创新是艺术的生命中国的文学史、文艺史,为不断变革及创新之历史。其间虽有迟滞,有曲折,其总趋势则是向前的。中国电影,自初迄今,亦然。为何要讲此题?因对电影创新有不同意见,对待民族文化、文艺传统有不同意见,对电影创新与民族的传统之关系有不同意见。近十年,“百家争鸣、百花齐放”方针的实行比以往好得多。艺术和学术问题上的“舆论一律”、“一锤定音”只能窒息创造的生机。以往为此吃亏甚多,应铭记不忘。但混乱的思想也造成混乱的行动。所以经过讨论、争鸣,在主要原则问题上取得大体一致的看法,有利于创作的繁荣和理论的发展。新的艺术实践总会提出新的问题,因此意见的一致是相对的,意见的不一致则是正常的、不可避免的。我们的口号:“求大同而存小异”。这是明智的。 Innovation is the Life of Art China’s history of literature and art, history of continuous change and innovation. Although lagging behind during the twists and turns, the general trend is forward. Chinese movies, since the beginning, so far. Why do we have to talk about this topic? Because of different opinions on film innovation, we have different views on ethnic culture and literary tradition, and have different opinions on the relationship between film innovation and national tradition. In the past ten years, the “one hundred schools of thought contend with a hundred flowers” policy has been implemented much better than before. The “consensus of public opinion” on artistic and academic issues and the “final word” can only stifle the vitality created. Too much loss in the past, should bear in mind. But chaotic thinking also creates chaos. Therefore, after discussions and contention, a general agreement on the major principles is conducive to the prosperity of the creation and the development of the theory. New artistic practice always raises new questions, so the consensus of opinions is relative, and the disagreement of opinions is normal and inevitable. Our slogan: “seek common ground and small differences.” This is wise.