China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 358: Don't Want to Live, Madman
Su Zhe felt a surge of warmth in his heart when he heard this. He quickly shook Master Wang's hand and said gratefully, "Master Wang, thank you so much! With your support, our filming will be smoother."

At the same time, he couldn't help but be shocked by Commander Wang's identity and background.

As the division commander of the border garrison, Commander Wang and his soldiers were tempered in actual combat. This kind of experience and temperament are by no means comparable to ordinary people.

Wang Lin's face became unusually solemn, and he said slowly: "In fact, we should express our deepest gratitude to you.

Back then, on this land, hundreds of thousands of Chinese volunteers fought a desperate battle with the American imperialists. Countless heroic deeds were worthy of praise, but with the passage of time, they have gradually been forgotten, and even many young people know very little about this period of history.

We are deeply honored and grateful that you have decided to bring these stories to the big screen and make them into films, which will undoubtedly bring history back to life.

Especially our soldiers in Kuandian, they have extremely deep feelings for that period of history, remember every scene in their hearts, and never forget the spirit and sacrifice of the martyrs. "

At this point, Wang Lin paused, his eyes flashing with determination, and continued: “A few days ago, I shared the news that you were preparing for “Changjin Lake” with the division, and the soldiers responded very enthusiastically.

They have only one common wish in their hearts..." Su Zhe couldn't help but ask, "What is that wish?"

Wang Lin's voice was deep and powerful: "They are eager to have soldiers from our division take part in this film, especially in the scenes showing the large-scale battles of the Volunteer Army, as extras.

No matter how many people are needed, whether it is two thousand, three thousand, five thousand or even ten thousand, our soldiers are willing to go all out and cooperate unconditionally.

This is our respect for history, our remembrance of the martyrs, and our honor and mission as soldiers."

Commander Wang's words were sonorous and seemed to have traveled through time and space, bringing together the weight of history and the glory of soldiers.

He continued: "Perhaps, our soldiers cannot fully reproduce the momentum and heroism of the volunteers in their acting skills, but please believe that we will use all our enthusiasm and sincerity to approach, experience, and try our best to show that immortal spirit.

Because we know very well that this is not just the filming of a movie, but also the inheritance of history and a tribute to heroes.

Each of our soldiers is filled with awe and sees themselves as the guardians of that period of history. They will not allow any performance to be a blasphemy to the martyrs."

At this moment, Commander Wang's eyes were as sharp as torches, revealing his unshakable determination and conviction.

Su Zhe was deeply moved by this affection and persistence, and he felt an unprecedented sense of mission and responsibility.

He held Commander Wang's hand tightly and said firmly, "Commander Wang, I deeply admire your determination.

Please rest assured that we will do our best to make the movie "Changjin Lake" a masterpiece that is not only shocking in scenes, but also can deeply reflect history and convey spirit.

Your warriors will be the most precious souls of this movie.

Together, we will bring that bloody and tearful history back to life on the screen, so that every audience can feel the shock and touch from the bottom of their hearts."

Su Zhe's heart was filled with excitement and anticipation. He knew that the movie "Changjin Lake" would no longer be just a movie because of the participation of these real soldiers. It would become the memory of an era, a witness to history, and a spiritual inheritance.

All of this is destined to make this movie leave an indelible mark in film history, breaking historical records once again and becoming an eternal classic.

Following Master Wang Lin’s proposal, Su Zhe’s creativity and passion were completely ignited.

He understood that introducing real warriors into movies was not only a respect for history, but also the ultimate embodiment of artistic pursuit.

The temperament, murderous aura and military spirit of those soldiers in their every move are incomparable to any professional actors or ordinary extras.

Therefore, Su Zhe quickly adjusted the shooting plan and decided to use real soldiers as the volunteer soldiers in the movie "Changjin Lake".

This decision made the entire crew excited, and everyone realized that this would be an unprecedented work full of power and reality.

In the snow-covered mountains of Kuandian, Su Zhe held a loudspeaker, his voice penetrating the biting cold wind, conveying every precise instruction: "The crew is ready! The props team, take your positions immediately! Don't dawdle, everyone concentrate!
It’s freezing cold today, but that’s the realism we want. Everyone should keep warm and don’t let the cold affect our filming! ”

Following his roar, the entire crew quickly took action. The actors began to change their clothes, putting on thick cotton coats and cotton hats, completely integrating themselves into that war-torn era.

The props team was busy setting up the battlefield, striving to make every artillery shell and every machine gun look realistic, as if a deafening explosion would sound in the next second.

Over the past ten days, the severe cold weather in Kuandian has become the most direct challenge for the crew of "Changjin Lake", but it is also their most valuable resource.

Su Zhe knew very well that only under such extreme weather conditions could the scene of the volunteer army fighting bravely in the severe cold be truly restored, making the movie more shocking.

Although the preliminary preparations were extremely tedious and time-consuming, from the careful production of props to the meticulous construction of scenes, every step required excellence, but Su Zhe never slacked off.

The unforgettable memory in his mind is the source of his motivation to keep moving forward.

However, even with such a clear goal and sufficient preparation, the actual difficulties still exceeded his expectations.

The coldness in Kuandian was beyond imagination, which not only tested the willpower of the crew members, but also posed a threat to their physical health.

Although Zhang Xiaoai had made sufficient preparations, many employees still suffered from acclimatization and illness in such a harsh environment.

This undoubtedly brought greater pressure to the already tight work schedule, and the preparation process was seriously delayed.

Despite this, Su Zhe was not discouraged.

He understood that behind every great work there are countless hardships and challenges.

He personally cares for every sick employee, ensuring they receive proper care and rest, and he also adjusts work plans to try to reduce everyone's burden.

Finally, with the joint efforts of all crew members, the preliminary work was successfully completed.

When the first camera lens was aimed at those carefully constructed scenes, and when the actors in heavy cotton clothes struggled forward in the snow, Su Zhe knew that all the efforts were worth it.

He will use his camera to record this history so that future generations will remember those heroes who persevered in the severe cold and feel their indomitable spiritual strength.

Facing the surprise and confusion of Zhang Xiaoai, Tangtang and Liu Yifei, Su Zhe just smiled calmly. He knew that his efficiency in time management and project execution would often surprise people who met him for the first time.

But for him, this is just a natural reflection of his years of industry experience and deep understanding of the project.

"Actually, I don't have any special secret." Su Zhe explained with a smile.

“It’s just that I had a clear vision for the film, and I knew what needed to happen every step of the way.

Therefore, during the preparation stage, I had already carefully planned and designed every scene and every detail.

That way, when we actually start executing, we can be more targeted and achieve more with less effort.”

He paused and continued, “Also, I place great emphasis on teamwork and communication.

I will maintain close contact with various departments such as the props team and the art team to ensure that everyone understands my intentions and can execute them according to my requirements.

This way, the entire team can work together to advance the project.”

Zhang Xiaoai, Tangtang and Liu Yifei all showed admiration when they heard this.

They began to realize that the reason why Su Zhe was able to complete such a difficult task in such a short time was not only because of his personal ability and talent, but also because he possessed a unique leadership and team spirit.

"Su Zhe, you are so awesome!" Zhang Xiaoai couldn't help but admire.

"I used to worry about whether we could complete the preliminary work on time. Now it seems that it is completely unnecessary. With you here, we don't have to worry about anything!"

Tangtang and Liu Yifei also nodded repeatedly to show their agreement.

Afterwards, they began to devote themselves to their work more actively, hoping to contribute their own efforts to the movie "Changjin Lake".

Faced with the shock and confusion of Zhang Xiaoai, Tangtang and Liu Yifei, Su Zhe simply continued his work with his usual indifferent attitude.

He is well aware that in artistic creation, the balance between speed and quality is often the most difficult to grasp, but he can always polish every shot to near perfection with amazing efficiency and precise judgment.

Whenever the three were still hesitating about the choice of lens, the adjustment of lighting, the matching of costumes and the placement of props, Su Zhe could always give his judgment quickly and accurately, and quickly organize the team to complete the shooting.

This kind of sharpness and decisiveness, which was almost intuitive, forced the three of them to re-examine Su Zhe's strength.

At first, they might still have doubts, thinking that Su Zhe's speed was just a superficial phenomenon and that there might be some omissions in the details.

But every time they saw the replay on the camera, all doubts disappeared.

The shots taken by Su Zhe, whether the grandeur of the long-range views or the delicacy of the close-ups, all demonstrate extremely high artistic standards and technical strength.

The use of light is just right, highlighting the layering of the picture without destroying the overall atmosphere.

The actors' costumes and emotions also blend perfectly with the scenes, making people feel as if they are in that war-torn era.

The placement of props is even more exquisite, and every detail can stand up to scrutiny.

In order to deeply understand the hardships and difficulties endured by the volunteer soldiers in the extreme cold, Wang Kaikai resolutely chose to walk into the cold wearing only thin gloves and a hat.

He was willing to endure the freezing of his hands and ears for two days, which made his good friend Su Zhe both distressed and angry, and he almost couldn't resist the urge to blame him.

Fortunately, King Kaikai still had some sense and did not take the warming measures to the extreme, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. His fingers and ears might have faced irreversible frostbite, and he might even have needed amputation to save his life.

Hu Jun took another approach to express his respect for history and admiration for his ancestors.

For several days in a row, he held a plate of frozen potatoes in his hand and lived in hunger. On the third day, he even lay down on the snow wearing a heavy military coat.

Chewing on the icy potatoes, you can personally experience the living conditions and indomitable will of the volunteer soldiers when supplies were extremely scarce.

As for Wu Jing, his behavior was even more shocking. He took the initiative to ask Commander Wang to join the army and receive the most rigorous training in the harsh winter.

In just a few days, he was almost out of shape due to the severe cold and high-intensity training, but his persistence and perseverance deeply shocked every soldier who witnessed his training process.

Wu Jing seemed to be driven by an invisible force. He put all his effort into the training madly. The intensity of his training was so great that even experienced veterans were amazed and had to admire his courage and perseverance.

The rest of the actors also did not choose to curl up comfortably in the warm room, but resolutely threw themselves into the embrace of ice and snow, and carried out arduous training continuously from the first light of dawn to the falling night.

Even on days when there were no filming tasks, they never slacked off, but put pressure on themselves and continued to hone their acting skills and physical fitness.

In such a scene, it is almost impossible to catch a moment of their rest. Their diligence and hard work move all the onlookers.

The fellow actors who witnessed all this had eyes full of disbelief and deep shock.

They finally realized how amazing the sweat and effort those extras, who were originally unknown, had put in to become the shining stars of the Chinese film and television industry in such a short period of time.

"Crazy!" someone murmured in a low voice, which was both an admiration for their almost self-abuse training method and their indomitable spirit of challenging their limits.

"They are all crazy!" Such comments spread quietly among the crowd, with a bit of helplessness, but also full of deep understanding and respect for this group of actors.

"You're risking your life!" Someone else said half jokingly and half seriously, but their words could not hide their admiration for this dedication and perseverance.

Infected by this atmosphere, the actors who might have originally been hoping for luck and planning to be lazy were also inspired by this indomitable spirit and spontaneously joined the training.

They know that only by putting in the same effort and sweat can they gain a foothold in this highly competitive industry and move forward shoulder to shoulder with those "crazy guys" who have already emerged.

(End of this chapter)