Interview | Du Jiang: He plays a hero, but also an ordinary person in ordinary life

In the three blockbusters of

National Day, the actor Du Jiang "brushed" two faces. In "Chinese Captain", he is the second captain of the heroic crew who is not afraid of danger, and in "My Motherland and Me", he is a handsome flag-raiser every second.

From "Operation Red Sea" to "Heroes of Fire", "Captain of China", and then to "My Motherland and Me", the steady and steady progress has made Du Jiang, the "tough guy" today. Du Jiang did not do much to make these movies with the main theme. "Operation Red Sea" took the initiative to take the initiative, all the way to the fire and smoke shooting to return to China, there will be a stress response to wake up in the middle of the night; when filming "Heroes of Fire", in the time when Beijing is dripping into ice, the professional firefighter's work is completed in "two heavens of ice and fire" All professional operations. The

movie "Captain of China" is based on the Sichuan Airlines flight 3U8633 successful handling of real events on May 14, 2018: When the flight crew was performing a flight mission, the cockpit windshield glass burst and fell off at an altitude of 10,000 meters, and the cabin was relieved of pressure. They responded decisively to extremely rare dangers and critical situations, ensuring the safety of all personnel on board and creating a miracle in the history of civil aviation in the world. Among them, the captain Liang Dong, played by Du Jiang, returned to the cockpit from the cabin in a strong wind to ensure the safety of passengers. He tried his best to close the cockpit door and saved 217 lives on board in time. It can be said that this is the key to the accident. Sex characters.

is different from the magnificent scenes of "Operation Red Sea" and "Heroes of Fire". The activity space during filming of "Captain China" is basically limited to the cabin, which hinders the performance of the actors. It's not easy. It is a big challenge for Du Jiang to use imagination to show the momentous atmosphere in the cabin. When filming the "Return" of "My Motherland and Me", in order to become a qualified flag-raiser, Du Jiang asked the prototype character Zhu Tao to train him one-on-one, from an ordinary person to an honor guard, down to his chin The raised arc must not be deviated.

When "Chinese Captain" found Du Jiang, he was filming "Heroes of Fire", and he was under great pressure to follow the honor. At that time, "Heroes of Fire" was still under intense filming, because it was mostly night scenes, and filming usually only started in the afternoon, and it was the early hours of the next morning. But for Du Jiang, the work is not over, he has to rush to learn flying technology. In this way, filming at night, studying during the day, filming at night, studying during the day... so back and forth, at the end of the special training, he has been able to independently control the take-off and landing of the plane like a real captain.

Even in the hardest time, Du Jiang never thought of giving up. Being an actor can really fly an airplane, practice firefighting skills, and experience the greatness and difficulty of various professions. This is a precious life experience for Du Jiang. When it was finalized, Du Jiang was particularly emotional. The whole shooting experience seemed to put him in a real emergency at the time. All the actors, including the actors and crews who played the passengers, seemed to be really involved in fate. With so many heroes played by

, Du Jiang has become more and more aware that "heroes" have never been tagged with facial makeup, and are more willing to treat them as ordinary people with genuine feelings. Coming from the ordinary and doing extraordinary things, this kind of warm appeal is what moved Du Jiang the most, and it also made the audience cry for him. During the interview with

, the reporter joked that Du Jiang always took "self-abuse" scenes. Should he consider taking a break from some relaxed scenes, he immediately said that he would return to Beijing to ask Director Lin Chaoxian to talk about "Operation Red Sea 2".

"Chinese Captain"

's "captain" sequelae is "get on the plane and sleep more soundly"

Surging News:

has prototype characters this time, will the experience of shaping the role be different?

Du Jiang:

is very helpful. I first met Liang Peng (the prototype of Liang Dong) because before the filming started, the crew arranged for us to go to Sichuan Airlines for training. He took all of our actors from the morning of flight 8633 to prepare to start, have breakfast together, and then Flying together, took us through the entire work process. Later, when we went to learn the theory and practical operation of flying, it was all guided by Teacher Liang Peng. Liang Peng is a very talkative and humorous big boy. He is actually only one year older than me. He is a very young captain of Sichuan Airlines. He is also a Class C instructor. This is already the highest level of instructors among captains. In fact, I have read a lot of interviews and personal interviews about him before, and I try to understand him from as many aspects as possible, because we don’t want to talk about playing a role.A heroic character becomes a facial makeup, or starting from subjective imagination, it is more necessary to show his true character to the audience. This shooting brought him and me into one in a certain space. I think it was a wonderful fate. I also cherish the ability to recognize such an outstanding hero crew and captain Liang Peng. During the shooting process of

, in fact, sometimes when he asked about some details of the accident at that time, he felt uneasy. For fear of asking too much detail, he returned to the memory of the time. Give him some bad experiences. But Liang Peng is very considerate of our work. Many times I haven't asked, he has already told me in detail the state of the aircraft at that time and some of his inner reactions. In fact, through chatting with him, sometimes I can feel that he still has lingering fears about the situation at that time.

The Paper: What kind of experience does

really feel like flying a plane?

Du Jiang

:

I believe that maybe every boy is longing for blue sky and freedom. I personally remember that when I was in high school, there seemed to be some people who came to the school to recruit pilots. Whether it was the air force or the aviation school, the physical requirements were particularly strict, and they could not be nearsighted or have scars on their bodies. Everyone is envious of the students who are recruited. In fact, I personally yearn for the job as a pilot. This time I had the opportunity to learn how to fly an Airbus A320 series aircraft because of my work. I cherish this opportunity very much. Because it is not only a rare opportunity, but mainly during the shooting process, I was sitting in the cockpit and had to know the basic situation of the entire aircraft. Later, our three main actors were able to perform manual take-off and landing on the simulator under the guidance of the instructor, but that was still far away.

Surging News: When

was released, you posted on Weibo and said that your eyes became red from crying. Why did you feel so emotional at that time?

Du Jiang:

thinks this is really an unforgettable memory and journey. On May 14 last year, the lives of 128 people were condensed forever because of an accident. With the efforts of the hero crew, they saved the lives of themselves and 119 passengers. One thing that touched me a lot about

is that all nine Sichuan Airlines crew members meet on May 14th every year to celebrate their rebirth. On May 14 of this year, I saw that they posted a Moments of Friends and shared a one-year-old birthday cake together. I was very moved. The whole filming experience really seemed to be in the midst of an emergency at the time. Whether it was a few of us starring or a passenger and a group of actors, everyone seemed to be really tied by destiny. From then on, life seemed to have become It's different, so when I was finished, I was particularly impressed by the beauty of life and the difficulty of this heroic feat.

Surging News: Compared with Operation Red Sea and Heroes of Fire, is the shooting of

a little easier?

Du Jiang:

won’t, this role is actually more difficult to play, because in a small space, the means of performance will become very limited, and there are professional constraints. You have to say what the captain should say. At the same time, this story actually happened only more than half an hour. In that limited time and space, we have almost no extra lines or extra actions. So how to show the tense atmosphere of this critical moment to the audience through detailed performances? It is still a big challenge for me.

especially just finished filming "Heroes of Fire", the scene is very big, the emotion is very hot and strong, there are many ways to use it, but in the cabin it is purely imagination and devotion to express these details, I think it is for me personally It is quite a challenge.

Surging News:

In your previous interview, you said that after the filming of "Operation Red Sea", there will be a period of stress response. The actors will have a lot of work flying. Is there any "sequelae" after the filming of the film?

Du Jiang: I don't think

. After a thorough understanding of the civil aviation system, you will find that it is a very scientific system with countless logistics personnel. Every pilot has undergone the most rigorous selection and training, and they are truly worthy of trust and trust. I don’t have any flying phobias, but I have slept better on the plane since the filming of "Captain China". Basically, I was already asleep before the plane took off, and I was accompanied by landingWill wake up.

"Me and My Motherland"

The great moments of the motherland are also memories of the whole people.

Surging News:

The role of the flag-raiser Zhu Tao in the "Return Chapter" of "Me and My Motherland" is also a real person. How do you grasp this character?

Du Jiang:

, because I personally love to watch military parades, I always really feel that our Chinese guard of honor must be the best in the world. To play such a role, I was surprised and happy, and under great pressure. I asked to arrange training immediately, and the crew found me teacher Zhu Tao, and he himself took me to a one-on-one training camp. There will be a documentary about my training going live soon. You can also see how I went through training from an ordinary person to an honor guard. Teacher Zhu Tao gave us a lot of guidance when we were shooting. He would ask us from every little detail, from the angle of the chin up, the height of the kick and so on. The more I shoot, the more I feel that the guard of honor of the three services is not easy. The whole year of training is to show off national prestige at that moment.

The Paper: How does

raise the flag on such an occasion?

Du Jiang: The requirement of

is that as soon as the national anthem sounds, the national flag must rise at a constant speed without any pause in between. At the same time, as soon as the national anthem is over, the national flag must be at the top and not miss a second. When shooting there, I really felt that I was Zhu Tao. The whole world looked at me and the pressure would be great. I feel that I am carrying the honor and mission of the country, and I must do my job well and foolproof.

surging news:

can practice in reality without seeing the flag card point rise in place?

Du Jiang:

is okay, but it has to be practiced repeatedly. I think it is far from the level of Teacher Zhu Tao. In order to prepare for the Hong Kong return to the flag-raising ceremony, he practiced the flag-raising 5,000 times. So no matter what flagpole, how high the flagpole, he can accurately reach the end of the national anthem. I can only get the prop flagpole in the show.

The Paper:

The two films you participated in this time are both National Day gift films, both of which are positive military roles. Have you felt any emotional stimulation?

Du Jiang:

I think our current main theme movies are getting closer and closer to the lives of each of us. In addition to showing grand scenes and historical moments, it also shows the state of everyone at that moment. For example, in the movie "My Motherland and Me", I think its mystery is that the great moments of the motherland are also my personal great moments, the memories of the whole people, and the pride of every Chinese.

This kind of personal emotion, personal sense of honor and the motherland are deeply tied together. I think the pride of Chinese people walking in the world comes from the strength of the motherland, and the strength of the motherland comes from every ordinary person who has worked hard for the construction of the motherland. I think this connection and bondage is what attracts me and moves me the most when I play these roles. In fact, I am not playing a great hero, but an ordinary person from the ordinary.

"Operation Red Sea"

"Heroes of Fire"

anti-abuse index upgraded, "tough guys" spread positive energy

Surging news:

are you already a very sad actor?

Du Jiang:

I think I am quite anti-masochistic. I think the physical challenge is indeed the most powerful in "Operation Red Sea", but it hasn't reached the limit. Later, when filming "Heroes of Fire", I faced the fire at close range every day, and it was filmed in the coldest winter in Beijing. Would anyone think that is not great? It will be very warm if there is a fire. Actually not, because we are playing firefighters and we have to spray water continuously. Our bodies are soaked and cold. The water runs down our sleeves. It is a season of dripping ice, but our faces will be dry and painful. . One shot is all night, and it took three months. When it comes to "Captain China", I feel physically comfortable. Although the wind is indeed very painful, these are all means to help us perform. It is difficult for an actor to perform that state entirely on his own skills.

The Paper: Would the

family advise you not to do such dangerous things?

Du Jiang:

is okay. In fact, everyone is a professional actor and understands what I am doing very well. In fact, everyone in the current crew is notHe is very professional and will not put actors in an unsafe situation. They use the safest method to shoot the most dangerous shots. Although there must be some bumps in it, I think it is inevitable.

Surging News:

has been acting this kind of "hard-spirited" drama for the past two years. Do you think it has an impact on your personality or the way you look at the world?

Du Jiang: I think

will definitely have an impact. Actors are such a job, and the roles they play will more or less leave some color on themselves. I can play so many positive roles. In fact, I have greatly benefited from both work and personal life. We grew up watching some traditional patriotic films when we were born in the 1980s. This kind of patriotism is imprinted in the hearts of every post-80s generation. Now I have discovered that many heroes live by our side. Whether it is Liang Peng of our hero crew or the flag-raiser Zhu Tao, I am willing to emulate them in life.

To give a small example, the state rewarded Teacher Liang Peng with a bonus of 2 million in recognition of his heroic actions in the 8633 incident. He used the money to build Liangpeng Hope Primary School, and passed this love in exchange for his life to those who need it more. I was really moved. So I have to learn more from them, I think this is also what I learned from playing these roles.

Surging News:

is a little joke. From "Operation Red Sea" to "Heroes of Fire" and "Captain of China", you are the "second in command". Is this a coincidence?

Du Jiang:

I think being a deputy captain means having the characteristics of a captain, but at the same time he is younger than the captain hahaha.