The autumn wind was already passing through the Northeast with a hint of chill, and it was 1932. A thousand rivers sparkle not far away, shimmering with the last warm afterglow.
Kim Il Sung, 17, sits in a cell behind a high-walled gray prison in Jilin Province, clasping his hands on his knees and looking out the window at a few free-flying birds in the sky.
He angrily scratched a few white marks on the wall, and then sat back on the ground heavily, unwilling in his heart. As the sound of the prison guard's shoes approached, Kim Il Sung's gaze became determined, and he was determined to ignite the fire in his heart in this dark cage. Not far away, the sound of the prison guard's leather shoes gradually approached.
So, he began to sketch out the characters in his mind and paint a moving storyline. This was the prototype of the world-famous opera "The Flower Girl".
Huani is a poor girl, and the misfortunes of her and her family become the main theme of the story. Perhaps it is this tragic story that tugs at people's heartstrings and arouses their conscience.
Successful debut show.
Wujiazi Village is located in the autumn of 1937, at the corner of the Liao River in the northeast region.
In a humble three-star school auditorium, an extraordinary theatrical performance is about to take place. The director of the play, a young man under the pseudonym "Wujiazi", anxiously paced back and forth, standing backstage, and occasionally peeking out.
There have been a lot of villagers gathered outside the door, some people have come to **, and some people have come with the mentality of watching the excitement.
Mr. Pan, has the acoustic effect test been carried out?Mr. Cheng, have you completed the scene layout?Each link of the five families is being confirmed one by one.
The curtain slowly opened, and the storyline gradually unfolded in the quiet audience. The vivid characters were presented to the audience one after another, and the tear-stained face of the poor girl Hua Ni deeply touched everyone's heart.
When the story ended at the end, the audience burst into warm applause, and the tense nerves of the five families were finally released. With red eyes, he saw the resonance of the hearts of the people, which was exactly what he longed for.
Kim Jong Il's pursuit of art.
At twelve o'clock in the morning, the clock pointed to Kim Jong-il's editing room in an unnamed alley in Pyongyang, North Korea, with lights still flickering. There was no air conditioning in the room, and sweat soaked his tightly knit brow and shirt.
He has been working for more than 30 hours straight, repeatedly testing and tuning, trying to find a version that satisfies him.
Deputy Director Park Hak worriedly said to Comrade Jeong-il, "You should rest for a while." ”
I have to keep working, it's not done yet. Kim Jong Il didn't even raise his head when he spoke. His eyes were red and swollen, his face was full of beard, and he did not have his usual demeanor and image at all.
Kim Jong Il can actually exercise his power directly and let his men carry out all the specific tasks. But he didn't do that, because that would not be in keeping with being a true filmmaker.
Kim Jong Il regards filmmaking as his life's work and is willing to devote himself to it at all costs.
Perhaps for this reason, he did not choose the easiest way, but decided to shoot "The Flower Girl", which was adapted from his father's painstaking creation. He ignored the dissuasion of those around him and personally served as the director of the film.
Despite the arduous work and criticism, this is exactly where his true dream lies.
Kim Jong Il almost fainted, when the film was finally made. However, he had a smile of satisfaction on his face that he had not even noticed.
Kim Jong Il plays an important role in the production of the film.
Comrade Zhengri, the rain is really heavy today, are you considering suspending the shooting?Assistant director Park Hak stood by the window worriedly, staring at the stormy scene outside.
We've missed too much time to delay any longer!Kim Jong Il shook his head firmly, then put on a raincoat and prepared to walk out.
Kim Jong Il felt a stinging pain in his face as he felt the rain hit him hard. But these pains are insignificant compared to the joy he felt at finishing the film. He poured almost all of his heart and soul into this movie.
In the wind and rain, he loudly instructed the heroine Hong Yingji: "Your eyes need to be more desperate, imagine the scene of your sister being brutalized!."”
He quickly checked everyone's condition, then closed his eyes in his chair and continued after a ten-minute rest.
When Kim Jong Il opened his eyes, he couldn't wait to walk behind the camera. He checked the angle of the camera and asked the staff to make minor adjustments, then shouted "action!" in satisfaction”。
His eyes twinkled as he saw the film. This is the perfect composition of the shot in his mind, which best highlights the melancholy beauty of the scene.
Kim Jong Il has never slackened off, and he has devoted himself to it day after day in such intensive work. For him, filmmaking is like riding a wild horse, and there must not be a moment of slackening.
He always keeps an eye on every detail, fearing that a small mistake will ruin the early effort.
The role of the new members in the main creative team.
Kim Jong Il stopped filming and patiently made his own request to the 18-year-old rookie actor Hong Young-hee: "cut!."Hong Yingji, this paragraph needs richer emotional expression, Hua Ni is desperate and hopeful at this stage, do you understand?”
This is undoubtedly a rather difficult challenge for an actor who is just starting out in his film career. However, Hong Young-hee did not show weakness and firmly begged the director to give her another chance.
Action!In front of the camera, Hong Young-hee squatted alone in a cabin on the set. Her face was muddy, her hair was messy, and her eyes were staring blankly at a spot in the void.
She had just learned the news of her sister's brutal murder, and her heart was extremely heavy.
She took a deep breath, her sister's innocent smile coming to mind. Tears welled up, her body trembled slightly, and her eyes flashed with a sparkle of determination and struggle.
Chinese audiences praised Hong Young-hee's emotionally charged performance, and she became famous, hailed as a "people's actress" and even made it to North Korean bills at the time.
The sensational items introduced by China technology projects.
The screening hall of the state-owned film company in Beijing was in the winter of 1972. It was full, but the theater was quiet.
Hong Yingji played Hua Ni on the screen, she hugged her sister ** who was not yet blind and cried, and there was a cry from the audience.
People were still moving to tears after the screening, and they were enthusiastically discussing the movie they had just made. This is the scene of the Chinese debut of the film adaptation of the North Korean opera "The Flower Girl".
I was struck by this multi-country story, which shows the common destiny of our people.
Yes, both in North Korea and in China, the poor are experiencing similar struggles.
I am deeply amazed that these poor people have never given up their longing and pursuit of a better life even in difficult times.
The film impressed everyone from the top of the studio to the general public, and even ended up setting a new record for screenings and box office receipts in China.
It also plays an important role in promoting friendship between the Chinese and North Korean peoples and promoting cooperation between the film industries of the two countries.
In the movie, Hua Ni sang "The Flower Girl" for her dying mother, and this tragic hymn touched everyone. This national sentiment eventually became a force that resonated with the whole world.
The world tour has reached 1,400 performances.
The North Korean opera "The Flower Girl" caused a sensation after its introduction in China, and the crew quickly formulated plans for overseas tours, starting with neighboring Japan, and then gradually expanding to many countries in Europe and the United States.
Their first tour took place at Tokyo Dome Stadium. When the theme song "Flower Girl" was sung, the whole venue was silent. As the plot reached its climax, the audience couldn't help but stand up and applaud.
This transnational ** story deeply touched the Japanese people.
Subsequently, the crew visited Vienna, Paris, Milan and other places. Despite the language and distance barriers, the play is still powerful. Each performance was packed and won a round of applause.
Subsequently, they also toured to the former Soviet Union, Northern Europe, and even Africa. While touring countries such as Mexico and Brazil in South America, many viewers even developed a deep emotional resonance with the characters in the show.
This Korean folk drama has successfully toured more than 1,400 performances around the world, propelling it to a wider international stage. This is a testament to the power of art forms such as drama to transcend borders and languages.
It is also a vivid example of a worldwide case that facilitates East-West exchanges and mutual learning.