Low temperature, high wind speed, high altitude... At the Tianmo Film and Television Base in Zhangjiakou, more than 100 kilometers away from Beijing, the online movie " charges ", adapted from the heroic deeds of New China's first "super combat hero" Yang Gensi, is in full swing. Photographed on location. It is reported that the filming progress of "Charge" is currently more than half-way, and is expected to be completed on February 3 and meet the audience within the year. Recently, Gao Changli, Director of the TV Drama Department of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and his delegation went to the crew to investigate, understand the filming situation, provide guidance, and encourage the crew to use the "Charge" spirit to film "The Charge" well.
"Charge" is under the key guidance of the State Administration of Radio and Television, and was selected into the "2023 TV Series Guidance and Support Special Fund" support project of the State Administration of Radio and Television. It is jointly invested and produced by Tencent Video and Yinchang Time Film and Television. It is directed by Cui Yanlong and written by Jia Honghao. The film tells the story of Yang Gensi, who led three companies to attack Changjin Lake during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, and repelled eight rounds of U.S. attacks at Xiaogaoling. In the end, when the ammunition was exhausted and there were only two wounded in the platoon, Yang Gensi picked up the last soldier. The story of the explosive pack dying together with the enemy and defending the position with his life.
Yao Ling, a self-made film producer of Tencent Video, said that in order to ensure the rigor of the work to the greatest extent, "Charge" invited experts in party history and military history to serve as creative consultants. The crew carefully studied the clothing worn by the volunteers when they entered North Korea in different periods. Under the guidance of military experts, they determined the military uniforms and hats of Yang Gensi's company when they entered North Korea in 1950, restoring historical details to the maximum extent possible. Screenwriter Jia Honghao said that he repeatedly revised and polished the lines with the advice of consultants. In order to increase the professionalism of the actors, the crew required the actors to join the set in advance and undergo professional military training before filming started. At the
symposium, Lu Yang, head of film content of Tencent Video Film and Television Content Production, introduced that "Charge" is currently shot in two groups: one group is shooting a "literary opera" based on marching scenes on Prairie Road in Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou; A group filmed a "martial arts drama" focusing on the Xiaogaoling battle at the Tianmo Film and Television Base in Huailai County, Zhangjiakou City.
In Zhangjiakou in winter, the lowest temperature reaches minus 20 degrees Celsius. The filming location is located in a "big wind outlet", and the crew is often blinded by the pervasive wind and sand. Due to the high wind speed, it is basically impossible to complete the on-site recording, and usually they need to take one shot and then fill in the sound. Lu Yang said: "The film crew often starts work at three or four in the morning, but can only shoot for about five hours a day, because we have to shovel snow and hike into the mountains. On the first day of filming, we didn't finish work until three in the morning."
For Gao Changli commended the crew for taking proactive measures to ensure filming in the face of difficult natural conditions. He also affirmed the service and image quality of "The Charge". As for the next filming work of the crew, Gao Changli pointed out that they must pay attention to artistic expression, and rely on literary and opera to "conquer the world" with war themes. They must use more delicate emotional foreshadowing and detailed description to set off the fearless spirit of the volunteer soldiers; they must pay attention to innovation in the filming process, New inspirations and new sparks can be collided at the scene; the role of the temporary party branch must be fully utilized, and on the basis of uniting people and inspiring motivation, organize everyone to share their experiences and thoughts, so that each character can leave a deep impression on the audience.
Huang Rujun, former director of the Scientific Research Management Department of the Central Party History Research Office, etc., gave tips and suggestions on the plot, details, lines, etc. of the film, and provided guidance for the adjustment and modification of the work.
Text | Reporter Gong Weifeng
Picture | Tencent Video
