Sincerity is the first essence of art. Only by moving yourself can you move others, and only by believing in yourself can you convince others.

In the past few days, the documentary "A Bite of China" has become very popular. It not only attracted countless viewers to wait late at night and salivate, but also made many people shed tears of emotion.

Originally, "A Bite of China" can only be regarded as a "weak" on the screen, both in terms of topic selection and broadcast time. It unexpectedly became popular on the screen and gave us thoughts beyond food.

Philosopher Feuerbach famously said that a man is what he eats. From the beginning, A Bite of China was more than just a documentary about eating. "Watching the bamboo shoots being dug out, the hams being hung up, the fishnets sparkling, the steamer being uncovered and the steaming buns steaming, the crunch of the noodles hitting the chopping board... it all makes me cry with excitement. How cute. China." From China on the tip of the tongue to hometown in the taste buds, the richness shown in the film reflects the uniqueness of the film - "through the window of food, we can see more about the relationship between Chinese people, people and food, The relationship between man and society."

Watching this tender documentary, some people remembered the "smell of mother" when they were young. After watching, some people felt that "everything is hard work" is not easy, and some people have sublimated it to the realm of "patriotism" , and some people have risen to the level of "cultural export"... How can a work inadvertently gain huge influence beyond the topic?

"It is not to emptyly promote the profoundness of food culture, but to start from the craftsmanship and production process behind the food, and to match the lives of ordinary people to arouse excitement emotionally." "A sincere attitude ", the power of reality." Looking back at many current works, high investment, high technology, big scenes... everything is lacking, but only truth is missing; everything is tried hard, but there is only no sincerity.

There is a not-so-pleasant saying: Americans like to make science fiction movies because they can’t find history, and Chinese people like to make time-travel dramas because they don’t look to the future. Such an arbitrary conclusion is debatable, but the questions it raises are thought-provoking. If you are content to work behind closed doors without observing reality, or you only focus on the luxury of a few people and ignore the desire of ordinary people to have enough food and clothing, no matter whether you are traveling through history or imagining the future, you will not have the power to move people's hearts.

The reform of the cultural system is advancing in depth. The challenges of transformation and the pressure of innovation test every cultural practitioner. However, some people are still the same as before, wallowing in old and empty rhetoric; some people hesitate to move forward in reform and innovation due to various constraints; and some people blame the audience's "aesthetic orientation" when they encounter criticism and questioning. "And the "layman status" of the commentator... As a commercial documentary, "A Bite of China" tells us that even the grand theme of "patriotism" can be full of details and warmth; even the external dissemination of China's image should be Show the joys, sorrows, sorrows and joys of ordinary Chinese people; even a purely commercial program can achieve a win-win situation between art and economy.

? From picking matsutake mushrooms in Shangri-La to digging winter bamboo shoots in Zhejiang, from making steamed buns in Xi'an to grilled naan in Xinjiang, from marinated tofu to crossing the bridge rice noodles... From the food documentary "A Bite of China" which was launched on May 14 》While serving a visual feast, it also records China’s food culture that has been accumulated for thousands of years, as well as the warmth of humanity behind every dish and soup. This documentary with only 7 episodes has replaced many popular TV series and become a hot topic. The biggest reason why the show is known as a "must-watch show for foodies" is that it not only allows the audience to "quench their greed", but also follows the TV cameras across China, embarking on a journey to find what makes Chinese people happy and happy. A food journey that we are proud of. This documentary is not only successful in entertainment, but also has practical significance. "It writes about food as culture, not only focusing on the superficial phenomenon of 'eating', but also revealing the land, water and human relations, and extending it to the meaning of cultural inheritance." The issues discussed It’s not just about “eating”. From traditional labor to food innovation, the hardships of life and the wisdom of generations, the inheritance and changes in Chinese “eating” have gradually highlighted its unique Chinese temperament.

"A Bite of China" is the best Chinese documentary I have ever seen. It feels like I am watching the sequel to BBC's "Beautiful China". Many scenes in it are taken directly from "Beautiful China" Cut out, even the poster looks somewhat similar.

"A Bite of China" defeated the hit dramas of the same period and almost created a miracle of Chinese documentaries. Many documentaries produced by CCTV in the past were protracted and long, with dull explanations. However, this documentary clearly borrowed the style of "Beautiful China", which is refreshing. The camera switching is concise and crisp, and the commentary is designed just right. Taking food culture as a window, it permeates humanistic care, pious attitude, respect for labor, respect for nature and respect for tradition. Food, as well as the people and things behind the food, all exude a strong Chinese flavor.

Director Chen Xiaoqing said, "I made this documentary with respect and emotion for food."

"Chinese people use the changes in food to feel the changes of the four seasons" deeply touched me.

Because now, I live in a city, and the vegetables sold in supermarkets are available all year round. It’s all the same.

I feel more and more like I am being torn apart from my homeland. ?

?I am deeply attached to the life in my homeland. Things are food and taste. Every morning when I go home, my mother and I go to the vegetable market. People choose, buy, and discuss food. We always meet various acquaintances in the market, and we always chat with each other. I want to introduce what to cook today. It seems that these are all life. I am obsessed with these lively scenes, greedily looking for, observing, and sketching.

I thought about it more than once. I only know how good this world is, how good it is for me to stay in this world forever.

I have comforted myself more than once that my hometown may be just a figment of my imagination. Peach Blossom Land. However, when I see those people on the screen, working hard to pick fruits, solemnly making food for their families, and enjoying the taste, I want to cry. Isn’t this my homeland? Aren’t those days my hometown? These are never a paradise, but they really exist.

Many flavors and memories are awakened by this documentary.

< p> When I came back from school, my grandma said that today I was making dumplings, and the kitchen in my memory was like a fog that would never dissipate;

During the Chinese New Year, the whole family would be busy cooking various kinds of pasta and meat, gathering together. While enjoying various delicacies, we are also enjoying the joy of family reunion.

During the Dragon Boat Festival, grandma and mother will sit behind the kitchen door and make rice dumplings marinated in soy sauce. The brown beef and the pork in the blue and white porcelain bowl are as usual. ?...

?I will also be one of those children who only come home for the New Year and the holidays as mentioned in the film. I will also become a wanderer. I am a foreigner forever. My homeland is no longer my homeland, but food and taste have become my brand. They have prompted me to learn to cook and find my own sense of belonging and identity. I hope that my descendants will not. Separate from the homeland again.

"Made this documentary with respect and emotion for food" is impressive. Sincerity is the first essence of art. Only by touching yourself can you touch others. Only by believing in yourself can you convince others. This is the "secret" of the film's popularity, and it is also a question that every cultural creator should think deeply about.

? Sincerity is the first essence of art. Only by moving yourself can you move others. Only by believing can you convince others.