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 accepted an exclusive interview with reporters. She believes that artists are influential, they must have higher moral qualities, and only by demanding themselves with the standards of virtue and art can they assume the cultural responsibility of the new era.
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 December 25, 2021, 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: "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 more excellent works worthy of the times and the people, and make greater contributions to the prosperity and development of the literary and artistic cause in the new era and to the enrichment of the people's spiritual world." ”
Tian Qinxin said: This makes us think that in the process of moving toward the second centenary goal and striving for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, how should literature and art show new responsibilities, achieve new deeds, glow with new features, and exert their due guiding force and cohesion?
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 said that it is necessary to really sink down to create, not for the purpose of fame and fortune; to carefully carve works and character images.
She said that the appraisal of literary and art academies 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 appraisal 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 shuangxin 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 CPPCC National Committee and vice president of the Beijing People's Art Theater, said that last year, Lan Tianye, an old artist of Beijing Renyi, was awarded the "July 1st Medal." "I burst into tears when I saw the scene where he was awarded the medal, this is the highest praise of the party and the state for a performing artist, and I am proud of him."
On the eve of the Spring Festival, Feng Yuanzheng went to visit the 95-year-old Blue Sky Wild. Blue Sky Wild is concerned about how to activate some young actors and is concerned about the future development of Beijing Renyi.
"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.
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. Mei Lanfang, an older generation of performance artists, said that doing art is the first thing to do. A person's virtue and ethics are the basis for being an artist, the ideological understanding that literary and art workers in the new era should have, and the moral observance of the Chinese nation's unceasing struggle to this day. ”
In the past year, the relevant departments' 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 "why artists who have lost their morality have become like this." "Actors should tighten a string, know the impact of their acting career on the audience, and consider the issue of moral integrity from this perspective."
"Actors are really the easiest to bring in traffic." 'Flow' is not a derogatory term, but an objective concept. The digitalization of the Internet naturally generates traffic. The masses are attracted to the stars and will regard them as idols. If an actor has an idol status, he is responsible to the public and to the audience who loves him. This is a lifelong homework that must be done for people to do art. Tian Qinxin said.
Tian Qinxin said frankly: "When you are famous, you will have to suffer this sin, suffer this suffering, strictly demand yourself, and become an artist with both virtue and art." Otherwise, don't be a star, because once you lose your morality, you will bring bad influence to the audience. ”
The "re-education" of actors cannot be ignored
In an interview with reporters earlier, 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 virtue comes to 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 the results 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. Acting students should receive this education when they enter school, and the process of "re-education" after fame cannot be ignored.
"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. ”
Tian Qinxin believes that at present, many art schools only teach children the "professional skills" as actors, but actors are a lifelong profession, and education should not stop at schools and should not be limited to "technology". After these young students graduate, the unit and brokerage company should also assume the responsibility of education.
"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. Through extensive reading, it is also helpful to correct the moral cultivation and self-cultivation of actors. Tian Qinxin said.
Source: China Youth Daily