On May 17, the Hong Kong film documentary "Hong Kong Classic Light and Shadow Reshaping" was screened at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Producer Leung Wai-yee emotionally shared at the screening that as a film fan, how can this documentary about Hong Kong films be viewed It is her "dream come true" to give it to the audience. She also hopes to use images to carry the perseverance of Hong Kong people's dream-seeking spirit and pass it on to every audience. "Hong Kong filmmakers use their enthusiasm and love for excellent films to transform Impossible is famous for its determination and fearlessness in the face of any challenge. This documentary is our tribute to Hong Kong cinema. I am confident that the spirit of Hong Kong cinema and filmmaking will continue, and may the magic of cinema live on. "
"Hong Kong Classic Light and Shadow Reshaping" poster. After the screening of
's "Hong Kong Classic Light and Shadow Reconstruction", the audience burst into prolonged applause. This film brings together a number of senior and new-generation filmmakers in the entertainment industry, and allows six directors to reimagine the six most exciting genres of Hong Kong films and present them in six short films to pay tribute to the classics of Hong Kong films. plot. The six directors include Xia Yongkang, Wen Nianzhong, Tanigaki Kenji, Kan Junjin, Huang Guoqiang, and Liu Yimin. There are six different types of Hong Kong films in Hong Kong, including romance, police and robbers, kung fu, action, comedy, literature, etc., George Lam , Many actors including Sammo Hung, Karen Mok, and Sylvia Chang participated. They worked together to make a short film to pay tribute to Hong Kong films and create a new story. It is reported that the film will be broadcast online in the mainland at the end of May and will also be broadcast on the discovery channel on July 1. In this regard, a reporter from the Beijing News exclusively interviewed Liang Huiyi, and she told why she made such a film and how she assembled such an unprecedented lineup. This documentary will lead the audience to relive the situations and feelings in classic Hong Kong movies, arousing everyone's love and fond memories of Hong Kong movies.
Original intention: A pure dream of a movie fan to cheer up the general public
Liang Huiyi has been in the entertainment industry for many years. She is a producer with rich experience and has helped countless singers realize many dreams. The 1991-1992 Chen Baiqiang "Farewell" Shanghai Concert, the 1993 Lin Zixiang National Tour Concert, and the 1994-1995 Faye Wong Most Wonderful Merry Christmas Concert handled by her were all hits. Although most of her career is related to music, singers, tours, etc., Liang Huiyi is an out-and-out movie fan. In her heart, movies are ranked as her "favorite". She said that movies have given her too many possibilities to "dream", and she can always find motivation and strength from them.
Liang Huiyi.
After the epidemic, Liang Huiyi always felt that she had to do something to cheer up the general public. At the suggestion of her friends, she also thought about holding a concert of the Four Heavenly Kings. Although this idea was good, she felt that it did not belong to the present. She hoped to find a closer linkage model with young people, so she thought of Movie. "When people ask me what is special about Hong Kong, I choose Hong Kong movies without hesitation. There are many great things about Hong Kong movies. If you asked me to list the names of Hong Kong's classic movies, I wouldn't be able to finish them. The "fearless" spirit of Hong Kong filmmakers always shines during filming. For example, Michelle Yeoh and Jackie Chan were so serious about the camera that they almost lost their lives while filming. If we need to review, remember, and tell the memories of Hong Kong, Then it is most appropriate to make something about Hong Kong movies. "
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When she entered the industry, Liang Huiyi was doing music performances, but for film production, she laughed. She said she didn't know much about it and knew that it was almost impossible to shoot a movie herself, but her heart was always filled with a surging love for movies. She said that although she has never made a movie and is not qualified to shoot, she is very willing to do something for Hong Kong movies as a movie fan. She is sure that she can recruit professionals who love movies to complete a profound film. tribute short film."There are so many precious things in Hong Kong movies that I can't say enough about them. If we just use a single movie to show them, it seems to be biased. Hong Kong movies include love, kung fu, cops and robbers, etc., every genre. All have advantages, so we want to set up 6 types of short films to present the classic imprint of Hong Kong movies "
movie posters. After
finalized the type and quantity, Liang Huiyi began to "save this game." She first found senior filmmakers Chen Shanzhi, Zhu Jiayi, and Yan Jiannian as the producers of this project. These directors all readily agreed, especially Chen Shanzhi who has followed Wong Kar-Wai for many years, and he also showed great enthusiasm and recognition for this project. Documentary Through the production process of the short film and interviews with senior seniors who have joined the film industry and have joined the film industry, we review the production process of the short film. At the same time, we recall the classics through stills and clips of the films of that year, and also try to re-visit the film. The short films created inherit the spirit of Hong Kong cinema from a new generation both on stage and behind the scenes. "I'm very lucky. These 'big names' are very generous with their support. Even Mr. Zhang Shuping is willing to help us edit for free. In addition to the copyright fees for the original films involved in our project, they never let us 'spend any money.'" ’ Everyone really does this because they love movies,” said Liang Huiyi.
Shooting: A project that cannot wait. The harder the conditions, the more we must persist.
"Hong Kong Classic Light and Shadow Reshaping" took more than a year from preparation to completion of shooting. During this year, Liang Huiyi said that the entire team encountered all kinds of difficulties. First of all, it was a headache when it came to selecting materials. In addition, the short film's presentation time was limited, and it took a lot of effort to achieve the "right time, place, and people". "For example, in Hong Kong romance films, director Zhang Wanting and director Guan Jinpeng both made very good films, but in the end I chose director Wen Nian-chung to direct because of his chemistry with Lin Zixiang and Sylvia Chang. After all, our project cannot wait. The project had to be completed within a tight deadline. Because funds were limited, everyone was willing to take part in the filming regardless of remuneration. They were really helpful, such as these six directors, and actors such as Lin Zixiang, Karen Mok, and Lam Jiadong. It’s all a matter of friendship. These short films were shot with many iPhones. Despite the constraints, we will do our best to make the images worthy of being shown on the big screen. "
"Hong Kong Classics. "Reshaping Light and Shadow" took a group photo with the main cast during the filming of the love chapter "I Want to See You".
Liang Huiyi said seriously that this documentary was presented because it condensed the true love of the creative team for Hong Kong movies. There are representative figures in each genre, such as " Happy Enemies" directed by Liao Yimin, who is good at action movies. ", inviting the representative actors of Hong Kong kung fu movies Sammo Hung and Michelle; for example, "Black Rose vs. Black Rose 2023" directed by Kenji Tanigaki, paired with younger generation actors such as twins, Kwan Chi-bin ; and new directors like Lam Jiadong. With enthusiasm, he directed and acted, and presented the humorous comedy "咇-理ache" that made people laugh... Talking about these bits and pieces, Liang Huiyi couldn't help but sigh. She said it was precisely because of everyone's enthusiasm and Participation is what makes this project sustainable: "After I told them the idea of this project, they were very supportive. Although some people asked me during the process, 'Why do I have to go through so much trouble to do this', but I think it is a love of movies. Everyone should do it. Each of us participants has the determination to "fight to death", and these directors and actors came to help with "friendship". I also used various methods to coordinate time and strive for filming opportunities. Everyone really It’s not to gain anything, it’s to express our love for Hong Kong movies.”
Leung Wai-yee is convinced that “Hong Kong Classic Light and Shadow Reconstruction” will definitely evoke the audience’s memory of Hong Kong movies, because these images carry the spirit of Hong Kong people, “Hong Kong people. He has a straightforward personality and a passionate heart. As long as he wants to do something, he will definitely overcome all difficulties and do his best. Especially in the Hong Kong film industry, no matter what kind of movie is made or how it is made, everyone is very willing to try.In the past, there were very few funds and short time for making movies in Hong Kong, but no matter how difficult it was, everyone would insist on completing it. Just like Sammo Hung said, 'face the difficulties'. This spirit is very admirable, and it is also Because of this pursuit of dreams and innocent and pure original intentions, Hong Kong has created so many miracles. "Liang Huiyi said that she hopes to pass on this spirit to the audience, so that everyone can have hope for life, feel encouraged, and move forward together to create more miracles.
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Exclusive conversation
Beijing News: The film has assembled a very outstanding and rare cast, with diverse genres and superb shooting. What kind of feedback do you hope to receive from the project "Hong Kong Classic Light and Shadow"? What can the audience get from this short film?
Leung Wai-yee: I want to tell you. Sharing the particularly classic images of Hong Kong movies in the past, in addition to using images to pay tribute to Hong Kong movies, I also want to convey the spirit of Hong Kong people to young people, so that the audience can gain strength and have stronger confidence. In fact, the world has become more and more confident. Soon, everyone became more impetuous. People were unable to persist in many things or were anxious about their uncertainty. In Hong Kong movies at that time, everyone knew the hardships and difficulties, but they still used a spirit that did not know the heights of the sky to fight and create. I hope that through this documentary, everyone can think of Hong Kong, remember the spirit, cheer up their hearts, and let them know that the future must be "a better one than a better one".
Beijing News: As you said, for classics. Paying tribute is a big project, and there are indeed many stories worth telling and writing about Hong Kong. Will you continue to use this "short film presentation" method?
Leung Wai-yee: I hope to continue to share Hong Kong's stories with you. The spirit allows everyone to remember at all times that we have many treasure-like classics and the perseverance behind them, telling young people that they still have many opportunities now. It will not be because life has gotten better and technology has developed. The thinking is even more limited. Modern people are also prone to anxiety, but I think we should look at the world from a positive perspective and do our part well. Movies are just a dream, and Hong Kong movies have a sense of momentum. After all, pessimism cannot solve the problem, so we should still lead it. Move forward with hope.
Beijing News: What confidence and expectations do you have for Hong Kong’s young film creators?
Leung Hui-yi: I have great confidence in them. A movie I am paying attention to recently is called " Youth Diary " and one called " Under the Sun " are all produced by young directors. The filming is very good and gives us a lot of encouragement. In fact, like the earlier generation, there were so few resources. , you can create many miracles and classics with such a small investment. Young people now have better conditions than us, and they will definitely produce better results, especially now that the cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong is particularly close, and domestic audiences support and love Hong Kong films. It can also help young Hong Kong directors.
Beijing News: You once said that you should not limit yourself because of your body or age. Whether in movies or in Hong Kong music, you insist on creating, but you will definitely have your own confusions in difficult times. How will you overcome it?
Liang Huiyi: Probably because I am too optimistic. I always believe that as long as you work hard, you will get good feedback and rewards. Of course, this is also related to the people who work with me, like Lin Zixiang and Jacky Cheung, they are still here Challenge yourself and insist on creating the limit. We will gain energy and encouragement from each other at work. People of our generation just don’t know how high the sky is. If they think it can be done, they will definitely do it. No matter how difficult the conditions are, after work, Buy a pineapple bun and a bottle of Vitasoy at the pier, and work hard for your interests. Although it is simple and plain, it is extremely happy.
Beijing News reporter Zhou Huixiaowan
editor Xu Meilin
proofreader Li Lijun
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