Cover News Reporter Xun Chao [Talk about Art·Character Introduction] Cheng Liang, director, screenwriter, and actor. Film and television works he has participated in directing include "Otaku Radio", "Shanghai Women's Illustrated Book", "Genius Game", "Flowers" and "Walking Agains

cover news reporter Xun Chao

[Talk about Art·Character Introduction]

Cheng Liang, director, screenwriter, and actor. Film and television works he has participated in directing include "Otaku Radio", "Shanghai Women's Illustrated Book", " Genius Game ", " Blossoms " and "Walking Against the Wind". Currently, the TV series "springs send love to " directed by Cheng Liang is currently on the air.

"Life rises in the morning and falls in the evening, and love meets unexpectedly." One is a cadaver plastic surgeon with an unruly personality but lonely body and mind, and the other is a gold medal salesman who is brave and dazzling despite physical defects. They were originally moving forward in their own worlds: one was accompanying his grandma in a small town, and the other was working hard for his career in a big city. However, under the arrangement of fate, they reunited and fell in love, starting a journey of understanding and respect. In the TV series "Spring Love" directed by Cheng Liang, "Chen Maidong" played by Li Xian and "Zhuang Jie" played by Zhou Yutong use love as a bond to heal each other's "imperfections" in the extreme pull. .

In an exclusive interview with a cover news reporter, Cheng Liang said frankly that the character settings of the two protagonists are particularly special. “One is a professional characteristic. Chen Maidong’s career is often ignored by others; the other is a physiological characteristic, Zhuang Jie.” Since childhood, I have been subjected to strange looks due to physical reasons. If I try to summarize "Spring to Lovers" with one theme, it is that all imperfections can be healed in the face of love, no matter what they have experienced, when true love comes. , that powerful power will heal everything. This is a story about mutual salvation, which is the importance of love."

Director Cheng Liang is scouting

"Love" is not the only password

html April 30, " "Spring to My Lover" enters its finale. While a large number of netizens used the 18 yuan screening fee as "share money" to express their blessings to the "Chen Huo Jie" couple, the drama is about the complex extreme pull between adults and the love of two-way redemption, about Zhuang Zhuang. The fireworks of life of the Chen family, the friendship between Grandma Chen, Grandma Lin, Aunt Liao Tao, Zhuang Jie and Wang Xixia, the elderly, middle-aged and young people in Xixia. Thoughts, as well as the soundtrack of the play, etc., have aroused widespread resonance among the audience.

Discussion on issues of life and death

Some viewers commented: "It feels like Nanping is my 'Yun Hometown', with different geographical longitudes and latitudes, but the same human feelings, a strong sense of return over time, and the beauty of the world hidden in the firewood, rice, oil and salt of the small courtyard." Warm healing is the background of the story, and two-way redemption and good taste are the main thread of the characters. This story based on the novel has both the emotional bond between people and a new interpretation of death, wrapping the world in tenderness. Together, feel the beauty of spring that heals people, close your eyes and rush!” “The love story is no longer just a fantasy romance, nor is it just the pain of youth, the hero and heroine share deep emotional needs, from life to individual life value, they all unfold. Face each other heart to heart; this story about death has also taught many viewers a required lesson in life. "In love dramas, 'love' is definitely not the only password." In Cheng Liang's view, people. Self-esteem and dignity are equally important in romantic dramas. At the same time, he also skillfully weaves real life and social issues into every detail of the plot, which not only balances the sweetness and sadism of the love story, but also deepens the work's discussion of life and society, making it unique among many love dramas. . "To me, romantic dramas are more about passion. The key is to express this passionate rhythm, fast and slow rhythms. Sweet, we also did a part of it." In fact, when he first saw the script, Cheng Liang was attracted by the realism in it. "During the filming process, we added a bit of modern idol drama temperament to blend reality and love."

In the play, men and women The protagonist never loses himself in the face of love. For example, "Zhuang Jie" bluntly said when analyzing her relationship with her best friend "Wang Xixia": "I really like Chen Maidong, but I prefer Shanghai and myself."Even in the face of the person she likes, she can stick to herself as always. "Chen Maidong", who is well aware of the real obstacles between the two, also showed his maturity and determination, even deleting Zhuang Jie's WeChat, in terms of emotions and They made a rational decision rationally, even if the choice was painful, which made Cheng Liang quite gratified: "They have not forgotten their respective situations because of so-called love. The themes and descriptions of their respective situations are very real and accurate. It was based on this true view of creation that we all came together. This is why I respect the script of this film. I basically followed the script word for word. ”

Two-way healing

Pay attention to details

Like Li Xian Zhou Yutong’s drama

What is adult love like? Real, direct, and complex. In "Spring Love", "Zhuang Jie" and "Chen Maidong" years later In the scene of meeting on the train, Zhuang Jie's eyes are full of memories and joy, and the hesitation and neatness of "Chen Maidong" when he is sent to the station are also intertwined in an instant, interpreting the contradictions and decisions of Chen and even the two people when facing emotions. The first kiss was impulsive, direct and passionate, without any sloppiness. The flirty look in the eyes, the ambiguity in the lines, the "flashback" plot of high school, and the precise capture of the characters' inner emotions by the episode soundtrack all made it possible. The audience felt the emotional fluctuations of the characters more deeply. This kind of delicacy and authenticity in emotional expression made netizens say, "The pace is tight, and 21 episodes are simply not enough!" "

Cheng Liang spoke highly of the performance of the two actors in the play: "Li Xian and Zhou Yutong are both very distinctive mainstream actors among contemporary young actors. They have a high level of appreciation of film and television art and high professional capabilities. . "In terms of actor selection, Director Cheng Liang bluntly said that this is a process of multiple considerations, but what is more important is the tacit understanding and common ideas between the actors. "We jointly hope that this performance will be restrained and appropriate. They both embody it quite fully. "

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Later, he used "breakthrough" to describe Li Xian's performance, "I have worked with Li Xian many times. He is worthy of being tempered by some good crews and good directors, and he has very high requirements for his performance. Gao, both in terms of body and lines, he was quite well prepared. In this drama, he dealt with emotions more than three times in an explosive manner, which was rarely seen before and was a huge breakthrough. "

Regarding Zhou Yutong's performance, Cheng Liang used the word "agile" to express it. "She is talented, relatively agile and relatively relaxed. She has a great ability to move the audience emotionally. But I also hope that her scenes will be more focused, not so fragmented, but more integrated. We have made relatively big pursuits in this regard. Just make ‘Zhuang Jie’ more neat and calm. Zhou Yutong cooperated very well with this. The shooting angle also doesn’t give people a casual feel. Zhou Yutong also did a great job, and many of the key scenes moved me very much. "

The scene of flying a kite in the play

During the directing process, Cheng Liang focused on authenticity and character, requiring actors to be sincere and restrained when expressing emotions, so that they can fully integrate into the role. "I filmed " "Spring", I had just come out of the crew of "Flowers", and for a relatively long time, I observed the directing style of director Wong Kar-wai. The actor must not only reflect the performance from the stage appearance, but also create an atmosphere as real as possible on the scene. At the same time, the actor must express the character very realistically, including all habitual movements, which must be concentrated in that time. "

Cheng Liang believes that reminding the details of the scene is the process of seeking truth. "'Did you think that way at that moment?' What was the density of the actions? 'What kind of person were you once and what are your behavioral habits? ', it must be expressed at that moment, and expressed in a condensed way. It is also necessary to pay attention to the sound schedule. At the same time, the characters must be realistic, the expressions must be appropriate, the angles of light and shadow, the tightness of the rhythm, etc. must be reminded to the actors."

Multi-dimensional discussion

Depicting a colorful picture of life

The tenderness conveyed by "Spring to a Lover" is far more than the love between the male and female protagonists. It also cleverly uses mother Liao (played by Liu Lin)'s heartache for her children and Nagging, the battle of wits and courage between the banker's younger siblings, Aunt Wu's enthusiasm for the town's men's and women's affairs, the uprightness and humor of Grandma Chen (played by Fang Fang), the like-mindedness among best friends, and the busyness and confusion of the funeral home staff, etc. Dimensionally, it paints a colorful picture of life. These seemingly trivial daily matters actually contain profound practical topics and social philosophies such as family, marriage and love, childbirth, life and death, and rural construction. In the interview, Cheng Liang also focused on the impact of group portraits on the overall atmosphere of the series. He said: "Our screenwriter Jian Yiwen attaches great importance to the depiction of group portrait ecology. She hopes that I can create rich characters in the play. We resolutely implement the atmosphere of life and integrate it with a strong sense of joy. We all hope that this picture is not just a love story between two people, but a story of family and collective love that can heal everyone emotionally in our hometown. "

Warmth and healing are the background of the story, which is also reflected in the visual presentation. Some Douban netizens said: "The director uses light, shadow and composition to present the fusion of people and scenery in the town. From early morning to evening, different pictures convey the same unique feeling. The slow pace and leisure of a small town. "

Cheng Liang said frankly: The happiest thing about filming is to be able to combine the local customs, fireworks and plot to create a unique visual experience. At the end of the eighth episode, the ashes of "Zhuang Jie"'s stepfather were found on the hills of Nanping Mountain The scene of gently swaying left a deep impression on many people. It is reported that in order to truly present this scene, Cheng Liang led the team to conduct high-altitude real-life shooting at a paragliding base near Quanzhou, Fujian. , and used aerial photography technology to take pictures when the sun was rising and the light was relatively good. "In his opinion, this scene shows extremely high artistic value from composition, light and shadow to color. "This is mainly due to the magnificent scenery of China's great rivers and mountains. "

Visual presentation attracts attention

"Spring Love" is now coming to an end, its popularity continues to rise, and the audience has received rave reviews, which undoubtedly makes Director Cheng Liang gratified. Looking back on the entire production process, from shooting to completion, he and his team Working side by side, they went through many stages such as initial editing, fine editing, mixing, and color grading. They put a lot of effort and sweat into each link. They were extremely rigorous in quality control, checking every step more than three times. Every frame and every sound effect was carefully polished to achieve the best effect. Such meticulousness and concentration made the entire creation process take up to seven or eight months, but for Cheng Liang, all the efforts were worth it. Because the audience's satisfaction is their biggest pursuit. "If the audience feels that some details are relatively exquisite, it is because they are highlighted in this way, and the audience deserves our efforts. "

Group portrait

Dialogue

Cover news: Many of the episodes in the play are very nice, and the use of opera at the beginning also fits the psychological description of the characters. In your opinion, what should the music, sound effects, opera, lines, etc. in film and television works be like? To add color to the storyline and the emotions of the characters?

Cheng Liang: In terms of music selection, we used a lot of young female singer Chen Jingfei, a talented girl who graduated from Tsinghua University. Although she has not yet entered the public eye. But many people know her musical talent and unique style. Songs like "Living Elsewhere" in the play have a sense of nostalgia and retro in a small town, which is meant to be expressed in the play by combining it with local Southern Fujian opera. There is a small sense of absurdity. Moreover, the scene where Zhuang Jie delivers food and then switches to watching others singing is very cinematic, and I like it very much.

cover news: The play also discusses the issue of young people returning to their hometowns to start businesses. What do you think of this phenomenon?

Cheng Liang: Although the economic conditions of Nanping Town are very good in all aspects, there are also many practical difficulties, especially the reality of brain drain being attracted to big cities. Whether it is the development of a small town or a big city, talent is a scarce resource. We see the great rivers and mountains of our motherland, and we also see that our hometown has a very rich ecology and space waiting for young people to go home and develop it. Our crew also has a certain mission to participate in and depict. In fact, bringing work experience in a big city and then going back to help with the construction of your hometown is also a kind of exchange of talents. Once talents come and go, the exchange will be balanced.

cover news: In the process of watching the drama, what audience feedback and comments impressed you deeply?

Cheng Liang: This drama is very popular now. There are many comments that "Spring Love" is a relatively eye-catching domestic drama this season. But I also want to see the audience’s complaints and see where they are dissatisfied. I think it should be the seventh or eighth episode when the audience is really emotionally invested. I will also make a summary to see where I have regrets and where I can do better.

cover news: What would you like to say to the viewers who like this show?

Cheng Liang: Some people call this work of ours "Xi Bran". This is really flattering. We dare not say that we are "Xi Bran", but we are particularly grateful for the readers' love.

cover news: What are the responsibilities and obligations of the director?

Cheng Liang: The director’s duty is not to give up on any scene, just like a doctor never gives up on any patient. No matter how difficult the script you encounter or the actual shooting conditions are, there will be various situations every day. Our duty is not to give up on any scene and make it as good as possible. In fact, it is not easy to do this, because one's physical and mental energy are consumed greatly. How to stick to this responsibility is a problem.

cover news: What other director’s works will be seen by the audience next?

Cheng Liang: The suspenseful movie "Genius Game" starring Peng Yuchang, Ding Yuxi is on schedule, and currently filming is the movie "Walking Against the Wind" starring Jing Boran, Zhuang Dafei 》. There will also be a drama adapted from Jin Yong's works, which is currently being prepared.

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