Underplayed Gems

红珊瑚 (1961)

红珊瑚 poster
Country
People's Republic of China
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How it feels

Set in 1955 just before the People's Liberation Army liberates a small island, oppressed fishermen rise up against a cruel tyrant to welcome the soldiers. The film is based on a folk opera and features songs in Henan style.

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What happens

红珊瑚，出品于1961年的中国电影。该片根据同名歌剧改编摄制，表述1955年解放军解放某海岛（大陈岛）前夕，受压迫的渔民奋起反抗恶霸，迎接解放军的故事 。电影主题歌《珊瑚颂》已经成为20世纪中国经典歌曲。虽然故事发生在浙江，但片中歌曲均为河南风格。 (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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