Interview ｜ For Wandering Earth 2, director Frant Gwo did it.

Special feature of 1905 film network "To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the publication of the Speech at Yan ‘an Forum on Literature and Art"

A series of interviews with literary and art workers in the new era,

Today’s dialogue film director.

In May 1942,

Comrade Mao Zedong presided over the Yan ‘an Forum on Literature and Art,

It is pointed out that literature and art are the fundamental direction of serving the broadest masses of the people.

　

“Can get the recognition and support of the audience,

It is the highest goal of our literary and artistic creation.. "

Frant Gwo has a deep understanding of this.

"Because there were few sci-fi films in China at first,

The Wandering Earth can make some achievements,

It is directly related to the tolerance of the audience and their acceptance. "

Frant Gwo thanked the audience for giving The Wandering Earth a lot of encouragement.

In October 2014, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader presided over a symposium on literary and artistic work.

And delivered an important speech.

The general secretary puts "people’s nature" in the top priority.

Require "literary and art workers to achieve,

We must consciously breathe with the people, share our destiny, and be heart to heart. "

This provides a fundamental basis for the majority of film creators to follow.

Six months after the release of The Wandering Earth,

Frant Gwo and his team made a survey of the audience’s re-launch.

Re-understand the audience’s views on the shortcomings of the film and their expectations for the sequel.

　

“Because at that time, the enthusiasm for watching movies dropped.

The audience’s evaluation of the film is more objective.

It is very helpful for the creation of the second episode..

What is the dissatisfaction of the audience in the first episode?

What do you want to see in the second episode,

Including themes, characters, storylines and even special effects,

Put forward many professional needs,

When we did the second episode, we became oriented and targeted. "

Literature and art are the clarion call for the progress of the times.

Best represents the style of an era,

It can best lead the atmosphere of an era.

The Wandering Earth recorded and reflected the progress of the times well.

The growth of the country.

Frant Gwo said that because the development of China’s space technology is strong enough,

Bring realistic support to the creation of science fiction films,

Movies can take shape.

In the process of film creation,

Frant Gwo has always insisted on telling the story of China.

Expression belongs to the spiritual core of Chinese.

　

"We went to the Industrial Light Magic to communicate,

They saw our story concept,

I almost read the story with a curiosity mentality.

Why is there something wrong with the sun, and you don’t want to run by yourself, but run with the earth?

At that moment, I realized that it was a very China expression.

Its root comes from our attachment to land and home.

The form and core of this theme is China’s,

This is China science fiction.. "

　

In the new historical period,

Literary and artistic work is facing new opportunities and challenges.

Literary and artistic creation also needs continuous innovation and development with a style that is more in line with the characteristics of the times.

　

In the process of production,

It is scheduled to be released on the first day of the New Year in 2023.

Frant Gwo revealed that,

“We have a project with Beijing Film Academy to accumulate experience and lessons.

During the filming of Wandering Earth 2,

The school probably sent more than 20 interns to the crew.

What they do helps us to record our mistakes..

We must write down the mistakes we have made, and then we will sort them out.

Only in this way can we continue to accumulate these industrialized experiences.

In the end, let more students and more peers use it. "

For future creation, Guo Fanjian decided that literary and artistic creation should be the people’s policy.

“Will pay more attention to the expectations of the audience,

And how to meet the expectations of the audience."