1939, Cen moved to Nanjing because his father was laid off. At that time, he was just thirteen years old and was studying in a boys' middle school. On one occasion, seniors and graduating classes will hold a gala to rehearse "Return to the South". There is a little girl in the play. Because Cenfan is handsome, she decided to play it by him. After wearing makeup, Cenfan's image became more beautiful, so that when he went to the men's room, many parents thought he was mistaken, so they burst into tears and made a modest joke. Then, he starred in Li Jianwu's drama It's Just Spring, and gradually became famous, so that amateur troupes often invited him to perform as a guest, and played the playboy in Three Thousand Daughters, the silly groom in King Chu, and Home with Feeling.
At the age of 65,438+06, Cenfan wrote his first screenplay, Brotherhood, and dared to send it to his idol and famous director Zhu Shilin. He also asked Zhu Shilin to give him an autographed photo. Zhu Shilin actually wrote back to this whimsical little boy in spite of his busy schedule, saying, "Your sincere attitude and naughty style made me interested in you." Cenfan was also invited to his shooting scene to watch the drama. When CenFan later recalled the past, he even called himself "naive". However, it was this "childish" move that made him start a long journey of searching for dreams in movies. 1946, at the invitation of Nanyang company, Zhu Shilin was going to Hong Kong to film "Compassion with the Same Disease", hoping that Cenfan could go with him as his assistant. That year, CenFan was 20 years old.
Cenfan stayed in Hong Kong for six years. Thanks to Zhu Shilin's enthusiastic support, he studied hard and made rapid progress. In the past six years, he and Zhu Shilin have cooperated in more than ten films. Some of them are executive directors and actors, and most of them are important supporting roles or even protagonists. Sometimes he is a screenwriter and assistant director. These practices forced him to explore the artistic laws and characteristics of three important links in film creation, so that he could be comprehensive in concrete application. Therefore, he also made rapid progress in editing, directing and performing.
At the same time of career progress, the god of love came unexpectedly. Cenfan looks handsome and has outstanding physical fitness since childhood. At the age of 9, Cenfan, who was still in the fourth grade of primary school, went to play in the training ground of Shanghai track and field team at that time, and his long jump score reached 5 meters, which amazed the coach of track and field team and said, "Little brother, you can participate in the World Games (Olympic Games) in the future." During his stay in Hong Kong, Cenfan, who is1.76m tall, was a good basketball player. He played against Hong Kong professional basketball teams, such as South China Team and Philippine National Team, and became famous in the basketball field in Hong Kong at that time.
Cenfan was born in a noble family. He is the great-grandson of Cen Yuying, a famous soldier in the Qing Dynasty, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi at the end of the Qing Dynasty, and the chairman of the military government of the Republic of China, and the nephew of Cen Chunxuan, one of the founders of the Kuomintang. Although his ancestors were prominent, Cenfan himself recalled, "I never relied on them, nor did I get any benefits from them." 1926, when Cenfan was born in Shanghai, Cenfan's family was above average, and Cenfan's father was just a small civil servant with a meager salary. Cenfan reached school age, and even because of his poor family, he failed to go to school on time. His mother can only teach him to read and enlighten him. However, my mother is sensible and dotes on Cenfan of Cen's family. Life as a teenager left a warm and sweet memory for CenFan.
1939, Cenfan, 13 years old, moved to Nanjing with his family and studied in a boys' middle school. At a party, CenFan, with a handsome face, played a beautiful little girl in the play and was praised by everyone. I often participated in acting in the future, and my fame gradually increased. He is often invited by off-campus theatrical troupes to make guest appearances. He watched movies from many countries and felt the unique charm of film art, and his interest gradually shifted from drama to film. Later, I studied in the Economics Department of Nanjing University, studied many scripts, and became interested in script creation. 1945, 19-year-old cenfan dared to send his first script to Zhu Shilin, a famous domestic film pioneer and director, and got the guidance and help of the master. 1946, Zhu Shilin was invited to make a film at Nanyang Film Company in Hong Kong. He saw Cenfan's potential in movies and suggested that he go with him. 20-year-old CenFan followed the master into the movie.
Cenfan soon became famous: as Zhu Shilin's deputy director, he and his teacher directed more than a dozen films, such as The Secret History of the Qing Palace and Life and Death Hate. As a screenwriter, he wrote many plays, such as Life and Death Field and Blood-stained Lonely City. Wu Zuguang, Feng Yueh and other famous directors took a fancy to his tall and handsome appearance and invited him to be the leading actor. They cooperated with Xia Meng, Gong Qiulu, Hu Die and other famous female stars in movies such as Tears of Mountains and Rivers, Forbidden Marriage and Butterfly Dream. After six years in Hong Kong, Cenfan has become a rare film artist who combines editing, directing and performing.
195 1 September, Cenfan returned to New China. He has worked as a screenwriter and director in Bayi Film Studio, Beijing Film Studio and Shanghai Film Studio. Directed more than 40 films such as Cowherd and Weaver Girl, A Dream of Red Mansions, Lin Zexu, Sister Xianglin, The Wandering Son, The True Story of Ah Q; He has directed and edited films such as The Story of Soong Ching Ling, Cao Xueqin, The Dream-Dreaming Giant and so on.
1962, A Dream of Red Mansions, a Yue opera directed by Cenfan, caused a sensation at home and abroad, and it is still the most influential classic of China opera and film.
1982 The True Story of Ah Q won the Golden Cane Award at the Swiss International Comedy Film Art Festival. After that, Cenfan went to the 35th Cannes International Film Festival with "The True Story of Ah Q", and many French newspapers marked "Cenfan, the first China to enter the Cannes film hall" on the front page. 1983 "the true story of ah q" won 12 jury award of figuera daffotz international film festival. As a famous director, Cenfan has dealt with beautiful women for more than half a century. 195 1 year, a 17-year-old girl and then-26-year-old famous cenfan * * starred in the movie "Dream Marriage", which became an instant hit and became popular in Hong Kong for more than 20 years. She is the future famous movie star Xia Meng. At that time, cenfan 1.76-meter handsome man was charming; Xia Meng is a beautiful girl of 1.7 meters, with various amorous feelings. Both of them are all-around actors who can play fashion, costume, opera and movies. If they cooperate for the first time, they will succeed immediately. A pair of young people got to know each other in filming, fell in love and soon became inseparable lovers. They discuss the performing arts, analyze the role psychology, play ball, keep fit and go shopping. CenFan still clearly remembers the happy scene with Xia Meng. Once, they went swimming in the sea, and Cenfan's foot was cut by a shell on the reef. Xia Meng squatted down to wash his wounds with fresh water and took out a white towel to bind him up. There is too much blood, and the white towel is dyed red. ...
That year, it has been more than a year since the founding of New China, and Cenfan has already decided to return to the mainland. He told Xia Meng about this decision, and Xia Meng said categorically: "I will go back when you go back!" You need a visa to return to the mainland. Cenfan quickly got a visa from his brother who worked in Guangzhou Military Management Committee. Xia Meng asked the Great Wall Film Company to help him apply, but it failed. Cenfan had to say goodbye to her lover in a hurry. Xia Meng also said helplessly that he would go back as soon as the visa was completed. However, the development of things is not satisfactory. It turns out that CenFan and Xia Meng are the two Optimus Prime found by Great Wall Company. With CenFan gone and Xia Meng gone, the company will be in danger. Everyone knows that if Xia Meng doesn't return to the mainland, the only thing that can make her miss CenFan will be broken.
CenFan back to Beijing, Xia Meng live far apart. A lover becomes a cowherd and a weaver girl. Xia Meng was heartbroken and sent a long letter soaked with tears to CenFan every day. CenFan was also tortured by acacia, and sent a long letter to Xia Meng every day. If there is no accident, their love flame will burn more and more brightly. It's a pity that the letter sent by Xia Meng to CenFan was received by CenFan, and it is still treasured. The letter sent by Cenfan to Xia Meng was tampered with, but Xia Meng didn't see anything. Some people say that CenFan changed her mind, others say that CenFan abandoned her. Xia Meng won't believe it, of course, but CenFan really hasn't been heard from. Xia Meng experienced disappointment, sadness and frustration. She never had the courage to put her feelings into the water again. The connection was so inexplicably interrupted. ...
1955, Xia Meng had the opportunity to return to the mainland and tried his best to find cenfan. The two met in Beijing Beihai Park. Xia Meng also paid a special visit to CenFan's mother. However, due to mistakes, the lovestruck couple finally failed to join hands. Xia Meng just got married a year ago. They can only be brother and sister in the future. Up to now, Xia Meng came to Shanghai or Cenfan went to Hong Kong to visit each other. In the difficult times of 1960s, Xia Meng sent peanut oil to Cenfan's vegetarian mother many times.
CenFan always thinks that Xia Meng is the best woman in the world, and no one can compare with her. This is not beauty in the eye of the beholder. In the eyes of Hong Kong fans, Xia Meng is the only female star who can be compared with Audrey Hepburn. The famous director Li Hanxiang said: "Xia Meng is the most beautiful actress in the history of China movies, with extraordinary temperament and intoxicating." The famous writer Jin Yong also had a crush on Xia Meng for several years. He said: "No one has ever seen how beautiful history is. I think she likes summer. "Cenfan's admiration for this former confidante is all-round:" Xia Meng's beauty is second, and her heart is more beautiful and kind. " For more than 50 years, this once young, handsome and talented director has been worshipped and pursued by countless beautiful women, but his attitude is firm; In order to prevent beautiful women from pestering, all films are made with "male nannies". It is difficult for him to accept other women to replace the beautiful, kind and intelligent Xia Meng in his heart. Cenfan said that if you never knew Xia Meng, life might be the same as others. "But seen Xia Meng, others and she is not comparable. None of us has failed anyone, and we have always maintained the purity of our brothers and sisters. "
From the beginning, the film circle has been constantly rumored. Unexpectedly, there is another person who used to be "forever amber" and a famous director. It's unbelievable. Director Cen also said: "To love someone is to be kind to each other. She has a good family, good children and a good career. I feel very gratified, even secretly pleased. Luckily, she didn't get the pass. If I return to the mainland, with her background, I don't know what disaster she will encounter during the Cultural Revolution. I can't protect her. "This sentence is quite tragic and selfless, but it is more like those who are loyal to love in CenFan's movies.