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师说 | 跨文化视角下的电影叙事——传播学讲师Imran Khan的艺术探索与教育使命

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近日,温肯人文学院传播系讲师Imran Khan以评委身份参加了在葡萄牙卡尔达斯达雷尼亚市举办的国际旅游电影节(ART&TUR International Tourism Film Festival)。这是该电影节举办的第十六届,也是Khan教授作为评审团成员的第五年。


Imran Khan以多年的电影经验和深厚的学术背景,为电影节注入了丰富的专业知识与独到的见解,助力电影文化的传承与发展。作为导演、电影制作人,他致力于以电影为媒,向世界讲述那些来自各地、源远流长的文化故事。本期“师说”,我们将对话Imran Khan博士,了解他与电影的那些事。



关于Imran Khan


Imran Khan是温州肯恩大学人文学院传播学讲师,波尔图大学和阿威罗大学数字化平台的信息交流(Information communication in digital platforms)的博士。他的专业研究涵盖动画、电影摄影以及AR和VR技术等多个领域。除此之外,Imran Khan在电影创作领域成就卓越。作为导演、剪辑师和摄影师,他的作品曾在西班牙电影节和葡萄牙电影节(如德卡Deca、索菲亚Sophia、艺术与旅游电影节Art and Tours Film Festival)中屡获殊荣。



01

电影,是我们看向世界的窗口


电影,作为一种富有创新性的媒介,可以传递不同国家和文化的价值观,观点和故事,促进文化交流和对话。在新的数字媒体时代,电影作为一种独特的视听盛宴,将我们引入各种文化和时空中。作为一名杰出的电影人,Khan博士在多个电影节中屡获奖项。他连续十年参与了备受瞩目的国际电影节ART&TUR,并在2014年斩获了该电影比赛的一等奖。在随后的两到三年间,他更受邀担任该电影节的评委。

2023年ART&TUR国际旅游电影节


“在这样的电影节,我们能看到的不仅是来自欧洲的电影,还有来自美国、拉丁美洲、亚洲等世界各地的创新想法。与来自不同背景的人沟通交流,是一个非常好的学习机会。”Khan博士在采访中表示。

 当然,这样的国际性电影节,远远不止是一场视觉盛宴,更有故事和情感的融合,是心灵共鸣和情节编织的华美交响。在Khan博士参与国际电影节ART&TUR的评审工作中,好的故事也成为他评价作品的重要标准。他坚信,精彩的电影必须以好的故事为基础,只有在故事情节的引领下,电影才能奏出悦耳动人的华美旋律,深深地触动观众内心的弦。故事才是电影创作中最为重要、不可或缺的元素,是赋予作品灵魂和生命力的根基。在艺术创作中,他也从未停止探索故事的脚步。



02

电影背后,是文化的传播与保护


Khan博士曾经参与制作过一个电影系列,名叫“生命中的某一天”,其中涵盖了超过25部纪录片,每一部都记录了一个古老文化传承人的故事。“在我和我的团队拍摄纪录片Gladiator的时候,我们记录了葡萄牙现存唯一的斗牛传统服饰设计师。这门手艺如果在他过世之后,没有人来延续,那么就有可能在这个国家消失。而我们拍摄这样纪录片的意义,就是记录,甚至能够保护这些正在‘消亡’的古老文化。”此外,他还拍摄过关于牧羊人、渔夫等等古老职业者的文化故事。


Imran Khan影像作品集


在阐述他制作纪录片的目的时,他说:“我非常在享受与来自不同文化背景的人交流,在了解他们的传统服饰、饮食的同时,还能领略到他们的风俗和历史。但在现代社会,太多人忘记了我们从何而来,只有少部分人还在坚守那些悠久的传统。”我们必须做出行动,去拯救那些正在消亡的古老文化,而拍摄纪录片就是他迈出的步伐。



03

是对中国文化的热爱,让他踏上来温肯的路


“我一直对中国文化很感兴趣,很想知道中国在成为世界第二大经济体时,是什么样的文化在背后支撑这样的发展。”来到温州后,Khan博士开始探寻本地文化。他曾沐浴在平阳河畔的游船之上,感受绿水青山间回荡的文化故事,也曾亲身体验过平阳木偶戏,被其传承千年的艺术魅力所吸引。“中国有太多值得推广历史悠久的传统文化,就比如在温州,我特别喜欢平阳的木偶戏,从表演者的技巧到木偶的设计和服装,一切都承载了悠久的历史和文化底蕴,这样好的文化值得被全世界看见,并且我相信其背后一定存在更多值得挖掘的文化故事。”

未来,他计划拍摄一部关于木偶戏和木偶戏艺术家的纪录片,利用电影向全球展示中国传统木偶戏的故事,这一项计划不仅是他对中国文化的致敬,更是一次让世界文化遗产重新闪耀而做出的努力。



04

激发创新,培养新时代的媒体人才


如何推动创新和全球发展,培养新时代的媒体人才?在Khan博士看来,激发学生的热情至关重要。当中国已成为全球经济的重要驱动力,作为一个在中国生活和工作的外国专家,他也深刻了解融入中国文化的重要性。他提出了在温州肯恩大学校园里举办电影节的想法,希望借此吸引更多学生参与其中,通过镜头展现中国丰富的文化故事,让世界看到真实的中国。

Khan博士强调,未来,电影制作和传播学的学生们面临着巨大的机遇。他鼓励他们利用现代技术,成为创新的自由职业者,通过自己的YouTube频道或其他平台传播思想和智慧。“深入学习视频制作,掌握讲故事的艺术,不仅仅是为了娱乐,还可以作为一种强有力的文化和教育工具。如果你渴望进入电影行业,那么请不断学习,保持好奇心,因为一个好故事和对文化的深刻理解,是成功的关键。”


Recently, Dr. Imran Khan from Wenzhou-Kean University served as a jury member at the 16th edition of the ART&TUR International Tourism Film Festival held in Portugal. This marked his fifth year as a member of the judging panel at the festival, which aims to promote the exchange and promotion of tourism, culture, and sustainable development through films while providing a profound understanding of diverse regions and cultures worldwide.


Imran Khan, with his extensive film experience and academic background, brought a unique perspective to the festival. As an outstanding filmmaker, he has consistently been recognized at the international film festival ART&TUR, winning the first prize in 2014. “International film festivals are not just visual feasts; they are also a fusion of stories and emotions, weaving a beautiful symphony of resonance and plot,” said Dr. Khan. He believes that excellent films must be built on a good story, as it is the key element that gives life and soul to the creation.


Khan has been involved in producing a documentary series entitled “A Day in Life,” which comprises over 25 documentaries. His documentaries cover stories of shepherds, fishermen, and other traditional occupations. Each documentary narrates the story of a custodian of ancient culture. Through projects like “Gladiator,” where they documented Portugal’s sole traditional bullfighting costume designer, Khan aims to preserve and protect disappearing ancient cultures.


As a director and filmmaker, he is dedicated to using film as a medium to tell cultural stories from around the world. Reflecting on his initial motivation for making documentaries, he expresses his enjoyment in interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, understanding their traditional clothing and cuisine, and experiencing their customs and history. He believes that in modern society, many have forgotten their roots, and it is essential to take action to save disappearing ancient cultures. Documentary filmmaking, for Khan, is a step toward this mission.


When asked about what brought him to Wenzhou, Khan mentions his enduring interest in Chinese culture. He desires to explore the cultural underpinnings that support China’s development as the world’s second-largest economy. He immersed himself in Wenzhou’s culture, experiencing the cultural stories echoing between green waters and mountains. Worth mentioning, he was particularly drawn to the ancient artistry of Pingyang puppetry, appreciating its historical and cultural significance. Khan plans to create a documentary about Pingyang puppetry, not only as a tribute to Chinese culture but also as an effort to showcase the story of this traditional art form to the world.


As a foreign expert living and working in China, Khan understands the importance of understanding and integrating into Chinese culture, especially at a time when China plays a significant role in the global economy. He proposes the idea of hosting a film festival on the WKU campus to showcase China’s diverse cultural stories with the joint efforts of students. For those students aspiring to enter the film industry, Dr. Khan’s advice is to continue learning and maintain curiosity, as a good story and a profound understanding of culture are the keys to success.



文字 | 傅予希 朱麒羽文稿编辑 | 项温蔚 刘燕茜

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制作 | 项温蔚


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