Chapter 978 Chapter 978

"Do all performances need to be so relaxed?" Charlize asked curiously. During the performance just now, she only felt that she was relaxed little by little. With the guidance of Hugo's words, the boundary between performance and reality began. It became blurred, and she naturally entered a state of performance.

The role of Selena is actually quite a challenge for Charlize, because the background story of Selena is very different from that of Charlize. Selena was born in a French middle-class family, living a comfortable and happy life, but her thoughts are wild and full of her own views and opinions, she is not clear but not low, she is not sharp but not mediocre, then This idea of ​​independence and individuality contradicts her slightly baby-fat appearance, exuding a charming charm.

Charlize can understand the essence of Selena's character, but it is not so easy for her to get into shape. But just now, she did not deliberately think about the role, nor did she deliberately imagine the performance, but she achieved unexpected results. Charlize knows that Hugo's guidance is one of the most important factors, but beyond that, she still wants to explore why, she wants to make progress in her acting, she wants to perform as freely as Hugo does .

Hugo pursed his lips, "I won't explain it this way. Of course, a relaxed state is necessary for the performance, because in front of the camera, all your tense states will be magnified, if there is no way Relax, you can't let go of yourself, and the performance that comes out is too tight." Tom Cruise, for example, tends to overexert himself.

"However, the specific situation still depends on the content of the scene, the state of the character, and the requirements of the film director..." Hugo said briefly, "You know, some directors want you to be able to perform during the performance. Some directors want to be more dramatic. These performances require tension and concentration. But I think the most important thing is to understand the characters and the plot.”

"You're confusing me." Charlize bluntly expressed her feelings, she didn't want to pretend to understand, "Before Sunrise" is not only her real debut on the big screen, but also learning acting like Hugo She didn't want to miss it, "Then do you want me to relax or don't you want me to relax?"

Hugo chuckled lightly, "You must know that everyone's acting is different, even the acting skills learned from the same teacher will have different performances on each actor, so me and you It’s different, and it won’t be the same.” Hugo saw the doubt and determination in Charlize’s eyes, of course he knew that Charlize wanted to make a breakthrough in acting, so he paused and thought, “Let’s put it this way… What should be thinking now is not theoretical things like acting methods, but should focus on the role of Selena."

"Before Sunrise" is already Hugo's seventh role, and he can quickly enter the state, but this is Charlize's first official role - the cameo in the previous TV series and the background board of the movie can't be counted, but Charlize also wants to do it overnight, so it is often easy to rush too much.

"Interpret Selena according to your thoughts, interpret Selena according to your method, and then you will gradually find your own way of performing." Hugo explained simply, "When we are performing, we They will influence each other, find a point of convergence, and when we find this point, the spark will naturally come out."

Hugo felt that it was still a bit hollow and abstract, so he thought about it and added, "Recall how you felt when you just entered the performance state, it was that feeling. We talked, casually and naturally, and then Selena How did you respond, and how did you feel..."

Charlize is lucky, she not only has Hugo to guide her hand in hand, more importantly, she and Hugo often practice acting together before, and the familiarity between them makes her easier to understand and easier to get into.

In fact, Charlize's acting skills are very solid. She has systematically studied acting skills, and her resume is also very rich. At the same time, she can practice opposite actors with actors of completely different types such as Hugo and Alex, so she is with great potential. Under the guidance of Hugo's perseverance, Charlize gradually entered the state, and even showed a level far exceeding expectations.

"Ka! Wow, Charlize, very good, very good!" Richard Linklater clapped with a smile on his face, showing his happy mood at the moment.

The filming of the film is very special. They are racing against time every day. Once they miss the scheduled time, they can only stop work and look forward to continuing the shooting tomorrow. So the entire crew was united and worked together. This is also one of the advantages of independent films. The entire "Before Sunrise" crew is less than 30 people, and all actions are simple and fast.

"Before Sunrise" officially started filming five days ago. There was also a tidbit in the meantime. Alex and Karl also came to Vienna and made two cameos. The two played Jesse and Selena after they got off the train and met of two young people, who asked if there was anything worth hanging out in Vienna, and the two young men introduced them to their performances.

Alex got his wish and made an appearance in "Before Sunrise", a role he asked for from Richard, and Hugo was surprised to hear the news. But after finishing filming, Alex was the first to go back to Los Angeles, because the season of "Happy Family" was approaching again, and he had to go back to work.

After the shooting, Hugo and Charlize both showed a good state. Hugo's performance should be expected, after all, he is currently the hottest actor in the circle; but Charlize also performed exceptionally The outstanding performance made Richard, David Geffen and others amazed: Charlize's strength is indeed impressive compared to his vase-like beauty.

The shooting of "Before Sunrise" was carried out according to the story timeline, so Hugo and Charlize, like Jesse and Selena, came from strangers. From embarrassment to casual conversation, after a brief embarrassment after getting off the train, there was a smooth exchange of ideas on the tram. The scene just now was a discussion between two people on the tram. After the filming was over, Richard couldn't help but applaud.

Hugo and Charlize were still looking at each other, laughing constantly, obviously the conversation just made them happy. This feeling is very strange, but also very subtle.

There was a brief period between the two, but they are now friends or roommates, and both have their own contacts. The two of them get along very casually, freely and easily. However, the roles of the two people working together in the film are now somewhat different.

The two people in the movie are strangers who met for the first time because of an accident. They got acquainted and came to Vienna because of an unplanned invitation. Then the two chatted, talked, and walked. As their thoughts gradually approached, the attraction of hormones brought them closer and closer, but it was a little embarrassing— -Because this is not like the passion generated after a momentary emotion surged into the head, after calming down, it can only be maintained by talking and keeping a certain distance. Now, with the deepening of the conversation, the two people can't help attracting each other and gradually get closer to each other.

Hugo and Charlize are walking between the boundary between reality and film, the spark of thought is like a fireworks in the dark night, but after Richard's "card", the two will return to their usual friends. It seems that this vague concept gradually dissipates between "start shooting" and "card", which makes the heartbeats of both people gradually warm up, which is really embarrassing.

No wonder others say that the opposite scenes in a movie are the easiest to generate real feelings, not only because of getting along with each other day and night during the shooting process, but also because actors need authenticity in their performances and must have a sense of substitution. To interpret a love story as real, in the filming. In an instant, the actors must truly fall in love with each other, but after leaving the shooting environment, it is often difficult to act. So, it was fake.

Hugo and Charlize can also feel this increasingly blurred boundary, especially the script of "Before Sunrise" has been described very delicately. , the throbbing feeling of getting closer little by little is vividly displayed, which also allows the actors to truly feel this gradual progress, which makes people's heart beat faster.

In the scene filmed in the tram just now, Jesse and Selena asked each other questions. During the questioning process, they honestly exchanged many of their views and opinions with each other, which caused a lot of laughter and let the two get out of it. The embarrassment of getting off the train, I feel at ease again.

Hugo and Charlize also seem to have gotten rid of the identity of friends. During the conversation, they forgot to shoot and forget real life. They were simply immersed in the joy and comfort of the collision of ideas, and the temperature in the air was warming. Slowly rising, which made the bright sun outside the window even hotter.

The problem is, because they have to race against time, the two have no time to rest and adjust, and there is no time to calm down. They have to leave the tram and rush to the record store to continue filming the next scene. What's more "interesting" is that in the next scene Jesse and Selena need to be alone in a confined space.

Enclosed space, lonely man and woman, rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, warm. The flow of ignorance... All of this is just the normal progress of the story "Before Sunrise", but it puts Hugo and Charlize in a vague and awkward position, and the dry throat makes the operation of the head start to slow down. .

Things seem to be getting out of control.