On August 2, the realism film " Retrograde Life " held its premiere in Beijing, directed and starring Xu Zheng, starring Xin Zhilei, starring Wang Xiao, with special starring Jia Bing, starring Feng Bing, Ding Yongdai, Ding Jiali, Chen Harin, special introduction Wu Jiakai, Liu Meihan were all present to chat with the audience about the behind-the-scenes and feelings of the movie.
Group photo of the main creators Photo courtesy of the film producer
Xu Zheng Photo courtesy of the film producer
At the scene, director Xu Zheng shared his original intention of returning to realism themes, hoping to use a story that concerns everyone to convey hope and warmth. Director Xu Zheng also recreated the "ballet dancing" scene in the movie with his wife Xin Zhilei and daughter Chen Harin in the film. "Little judge" Chen Harin also bluntly said that in the film, the mother dances a swan and the father dances a duck, which was hilarious. The whole audience. The main creators also gave the "five-star reviews" in their hands to each other and to you and me who are going against the wind. Everyone who works hard in life deserves a five-star review!
In the film, laid-off Gao Zhilei (played by Xu Zheng) experienced difficulties in life, and with the support of his wife Xiao Ni (played by Xin Zhilei), he picked up the strength to start over again. Xu Zheng shared Gao Zhilei's "passing the road" on the scene. Mentality, every road may be a road to the sun, you must firmly give yourself affirmation and be kind to yourself! In the movie, Xiao Ni's affirmation is worth a thousand words to Gao Zhilei. Xin Zhilei also said that Xiao Ni is an emotional rich person, who has always been responsible for the emotions of her family. Her appearance of being full of security has also been praised by countless viewers.
Xin Zhilei Photo courtesy of the film crew
Although she is not on the front line like Gao Zhilei, she is still the backbone of the family.
Pictures provided by Ding Yongdai and the film crew
Pictures provided by the film crew of Ding Jiali
The father and mother played by Ding Yongdai and Ding Jiali also silently support Gao Zhilei and Xiao Ni. When interpreting Gao's father's mentality, Ding Yongdai said that there is no shame in doing anything, only shame in doing nothing. His straightforward words expressed the feelings of many people. Ding Jiali's words "No matter what career she has, she is always proud of her children" warmed the hearts of many viewers. This is also the touching point in the movie. No matter the wind or rain, your family will always be here waiting for you and supporting you.
Photo courtesy of Wang Xiao's film side
In the film, the friendship between the "life team" of the takeaway station who help each other moved many people. Among them, the "money-saving master" Lao Jie (played by Wang Xiao) lived a life of patchwork and patching up orders, which made Many viewers' eyes lit up. In the film, Gao Zhilei and Lao Zhi's quarreling, laughing, and protective friendship resonated with many viewers. Some viewers lamented, "There are friends who face each other side by side on the road of life, which is very burning and warm."
Jia Bingpian Photo courtesy of
The film focuses on you and me running against the wind in real life, and there are many moments of laughter or heart-wrenching true love. Jia Bing, the "laughter point" in the movie, also had a lot of burdens at the scene. When asked if Xu Zheng was one of his top talents, he smiled with sincerity: "How can he be one of them? Isn't he the only one? He is Xu Zheng's eldest brother Lead me to the path of movies."
Many viewers were deeply impressed by Dahei (played by Feng Bing) who is "a ruthless person and doesn't talk much". Feng Bing also shared his opportunity to participate in the film. At the scene, Feng Bing said that he participated in the performance not only because of his love for the character, but also to realize his long-standing wish to cooperate with Xu Zheng. He revealed that he had liked Xu Zheng's works very early on. And his determination and hard work after identifying his goal are very similar to Dahei. At the scene, Feng Bing shared that he filmed an audition clip for the character, and then traveled to many cities to run takeaways to gain a deeper understanding of the character.
There were also many special audiences at the premiere. After watching the film, director Ning Hao, who has worked with Director Xu Zheng for many years, said frankly that the laughter in the film was "very easy, and it moved me a lot in the end. This sincerity reached my heart." It’s been so many years since I’ve seen such a good realistic movie.” Director Yi Xiaoxing also commented that this was a "peak" of Xu Zheng's creation. Screenwriter Chen Yu also said that it exceeded expectations, "This is another realistic masterpiece that I haven't seen for a long time." Director Shao Yihui, who previously collaborated with Director Xu Zheng on " Love Myth ", was also deeply moved, saying that "movies are very meaningful and let us know how to live." Wang Hongwei, a famous screenwriter, planner, and producer, also said that he saw "the filmmaker's sense of responsibility" ".
It is reported that the movie "Retrograde Life" is directed by Xu Zheng, written by Zhong Lele Screenwriting Studio, He Keke, and Xu Zheng, and stars Xu Zheng and Xin Zhilei. It will be released nationwide on August 9.
(International Online)