Cover News Reporter Wang Yili Photo Report From August 2 to 4, the 37th Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards series of events will be held in Chengdu. This is the first time that Chengdu and the Hundred Flowers Award have joined hands again after 39 years since the 8th Hundred Flo

Cover News Reporter Wang Yili Photography Report

Please stay tuned for the opening ceremony of the Hundred Flowers Awards

Accompanied by the rich and melodious playing of the symphony orchestra, highlight clips of Chinese filmmakers in the past generations during their creations were played on the big screen, as if they were telling a picture of an era that lasted more than a hundred years. Under the bright lights, the stage design full of sense, the poetic program arrangement, and the enthusiastic smiling faces of the cast and crew are all making final preparations for tomorrow's grand event.

Chief Director: Let’s move together on August 2nd

This year’s opening ceremony has the theme of “Flowers bloom in the official city, and hundreds of flowers bloom in Chengdu”. It will display filmmakers’ narrations, cultural programs and opening film screenings through sub-venues to create a This wonderful dialogue between filmmakers and the audience shows the flourishing and vibrant prosperity of the film industry since the new era.

"We paid attention to the expression of Sichuan elements, and paid attention to artistry and people's nature in the design of the program ceremony process. We hope to bring you an opening ceremony that is both palace-like and down-to-earth." At the scene, this year's Hundred Flowers Yan Lei, the chief director of the awards opening ceremony, told reporters that there are two special programs in the opening ceremony: one is to invite artists from the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra to perform a "string" of Chinese film symphonies, especially showing tracks from some classic films; The other is about the World Children's Choir. "You can keep a close eye on this show. I won't reveal it further here. Come and be moved together on August 2," she said.

Director Yan Lei recalls the story of light and shadow

The permanent conductor of the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra revealed that during the opening ceremony, they will pay special attention to the integration of symphony and Chinese movies, and adapt the soundtracks from some classic movies into symphony forms to perform on the stage.

In addition, Yan Lei also recalled to reporters her experience of watching "Popular Films" when she was a student, saying that 39 years later, the Hundred Flowers Award was held again in Chengdu, and she was filled with emotions. "39 years ago, the opening film of the Hundred Flowers Awards was "Girl in Red." When this film was screened at Sichuan University, many teachers and students braved the pouring rain to go to the cinema to watch it." Yan Lei said, but it is a pity that now This video material has been lost, otherwise everyone can continue to recall the Sichuan people's love and impulse for movies back then.

“Chengdu is a great place to start a career”

“I am a drama actor, and I entered the film industry by chance. I believe that the art form of film is special to the majority of film audiences and film creators. A good medium can deliver good film works to the audience and accept criticism and recognition from the audience.” At the scene, the reporter met Hou Yong, a national first-class actor. It is worth mentioning that Hou Yong has won the award for his performance in " Island Keeper". The role of Minister of Arms Wang Changjie in "" won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 36th Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards.

In Hou Yong's view, the Hundred Flowers Award represents the audience's word-of-mouth award, and as an actor, the most important thing is the audience, so the Hundred Flowers Award is a weathervane with a certain box office. Regarding his expectations for this year's Hundred Flowers Awards, he said: "My predictions for the best actor and actress last time all came true. This time I haven't looked at (the nomination list) yet. I plan to pay attention to it in the next two days."

talked about Hou Yong said frankly about his feelings about coming to Chengdu again: "Chengdu not only has a (strong) film and television atmosphere, but it is also a place to do business, a place to live, a place to travel, and a place to be fascinated by." He said that Chengdu, as an important town in the southwest, has many people behind it. The local customs, customs and cultural heritage have great charm for every tourist who comes here.

Actor Hou Yong was interviewed