The huge sales of "Survival of the World" actually did not really bring the main theme movie back to life.
Because many people are still waiting and watching, it can be said that Zhao Guangming's idea is a bit of a failure because he ignored Li Yi's status in the film industry and the influence of Li Yi's fame and achievements.
In the eyes of many people, isn't it a matter of course that Li Yi's movie is a hit?
Therefore, the huge sales of "Survival of the World" is a natural success of director Li Yi's work, but it does not have universality.
In fact, it may even have the opposite effect.
Because "The World" seems to have revived the craze of main theme movies, and there are other main theme movies that have chosen to be released soon after. Unfortunately, they only saw "The World" seems to have re-whitewashed the main theme.
But I forgot that sometimes, without comparison, there is no harm.
After all, "The World" has such a good reputation, how can it compare with others?
Therefore, naturally, the success of "Survival of the World" has become an exception, a special case.
Moreover, it is easy to destroy but difficult to build. If you want to recreate it and rebuild the confidence of those who have lost a lot, obviously a movie is not enough.
Zhao Guangming quickly understood this truth, so he set his sights on "Chi Ling", which was currently being filmed, because to a certain extent, "Chi Ling" is indeed the main theme movie.
Moreover, it can be said that the movie "Chi Ling" is more in line with Li Yi's previous views than "The World" in every aspect. First of all, it is the sense of distance and the sense of time.
The story of "Chi Ling" takes place in the 1990s, during the era of enemy invasion, which itself has a sense of the times. Secondly, the genre of "Chi Ling" can be said to be a bit biased. In addition to the main theme of "low status and insignificant status", the main elements are
"Dare to Forget the Country of Worry" also has opera elements, and this type of movie creates a "sense of distance" for many ordinary viewers.
But the people this story takes place in are very down-to-earth. In ancient times, actors and actresses were originally from the bottom of society.
Although the idea of "Chi Ling" came from Li Yi, it was not directed by Li Yi himself, but by Mu Qinglai. Therefore, it is more representative than "Born in the Sky".
Although Mu Qing's reputation is not weak, she is not a unique being like Li Yi.
The filming of "Chi Ling" is actually coming to an end, but the last big scene is also the most difficult part of the movie.
Because this scene is the climax of the whole play. Under the blazing flames, the pillars of the theater and the five golden flowers will die heroically and their little life together in this scene.
The difficulty of this scene is that it is difficult to film it a second time.
Because in this scene, a fire must be set.
At the same time, during the filming of this scene, several leading actors had to perform the final closing scene of "Chi Ling". This scene is very long, and any slight mistake will lead to failure.
Therefore, Mu Qing specially called Li Yi to help with this scene. Anyway, according to her, this scene was initiated by Li Yi, and the creativity also came from him. In addition, this guy is actually very idle recently.
, so, naturally, he was caught as a young man.
In fact, this scene has been rehearsed several times.
"Come and tell everyone." Mu Qing smiled and pushed her man out.
The male protagonist and other supporting female characters in "Chi Ling" all have deep opera skills.
"You rehearse it first and I'll take a look!" Li Yi didn't need to be modest, but just asked them to rehearse it.
In the last scene, one used pop singing to sing something from the film, while the other used opera singing to sing the lyrics of a pop song.
Although the paths are different, the purpose is the same, both to better promote traditional culture. But again, this kind of transformation will test the skills of these actors.
Mu Qing had already read the complete script to Li Yi.
The opening scene of "Chi Ling" is a rendition of "The Peach Blossom Fan", and at the end,
It's still "The Peach Blossom Fan".
However, before the end, the arias of the song "Chi Ling" will be added to enhance the final tragedy.
The co-performance of modern and ancient times finally achieves the spirit of "I dare not forget my country despite my humble status".
The play "The Peach Blossom Fan" actually shows different things at the beginning and at the end.
Because the opening performance is just an actor's interpretation, while the ending performance is the performance before generously dying, a swan song.
Soon, rehearsals began.
One of the supporting actresses is Yang Ge, a top student at the Beijing Theater Academy.
This girl was only eighteen years old, but she came from a family of folk performers. As soon as she started rehearsing, her temperament immediately changed.
Standing in a costume with great style: "When the play folds, the sleeves rise and fall, singing joys and sorrows has nothing to do with me. The fans open and close, the gongs and drums sound and then fall silent, the love in the play is outside the play, who can say? I am used to blending all the joy, anger, sorrow and joy into the ink,
So what if the lyrics are sung through and all my bones and ashes are all mine..."
It starts with Yang Ge, followed quickly by the other supporting characters in order.
All of them sang one sentence at a time, but what they sang was not "Peach Blossom Fan" but "Red Ling"!
This popular singing method is actually not that difficult, not to mention that these are all opera singers, and they all have deep skills. Of course, if they want to look good and sound good, their figures, expressions, etc.
Inseparable.
However, the real difficulty lies in the dramatic singing section at the end.
I have to say, just looking at these charming girls singing with fringed eyebrows is very touching.
Li Yi couldn't help but nod as he watched. His wife's eyesight couldn't tell that she was looking for immortals.
Suddenly, Yang Ge made a Qingyi body movement and spread his hands!
I have to say that the essence of traditional culture is really wonderful, which just highlights the beauty of Da Qing Yi.
The red lips were slightly opened: "People in the audience walked by, but the old color was nowhere to be seen!"
Someone immediately followed without showing any signs of weakness: "The people on the stage are singing a heartbreaking farewell song."
"The word love is hard to write in ink, and her singing must be reconciled with blood!"
The last part is the chorus: "Who is the guest when the curtain rises and the curtain falls~"
"Bah, bang, bang!" After rehearsing this section, Li Yi couldn't help but applaud. Even though he didn't know much about opera, there were some things that came from his heart.
This is different from any version in his memory. After all, in his memory, this is just a relatively popular song, so naturally it cannot have such a big battle.
It can be said that these actresses are all carefully selected. Their qualifications are excellent. Coupled with their professional singing voices and graceful figures, the version of "Chi Ling" they performed is really not that of some singers.
Comparable.
After all, although "Chi Ling" appears in the form of a song, its connotation is integrated into an opera.
So what could be better than what these professional actors can perform?
