I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 62 Are all girls in the entertainment industry so proactive?

"The last question, please talk about your understanding of the character Qin Shutian in the movie "Furong Town" and how you portray this character?"

Wang Jingsong, the examiner in charge of the final round of oral examination, asked Chen Jin the last question of the third test.

There were two grading teachers sitting behind him, and they would decide the 2% score for the oral exam.

Chen Jin has actually answered a lot of questions just now, some simple and some difficult, such as some basic cultural knowledge involving ancient poems from junior high and high school, the year of the Xinhai Revolution, etc., which mainly examines a student's cultural background.

Now, this question is relatively open-ended. There is no standard answer. The score depends on your understanding of the performance.

Although Chen Jin had performed very well in the second round of comprehensive test on lines, even if he couldn't answer this question, it would not affect his final result in the third test.

After two rounds of examinations, Chen Jin basically secured a place in the school.

But if you want to get first place, this 20% of the oral exam is quite important.

After thinking about it, Chen Jin answered.

"When many people mention "Hibiscus Town", the first thing they think of is definitely the heroine played by teacher Liu Xiaoqing, Tofu Xishi, the Hibiscus Fairy Hu Yuyin!"

"And Qin Shutian plays a greater role in promoting this character!"

"If it weren't for him, Hu Yuyin might not have survived to the end. Qin Shutian was originally the director of a cultural center. He was well-educated and understood art. If he was just an ordinary person, he wouldn't have that optimistic and tenacious character!"

"..."

Chen Jin should be grateful to the system for giving him a lot of theoretical knowledge.

Moreover, Chen Jin had watched this classic movie directed by Xie Jin on videotape and remembered some of the plot.

"If I were to play this role, I would definitely start with the voice, stage, and performance!"

"The voice and the lines spoken, the early and middle stages of the struggle sessions, and the later stages of the prison, the rhythm and the atmosphere must all be different!"

"As for the body shape, it is the same as the voice. Even the simplest walking posture is different after the criticism and denunciation in prison. Also, the demeanor and the way they treat others are different. After being in a repressive environment for a long time, the transformation is very thorough!"

“The final performance is where we should conduct the most in-depth research!”

Chen Jin talked freely and Wang Jingsong smiled slightly. However, the two teachers in charge of grading had not heard the point they wanted to hear.

Based on the above answers alone, Chen Jin can only get a qualified grade at best.

In fact, many students who participate in art examination training will say this.

"I haven't read the original novel of Furong Town, but I will read it first to study the background of the book and what kind of environment it is set in. I will also catch up on a lot of documentary footage of that era!"

"Then research the characters. It doesn't necessarily mean there is only one Qin Shutian. Hu Yuyin's background, her parents, etc. all need to be studied. The subsequent development of the plot will be useful to this character!"

"This requires empathy for the character's personality, as well as the status, connections, and social connections of the director of the cultural center at that time. These also need to be understood. Of course, this is Qin Shutian in the early stage, and there will be changes in the middle and later stages!"

"After thoroughly understanding the script and the characters of several eras, I looked for materials from life and combined them into one, my own understanding of Qin Shutian!"

Chen Jin said this, raised his head and looked at Wang Jingsong: "Teacher, I have finished answering the questions!"

"When you say researching a character, do you mean writing a character biography?"

Wang Jingsong suddenly asked.

Many great actors have the habit of writing biographies of their roles. The most famous one is the Thousand-Faced Actor Liang Jiahui. For a role, he sometimes writes a 10-word self-understanding, which scares directors when they see it.

"No, the character biography is just a way to better immerse yourself in the role!"

Chen Jin scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "I answered this question mainly based on Teacher Shi Hui's "An Actor's Handbook"!"

"From the roots? Right?"

"Yes, the 'from the roots' performance rule!"

"Okay, I hope you'll remember what you said today when you become an actor. Get out!"

Wang Jingsong nodded to Chen Jin with satisfaction. Chen Jin stood up and bowed to the three teachers, then he let out a long sigh and left the oral interview classroom.

it's over!
The third test of Beijing Film Academy, which lasted nearly a month, has come to an end.

"That's a very good answer!"

"There are almost no people who can really do it..."

After Chen Jin left, one of the teachers who was grading the papers couldn't help but complain.

"Ha ha!"

Wang Jingsong and another teacher both laughed.

"This is an exam, not a performance. However, the fact that this kid knows Shi Hui already puts him a cut above the other art exam candidates!"

"At least he has read relevant acting books seriously. He doesn't need to become Shi Hui, but even if he knows a little bit about 'From the Roots', he is already better than his peers!"

Shi Hui, there is only one in China.

Jiang Wen, who plays the leading male role Qin Shutian in "Furong Town" above, is my idol.

He said that after fifty years, no one can surpass Shi Hui's performance.

Not to mention Shi Hui, Shi Hui's nephew, Mr. Yu Shizhi, was already the highest ceiling of Chinese actors, the Mei Lanfang of the drama world; he learned acting from Shi Hui, and Shi Hui's nickname was the Emperor of Drama!
This is an actor's highest achievement.

"However, I think this candidate may have done so!"

Wang Jingsong suddenly spoke to the two teachers who were grading the papers. Since they had not participated in the two examinations, they did not know how Chen Jin performed.

After all, each grading teacher is responsible for different projects.

Just now it was the individual items such as body shape and vocal music, and now it is the oral test.

"In the two examinations he just took, he performed the best among all the art examination candidates in the past ten years!"

Wang Jingsong said casually.

In fact, he didn't say anything else. That's because he only participated in art exams for 10 years. He didn't know it 2000 years ago. Otherwise, he might have said something like the best in the past years or the best in the past years.

Indeed, Chen Jin's performance shocked all three examiners.

I haven't received systematic training in acting, so what comes out is just talent.

So much so that Dean Chen Yi was ready to snatch the person away.

"..."

The two grading teachers looked at each other, obviously shocked by Wang Jingsong's words.

The best art exam in the past ten years?
In the past ten years, the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy has produced many outstanding actors.

The boy's answer was indeed good, but there were many students who performed well in the oral exam. Theory and practice are still different. However, Chen Jin... seemed to be an exception.

"come in!"

Wang Jingsong ignored the two somewhat surprised scoring teachers, looked at the art exam candidates who came in, and began his work as the chief examiner.

***
At this time, Chen Jin, who had just walked out of the examination room, felt the gazes of countless parents of art exam candidates looking at him.

Many students who were in the same examination room with him had already finished the exam but had not left yet and were still communicating with each other.

Chen Jin was considered to be late because his oral interview took longer than others.

"Mom, let's go!"

Chen Jin didn't know anyone, so she said something to Su Wanyu and called out to Yang Zi's mother Ma Haiyan who was standing nearby.

"Are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Ma Haiyan laughed, and Zhang Xiaowu beside him quickly pushed Zhang Yishan. Zhang Yishan awkwardly stretched out his hand to Chen Jin: "Hey, master!"

"What's so high, Chen Jin!"

Chen Jin introduced himself, but Yang Zi held up her phone and asked, "You're not in the art exam group, right?"

"What art exam group?"

Yang Zi: “…”

This guy is really an outlier, no wonder he acts so well.

The circle of students who take art exams will also be a network of contacts for the future.

Of course, not everyone can join.

The entry barrier is high.

"Among the students taking the arts exam this year, there are students from Shanghai Theatre Academy and Central Academy of Drama. We may all be in the same circle in the future and look after each other!"

Chen Jin understood what Yang Zi said.

Circle of contacts.

"Come on, add one!"

Yang Zi opened QQ on her mobile phone without hesitation, added Chen Jin as a friend, and pulled him into a group called "Level 10 Future Movie Kings and Queens"!
"Add the prefix to your name. You can change it when you enter the school!"

For example, Yang Zi is called Beijing Film Academy Yang Zi, and Chen Jin should obviously be changed to Central Academy of Drama Beijing Film Academy Chen Jin.

Dilraba Dilmurat is in it too?

There are also Zhu Yanmanzi, Qin Junjie...many familiar names.

Yang Zi is also the administrator, and the group leader is Hong Yang from the Military Art Academy and Beijing Film Academy.

"Who is this guy?"

It's obvious that the group leader is from a prominent background, having passed the military art exam. He's able to attract so many people to join the group, and they all have to be invited.

"Have you read "The Story of the Kitchen Team"?"

Nonsense, who hasn't seen this?

Chen Jin immediately had images in his mind.

"Captain Hong's son!"

Chen Jin: “…”

They are the second generation, no wonder they can organize themselves.

"Welcome Chen Jin to join the group!"

Yang Zi was sending messages, but she said, "He was actually in the same examination room with us just now. Anyway, my mission is completed!"

The next second, Chen Jin received countless messages from friends.

There is also a full screen of welcomes, welcoming the great god, and various emoticons flying around.

It's not an exaggeration.

Drop drop!
Chen Jin's phone was a little exploded.

"Ha ha!"

Zhang Yishan and Yang Zi, who were standing next to them, immediately laughed: "We were also added like this before!"

"Just ignore it!"

Zhang Yishan seemed very experienced.

Chen Jin looked at the friend request from "Zhonghua Academy of Drama, Shanghai Theatre Academy, Central Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Xiaodi" and shook her head speechlessly: "This nickname is even longer than her name!"

A total of 32 friend requests, 27 of which were from girls.

Zhang Yishan and Dilraba need not be mentioned, Qin Junjie, Zhong Chuxi, Yuan Bingyan...

I have seen several Chen Jins in future autobiographical movies.

"Are all girls in the entertainment industry so proactive?"

Chen Jin curled his lips, thought about it and decided not to refuse. It was just adding a QQ friend, and the main point was to treat everyone equally.

If nothing unexpected happens in the future, we will all be in the same circle.

Even a small role can be useful sometimes.

Chen Jin has seen a lot of autobiographical movies in the future.

"Hurry, hurry, there's an audition downstairs for director Zhang Yimou's new drama!"

A parent suddenly spoke up, causing many art exam candidates and parents who were discussing the matter to raise their heads in unison.

Then, everyone rushed downstairs like a cat smelling fish.

Even Yang Zi and her mother are no exception.

For a moment, Chen Jin and Su Wanyu were the only ones left in the corridor.

At this moment, Su Wanyu suddenly felt as if an electric current was passing through her body. So many people wanted to star in Zhang Yimou's new movie, and her son... had already signed the contract!

(End of this chapter)