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Two Movies: From “2012” to “Forever”
March 10th 2010 12:49
Author: Yuan Jian
(PureInsight.org) In this materialized, modern society, most people seem to forget about history and ignore prophecies. The film “2012,” like a heavy blow, presented the Mayan prophecy about 2012 to everyone: politicians, scientists, strategists, educators, artists, business owners, and the general public. When catastrophe comes, as described in the film, everyone is helpless.
Directed by Roland Emmerich, a famous director in the disaster genre, “2012” was a major Hollywood blockbuster that came to theaters in November. With massive special effects, fantastic stunts, and a thrilling setting, he connected people together from all over the world. The large scale calamity presented in the film shocked audiences worldwide. What truly made them nervous, however, was not the terrifying stunts but the issues confronting humanity that were raised in the film. Since the film did not provide a plausible solution, it is up to the audience to ponder this problem and find a way out.
A dilemma was seen in the film. First, we saw a sarcastic scene of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) rescue efforts using aircraft, where animals were transferred for preservation but people in danger were abandoned. Although a millionaire was later taken away, several ordinary people were ignored. This happened in a snowy mountainous region and the audience could easily sense the chilly feeling. Positive figures in the film pointed out that people had to stop killing each other before they could be saved. Furthermore, the film clearly indicated that a high moral character is important and it can even determine one’s fate. For example, although the millionaire was well-prepared, he did not survive the catastrophe. In the end, a family of four that met basic moral standards was able to make it and wait for the new era. However, one thing the director could not explain was why the ultimate hope to rescue mankind came from China, a place depicted in the film as excessively cruel. Even with the moral standards described in the film, it was difficult to explain why that place could bring hope to mankind.
Perhaps the director intentionally left room for the audience to ponder this, or maybe he could not answer it for himself and this puzzlement remained. In any case, with such a big topic, rather than demanding a satisfactory solution from the director, we should be thankful that such as serious issue was raised for people to think about.
For these questions, we may not find an easy answer in a short time, but at least we can understand more about the current situation in China. Since the solution comes from China, we should be aware of current events there before finding the “Noah's Ark” that saves mankind. This reminds me of “Forever,” a recent film from the Shen Zhou Film Studio. From the viewpoint of a journalist, the current situation in China was presented in that film. A touching story is told which then led to the massive, inevitable momentum of the quitting the CCP movement. The Ark does not come for the isolated and dictatorial ruling CCP, but instead comes for the compassionate individuals who have learned the truth and quit the CCP.
Although the film “2010” ended by waiting for a bright future, the film in fact caused a global wave of anxiety. Through the tragedy in the film, one can gain some new understandings that offer hope, which, perhaps, originated from the conscience deep in people's minds.
Translated from Chinese
(PureInsight.org) In this materialized, modern society, most people seem to forget about history and ignore prophecies. The film “2012,” like a heavy blow, presented the Mayan prophecy about 2012 to everyone: politicians, scientists, strategists, educators, artists, business owners, and the general public. When catastrophe comes, as described in the film, everyone is helpless.
Directed by Roland Emmerich, a famous director in the disaster genre, “2012” was a major Hollywood blockbuster that came to theaters in November. With massive special effects, fantastic stunts, and a thrilling setting, he connected people together from all over the world. The large scale calamity presented in the film shocked audiences worldwide. What truly made them nervous, however, was not the terrifying stunts but the issues confronting humanity that were raised in the film. Since the film did not provide a plausible solution, it is up to the audience to ponder this problem and find a way out.
A dilemma was seen in the film. First, we saw a sarcastic scene of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) rescue efforts using aircraft, where animals were transferred for preservation but people in danger were abandoned. Although a millionaire was later taken away, several ordinary people were ignored. This happened in a snowy mountainous region and the audience could easily sense the chilly feeling. Positive figures in the film pointed out that people had to stop killing each other before they could be saved. Furthermore, the film clearly indicated that a high moral character is important and it can even determine one’s fate. For example, although the millionaire was well-prepared, he did not survive the catastrophe. In the end, a family of four that met basic moral standards was able to make it and wait for the new era. However, one thing the director could not explain was why the ultimate hope to rescue mankind came from China, a place depicted in the film as excessively cruel. Even with the moral standards described in the film, it was difficult to explain why that place could bring hope to mankind.
Perhaps the director intentionally left room for the audience to ponder this, or maybe he could not answer it for himself and this puzzlement remained. In any case, with such a big topic, rather than demanding a satisfactory solution from the director, we should be thankful that such as serious issue was raised for people to think about.
For these questions, we may not find an easy answer in a short time, but at least we can understand more about the current situation in China. Since the solution comes from China, we should be aware of current events there before finding the “Noah's Ark” that saves mankind. This reminds me of “Forever,” a recent film from the Shen Zhou Film Studio. From the viewpoint of a journalist, the current situation in China was presented in that film. A touching story is told which then led to the massive, inevitable momentum of the quitting the CCP movement. The Ark does not come for the isolated and dictatorial ruling CCP, but instead comes for the compassionate individuals who have learned the truth and quit the CCP.
Although the film “2010” ended by waiting for a bright future, the film in fact caused a global wave of anxiety. Through the tragedy in the film, one can gain some new understandings that offer hope, which, perhaps, originated from the conscience deep in people's minds.
Translated from Chinese
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Kentucky Government Official Uplifted by Shen Yun (Photo)
March 10th 2010 11:53
(Clearwisdom.net) LOUISVILLE, Kentucky--Sunday evening, March 7, 2010, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts was the place to be for those in Louisville, with the world's premier Chinese dance and music company Shen Yen Performing Arts delighting those fortunate to attend.
Bill Burger, the assistant to the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, Daniel Mongiardo, was at the performance and he was full of praise.
"I found it to be very uplifting. The traditional song and dance, the experience of a culture that I am not that familiar with I found to be a wonderful thing," he said.
Mr. Burger also commented on the visual impact of the show, "The colors were brilliant, the movements were so well orchestrated. I love the colors, it's bright, it's refreshing, it is uplifting spiritually."
Bill Burger, the assistant to the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Mr. Burger talked more about the performance when interviewed at the VIP reception, saying, "The message throughout the whole thing; one of faith, spirituality, hope, in addition to maintaining the traditions of the past honoring our ancestors, and then teaching them and carrying them forward to future generations, is absolutely a necessary thing and quite a wonderful thing."
One of Shen Yun's missions is to seek to revive the true, five-millennia-old artistic tradition of China that thrived before decades of suppression by the Chinese communist state, according to its website.
"If we don't remember things of the past, we are going to have trouble in the future and I know that there is suppression in different places. One of my favorite parts of the show tonight was the splitting of the mountain," he said.
Splitting the Mountain is a well-known Chinese fairy tale, where a wandering scholar becomes entranced with a beautiful goddess and convinces her to stay with him on earth where they marry and have a son. Unfortunately, they are soon discovered by her older brother, who in his fury separates the couple and imprisons his sister inside a mountain.
Mr. Burger concluded; "There is truly good and evil in the world and with faith, with remembering our past and our tradition, I think we will overcome that. I think good will overcome, that's the message I get out of the story of Splitting of the Mountain. You can suppress good if you try hard enough, but sooner or later the good will overcome," he said.
"So, a message of hope, learning of other cultures ... just all a wonderful message for everybody, it doesn't matter what age they are. It was great to see this tonight - hope we see more soon."
Auditor: "I think it's great!"
Ms. Nguyen, a claims auditor with Humana, brought her daughter to see Shen Yun. Being of Asian ethnicity, she felt her daughter could benefit from seeing Shen Yun. "I think it's great! Especially this classical Chinese dance. I'm a mix of Chinese and Vietnamese, so this is very interesting to me."
Two dances in the performance tell contemporary stories about the persecution of Falun Dafa in China. Nothing Can Block the Divine Path deeply moved Ms. Nguyen. "Buddha came and rescued them. If you're good Buddha will protect you."
Sources:1, 2
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Bill Burger, the assistant to the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, Daniel Mongiardo, was at the performance and he was full of praise.
"I found it to be very uplifting. The traditional song and dance, the experience of a culture that I am not that familiar with I found to be a wonderful thing," he said.
Mr. Burger also commented on the visual impact of the show, "The colors were brilliant, the movements were so well orchestrated. I love the colors, it's bright, it's refreshing, it is uplifting spiritually."
Bill Burger, the assistant to the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Mr. Burger talked more about the performance when interviewed at the VIP reception, saying, "The message throughout the whole thing; one of faith, spirituality, hope, in addition to maintaining the traditions of the past honoring our ancestors, and then teaching them and carrying them forward to future generations, is absolutely a necessary thing and quite a wonderful thing."
One of Shen Yun's missions is to seek to revive the true, five-millennia-old artistic tradition of China that thrived before decades of suppression by the Chinese communist state, according to its website.
"If we don't remember things of the past, we are going to have trouble in the future and I know that there is suppression in different places. One of my favorite parts of the show tonight was the splitting of the mountain," he said.
Splitting the Mountain is a well-known Chinese fairy tale, where a wandering scholar becomes entranced with a beautiful goddess and convinces her to stay with him on earth where they marry and have a son. Unfortunately, they are soon discovered by her older brother, who in his fury separates the couple and imprisons his sister inside a mountain.
Mr. Burger concluded; "There is truly good and evil in the world and with faith, with remembering our past and our tradition, I think we will overcome that. I think good will overcome, that's the message I get out of the story of Splitting of the Mountain. You can suppress good if you try hard enough, but sooner or later the good will overcome," he said.
"So, a message of hope, learning of other cultures ... just all a wonderful message for everybody, it doesn't matter what age they are. It was great to see this tonight - hope we see more soon."
Auditor: "I think it's great!"
Ms. Nguyen, a claims auditor with Humana, brought her daughter to see Shen Yun. Being of Asian ethnicity, she felt her daughter could benefit from seeing Shen Yun. "I think it's great! Especially this classical Chinese dance. I'm a mix of Chinese and Vietnamese, so this is very interesting to me."
Two dances in the performance tell contemporary stories about the persecution of Falun Dafa in China. Nothing Can Block the Divine Path deeply moved Ms. Nguyen. "Buddha came and rescued them. If you're good Buddha will protect you."
Sources:1, 2
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CCP's Organ Harvesting Crimes Exposed around the World
March 6th 2010 12:45
By Liao Ran
(Clearwisdom.net) Bloody Harvest, the book exposing the CCP's practice of harvesting organs from living Falun Gong practitioners is attracting increasing attention around the world. The book contains detailed accounts of a gruesome crime. The CCP, always good at denial and sophisticated tricks, remains silent because it fears that any rebuttal will draw more attention to their crimes, yet that does not prevent people from understanding the truth of the matter. More and more witnesses have stood up and openly testified against the CCP in this tragic brutality[ Click here to read more ]
(Clearwisdom.net) Bloody Harvest, the book exposing the CCP's practice of harvesting organs from living Falun Gong practitioners is attracting increasing attention around the world. The book contains detailed accounts of a gruesome crime. The CCP, always good at denial and sophisticated tricks, remains silent because it fears that any rebuttal will draw more attention to their crimes, yet that does not prevent people from understanding the truth of the matter. More and more witnesses have stood up and openly testified against the CCP in this tragic brutality
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Read More Erhu Performance, Shen Yun in Rochester in New York
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Falun Dafa Practitioner Ms. Zhang Xiao Tortured in a Labor Camp
March 3rd 2010 10:42
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Letter to Nobel Peace Prize Committee and Mr. Havel
March 2nd 2010 08:48
A letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee and Mr. Havel from Overseas Chinese Concerned with Chinese Democracy
To: Nobel Peace Prize Committee[ Click here to read more ]
To: Nobel Peace Prize Committee
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By a Falun Dafa practitioner from Turkey
(Clearwisdom.net) Istanbul, Turkey was appointed by the European Union as one of the 2010 European Capitals of Culture. On February 19, 2010, the Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbe arance International Art Exhibition arrived in the city. This art show has toured the world, visiting over forty countries on five continents, and has received high remarks from the visitors of Istanbul[ Click here to read more ]
(Clearwisdom.net) Istanbul, Turkey was appointed by the European Union as one of the 2010 European Capitals of Culture. On February 19, 2010, the Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbe arance International Art Exhibition arrived in the city. This art show has toured the world, visiting over forty countries on five continents, and has received high remarks from the visitors of Istanbul
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New York City: Falun Gong Participates in Chinese New Year Parade in Flushing (Photos)
February 25th 2010 02:40
(Clearwisdom.net) On February 20, the annual Chinese New Year Parade was held in Flushing, New York, attracting numerous Chinese immigrants and their children. Falun Gong practitioners once again participated in this event and received high remarks.
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