Zhong Ren subvert self cross-border graduation works << Silent Kingdom >> sincerity on-line
Today, the film "Silent Kingdom" directed by Zhong Ren finally unveiled the mystery formally launched. The film is Zhong Ren graduated from the New York Film Academy studying filmmaking professional work, has been short-listed second North American Chinese director short film, mainly about two deadly protagonists in their own "Kingdom" to encourage each other Mutual support, insight into the story of life and love. On-line short period of time has aroused strong repercussions of the majority of users, have said: "The quiet kingdom, shock touched, really want you to stop and think about a good movie."
"Kingdom of silence" poster
Director Zhong Ren
Life and Love in the Silent Kingdom Confronting death with fairy tales in real life
Short film "The Kingdom of Silence" male and female protagonists are terminally ill Tony Hawks and Katie, the two met in the hospital, in order to encourage the just-admitted Tony Hawks to forget the pain, Katie invited Tony Hawks joined her fantasy of "kingdom Although this kingdom exists only in their minds, the purity and beauty of the imagination make them feel no pain and have more hope of life. Even if the two were discharged from the hospital, they still insisted on writing letters to encourage each other and share each other's happiness and sadness. Unfortunately, cancer eventually claimed their life. But two souls, with the hope and love of life to create a paradise for fairy tale "Silent Kingdom." In a 24-minute short film, Zhong Ren uses simple and beautiful color language, smooth and natural language so that everyone watching the passage of time belong to Tony Hawks and Katie's life, triggering a discussion of life and death Thinking.
Actress katie
Actor Tony
Zhong Ren directordom debut challenge self-decision shoot a story about life and love
Why choose "life" a theme so heavy and not good to shoot, Zhong Ren said he also considered a lot. While filming "The Young Dog Doctor ", Zhong Ren went to the emergency room of a hospital to actually experience the life of a doctor. Every day, three to four patients were left to see. The fragility and frustration of life caused Zhong Ren to feel particularly deeply reminded That experience left Zhong Ren determined to challenge himself to tapping stories about life and love. The driving force behind The Story of the Silent Kingdom stems from a fan of Zhong Ren who has acquired leukemia. However, she insists on writing a letter to Zhong Ren, which can hardly be seen in words. Zhong Ren is still having an impression. She wrote: "Please do not think my words are ugly, it is because I was treating my leukemia since I was young, and I may not have much time, but I really like your work." It did not make too many fans at that time Zhong Ren did not know how to face her and gave her a letter back to her: "I can meet you when I have the chance to come to Shenzhen for filming." The next year, when Zhong Ren was filming the two met, She was a special sunshine girl, wearing a hat like a protagonist in the play ... but unfortunately she finally left. This incident had a great influence on Zhong Ren and subsequent events made Zhong Ren more touched and Her fans of the same period, often have the fan tone to Zhong Ren message, they said she had never left, it has been printed in Zhong Ren's mind, aroused the sensibility of Zhong Ren as a creator , More determined his attitude, "disease, hospital, death, letters, hope ... ..." elements gradually accumulated, and ultimately formed a "quiet kingdoms" story.
"Silence of the Kingdom" filming and bitter music together Ren Ren actor transformation director was sincere
Deciding to challenge yourself means overcoming all the difficulties and recalling the filming time of Silent Kingdom, Zhong Ren with a wry smile replied: "Too hard." First, the timing of the rental time at a U.S. shooting site is strictly regulated , Time before and after finishing shooting equipment will be included, so in order to save human and financial resources and time, Zhong Ren often get up early to pick up their own photographic equipment, but did not expect to encounter the first day of the Los Angeles Marathon, as well as Zhong Ren heavy rain, a serious impact on the filming process, as the director and the backbone of the film, Zhong Ren face of this situation, only self-deprecating and comfort everyone: "We are too lucky." Second, the actor communication problems, and some actors are not professional Actors, they also have other work and arrangements, so Zhong Ren in the studio to promptly communicate with the actors, pay close attention to all the time to shoot, after the completion of the movie Zhong Ren English have been upgraded to a higher level. However, when it comes to filming the most difficult issue or funding problem, when the filming only 20,000 US dollars budget, but only finished the castle less effect on the funds, so Zhong Ren in order to save money, but also to achieve the best movie Effect, he took the camera in winter cold winter climb to the highest point in Los Angeles to shoot the most beautiful scene in the city. However, the final filming cost is still more than doubled. However, Zhong Ren said: "It is very meaningful to be with these outstanding actors and to complete their dreams to the advanced level. "
