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A rich life course
It was a family photo that froze Liu Shangxian's happy life in her later years. Although the years have left traces on her face, her mental outlook is still full and energetic, and her curly hair dyed in black and white reveals her love for life.
The son Shen Dong in the photo looks tall and mighty, with a frank and confident gaze, inheriting the heroic courage that his mother portrayed in "Children of Heroes". The husband Shen Guorui next to him exudes the majesty and stability of his predecessors in the directorial industry, and their family has been happy for three generations, showing the warmth and well-being of family happiness.
This photo bears witness to Liu Shangxian's difficult but fulfilling life: although she has only created a classic role of Wang Fang in the film industry, she has made indelible contributions to the Chinese film industry.
Her husband Shen Guorui is also a talented director, who has won many important awards such as the "Government Award" and the "Golden Rooster Special Award".
Prologue to the reproduction
Back in the 60s, film director Wu Zhaohuan was determined to bring Mr. Ba Jin's classic "Reunion" (formerly known as "Heroes and Daughters") to the screen.
In order to reproduce the characters in the novel realistically, he tried his best to find a suitable heroine. At that time, Liu Shangxian was just an unknown student of Beijing Film Academy, and he was studying acting skills on campus.
A chance encounter changed the trajectory of her life. Wu Zhaoxun's best friend Xie Jin was running errands on campus when he inadvertently passed by Liu Shangxian, and he was inspired and immediately notified Wu Dao to come and observe the female student.
Director Wu really took a fancy to Liu Shangxian's unique temperament and charm, he observed it for several days, and finally became convinced that she was the one who could best interpret the inner and outer aspects of Wang Fang's role.
Such a casual encounter opened a new chapter in the life of 24-year-old Liu Shangxian who was honorably on the big screen. Then she devoted herself to the filming of "Heroes' Children", and worked hard to play the role of Wang Fang.
Born for the role of Wang Fang
When she learned that she could play the heroine Wang Fang of "Heroes' Children", Liu Shangxian was extremely excited, this was simply the opportunity she dreamed of. She devoted herself to the shaping of the role, and her requirements for herself were much higher than ordinary people, even a few points higher than the strict standards for actors in the casting of "Dream of Red Mansions".
In order to better show the tenacious image of a battlefield heroine, Liu Shangxian worked hard day and night to study Korean dance, from movement to charm. She scrutinized every detail again and again until she completely absorbed Wang Fang's inner unique temperament.
What's even more commendable is that in order to make the gunfight scene more brutal and realistic, she was slightly injured on the shooting site many times, cut by gunpowder and shrapnel, but never gave up.
This persistent pursuit of art is awe-inspiring. Liu Shangxian used her own practical actions to explain what it means to devote herself to the role. In this way, under her careful carving, the ordinary and great image of Wang Fang in the novel finally reappeared on the screen.
The hard work of the entire crew did not live up to the audience's expectations, and "Children of Heroes" caused a sensation as soon as it was released, among which Wang Fang played by Liu Shangxian attracted much attention and popularity.
The support of my husband was warm
No one expected that the release of the pinnacle work "Children of Heroes" would also become a turning point in Liu Shangxian's life. In that special historical era, the "problem" of her family background became a time bomb on her, and no one dared to use her to continue filming.
was originally infinitely beautiful, but suddenly became the focus of everyone's avoidance.
Every day when she woke up, Liu Shangxian had to undergo a long review and self-analysis, for fear that she would be beaten into the cold palace if she made a mistake. Colleagues shunned her, and some even imposed work that was not within her purview, forcing her to work late into the night.
In this way, her career prospects were overshadowed by her family, suffered serious obstacles, and her life fell into a low period.
Fortunately, there is one person who is inseparable from her and silently supports her with his actions - that is, her husband Shen Guorui. Whenever Liu Shangxian worked overtime until late at night, he waited silently downstairs to escort her back to the dormitory, even if passers-by in a hurry cast strange eyes.
Colleagues repeatedly advised him to keep his distance from Liu Shangxian, but Shen Guorui turned a deaf ear, and he just wanted to do his best to protect this weak wife.
It was her husband's sincere waiting that warmed the fire of perseverance in Liu Shangxian's heart, gave her the courage and strength to move forward, and gave her the confidence to survive the darkest years.
Directed a masterpiece
After many years of low points in life, in 1978, the land of the motherland finally showed the dawn after the storm, and Liu Shangxian also saw the dawn of hope again. At the suggestion of her husband Shen Guorui, she had the idea of pursuing a career as a director and had always aspired to become a brilliant director one day.
In order to realize this dream, Liu Shangxian did not hesitate to humbly ask the veteran directors in the work unit for advice, and sincerely learned from them the professional experience and knowledge of directors.
These veteran directors are kind and kind, patiently answer every question she raises, and impart valuable professional experience. Liu Shangxian absorbed it hungrily, and treated every detail with excellence and repeated scrutiny.
With her love and dedication to her career, she is going further and further on the new path of directing. She has directed a series of masterpieces, such as "The Lobbyist", "Zhongshan under the Wind and Rain", "Chinese Interpol", etc., these excellent film and television works have all demonstrated her extraordinary directing skills and won unanimous praise from industry insiders.
The brilliant achievements of her directorial career finally helped Liu Shangxian completely get out of the haze and embrace the sunshine of life again. She uses her practical actions to interpret the power of dreams, as long as she perseveres and moves forward bravely, she will eventually be able to overcome difficulties and go further and further on the road of art.
Interpret the persistence of dreams
Time flies. In the blink of an eye, Liu Shangxian has gone through the course of eighty years of life, and his son Shen Dong has also grown up and lived his own life. Although she has only created a classic role of Wang Fang in the film industry in her life, she has made indelible contributions to the Chinese film industry and has made remarkable achievements.
Her husband Shen Guorui is also a well-known director in the country, and has won many important awards such as the "Government Award" and the "Golden Rooster Award".
The family photo framed in the photo frame witnessed their happy old age. Three generations of the same family are happy, showing the warmth and well-being of the family.
In the photo, Liu Shangxian is in good spirits, her son Shen Dong is open and confident, and her husband Shen Guorui reveals the majesty and stability of her predecessors.
Looking back, Liu Shangxian's life is an interpretation of the persistent pursuit of dreams: from the film and television students who were first discovered, to doing her best for the role of Wang Fang; From surviving adversity under the shadow of his family, to regaining his passion to become a director, he has directed many excellent works.
Along the way, it is inevitable to stumble, but only the innocence and dedication to dreams in my heart can I go further and further on the road of life, and finally reap the fruits of my career.