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Preface
From a rural queue cutter to a film giant, from a husband and wife to a prodigal son, director Zhang Li's life is simply a drama of ups and downs! Recently, the famous director, who has won the honor of "the first person in historical drama", appeared in the media for announcing that he would do his best to take care of his sick mother, and his legendary experience has once again become the focus of heated discussions in the outside world. Let's walk into the indisputable life of Zhang Li and see how this "five marriages and five divorces" wandering son finally repaid with filial piety.
1. Born in a peasant family, he has repeatedly experienced the hardships of life
In 1957, Zhang Li came to this world and was born in a poor farming family. Like most children of the same age, in an era of scarce resources, his childhood was a daily routine of "not having enough to eat and not enough to wear". Going to school is also reluctant, although the family hopes that their son Jackie Chan has it, but to a greater extent, they just hope that he can share the burden of the family as soon as possible.
From the bits and pieces of memory, Zhang Li understands that the biggest pursuit in life is to get rid of poverty and become rich. So since I was a child, I have made the determination to "get ahead and change my fate". Fate, but it is also a trick on people.
Second, work hard and get a good reward
At the age of 18, Zhang Li passed the government-organized movement to go to the countryside and was able to get out of the poor environment of his hometown. But no one expected that this "escape" would send him directly to an obscure small film studio, where he became a handyman.
No matter how hard and tiring the work is, Zhang Li has never complained, and honest work seems to be all in life. But fate is really wonderful, it was in this poor day that Zhang Li was fortunate to meet some senior photographers, and since then he has slowly mastered the tricks of film and television production.
In 1978, the college entrance examination was resumed, and he was over 20 years old at the time, but still with his love for movies, he was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy in one fell swoop, received formal film and television professional training, and became classmates with Zhang Yimou and others, who later became famous. Fate, a faltering fly, finally opened the door to success for the poor boy Zhang Li.
3. Being single in Beijing and gaining a little fame
After graduating, Zhang Li chose to stay in Beijing and officially engaged in the film and television production industry. But he is still too young and thin when he first enters the industry, and several works in succession can be described as not possessed by the soul, and his reputation is mediocre. Fortunately, Zhang Li is not a short-lived person, and it is precisely when he encounters failure that he is more motivated to learn from it and diligently study his weak skills.
The turning point finally came in 1999. The film "Born Out of the Sky" with Zhang Li as the photographer won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Cinematography in one fell swoop, which won him the attention and praise of industry insiders.
Since then, he has gradually transformed into a director, and has filmed a series of masterpieces, such as "Military Confidential", "Once Upon a Time in China", "Win or Lose", etc., many of which have won major awards at home and abroad. As a result, he quickly won the reputation of "the first person in domestic historical dramas" and "god-level historical drama director" in the circle.
Success in the world seems to be as simple as that, as long as you work hard in an ordinary and ordinary way, you can finally exchange for the glory of your career and the excitement of life. However, don't underestimate the next plot reversal, Zhang Li's romantic history is his most enviable legend!
Fourth, five marriages and five divorces, the prodigal son is invincible
When he was just starting out, Zhang Li devoted himself to his career with his pure love for movies. The love life is relatively indifferent, and there was only a long-distance relationship that ended without a problem before college. After entering Beiying, he really had no intention of falling in love.
But after his career improved slightly, Zhang Li quickly showed his very "pioneering" love life. In the more than 20 years since he became famous, he, known as "China's fifth-generation director," has actually experienced five legendary marriages and "five divorces"! This record is probably unique in the mainland film and television circles.
What's even more unbelievable is that almost all of Zhang Li's five wives are film and television stars, or popular Xiaohuadan, or first-line superstars, and even include a "queen". And the reasons for the divorce of these "glamorous and blessed" beauties are almost all related to Zhang Li's "illegitimate" relationship with young female artists in the film crew.
From falling in love with Liu Lin, a young flower who was 17 years old in 1999, to Liu Bei, who was known as "middle-aged Dou E" in 2003, and then to Song Jia, a popular little flower who was 23 years younger, had a love scandal.
Even in 2007, Zhang Li, who had passed the age of knowing the destiny of heaven, still had a secret relationship with actress Yang Xue, who was 21 years younger than him...... Why is an old man who is nearly 60 years old still so distracted and unable to extricate himself? Maybe only Zhang Li himself knows.
Fifth, how can love be burdened by the mother
It can be said that Zhang Li is certainly eloquent in his love life, which has attracted countless people's sighs. But it is inevitable that he will also be criticized and scolded by film and television peers, relatives and friends. But for his 85-year-old mother, it was undoubtedly a heart-rending pain.
On the one hand, he is the only child who is the pillar of the family, and he is determined to show his skills on the screen; On the one hand, they are relatives who have supported each other for decades, and they bear countless gossip and scolding for their son's affair
On the one hand, he is the only child who is the pillar of the family, and he is determined to show his skills on the screen; On the one hand, they are relatives who have supported each other for decades, and they bear countless gossip and scolding for their son's affair. As a mother, my heart is heartbroken.
In this way, the divorce scandals of his son Zhang Li are like bombs exploding in his mother's heart. His mother had tried to persuade her countless times, but Zhang Li was always indifferent, as if he had already indulged in the whirlpool of Vanity Fair and listened to it.
The relationship between the mother and son has become increasingly estranged. Even if Zhang Li's career is booming, the mother can't find any comfort and pride in her son.
Sixth, the old realm has sunk and awakened to save
But just when his mother was getting old and seriously ill, Zhang Li woke up like a dream. Will one honorary award leave him alone at the end of his life? How can a captive lover ever be able to be with each other until the end of his life?
When his mother sometimes couldn't even recognize her only son because of Alzheimer's disease, Zhang Li's tears burst out of his eyes, and he hated his past debauchery. In this way, he resolutely gave up his work and devoted himself to serving his elderly mother.
Every day, I cook, do laundry, chat, and walk for my mother...... Little by little, he used filial piety and love to make up for the absurdity and negligence of his youth. Slowly, the mother's body and spirit improved, and the relationship between the two mothers and children also regained their intimate warmth.
Seventh, abandon the sea of flowers and return to the basics
In this way, at the age of 65, Zhang Li completely stopped the past romance and took root in the most simple and simple family affection. "Nothing compares to a loved one, and it's nice to have family by your side." Zhang Li said with deep feelings. "In this life, I don't know what to live for? When you are old, only your relatives will accompany you. "
Yes, what is the meaning of prosperity and wealth when you pass away? The dazzling beauty tricks of his youth are now only a piece of chicken feathers. The only thing worth remembering is the warmth and companionship of beloved family.
Taking advantage of his mother's critical illness this time, Zhang Li finally woke up to the true meaning of life. He stepped out of the flowers, let go of the temptations of the outside world, and turned his gaze to the purest place in his heart. Today's Zhang Li is no longer the arrogant prodigal son in the prime of life, but a wise man who has a correct understanding of life.
Life is always growing in struggle and reflection. With the string of family affection, people will not completely lose themselves in the chaotic world. Zhang Li took a detour, but finally found his way home. This may be the best footnote in his life.