On March 20th, the movie "Fortress" was premiered in Beijing, and the directors Han Keyi, actors Guo Xiaodong, Chen Douling, Jinggangshan, Lv Xin, Yang Bo, Feng Hao and Liao Mengyan attended the event.
The film "Fortress" is adapted from real history, with five party member who are known as "the five outstanding figures in Shaoshan" — — Mao Fuxuan, Mao Xinmei, Li Genghou, Zhong Zhishen and Pang Shukan, as archetypes, skillfully integrated the elements of spy war and suspense into the historical background, showing the heroic story of revolutionary heroes fighting wits with enemy agents in the hidden front.
Photo courtesy of the film’s main creative photo
When talking about how to create this film, director Han Keyi said that "Fortress" has a prototype story, and the team has read a lot of materials and done a lot of homework. Every character in the film is worth exploring. "I hope this film can make everyone deeply understand this history and learn the power of faith from the game between the enemy and me."
In the movie "Fortress", Chen Minghao plays Mao Jiaxuan, who is sleek and sophisticated on the surface, but sticks to his faith in his heart, always coping with the heavy pressure and danger from hostile forces. Guo Xiaodong plays the villain Shen Zhuoyi in the film, which is the first time he plays the villain role. Yang Jingchen, played by Jinggangshan, is arrogant to his subordinates, but obedient to oversight. The intricate relationship and conflict between them have injected rich drama into the film, which makes the audience’s emotions fluctuate and always look forward to the next development.
Photo courtesy of Guo Xiaodong
Talking about the role of Shen Zhuoyi, Guo Xiaodong said: "This role is very challenging, which is very different from the role I played before." He also called it an attempt to break the comfort zone.
Duling Chen Photo courtesy of the film
Jinggangshan Photo courtesy of the film
Although Hong Zheng played by Chen Douling doesn’t have many scenes, she shows many feminine qualities. Chen Douling also described this role as "like chamomile, it can grow in adversity, although it will be afraid but not timid in the face of enemy agents." Jinggangshan said that the role of Yang Jingchen is very hierarchical.
In addition, actors Chen Minghao, Li Yitong and singer Chen Chusheng, the ending song "Wait for the Dawn", also specially recorded VCRs to send their blessings to the film.
Photo courtesy of the poster of the movie "Fortress" "Incoming"
Today, the movie "Fortress" released an "incoming" poster. All the staff gathered coldly under the stormy spy city, and the hidden contradictions and conflicts added tension, and a tense momentum filled the air. Although it was a silent confrontation, the real reaction of each character in a life-and-death crisis was revealed, which made people hold their breath.
Chen Minghao’s eyes are firm, but it is unpredictable; Guo Xiaodong’s face is unfathomable, and it makes people nervous in silence; Li Yitong’s eyebrows slightly wrinkled, full of complicated worries; Chen Douling’s eyes are bold, showing a fearless; Jinggangshan’s expression is meaningful and vaguely murderous. In addition, Song Ningfeng, An ‘an, Bai En, Zhang Aoyue, Yang Bo, Yi Heng and other leading actors also made their debut.
It is reported that the film "Fortress" will be released nationwide on March 22, and the pre-sale has been fully opened.