2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the dispatch of China’s foreign aid medical team and the 10th anniversary of the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative. Against this background, the reality-themed TV series "Welcome to Maillot Village" was launched recently. As a key project of the State Administration of Radio and Television and a key literary and artistic project of "Beijing Grand Audiovisual", the play tells the story of the Chinese foreign aid medical team stationed in "Maile Village" in Africa to save lives and heal the wounded and establish a deep friendship with the local people, deeply interpreting "Love has no boundaries" ”, and further actively explore innovative expressions of building a community with a shared future for mankind in the new era.

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Write a story of great love with ingenuity

Regarding how to integrate artistic ideals into the cause of the party and the people, "Welcome to Maile Village" gives a response in the new era. The play starts from a grand historical background, reproduces the deeds of China's foreign aid medical team through artistic creation, and writes about the front-line practitioners who are dedicated to China's foreign aid medical treatment. From the selection of themes, script creation to the actual shooting process, the show's ingenuity in creating high-quality content is reflected.

The play has a rare subject matter and is based on the dispatch of China's foreign aid medical teams. "Welcome to Maile Village" reflects the 60-year history of the dispatch of China's foreign aid medical teams and presents a rare collaboration in domestic film and television dramas. picture. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tanzania, the play shows the responsibility of a major country and the deep friendship between China and Africa, and also reflects the value of a community with a shared future for mankind. As shown in the play, the medical staff of China's foreign aid medical team are not only angels in white who save lives and heal the wounded, but also messengers of friendship conveying friendship.

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In order to paint a more realistic and comprehensive picture of China's foreign aid medical treatment, the creative team went deep into the field to collect experiences and even went to Africa for in-depth research. They visited three groups of medical teams and five local hospitals, and interviewed Chinese foreign aid doctors from all provinces across the country. More than a hundred people consulted and referenced millions of words of various materials. In addition, the creative team shot the film across two countries and six locations, striving to achieve authenticity, real scenes, and true feelings. The reputation of the series after it was broadcast also affirmed the ingenuity in the creation of the series. The warm stories from "Mail Village" infected every audience in front of the screen.

Promote the expression of the main theme with innovative narratives

"Welcome to Maile Village" focuses on a group of Chinese foreign aid doctors who have the benevolence of doctors and boundless love, and uses refreshing audio-visual language to vividly show a true three-dimensional Africa and a confident and inclusive China. In terms of character creation, the play abandons the "high-level and complete" routines in stylized creations, uses delicate brushstrokes to describe the real work and life of Chinese foreign aid doctors, and outlines a group of characters that are intertwined with professionalism and humanity. After arriving in Africa, the protagonist Ma Jia gradually overcomes practical difficulties, adjusts her mentality, and gradually realizes her mission as a member of the Chinese foreign aid medical team in practice. He and his fellow medical team members experienced happiness and excitement in "Mile Village", and harvested their own growth through reunions and separations. The image of the doctors created in the play shows the spirit of the Chinese foreign aid medical team who is not afraid of hardships and willing to contribute, and every real and subtle emotion is equally touching.

In addition, the play makes useful explorations in the innovative expression of the main theme story. After the Chinese foreign aid medical team arrived in Africa, a series of ridiculous and touching stories happened. The play not only shows their work scenes of treating patients, but also focuses on their daily fireworks. With its cheerful rhythm and witty lines, "Welcome to Maille Village" reflects thought-provoking life issues in a relaxed and natural atmosphere. It uses a light comedy style to achieve a new expression of the main theme story, and also allows the audience to immerse themselves in the rich story content. In addition, you can gain a different audio-visual experience from the lens language, dynamic images, and color environment.

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Expand creative boundaries with an international perspective

It is reported that since China dispatched its first overseas medical team to Algeria in 1963, my country has dispatched more than 30,000 medical team members to 76 countries and regions, assisted in the construction of more than 130 medical and health facilities, diagnosed and treated nearly 300 million patients, and saved lives. Countless precious lives. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the dispatch of China's foreign aid medical team, "Welcome to Maile Village" is based on real deeds, telling the story of China's 60 years of hard work in foreign aid medical care, and praising the Chinese foreign aid medical team's contribution to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. positive contributions made.

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It is worth mentioning that the play adheres to the creative perspective of being honest, respectful and inclusive. While portraying the Chinese foreign aid medical team, it also presents Africa’s unique regional wonders and humanistic customs, and outlines a vivid and rich African society to the audience. picture. In the depiction of the collision of exotic customs and cultures, the story of China's foreign medical aid told in "Happy Come to Maile Village" has long transcended national distinctions and territorial boundaries, but is a journey of great love across mountains and seas, exciting the audience Resonance with "Love Knows No Boundaries".

Not only that, "Welcome to Maile Village" is also a humanistic expression that shows the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind in the new era. When General Secretary Xi Jinping attended the third “One Belt, One Road” symposium, he emphasized the need to deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and form a diverse and interactive pattern of people-to-people and cultural exchanges. In the ten years since the Belt and Road Initiative was proposed, China has carried out extensive exhibitions, exchanges and cooperation with many countries and international organizations in health, culture, education, science and technology and other aspects. Against this background, this drama breaks through different cultural contexts and allows the audience to deeply feel the essence of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind.