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That long-forgotten historical picture slowly emerged, that is, the filming years of the 1987 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" crew. More than 30 years have passed, but the struggle and laughter behind the scenes have long been deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts and will last for a long time.
Although the thrilling crew of the 1987 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" has been away from our sight for more than 30 years, the good memories and touches they have left to our contemporary audiences are long and endless.
The actors in the TV series use superb acting skills to bring the touching love story between Bao Dai and Chai to life on the TV screen. Behind the camera, their daily lives unfold like an interesting picture.
Chen Xiaoxu once affectionately described her deep nostalgia for those years: "My longing for the Old Summer Palace in April is indescribable! I still vividly remember the peach blossoms blooming in the spring, the winding paths, and the young girls who got bogged down because of casting. ”
It carries my endless fragrant memories, and there are treasured my most innocent ideal dreams. When I woke up, three years had slipped away silently.
Yes, during the three-year filming process, actors from all over the world gathered together, and under the careful guidance of director Wang Fulin, they not only need to study the original work in depth and receive professional training, but also continue to hone their acting skills in practice to create unforgettable classic roles.
This was undoubtedly a huge challenge for most young actors who were only about 18 years old at the time.
However, it is in such a melting pot of crews, under the influence of a rich artistic atmosphere, that the actors gradually form a close-knit collective, and use their youth to leave a deep mark on this land.
Director Wang Fulin, who has always been taciturn, also seemed extremely excited at the moment, and he enthusiastically praised his daughter's outstanding performance in the crew to Chen Xiaoxu's parents.
As one of the core actors of the 1987 version of "Dream of Red Mansions", Chen Xiaoxu is undoubtedly the actor that Director Wang values the most.
"Xiaoxu is a baby in the crew!" Wang Fulin held a beer mug in his hand and said to Chen's father and mother with a smile on his face, "She not only has outstanding acting skills, but also is a lively and cheerful and steady good child."
Knowing Director Wang's praise for Chen Xiaoxu, Chen's father and Chen's mother were dyed with pride on their cheeks, and even had a warm exchange with other members of the crew to understand their daughter's wonderful performance and growth process in the play. Whenever they hear a touching story about their daughter's hard work and good at learning, they can't help but smile and feel that pride.
As a parent, it is undoubtedly the greatest joy of life to witness your children create remarkable achievements in their careers. Chen Xiaoxu also cherished the good time spent with his family this time, raised a glass and drank freely, and enjoyed this long-lost family warmth.
Recalling the past years, Ouyang Fenqiang still remembers it vividly. At that time, at home in Sichuan, Chen Xiaoxu and Deng Jie tasted home-cooked food unrestrainedly, and the free and easy atmosphere was a true portrayal of Chen Xiaoxu's lively and enthusiastic personality.
Although the filming process was full of challenges and the crew lacked funds, the actors could only rely on five yuan a day to make ends meet, and the salary was only sixty or seventy yuan. Faced with poor dietary conditions, they had to "eat props" to fill their stomachs between shoots.
Ren Dahui, as the director of production, has a deep understanding of this. He recalled: "At that time, we were extremely tight on funds, with an investment of more than 5 million yuan, but this huge amount of money still could not meet all the expenses, especially the cost of making costumes, props and building scenes, which was extremely high. ”
However, it was in such a predicament that Chen Xiaoxu showed her naughty, cute, smart and clever side. Not only did she secretly taste props in her free time to satisfy her hunger, but she also actively participated in Ouyang Fenqiang's prank and became the "mastermind".
Many years later, Ouyang Fenqiang said with emotion: "Actually, those prank ideas were provided to me by Chen Xiaoxu. For example, he once left a note for Guo Xiaozhen, falsely saying that a certain crew was inviting her, but Guo Xiaozhen actually went to wait! also spoofed and destroyed Teacher Li Ting's bed, which surprised the veteran actor who played Jia's mother.
A series of pranks were constantly staged, which made Ouyang Fenqiang laugh, and at the same time, he gradually opened his heart, showing a lively and cheerful side, and more deeply understood and interpreted the character characteristics of the character "Jia Baoyu".
Next to the spacious and beautiful residence stood a small army camp, with the sound of uniform footsteps and the roar of car engines. Seeing such a scene, Chen Xiaoxu couldn't help but have a flash of inspiration, and proposed a bold plan to his friend Jin Lili, who lived together, - pretend to have abdominal pain, so that Jin Lili could try to stop the passing cars, and take the opportunity to take a hitchhike back to the camp, so as to avoid the pain of a long journey.
This ingenious strategy is undoubtedly the crystallization of Chen Xiaoxu's wise mind. Years later, she admits with a smile that she has always had a unique way of thinking and innovative thinking, which undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for her to transform into a leader in the advertising planning industry in the future.
However, the hardships of life have not been alleviated by this. Due to the embarrassment of the financial situation, Zhang Li and several other girls even had to take the risk of stealing vegetables from their neighbors to relieve their urgent needs. Despite their slender figures, they are actually veritable "foodies".
Late one night, three girls, Zhang Li, Liu Lingling and Li Man, found that their home had run out of food and was about to face the dilemma of starvation. Just when they were helpless, Zhang Li suddenly remembered that the neighbor's vegetable garden was full of all kinds of vegetables, especially the tender and juicy tomatoes, which were even more mouth-watering.
After a short discussion, the trio decided to take the plunge. Zhang Li took the initiative to ask Ying to let Liu Lingling assist in completing the operation. However, unexpectedly, Liu Lingling resolutely opposed it and insisted that Zhang Li should come out in person.
Faced with the tempting red fruit, Zhang Li couldn't suppress the desire in her heart, and after taking a deep breath, she resolutely stepped into the vegetable garden. She cautiously groped her way through the darkness, lest she disturb her master. Finally, she managed to pick a few huge tomatoes, licked her lips contentedly, and quickly returned to her residence.
However, good times are always short-lived. The next evening, Li Man also decided to follow Zhang Li's example and go to steal some tomatoes. However, the owner of the vegetable garden seems to have understood their intentions and deliberately set up a mousetrap on the ground to wait for the prey to fall into the net.
In the darkness, Li Man walked cautiously, and suddenly let out a terrible scream, which made her jump in pain. It turned out that she unfortunately stepped on the mousetrap and was embarrassed. Despite this, she gritted her teeth and persevered, picked up a few items that looked like eggplants, and returned to her residence despite the pain.
Since then, the three young actors no longer dare to trust others and rashly pick the neighbor's vegetables. Recalling these past years, although Zhang Li, Liu Lingling and Li Man no longer have the youthful and beautiful faces of the past, the innocent vitality and childlike playfulness and cuteness on their faces seem to be eternally frozen in that specific era.
Even so, they still put their heart and soul into the filming of the film, with a spirit of dedication and perseverance, every detail is perfect. The actors' attitude towards art is both pious and rigorous, and they have never flinched in the face of various challenges, but have shown their firm pursuit of art with practical actions.
Faced with the embarrassment of the crew's living environment, Ren Dahui even did not hesitate to adopt the strategy of "pretending to be poisoned", and finally succeeded in prompting the catering company to improve the quality of service. At that time, it was a well-known catering company from the capital Beijing that provided meal service for the crew.
One day, Ren Dahui suddenly informed the actors that someone would come to conduct a surprise inspection later. Seeing the actors' faces full of doubts, Ren Dahui patiently explained, and then led everyone into the scene. Hu Zehong, Chen Xiaoxu and other actors immediately pretended to have unbearable abdominal pain, as if they were symptoms of food poisoning.
Soon after, the so-called "inspectors" left in a hurry. It turned out that those "inspectors" were actually representatives of catering companies.
Ren Dahui's ingenious planning finally brought a more superior eating environment to the crew. As a director, Wang Fulin also has deep concerns about the living conditions of the actors.
He once said with emotion: "We have to respect every actor, and in the crew, I often have differences of opinion with the producers, because I feel that the conditions for the actors are too difficult, and the quality of the food is really unsatisfactory."
However, the financial regulations are limited to six or seven cents per day, and the cost of a meal must not exceed one yuan and two cents, otherwise it cannot be reimbursed.
"Despite this, I still hope that they can give full play to their wisdom within this limited range, improve the quality of food, and make everyone eat more comfortably." Wang Fulin continued.
He sincerely praised the actors for their dedication and dedication in such a harsh environment, and perfectly presented the classic "Dream of Red Mansions".
Transforming an ancient literary treasure into a shining pearl on the screen is undoubtedly a magnificent feat! Take great works such as "Dream of the Red Chamber" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" under the excellent guidance of Mr. Wang Fulin as examples, they are the perfect interpretation!
The elaborate interpretation of "Dream of Red Mansions" lasted three years, and the wonderful presentation of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" also lasted the same filming cycle. At that time, the production process of a TV series could take two to three years, and endless thought was put into every step of the process to create an unbeatable classic.
It's hard to imagine the hardships involved, and the actors have to spend three long years together in the same team, and the degree of harmony between them directly affects the final quality of the work.
Many years later, when the actors of the 94 version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" recalled those unforgettable filming years, their faces were always filled with irrepressible excitement. Once during filming in Yesanpo, several actors who played Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were so hungry that they didn't even let go of the villagers' cornfields, and they were caught red-handed.
The behind-the-scenes anecdotes of the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" are also indestructible. In order to fill their stomachs, Zhang Li and others had to secretly pick the neighbor's vegetables in the dead of night, and Li Man unfortunately stepped on the mouse trap; And Chen Xiaoxu is the leader of "foodies", she not only steals props to satisfy hunger, but also teaches Ouyang Fenqiang how to laugh heartily and better integrate into the role of Jia Baoyu.
These vivid and interesting anecdotes are like a bright mirror, showing the real life situation of the crew at that time. Although life is difficult and the conditions are harsh, the actors' love and pursuit of art have never wavered.
They went all out without complaint, devoted themselves wholeheartedly, and used practical actions to show the eternal classic "Dream of Red Mansions" in front of the audience.