In Beijing Satellite TV, which is full of Beijing charm, a new drama showing the charm and historical legend of Beijing is in full swing. Tonight, this 41-episode legendary masterpiece "Xuanwumen" set in the Xuanwumen period of the Xianfeng period in the late Qing Dynasty has attracted a lot of attention.
In the play, the jade carver Li Yunmian carves a dragon's eye jade related to the fortune of the country - jade pomegranate with his exquisite skills, which is mysterious and precious, attracting the anticipation of both inside and outside the palace.
Li Yunmian walked through the Xuanwu Gate and walked into the depths of the splendid palace, he carefully held the treasures hidden under the cloth, and stood solemnly around, and Emperor Xianfeng was full of expectations. The moment the curtain is lifted, this dragon's eye jade is like a treasure that has been sleeping for thousands of years, the texture is like clotted fat, the luster is restrained, delicate and hard, warm and solemn, as if carrying a heavy history and future prophecy.
However, the legend behind this treasure is particularly ironic in the turbulent late Qing Dynasty, where the fate of the country was not reversed by the appearance of the treasure, but revealed that the Qing court was already in turmoil.
The scene of Li Yunmian entering the palace to offer treasure in the play is very dramatic, he cautiously responds to all forces, every step is frightening, and a careless sentence may lead to death.
Subsequently, his son Li Tianshun fell into a new predicament, facing the test of life and death after the chief eunuch designed to steal the national treasure. Fortunately, the resourceful Baylor played by Wang Zijian came to help, and finally found the lost treasure in the crisis, resolving a life and death crisis.
With its unique story structure, vivid character creation and strong historical and cultural heritage, Xuanwumen once again awakened people's memories of the era of legendary dramas, and also proved that such themes still have strong attraction and vitality among contemporary audiences.
At the beginning of the series, the multiple crises faced by the Li family are portrayed in a gripping way with a fast-moving plot. From the thrilling offering of treasures in the court, to the grievances of treasure theft framed, to the twists and turns of children's love, there are three climactic plot twists in just two episodes, which are amazing. Such a compact narrative is not only efficient and powerful, but also maintains the charm that a legendary drama of the era should have.
In addition, one of the highlights of "Xuanwumen" is the star-studded supporting cast. Director Wang Xiaokang joined hands with the starring Ren Zhong, Tong Lei, Wang Zijian, and more senior national treasure artists such as Zhang Fengyi, Lei Kesheng, Siqin Gaowa, Li Mingqi, and powerful actors of the Mesozoic Era such as Zhao Yi joined. Each character is telling their own ups and downs in their lives under this Xuanwu Gate.
Zhang Fengyi plays Li Tianshun's father Li Yunmian in the play, a jade carver with outstanding skills. The characters he portrays have a distinct spirit of the older generation of craftsmen, who not only uphold the backbone, but also know how to judge the situation. When he met the saint, he was calm and unyielding; And when dealing with Cixi, he showed the astuteness and wisdom of the common people. When he faced the coercion of foreigners to hand over the national treasure, his determination to defend to the death and his strong personality were vividly interpreted by Zhang Fengyi.
Another soul character, Siqin Gaowa, plays the role of Cixi in the play, and her acting skills are as deeply rooted in the hearts of the people as ever. is different from the strong image common in previous film and television works, Siqin Gaowa created a gentle and friendly Empress Dowager Cixi on the surface, but in fact she is deeply scheming. This kind of hidden ruthlessness makes the characters more complex and three-dimensional, which is impressive.
Zhao Yi is a frequent guest of legendary dramas of the era, and the Wang Tongren he played in the play this time can be called the core villain. He not only thinks about the male protagonist's wife, but also calculates everything, and when love is unfulfilled, he actually plans a despicable trap. In a scene of collusion with the government, he interpreted the character's cunning, sycophancy, and deep bone marrow, which made people hate itchy.
Wang Zijian transformed and challenged in this play, and successfully created the image of Baylor in the palace. From a supporting role in comedy to a serious theme, he plays the role with ease with his clever speech and just the right sentence breaks, as well as the majesty and knowledge of advancing and retreating in the face of different roles. Whether it is teaching a lesson to the chief eunuch of the fox and the tiger, or saving people from danger with witty words in front of Cixi, Wang Zijian has shown excellent acting skills that are not inferior to those of senior actors.
Ren Zhong played the leading role in the play this time, with the word "hard" as the core feature, creating an image of an iron-clad craftsman in the turbulent era of the late Qing Dynasty. He resolutely fought back in the face of injustice, resolutely and independently treated marriage, and was determined to protect his lover, through a series of bold actions and decisive choices, vividly depicting a picture of the life of ordinary people who stick to their beliefs in troubled times.
In addition to the above, other supporting roles in "Xuanwumen" also shine brightly, such as Li Chengru, Yu Bin and other outstanding actors, although their roles are limited, they also contributed wonderful performances, forming a strong acting competition force, so that the performance of the protagonist can not be slack.
One of the biggest highlights of the drama "Xuanwumen" is its strong "Beijing flavor". Screenwriter Yang Guoqiang has created high-scoring works such as "Teahouse" and "Qianmen Louzi Jiuzhangjiu", etc., and has a deep understanding and grasp of old Beijing culture. The play is set in Xuanwumen and Niujie, telling a legendary story of ordinary people guarding national treasures for a hundred years, fully demonstrating the rich historical and cultural heritage and unique humanistic atmosphere of old Beijing.
The play reproduces the life scenes and social changes in old Beijing through many details, such as the traditional customs of the prisoner car passing through the Xuanwu Gate and the noon cannon to tell the time. Regardless of life and death, the Li family father and son have relayed to protect the national treasure and jade pomegranate for several generations, demonstrating the tenacity and national spirit of the old Beijingers.
Despite the potential problems caused by the deletion and adjustment of the series, with the vivid and plump group portraits of the characters and the original old Beijing style, as well as the perfect acting skills of the old actors, "Xuanwumen" is still a work full of charm and worthy of the audience's continuous attention. It reveals the spiritual core of the legendary dramas of the old Beijing era from a unique perspective, and makes people deeply feel the living conditions and spiritual pursuit of Beijingers in that era.