While Song Hao was selecting the leading actors, he also visited the selection of extras.
So the focus is not on those characters.
But when shooting big scenes, the quality and spirit of the extras must be shown in the movie.
So Song Hao also attaches great importance to the selection of extras.
However, when he looked at the state of these extras, he couldn't help but frown.
The extras he was looking for must be mentally and physically like an excellent soldier.
Moreover, watching their acting interviews, I found that their eyes did not have the murderous intent and cruelty at all when facing the enemy.
After thinking about it, Song Hao finally found Director Qian.
"Director Qian."
Song Hao came to his office.
Director Qian already knew that he was coming to find him before, so he immediately stood up and asked, "What's wrong? Are you in any trouble?"
"Director Qian is like this, can I borrow some soldiers from you?" Song Hao asked.
Upon hearing this, Director Qian asked tentatively: "Do you mean to borrow some soldiers to act in movies?"
Song Hao nodded.
Director Qian became puzzled: "But none of them have any acting experience."
"No acting experience is required." Song Hao replied: "Because when I filmed them, most of them were big scenes, either war attacks or defensive attacks. Excellent soldiers should be good at these. "
He continued: "But our soldiers are different. Once they enter the state and face the imaginary enemy, their eyes really have murderous intent. I just want this kind of actor who can bring out the unique feeling of fighting." The military spirit is reflected.”
"Okay, since you said so, let me apply." Director Qian nodded, and then said: "After the application is approved, I will bring someone over to you."
"Okay, thank you, Director Qian."
During this period, Song Hao was not idle either.
He started looking for suitable shooting scenes.
You know, a suitable venue can give the director endless room for performance.
In the end, Song Hao decided to shoot the beginning of the movie in Xianju in Tiantai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
The unique natural scenery and strategic location here make it undoubtedly the best place to shoot the title sequence.
In recent years, more than 600 film and television works have been shot in Xianju.
The beautiful scenery of Xianju has been featured in many film and television dramas, and Xianju has gradually become a "film and television shooting base without walls."
As for the battle scenes, they will be shot at the film and television base in Zhangjiakou.
After all, Changjin Lake is the second largest artificial lake in the DPRK and the largest lake in the north. This place in Zhangjiakou is the most suitable place for filming war scenes in movies.
Song Hao immediately asked the crew to build a venue in Kuandian County, including barbed wire, trenches, sandbags, bunkers, watchtowers, etc.
Due to limited time, the local official department also cooperated with Song Hao to build it.
Director Qian also received a clear answer.
He brought nearly a regiment of soldiers to choose for Song Hao.
Song Hao came to the playground and looked at the uniform soldiers, and he was very excited.
After careful selection, 500 warriors were finally left.
These 500 soldiers will become extras in the movie "Changjin Lake".
When these soldiers learned that they would cooperate with Song Hao to complete the filming of a movie to aid Korea, they were all very excited.
"I've never made a movie."
"It sounds like we have filmed it, hahaha."
"This time when we make a tribute movie, we must not be embarrassed. Everyone has to be more flexible in everything, you know?"
"Understood, monitor."
When contacting the lead actor, Song Hao originally settled on Yi Yang Qianxi for the role of Wu Wanli.
However, Yiyang Qianxi's team said that they were about to start preparations for the concert and could not spare much time for filming.
So Song Hao thought of another young actor with potential.
That is Wu Lei.
Wu Lei was very happy when he learned that Song Hao wanted to invite him to film a tribute film.
He immediately took time out and came to the company to read the script.
When he saw the characters' stories in the script, he was deeply moved by the plot.
Then he immediately said to Song Hao: "Director Song, I want to shoot this."
"Okay, then this role is yours." Song Hao said with a smile.
In this way, it can be said that this time the "Changjin Lake" movie has almost a pure male cast.
Wu Jing, Wu Lei, Zhu Yawen, Hu Jun, Li Chen and so on.
All are talented actors.
The lineup can be said to be very luxurious.
Soon, after the preliminary work preparation.
Song Hao announced the official launch at a suitable time.
Everyone is looking forward to it.
They all want to finish filming Changjin Lake and let everyone take a look at this piece of history.
It happened to be snowing at the shooting location, and everyone’s props and costumes were all warrior uniforms from that era.
It doesn't have much protection against the cold at all.
So when filming.
Some people were shivering from the cold.
After taking a shot in the snow.
Song Hao asked the person on the side: "What's the temperature today?"
The crew member reminded: "Director Song, the temperature today has reached minus 10 degrees."
Song Hao was a little hesitant. He looked at the big guy and then said, "How about we go inside to warm up first, and then take another photo."
Wu Jing, as the main protagonist, shook his head and said: "No need, we filmed this part in one go, and the seniors back then, they fought under such conditions, if our bodies are too It’s impossible to restore the warmth to the way it was back then.”
"Yes, Director Song, we are not cold, we can hold on."
"Director Song, we can do it."
"believe us."
Many people also persuaded Song Hao to continue filming, which also moved Song Hao very much.
He thought that the actors in front of him and the soldiers who played extras were good.
It can show the military spirit of the soldiers back then.
Then he took the loudspeaker and said, "Okay, everyone, get in your positions and take another shot."
The half-hour shooting kept everyone focused and there was no sense of fishing in troubled waters.
Because they know that if they make a mistake, they will waste more time on the sidelines, which will also drag other actors to suffer.
Song Hao looked at the monitor and after confirming that there was no problem, he immediately said to everyone: "Okay, everyone should go back to the house to rest."
After everyone went back, they gathered around the fire bed, feeling increasingly uncomfortable.
It's not a physical cold.
But when I think of the real battle, those ancestors were lying in the snow one by one, without warm coats, only with strong will and belief.
Every actor present, after filming today's scene, can personally feel the situation of those soldiers back then.
At this time, Song Hao discovered that Wu Lei's face was slightly frostbitten, and he quickly asked the medical staff to deal with it.
Wu Lei said with shame: "I only took one day of filming and got frostbite. It was so useless. Those seniors had to fight bravely in such extremely cold weather."
When Song Hao heard what he said, he patted his shoulder with relief and said, "If you think so, I think our ancestors are already very happy. It proves that our great country has not forgotten its roots and always remembers that happiness comes It’s not easy, but it’s you young people who make the country stronger and stronger, and you are the future of the country.”
Hearing this, Wu Lei also nodded with emotion and said: "I also want to thank Director Song for allowing me to play the role of Wu Wanli. Director Song, don't worry, I will definitely play this role well."
Because Song Hao and the others live in the homes of local people.
So while they were warming themselves around the fire bed, the master of the house kept entertaining them with food and drink.
Song Hao also thanked: "Uncle Chen, thank you very much."
"Don't thank me, this is what I should do." Uncle Chen reminded: "My father also joined the army back then. If he were alive, he would definitely tell me to give you good food, drink and clothes. You are all making good movies, and society needs such movies, so I can be considered as contributing a little bit to the country."
Then he looked at the room full of soldiers and gave a final salute.
When the soldiers saw Uncle Chen saluting, they all stood up and saluted back.
This scene was also captured by a photographer who specializes in making behind-the-scenes footage.
In the subsequent production, he put this tidbit on the official account of "Changjin Lake".
This also attracted many comments from netizens.
"Thank you Uncle Chen."
"Think about our seniors who defeated them under such harsh conditions."
"That's why military personnel have priority."
"I feel sorry for Director Song and the others, they have to shoot a movie in such cold weather."
"I think this tribute movie should be good to watch."
Soon, after resting for a while.
Song Hao asked the crew to continue participating in the filming.
The Seventh Company soldier who is the protagonist of "Changjin Lake".
There were more than 150 people in total.
They also received very strict training before filming started.
But during the filming, I still couldn't bear Song Hao's tossing.
Yes, Song Hao was stricter about this movie than any of his previous steps.
Whether it's the actor's expression, walking posture, or weather changes, he has to control it in place.
Therefore, the filming process was very difficult, but these actors did not complain at all, because they knew that this was the only way to make a good movie.
Only then can they complete a true tribute film.
And Song Hao's rigorous attitude is also his style of doing things.
The shooting lasted for more than 10 days.
The weather happened to be getting better and better, and Song Hao adjusted the shooting direction in time according to the filming progress of the script.
During this period, Song Hao and others shot a very classic shot.
There is no sound of shells, gunshots, or roars in this shot.
But the scene of the Ice Sculpture Company.
The 20th Army under its jurisdiction received a glorious and severe mission.
Responsible for cutting off the retreat route of the enemy's First Division.
If the enemy troops carrying a large number of heavy weapons and equipment want to avoid the encirclement of the soldiers, they must pass through a road.
The soldiers guarding the highest point of this road are the soldiers of the 6th Company of the 177th Regiment of the 59th Division.
The enemy troops who crossed the high ground and prepared to run all the way were shocked by the sight before them.
The enemy, who thought it was a mistake in the deployment of the soldiers, only managed to escape realized that they were wrong.
The soldiers had expected that they would escape from here, and what saved them was the damn weather.
Rows of soldiers lay in the ice and snow. Some of them held guns in their hands and aimed at the road down the mountain. Some held grenades in their hands and stared straight ahead.
The soldiers of the entire 6th company died on the battlefield like ice sculptures and clay sculptures.
They did not die under the enemy's gunfire, but were frozen to death by the severe cold that had occurred once in 50 years, and were buried in their positions by the heavy snow falling in the sky.
The ice sculpture stood in such an icy and snowy environment without flinching at all.
Until frozen into an ice sculpture.
while filming this scene.
Not only the actors, but also the crew members were in tears.
All their respect for the soldiers remained in their hearts.
During filming.
After filming this scene, everyone saluted in that direction.
The official also released this tidbit in time.
As soon as the tidbits came out, the whole network burst into tears.
Many people commented.
"Oh my God, I don't know about this yet. I really lack knowledge about this period of history. I'm ashamed."
"Today we have reached the age of peace and prosperity, our ancestors have sacrificed so much."
"This is our military."
"Salute to the martyrs, long live you forever."
"Blood and fire have made immortal achievements. We pay the highest respect. We have taken over the veteran's battle flag."
"Our soldiers are always the best!!"
"Christmas Eve is the Victory Day of the Anti-Japanese War in Changjin Lake. Don't forget to celebrate Christmas again. You must know that on Christmas Eve and Christmas, our ancestors will suffer from hunger again."
"Our weapons are backward and our logistics and supplies are poor, but we have the belief that we must win and our deep love for the motherland. We pay tribute to every martyr."
These comments instantly broke the Internet.
For a time, the topic of Ice Sculpture Company became a hot search topic.
This also taught many young people who do not know this period of history a good lesson.
While feeling ashamed and guilty, I was also deeply shocked by the faith of my predecessors.
Song Hao and others were also in awe.
When shooting next.
In order to get in better condition for shooting, Wu Lei and Wu Jing even lay down on the snow nest in advance.
Wu Jing was in pain all over his body, and his bones and joints seemed to have been stabbed with knives.
Wu Lei's face was directly frostbitten.
But he still lay on the snow, just to capture that three-second shot.
Song Hao reminded on the intercom: "Can everyone still persist?"
I saw all the actors in the snow shouting: "You can hold on!!"
"no problem!!"
"Director, keep filming!!"
Seeing everyone's appearance, Song Hao was also very moved.
After filming this scene.
Song Hao also encouraged them: "The ancestors are deeply gratified by your hard work. On behalf of the martyrs, I thank you."
"It doesn't matter if we get a little cold. You know, our ancestors back then were in a truly desperate situation." Wu Jing said with emotion.
After hearing this, Song Hao also patted him on the shoulder.
The two of them said nothing more.
soon.
Then they start filming the real climax!
That is the decisive battle at Changjin Lake! !
Asking for a monthly ticket! ! !
(End of chapter)
