Beijing News (Reporter Liu Zhen) On June 28, on the occasion of celebrating the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the large-scale spy war-themed drama "Towards Yan'an" premiered at the National Center for the Performing Arts, kicking off a grand finale of four consecutive performances. screen. That night, the thoughts of nearly a thousand viewers were affected by the ups and downs of the protagonist Xiang Jin Xi's fate, and they experienced an evocative civilian epic in a dramatic composition that intertwined suspense and poetry. It is reported that the performance of the drama "Toward Yan'an" at the National Center for the Performing Arts will last until July 1.
The drama "Towards Yan'an" premiered and the performance lasted until July 1.
The play tells the story of the progressive students of Shanghai Huaguang Radio School in 1939 who were preparing to set off for Yan'an with youthful enthusiasm. This time coincides with the first anniversary of the death of the protagonist Xiang Jinxi's father. When Xiang's family gathers together, the urgent situation, the fetters of family ties, and the conflicting beliefs pull each of them. Xiang Jinxi loves cooking, and his cynical appearance hides a delicate and thoughtful heart. Because he was chasing his sweetheart, he accidentally entered the revolutionary journey and was trapped in the whirlpool of espionage. His heart longed for the holy land of Yan'an, but the sudden turn of fate made him stay in Shanghai, working step by step towards dawn in the center of troubled times and darkness.
's drama "Towards Yan'an" is adapted from the novel of the same name by the writer Hai Fei, who won the "People's Literature Award·Biennial Novel Award". It is written by Hai Fei and directed by Li Bonan, who won the "Wenhua Director Award". "To Yan'an" really means "to which the heart yearns". The protagonist has never been able to leave Shanghai in his life, but he has arrived in "Yan'an" in a secret and great way. Haifei said that "Toward Yan'an" is not only a red work, but also an ode to youth, in which anyone can find the shadow of youth and ideals. "No matter what age, it is always the young people who are full of passion and courageous at the forefront. For young people living in China today, "To Yan'an" also has practical significance that is incomparably in line with the spirit of the times. It is a movie that is particularly suitable for young people. A drama that people can watch. "
How to condense the original narrative of "To Yan'an" of more than 260,000 words into a stage presentation of nearly three hours, which must be both literary and dramatic, as well as innovative in expression? Director Li Bonan said, "In the drama "To Yan'an", I have been looking for the key to unlock the narrative structure of the script. Generally speaking, this drama should be 'part-time writing', with parts requiring 'meticulous brushwork', and overall It needs to be 'freehand'. The realism of space, performance, character details, the overall temperament and the poetry of stage expression need to be constantly adjusted and balanced. "
On the stage, a towering bell tower always stands, with the rectangular turntable constantly rotating. , migrate out different story scenes. Sang Qi, president of the Shanghai Stage Art Society and stage designer of the drama "Toward Yan'an", said that the bell tower symbolizes the Yan'an that everyone yearns for, and the specially designed "doors on all sides" form is also a way of "you can always reach it" Yan'an" metaphor. On the big screen deep in the stage, the combination of virtual and real light and shadow outlines the style of the streets of Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s, presenting a cinematic quality in the poetic narrative.
's diverse stage performance methods not only strengthened the poetic character of the original work, but also gave the whole play an aesthetic style similar to a realistic narrative poem, raising the innovative expression of the main melody to a new level. On the opening night, Liu Zhiyang, Li Shihua, Li Ting, Li Jinfeng, Wang Nanjun, Sun Yilin, Xu Kaicheng, Jiang Jiaqi, Li Chuanying and other powerful actors all appeared on stage to activate the characters in "Towards Yan'an". Among them, three actors, Li Ting, Li Jinfeng and Sun Yilin, made their first appearance in the drama "Towards Yan'an".
's drama "Toward Yan'an" is produced by the Propaganda Department of the Pudong New Area Committee of the Communist Party of China (District Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau), Beijing Poly Theater Management Co., Ltd., Shanghai Oriental Art Center Management Co., Ltd., and jointly produced by Liberation Daily. At the 2024 Weibo Cultural Night Ceremony held on June 23, the drama "Toward Yan'an" won the honor of "Performance IP of the Year·Excellent Drama of the Year". Lei Wen, the producer of the play and general manager of Shanghai Oriental Art Center Management Co., Ltd., said that "Toward Yan'an" combines "little people" with the exploration of human nature from a civilian perspective, praising civilian heroes, exploring the value of life, questioning the foundation of faith, and connecting with the Oriental people. The values of art production coincide with each other.Dongyi will adhere to the people-centered creative orientation, launch more outstanding works that enhance the spiritual power of the people, and make the flowers of literature and art bloom more colorfully.
editor, Tian Sini
proofreader, Liu Jun
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