In the long river of Chinese film and television dramas, historical themes have always been an indispensable part.
Among the many historical dramas, "The Fission of the Great Qin Empire" broadcast in 2009 is undoubtedly a dazzling star.
With its profound plot, excellent acting skills and exquisite production, this drama won Douban 9The high score of 3 has become a generation of classics.
This series has many powerful actors, such as Hou Yong, Wang Zhifei, Lu Zhong, Xu Huanshan, etc., from the plot to the cast, from the lines to the costumes, every detail reveals the production team's careful polishing and deep understanding of history.
This drama not only restores the historical style of the Warring States Period to the greatest extent, but also reflects the deep thinking of contemporary Chinese society.
And the production process behind this drama is also full of wonderful stories and challenges.
01, the actors collectively became "illiterate".
The script of "The Fission of the Great Qin Empire" is one of the keys to its success.
In order to complete this work, the author Sun Haohui even gave up his stable position as a law professor and devoted himself to several years of historical research and creation.
When producer Jiao Yang first came into contact with this work, he was deeply shocked by it and immediately decided to put it on the screen.
In order to maintain the original flavor of the script, not only did Sun Haohui personally participate in the adaptation of the script and strictly control every detail, but they also hired veteran director Huang Jianzhong, a veteran with nearly half a century of experience in the film industry.
Huang Jianzhong encountered such a large and profound script for the first time, and was deeply shocked.
He spent eight months studying the script, taking more than 40 pages of detailed notes, and finally decided to keep the script full of pre-Qin dialogue.
This decision imbues the language with a sense of cultural depth and historical depth, but it also means that the actors have to deal with a large number of rare words and complex ancient dialogues.
As a result, there was even a peculiar scene inside the crew: the actors were holding dictionaries and reading and learning word by word like students, trying to grasp the exact meaning of each line.
This preparation process not only tests the memory and understanding of the actors, but also a big test of their professionalism.
Instead of simply memorizing lines, they are learning an ancient language to better interpret the characters of that era.
This respect for history and persistence in art makes every actor present a wonderful performance in the play that is different from the past.
02, Hou Yong almost refused to play Qin Xiaogong.
In "The Fission of the Great Qin Empire", Qin Xiaogong played by Hou Yong is a key character in the play.
But Hou Yong has rarely set foot in the field of costume dramas before, and he has a clear resistance to smearing a beard on his face and wearing a hood, and even considered refusing to appear at one point.
But the title of "The Fission of the Great Qin Empire" piqued his interest.
When he first met with director Huang Jianzhong, Hou Yong even recommended himself to play Qin Shi Huang, but soon learned that this role was not included in the play, and the story of Qin Shi Huang would not unfold until the subsequent works in the series.
This news almost made Hou Yong decide to give up the role.
However, after an in-depth understanding of the script, he was attracted by the deep historical background and characterization of the play, and finally decided to accept the challenge and play the role of Qin Xiaogong.
After receiving the role, Hou Yong knew almost nothing about Qin Xiaogong.
Therefore, in order to better shape this role, Hou Yong invested a lot of time in studying the historical background of Qin Xiaogong.
By reading a large number of historical materials, he gradually constructed the image of Qin Xiaogong.
He discovered that Qin Xiaogong was a visionary leader in Chinese history.
In order to restore a real Qin Xiaogong in the play, Hou Yong put a lot of effort into makeup and styling.
His stylist referred to the style of the Qin Dynasty Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and strived to restore the style of that era.
When Hou Yong finished putting on makeup, putting on a mustache, and matching his unique melon seed face, in Wang Zhifei's words, it was simply "the Terracotta Warriors and Horses".
During the filming process, Hou Yong invested great enthusiasm and energy in the interpretation of the role.
He is not only satisfied with the imitation of the superficial image, but also pays more attention to the inner emotional experience.
His performance in the play not only makes people feel the authority and wisdom of Qin Xiaogong, but also shows the humanity and emotional depth of this historical figure.
Hou Yong's superb acting skills make the role of Qin Xiaogong an important attraction in the series, adding a lot of color to the whole play.
03, an old drama bone who was stumped by lines.
Shang Ying, played by Wang Zhifei, is a key character in "The Fission of the Great Qin Empire".
As a senior actor, Wang Zhifei has always been known for his excellent line skills and profound acting skills.
However, in "The Fission of the Great Qin Empire", he also encountered unprecedented challenges.
The dialogue in the script is full of complex classical Chinese and rare characters, which can be a challenge for even experienced actors.
This process is not only a challenge to his acting skills, but also a test of his in-depth understanding and performance of the role.
Wang Zhifei had to spend a lot of time trying to understand the meaning of these classical lines and trying to translate them into emotional, expressive performances.
His character, Shang Ying, is not only a traditional historical figure, but also a representative of Legalist thought, a flesh-and-blood, wise and far-sighted politician, a reformer and thinker.
This performance is not only a reproduction of history, but also a deep excavation of the complex psychology and emotions of the characters.
In order to better present the depth and complexity of this role, Wang Zhifei not only worked the lines, but also made a lot of preparation and exploration in the emotional expression of the character.
in-depth study of the historical background and character of Shang Ying, just to strive to restore a real and three-dimensional image of Shang Yang in the play.
And Wang Zhifei's Shang Ying has indeed proved that he is worthy of being a leader in the Chinese theater industry.
His performance vividly presents the wisdom, courage, inner contradictions and struggles of Shang Ying, a historical figure, and provides the audience with a profound historical experience.
And Wang Zhifei's efforts and dedication have also been highly praised by the crew members.
The Fission of the Great Qin Empire is not just a historical drama, it is a deep reflection and artistic representation of an era.
Through a brilliant plot, excellent acting skills, and a deep understanding of history, it shows China's deep cultural heritage and the high level of television production.
And its success lies not only in its superb production and the excellent acting skills of the actors, but also in the unremitting efforts of a group of artists in pursuit of perfection.
The success of this drama proves that a good historical drama can not only entertain the audience, but also inspire thinking and leave a profound cultural impact.
Even with the passage of time, it is still a peak of China's Warring States historical dramas, which is difficult to surpass. (Written by West Window Snow).