But fears that Mr. Zhang would take a one-dimensional, patriotic approach to the
Japanese invasion and occupation of Nanjing (formerly Nanking), while not entirely unfounded, are misplaced. Other recent Chinese films have displayed more
sentimental nationalism, jingoism and demonization of the Japanese enemy.
人们可能会担心,对于日本侵略与占领南京的历史,张艺谋的视角可能会趋于片面并有爱国主义特征,虽然这样的担忧不是没有根据,但事实上这样的担忧毫无必要。近期其它的中国电影表现出了更为情绪化的民族主义,沙文主义以及对日本侵略者的妖魔化。