Speaking of Song Qingling, the mother of the country, who is the first image that comes to your mind?Is it Xu Qing's gentle and resolute face, or is it the firmness and bravery shown by Li Ling?In the long river of film and television, many actresses have challenged this historic role, and each of them has brought a different "mother of the nation" style to the audience.
I have to say that Xu Qing's version of Song Qingling is like a fairy who walked out of an ancient mural, and the aura of motherhood seems to be able to penetrate the screen and reach people's hearts. Those eyes, like a thousand-year-old story, are sharp and profound, and people can't help but fall for them. When Xu Qing stands on the screen, you seem to be able to see Song Qingling in history, quietly watching our era.
And Li Ling used her unique temperament and acting skills to successfully present the other side of Song Qingling to the audience. Under her interpretation, the mother of the nation is no longer just synonymous with gentleness, but more tenacity and bravery. Li Ling's every look and every action seems to tell us: this mother of the country not only has the tenderness of a mother, but also the perseverance of a warrior.
So, what about Song Jia's version of Song Qingling, the mother of the country this time?What kind of new feelings will she bring to us?Is it a continuation of the classics of predecessors, or an innovative breakthrough?
Xu Qing in "The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic": The light of the mother of the country in the controversy
In the star-studded "The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic", the role of Song Qingling, the mother of the country, played by Xu Qing, is undoubtedly one of the most high-profile focuses. However, after the movie aired, her performance caused a small controversy.
Xu Qing's image in the minds of the audience has always been charming and charming. But in this movie, she transformed, and her gentle and generous image made people shine. Although some people think that her interpretation is too soft and lacks the majesty that the mother of the nation should have, it is undeniable that her eyes shine with determination, and her demeanor is elegant and natural.
Playing in the same frame with many stars, Xu Qing was not covered up. Especially in the rivalry with Tang Guoqiang, her performance is not inferior. It can be said that her performance is definitely out of the circle until now.
Xu Qing has a good grasp of the "motherhood" of the role of the mother of the country. Although her role is not too much, the audience can deeply understand the huge impact on the mother of the country when she saw the tragic situation after the war through her eyes.
That kind of disbelief and extreme grief was vividly interpreted by Xu Qing. Although some people think that she is not up to the right level when it comes to expressing this complex emotion, her performance is moving enough.
Although "The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic" has mixed reviews among the audience, the part performed by Xu Qing is undoubtedly the highlight. Her performance has a bit of the charm of the mother of the country, which is already quite a good performance.
Li Ling interprets a different kind of mother of the country, an affectionate gaze through time
Did you know?There was a drama 32 years ago, even if the picture seems a little rough today, but its compact plot and full character creation are enough to kill many current long-form dramas.
This drama is "Song Qingling and Her Sisters". mentioned the actor who played Song Qingling in the play, and the most popular name in the comment area was a little surprising, it turned out to be Li Ling.
Li Ling, a national first-class actor, only played the role of the mother of the country once in the play, but it was enough to make the audience remember it, and some people even said that her performance was "unsurpassed". So, what is so outstanding about Li Ling's interpretation?The answer may lie in her deep eyes.
Unlike other actors who deliberately pursue large-scale expressions or explosive acting skills, Li Ling conveys emotions more through his eyes in the play. She slowly raised her eyes, her eyes slightly reddened, which was an expression of emotion of worrying about the country and the people, compassion and heartache;When she looked into the distance and made a vow, her eyes revealed firmness and determination.
In Li Ling's performance, we don't see any traces of deliberate imitation, she seems to have become one with the character. Neither the simple costumes nor the rough pictures can hide her excellent performance. Whether it's the slight tremor of the head when speaking, the hand leaning on the chair when walking, or the panicked look when the mouth is closed, it makes people forget the existence of the actor himself.
Such a spiritual outlook and temperament cultivation are definitely not something that can be expressed simply through "acting". Li Ling interprets in his own way what a real actor is - not to imitate life, but to become a part of life.
Song Jia challenges the gains and losses of the role again
Song Jia, an actress we know well, is once again on the cusp. This time, it was because she once again challenged the role of Song Qingling, the mother of the country, on the screen. is different from her previous performance in "The Great Cause of the Army", this time, her performance does not seem to be recognized by the audience.
Recalling Song Jia in "The Great Cause of the Founding of the Army", her interpretation of Song Qingling's image was criticized as "temperamentless", and even criticized as "like someone's maid". From the costumes, makeup to props, to Song Jia's own performance, they all disappointed the audience. This time, she challenged the same role again, but the result was not a breakthrough.
Song Jia on the poster is awe-inspiring, although her face is expressionless, but she can make people feel her inner strength. However, when she appeared in the play, it was a big surprise. poured tea with low eyebrows, exuding the breath of a good wife and mother, not only did her eyes lack drama, but the whole person gave people a feeling of "weakness". This is far from the image of Soong Ching Ling that we are familiar with.
In terms of performance, Song Jia also seems weak. Her lines were as if they had just been memorized, and she spoke them without emotion. In the conversation with Sun Yat-sen, the more she spoke, the more like a servant reporting to her grandfather, without even making eye contact. This kind of performance makes people feel that she and Sun Yat-sen are not familiar at all, and there is even an illusion that the wronged aunt does not want to see the eldest master.
We are not saying that there is a problem with Song Jia's acting skills, but judging from her performance in the play, it seems that she did not put too much effort into acting, nor did she carefully study the characters. This demeanor and performance style are reminiscent of her performance in other works.
"Mother of the Nation" is difficult to be: Song Qingling on the screen, who do you pick?
Song Qingling's image has been repeatedly reshaped in film and television works, but actors who can really capture her charm are rare.
Yuan Li boldly challenged this role in "China 1945: Chongqing Storm". She successfully showed Song Qingling's perseverance and courage, as if her sharp eyes could penetrate the screen and reach people's hearts.
But unfortunately, she is a little lacking in showing her tender side, and even a little mean, which makes it difficult for the audience to fully immerse themselves in her interpretation.
And Maggie Cheung's performance in "Song Family Dynasty" is a different flavor. Her acting skills are impeccable, and she even successfully won the Academy Award for Best Actress with this film.
Maggie Cheung's version of Song Qingling focuses more on the liveliness and agility of her girlhood, with both appearance and strength. However, perhaps because of the style orientation of the film itself, the sense of historical heaviness she shows is slightly insufficient, and the majesty of the mother of the nation is also lacking.
When it comes to portraying historical figures, actors are often under tremendous pressure. They must not only be close to the prototype in appearance, but also look similar in temperament, speech and demeanor. Only in this way can the audience truly feel the charm of historical figures. Otherwise, even the best actors may lose the challenge.
Song Jia, the double champion of the queen and actress, also tried this role on the screen. But unfortunately, even with such a strong acting background, she was still criticized by the audience when she played Song Qingling. This also proves once again the weight and difficulty behind the title of "Mother of the Nation".
Different actors bring different charms and interpretations to the same role, and who can stand out among the many versions and become the best "mother of the country" in the hearts of the audience is undoubtedly a topic worth noting. So, in your mind, whose performance is the most impressive?