Group 1 - The film "Survival," depicting the history of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, will be released in theaters on September 3, with a nationwide free screening in rural areas [1] - The director suggests a "graded pricing" system for movie tickets, where high-budget films can charge higher prices while low-budget films can offer cheaper tickets [1][2] - The film's ticket price is set at 20 yuan, which is less than half of the average cinema ticket price of over 40 yuan in 2025 [1] Group 2 - The current ticket pricing mechanism is influenced by multiple factors, including operator pricing, market regulation, and government oversight, making it complex [1] - The suggestion for a "graded pricing" system could help small-budget films attract audiences and improve their cost recovery and profitability [2] - Implementing a "graded pricing" system may face challenges such as defining costs and preventing false reporting, but establishing a fair and transparent negotiation mechanism is a worthwhile direction to explore [3]