The Behind-the-scenes Production of The Great Wall Story

Shandong Bangzi, as its name implies, is a local opera in Shandong and belongs to a kind of Bangzi opera. Bangzi is a big family in China opera. Hebei, Shandong, Henan and Shaanxi are fertile soil for the survival and development of Bangzi, and Shandong Bangzi is also one of the beautiful scenery. Shandong Bangzi's local flavor is very strong, and its singing is loud and exciting, smooth and simple, and its coloratura is beautiful, which is particularly interesting.

The Story of the Wall is the only play made into a movie in Shandong Bangzi. It was taken in the 1980 s, and it is unlikely to be taken again in the future. The Story of the Wall, based on Pu Songling's folk songs, tells a sad story, showing that children are unfilial and it is difficult to grow old. The actors' performances are very lively, especially the two pairs of unfilial sons and daughters-in-law, each with its own characteristics. One is a businessman and the other is a scholar, but they are equally snobbish and greedy for money. It was embarrassing to see my old father riding on the wall. What is the use of raising children?

Slang of the same name adapted from Pu Songling by Shandong Bangzi Theatre of Shandong Lu Theatre. Zhang Carpenter, who was nearly eighty years old, was abused in various ways because his two sons were unfilial and his two daughters-in-law were not virtuous, which led to human tragicomedy. On May 2nd, 1960, Chairman Mao of Wei Liu, a famous Shandong bangzi, performed The Story of the Great Wall, which was cordially received by Chairman Mao. From 65438 to 0978, Shandong Bangzi Troupe staged "The Story of the Wall" in Jinan Shandong Theatre, setting a record for 45 days without changing the repertoire. 1982, the Central News Recording Film Studio made this drama as an art film of Shandong Bangzi Opera. Probably influenced by the film, many operas in this play (such as Shaanxi Opera, Pingju Opera, Shandong Opera, Henan Opera, Quju Opera, etc.). ) have been transplanted.