The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era

Yuqi Lian

doi:10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786533.20250605

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The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era

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The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era
The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era
College of Foreign Languages, Longyan University, Longyan, Fujian, 364012, China
2025年6卷第5期页码：154-158
纸质出版：2025-10-30
DOI：10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786533.20250605
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Yuqi Lian. (2025). The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era. 文艺发展研究（英文版）, 6(5), 154-158.

Lian Yuqi.The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era[J].Research on Literary and Art Development,2025,06(05):154-158.
Yuqi Lian. (2025). The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era. 文艺发展研究（英文版）, 6(5), 154-158. DOI： 10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786533.20250605.

Lian Yuqi.The Evolution of Narrative Focus and Value Expression in Legal-Themed Films during China's New Era[J].Research on Literary and Art Development,2025,06(05):154-158. DOI： 10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786533.20250605.

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In response to the demands of rule-of-law development and cultural communication

legal-themed films in China's New Era have undergone significant innovation. They can be classified into three predominant types: courtroom-centered narratives

law enforcement documentaries

and social issue-driven narratives. These films engage with public concerns

balance legal principles with human emotions

and incorporate diverse genre elements. By situating individual fates within broader social conflicts

they reflect collaborative governance among multiple actors. The underlying value foundation has also evolved from an instrumental view of the "legal system" to a systemic conception of the "rule of law

" with growing emphasis on legislative refinement and judicial dynamism. This evolution is driven by advances in national legal capacity

shifting audience expectations

and evolving creative approaches. These films not only construct a distinctive legal-cultural identity but also foster a rule-of-law consensus through cinematic storytelling

serving as a cultural mirror of China's legal progress.

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