China Youth Daily and China Youth Network reporter Shen Jiequn
At the second plenary session of the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth CPPCC National Committee, Tian Qinxin, member of the CPPCC National Committee and president of the National Drama Theatre of China, said in his speech at the conference: Literary and art workers should adhere to the people's stand, immerse themselves in going deep into life, persist in abiding by righteousness and innovation, sing songs for the people with sincerity, and create epic works of the new era that reflect "the changes of the times, the advance of China, and the people's call," thus creating the peak of literature and art in the new era.
A few days ago, Tian Qinxin was interviewed by a reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Network. She believes that artists are influential, they must have their own moral qualities, and they can demand themselves with the standards of virtue and art, so that they can assume the cultural responsibility of the new era.
"The National Drama Theatre of China is a state-level literary and art academy directly under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and is a national team of literature and art, and it must come up with high-quality stage art works to serve the audience and artists; to satisfy the people and also to help artists realize their ideals." More importantly, it is to help the construction of a strong Chinese culture. Tian Qinxin said.
During the two sessions of the National People's Congress this year, many CPPCC members mentioned the qualities and responsibilities of literary and art workers in the new era. What kind of actors do audiences need today? How should actors shoulder the responsibility of helping to build a cultural powerhouse?
It is necessary to take the people as the center and really sink down to create
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the National Drama Theatre of China and the 20th anniversary of its official establishment, General Secretary Xi Jinping wrote back to the artists of the theater: "I hope that you will continue to work hard, closely follow the pulse of the times, adhere to the people's position, adhere to the integrity and innovation, tell the Chinese story with affection and strength, create excellent works worthy of the times and the people, and make greater contributions to the development of literature and art in the new era and to enrich the people's spiritual world." ”
Tian Qinxin said that this is the general secretary's affirmation of the generations of outstanding artists of the National Drama Theatre who have silently adhered to the stage, worked hard and dedicated themselves. The general secretary's reply prompted her to think that in the process of marching toward the second century and striving for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, how should literature and art show new responsibilities, achieve new deeds, rejuvenate new styles, and exert their due guiding force and cohesion?
The recent hit TV series "The World of Man" has aroused a warm response from the audience. Tian Qinxin mentioned that Yin Tao, Song Jia, Xin Baiqing, Zhang Kaili and others who starred in "The World of Man" are all actors of the National Drama Theatre. It is precisely because these actors have solid performance skills and accurate grasp of the role that they have left an unforgettable character image in the hearts of the audience."
Tian Qinxin said that the National Drama Theatre has always absorbed outstanding graduates and high-quality actor resources from society into the theater, and in recent years, it has also absorbed outstanding young literary and art workers. "The National Drama Theatre's criteria for selecting actors: acting skills are the most important, there will be written tests, oral tests. All three are very strict, and more attention will be paid to his or her virtue and integrity in the oral examination."
Tian Qinxin said that the National Drama Theatre will absorb the audience's favorite star actors, and will do "special talent introduction" under the guidance of the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the prerequisite for introducing talents to the National Drama Theater is that they have performed in the theater and will also undergo strict examinations.
At this year's two sessions of the National People's Congress, Zhang Kaili, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a national first-class actor at the National Drama Theatre of China, brought the "Proposal on Taking the People as the Center and Increasing the Intensity of The Creation of Literary and Artistic Works with Realistic Themes.".
Zhang Kaili suggested that we should take the people as the center, really sink our hearts into creation, and not aim at fame and fortune; and calm down our hearts to carefully craft works and character images.
Zhang Kaili suggested that the appraisal of literary and art academies and troupes and the selection of major awards must formulate more stringent standards and measures, so that literary and art workers can produce good works with their hearts, rather than relying on qualifications, fame, and traffic to easily pass the evaluation and win awards. "Literary and art workers should also always bear in mind that only by sinking their hearts to dedicate high-quality works to the people is the primary task, and the cart before the horse can be turned upside down."
Virtue and art double Xin, that is, "innocent people, serious work"
At the first "member channel" of the Fifth Session of the 13th NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE CHINESE People's Political Consultative Conference, Feng Yuanzheng, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and vice president of the Beijing People's Art Theater, said that Teacher Lan Tianye, an old artist of Beijing Renyi, was awarded the "July 1st Medal" throughout the year. "I burst into tears when I saw the scene where he was awarded the medal, which is the highest praise of the party and the state for an actor and artist, and I am proud of him."
On the eve of the Spring Festival, Feng Yuanzheng went to visit the 95-year-old teacher Lan Tianye. Teacher Lan Tianye and Feng Yuanzheng talked about how to use some young actors and discussed the future and development of Beijing Renyi in depth.
"Mr. Amano infected me with his reverence for art and his sincere heart for his career, and he practiced a spirit throughout his life, that is, to be a clean and innocent person and do things seriously." Feng Yuanzheng said.
"Let every young literary and art worker become a good actor and worker with both virtue and art." Feng Yuanzheng believes that the virtue and art are both xin, that is, "to be innocent and innocent, to do things conscientiously."
Tian Qinxin said that what everyone often calls "virtue and art double Xin" now is not something that exists now. "Master Mei Lanfang said that doing art is the first thing to do, and the older generation of performing artists is like this. A person's virtue and ethics are the basis for being an artist and an ideological understanding that literary and art workers in the new era under the ancient civilization should have. It is also the moral standard of the Chinese nation that has been living endlessly and has struggled to this day Chinese.
In the past year, the rectification of the chaos in the entertainment industry and the advocacy of "art style and morality" have aroused widespread concern in the whole society. In 2021, the Central Propaganda Department issued the "Notice on Carrying Out Comprehensive Management work in the field of culture and entertainment", requiring greater punishment for artists who violate the law and lose morality, and prohibiting artists with bad deeds from moving their positions to make a comeback, Tian Qinxin believes that it is "very timely, effective and powerful".
Tian Qinxin proposed that we should also think about the enlightenment of "why artists who have lost their morality have become like this". "Actors should tighten a string, know that their acting career will affect people, and consider the issue of moral integrity from this perspective."
"Actors are really the easiest to bring in traffic." The word 'traffic' is not a derogatory term, but an objective name, and internet digitization will naturally bring out traffic. The masses are attracted to the stars and will regard them as idols. After becoming an idol, you must be responsible for the crowd and the audience you like. This is a lifelong lesson for people to do art. ”
Tian Qinxin said frankly that every word and deed of the actor will affect the audience, and after becoming famous, the actor should consider self-cultivation and self-cultivation. "When you get this name, you have to suffer this sin, suffer this pain, set strict demands on yourself, and become an artist with both virtue and art." Otherwise, think about not being a star, because once you lose your morality, you will bring bad influences to the audience. ”
After becoming famous, the "re-education" process of actors cannot be ignored
In an interview with the Reporter of China Youth Daily and China Youth Network, Feng Yuanzheng said that he has always stressed to young people that virtue and art are both xinxin, virtue is in the front and behind, a person with bad morals will not be good on the stage, and acting will not be good.
"A few years ago, some young people were confused by interests and moved by traffic, how to let them return to the stage to act steadily, we need to do some guidance work." When I give them a lesson or a conversation, I say, if you want to be a star, you don't have to talk, you can just make gossip and make headlines; if you want to be a good actor, I will tell you how to do it. Feng Yuanzheng said.
Tian Qinxin stressed that when an artist has the problem of losing morality and norms, everyone often only pays attention to this result and does not think about the process of problem formation.
On this topic, Tian Qinxin believes that the education of art and moral style is very important. Actors should receive this education when they enter school, and they cannot ignore the process of "re-education" after becoming famous.
"A lot of kids want to be actors, they work hard, they have Reiki. Through diligent efforts, coupled with good opportunities, they may quickly be recognized by the audience. What should I do after acting in a play and being recognized by the audience? This requires a process of re-education. ”
Tian Qinxin reminded that young people should understand at the beginning of school: "If you want to be an actor, you may be recognized by the audience." When you are recognized by the audience, you must further improve your moral cultivation. ”
At present, many art schools only teach children the "professional skills" of being actors, but acting is a lifelong profession, and education should not stop at schools, should not be limited to "technology". After these young students graduate, the unit and brokerage company should also take on the responsibility of education and help them grow better.
"If everyone adopts a way of making quick money, if this star has a lot of problems, does it have anything to do with the thinking indoctrination and spoiling attitude of the people around him?" I think there is. ”
In Tian Qinxin's view, an actor must enhance his cultural cultivation and moral accomplishment, whether in school, theater troupe, or in his own life.
"The profession of an actor has certain sociological and psychological elements, and it comes from observing life and experiencing characters. While reading more books, correct the moral cultivation and self-cultivation of actors. Hopefully, more actors will self-discipline and self-improvement sooner. Tian Qinxin said.
Source: China Youth Daily client