CPPCC members discuss the quality and responsibility of literary and art workers:
If you can't be strict with yourself, don't be a star
At the second plenary session of the Fifth Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Tian Qinxin, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and President of the National Theatre of China, said in a speech at the conference that literary and art workers should stick to the people's stand, devote themselves to life, adhere to integrity and innovation, and The true feelings sing for the people, create epic works of the new era that reflect "the changes of the times, the progress of China, and the call of the people", creating a new era of literary and artistic peaks.
A few days ago, Tian Qinxin accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily.
She believes that artists influence people and must have higher moral quality. Only by demanding themselves with the standards of virtue and art can they take on the cultural responsibility of the new era.
During the National Two Sessions this year, many CPPCC members mentioned the quality and responsibility of literary and art workers in the new era.
What kind of actors do audiences need today?
How should actors shoulder the responsibility of helping to build a cultural power?
We must take the people as the center, and really sink in and engage in creation
On December 25, 2021, on the occasion of the 80th and 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Theatre of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a reply letter to the artists: "I hope you will continue to work hard, keep abreast of the times, stick to the people's stand, and insist on upholding integrity and innovation. Tell Chinese stories with love and strength, create more outstanding works worthy of the times and the people, and make greater contributions to the prosperity and development of literary and artistic undertakings in the new era and enriching the spiritual world of the people."
Tian Qinxin said, this makes us think, in the process of striving towards the second centenary goal and striving for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, how should literature and art show new responsibilities, achieve new actions, radiate new features, and give full play to its due role. Guidance and cohesion?
At this year's National People's Congress, Zhang Kaili, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a national first-class actress of the China National Theater, brought a "Proposal on People-Centered and Intensifying the Creation of Realistic Literary and Artistic Works".
Zhang Kaili said that it is necessary to really calm down and engage in creation, not for the purpose of fame and fortune;
She said that the assessment of literary and art troupes and the selection of major awards must develop stricter standards and measures, so that literary and art workers can produce good works with their hearts, rather than relying on qualifications, fame, and traffic to easily pass the assessment and win awards. .
"Artists should also always keep in mind that only by sinking their hearts and dedicating high-quality works to the people is the primary task, and they cannot put the cart before the horse."
Deyi Shuangxin is "being innocent and doing things earnestly"
At the first "member channel" of the fifth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Feng Yuanzheng, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and vice president of Beijing People's Art Theater, said that Lan Ye, an old artist from Beijing Renyi, won the "July 1st Medal" last year.
"I burst into tears when I saw the scene of honoring him. This is the highest award given to a performance artist by the party and the country. I am proud of him."
On the eve of the Spring Festival, Feng Yuanzheng went to visit 95-year-old Lan Lanye.
Lan Lanye is concerned about how to enable some young actors and the future development of Beijing Renyi.
"Teacher Amano has infected me with his awe of art and sincerity in his career. He has practiced a spirit throughout his life, that is, to be an innocent man and to do things seriously." Feng Yuanzheng said.
Feng Yuanzheng believes that virtue and art are double-hearted, which means "being an innocent person and doing things seriously".
Tian Qinxin said that the "shuangxin of virtue and art" that everyone often talks about is not something that only exists now.
"Mei Lanfang, a performance artist of the older generation, once said that one's morality and integrity are the foundation of being an artist and a person, and it is the ideological and understanding that literary and art workers in the new era should have, and it is also the lifeblood of the Chinese nation. The moral adherence to rest and struggle to this day.”
In the past year, the rectification of the chaos in the entertainment industry and the advocacy of "artistic style, art and morality" by the relevant departments have attracted widespread attention of the whole society.
In 2021, the Central Propaganda Department issued the "Notice on Carrying out Comprehensive Governance Work in the Field of Culture and Entertainment", requesting to increase the punishment for illegal and immoral artists, and prohibiting bad actors from relocating and returning. Tian Qinxin believes that it is "very timely, effective and powerful."
Tian Qinxin proposed that we also need to think about "why did the unethical artist become like this".
"Actors must tighten a string and know the impact of their acting career on the audience, and consider the issue of morality from this perspective."
"Actors are indeed the easiest to bring in traffic. 'Traffic' is not a derogatory term, but an objective concept. The digitization of the Internet will naturally generate traffic. The masses are attracted by stars and regard them as idols. Actors have idol status, and they must be open to the public. Be responsible and be responsible to the audience who love him. This is the homework that must be done in life as an artist." Tian Qinxin said.
Tian Qinxin said frankly: "If you get this name, you have to suffer this crime, endure this hardship, strictly demand yourself, and become an artist who is both virtuous and artistic. Otherwise, don't become a star, because once you lose your morals and misbehavior, you will have a bad influence. to the audience."
The "re-education" of actors cannot be ignored
In an interview with a reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily, Feng Yuanzheng said that he has been emphasizing to young people that virtue and art are both beautiful, and virtue is in the former and art. .
"A few years ago, some young people were fascinated by interests and traffic. How to get them back to the stage to act in a down-to-earth way requires us to do some guiding work. When I teach them or talk to them, I say, if you If you want to be a star, you don't have to talk about it, you can create scandals and make headlines; if you want to be a good actor, I will tell you how to do it." Feng Yuanzheng said.
Tian Qinxin emphasized that when an artist has a problem of morality and anomie, people often only focus on the result, but do not think about the process of forming the problem.
Regarding this topic, Tian Qinxin believes that the education of art, morality and style is very important.
Acting students should receive this education when they enter school, and the process of "re-education" after becoming famous cannot be ignored.
"Many children want to be actors, they are very hardworking and have aura. Through hard work and good opportunities, they may be quickly recognized by the audience. After acting in a play and being recognized by the audience, what should I do? This requires a re-education the process of."
Tian Qinxin reminded that young people should understand at the beginning of school: "If you want to be an actor, you may be recognized by the audience. When you are recognized by the audience, you must further improve your moral cultivation."
Tian Qinxin believes that many art schools currently only teach children the "professional skills" of being an actor, but an actor is a lifelong career, and education should not stop at school, and should not be limited to "technology".
The units and brokerage companies of these young students after graduation should also take responsibility for education.
"If everyone adopts a way of making quick money, if there are many problems with this star, does it have anything to do with the indoctrination and pampering attitude of the people around him? I think so."
In Tian Qinxin's view, an actor must enhance his cultural and moral cultivation, whether in school, in a troupe, or in his own life.
"The profession of an actor has certain sociological and psychological elements, and it comes from observing life and experiencing characters. Through extensive reading, it will also help to correct the moral cultivation and self-cultivation of actors." Tian Qinxin said.
China Youth Daily, China Youth Daily reporter Shen Jiequn Source: China Youth Daily