On June 26, the reality-themed movie "In the Octagonal Cage" directed by Baoqiang Wang held its premiere in Beijing. Wang Baoqiang, starring Chen Yongsheng, Shi Pengyuan, starring Wang Xun, Zhang Yitong, Sloppy, Jia Yuanqiu Lang, special friendship starring Xiao Yang, Li Meng, and screenwriter Qi Qi attended the post-screening exchange. The film will be screened nationwide from June 29 to July 2, and will be released nationwide on July 6.

"In the Octagon" poster

The film "In the Octagonal Cage" is the second film directed and acted by Wang Baoqiang. It is based on the real news event of "Liangshan Fighting Boys in Sichuan". At the premiere, director Wang Baoqiang introduced that the film took six years to create, and the essence of penetrating people's hearts is "to be as real as possible", including the amateur children who participated in the film are all living there in real life, and the longing for the outside world in their eyes It cannot be copied, "Those who can only rely on themselves must do their best. I have walked the same path, and I want to make a movie where ordinary people work hard, to encourage myself and inspire more people." The screenwriter Qiqi also said that she was moved by the character's unyielding and unyielding spirit countless times during the creation process.

Wang Baoqiang as Xiang Tenghui

Wang Xun, who plays another "parent" Wang Feng in the film, lamented on the spot that the little Qi actors are so energetic, and he likes to play with them after filming, and he was very reluctant to part with them when they finished filming. Chen Yongsheng, Shi Pengyuan, and Zhang Yitong also talked about the spirit of "living like weeds and being indomitable" in the film and the director's pursuit of "truth and sincerity" all brought them infinite strength. The young actors in the film, Sloppy (played as a young sloppy), and Jia Yangqiu Lang (played as Su Xiaobu) also spoke childishly at the scene, sharing their growth and harvest during the filming process.

Chen Yongsheng as Sloppy (adult)

Shi Pengyuan as Su Mu (adult)

In the post-screening exchange session, director Huang Jianxin spoke first, "I was very moved when I saw director Li Yang appearing in the movie as a cameo. I thought of Baoqiang's performance (in "Blind Well") back then. It is very difficult for an actor to maintain sincerity. Especially after he became a professional actor, it is even more rare for him to maintain this sincerity and sincerity. In "The Octagonal Cage", we still saw Baoqiang's sincerity, and this time under his leadership, all the actors They all gave real performances, and the movie is very touching."

Director Wu Ershan said that he is a fan of mixed martial arts, "I have always wanted to make such a movie, and I came to learn. I especially like the angle of this storytelling. The story prototype of the movie 'Embo Fighting' is a very special social reality. , has a very special connection and reflection with the mixed martial arts spirit and culture. It takes courage and sincerity for Baoqiang to film this story."

Director Lu Yang praised "In the Octagon" as a vigorous and powerful movie, "full of the director's creative intuition and unforgettable shots. I think as an audience, you will feel pain while watching the film, and at the same time, you will feel the same Find a way out like a middleman."

Jia Begging Lang as Su Xiaobu (Youth)

Wang Zhonglei, the CEO of Huayi Brothers, once choked up in his speech, "I have known Baoqiang since "A World Without Thieves" and "Soldiers Assault" (both film and television works were cast by Huayi Brothers). At that time, he was like " Chen Yongsheng and Shi Pengyuan in "In the Octagonal Cage" are also full of fighting spirit. I haven't seen him for 6 years. It turns out that he is carefully polishing this movie... After "Havoc in Tianzhu" was released, Baoqiang said that he did not make it well. I owe the audience a movie ticket. Before watching "In the Octagonal Cage", I thought he would give full play to his strengths in martial arts and make the fighting scenes very cool. After watching the movie, I realized that he wanted to use emotion and force to speak well A deeply moving story, and we've all seen his transformation as a director."

One of the great surprises in the exchange session was Cheng Qingsong, the founder and film critic of the "Golden Broom Award", who spoke at the scene. In 2017, "Havoc in Tianzhu" directed by Wang Baoqiang was once named "Most Disappointing Film" and "Most Disappointing Director" at the Golden Broom Awards. Surprisingly, Wang Baoqiang accepted the award frankly and was there to receive the award. ""In the Octagonal Cage" is the No.1 movie in domestic theaters that I have watched this year. It is very touching. I noticed that the teacher Mo Yan beside me was also crying when watching the film." Cheng Qingsong said. Wang Baoqiang responded that the "golden broom" back then was a kind of spur, and he also said with a smile that he would return the "golden broom" this time.