Zhu Yilong reveals the "haircut" scene in the Shanghai film, and "The Disappearing She" opens 7.5 points on Douban. New film | Box office | Shanghai
At the Dragon Boat Festival, where more than a dozen new films are competing, the movie "The Disappearing She" currently ranks first at the box office. According to real-time data from Lighthouse Professional Edition, as of 13:45 on June 22nd, the film "The Disappearing She" has achieved a real-time box office of over 100 million yuan and gained a good reputation, with Taopiao tickets scoring 9.7, Maoyan tickets scoring 9.6, and Douban tickets scoring 7.5. At the Shanghai roadshow on June 22nd, producer Chen Sicheng, director Cui Rui, and lead actors Zhu Yilong, Ni Ni, and Huang Ziqi shared the story behind the production of the film with the audience.
The story of "The Disappearing She" focuses on a case of "her" disappearance. He Fei's wife, Li Muzi, suddenly disappears during his wedding anniversary trip. While he is searching for no results, the wife played by Wen Yongshan suddenly appears, but He Fei insists that the woman in front of him is not his own wife. Just as both sides were arguing, the golden lawyer Chen Mai intervened in the case, and the truth became even more mysterious.
In this year's Dragon Boat Festival film series, the cast of "The Disappearing She" is undoubtedly the most eye-catching, with constant calls for "I Love You" during the roadshow.
In the movie, Zhu Yilong plays He Fei, who is somewhat neurotic and often in a state of emotional loss. "When in the movie, I immerse myself in it every day and don't feel tired. The moment I finish filming, I really feel exhausted and paralyzed." Zhu Yilong revealed that there was a scene in the movie where he shaved his head, which was his own real hair, and he had to go through it. The filming difficulty was not low.
"In fact, the producer and director are more anxious than me. When shaving my head, there is a front swing arm camera and a side camera, and the photographer needs to do a good job of connection. In addition to the actors, there are also real cast designers who need to cooperate well in every aspect. Instead, I am a bit more relaxed, as long as I manage myself well and perform that scene well."
What impressed Ni Ni the most was her final performance - Chen Mai's last visit to He Fei, which also required an emotional outburst from the actors. "That scene was filmed last, because there was a lot of material accumulation in the front, so you have completely believed in the character's actions and the emotions between them, making it easier to act."
Regarding her opponents in the play, Ni Ni said, "Zhu Yilong is professional, dedicated, hardworking, and has a high talent. He maintains his enthusiasm for the role, fully invests himself, and spares no effort in dedicating himself to the role. I respect such actors very much."
Zhu Yilong said that he had watched Ni Ni's movies when he was in college. In the eyes of the students in the film academy, Ni Ni, who was able to collaborate with the big director on well-known films from the beginning, seemed to have been born with a golden spoon in her mouth. "We were all envious at that time." However, in the process of cooperation and interaction, he felt that Ni Ni did not have a sense of distance and was also impressed by her dedication. "We feel very comfortable working together, enriching our characters through mutual stimulation and presenting a good performance in front of the camera as much as possible. It's that simple."
In "The Disappearing She," Wen Yongshan's portrayal of the "Snake and Scorpion Beauty" contrasts greatly with her own, and she spends a lot of time exploring the role. As a newcomer, Huang Ziqi contributed her simple acting skills in the film. In Ni Ni's opinion, a simple feeling is the most precious part of her performance. "Often, if you act too much, you will feel oily, and everyone can see the traces of your performance in the end. I think a good performance requires you to feel every line your opponent gives you with your heart." There was a farewell scene at the airport, and Ni Ni Ni was already able to leave after filming. In order to help Huang Ziqi with the scene, she chose to stay. "When I turned around, it seemed like Chen Mai was really standing behind me. It felt like my soul was being hit, and I was very grateful to her," Huang Ziqi said.
The movie "The Disappearance of Her" focuses on the genre of suspenseful crime. Upon closer inspection, it also incorporates different elements such as reasoning, racing, and adventure. While using a layered narrative to attract viewers, the film clearly has the ambition to stimulate the big screen experience through visual effects. Director Cui Rui said, "We want to make a different suspense film, hoping to bring new feelings to everyone in this genre. We have carefully laid out many small clues in the film, including plot and visual elements, such as Southeast Asian animals or Van Gogh's paintings. We hope that the audience can communicate and discuss these topics with friends more after watching the movie."
It is reported that "The Disappearing She" is adapted from the Soviet film "Lovushka dlya odinokogo muzhchiny". With a localized remake and a Southeast Asian story background, as well as the occasional emphasis on the "Mandela effect" in the film, it reminds people of the "accidental killing" series produced by Chen Sicheng before. "The Disappearance of Her" is once again Chen Sicheng's involvement as a producer in the creation of suspense crime films. In addition to expanding domestic film genres and supporting emerging directors, it is hoped that she can start a new series after "Tang Detective" and "Mistaken Kill".
Can there be a sequel to "The Disappearing She"? Chen Sicheng said at the roadshow, "We left a little tail in the movie for the audience to associate with. The character played by Wen Yongshan has a scar on his hand, which is also a blank detail in the movie. If the audience likes it, we will continue to work hard."
