POINT OF VIEW, PLOT, AND STRUCTURE: REGIONAL CULTURAL EXPRESSION STRATEGIES IN INNER MONGOLIAN NATIONAL FILMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Since the beginning of the 21st century, inner Mongolian films have decisively explored and portrayed the vibrant cultural life of ethnic regions. These films leverage distinct perspectives, compelling plots, and well-structured narratives to powerfully convey their histories. This article reveals that viewpoints can be explored for purposes beyond merely reflecting a region's culture, inviting us to expand our understanding and appreciation of diverse experiences. An appropriate and dramatic plot will evoke national and regional culture into the audience's mind with the plot, giving a lasting impact. The linear causality structure allows for establishing and expanding regional culture alongside its framework, which becomes an organic component of the structure and an object for latent expression. The plot structure emphasizes regional culture as a central theme in the film, contributing to a "documentary" style. The best structure for showcasing a region's culture depends on the filmmaker's creative intent, communicative goals, and other relevant factors.