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试航
Commander-in-Chief Lu Dahai and the majority of shipbuilders strongly demanded that the 10,000-ton cargo ship Dongfang be should be produced with all domestically produced parts. As the leader at the time, Chen Zongjie, a member of the Party Committee of the Sinotrans Bureau of the Communist Party of China, believed that the quality of domestically produced main engines and navigation instruments was not good, and ordered them to be replaced with imported goods, otherwise no trial voyage would be allowed.
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Plot Summary
A propaganda film depicting the challenges and triumphs of building a new socialist society. The story follows a group of engineers and workers as they overcome technical difficulties and ideological obstacles to launch a new ship, symbolizing the nation's progress.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time, '试航' (Sailing) was primarily viewed through a political lens, praising its dedication to socialist ideals and national development. Modern critical assessments acknowledge its historical significance as a piece of Chinese propaganda cinema from the late 1950s, noting its earnestness in portraying collective effort and technological advancement, though its artistic merit is often secondary to its ideological message.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its patriotic themes and portrayal of collective spirit.
Seen as a significant example of early Chinese socialist cinema.
Acknowledged for its earnest depiction of industrial progress.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by the Changchun Film Studio, which was a major center for Chinese filmmaking during this era, particularly for films with social and political themes.
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