On February 10th, the memorial meeting of Mr. He Ping, the famous film director, producer, former vice president and secretary-general of the China Film Directors Association was held in Beijing. The event was hosted by the China Film Directors Association and Xiying Group, hosted by Liu Yiwei, Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Pimin, Many relatives and friends including Teng Wenji, Han Sanping, Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Wang Zhongjun, Jia Zhangke, Lu Chuan, Sun Mian, Chen Daoming, Du Jiayi, Huang Jue, Wang Hongwei, Luan Shu (according to the order of speaking) attended the scene to bid farewell to the deceased. In the days, I offer my most sincere thoughts to him.

Director He Ping's memorial service

Director He Ping was born in a family of directors in 1957. He has been associated with films since he was a child. He entered Xi'an Film Studio through his own efforts in his youth, and grew up step by step from a scene recorder to a director through continuous practice. Director He Ping did not produce much in his lifetime, but he produced many excellent works. His masterpiece "Swordsman in the Town of Double Flags" (1991) is considered to have created a new wave of Chinese martial arts movies. Award for Best Director.

Around 2000, director He Ping gradually shifted his focus behind the scenes and became a new generation producer of Chinese films. On the one hand, he actively provides suggestions for the industrialization and marketization of Chinese films, and contributes to the development of overseas markets for Chinese films. On the other hand, he is also constantly discovering newcomers in the film industry, providing opportunities for young domestic directors to emerge.

Director He Ping's memorial service

On January 10, the China Film Directors Association issued an obituary stating that director He Ping, who had worked hard for the film industry, passed away due to illness. As soon as the news came out, it caused a shock in the film industry, and many directors and filmmakers posted on social media to commemorate the film. On February 10th, many relatives and friends of Director He Ping came to the scene of "Our Chivalrous Friend—Director He Ping's Memorial Meeting" to share their stories and memories with Director He Ping, and send the "Knightly Friend" to the final journey together.

Director Jia Zhangke was at the scene Director He Ping lit a cigar in memory of him

It is particularly worth mentioning that the form of the memorial service is unusual, and it is presented in a form that director He Ping likes. The garden bar, surrounded by green plants, and old friends reunite. From movies to life, to chatting to having a drink together, the love is strong Shi Qi sang a song "Friends", chic and yet warm, which is the best way to remember Director He Ping.

Feng Xiaogang's speech set the tone for the event

Zhang Pimin talks about the relationship between He Ping and Xiying Studio

"Use light and shadow to make a dream of the rivers and lakes, and use longing to send a chivalrous man." After the opening of the host Liu Yiwei, director Feng Xiaogang took the lead in speaking. Director Feng has a close relationship with Director He Ping, and he bluntly said that the latter was his "guide into the film industry", and shared his experience when he first met Director He Ping.

Director He once encouraged Feng Xiaogang: "You are an art assistant now, but I think you can be a director in the future", and later served as the producer of many films directed by him, such as "Party A, Party B", "Be There or Be Square", "Big Wrist", The two formed a deep friendship. Feng Xiaogang said that He Ping has made great contributions to the marketization of Chinese films and "is a bridge between many Chinese directors and overseas markets." It is this love for movies and support for younger generations that has won director He Ping a lot of respect.

Feng Xiaogang delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Later, Zhang Pimin, the former director of Xi'an Film Studio, also shared the indissoluble bond between Director He Ping and Xi'an Film Studio. In 1984, director He Ping entered the Xi'an Film Studio, and gradually made his mark in the Chinese film industry starting from this. Zhang Pimin said that he first noticed the talent of this young director because of "Kawashima Yoshiko", and then participated in the production of "Cannonball Double Lantern" directed by He Ping, and became a colleague who has worked together for many years.

Zhang Pimin delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Referring to the support and cultivation of young directors, Zhang Pimin expressed emotion that Director He Ping has a chivalrous demeanor: "I am very moved from the bottom of my heart, because film is a business that is passed down. There are some of our outstanding directors who can devote themselves sincerely and sincerely to help , Support the people behind us." Finally, Zhang Pimin appealed for the film: "We should not only remember the dedication of director He Ping, but also the dedication of all film authors to Chinese films."

Yu Runde, deputy general manager of the party committee member of Western Film Group, remembers Director He Ping

The creators who cooperated during the Xiying period remember Director He Ping

Teng Wenji and Han Sanping recall the past

Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige remember friends

After the friends from Xi'an Film Studio gave speeches, the atmosphere at the memorial service gradually became active. Director He Ping's directors and friends in the film industry also shared their memories with Director He Ping and the past with the film.

Director Teng Wenji recalled the years when he and director He Ping worked hard for film investment, and felt the vigorous development of Chinese films today. In Teng Wenji's eyes, director He Ping is obsessed with movies, and he is extremely straightforward: "There are many kinds of directors. Director He Ping really wants to make movies, and he only makes movies that he wants."

Teng Wenji delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Producer Han Sanping was deeply impressed by director He Ping's investment in the film: "In financing Chinese films, He Ping went all the way, so many directors in China were able to make the films they wanted to make, and He Ping played a very important role." "He Ping gave me the impression that he is very capable and dedicated. I didn't expect him to be gone. He is so young, so we miss He Ping very much."

Han Sanping delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Director Zhang Yimou was also surprised by He Ping's death: "I was very surprised when I heard that He Ping left, why so early." Recalling director He Ping, Zhang Yimou first recalled the scenes in two guest houses: "Beiying Guest House and Xiying Guest House , these two hostels are a big base and cradle of Chinese movies. I still recall He Ping, in the Beiying Guest House and Xiying Guest House. Talking until dawn." "His love for movies and the surging mentality in his heart have left a deep impression on me." At the end of the memory, Director Zhang Yimou sighed: "There will be no more masters in the world. We all miss him."

Zhang Yimou delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Director Chen Kaige recalled chatting with Director He Ping and others in the guest house of Xiying Studio all night, talking about the past of film creation. Chen Kaige pondered: "The sudden and long death of director He Ping is a loss to the group of Chinese film directors." And our friendship." Finally, Chen Kaige hoped that He Ping bowed three times in front of the portrait to express his heart as a friend.

Chen Kaige delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Collaborative friends and juniors in the film industry miss the upright "Mr. He"

Absorb spiritual strength and hope to "grow old decently and frankly"

Wang Zhongjun, chairman of Huayi Brothers, who has cooperated with director He Ping many times, also came to the memorial service: "He Ping is one of the earliest directors I cooperated with, and I learned a lot from him." "Today I just want to talk to so many film friends Let's miss our old friend together, he is a very good person."

Wang Zhongjun gave a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Directors Jia Zhangke and Lu Chuan, as director He Ping's juniors in the film industry, also shared their vision of He Ping. Jia Zhangke talked about his relationship with Director He Ping: "One year Wang Xiaoshuai made a new film, and he asked Director He and I to watch it. That was the first time I had private contact with him. That day he made dumplings for us, and we looked up at him. The director of the movie became a friend who helped me make dumplings, and this transformation is particularly memorable to me." Jia Zhangke said that he was deeply impressed by Director He Ping's dedication to the film and his insistence on arguing with others on the Internet.

Jia Zhangke delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Director Lu Chuan, who filmed "Looking for a Gun" and "Kekexil" with the support of director He Ping, shared with you the help that director He Ping gave him: "At that time, I hoped to use well-known actors for the filming of "Kekexil", and He Ping helped me realize my dream. His help to young directors is a kind of director's respect for directors and creation." "We often eat, drink, and watch movies together. It was a very happy time, but who would have thought that it would be time to say goodbye so soon. .”

Lu Chuan delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

In addition to friends from the film industry, media person Sun Mian also came to the memorial service. Sun Mian and He Ping have a very close friendship. He said frankly: "After hearing the news of Master He's departure that day, I kept crying in the car." In recent years, director He Ping has been accompanied by Director He Ping at important life nodes. He also came when I was most unlucky, and he also came when I have something I want to do. So the two of us often turn my joy into his joy, my sorrow into his sorrow, and the resonance between us The frequency is very close. Master He just left, I will always miss you."

Sun Mian delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Chen Daoming, chairman of the China Film Association, and director He Ping are just like the friendship between gentlemen. Although there are not many interactions, He Ping's straightforward temperament can also be felt: "We had a few drinks together, and everyone could feel that He Ping was very straightforward." It's a pity. But He Ping's character can be seen from today."

Chen Daoming delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

The actor Huang Jue, who once starred in the movie "Wheat Field" directed by He Ping, mentioned the sudden departure of director He Ping, and he was also very sorry and regretful: "I have learned golf for so many years, and I finally learned it. He is gone. Director He Ping has always been one of my favorites." He is a role model, and I also hope to age decently and frankly like him."

Huang Jue delivered a speech in memory of Director He Ping

Wang Hongwei and Li Shaohong wish Chinese films better and better

Luan Shu sang "Friends" to bid farewell to "Knight" He Ping

Film planner and producer Wang Hongwei affirmed the form of the memorial service, and believed that this non-sad way was in line with Director He Ping's usual unrestrained style during his lifetime. Wang Hongwei regretted the late acquaintance with Director He Ping, and lamented that he is a rare true temperament: "With the three words of true temperament, it is worth remembering and learning from us."

Director Li Shaohong, the president of the China Film Directors Association, regretted that in the past two years, he and many colleagues in the film industry have had fewer gatherings and more separations, so he cherishes such an opportunity to get together. She expressed the hope that she could give director He Ping a decent and elegant farewell according to his thoughts and style of conduct during his lifetime. Only director He Ping has the charisma to make everyone want to come here. Li Shaohong recalled He Ping's seriousness and strictness in formulating the regulations of the conference when he was the secretary-general of the China Film Directors Association, and said that this serious spirit will be passed down in the directors' association.

Jeff He Bing remembers Director He Ping at the memorial service

At the scene of the memorial service, director He Ping's son He Bing Jeff also spoke as a representative of his relatives, and expressed his gratitude to the China Film Directors Association and the many guests and friends present. Jeff is not in the film industry, but he has great respect for his father's film life.

He said that the characters of the father and son are very similar: "Both love to tell the truth and are not afraid of offending people." "I also hope that everyone will inherit this spirit, tell the truth, do practical things, and live out the true self. The truth of life." Jeff also shared a touching conversation between the father and son: "I asked you if you are ready, and my father said I was ready, and I lived a wonderful life without too many regrets."

Yu Dong remembers Director He Ping at the memorial service

At the end of the memorial service, the music producer and singer Luan Shu sang on stage, pushing the mood to the climax: "A song "Friends", dedicated to this good director who loves life, loves movies, and loves friends, such a big brother , I hope he can hear it on the other side." "If you are suffering misfortune, please tell me, if you are enjoying happiness, please forget me."

Director Luan Shu and He Ping sang

In the familiar melody, all the guests and their relatives and friends said to the common "knighter" friend, director He Ping who will always exist in our memories: "Goodbye!"

Many relatives and friends came to bid farewell to Director He Ping

The film film freezes the wonderful moments of Director He Ping's thinking and creation, and the memories of relatives and friends jointly record Director He Ping's light and shadow life. For director He Ping, Chinese filmmakers work together to create more and better works for Chinese films, and contribute more to the future of Chinese films. This is the best commemoration for Director He Ping.