''Ye Ban Ge Sheng'', 1937, movie poster painting from China is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on October 29th, 2022.
''Ye Ban Ge Sheng'', 1937, movie poster painting from China
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Ye Ban Ge Sheng'', (also known as Song at Midnight) is a 1937 Chinese film directed by Ma-Xu Weibang.... more
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''Ye Ban Ge Sheng'', 1937, movie poster painting from China
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Movie World Posters
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Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Ye Ban Ge Sheng'', (also known as "Song at Midnight") is a 1937 Chinese film directed by Ma-Xu Weibang. It is often considered one of the earliest and most influential horror films in Chinese cinema history. The film is based on Gaston Leroux's novel "The Phantom of the Opera" and features elements of horror, romance, and tragedy.
Set in Shanghai during the 1930s, "Ye Ban Ge Sheng" tells the story of a talented but disfigured opera singer named Song Dandan (played by Jin Shan). Song Dandan becomes infatuated with a beautiful young opera singer named Sun Xiaoou (played by Menghe Gu), who is engaged to the handsome and successful opera singer Wei Lai (played by Tang Jie).
Driven by jealousy and obsession, Song Dandan disguises himself as the mysterious "Song at Midnight" and terrorizes the opera house, seeking revenge on those who have wronged him and attempting to win Sun Xiaoou's love for himself.
The film is notable for its atmospheric cinematography, innovative use of lighting and shadows, and haunting musical score. The character of Song Dandan, with his tragic backstory and conflicted emotions, is portrayed with depth and complexity by Jin Shan, adding layers of sympathy and pathos to the traditional "phantom" archetype.
"Ye Ban Ge Sheng" is also celebrated for its social commentary and political subtext, with some interpretations seeing it as a critique of the class disparities and social injustices of 1930s Shanghai. The film's themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal resonate with audiences across generations, making it a timeless classic of Chinese cinema.
Despite its initial release being during a turbulent period in Chinese history, "Ye Ban Ge Sheng" has endured as a landmark film in the horror genre and a significant cultural touchstone in Chinese cinema. Its influence can be seen in subsequent adaptations of "The Phantom of the Opera" in both Chinese and international cinema, cementing its legacy as a pioneering work of horror and melodrama.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
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October 29th, 2022
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