The reality film "In the Octagon Cage" directed and starring Wang Baoqiang will be released in the summer of July 6, and today's film released a special feature of the "True and Sincere" version of the creation, which touches people's hearts with real power and sincere emotions. In the special feature, Wang Baoqiang reveals the behind-the-scenes creation story, starting from the identity of the director and actor, interpreting the ultimate realism pursued by the film in terms of story, actors, emotions and other aspects. After many years, returning to the theme of reality again, Wang Baoqiang strives to present an inspirational story full of power and true feelings to the audience with the most sincere expression. The film will be screened nationwide during the Dragon Boat Festival, and the pre-sale has been opened, June 22-June 24, see you at the Dragon Boat Theater!
Wang Baoqiang sharpens a sword in six years The original ecological performance returns to simplicity and innocence
"In the Octagon Cage" tells the story of an ordinary battlefield owner who leads a group of unattended children to break through the siege of fate and find a way out of life. "Just like others say I can't be an actor, just like others say I can only play one type (of role), just like others say, I can't be a director", Wang Baoqiang refused to be defined in the face of doubts. He actively challenges himself, focuses on ordinary people at the bottom of society, and presents a moving story of "breaking through the cage of fate" with the most sincere and sincere creative attitude. In the creation special released today, talking about the original intention of this creation, Wang Baoqiang said that the protagonist's experience to Tenghui (played by Wang Baoqiang) made him empathize: "I came out step by step from the bottom, and every step I know what this person's heart thinks. ”
"In the Octagon Cage" is adapted from real events, Wang Baoqiang has been polished for six years, based on reality, through vivid characters and vivid emotions to show the tenacity and strength of ordinary people. In the special feature, Wang Baoqiang revealed that he spent nearly three years to let himself "live in this story every day", close to life and reality, so as to restore the true background of the story. In addition, Wang Baoqiang also boldly used amateur actors, zero acting experience but just showed the original simplicity and innocence, Wang Xun was also moved by the sincerity of the children: "The child has no concept of filming, he is real." The children's young and immature performances made Wang Baoqiang recall his experience of filming "Blind Well" and "No Thief in the World", and Wang Baoqiang, who had similar performance experience, said: "Sincerity is the most powerful."
Stick to the sincerity in and out of the play, strive for excellence, and create a warm story
In the film, Xiang Tenghui went from a "deceptive" battlefield owner to a "parent" who dedicated himself to his children, and he found a way out of his destiny for children in a difficult situation with his "sincerity". Outside the play, Wang Baoqiang also adheres to his "sincerity" and creates a "most down-to-earth film work made for the people." During the shooting, Wang Baoqiang not only had strict requirements for the details such as the setting and props, but also kept improving the shooting, "shooting one more" only to present the best results to the audience.
"In the Octagon Cage" not only gathers young actors such as Chen Yongsheng, Shi Pengyuan, Zhang Yixiao, but director Wang Baoqiang also invites many friends to help present a warm story full of energy. In the film, Wang Xun plays Wang Feng, Xiang Tenghui's good brother, who is humorous and careful, and supports the children with Xiang Tenghui. In addition, there were many friends such as Xiao Yang, Liu Hua, Li Chen and many other friends who also unconditionally helped, and during the filming, Donnie Yen, Chen Sicheng and other friends also visited the scene to support. Wang Baoqiang's famous work "Blind Well" director Li Yang also starred in "Octagon Cage", after nearly 20 years of cooperation, Wang Baoqiang grew from a young actor to a director who controls the overall situation, Li Yang director Gan Zuo Green Leaf, and also discussed with Wang Baoqiang on the set many times how to better present the dramatic effect. Witnessing Wang Baoqiang's growth along the way, director Li Yang also praised Wang Baoqiang this time: "I think he (Wang Baoqiang) has a spirit of disobedience. ”
The movie "In the Octagon Cage" will be released nationwide on July 6.