"Welcome to Maile Village" deeply restores the life of the medical team aiding Africa, "the electrocardiogram curve is accurate to a few tenths of a second"
In order to be realistic, how detailed can a medical TV series be?
"From every instrument used to set up the scene, every poster, every behavior and attire of the medical staff, to the African cases and film data flashing on the screen, to the things that non-professionals cannot detect at all, accurate to the zero point. A few seconds of electrocardiogram curve changes and data presentation, as well as the translation of lines and titles in English and Spanish in each episode... This drama strives to be realistic. "Respiratory doctor at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China's No. 1 Sun Shuang, a member of the 18th batch of medical teams aiding Zimbabwe, a member of the Chinese anti-epidemic expert team for Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea, and the chief medical consultant of the TV series "Welcome to Maile Village", shared the creation of this drama at a seminar on the drama held on the 20th details.
The TV series "Welcome to Maile Village" is based on the important backgrounds of the 10th anniversary of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the 60th anniversary of the dispatch of China's foreign aid medical team, and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tanzania. The title was proactively proposed by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and worked with The National Health Commission jointly planned and guided the creation of a key play to commemorate the 60th anniversary of China’s foreign medical aid.
Zeng Yingxue, head of Perfect World Film and Television, said that foreign aid medical care is a great cause. To pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of China’s foreign aid medical care, the creative team of "Welcome to Maile Village" interviewed more than 100 foreign aid doctors from various provinces and cities across the country and filmed more than 100 foreign aid doctors. 1,000 hours of material, and millions of words of information reviewed. It shows the arduous journey of the Chinese foreign aid medical team across mountains and seas, depicts the true colors and life pictures of the African continent, and demonstrates the long-lasting friendship between China and Africa and the diverse global undertakings. It is not only a TV series, but also a courageous attempt at cultural exchange.
Liang Zhenhua, the chief screenwriter and chief producer of the play, said that he strives to be "fresh" in his creation. In addition to promoting China-Africa friendship and praising the great achievements of China's foreign medical aid, he also strives to incorporate a relaxed and humorous narrative style, striving to make the characters Make it more vivid and three-dimensional, make the story more lively and interesting, and make the emotions more touching.
Director Jin Ye said that not every character in this drama is perfect and has their own dilemmas and inner demons, but it is through these real and vivid characters that the two-year work and life of the foreign aid medical team are comprehensively displayed. life, emotions. The whole drama uses a relaxed and humorous style to present the daily work and life of foreign aid medical team members. It uses the power of directly touching the warmth of life to show the collision between people and between people and nature. It uses language close to the audience to describe the foreign aid team members who are not afraid of hardships and are willing to contribute. Medical spirit. The play hopes to show the simple kindness of the African people and the strength of China-Africa friendship from a perspective of equality, respect and tolerance, and use an international perspective to convey the spirit of boundless love and the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Gu Zhiqiang, director of the Africa Division of the International Department of the National Health Commission, said that "Welcome to Maile Village" uses short stories to delicately depict the spiritual growth trajectory of the members of the Chinese foreign aid medical team, truly exploring the nuances of various characters and shaping the It has created a credible, lovely and respectable image of the Chinese foreign aid medical team, and also allowed more viewers to understand this group, feel the spirit of the Chinese medical team, understand the importance of foreign aid medical care, and support the cause of foreign aid medical care.
Zhou Jihong, director of the International Cooperation Department of the State Administration of Radio and Television, said that the State Administration of Radio and Television is currently promoting the multi-lingual translation of this drama, including the Swahili version of Tanzania’s native language, and will recommend this drama as a key drama to participate in important dramas in 2024. International film and television festivals and exhibitions, and increase overseas promotion and marketing efforts. It is hoped that through this work, African audiences and even global audiences can learn more about China’s foreign aid medical spirit and the story of China-Africa friendship.
Hu Zhifeng, vice chairman of the China Television Artists Association and professor at the School of Art and Media at Beijing Normal University, believes that this drama is both grand and pyrotechnics. The play narrates the deeds of foreign aid doctors from a higher perspective. It has the atmosphere of a big country and a down-to-earth atmosphere, making it easy for people to get close to and allowing the audience to feel the mysterious and distant Africa.
Dai Qing, a professor at the School of Drama, Film and Television of Communication University of China, said that the success of the play lies in the construction of a real-life world and the shaping of group characters. Each character in the play has his or her own clear professional positioning, and each character has his or her own story. No supporting role in the medical team becomes a simple tool person. The behavioral motivations of the characters in the play are closer to ordinary people, and they are easy to attract the audience. Be understood by the audience.
