Pay tribute to the classics! Do you still remember the movie Hai Xia？

　　In the 1970s, the film Hai Xia, which was adapted from the novel Island Women’s Militia by writer Li Ruqing, was finally released nationwide after various twists and turns. The story of Hai Xia, the heroine of the film, and the island women militiamen spread all over the country overnight.The film "Hai Xia" created the artistic peak of China films at that time from the theme to the story, from photography to music. The "Hai Xia Spirit" of "loving the island for martial arts and inspiring dedication" shown in the film has also constantly inspired generations to forge ahead.

China Literature and Art: Salute to Classics

— — The movie Hai Xia.

▲ Cai Ming (Little Hai Xia), Chengsheng Li (photographer),Wang Haowei (director), Wu Haiyan (Haixia)

▲ The main creator of the film "Hai Xia"Accept the tribute from the program group "Salute to Classics"

▲ The main creator of the film "Hai Xia"With vanguard militiawoman company of dongtou.Group photo of representatives of women militia company in Sanya West Island.

　　In 1975, Beijing Film Studio filmed the feature film Hai Xia, which was written by Xie Tieli, directed by Qianjiang, Chen Huaiai and Wang Haowei, and starring Wu Haiyan, Cai Ming, Zhang Liwei, Hong Xuemin, Chen Qiang, Yu Shaokang, Feng Enhe, Bao Gang and Chen Zhijian. Based on the fishermen’s life on Tongxin Island on the southeast coast in the early 1960s, the film shows the growth path of a group of female militia on the island, represented by the protagonist Hai Xia, as well as their fighting life of fishing and defending the country. The film highlights the characteristics of the hero’s clear love and hatred, strong will and clear mind. The film is a blend of stories, characters and island customs, with a fresh and simple style and delicate lyricism. In particular, the episode "Fisherman’s Girl by the Sea" in the film has become a long-lasting classic in the history of China movies.

▲ The movie "Hai Xia"

▲ Military writer Li Yuqing

　　Wang Haowei, one of the co-directors of the film "Hai Xia", recalled in the program: "At that time, when I wanted to shoot this film, I went to the Nanjing Military Region with Xie Tieli and Qianjiang, and found Li Ruqing, the author of the novel" Island Women Militia "to discuss the script. At the same time, I also went to the southeast coastal areas to experience life. Our footprints were all over Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian. We not only learned about the life of fishermen in the southeast coast, but also saw the prototype of Hai Xia — — Wang Yuexia. "

▲ Hai Xia prototype — — Wang Yuexia

　　Just when everything was ready to shoot, director Xie Tieli suddenly received the task of shooting other films, so the director group had to make other adjustments. Finally, it was decided that Qianjiang would be the chief director of the film, and Chen Huaiai and Wang Haowei would jointly direct it.

▲ Director Wang HaoweiGuest "China Literature and Art, Salute to Classics"

▲ Lv Wei sang "Fisherman Girl by the Sea" live.

　　Vanguard militiawoman company of dongtou in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province is a women’s militia company with a glorious history of 60 years. This women’s militia company was founded in the 1960s. Over the past 60 years, from taking up steel guns to defending their hometown to actively serving local construction, generations of Dongtou female militia have interpreted the "Hai Xia spirit" of "loving the island for martial arts and inspiring dedication" with practical actions, and their deeds have been written into the novel Island Female Militia. The prototype of Hai Xia, the protagonist in the movie Hai Xia, is the first company commander of this women’s militia company — — Wang Yuexia.

　　Nowadays, with the development of the times, the mission of female militia has a new connotation: not only to train and prepare for war, but also to serve local construction and participate in emergency rescue. Nowadays, urban buildings and activity venues named after "Hai Xia" can be seen everywhere in Dongtou. The volunteer organization named after "Mother Hai Xia" is also interpreting "loving the island and advocating martial arts, inspiring dedication" with practical actions.

▲ Training photos of Dongtou Women’s Militia Company in the 1960s

▲ Wang Jiajia, the sixth company commander of vanguard militiawoman company of dongtou.Instructor yang yanhui"Hai Xia Mom" volunteer Wang Yinyu

　　At the scene of the program, Wang Jiajia, the sixth company commander of vanguard militiawoman company of dongtou, Yang Yanhui, the instructor, and Wang Yinyu, the volunteer representative of "Hai Xia Mom", talked about the inheritance of "Hai Xia Spirit" in Dongtou.

　　Talking about the selection of actors for Hai Xia, Director Wang Haowei said: "The selection of actors is very important for the creation of the film. At that time, there was only one shooting opportunity for a script. After shooting, I felt that the actors were not ideal and could not be replaced. If you change actors, you will suffer great losses in manpower, material resources and time. Adult actors were selected from Beijing Film Studio, Beijing People’s Art Theatre, China Youth Art Theatre, General Political Drama Troupe, Haizheng Cultural and Art Troupe, Henan Drama Troupe, Beijing Film Academy and many other art troupes, and invited these actors. "

▲ The movie "Hai Xia"

　　It is even more difficult to choose a child actor for the film. At that time, children’s actors were cut off, and there was no ready-made candidate in the mind of director Wang Haowei. So the director group began to "look for a needle in a haystack" and went to various schools to comb their hair like a comb. This is how Cai Ming was "fished".

▲ Cai Ming plays "Little Hai Xia" in the movie "Hai Xia"

　　Ah Hong’s youngest son Asha was only in the first grade at that time. After class, he ran happily in the yard, made all kinds of faces, and his expression was very rich, so he was taken by the directors. The directors found many children who were suitable for Hai Xia, and dragged them all to the studio with jeeps, and asked director Xie Tieli to have a look. After director Xie Tieli made the final decision, these children entered the film industry.

　　At that time, Cai Ming, who was only 11 years old, was selected by the director to enter the cast of Hai Xia. As a child actor in the cast, Cai Ming bluntly said that she was very obedient, and the words, deeds and professionalism of the teachers in the cast had a subtle influence on her.

▲ Cai Ming plays "Little Hai Xia" in the movie "Hai Xia"

　　Talking about the professionalism of the teachers in the crew, Cai Ming said: "One day we were filming a scene on a reef, and when a dark cloud came up, we couldn’t shoot it. Everyone went to the distance to rest, the camera was in place, and the photographer Uncle Chengsheng Li sat next to the machine, and I sat next to him. At this time, a sea breeze suddenly blew, and the camera fell down. Everyone rushed over and found that the camera had fallen between Uncle Chengsheng Li’s shoulder and the reef. I don’t know how he passed so quickly. When Uncle Chensheng was lifted up, his back was bloody. From that moment on, I knew how a person should treat his work, which inspired me all my life. "

▲ Photographer Chengsheng Li and Hai Xia Jr.Cai Ming is a guest in "China Literature and Art, Salute to Classics"

　　There is an island 8 nautical miles away from downtown Sanya, Hainan, which is a well-known tourist area in Hainan and an important outpost in the South China Sea. There has been a beautiful story of eight sisters guarding the world with one cavity and one blood.

　　The "West Island Women’s Militia Gun Squad" was founded in 1959, when their oldest was 19 years old and the youngest was 17 years old. At that time, it was the story of "eight sisters" who did not let their men "become famous" and won the first place in the competition field, which became a story in the country.

▲ The first generation of eight sisters artillery class

　　In the 1970s, the film Hai Xia, which was adapted from the novel Island Women’s Militia, became popular all over the country, and the "West Island Eight Sisters Artillery Squad" also became a heroic team of "Hai Xia" defending the island. With the passage of time, the "West Island Eight Sisters Artillery Squad" which has gone through more than 60 years has already become an established West Island Women’s Militia Company. The personnel are changing, but the "Hai Xia Spirit" and the unique fine tradition have not changed. Nowadays, women militia companies can be seen everywhere in the West Island. They inherit the "Hai Xia Spirit" with their youth and enthusiasm, and write the Tianya story of the new era.

▲ Members of the first generation of "Eight Sisters Gun Squad"Chen Shenmei, Wang FuhuaZhuang Qiongying, the current company commander of West Island Women’s Militia.Assistant instructor Xie Zeshi

China Literature and Art: Salute to Classics

▲ Director of the Art Committee of China Film Group, national first-class director.　Jiangping

China Literature and Art: Salute to Classics