Behind the birth of the 1987 version of "Dream of Red Mansions", director Wang Fulin's vision played a key role. The director, who also has a deep literary background, proposed the grand idea of filming four famous novels to the leaders of CCTV, and finally won support.
Among the many famous works, Wang Fulin locked his eyes on the masterpiece "Dream of Red Mansions".
Deeply aware of the complexity and profundity of Dream of the Red Chamber, Wang Fulin made a surprising decision to lock himself in his study and devote a whole year to reading Dream of the Red Chamber.
During this period, he was deeply immersed in Cao Xueqin's Grand View Garden, carefully savoring the emotional ups and downs of each character, and deeply exploring the twists and turns of each plot When he walked out of the study again, his eyes flashed with a determined light, as if he had seen the future classics presented on the screen.
In order to find the most suitable actors, director Wang Fulin adopted the method of national audition. He is convinced that only by selecting from a wide range of people can he find the most suitable face for the character.
In the casting process again and again, his eyes are keen and gentle, like a kind elder, patiently exploring the potential of each young person.
After the casting, Wang Fulin did not start the film immediately, but held two study classes. Here, young actors not only learn acting skills, but also deeply understand the spiritual connotation of "Dream of Red Mansions".
Director Wang often tells them: "We are not acting, we are restoring a bygone world."
Under Wang Fulin's teachings, these young faces gradually grew, no longer just memorizing lines and making expressions mechanically, but truly understood the roles they played and felt the inner world of the characters.
This sincere attitude makes these young people feel as if they have really returned to the time and space of the Grand View Garden and become a part of that world.
It is precisely because of the rigorous and meticulous preparation work that has laid a solid foundation for the success of the 87th edition of "Dream of Red Mansions". Wang Fulin's vision is not only reflected in his unique understanding of this work, but also in his ways and methods of cultivating talents and building teams.
This persistent pursuit of art and the careful cultivation of talents are the key to the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" becoming an immortal classic.
In the casting process of the 87th version of "Dream of Red Mansions", director Wang Fulin adopted three well-intentioned "lies" with his unique wisdom and kindness. These seemingly unintentional evaluations actually express the director's deep concern for the actors and their comprehensive protection.
Jin Lili's success is closely related to "lies", and the "first lie" happened in the casting stage in Hangzhou. Wang Fulin saw Jin Lili from the window on the second floor, and fell in love with her back at first sight.
However, when the elected director said that Jin Lili "can't act, she has to be as natural as wood", Director Wang responded with a smile: "Like wood? Isn't that a natural two-wood? It seems that an unintentional sentence is the key to Jin Lili's final selection, however, the truth is not as simple as we imagined.
In fact, Jin Lili's initial audition role was not Yingchun, but Xiangling. The final decision on the role was due to an unexpected adjustment. Chen Jianyue, who originally auditioned for the Spring Festival, was dissatisfied with the role and wanted to leave the crew.
After the screenwriter Zhou Ling learned about it, he urgently discussed with the director team and decided to let Chen Jianyue change to play Xiangling, and Jin Lili changed to Yingchun.
The decision was not without its challenges. Jin Lili was reluctant to accept the role of Yingchun at first, until Zhou Ling persuaded her with the reason that she needed "the twelve hairpins of Jinling can be on the wall calendar".
Director Wang watched all this, silently paid for the growth of the actors and the harmony of the crew, and his "born two woods" statement is not only an affirmation of Jin Lili, but also a clever cover for this role adjustment.
The second "lie" is related to Hu Zehong. At the beginning, Hu Zehong was one of the strong contenders for the role of Lin Daiyu, competing with Chen Xiaoxu, Zhang Lei and others. Wang Fulin is very optimistic about Hu Zehong, and even mentioned at home that she is likely to play Daiyu.
However, Hu Zehong's lively and cheerful personality and Lin Daiyu are two completely different types. At the suggestion of her friend Zhu Biyun, she took the initiative to pretend to be quiet during the study class.
It's a pity that in a chance encounter in the Old Summer Palace, she met an amiable uncle, they chatted happily, and Hu Zehong accidentally revealed her true temperament, and later she learned that the uncle was director Wang Fulin.
In the end, Hu Zehong did not play Daiyu, but became Xichun. Director Wang later said that her "personality is too lively and not suitable to play Daiyu". Although this is a tact, it emphasizes the crew's view of choosing the best candidate, and at the same time protects Hu Zehong's self-esteem.
Although Xichun's personality is somewhat different from Hu Zehong's, this decision was deliberate.
These "lies" of director Wang Fulin actually reflect his wisdom as a director and his care for the actors. In this way, he not only protects the emotional feelings of the actors, but also makes the best decisions for the choice of characters in "Dream of Red Mansions".
This act of kindness is one of the important reasons for the success of the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions".
At the filming site of the TV series "Dream of Red Mansions", director Wang Fulin strictly asked the actors to prohibit romantic relationships during filming. Although this rule seems very strict, it is actually to ensure that the entire production process can run smoothly within the scheduled three years.
After all, the main gathering in the crew is some young boys and girls who are in their youth, and if they are allowed to fall in love freely, it may have an adverse impact on the process of filming.
In this environment, the relationship between Hou Changrong and Chen Jianyue is like a sprout that has just emerged in spring, growing quietly. They carefully hide their feelings, convey their hearts with their eyes, and express their love with small gestures.
On the side of a wall in the Old Summer Palace, like children, they made promises that belonged only to them, and performed a hook ceremony, which was a secret symbol that they tacitly knew.
However, sincere feelings are difficult to completely hide after all. During the filming of the exterior of "Daiyu Goes North", the famous "Straw Hat Incident" occurred. Chen Jianyue gave Hou Changrong a straw hat through Yuan Mei.
When Hou Changrong forgot this precious straw hat in the hotel halfway up the mountain, he ran back desperately to find it, which attracted the attention of Director Wang.
This matter was later told to the whole crew by Wang Fulin vividly. In a small park in Badachu, Director Wang gathered everyone together and said that he wanted to tell a "straw hat story".
When Wang Fulin finished telling the story, the whole crew laughed, only Hou Changrong and Chen Jianyue lowered their heads shyly.
Wang Fulin's understanding and blessing of young people's feelings is also the maintenance of the harmonious atmosphere of the crew. His "lie" not only protected the privacy of Hou Changrong and Chen Jianyue, but also skillfully balanced the discipline of the crew and the personal life of the actors.
This reflects Director Wang's wisdom and mind as an excellent director.
Director Wang Fulin's concern for the actors is not only reflected in his words, but more often, his concern is manifested in all aspects of the plot and cast work. He knows that in order to create a perfect role, the actor's efforts are important, but the director's guidance and protection are also essential.
This silent care has become one of the important factors in the success of the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions".
Regarding Hu Zehong's failure to play Daiyu, Director Wang used the statement "too lively personality", which not only satisfied Hu Zehong's curiosity, but also maintained her confidence. This thoughtful attitude makes every actor feel respected and understood.
Although Hu Zehong's final role of Xichun is not completely consistent with her own personality, Director Wang's decision is undoubtedly the best choice after careful consideration.
Director Wang used superb wisdom to deal with the love affair between Hou Changrong and Chen Jianyue, neither prohibiting nor publicly supporting it, but choosing to acquiesce. And when the "Straw Hat Incident" happened, Director Wang skillfully transformed it into an interesting story, which not hurt the feelings of the parties involved, but also gave them a certain reminder.
This not only maintains the discipline of the crew, but also gives young people the freedom they deserve.
Director Wang often said, "We are not just filming, we are creating a complete world." This sentence not only expresses his pursuit of excellence in his works, but also reflects his ardent expectations and love for the actors.
He wants every actor to be fully engaged in character development, and at the same time, he cares deeply about their personal growth and emotional needs.
The 87th edition of "Dream of Red Mansions" took three years to shoot, which was full of hard work, uncontrollable tears, laughter and unforgettable touching. Director Wang Fulin set an example for the entire team with his cautious work attitude and extreme attention to detail, giving soul to this classic.
Every morning, the sun shines on the city of Beijing, and Director Wang rides a bicycle to the crew steadily, and this unpretentious picture has become one of the warmest memories in the hearts of the crew members.
Director Wang's firm and down-to-earth work attitude deeply infects everyone, as the crew members often say: "When we see the director, we feel full of strength."
At the shooting site, Director Wang was very strict with every shot, and he often squatted next to the camera to carefully check every detail. He would even shoot dozens of times for a look or a turn.
Although the actors are a little tired, when they see the director so dedicated, they can't help but cheer up and devote themselves to the role.
Director Wang pays special attention to detail in terms of authenticity and sense of history. In order to portray the scenery of the Grand View Garden as accurately as possible, he led the crew to shoot everywhere, from Hangzhou to the Old Summer Palace, working tirelessly, just to find the most ideal filming location.
When choosing a role, in addition to auditioning through the crew, he will also carefully observe the candidate's personality and temperament in real life, just like when he auditioned in Hangzhou, he took a fancy to Jin Lili's back from the window on the second floor at a glance, and decided that she was a "natural Ermu".
Director Wang always emphasized throughout the filming process: "We are not acting, we are restoring history." His words expressed the extremely high requirements for the work, and at the same time inspired the actors' sense of responsibility and mission.
The actors recognize that they are not only creating characters, but also recreating a bygone era.
Director Wang's persistent pursuit of perfection deeply infected every member of the crew, and even in the most difficult filming conditions, everyone still maintained high enthusiasm. It is this extreme pursuit of details and persistent insistence on art that makes the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" a classic that cannot be surpassed.
Every shot, every scene, is carefully created by director Wang Fulin and the entire crew. It took them three years to create this artwork, allowing the audience to feel the joys and sorrows of that era through the screen, as if they were in the Grand View Garden.
The success of the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" is inseparable from director Wang Fulin's outstanding talent and noble character. He is not only an excellent director, but also an artist with feelings.
Director Wang Fulin used his talent, wisdom and kindness to not only create a pinnacle of television art, but also set up a cultural monument of an era.
Over the past three years, Director Wang has been leading by example. He arrives at the crew on time every morning, and his unpretentious style deeply affects every member of the crew.
His professionalism and love for art have kept everyone enthusiastic in their hard work, as one actor said: "Filming with Director Wang is very tiring, but it is fun."
Director Wang's care for the actors is not only reflected in his work, but also in his life. He understands the personality and needs of each actor and gives encouragement and guidance in a timely manner.
Whether it is Jin Lili's well-intentioned "lie", or Hu Zehong's euphemistic explanation, or the acquiescence to Hou Changrong and Chen Jianyue's relationship, it all reflects his wisdom and mind Under his care, young actors are like flowers in a greenhouse, thriving.
Wang Fulin's "Three Lies" is actually his most sincere love for actors and art. In this way, he protects the actors and maintains the harmonious atmosphere of the crew, while also choosing the most suitable actors for "Dream of Red Mansions".
This kind of leadership style of convincing people with virtue has created a family-like atmosphere for the whole crew.
Many years later, when the crew reunited, everyone's admiration for Director Wang was indescribable. In their eyes, Director Wang is both a strict teacher and a loving father. This kind of relationship between teacher and friend not only shapes the harmonious atmosphere of the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions", but also injects deep humanistic care into this classic work.
Director Wang Fulin's success lies not only in his success in creating an artistic treasure, but also in the fact that he has successfully cultivated a group of outstanding actors and created an ideal environment for artistic creation.
He perfectly illustrated the true spirit of an artist with his practical actions, and also set an outstanding example for those who came after him.
Director Wang Fulin has won the hearts of the people with his virtue and skill, and the success of the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" fully reflects this. This work is not only the pinnacle of Chinese television history, but also a treasure of Chinese culture and art.