"A Hundred Birds Pay Attention to the Phoenix" tells the story of the master-apprentice, father-son, and brotherhood relationships between the old and new generations of artists in order to persevere in the face of changing times and the difficult situation of traditional art being unsustainable. . The movie "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix" directed by the famous director Wu Tianming and starring Tao Zeru and Li Mincheng was released nationwide today. The film tells the story of the master-apprenticeship, father-son, and brotherhood between the old and new generations of artists in the face of the changing times and the unsustainable dilemma of traditional art. At the same time, in the face of the advent of the new era, the old culture can Whether to continue the inheritance has caused people to ponder.
You Tianming forged a master-disciple relationship with a single tear
Jiao Sanye, played by Tao Zeru, is a famous suona craftsman in Wushuang Town. Among the suonas of different standards such as Suona, Suona, Four Stages, Eight Stages, etc., "Hundred Birds Paying Attention to the Phoenix" is definitely enjoyed by those with high moral standards, and there are only a handful of people who can play this piece of music. Naturally, they are famous and respected people. Who can play it? In the era when "a hundred birds pay homage to the phoenix" and whose ancestral tombs are smoking, You Tianming, played by Li Mincheng, was "forced" by his father to learn art since he was a child. At first, You Tianming, who was not favored by Mr. Jiao, had an "emotional" heart. Tears sealed the master-disciple relationship between the two. After Youjia Ban succeeded Jiao Jiaban, the prospects of suona art were not as good as before. Facing the advancement of new technologies in the new era, the master's health was deteriorating and his spiritual support collapsed. Although You Tianming still persisted in his obsession, he was at a loss.
The director tells the issue of folk culture inheritance with delicate emotions. The whole film is simple and touching. Although the ending is regrettable, the master and apprentice have experienced the confrontation between foreign bands and the decline of folk customs. The perseverance of the heart is always gratifying. In the film, the master has strict requirements for his apprentice, and the "fine work" training and shaping, while showing deep feelings, are clearly visible. The apprentice's consistent respect for the master and his persistence in not forgetting the master's instructions are touching. One of the lines, "The suona is not played for others to listen to, but for oneself to listen to" is even more touching. In the face of the impetuous new era, there will always be people who insist on retaining the original innocence, just like director Wu Tianming said attitude towards film art.
Li Mincheng performed from the heart
Actor Li Mincheng performed very well in the film, portraying the honest and kind-hearted You Tianming vividly. The panic in his heart when he took over the job for the first time, and his feelings for the master The performance of "Dependence" is very good. When facing the suona skill from prosperity to decline, the helplessness of shouldering the master's trust but being unable to do anything is also heartbreaking. Before the end, You Tianming performed a solo in front of the master's grave. In a trance, he saw that the master was still there. He was so tough before, but then turned around and left, leaving only his strong back. You Tianming couldn't help but shed a tear. With the music, the emotional atmosphere reached a climax.
Li Mincheng, who started his career as a drama actor, was lucky enough to get this role soon after he changed his career. With this film, he won the Best New Actor Award at the 5th British Vientiane Film Festival. In recent years, he has been involved in many movies. His works include outstanding performances in the movies "My Deskmate" and "Baby Don't Cry", as well as the TV series "Dark One", "Dark One 2", "The Moon Embracing the Stars" and other works, and his powerful acting skills are even more It is recognized by industry insiders.