Recently, the concept short film "Martial Arts of E'mei" has taken the internet by storm, with over 450 million views across various platforms. Netizens have flooded the comments section with praise, saying, "The heroic kung fu heroines are so cool" and "They showcase all eighteen martial arts skills with grace and power." Even Wang Wenbin, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recommended this exquisite short film produced in Guangdong on social media, stating, "Heroes from Chinese martial arts novels! Watch how the Emei heroines dazzle the audience."

The Greater Bay Area is a hotbed for kung fu, with various martial arts schools such as Hong Quan, Wing Chun, and Choy Lee Fut, showcasing their skills and providing abundant resources for creators in the region.

"Martial Arts of E'mei" focuses on a group of young women from the E'mei school of martial arts. They are passionate about martial arts and eager to challenge themselves. Led by "Master Sister" Ling Yun, a post-1995 girl, the group consists of eight people. In the film, they don ancient Chinese costumes, adorned with elegant makeup and posture, wielding swords, whips, and fists, and displaying acrobatic skills, leaving viewers in awe of their grace and power.

The setting of the film was meticulously crafted, aiming to seamlessly blend traditional and modern elements. The heroines are depicted moving gracefully through various scenes, transitioning from natural landscapes like mountainous bamboo forests to architectural wonders such as pavilions and corridors adorned with bamboo lattice windows. The scene then shifts to a modern space, which is characterized by bright and evenly distributed illumination and sleek and well-defined architectural elements, creating a sharp contrast with the previous settings. This transition reflects the filmmakers' intention to bridge the gap between the past and present, bringing the ancient art of E'mei martial arts into contemporary times.

The film also employs dynamic and vibrant cinematography and editing techniques. While vividly portraying the martial arts scenes with flying leaves and whistling swords, it seamlessly integrates the Kung Fu spirit of traditional culture and the essence of E'mei into modern life scenarios, making it easier for the audience to empathize and resonate. In addition, iconic Chinese objects such as oil-paper umbrellas, folding fans, red-tasseled spears, and E'mei swords take turns appearing on screen, reminding viewers that these charming and resilient women are from China!

In the past, relying on the rich heritage of Chinese martial arts culture, martial arts legends like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li have made waves in the global film industry. Today, the popularity of the E'mei school of martial arts among audiences worldwide can ultimately be attributed to the powerful allure of traditional Chinese culture represented by martial arts.

Currently, female strength and rights are increasingly recognized and valued worldwide. "Martial Arts of E'mei" focuses on the new generation of Chinese women who have grown under the influence of Chinese culture while embodying the spirit of the times, highlighting their strength, independence, and pursuit of excellence.

The filmmakers focus on the deeply ingrained cultural element of "martial heroes" in Chinese culture. Through meticulous planning and innovative expression, they vividly showcase the graceful and skilled martial prowess, as well as the unwavering beliefs of Chinese women, telling loudly and clearly to the world audiences - they are not the same as Western divas or Japanese and Korean idols; they are the unique kung fu heroines of China!

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

短片《武韵峨眉》 ：“功夫女侠”展现中华文化魅力

近期，概念短片《武韵峨眉》火爆全网，相关内容全网浏览超4.5亿次。网友们纷纷留下好评，“英姿飒爽的功夫女侠太酷了”“十八般武艺尽显巾帼不让须眉”……外交部发言人汪文斌也通过社交媒体平台向世界推荐了这条广东出品的精致短片，他配文道：“中国武侠小说中的英雄！看峨眉女侠如何惊艳全场。”

大湾区是功夫热土，洪拳、咏春、蔡李佛拳等武术门派百花争艳，这为湾区创作者提供了得天独厚的资源禀赋。

《武韵峨眉》以一群热爱武术、勇于挑战自我的女性青年——峨眉派女子功夫团为主角。该团由“95后大师姐”凌云带领8位师妹组成。片中，她们身着古韵十足的中式服装，以隽美的妆容和身姿亮相，舞剑、挥鞭、出拳、腾身……武艺妙招行云流水，让人直叹“英姿飒爽”！

该片的场景设置也颇费了一番心思——女侠们且武且行，在经历山野竹林、亭台廊宇、竹阁窗棂各场景后，穿越到光影明晰、干脆爽利的现代空间，创作者用极简叙事，打通古今时空，讲述峨眉武术故事。

该片还用动感十足的镜头语言和剪辑手法，一边将穿叶飞花、剑气四啸的武林意境展现得淋漓尽致，一边也让传统文化中的功夫精神、峨眉内涵融入现代人的生活场景中，让观众更易共情共鸣。与此同时，油纸伞、折扇、红缨枪、峨眉剑等代表性中式物件轮番入画，也时刻提醒着观众——这群亦柔亦刚、魅力十足的女性是中华女儿！

曾经，李小龙、成龙、李连杰等华人武打巨星蜚声全球影坛，仰仗的便是中华武术文化加持。此番，峨眉派女子功夫团能够受到海内外观众喜欢，归根结底，也要归功于以武术为代表的中华传统文化所蕴含的强大吸引力。

眼下，在全世界范围内，女性力量、女性权益都受到越来越多认可和关注。《武韵峨眉》聚焦在中华文化熏陶下成长、又兼具时代精神的新一代中国女性，突出了她们身上所具有的坚强独立、追求卓越的力量和风采。

《武韵峨眉》的创作者以“武侠”这一深入世界民心的中国文化元素为着力点，通过精心策划和创新表达，淋漓尽致地展现了中国女性的姣美身姿、精湛武艺和坚定信念，大声清晰地告诉世界观众——这是不同于欧美辣妹、日韩女团的女性，这是独属于中国的功夫女侠！

文 | 艾修煜
译 | 刘佳慧