Have you ever wondered what kind of state a person will achieve if he goes all out to imitate another person? Gu Yue, an ordinary actor in the art troupe of the military region, spent almost his life playing Mao Zedong, an important figure in Chinese history. From being selected in 1977 to dying suddenly of a heart attack in 2005, Gu Yue was not only on the screen, but also incarnated as Chairman Mao in life. What is his story? How did he make countless audiences believe it, as if going back in time, Chairman Mao really reappeared in the world? The following article will take you to understand the extraordinary journey of this special actor. Are you ready? Let's explore together how Gu Yue managed to "enter the wood".
The story of Gu Yue began in 1977, when the Chinese government decided to make a series of films to commemorate the late founding leaders of the People's Republic of China. In that year, with the death of many of the country's founding leaders, the country's cultural department felt an urgent need to permanently record the images of these great men through film. At that time, the State Council and the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army jointly issued a "Notice on the Selection of Special Actors", with the aim of selecting suitable candidates who could play these great men among the many military Chinese working groups.
Gu Yue, an ordinary soldier who was only the head of the cultural section of the Kunming Military Region at the time, inadvertently entered the field of vision of this casting. It is said that when Marshal Ye Jianying was looking at the candidate's photo, he was attracted by Gu Yue's demeanor at a glance. This is not only because Gu Yue's appearance is a bit like Mao Zedong when he was young, but more importantly, the "leadership temperament" he exudes makes Marshal Ye think that he is the best choice to play Chairman Mao.
After being selected, Gu Yue can be said to have undergone a complete transformation. He has gone from a simple staff member of the art troupe to a nationally renowned special actor. He was urgently transferred to Beijing to begin intense study and preparation for the role of Mao Zedong. Gu Yue took this extremely seriously, not only did he read a large number of books and videos about Mao Zedong, but he even tried to imitate Mao Zedong's living habits and tone of speech.
His first movie was "Xi'an Incident", in this movie, Mao Zedong played by Gu Yue, not only amazed the audience, but even the older generation who were lucky enough to see Chairman Mao with their own eyes praised it, Gu Yue's performance made people seem to see Chairman Mao himself. This high degree of restoration is not only similar in appearance, but also in the profound grasp of temperament, tone and even thoughts and feelings.
In the decades that followed, Gu Yue almost became an expert in playing Mao Zedong. Whether it is a movie or a TV series, as long as it involves the role of Mao Zedong, Gu Yue is almost the first choice of the producer. Each of his performances is a perfect interpretation of Chairman Mao's image, and every detail strives for perfection, which has won wide praise from inside and outside the industry for his professionalism and artistic pursuit. His performance is not only imitation, but also conveys the memories and emotions of an era through the form of art.
The good times didn't last long, one day in 2005, Gu Yue suddenly suffered a myocardial infarction after a filming and tragically ended his life. This is undoubtedly a huge blow to the entire film and television industry. Gu Yue's death not only meant the loss of an artist, but also the end of the most authentic image of Mao Zedong of that era. At that time, many people were asking, who else can inherit the mantle of Gu Yue and continue to interpret the life of this great man?
Although Gu Yue's acting career came to an abrupt end, the artistic wealth he left to the world is eternal. In his career, Gu Yue is not just playing Mao Zedong on the stage, he is almost using his life to restore the history of a great man. His dedication and deep understanding of the role have made him a leader among special actors.
Some people may say that the work of a special actor is simply imitation and copying. The story of Gu Yue tells us that this is not only an external appearance, but also an internal godlikeness. Through his deep understanding of Mao Zedong, he resurrected a historical figure on the screen, which is undoubtedly an extremely high requirement for an actor.
Over the course of his career, Gu Yue has performed countless classic scenes, and his performances have deeply influenced generations of audiences. He used his talent and efforts to make history vividly unfold in another form in modern times. Although Gu Yue's life was short, his artistic life was immortalized by his perfect interpretation of the role.
Gu Yue's life is a perfect embodiment of her infinite love and pursuit of art. He is not only a special actor, but also a guardian of the memory of the times. Through his performance, we saw a more three-dimensional and real Mao Zedong, and also felt the breath of that magnificent era. Although Gu Yue has left us, his contributions to art and the shaping of Mao Zedong's image will always be remembered. As he said before his death, "I use my life to play a good role", this dedication and focus are worthy of learning and respect by every latecomer.