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On February 14, 2022, the afterglow of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics was not dispersed, and the athletes of various countries competed for the dream arena after 4 years, but Zhang Yimou's wife Chen Ting posted a "complaint" against her husband in the early morning, and even bluntly said that she could not watch what he had done for a long time.
Don't worry, this is not a dog blood tearing bridge in the entertainment industry, but as a wife, I have a deep concern for my husband who is over the age of ancient.
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In the text, she is not proud to be the wife of the general director of the opening ceremony, but is full of worries and concerns.
Chen Ting said that she did not agree with Zhang Yimou as the director of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics from the beginning.
How glorious this job is to shoulder the expectations of more than a billion people, and how heavy the pressure behind it is.
The fatigue and toil of the 2008 Beijing Olympics is now being repeated.
Only this time, the "Guoshi" was no longer young.
Chen Ting was worried that his body would be crushed in the face of a mountain of heavy work.
"The stubbornness of the Northwestern man is that you say yours and he does his. Completely unaware that they are consuming their lives with almost crazy work intensity and extremely unhealthy lifestyles. ”
In the text, she counted several "crimes" of Zhang Yimou:
Fill every day, sometimes you can skip sleep for work, sit and wait for dawn... Eat very little, and walk 5 kilometers a day when the body needs to rest... Near the opening ceremony, you have to rely on medication to maintain your speech, for several days you have a high fever and a hot and cold cover a few quilts, and the workload during the day is not reduced at all...
However, with the joint efforts of the front and back of the stage, on February 4, 2022, Lichun, the Beijing Winter Olympic Games officially kicked off.
That wonderful performance not only showed the world our 5,000-year-long cultural heritage, but also combined with cutting-edge technology to show China's unlimited potential and determination to face the future.
On the basis of the traditional "higher, faster, stronger", we have also interpreted the new concept of "more unity", a community with a shared future for mankind, highlighting the boldness of a great power.
Behind this scene, in addition to the efforts of countless staff, is the general director Zhang Yimou's planning and exhaustion.
He used an almost "self-harming" style of sleep and food to perfectly outline the blueprint for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.
As countless people praised - Zhang Yimou knows the romance of Chinese the most.
But compared with the praise of the outside world, Chen Ting said bluntly:
"I'm sorry, I don't have that big picture, I don't have such a sense of mission... Who knows behind every compliment he really gave? What was lost.... I know he won't stop there, he just hopes that the child's father can be healthy and healthy with us for a long, long time..."
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But this copy, which is full of concerns for his wife, has attracted a lot of criticism.
Many people say that she does not have a big picture view, not only can not understand Zhang Yimou's career, but also posted a "complaint" on the occasion of the national celebration.
Some people also think that this is a supremely glorious cause, and as a participant in the Winter Olympic Games, in addition to the general director, there are countless staff members, who are lonely and nameless, but also have no regrets.
But some people also expressed understanding that for the country, Zhang Yimou is a "national teacher" who is shouldering heavy responsibilities, but for Chen Ting, he is not only his husband, but also the father of 3 children. As a wife, she only hopes that he can take care of his body, and it does not matter whether he is honored or not.
In fact, we can understand both sides.
Unlike the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, this time we not only let the world feel China's majestic courage and cultural self-confidence, but also conveyed the concept of "one world under one roof" to the world.
And Zhang Yimou, who shouldered this heavy burden, was finally relieved.
"At the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2008, I was luckier... This time it may not be perfect, but it is perfect..."
It is this workaholic model that allows him to withstand the pressure and once again stand on the cusp of the times. The opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will surely set a new milestone for the world.
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As the saying goes: you can withstand loneliness, you can withstand prosperity. But this sentence has to be changed here in Zhang Yimou.
At work, the 72-year-old director has a strong energy that does not match his age, and even Ge You evaluates him as a complete workaholic.
When filming, he can insist on a long standby of more than ten hours a day, and even only need to eat a meal in the middle. The staff of the same group survived until the vocals faded, but Zhang Yimou was still in good spirits.
It seems that for him, the heavy work of being so busy that he only sleeps 2 to 3 hours a day is not a punishment, but a kind of enjoyment.
In order not to waste time, he even turned the table quickly to spur himself not to slacken off.
"Our generation has been educated not to treat itself well. Looking back on my experience, step by step I encountered good opportunities, but there are more talents than I have! If I'm still wasting my time and wasting my time, I can't say it. ”
Many people do not understand why this seventy-year-old man is still so able to toss and turn when he has reached the age when he should enjoy the joy of the world.
But in the words of this stubborn Northwestern:
"I don't want to be a star hanging in the sky, but rather like a meteor, fleeting, but radiating all its scorching light."
In order to make his artistic career comparable to the brilliance of his mouth, Zhang Yimou burned his whole.
He never flaunts himself as the best director in China, but considers himself the most diligent.
In the early days as an actor, in order to shoot a good role, he ruthlessly trapped himself in the well for 3 days without dripping water, and speculated about the psychological fluctuations of the characters in hunger and exhaustion.
When he was a director in the later stage, he worked during the day and edited at night, giving back to the high-quality works on the screen with super high efficiency.
It is this enthusiasm that allows him to shoulder the burden of "national teacher" again after 14 years, and show the face of China to the world in the most dazzling way.
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In fact, in addition to the excellence of art, the most admirable thing is Zhang Yimou's overall view of the world.
Sport is a silent language. At a time when the epidemic is raging, the holding of the Olympic games once every four years not only boosts morale, but also conveys China's responsibility and responsibility in the face of difficulties.
From the first countdown to the 24 solar terms, Zhang Yimou has gradually displayed the poetic feelings that have melted into Chinese bones.
But unlike 14 years ago, this time he did not stop at the repetition of traditional culture, but brought a sense of science and technology to the world.
You don't see the water of the Yellow River rising from the sky, rushing to the sea and never returning. When this poem collides with the Olympic Games, it will stir up the most beautiful chapter.
In the "Ice and Snow Five Rings" display link, a drop of ink fell from the sky and gradually transformed into the water of the Yellow River, gushing endlessly, bringing mountains and rivers together. Then the ice cube shattered, and the ice rings took off, one move and one style, all showing the rising of Chinese science and technology.
Using digital technology to interpret traditional ink painting, this breakthrough measure is like a link, passing on the charm of Qin bricks and Han tiles, Tang poetry and Song poetry across the gap of time to the present dynasty.
Whether it is a lively "little pigeon" or a national flag passed down from hand to hand, it shows the most simple love of every Chinese son and daughter for the motherland.
When the many small snowflakes converge into a big snowflake, I believe that many people feel the introverted and inclusive nature of Chinese culture.
The charm of sports lies in breaking down barriers and promoting each other. And this spiritual connotation is transformed into a beautiful inheritance when we write.
In fact, Zhang Yimou's romance lies not only in his exquisite artistic techniques, but also in his ability to show China's cultural self-confidence to the world.
I believe that in his heart, he must uphold the overall situation of "giving up the small family and taking care of everyone". Even though he was complained by his wife and was puzzled by others, when the country needed him, this "national teacher" who was more than an old man still had no regrets.
May we send China with this heart, and send the years to the mountains and rivers. I will always be impressed by the "Chinese romance" he conveyed.