The Pioneer (2021 film)

The Pioneer (Chinese: 革命者; pinyin: Gémìng Zhě) is a 2021 Chinese biographical historical drama directed by Xu Zhanxiong and produced by Guan Hu, starring Zhang Songwen as Li Dazhao, a pioneer to spread Marxism and Communism in China and one of the founders of the Chinese Communist Party.[1][2] The rest of the main cast includes Li Yifeng, Tong Liya, Peng Yuchang, and Qin Hao. The film premiered in China on 1 July 2021, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.[3]

The Pioneer
革命者
Directed byXu Zhanxiong
Written byGuan Hu
Wu Bing
Zhang Ke
Jing Yu
Produced byGuan Hu
StarringZhang Songwen
Li Yifeng
Tong Liya
Peng Yuchang
Qin Hao
Release date
  • 1 July 2021 (2021-07-01)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryChina
LanguageMandarin

Cast

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Production

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The planning of The Pioneer was launched in March 2018.[2] The film began production in Shanghai on 27 December 2020.[2]

Release

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The Pioneer was slated for release on 1 July 2021 in China.

Accolades

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Date Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Notes
2021 34th Golden Rooster Awards Best Picture The Pioneer Nominated [4][5]
Best Writing Guan Hu, Wu Bing, Zhang Ke and Jing Yu Nominated [4][5]
Best Art Direction Huo Tingxiao Won [4][5]
Best Music Dou Peng Nominated [4][5]
Best Editing Yang Hongyu Nominated [4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Xing, Yi (4 January 2021). "Films to celebrate the centennial of CPC". China Daily. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Chen Chen (陈晨) (28 December 2020). 电影《革命者》开机,张颂文饰演李大钊. Thepaper (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  3. ^ Sun Jiayin (孙佳音) (28 December 2020). 张颂文饰演李大钊,电影《革命者》勾勒时代群像献礼建党百年. sina (in Chinese). Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e 第34届中国电影金鸡奖公布完整提名名单. qq.com (in Chinese). 29 November 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e 第34届中国电影金鸡奖完整名单. qq.com (in Chinese). 30 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
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