On the evening of June 15, the red carpet ceremony of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Ceremony was held at the Shanghai Grand Theater. Many well-known crews and filmmakers appeared on the red carpet, including Xu Zheng and Xin Zhilei, the creators of "Retrograde Life", "Dogs" Guan Hu, Peng Yuyan, Tong Liya, the main creators, as well as Shen Teng, Ma Li, etc. who are collaborating on "Tomato 3.0" for the third time.
The crew of "Retrograde Life". Picture/Jiupai News Zhou Yuhe
[1] Xu Zheng continues to pay attention to social issues, "Retrograde Life" focuses on delivery workers
"Retrograde Life" is a movie focusing on delivery workers. As the director and starring Xu Zheng once posted on WeChat Moments that August See you at the theater on the 9th. On the red carpet, Xu Zheng introduced that this movie depicts a delivery boy who works very hard and has made a lot of contributions to society. The original intention of making this movie was to be moved by seeing some real materials, "This movie The focus is relatively broad, all those people who are working hard to make a living, (they) have been laid off and unemployed, but their families have mortgages to repay, seniors and juniors, and small groups. Their families have fallen into a dark moment, (send) Delivery is a career he has chosen”.
Starring Xin Zhilei is working with Xu Zheng for the first time. She thinks her role this time is different from the past, as she is part of an (unemployed) family. Xu Zheng added, "She (Xin Zhilei) had just finished playing Li Li, and she looked like a goddess in everyone's eyes. Suddenly, in our play, she fell into the dust, so it was a completely different performance, very Wonderful. "
In addition, the leading actor's representative also sent blessings to the delivery boy. Wang Xiao said, "Thank you for your hard work, delivery boys. In fact, we meet every day, but we always pass by in a hurry. I hope you like this video." Jia Bing said, "The delivery boy is working hard, please pay attention to safety when riding."
According to Douban Movies, "Retrograde Life" tells the story of Gao Zhilei (played by Xu Zheng), who was once high-spirited. Under the pressure of life, he "stalled" in his middle age and deviated from his original life trajectory. A momentary impulsive decision made him instantly change from his family's " "Little pride" has become the "leftovers" of society. However, he never expected that this was just the starting point of his "retrograde life". Continuous changes came like a storm, forcing him to face himself again. When the burden of life really weighed on his shoulders, he chose to become a delivery boy and start over from a new starting point. Gao Zhilei, who shuttled through the streets and alleys of the city, met a group of like-minded "knights" on the road. During the time they spent together, he I deeply understand the true feelings of warmth and coldness in the world, and gradually find the lost courage and faith in this "retrograde road" full of hardships, and redefine the new direction of life.
Previously, Xu Zheng, who has the dual identity of director and actor, has had many hit movies. He is the first "double billion" director in the Chinese film industry, a director and starring actor in Chinese films with a box office of tens of billions, and the total box office of his film works exceeds 23 billion.
Many of his films focus on social reality issues. "I'm Not the God of Medicine" released in 2018 focuses on leukemia patients. The role played by Xu Zheng is the exclusive agent of Indian generic drugs for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia.
For this film, he won the Best Actor at the 55th Golden Horse Awards.
[2] The "Shen Ma Group" made love, and Shen Teng said that nothing he wore could match Ma Li.
It is worth noting that Shen Teng and Ma Li also stepped on the red carpet of the Shanghai Film Festival with their third collaboration with Ma Li. The film is a remake of "The Richest Man in Xihong City" based on the original script, and is called "Xihong City 3.0".
The host invited the two "old partners" to take a photo and compare their feelings. He praised Shen Teng for dressing very beautifully and asked if it was to match his partner. Shen Teng smiled and replied, "Nothing I wear can match Ma Li."
"Shen Ma Combination". Photo/Jiupai News "Dogs" directed by Zhou Yuhe
Guan Hu just won two awards at Cannes. On the red carpet, lead actor Peng Yuyan talked about the puppy Xiao Xin, another star of the film, "There was a puppy in the film. After filming, I had very strong feelings for it, so I adopted it and took it to Cannes. He won the "Golden Palm Jury Award for Dogs" and now he sleeps on the bed and I sleep on the floor."
According to Douban Movies, "Dog Formation" tells the story of a northwest town more than ten years ago. Erlang (played by Eddie Peng), who had just been released from prison, returned to his hometown. Faced with prejudice and defense, he didn't know how to start a new life. After being forced to join the dog hunting team to make a living, Erlang rescued a stray black dog. He also gained the courage to go on the road again through getting along with the black dog. Life blooms more fiercely and powerfully in the dark, and one person and one dog save each other.
Guan Hu’s other new film "A Man and a Woman" was also shortlisted for the main competition of the Golden Goblet Award at this Shanghai International Film Festival. The film stars Huang Bo and Ni Ni. It tells the story of the two protagonists who, after being separated by a wall in the same hotel, confided their pressure to each other during the short intersection of their lives, and found a spiritual harbor; but before the answer was revealed, the choice came to an abrupt end.
Nine News Reporters. Li Yang, Zhou Yuhe, Shanghai report
[Source: Jiupai News]
