‘걷기’를 통한 국토 상상의 체화 — 중국 여행 다큐멘터리 <기묘한 도시 奇妙之城>를 중심으로

Abstract

Recently Chinese documentaries mainly operate a storytelling method in which they inject them into viewers through a sincere life, a simple daily life, and a utopian image of China, even if they do not directly talk about the national vision. In addition rather than directly mentioning national beliefs or policy strategies, they achieve the purpose of producing a documentary called education and publicity by stimulating the viewer’s sense and affection and adjusting the affection to be persuaded and assimilated. This phenomenon can also be found in “Stranger City”. The feelings of true rest, comfort, and happiness that a popular star enjoys back home are often expressed in their words, allowing the viewer to confirm a sense of belonging to his hometown. Even though they live a colorful and spotlighted life, they are merely ordinary travelers who show affection and cultural confidence in their hometowns and cities. Urban people who practice art in everyday life also practice cultural and artistic literacy in life in the city and add sensitivity to this travel period. However “Stranger City” unfolds storytelling through walking. Walking through the city is “the experience that my body first meets the city without passing through any mechanical power or information medium.” The cast’s urban experience provides the viewer with a situational sense, and the emotions formed in this way build memories of the place. This is where the rhetorical implications of the storytelling intended by “Stranger City” are. This is because the weirdness of the city is ultimately judged to be the result of reflecting the creator’s intention to form a network between unfamiliar cities and people.