Zhang Yimou, the great director who is respected as the "national teacher" in the film industry, uses the China he records to be profound and shocking. However, behind great artists, there is also an ordinary fate that is no different from ordinary people. Love and hatred, betrayal and misunderstanding are all staged in his life. This is the story of a person who has worked hard to polish his movie dream, and it is also the story of everyone who is pursuing their own happy life.
In 1978, the college entrance examination resumed, and 28-year-old Zhang Yimou saw the hope of turning over. He earned his tuition by selling blood, and worked hard to get admitted to the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy. At that moment, Zhang Yimou knew that this was the opportunity given to him by God to change his fate.
After entering school, Zhang Yimou met his first wife, Xiao Hua. She is gentle and humble and has a passion for life. Xiao Hua has always supported Zhang Yimou's pursuit of his film dream, and the two got married and also had a daughter. It is with the backing of his family that Zhang Yimou was able to devote himself to film creation.
In 1983, Zhang Yimou directed his first film "One and Eight" and became famous in one fell swoop. "Those who can make this kind of work will definitely be a new force in the film industry. The evaluation is so optimistic about Zhang Yimou. And this all depends on Xiao Hua's support and understanding behind the scenes.
In the days after marriage, Xiao Hua has been teaching his husband and children and taking care of the family. She knows her husband's enthusiasm for art, and never asks about filmmaking, as long as Zhang Yimou is happy. It is precisely because of this meticulous wife that Zhang Yimou can devote himself to the film career without worries.
Xiao Hua and Zhang Yimou's married life is plain but full of affection. The two are of similar age, have similar interests and hobbies, and sincerely appreciate and support each other. Xiao Hua not only understands Zhang Yimou's film dream, but also supports him in his own way. Whenever Zhang Yimou came home exhausted, Xiao Hua always carefully prepared a sumptuous meal, and then quietly listened to her husband's work.
Sometimes Zhang Yimou encounters a bottleneck in filming, and Xiao Hua will also give his simple and simple suggestions. She doesn't understand movies, but she understands life and people's hearts. Zhang Yimou often gets inspiration from Xiao Hua's words and finds inspiration for shooting. Xiao Hua used his own way to become the strongest supporter of Zhang Yimou's film road.
In 1991, Zhang Yimou and Gong Li met and fell in love. In order to accompany Gong Li to attend the event, he met the wealthy Zhang Weiping. After going back and forth, the two became sworn friends. However, the relationship was not as smooth as the career, and Zhang Yimou and Gong Li finally broke up.
After the breakup, the investor saw the wind and steered, and Zhang Yimou's film came to a halt. At this time, Zhang Weiping worked tirelessly to give Zhang Yimou financial assistance to solve the urgent need. "I owe him something I can't pay off in my life. Zhang Yimou is grateful to Zhang Weiping for his righteous act.
In 1995, "Red Sorghum" won the Golden Bear Award for Zhang Yimou, and his career reached a new peak. At this time, a girl walked into Zhang Yimou's world, and she was his future wife, Chen Ting.
The two, who are more than 30 years apart, fell in love at first sight. Chen Ting is empathetic and accompanies Zhang Yimou. She doesn't care about the world's eyes, she just wants to accompany Zhang Yimou all the way. Chen Ting has given birth to three children for Zhang Yimou, but she never thinks her husband ignores the family.
It wasn't until 2011 that Zhang Yimou, who was nearly 60 years old, officially registered his marriage with Chen Ting. This belated wedding is the result of Chen Ting's thirty years of youth. "In this life, I only love him. Chen Ting said. And Zhang Yimou finally found a harbor to rely on after the wind and rain.
Chen Ting's love for Zhang Yimou is firm and willful. She knew that the aging Zhang Yimou was no longer charming, but she still followed her without hesitation. Chen Ting has always believed that she and Zhang Yimou are destined. She doesn't care about the world's eyes, she just wants to support her husband to continue chasing his movie dream.
For this reason, Chen Ting is willing to give up her career, she was also a dancer. But she knows that if she wants to accompany Zhang Yimou, she must have unconditional dedication. Chen Ting does not think that her husband neglects housework, nor does she regret that she cannot develop her career. In her heart, accompanying her beloved is the happiness of this life.
After 1995, Zhang Yimou's career was in full swing. He cooperated with Zhang Weiping to establish a company, the former was the main creator, the latter was funded, and the two worked together. Movies such as "Hero" and "Ambush on All Sides" were successfully launched, and they also became friends and business partners.
However, the good times did not last long, and the two gradually became suspicious after 2010. Zhang Weiping began to excessively interfere in Zhang Yimou's creation, which affected the quality of the film. Zhang Yimou was unwilling to be destroyed, and the two quarreled fiercely. The brothers who have worked together for many years eventually turned against each other.
In 2016, Zhang Weiping suddenly broke the news of Zhang Yimou's superlife scandal, which directly pushed Zhang Yimou to the forefront. In the face of ** pressure, Zhang Yimou was silent, only sighed in his heart: It turned out to be 16 years of brotherhood, but that's it.
In the end, Zhang Yimou took Zhang Weiping to court to fight for justice for the long-term cooperative relationship. However, Zhang Weiping did not lose his anger for a while, and has not compensated Zhang Yimou so far. The partners who used to fight side by side are now turning against each other, and Zhang Yimou is powerless in the face of betrayal.
Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping's love broke off, which hit both of them deeply. Once upon a time, they were close confidants. What Zhang Weiping values is not money, but the sense of accomplishment of starting a business with friends. And Zhang Yimou also regards Zhang Weiping as a sibling, and the relationship between the two is inseparable.
However, the good times did not last long, and Zhang Weiping's business acumen gradually gained the upper hand. He is no longer Zhang Weiping, who wholeheartedly supports his friends, but instead an investor who values profit over affection. This also affected Zhang Yimou's creative passion. In the end, the disagreement led to the breakdown of the binding relationship between the two parties, and both of them regretted not being at the beginning.
The rarest thing in life is a confidant. Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping could have worked together, but their interests came to naught. The loss of a confidant is a heavy blow to them, but it is more worth reflecting on the hope that the mistakes of the past will not be repeated in the future.
In 2003, Zhang Yimou was fortunate to invite Anita Mui to star in the new movie "Ambush on All Sides". For the two, this is a long-awaited collaboration. However, on the eve of filming, Anita Mui was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer and cooperated in the soup.
I will always leave this role to you, and I will never change people. Zhang Yimou promised. He knows how outstanding Anita Mui's acting skills are, even if he waits, he has to cooperate with this diva. However, he didn't wait for the day of Anita Mui** after all.
In May 2003, 40-year-old Anita Mui left forever after her last farewell concert. Her sudden death became the biggest regret of Zhang Yimou's life. In order to commemorate Anita Mui, Zhang Yimou specially left at the end of the movie: "I would like to mourn Miss Anita Mui." ”
Life is over, and no matter how wise a director is, he can't control it. Zhang Yimou and Anita Mui are typical examples of fate. They were supposed to work together to create another classic, but they didn't see each other again in this life because of tragedy. Although it is a pity, Zhang Yimou will continue to face the next film project.
Because of his dedication and responsibility to art, he will always support him to continue to move forward. This is also the common destiny of every artist.
For Zhang Yimou, Anita Mui's death is undoubtedly a huge trauma. The two were expected to start a successful cooperation, but it was ruthlessly interrupted by Anita Mui's illness. Zhang Yimou's tailor-made role for Anita Mui has become an eternal regret in his heart.
In fact, Zhang Yimou has always admired Anita Mui, a top actor. She is not only excellent at singing and dancing, but also favored by Zhang Yimou in her acting skills. The two had a close collaboration, and Zhang Yimou saw Anita Mui's dedication and dedication to art, and valued her even more.
This time, he was able to officially cooperate with Anita Mui to shoot a movie, and Zhang Yimou was obsessed with Mei. He continues his career as a director with some loss, and from time to time he thinks about the collaboration that should have been realized. Anita Mui has become an unfading regret in Zhang Yimou's memory.
The years go by, but art lasts forever. Zhang Yimou used his hard work to write the next movie legend. Let's see how he continues to chase the dreams and emotions in the film. We must also cultivate our own responsibilities and responsibilities, like him, step by step, to complete the road of life.
In this process, love and hatred may be inevitable, but what is needed more is tolerance and openness. Everyone's fate is changing, I hope Zhang Yimou can face it calmly and continue to warm us with movies. Because a great artist will surely infect the heart of every dreamer with his pictures.