The Cantonese opera movie "Mrs. Qiao Guo" currently being screened in major theaters has new trends. In the past three days, the lead star Zeng Xiaomin and other main creators of the crew rushed to Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Foshan, Foshan Sanshui, Dongguan and other places to meet with local audiences. There were six road shows in five cities, and the enthusiasm of the audience allowed the creators to experience first-hand the popularity of this movie.
"After visiting several cities, they are basically young people."
"After visiting several cities, they are basically young people. This allows me to see the huge audience potential of opera movies." Cantonese opera movie "Mrs. Qiao Guo" "Leading star Zeng Xiaomin sighed. There were six road shows in five cities, and the post-screening time for each show was not enough. Movie fans, theater fans, and more new friends who became "fans" of Cantonese opera because of "The Legend of White Snake·Love " and "Mrs. Qiao Guo" We have endless thoughts to express, endless questions to ask, and endless love for the creators.
The Cantonese opera film "Mrs. Qiao" tells the story of Madam Xian, "China's first heroine", who made outstanding contributions to safeguarding national unity, promoting national unity and promoting the development of Lingnan. The film won the "Best Opera Film" award at the 36th China Golden Rooster Awards and was released in theaters across the country on July 5. The film is produced by Pearl River Film Group, jointly produced by Guangdong Cantonese Theater and Guangdong Pearl Film and Television Production Co., Ltd., filmed by Guangdong Pearl Film and Television Production Co., Ltd., and jointly produced by the Propaganda Department of the Maoming Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China. Wang Chuilin, Party Secretary and Full-time Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Pearl River Wang Yijun, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Film Group, serves as the producer, Li Bin, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, serves as the chief planner, Sun Jinhua, deputy general manager of the Pearl River Film Group, serves as the chief producer, and Guangdong Pearl Film and Television Production Co., Ltd. General manager Liu Jiajia serves as the producer.
The film stars Zeng Xiaomin, winner of the Wenhua Performance Award and the Plum Blossom Award for Chinese Drama, starring Wen Ruqing, a national first-class actor, and Peng Qinghua, a national first-class actor and Plum Blossom Award winner. Ten national first-class actors, including Ding Fan, a high-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor, and Peng Chiquan, a famous Cantonese opera performing artist, co-starred.
The creator of "Mrs. Qiao" interacts with the audience.
Three swipes and four swipes are the norm, and young viewers have "venomous" eyes and "sweet" mouths
"How was the makeup style determined?" "What is the meaning of the butterfly at the end?" "The dance that Mrs. Xian danced when bidding farewell to her husband How did you create it? "... During the five-city road show, the creators were often surprised and delighted by the audience. I was surprised that these questions were so detailed and professional. I was happy that these questions were asked, which proved that everyone not only watched the movie, but even savored the details.
Zeng Xiaomin answered questions from the audience at the road show.
At the Hangzhou show, Zeng Xiaomin, the "White Snake" beloved by the audience, this time transformed into "China's first heroine" Mrs. Xian. The characters have changed, and the background of the story has also changed to ancient Lingnan, which is not so familiar to the audience in Hangzhou. However, everyone's love for "The Lady of Qiao" is still the same as that of "The Legend of White Snake: Love", and it has not diminished at all. Many viewers said that because they love this movie, they have watched it twice, three times or even four times. From being immersed in the story at the beginning, to appreciating the details, performances, and music... they have gained a lot every time.
Young audiences enthusiastically expressed their praise for "Mrs. Qiao Guo".
A Hangzhou audience said frankly that she fell in love with Cantonese opera movies from "White Snake: Love", and now she is obsessed with "Mrs. Qiaoguo". "The styles and themes of the two works are completely different, but they both made me feel like Cantonese opera movies." Charm". She sighed: "I missed something good before!" Her regretful tone made the whole audience laugh. An audience member at the Dongguan Theater said that he liked both Cantonese opera films, but he preferred "The Lady of Qiao" even more. "I think it has a stronger cinematic feel."
Road shows have become on-site Cantonese opera teaching, and there are always fans who are self-taught.
At almost every road show, audiences ask the creator to teach Cantonese opera, and Zeng Xiaomin always responds to requests.At the Hangzhou show, she led the audience to learn the recitation word for word: "I am from Lingnan, and my whole family serves the emperor... I will be a woman throughout my life, heading north to the heart of the Central Plains." At the Shenzhen show, she taught the audience how to make "wrist flowers", and the whole family His wrists are flying in the field, which is really beautiful to watch.
Viewers learn how to make "wrist flowers".
Among Cantonese opera movie audiences, there are always hidden dragons and crouching tigers. At the Shanghai venue, a young female audience member wearing a cheongsam volunteered to perform a self-taught "Feng Xian's Wedding" duet. That was Feng Bao praising his newlywed wife: "She is as beautiful as a flower, and her pretty eyes are heroic." In the film, Xian Ying generously responded to her own feelings: "My wish to marry you is God's will come true." The scene of this audience Her performance attracted enthusiastic applause from Zeng Xiaomin and the entire audience. The host on the stage even lamented: "How many times have you watched movies to achieve this level of self-study?"
The movie "Mrs. Qiao Guo" made many viewers discover that the acting skills of Cantonese opera actors are no less good than those in movies actor. Wen Ruqing, who plays Feng Bao in the film, did a little popular science during the road show. His role involves several professions in Cantonese opera - civil and military niche, Xiao Guansheng, Xu Sheng... Zeng Xiaomin will play Mrs. Xian. From young girls to old women, it also involves multiple professions such as Hua Dan, Gui Men Dan, Qing Yi, Lao Dan and so on.
Wen Ruqing popularizes the professions that her character is involved in in Cantonese opera.
At Dongguan Station, a young audience member expressed his true feelings to Zeng Xiaomin: "Because of you, I feel the charm of Cantonese opera and understand the history of Lingnan. Many young people, like me, fell in love with Cantonese opera because of you. I hope you will put Cantonese opera into the future." Stick to the path of inheritance and innovation." These words moved Zeng Xiaomin's eyes to turn red.
The main creative staff of "Mrs. Qiao" interacted with the audience at Dongguan Station.
It is not easy to promote opera movies, and the creators urge the audience to help "dig for treasures"
During several road shows, there were always viewers who wanted to watch the movie more times, but there were too few theaters scheduled. Some viewers said: "I hope more people can appreciate such a beautiful traditional art." In this regard, Zeng Xiaomin admitted: "It has never been easy to promote opera movies, and we are also troubled by this." She explained that the promotion of the film The team is already very capable, but at present, Cantonese opera films are not as good as commercial blockbusters, and they are easily at a disadvantage in scheduling, "especially difficult to win prime evening screenings." She appealed to viewers who liked the movie to recommend the movie to those around them.
The film's lead actor Wen Ruqing called on movie fans to come to the theater to experience the different beauties of Cantonese opera: "Movies have their own unique expression techniques, which give us Cantonese opera people more space to express our singing, chanting, and fighting skills."
Film Executive Producer Li Feng also recruited "tap water" for "Mrs. Qiao" on the spot, asking the audience to speak out on social platforms, so that more people can "dig" this summer treasure movie earlier.
Zeng Xiaomin admitted: "I have understood very early that for Cantonese opera to be passed down, it must go to the market, resonate with the audience, be in sync with the times, and especially keep up with the aesthetic needs of the new generation of audiences." Therefore, she insists on making Cantonese opera films and contributes to This calmly meets all the challenges that the forms and laws of film art bring to Cantonese opera actors. She said that although the current market size of Cantonese opera films is far less than that of commercial blockbusters, "but we are not afraid, because in the future more and more people will fall in love with traditional culture."
Audiences queued up to watch the movie.
Still led by Zeng Xiaomin, the third part of the "Cantonese Opera Film Innovation Trilogy" is in preparation
"Now in our theater, 70% of the audience are young people, which is very rare." Zeng Xiaomin said at the road show, "We Cantonese opera also has many good plays and many good actors. I hope everyone will continue to pay attention." She welcomed the audience to go to the theater to watch the stage version after watching the movie "Mrs. Qiao". "The two versions are very different, but equally complete. and good-looking”.During the road show of
in Foshan, Liu Jiajiao, the producer of the film "The Lady of Qiao", said that starting from "The Legend of White Snake", Zhujiang Film Group has joined hands with the Guangdong Cantonese Theater to create an "Innovative Trilogy of Cantonese Opera Films", which has gained popularity among young people since its launch. It is loved by the audience and has also been recognized by many awards in the professional field. She said: "We will continue to use our works to help the creative transformation and innovative development of China's excellent traditional culture, and use the charm of movies to make Cantonese opera, a cultural treasure, appreciated and loved by more people." She revealed, "The innovative trilogy of Cantonese opera movies "The third part of "Sanshui Daughter: Red Turban" is now in full preparation.
Zeng Xiaomin, who will continue to star in the film, revealed: "This is a realistic-themed work. Compared with "The Legend of White Snake" and "Mrs. Qiao Guo", it is a completely new problem." But she said, She will accept challenges with an open attitude, "I can accept any innovation as long as it can inherit the beauty of Cantonese opera."
Written by: Nandu reporter Zhou Peiwen Intern Ma Yuchen Correspondent Yang Jia
Pictures provided by Guangdong Zhuying Film and Television Production Co., Ltd.
