Reconstruction of Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements in Animated Films —Take the Peking Opera and Paper-Cutting in “Nezha: The Demon Child’s Rebellion in the Sea” as an Example

This paper takes "Nezha: The Demon Child's Rebellion in the Sea" as the research object, and deeply analyzes the application, reconstruction strategies, and the value and impact of the two intangible cultural heritage elements, Peking Opera and paper-cutting.The research found that the film cleverly incorporates Peking Opera and paper-cut elements in character modeling, musical sound effects, scene narrative, etc., and achieves form innovation through the integration of modern visual styles and dynamic expression techniques; reconstructs content on the story theme and character image, giving traditional elements modern connotation; and sublimates cultural connotation from the perspective of the integration of traditional culture with modern culture, national culture and world culture.This strategy of reconstructing intangible cultural heritage elements not only expands the scope of dissemination of Peking Opera and paper-cutting culture, stimulates the innovative vitality of intangible cultural heritage culture, but also provides rich cultural connotations and new ideas for the creation of animation films.It also promotes the integration of cultural industries, enhances the international competitiveness of China's cultural industry, and provides valuable reference for the inheritance and development of intangible cultural heritage and the creation of animation films.