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Under the dim light, the old-fashioned gramophone slowly rotated, and a slightly hoarse voice flowed from the vinyl record, singing in a low voice: "I am me, a fireworks ...... with different colors", the familiar melody pulled my mind back to the era when the superstar was shining, the era that belonged to the "brother" Leslie Cheung
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"If you don't go crazy, you can't live"
"If you don't go crazy, you won't survive", this is a line in the movie "Farewell My Concubine", which is used to describe Leslie Cheung's life, which is suitable for his pursuit of art is almost harsh, every look and every action strives for perfection, as if he wants to burn his life on the stage and screen
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When filming "Farewell My Concubine", it was the cold winter wax moon in Beijing, in order to restore Cheng Dieyi's slender figure, Leslie Cheung insisted on wearing thin costumes, rehearsing over and over again on the cold set, there was a scene, he needed to walk barefoot on the ground full of gravel, in order to find the most realistic pace and expression, he ignored the pain on the soles of his feet, and filmed dozens of times, until director Chen Kaige shouted "pass" and stopped, afterwards, the staff found that the soles of his feet were bloodstained, but he just smiled faintly and said: "It's okay, For the sake of art, this little bit of suffering is nothing."
In addition to the excellence of the performance, Leslie Cheung also poured all his passion into music, he treated every song like his own child, from lyrics and composition to arrangement and singing, every link was done by himself, in order to pursue the best stage effect, he often spent months rehearsing dances, and even repeatedly revised the details of the songs on the eve of the concert
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This kind of almost paranoid pursuit has made Leslie Cheung go further and further on the road of art, and has also achieved his unique stage charm, his performance is sincere and moving, and it hits people's hearts; His singing, whether affectionate or passionate, can always touch the softest corners of the listener's heart
A film and television song superstar
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Leslie Cheung is one of the few artists in the Hong Kong entertainment industry who can achieve great success in film and television, and the movies he has participated in, whether it is a literary film or a commercial film, have achieved a bumper harvest at the box office and word of mouth; The songs he sang have been sung to this day and have become the collective memories of a generation
In 1986, a "True Colors of Heroes" swept the Hong Kong film industry, Leslie Cheung played Song Zijie, honest and kind but impulsive and reckless, in stark contrast to the heroic M played by Chow Yun-fat, which left a deep impression on the audience, this movie not only established Leslie Cheung's status in the film industry, but also opened the golden age of Hong Kong hero films
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In 1987, Leslie Cheung starred in "A Chinese Ghost Story" was released, he vividly interpreted the elegant infatuation of scholar Ning Caichen, and staged a poignant ghost love with Nie Xiaoqian played by Wang Zuxian, this movie was not only popular in Hong Kong, but also set off a "Chinese Girl" craze throughout Southeast Asia, becoming a classic of Hong Kong films
In 1993, Leslie Cheung ushered in the pinnacle of his acting career - "Farewell My Concubine", he played Cheng Dieyi, obsessed with Peking Opera all his life, and lived himself as "Yu Ji", in the context of turbulent times, he performed a life legend of love and hate, joy and sorrow, the film won the Palme d'Or at the 46th Cannes International Film Festival, becoming the first Chinese film to win this award, and Leslie Cheung also won the recognition of the international film industry with this film
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In addition to movies, Leslie Cheung's achievements in music are also dazzling, in 1983, he became famous with a song "The Wind Continues to Blow", this song has a beautiful melody and touching lyrics, singing the helplessness and heartbreak of love, and has become a classic love song in the hearts of a generation
In 1984, Leslie Cheung released another masterpiece - "M", this song is fast-paced and energetic, and it became popular all over Hong Kong and even throughout Southeast Asia, which also established Leslie Cheung's status in the Hong Kong music scene
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Since then, Leslie Cheung's masterpieces have continued, such as "Love of the Year", "Silence is Golden", "A Chinese Ghost Story", "Unintentional Sleep" and other songs, each of which is a classic, which has been sung to this day and has become a common memory of several generations
Love of the Century
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In that relatively conservative era, Leslie Cheung bravely disclosed his sexual orientation, and walked hand in hand with Mr. Tang Hede for more than 20 years, and their love story has also become a good story
Leslie Cheung and Tang Hede met in Weiwei, when Leslie Cheung was still a newcomer in the music industry, and Tang Hede was already a bank executive, the two complemented each other's personalities, supported each other, and went through a difficult time, when Leslie Cheung's career was at a low point, Tang Hede resolutely resigned from his high-paying job, accompanied him, took care of his finances, took care of his daily life, and became his strongest backing
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In 1997, at the concert, Leslie Cheung affectionately sang a song "The Moon Represents My Heart", and dedicated this song to Tang Hede, officially disclosing the relationship between the two
In the face of doubts and pressure from the outside world, Leslie Cheung and Tang Hede have always supported each other and never gave up, they went shopping together, traveled together, and attended events together, proving the power of love with their actions
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Leslie Cheung once said: "I think it's no longer enough to describe Tang Sheng as 'lover', he is a part of my life, just like my family," and Tang Hede said: "I will always love him, forever"
Their love story has touched countless people and has become a symbol of the LGBTQ community's struggle for equal rights
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"I'm living in pain"
On April 1, 2003, April Fool's Day, an incredible news came: Leslie Cheung jumped from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong, ending his legendary life
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The fall of a generation of superstars shocked the entire Chinese world, and people couldn't believe that Leslie Cheung, who was so talented and radiant, would choose to leave this world in such a way
According to Leslie Cheung's sister, he suffered from severe depression before his death, suffered from illness for a long time, and in the last days of his life, he often suffered from insomnia, anxiety, low mood, and even hallucinations
"I live a miserable life", this is the last sentence left by Leslie Cheung, and it also expresses his deep inner struggle and despair
Depression, like an invisible black hand, dragged Leslie Cheung into the endless abyss, he once fought hard against the disease, but in the end he was defeated
Leslie Cheung's departure has also aroused people's attention to mental health, depression is not a simple "bad mood", but a mental illness that requires professional treatment
If you or someone close to you is suffering from depression, don't give up hope and seek help from a medical professional
"I am me, a firework of different colors", this is a lyric in Leslie Cheung's song "I", and it has also become a portrayal of his life
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