The selection of director Stephen Chow's new project "Women's Football" is underway, and after the concept of the women's football version of "Shaolin Football", the long-lost news has finally ushered in substantial progress. He has changed his original name to "Women's Football" and officially launched the actress audition.
Our selection criteria are clear and easy to understand, and according to Taiwanese media, the key focus is on five aspects: the first condition is natural acting talent, which includes excellent camera performance, performance potential, ability to communicate fluently with the director, and efficient performance with the same actors, showing unparalleled tacit understanding.
The key factor is superior fitness. This goes without saying, for football-themed movies, fierce confrontations such as shooting and running are essential elements.
Stephen Chow obviously does not favor actors who cannot play in person and frequently rely on stand-ins, so the physical requirements are crucial.
Stephen Chow adheres to quality standards, using former women's football star Zhao Lina as a mirror and paying attention to the moral quality of actors. This is not only to maintain the reputation of the film, but also a wise move for him to look forward to in-depth cooperation with her in the future.
Returning to the essence of beauty, the charm of nature cannot be ignored. As an actor, the image in the movie is certainly attractive, but the real soul lies in that"Natural"。
In the age of rapid technological change, artificially carved beauty, although common, often conflicts with the realism of film art. As the master Zhang Yimou emphasized, movies are more favored"Unretouched face"。
The world is open and unbounded, restrictions are completely eliminated, and the only bright spot is the insistence on selecting "amateurs". It will be interesting to see what kind of performers will be born.
After time precipitation, "The New King of Comedy" failed to win the audience's love and attracted the question of "fried cold rice", the director, who once wrote brilliantly with "Shaolin Football" 23 years ago, is now restarting the classic IP at the age of 62.
If this new work encounters a box office waterloo again, I am afraid that it will have a big impact on its reputation.
However, looking back on the moment that made him win the annual box office in Hong Kong and win the Best Director crown at the Academy Awards, we will wait and see whether this adaptation can lead him to regain his majesty and create new brilliance.
A filmmaker who came from a humble background but made a name for himself in the film industry with his perseverance, he turned his bitterness into comedy elements, created timeless classics, and brought countless laughs to the world.
Now that he has achieved fame, can his art continue to be a unique source of joy that people look forward to?
Stephen Chow's directorial work "The King of Comedy" is regarded as a portrayal of his inner story, and he has personally experienced the struggle of the unknown dragon. The success of this film stems from his own profound experience.
In the sequel "The New King of Comedy", he poured the wisdom of time precipitation into the protagonist and gave the protagonist a grand protagonist chapter where dreams come true, however, such an idealized ending has sparked a lot of discussion.
Because the beauty in the movie seems to be detached from his personal real experience, it seems a little abrupt, but it just shows his pursuit of art beyond reality.
In the chapter of "Preface to King Teng's Pavilion", there is such a far-reaching sentence: "Swallowing mountains and rivers, heroic as stars, King Teng's Pavilion stands proudly at the intersection of East and West, bringing together elite guests from the southeast." ”
This name is undoubtedly a symbol of the mother's endless expectations for her son, and she expects him to be like a dragon flying and a phoenix dancing to achieve his ambitions.
However, the hardships of life shrouded him like a fog, his family's poverty made his material resources limited, and quarrels often revolved around the small matters of daily livelihood.
In the pain of the divorce of her parents, her mother strongly pulled the three sisters and brothers to grow up, and the tenacity and dedication are indescribable.
As early as middle school, he showed perseverance, and was attracted by Bruce Lee's charm while working part-time.
In order to chase his dream, he used his work-study savings of 300 yuan to resolutely learn from martial arts master Huang Chunliang, eager to become a dazzling superstar like Bruce Lee.
This love of acting led him to look for part-time jobs while keeping an eye out for acting opportunities. At the age of 18, he made a leap forward and successfully signed a contract with a TV station to become a special actor, and since then he has embarked on a new stage in his career as an actor.
From the age of 18 to 26, he overcame obstacles on the road to pursue his dreams, and spent countless bleak days and nights.
During this period, his life was so simple that food and clothing became a problem, and he ran around for interviews in major film and television projects every day, telling himself again and again with perseverance that he couldn't give up.
He had hoped to be admitted to the wireless artist training camp, but unfortunately he was unable to do so, but under the guidance of his peers, he seized the opportunity to enter the evening training class for wireless artists and continued to hone himself.
After seven years of TV drama as a foil, he successfully passed the test of film audition with perseverance and hard work, and although the role was insignificant, director Lee Xiu-hyun was impressed by his dedication and enthusiasm for his acting career.
's wonderful performance in "Thunderbolt Pioneer" won him the honor of Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Horse Awards, and since then, this once small supporting actor has turned around gorgeously, proved his name with his strength, and has become a bright acting star.
With praise, he was not complacent, but chose to continue to forge ahead. It was this tenacious attitude that earned him the title of the protagonist of "The Saint of Gambling" in 1990.
This role not only made him famous in the Hong Kong film and television industry, but also broke box office records and became a brilliant chapter. After ten years of baptism as an actor, at the age of 28, he finally ushered in the dawn of his career.
After ten years of personal performance, he has accumulated a wealth of artistic wisdom on his way as an actor. With the widespread recognition of his identity as an actor, he entered a new phase of filmmaking.
At the highlight of the 32-year-old, his ** work "Domestic Lingling Paint" was born, and the box office instantly jumped to the top three in Hong Kong, which undoubtedly verified his outstanding talent.
At the age of 34, he challenged himself with the movie "Ouchi Secret Agent Zero Hair" and achieved great success in one fell swoop.
This was followed by his self-directed and self-starred masterpiece "God of Food" at the end of the same year, which not only won considerable box office success, but also proudly broke into the international vision, becoming the highlight of the Venice International Film Festival.
At the age of 37, he directed and starred in "The King of Comedy", which not only topped the annual box office in Hong Kong, but also imprinted in the hearts of the audience with its unique artistic charm.
Since then, his lofty status in the film industry has been unparalleled, like an unshakable monument.
At the age of 39, he personally directed and starred in "Shaolin Football", which surpassed the achievements of "The King of Comedy", and won a number of major honors for his outstanding acting and directing talents, and his acting skills and directing skills have been deeply praised and widely affirmed inside and outside the industry.
At the age of 42, he returned to direct and starred in "Kung Fu" with a self-challenging attitude. This force won him the double honor of Best Picture at the Academy Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, and what is even more proud is that it even attracted the attention of the Golden Globe Awards in the United States.
His talent was once again recognized, winning the Golden Horse Award for Best Director. At the same time, through this movie, he discovered and became popular with the new generation of actress Huang Shengyi, and opened her shining star journey.
After years of precipitation, he made a gorgeous return at the age of 46, directing and starring in "Yangtze River No. 7", and won praise from the audience with his unique innovative perspective.
He discovered the "Star Girl" Xu Jiao with his discerning eyes and gave her a new development path, and her life was so bright.
At the turning point of his career at the age of 51, he announced the end of a new chapter in art with "Journey to the West: Conquering Demons", and then fell silent for three years to accumulate energy. Five years later, at the age of 54, he returned to the film industry with "Mermaid", together with a new generation of star girls Zhang Yuqi and Lin Yun.
This time, however, his work provoked a very different response from the audience, with both challenge and praise.
After years of vicissitudes, the 62-year-old returned with "The New King of Comedy", and the doubts of the past are still in his ears: "Has his talent faded?" This time, he was determined"Fight again"。
If this work is a little mediocre, I am afraid it will usher in enthusiastic "comments" from the audience.
After years of baptism, since the first cry on the screen at the age of 18, Stephen Chow, an ageless movie legend, is still on the front line of movies at the age of 62. He danced almost with film throughout his career, but remained unmarried and devoted himself to art.
We look forward to seeing if his new work "Women's Football" can live up to expectations and bring a satisfying viewing experience to the audience."