The veteran artist Fang Hua finally waited for his lifelong dream in 1994, playing the head of our army in the movie "Sunny Days", and put on the Chinese military uniform he had been longing for, when he was 69 years old.
However, fate played a joke on him, and he passed away before he could see his work come out.
Fang Hua has created the image of countless Japanese devils in his life, but he has always longed for the opportunity to play the role of a good person.
The daughter expressed softly, calling him a "good guy who has been playing bad guys all his life".
How was Fang Hua able to interpret the Japanese invaders so realistically, and what was his life experience? Let's get to know this old artist who was both virtuous and artistic.
From the oppression of the Japanese to the wonderful life of playing the Japanese army
Fanghua was born in 1925 in a small village on the outskirts of Dalian, Liaoning Province, during the dark period of Japanese aggression against China. As a teenager, he was admitted to a Japanese-controlled business school.
These poor children thought that they would be able to get an education here and change their destiny,
Unexpectedly, the Japanese used schools to carry out cruel slave education, forcing them to abandon the Chinese Chinese language and culture in favor of learning Xi Japanese language and culture.
Fang Hua, like other Chinese students, resolutely resisted the brainwashing education of the Japanese, showing his enthusiasm and pride.
He protested several times in front of Japanese instructors, only to be severely beaten and thrown into the school's "confessional".
Fanghua experienced this humiliation at the age of 17, and he was deeply remembered for the true face of the Japanese.
It wasn't until 1944 that with the help of a few friends, he finally couldn't bear it anymore and escaped from school to Changchun.
Although Changchun had been freed from the direct rule of the Japanese, the sight of Japanese troops on the streets still made Fanghua feel depressed.
He chose not to be a burden to others, so he decided to get a small job at the Japanese-funded "Manying" film company and started his film career.
Fortunately, Japan surrendered the following year, and Fang Hua was able to truly get rid of Japanese rule, and then went to the Northeast Opera Society to study Xi performance.
In 1946, Changchun Film Studio was established, and director Jin Shan decided to shoot a film "On the Songhua River" that reflected the story of the Northeast people's resistance against Japan.
The actor who originally played the captain of the Japanese army left the crew, and Jin Shan had to let the 22-year-old Fang Hua temporarily take over his role. At first, Fang Hua was very disgusted with playing the role of the Japanese he hated the most.
With the director's patient guidance, he gradually realized that each actor should serve the theme of the film and not confuse the character with the individual.
As a result, he changed his mindset and worked hard to play the role of a vivid Japanese military commander, which eventually won praise from the director and the audience.
Fang Hua became famous in one fell swoop for starring in the movie "On the Songhua River". Since then, he has become an actor who has played the role of the villain of the Japanese army in many films of Changying Company, such as playing Matsuda in "Harbin Night" and Director Han in "Little White Dragon".
Fang Hua joined Beiying after the founding of New China, and then continued to play the role of a Japanese officer in films such as "March of the Democratic Youth" and "The Legend of the New Heroes".
Despite the sins of these characters, Fanghua portrays their complex humanity in a vivid way.
He once said that because he had seen the faces of Japanese people, he was able to interpret them very realistically.
It can be said that the experience of his youth has created Fang Hua's exquisite skills in playing the role of the Japanese army.
The king of devils on the screen
In 1954, the martial arts film "Outwitting Huashan" allowed Fang Hua's acting talent to be displayed in front of the audience, and he played the villain Fang Ziqiao brilliantly, showing his acting talent.
Fang Hua played the role of the cruel and cunning Japanese squadron leader Matsui in the historical masterpiece "Guerrillas of the Plains", a role that made him famous in the film industry and rose to prominence. The following year, the results will be seen.
Matsui's image has become more fleshed out, and Fanghua has been infused with abundant connotation, portraying him as an opponent with eagle eyes and ready to deliver a fatal blow.
His every look, every expression, can evoke the insidious and despicable villain to the greatest extent.
In 1974, Fang Hua, who was over the age of confusion at the time, played this classic role again, and reached a higher level of acting skills, as if he was integrated with this role, conveying the unyielding national spirit to the audience.
In addition, the image of the Japanese army displayed in Fang Hua's works such as "Jiawu Fengyun" and "Railway Guard" created in the 60s is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience and has become an eternal symbol of Chinese and Japanese history.
He sees himself as an actor on a mission to interpret history and serve the people, even if it means playing evil and cruel roles on screen multiple times.
Every perfect "transformation", every time he pours his heart and soul into a real character, shows Fanghua's infinite love and dedication to the film industry.
He has sculpted these screen villains in every possible way, and it is precisely because of this that they can be brought to life and shocking.
With the help of his own artistic light, Fanghua not only illuminates the concept of national honor and disgrace, but also evokes the memory of heroic struggle.
He proclaimed to the whole world that good would eventually triumph over evil and that light would surely dispel darkness.
Fang Hua has proved throughout his life that movies are not only entertainment, but also a great tool to carry the spirit.
It takes a lifetime to prove that movies are not just for entertainment, but also a great tool that can carry spiritual connotations.
He used the way of interpreting the image of each enemy, integrating his blood and sweat into the role, and this performance is warning future generations: only by understanding history can we recognize reality, and only national unity is the foundation of national prosperity.
Fang Hua proved the power of the film with his own strength, and wrote a great chapter in the history of the Anti-Japanese War. As one of the most outstanding patriotic actors in the history of film, his spirit will always guide the Chinese people forward.
The soul is on the right path
Fang Hua actively participated in the filming of many main theme films in the 50s of the 20th century, and continued to play many Japanese officer roles. He has a deep understanding of these characters, and vividly interprets the ferocity and shamelessness of the Japanese army.
Fang Hua's role as a Japanese officer in films such as "Crossing the River Reconnaissance" and "Red Flag Spectrum" deeply remained in the minds of the audience and won unanimous praise from the director and the audience.
However, the good times did not last long, and it was not long before history took its toll on him.
In a special historical period, Fanghua was severely hit by joining the Japanese army. Not only was he segregated at work, but he was also accused of having "impure motives" and even tortured and tortured to extract confessions.
His family was also implicated and forced to be relegated to the countryside, which made the situation even more painful. When walking on the street, Fang Hua was often met with white eyes and abuse, and some people even threw things at him.
He was almost crushed by these pressures, but Fang Hua did not complain at all and still maintained his enthusiasm for acting.
After a long trough, Fanghua finally ushered in a turning point in life. In 1994, in the movie "Sunny Days" directed by Jiang Wen, he played a positive role at the age of 69 - a senior general of the People's Army.
The transformation of the character he had been dreaming of for had finally come to fruition, and although it was only a few close-ups, it meant a lot to him. When he stood in front of the camera and put on his military uniform, he couldn't help but burst into tears.
Through his own life experience, Fang Hua changed the concept of "actors do not forget their original intentions for art" from a villain role to a decent role.
He carried the memory of that era with his life's acting skills, vividly expressed the cruelty of the Japanese army, and finally realized his wish to transform the role at the end of his life.
With a benevolent and gentle attitude, he disguises the essence of the screen bully, while sticking to his own beliefs, showing the perseverance of Chinese artists.
His life is a life process in which good and evil return to their respective places, which is worth remembering.
epilogue
Fanghua's story is breathtaking, and at the same time, it also provokes people to think deeply.
In those difficult times, it was a noble act to serve the country with art.
Let us always pay tribute to this old artist with respect!