"Farewell My Concubine" is an absolute classic film in the history of Chinese cinema, and it is still the top 1 artistic achievement in Chinese film history by most film critics, and it has received countless praises!
It's been 31 years in the blink of an eye, let's take a look at the past and present changes in the actors in "Farewell My Concubine", some people may be "disabled", but some people have successfully "counterattacked". When looking back at the changes of these actors, we can't help but sigh: time is indeed a double-edged sword.
1] Cheng Dieyi (actor: Leslie Cheung).
In 1993's "Farewell My Concubine", Leslie Cheung played the role of Cheng Dieyi, an affectionate and thoughtful male role. His outstanding performance deeply touched the audience and won him Best Actor at the 13th Hong Kong Film Awards. The image of Cheng Dieyi is not only a sad appearance, but also an unforgettable soul. This role has become an indelible symbol of Leslie Cheung's acting career.
Leslie Cheung's brilliant achievements in the film industry do not only come from "Farewell My Concubine". With his excellent singing skills and soulful acting skills, he became a representative figure of the Hong Kong music scene in the 80s and 90s. He has won many awards with films such as "A Chinese Ghost Story" and "A Chinese Ghost Story". At the same time, as a singer, his songs have also achieved great success, including "Silence is Golden", "Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter", etc., making him a legend in the pop music scene.
Over time, Leslie Cheung's appearance has also undergone changes. From his handsome face when he was young to his mature demeanor in the later period, he has always attracted the audience with his unique temperament and deep eyes. Despite his brilliant career, his inner world was troubled for a while, however, his brother finally died of depression on April 1, 2003, and this parting became a huge loss for the Chinese music scene.
2] Duan Xiaolou (actor: Zhang Fengyi).
Zhang Fengyi gained widespread attention for his role as Duan Xiaolou in the 1993 movie "Farewell My Concubine". In this movie, Duan Xiaolou is kind, upright, resolute, affectionate and righteous, and the "goodness" in these human beings is reflected in him, but in a special environment, those "goodness" may not have completely withstood the test, and the "evil" in human nature is exposed. In fact, Duan Xiaolou is the real you and me, and in his body, he can better reflect the real human nature.
After the film, Zhang Fengyi did not stop there. He has performed well in various fields such as films, TV dramas and stage plays, and has accumulated a wealth of acting experience. He has participated in a series of critically acclaimed film and television productions, deepening the audience's perception of him.
With the passage of time, Zhang Fengyi's appearance and career have undergone changes. Compared with the youthful image in "Farewell My Concubine", today's Zhang Fengyi is more mature and stable. In terms of career, he has continued to make a series of achievements, expanded his performance field, and become a veteran figure in the Chinese entertainment industry.
3] Yuan Siye (actor: Ge You).
Yuan Siye is a smart, domineering, and backbone person, although he is a fan of opera, he does not enter the play, and he cherishes Peking Opera but does not cherish Dieyi. In the whole story, the character of Yuan Siye does not appear much in the movie, but the image is very typical, three-dimensional, I like the fourth master played by Ge You, but in real life, I will not like people like the fourth master.
After "Farewell My Concubine", Ge You's acting career is thriving. He has created many popular roles in various film and television works, and has won many awards for his superb acting skills. In addition, he has also been involved in many fields such as directing and producing, and has become a banner in the Chinese film industry. His success has earned him acclaim not only nationally but also internationally.
Looking back on the image of Yuan Siye in "Farewell My Concubine", he showed an image in his prime. Now, Ge You is more calm and calm, exuding a mature charm that complements his age. His multifaceted development in his career has made his life more fulfilling, and he has more levels of resonance with the image in the play.
4] Juxian (actor: Gong Li).
The role of Juxian is far less than that of Duan Xiaolou and Cheng Dieyi. When she first appeared, the entire movie was already 54 minutes long. Despite this, this supporting character still has full integrity, a clear sense of hierarchy and a strong emotional communication effect. And Gong Li, who is only 27 years old, has successfully reborn Juxian into a woman who is "sensitive but not cunning, brave but not impatient, sad but not pretentious, fierce but not ruthless" with her acting skills beyond her age. With a five-star script and five-star acting skills, the role of Juxian can't be a classic. "Farewell My Concubine" fulfilled Juxian, and Juxian also fulfilled "Farewell My Concubine".
Gong Li not only left a deep mark in "Farewell My Concubine", but her career has also been a great success. Since 1987, she has successively participated in a series of classic works such as "Red Sorghum", "Hang the Red Lantern High", "Alive", etc., and has won many international film and television awards, becoming one of the representatives of Chinese films going international.
Age has gradually changed Gong Li's appearance, but the charm she exudes has become more and more intense. Today, Gong Li still maintains an elegant demeanor, and her appearance shows maturity and confidence. And in her career, she is not only an outstanding actress, but also a well-respected producer and director. Gong Li has not only won the love of domestic audiences, but also occupies an important position in the international film industry.
5] Nakun (actor: Yingda).
Throughout the play, he acts like a bystander. Such a character allows him to maintain his identity as a theater owner in the turmoil of the times, but he is always driven by those in power as a bystander of the times. Regarding the relationship between Cheng Dieyi and Duan Xiaolou, he saw it very thoroughly but never pointed it out. wanders around the protagonists, but never comes out, and a few sneers from time to time become evidence of his existence. Na Kun, to put it simply, is sensible, sensible, and grassy on the wall, falling with the wind. Observing words and feelings, examining the situation, in the final analysis, is just to protect the one-third of an acre of land in his garden.
In film and television works, Yingda not only created many unforgettable roles, but also won the recognition of the audience with her superb acting skills. Whether it's a historical drama, an urban drama or a comedy, he is always able to navigate a variety of different types of characters with ease, bringing wonderful performances to the audience.
Now, Yingda is no longer the Nakun in "Farewell My Concubine", but he has become more profound and mature in the polishing of the years. He is not only a versatile actor, but also a storyteller who presents life to the audience. I look forward to him continuing to show more talents in the future and interpreting more exciting chapters of his life with richer roles.
Six] Little Bean Niang (actor: Jiang Wenli).
Jiang Wenli's role as Little Bean Niang in "Farewell My Concubine" is one of the unforgettable characters in the movie. The agility and innocence of her youth left a deep imprint on the screen. The image of Little Bean Niang is not only innocent and innocent, but also a symbol of tenacious vitality. Her performance in the play has made people impressed by her acting skills and has become a treasure in the history of Chinese films.
Jiang Wenli's career did not stop at "Farewell My Concubine". She has maintained a high level of performance in her career. Over the years, she has participated in many excellent works, presenting the audience with full and layered roles. With her excellent acting skills and deep understanding, she successfully brought various characters to life in front of the audience.
The years never stay on the faces of actors, and Jiang Wenli is no exception. However, as time passed, the changes in her appearance did not detract from her charm, but became more and more precipitated by the polish of the years. She now exudes a restrained and flamboyant temperament, as if the baptism of the years has made her more mature and deep.
7] Red Guards (actor: Wu Dawei).
As a young actor, Wu Dawei successfully created the image of a Red Guard in "Farewell My Concubine", and his outstanding performance won praise from the audience. In the film, he plays the role of the Red Guard, which not only shows his enthusiasm for the revolution, but also shows the psychological turmoil of the younger generation in turbulent times. This role established David Ng's place in the film industry.
After Wu Dawei left "Farewell My Concubine", he was not solidified in one image, but showed a variety of acting talents. He is not only involved in films, but also actively participates in many fields such as TV dramas and dramas, becoming a versatile actor. His performance in different genres of works has won the recognition of the audience and the industry, and he has gradually become one of the leading figures in the film and television industry.
The growth of age has made Wu Dawei's appearance change a little, from a young Red Guard to a mature actor today, his face has more vicissitudes and depth. However, this change does not detract from his charisma, but rather makes it more appealing.
8] Master Guan (actor: Lu Qi).
Master Guan played by Lu Qi. Strictly speaking, in the sense of the overlord's farewell concubine, only the master is the real overlord, he can kneel for the play, he can be crazy for the play, Peking Opera is his profession, but also his job, and it is the mission of his life. He is hateful, his education method is despicable, he is respectable, and his life's work for the country is worthy of respect. But this is the helplessness of life, the vicissitudes of the world, and the complexity of human nature.
With the gradual heating up of his career, Lu Qi's life has also undergone earth-shaking changes. At the same time, Lu Qi's life in the entertainment industry has also attracted much attention, and his open-mindedness and calmness have become a high-profile symbol.
Compared with the image of Master Guan in "Farewell My Concubine", his multi-faceted brilliance in reality is richer. not only has deeper acting skills, but also richer life experience, creating a more three-dimensional and plump personal image.
9] Adult Primary Four (Actor: Lei Han).
Although he strenuously denied Cheng Dieyi. But everything he has is given by Cheng Dieyi, including his obsession with Yu Ji's beautiful and splendid artistic image. He, like Cheng Dieyi, is a person who can't give up the real art of Peking Opera. Therefore, Xiao Si is Cheng Dieyi in another era, he was also educated and trained by Cheng Dieyi in the harsh way in the theater, but the times have changed, Xiao Si resisted and rebelled, but he couldn't escape a tragic ending. It's a different ending in Dieyi's heart.
With the take-off of his career, Lei Han quickly made a name for himself in the film industry. He has participated in many excellent films, portrayed many different types of characters, and won praise from audiences and critics alike. His acting talent and in-depth understanding of the role have won him several important awards and become a shining star in the field of Chinese cinema.
Now, Lei Han has entered middle age, and the years have left traces, but his appearance and charm are becoming more and more mature. From a young adult junior to the present, he is not only more stable in appearance, but also reveals a deep charm. The years have not diluted his presence, but have made him more calm and mature.
10] Young Little Beans (actor: Yin Zhi).
For the first time in the film, I began to read Sifan "I am a man, not a female Jiao'e", it is the first appearance of the young Xiaodouzi, the young Xiaodouzi is different from the childhood Xiaodouzi, first of all, the head shape is different, and it also echoes the side of "Sifan" in "The little nun is twenty-eight years old, and her hair was cut off by the master in her youth", and it can also be seen that the troupe has always cultivated Xiaodouzi to the Danjiao.
After starring as Xiaodouzi in "Farewell My Concubine", Yin Zhi was not fixed on a specific image, but gradually broke the shackles of Xiaodouzi's image through continuous efforts and attempts. He has participated in a series of film and television works, involving different types of roles, showing excellent acting skills. Especially in some commercial blockbusters and popular TV series, his performance has been well received, winning more recognition for himself.
Yin Zhi is no longer the shy little bean in "Farewell My Concubine", but a successful and charismatic actor. The maturity of his appearance and the success of his career have allowed him to gain a firm foothold in the entertainment industry. And now he may be more calm and deep, but his heart is still full of love and pursuit of acting.
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