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Wei Te-Sheng Brings Taiwanese Cinema to the World 导出台湾电影的璀璨未来：魏德圣导演

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In recent years, few movies have resonated with Taiwanese audiences as much as Cape No. 7. Packed with romance, humor, and a dose of history, the film appealed to viewers around the world. The man responsible for making this classic is director Wei Te-Sheng.

近年来，几乎没有电影如《海角一号》一般引起台湾观众热烈回响。这部电影富含爱情、幽默，再加上一点历史的元素，深深吸引了全球的观众。而让这部经典之作得以问世的灵魂人物就是导演魏德圣。

From an early age, Wei developed a special fascination with the silver screen. As a child in YongKang, Taiwan, he grew up watching low-budget local films shown at tiny old cinemas and outdoor theaters. After completing his mandatory military service, Wei took an entry-level position at a small film production company. After learning the ropes, he was hired as an assistant to legendary filmmaker Edward Yang. From Yang, Wei learned the ins and outs of filmmaking.

魏德圣从小就对电影发展出浓厚的兴趣。他童年在永康乡度过，自小就在老旧的小戏院和户外电影院看一些低成本的本土电影。服完兵役后，魏德圣在一家小型制片公司担任基层员工。在习得了拍摄影片的一些基本方法之后，他受雇于大名鼎鼎的导演杨德昌，担任助理一职。魏德圣从杨导演身上学习到更深入的电影制作方法。

After receiving critical acclaim and winning several awards for his short films, Wei decided to branch out on his own. In 2003, he spent NT$2.5 million – his life savings – shooting a five-minute trailer about the Wushe Incident, hoping to raise enough money to turn it into a full-length film. But at that time, few people were willing to invest in an unproven director. As a result, Wei turned his attention to Cape No. 7. Although it was produced on a small budget, the film became the highest-grossing movie in the history of Taiwanese cinema. Now, with a proven track record, Wei is recommitted to telling the world about an incident which has been forgotten by many.

魏德圣拍摄的一些短片得到影评赞赏，并赢得几座奖项之后，他决定开创属于自己的事业。魏德圣在2003年投入一生的积蓄──两百五十万元──拍摄一部讲述雾社事件的五分钟短片，希望能筹得足够资金来将其拍摄成一部完整电影。但当时鲜少有人愿意投资在尚未受到肯定的新导演身上。因此，魏德圣将注意力转向《海角一号》。这部片虽然以低预算拍成，却成为台湾影史上票房最高的台湾电影。现在，带着受到肯定的赞誉，魏德圣又再度投入要来向世人述说一个已被许多人遗忘的事件。

Vocabulary

单词发音

resonate [ˋrɛzə͵net] v. 产生共鸣

dose [dos] n. 一点

mandatory [ˋmændə͵torɪ] adj. 义务的；强制的

acclaim [əˋklem] n. 称赞

trailer [ˋtrelɚ] n. 电影预告片

gross [gros] n. 总额，总量

recommit [͵rikəˋmɪt] v. 重新投入

Idiom

片语发音

silver screen 电影（业）films collectively or the film industry

low-budget 低成本的  made or done on a small budget

entry-level 入门的；基本的；初级的  appropriate for or accessible to one who is inexperienced in a field or new to a market

learn the ropes 熟悉某一行业  to understand how to do a particular job or activity

ins and outs 详情  the details or facts about something (usually + of )

branch out 拓展  to expand away from something; to diversify away from narrower interests

on one's own  独自地  by one's own efforts

track record 〔个人或机构在工作﹑解决问题等方面的〕成绩记录   a record of actual performance or accomplishment

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The film, which is scheduled for release in September 2011, is called Seedig Bale. It will recount the large-scale uprising of the Seedig aborigines against their Japanese colonial rulers. The Seediq are an indigenous tribe that is known for its fearlessness. The phrase “Seedig Bale” in their language means “a true man.” In their society, a Seedig would earn this title only after proving that he is one of the bravest warriors.

这部影片片名为《赛德克．巴莱》，预定于2011年9月上映。影片讲述台湾原住民赛德克族对抗日本殖民统治者的大规模抗争。赛德克族是以骁勇无畏著称的原住民部落。赛德克语中，”Seediq Bale”一词意为「真正的人」；在他们的社会里，一名赛德克人只有在证明自己是最勇敢战士的一员之后才能赢得这项称号。

The story centers on Mouna Radao, a brave warrior and the son of a village chief. Deeply ashamed that his people were being governed by foreigners on land his forefathers had inhabited, Rudao put together a group of 300 warriors and led a revolt against the colonial oppressors. Their attack killed 130 Japanese. In response, the Japanese sent 2,000 heavily-armed troops to chase the Seedig into the mountains, where the Japanese used poison gas on them. Although they were outnumbered, the Seedig fought until the end. Rather than be taken prisoner, many Seediq killed themselves, an act which shocked their enemy and won them the admiration of the Japanese empire.

故事剧情围绕在一名部落头目的儿子，勇敢的战士莫那鲁道身上。莫那鲁道看到族人在祖先曾经居住的土地上被外来者统治，为此深感羞愧，因此集结了三百名战士，发起抗争来反抗那些殖民压迫者，在这场攻击行动中死了130名日本人。日本人则派来两千人的武装部队反击，将赛德克人赶至山上，并施放毒气来毒杀赛德克族。尽管赛德克族寡不敌众，他们仍奋战到最后一刻。许多赛德克人宁愿自杀也不愿沦为战俘，此举让他们的敌人感到震惊，赢得了日本帝国的钦佩。

Although Wei is not of aboriginal descent, he took an interest in this incident because he found it one of the most fascinating tales in Taiwan’s history. In particular, Wei was intrigued by the story because there were no clear-cut heroes or villains. So if you’re looking for an action-packed epic, be sure to catch Seediq Bale at a theater near you.

魏德圣虽没有原住民血统，但他对雾社事件深感兴趣，认为此事件是台湾史上最有吸引力的故事之一。魏德圣特别受到吸引的原因是雾社事件中，英雄、坏人并没有确切的分野。所以如果你想找一部紧张刺激的史诗巨片，务必前去附近的电影院欣赏《赛德克．巴莱》。

－by Jamie Blackler

Vocabulary

单词发音

recount [ˋri͵kaʊnt] v. 叙述，讲述 to narrate the facts or particulars of

uprising [ˋʌp͵raɪzɪŋ] n. 起义；暴动

aborigine [æbəˋrɪdʒəni] n. 土著居民

indigenous [ɪnˋdɪdʒɪnəs] adj. 土著的

ashamed [əˋʃemd] adj. 羞愧的，感到难为情的

forefather [ˋfor͵fɑðɚ] n. 祖先

inhabit [ɪnˋhæbɪt] v. 居住于

revolt [rɪˋvolt] n. 反叛，起义

oppressor [əˋprɛsɚ] n. 压迫者

outnumber [aʊtˋnʌmbɚ] v. 数量上超过

descent [dɪˋsɛnt] n. 血统

intrigued [ɪnˋtrigd] adj. 好奇的；被迷住了的

clear-cut [ˋklɪrˋkʌt] adj. 明确的，清楚的 distinctly and sharply defined or outlined

villain [ˋvɪlən] n. 坏人，恶棍

action-packed adj. 充满令人激动情节的 full of activity or exciting events

Idiom

片语发音

put together 缀合 to construct; create

center on 以…为中心；重点在于…  to focus on someone or something in particular

Reading Questions

1.   Which of these statements does NOT describe Seediq Bale?

(A)  It is about some aboriginal people’s struggle against the Japanese.

(B)  It focuses on one man who leads his people in a terrible battle.

(C)  It was the most financially-successful movie in Taiwanese history.

(D)  Wei wanted to direct this film before he directed Cape No. 7.

2.   Which of these statements best describes Wei’s reason for making Seediq Bale?

(A)  Some of his family members also fought against Japanese.

(B)  Some of his family members belonged to the Seediq tribe.

(C)  He felt that the movie would be popular and make a lot of money.

(D)  He liked that the people in the story were not simply good or bad.

3.   What did Wei learn from another famous Taiwanese filmmaker?

(A)  How to start his own film production company.

(B)  The secrets behind making good movies.

(C)  How to win an award for making great movies.  

(D)  The best way to tell stories about historical events.

4.   Which statement shows the relationship between the movies Wei has made?

(A)  After making some money from a big hit, he produced several short films.

(B)  Before filming a historical movie, he had to produce a popular one.

(C)  After making a historical movie, he also produced a few short films.

(D)  Before his first big hit, he made another movie to make money.

海角七号_Cape No.7

雾社事件的珍贵相片/The Wushe Incident Rare Photo

《赛德克‧巴莱》戏院预告(HD)- Seediq Bale - Theatrical Trailer

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