《聊斋兰若寺》
作品以蒲松龄夜宿兰若寺为叙事主线,通过“古井裁判”之眼串联《崂山道士》《画皮》《聂小倩》等五则志怪故事。在艺术风格上,融合毛毡定格动画质感、宋代工笔画技法与民国复古美学等多种动画艺术风格,赋予经典新的视觉表达。作品突出女性视角:陈氏吞泥救夫、鲁瑛拒爱守真,展现出跨越古今的坚毅与觉醒。上映后斩获2.43亿元票房,彰显传统志怪题材在当代的创新活力与市场号召力。
Curious Tales of a Temple
The film weaves five classic supernatural tales—The Master of Laoshan, Painted Skin, and Nie Xiaoqian among them—through the framing story of Pu Songling, who is trapped in an ancient well by two spirits at Lanruo Temple, forced to serve as their "storytelling referee". Innovative animation techniques redefine each segment: felt stop-motion aesthetic evoke whimsy in The Master of Laoshan, while Painted Skin employs Song Dynasty gongbi painting techniques to craft ethereal horror. Female perspectives take center stage—Ms. Chen swallowing mud to save her husband embodies silent resilience, and Lu Ying's rejection of earthly love asserts spiritual autonomy, mirroring contemporary awakening. The film ultimately grossed ¥243 million domestically, cementing its status as a visually daring reinvention of literary heritage.