Learning history through cinema frames

In the exciting atmosphere of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, September 2, in recent days, a number of schools have organized for students to watch the movie Red Rain as an extracurricular activity.

The film crew of Red Rain interacts with the audience in the capital. (Photo: GIA LINH)

This form of learning not only contributes to enriching historical knowledge, showing gratitude to the generations of fathers and brothers who died for national independence, but also arouses national pride and cultivates love for the homeland and country in the hearts of the young generation.

The film Red Rain left a deep impression when it realistically recreated the 81 tragic days and nights at Quang Tri Citadel in 1972. The fierce battles, the heroic moments imbued with camaraderie and the strong desire to live moved the emotions of thousands of viewers. Many young people shed tears, silently feeling the deep value of peace through each emotional scene. When the screening ended, the children were encouraged to share about the meaning and value of independence and freedom through the film. Therefore, watching the film is not only an activity of enjoying art but also becomes a visual history lesson, contributing to practical and effective education of traditions.

In the treasure trove of Vietnamese cinema, many revolutionary works have left a lasting impression with profound educational value. Hanoi Baby reflects the pain of war through the eyes of children. The film Wild Field depicts the image of resilient Southern farmers in the midst of the resistance war. Saigon Commandos recreate the intelligence and bravery of revolutionary forces operating in enemy territory... Hundreds of revolutionary films along with Red Rain and Nam Xuan Memories today are valuable sources of material that help the younger generation deeply understand the desire for peace and appreciate the bloody sacrifices of many generations of predecessors. When history is told in the language of cinema, the humane message and patriotic spirit easily reach the minds of school-age children.

In fact, revolutionary films are considered a bridge to bring the sacred values ​​of the nation closer to the audience. At the exhibition of national achievements "80 years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" taking place at the National Exhibition Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi ), the cinema room in the cultural industries exhibition area is always full of young audiences. Works such as Mui co chao; Dao, pho va piano; Chung mot dong song... continue to be shown, demonstrating the enduring appeal of revolutionary films to today's generation. The cinema space is not only a place to experience art but also a lively classroom, sowing seeds of gratitude, national pride and respect for the previous generation.

From these positive signals, the traditional education method through cinema needs to be widely popularized, from urban to rural areas, including remote areas. For this method to spread, it is necessary to focus on investing in quality scripts, building attractive content and images, exploiting historical events and characters in natural language, easily touching the emotions of young people. Organizing free film screenings for students combined with exchanges and conversations with actors and filmmakers needs to be maintained regularly. With its strength in the ability to evoke emotions and inspire, cinema will contribute to nurturing patriotism and fostering the aspirations of young citizens to contribute in the digital age effectively if properly invested.

PHUONG LINH

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