1905 Movie Network News On March 21, the movie "The World of Grass and Trees" held an advance campus roadshow screening at Peking University. Director Gu Xiaogang, actors Jiang Qinqin, and Chen Jianbin met with the first audience from Peking University after the screening and interacted. As the first anti-MLM film in China, "The World of Grass and Trees" is based on real events. It tells the story of He Mulian (played by Wu Lei), a newly graduated college student, who sacrifices his life to save his mother Wu Taihua (played by Jiang Qinqin) when she discovers that she is trapped in a pyramid scheme. .
Director Gu Xiaogang said that the biggest opportunity to choose the anti-MLM theme was the experience of his family. The main creator also did a lot of research for this, going deep into real MLM organizations and experiencing MLM routines. In addition, the creative inspiration also comes from the story of "Mu Lian Saves His Mother". This subject is like an anatomy laboratory of human nature, where we can see what our own desires and vulnerabilities are. This folk classical myth and legend is related to spiritual beliefs. The ultimate problem faced by MLM is spiritual problems. Therefore, I want to combine modern and ancient issues as a thematic presentation and translation.
The change of Wu Taihua, played by Jiang Qinqin, from a simple tea-picking girl to a state of madness after accidentally entering a pyramid scheme, impressed the audience deeply. Jiang Qinqin's subversive and intense performance also shocked Chen Jianbin. I was frightened and completely shocked because I had never seen Teacher Jiang like this. Is she still my wife? I felt that Teacher Jiang had become strange, she had completely turned into Wu Taihua. I'm very worried. Will she be able to change back after filming this scene? What if you can't change back?
Jiang Qinqin said that this character is as high as heaven and earth. Her tension and performance space are very large. It is a role that is difficult for an actor to encounter in her life, so she acted without hesitation. She also trusted Director Gu Xiaogang very much. Unexpectedly, she also gave him a biography of the character while giving the script. She felt his love for movies. This play is a very instinctive and original expression for me, and I no longer think about boundaries. No matter where you are, no matter what degree you need, just hand over your passion and enthusiasm.
Talking about an extremely crazy scene in the film, Jiang Qinqin revealed that she had angina pectoris at the time, and Wu Lei was crying bitterly. We all put our life experiences, pain , and every bit of ourselves into it. This scene made Jiang Qinqin particularly empathic. It vented her inner frustration, unwillingness and struggle over the years. Just like me for movies, I have loved movies for so long. It has been 26 years since I graduated from film school, and I still have nothing to show for it. A decent role and a decent movie, and I delivered at that moment. Jiang Qinqin also won the Best Actress Award at this year's Asian Film Awards for her wonderful performance as Wu Taihua.
Chen Jianbin not only participated in the film, but also served as the art director. He hoped that "The World of Grass and Trees" would become a true classic in the hearts of the audience, and sang "Three Plum Blossom Lanes" acapella on the spot, dedicating it to the students present with the beautiful meaning that the edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold. He said that our movie is related to plants. They are all very ordinary living beings. People are like plants and trees. This title shocked me. People are like plants and I don’t know which soil they will fall into. As long as you choose the right season and look towards the sun, Whichever way it grows, you can still have your own flowers. The
movie "The World of Grass and Trees" is directed by Gu Xiaogang and stars Wu Lei, Jiang Qinqin, Chen Jianbin, Wang Jiajia and others. It is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide on April 3.
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