On the 27th, Youku produced "2014 Master Micro Films" premiered at the Hong Kong Film Festival, with Zhang Yuan, Kang Dae-kyu, Shu Qi, and Du Kefeng making a collective appearance. Kang Dae-kyu, known for his war epics such as "Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War," candidly expressed that Korean cinema no longer needs his war epics to advance its development, and he will focus on making more light-hearted films in the future.
Filming micro films is relatively easy
This year's theme for "Master Micro Films" is "Do Not Forget Your Original Intention," with Zhang Yuan, Shu Qi, Du Kefeng, and Kang Dae-kyu each directing a micro film. Kang Dae-kyu's "Longing" left a deep impression on the audience after its premiere, moving many viewers to tears. The short film tells the story of a couple's love and waiting that spans half a century, featuring both Korean-style tragic romance and real political elements. The film will be available on Youku starting April 3.
Kang Dae-kyu admitted that directing a micro film for the first time was relatively easy, and he will definitely continue to make short films in the future, "because making a blockbuster requires filming many key scenes, which feels endless. But a micro film can be finished after a few 'cuts,' so why not make short films?"
He wants to focus more on light-hearted films in the future.
Kang Dae-kyu is a creator of miracles in Korean commercial cinema, gaining fame through blockbuster films such as "Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War," "The Spy Gone North," and "The Front Line." When asked about his choice of themes, he expressed interest in both action and romance films, stating, "When I was making war blockbusters, Korean cinema was still in a developmental stage, and I hoped to contribute to Korean cinema. Now that Korean cinema has reached a certain stage, I will focus more on making light-hearted films that I enjoy." He said that every director's heart is like a fertile field, "where there are towering trees as well as gracefully shaped small trees. Perhaps what I have presented before are all big trees, but I have never forgotten those small trees in my heart."
Kang Dae-kyu plans to come to China to make feature films: "Many co-production projects have approached me, and I am carefully selecting, hoping to find a sincere and interesting work."
Feng Baobao wants to portray Ruan Lingyu
In Shu Qi's directed film "Seaside Dreams," actress Feng Baobao made a cameo appearance. She revealed at an event yesterday that she is currently writing a script titled "Goodbye, Ruan Lingyu," which she will write, direct, and star in herself.
Feng Baobao is the goddaughter of Lin Dai, and she has deep feelings regarding the suicides of old stars like Ruan Lingyu and Lin Dai: "I want to express through the play-within-a-play how those actresses in the 1920s faced the terrifying pressure of public opinion, and also show how modern actresses cope with this pressure." She herself will play the role of Ruan Lingyu to make up for the regret of missing this role three times in the past. She hopes this film can bring a perfect conclusion to her acting career.
