"Temporary Robbery" reveals that "It's a bit different" in the production of special episode Filming the story of Hong Kong's local little people Hide
1905 Movie News Fresh, special, and interlocking, the absurd crime comedy "Temporary Robbery" releases a slightly different production special, Er Dong Producer Sheng, Director Mak Kai-kwong, along with Aaron Kwok, Lam Jiadong, Simon Yam and other main creators, appeared on the scene and sincerely shared the behind-the-scenes creative experience of "The Temporary Robbery", revealing for the first time the style and core of this atypical Hong Kong film. Yee Dongsheng said frankly This is a non-serious and absurd crime Hong Kong film. This is a style that Aaron Kwok has never tried before. Gordon Lam said it is very fresh and interesting, while Simon Yam said it has a kind of black humor and exploration of human nature. As a new Hong Kong film, the movie "Temporary" "Robbery" innovatively combines absurd and criminal elements. There are no big characters in the whole film. Instead, it shows the story of Hong Kong's local low-level people trying to make a living through an unending series of robberies, striving to bring a refreshing experience to the audience. feelings. The film is produced by Er Dongsheng and directed by Mak Kai-kwong. It stars Aaron Kwok, Lam Jiadong, Simon Yam, and Zhang Keyi. It brings together three generations of Hong Kong veterans, middle-aged and young people. It will be released nationwide on January 19, 2024.
A rare new Hong Kong film on the big screen in recent years, showing the overlapping of human nature under the absurd crime story
As the new year's film in 2024, the movie "The Temporary Robbery" depicts Mei Lantian (played by Aaron Kwok), A Ting (played by Lam Jiadong), Murong Murong Fai (played by Ren Xianqi) is a story about three poor guys who accidentally formed a team to rob because they were short of money. Today, the film's first production special was revealed. The main creator appeared sincerely, using freshness and specialness as key words, and in a humorous and humble tone, sharing the temperament and core of "Temporary Heist" which is completely different from traditional Hong Kong films. At the same time, the special exposed the film More behind-the-scenes footage shows the happy and harmonious moments of the crew both inside and outside the show. In the special episode, producer Er Dongsheng admitted that this is an absurd crime Hong Kong film that is not too serious. Starring actors Aaron Kwok, Lam Jiadong, and Simon Yam all invariably used words such as fresh, interesting, and different black humor to describe "Temporary Robbery." Producer Er Dongsheng also specifically mentioned the issue of routines in Hong Kong films. This time it is also an attempt to show it to young audiences and give them a refreshing feeling.
director Mak Kai-kwong has worked quietly in the Hong Kong film industry for many years and has rich directing experience. He recalled that the movies he watched as a child all contained absurd or police and gangster elements, and he wondered whether these two elements could be combined together. This formed the unique style of "Temporary Heist". In addition to absurd crimes, it is also full of reality. The movie is based on the real life difficulties of ordinary people. As Ren Xianqi said: After reading the script, I found that it is actually some whimsical stories of people facing life difficulties. There are many barbaric and human elements in the process. At first glance, the movie "Temporary Robbery" looks like a robbery and melee, but at its core it explores the human choices made by a poor and ordinary person in a desperate situation and faced with the pressure of life and family. "Temporary Heist" breaks through traditional Hong Kong films that focus on action scenes. Instead, it focuses on the dilemmas of ordinary families. Therefore, the audience will have a sympathy similar to Stockholm Syndrome when watching the movie. They feel that these guys We are really at the end of our rope.
The crew worked diligently and truthfully to block Temple Street for seven days to shoot the entire film, focusing on small characters to show the resonance of the underlying reality.
In the special episode, Aaron Kwok, who played the gangster Mei Lantian, recalled when filming the street robbery scene and revealed that in order to pursue a more realistic scene, the crew used With the support of the relevant local government departments, the filming was completed in one shot and the Temple Street in Hong Kong was blocked for seven days. It can be described as striving for excellence. Zhang Keyi, who plays the role of police officer Jiang Jie, said emotionally: In the shooting scene, when I was risking my life, the surrounding environment was too realistic.On the set, the leading actors were also very dedicated and focused. They often discussed their roles and performances together, naturally creating a series of chemical reactions. As Ren Xianqi said: This is an enjoyable process, and my salary is a good script.
Director Mai Qiguang, who has had a deep relationship with the leading actors since he was an assistant director, Er Dongsheng joked: He has filmed more movies than me. Among the assistant directors I have ever used, he is the only one who dares to The scene that hurt me also showed the strict requirements of director Mai Qiguang. Er Dongsheng also revealed that many of the absurd and humorous scenes in the film came from the director's whimsical ideas. There are actually no big characters in this movie, they are all small characters. As an absurd crime movie from a group perspective, each character in "Temporary Robbery" has its own unique charm, whether it is the wrestler Mei Lantian who embarks on the road of robbery for his family; Under the pressure of buying a house and raising a family, Ah Ting was involved in the turmoil with his brother, or Murong Fai, who came up with the idea of robbing to save the nursing home. They both represent the expectations and dreams of different families and people in Hong Kong, which are also the expectations of ordinary people in today's society. The epitome of crisis and dilemma. I believe that when the movie is released, the audience will definitely find some resonance and comfort in it.
The movie "Temporary Robbery" is produced by Er Dongsheng and directed by Mak Kai-kwong. It stars Aaron Kwok, Lam Jiadong, Simon Yam, and Zhang Keyi, and also stars Lin Xue, Lu Haipeng, Liang Zhongheng, Bao Qijing, Wang Minde, Sun Jiajun, Zeng Bit, Fu Jiachun, Zhang Songzhi, Jiang Starring Zhuo Wen, Chen Yishen and Wang Songyin, with a friendly appearance by David Jiang and a special appearance by Wu Dingxin, it will be released nationwide on January 19, 2024.
