(Dan Tri) – Playing the role of Uncle Ba Phi in `Southern Forest Land`, Tran Thanh caused controversy when many people thought he was not suitable for the role, and his appearance was not similar to Uncle Ba Phi played by artist Mac Can.
On the afternoon of September 20, the announcement event of the movie Southern Forest Land took place in Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of many artists: Director Nguyen Quang Dung, Tran Thanh, Tuan Tran, little Huynh Hao Khang, Tien Luat
Tran Thanh hesitated when he was assigned the role of Uncle Ba Phi
At the event, Tran Thanh spoke up for the first time about the controversy surrounding his role as Uncle Ba Phi in Southern Forest.
Tran Thanh, director Nguyen Quang Dung, baby Hao Nam and baby Bao Ngoc (from right to left) (Photo: Organizing Committee).
The male artist admitted that he initially hesitated and thought about accepting this role because Uncle Ba Phi, played by artist Mac Can, is a beautiful memory in the hearts of the public.
The male MC added: `Personally, I love challenges, I always want to do things that stimulate my creativity. With Uncle Ba Phi played by Tran Thanh, it will be a completely new version. So, I
Uncle Ba Phi of the past was a cute, funny image and loved to tell jokes to everyone.
Responding to the above issue, Nguyen Quang Dung said: `The character of Uncle Ba Phi is a talkative person, with a cheerful spirit and hidden meanings. I think Tran Thanh is the most suitable choice. Actually,
Advisor Vincent Son – director of the TV series Southern Land – said that Uncle Ba Phi of 2023 should not be compared with Uncle Ba Phi of the past.
`I think the 25-year gap is something we have to open our hearts to receive new things, even if the old ones have too big a generational mark,` he added.
Responding to the constant pressure of being compared to the TV version of Dat Phuong Nam, Tran Thanh shared: `Everyone has a childhood, an unforgettable image in their head, I also love Dat Phuong very much.
In each period, I am sure it will have its own unique qualities.
We should not compare like that because each period has different filmmaking conditions.
If anyone really likes the new version of Uncle Ba Phi, I’m very grateful. If anyone still remembers the old Uncle Ba Phi, that’s their memory.`
Director Vincent Son said that the point of watching movies is to respect differences.
Tran Thanh shared at the event (Photo: Organizing Committee).
The investment figure can be up to 100 billion VND
According to producer Nguyen Tri Vien, the film is set throughout 6 provinces and cities, with 41 main and supporting actors screened from 1,000 applications for roles, and nearly 4,000 ensemble actors.
Director Nguyen Quang Dung also shared about the budget problem when making the movie: `Southern Forest Land is a movie that if calculated in real numbers, it could be up to 100 billion VND.
However, the film was made with great love and support from both the crew and people everywhere when the film crew came to film, so we don’t want to mention much about the budget.`
Advisor Vinh Son – director of the TV series `Southern Land` (Photo: Organizing Committee).
As an investor and participating in the film production process, Tran Thanh said he is an `artist` so he always respects his own feelings. When he heard about this project, he really wanted it to happen.
`I just try to contribute my best, because for me this is a film with Vietnamese soul and an opportunity for the world to see that Vietnamese people made such a film. In addition to co-producing, I
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