Eight different perspectives shape Li Dazhao’s producer Guan Hu to experiment with unconventional narrative techniques in the film “Revolutionary”
Photo courtesy of the “Revolutionary” poster crew
Xi’an News Network News After directing two films about historical warfare, director Guan Hu immediately joined the filming of the film “Revolutionary” as a producer of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the party. On July 1, the film “Revolutionary” was released nationwide. The film’s unconventional narrative techniques, beautiful photography style, and wonderful performances by actors such as Zhang Songwen, Han Geng, Li Yifeng, and Tong Liya were well received by the audience. Guan Hu believes that the faith and pioneering spirit embodied in Mr. Li Dazhao is worth learning for young people today. “In the past, Mr. Li Dazhao mostly stayed in words and textbooks. Our task is to turn him into a living screen. Image.”
“I am particularly interested in shooting “Revolutionaries”, and it is of great significance.” When I received the invitation, Guan Hu thought it was a great thing. “It just happened to have the opportunity to explore the origin of the Chinese Communist Party and explore the source of their faith and strength. .”
“A single spark can start a prairie fire.” In Guan Hu’s view, since Mr. Li Dazhao and Mr. Chen Duxiu met to establish the party, the power of faith has gradually spread, from the first dozens of people to hundreds of people and tens of thousands of people. Spread across the country, “This is a very remarkable thing in any country and era.” “Revolutionary” reflects the power of this belief, “For young people, their spirit of daring to challenge innovation, Especially worth learning.”
The English name of “Revolutionary” is “pioneer”, and the literal translation is “pioneer”. Guan Hu believes that there will be pioneers in every age, but in the 1920s, “the pioneer is Mr. Li Dazhao. We hope to use an unconventional and modern film language to show the power of faith embodied in Li Dazhao. “
Biopics are very difficult to make. Guan Hu knows this well. He doesn’t want to stick to the rules and make a modest movie, “We need something new.”
“Revolutionary” takes the 38 hours before Li Dazhao’s death as the main line, and uses the method of narrowing the time interval to create a sense of tension in the film; at the same time, the film uses a flashback method, ranging from traffickers and pawns to warlord government officials, etc. 8 From a personal perspective, look at Mr. Li Dazhao from different angles.
Guan Hu said frankly that this technique is equivalent to condensing 8 movies, which is very difficult to shoot and edit, but this complicated narrative method fascinates Guan Hu himself. Mr. Li Dazhao passed away in 1927. It is extremely difficult to show the clues of Lin Lin’s clues within two hours. “We just want to deduce his different aspects through the eyes of different people, and combine them into a complete and lifelike Li Dazhao. Mr.”
Guan Hu knows that this kind of narrative is a little bit experimental, and it also poses a little challenge to the audience. “This bit of experimentation should be fresh and acceptable to the audience.” In terms of creation, Guan Hu has never Don’t be complacent, “Compared with myself, I feel like I’m constantly trying, and I haven’t stopped.”
The actor of Li Dazhao in “Revolutionary” is Zhang Songwen. “His ability is unquestionable. Everyone knows that he is a good actor, and after the crew puts makeup on, his appearance and look are more like Mr. Li Dazhao.” Guan Hu commented. On how to play the role of Li Dazhao, the two people have a high degree of agreement. “No matter how you act, it is impossible to restore a real Li Dazhao. For the actor, it can only be an inner fit. In the film, Li Dazhao’s leadership temperament , The closeness of the uncle next door and the spirit of seeing death as home, everything is in his heart. Only by approaching him from the heart can the audience be convinced.”
“Revolutionaries” focused on young actors such as Li Yifeng, Tong Liya, Han Geng, and Peng Yuchang. “The criteria for selecting actors is appropriate.” Guan Hu said frankly. For example, Li Yifeng, who played Mao Zedong in the film, met Guan Hu very early. He has cooperated in “Old Cannon”. At that time, Li Yifeng was slightly young, but Guan Hu saw Li Yifeng’s potential in acting, “He has the potential to be a good actor.”
The film has a very detailed description of the relationship between Mao Zedong and Li Dazhao. Guan Hu believes that Mr. Li Dazhao once served as the director of the Peking University Library and Mao Zedong was the librarian of the Peking University Library at that time. The two had a very close relationship. “The chairman himself said that Mr. Dazhao is my teacher.” The Chinese Communists represented by Mao Zedong finally embarked on the road of armed revolution and were also inspired by Comrade Li Dazhao, which is also shown in the film.
Xu Zhanxiong is the director of “Revolutionary”. As the producer, Guan Hu helped Xu Zhanxiong to complete the filming. “The completion of the film is higher than the script. It gave me a big surprise. I hope to bring you a good one. Works!” Wang Jinyue, Xi’an Newspaper All Media
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