Gaining a deeper understanding of the nation's glorious past.
Recently, students of the K6D class of stage and film acting (Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Film) held their graduation performance with the play "Blood Stained the Noc Nang Field" (author: Nguyen Bao Hoang, inspired by the script of the same name by playwright Pham Ngoc Truyen). This is one of the classic revolutionary scripts set during a period when the Vietnamese people were spontaneously fighting against the oppression and exploitation of the French colonialists and powerful landlords.
The story took place nearly 100 years ago (1928), and many aspects are not fully understood by young people today. To better understand the story and cultivate genuine emotions about the characters and the play, the young actors of class K6D visited the Noc Nang Historical Site (Gia Rai Ward, Ca Mau Province). There, they not only viewed historical artifacts but also had the opportunity to learn about the historical figures and their stories through spoken accounts.
"If we only relied on the script, it would just be dry lines of text, making it very difficult for us to understand the story. By experiencing reality, students gain their own emotions and develop fresh, creative thinking for their roles. For me, it was the deeply moving feelings about a heroic mother who accepted the loss of her children and grandchildren – her whole world – in exchange for peace," shared Gia Han, a student from class K6D.
Also choosing a revolutionary history theme, the K5B class of film and television actors (Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Film) staged the play "White Flower Petals". To better understand the story of the 10 female militia members who sacrificed their lives on the Lam Ha anti-aircraft artillery battlefield (formerly Ha Nam province), they visited the Temple of the 10 female militia martyrs of Lam Ha.
Even before starting the rehearsal process, Meritorious Artist Hanh Thuy - the lecturer - and the entire class visited the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs' Cemetery, lit incense sticks in gratitude, and listened to stories about the sacrifices of the heroes; this helped build emotions and cultivate feelings for those who sacrificed for the Fatherland.
Cultivating ideals in life
Lecturer Nguyen Hoa An, head of the K6D course, said: “When I learned that the students wanted to stage the play 'Blood Stained Noc Nang Field,' I advised them that this is a difficult topic, a very famous event, so if they are going to do it, they must be truly serious and put in their best effort. The most important thing is to use the play to help remind the younger generation to remember the sacrifices of those who came before them, who selflessly shed their blood and bones for their homeland.”
One of the distinctive characteristics of young artists when creating works on revolutionary history is their constant effort to find new directions. Meritorious Artist Hanh Thuy further shared: “The important thing when choosing this subject matter is that you must be very proactive, thoroughly researching the context, events, and characters... In addition, because the original scripts are often already very famous, you must be creative and have a new direction to create your own unique style.”
That is also why the revolutionary play "Late Night Returning to Mother" (by the late playwright Ngoc Linh), staged by student-director Vo Ngoc Tien (Directing class, Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Film), received many positive reviews.
“We were fortunate to be born and raised in a peaceful country, not understanding or feeling much of the pain of war. Therefore, I chose to delve into the thoughts and suffering of these people, from the perspective of today's young people, in a way that is relatable and deeply emotional. From there, I contribute to portraying the heroic epic of young people who sacrificed for the Fatherland, and the unwavering loyalty and noble hearts of heroic Vietnamese mothers,” Vo Ngoc Tien shared.
Sharing his thoughts on young artists' choice of revolutionary history themes, director and Meritorious Artist Le Nguyen Dat said: “Historical themes, revolutionary history, revolutionary wars... are very difficult to stage, posing a great challenge for young artists on their path to becoming professionals. However, if they succeed, it will be a great encouragement for them professionally, and at the same time instill in them a love for history and pride in the glorious past of the nation. When they graduate, they will carry that spirit with them and spread it to other places, contributing to the overall development of contemporary theater.”
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dung-kich-lich-su-dung-long-yeu-nuoc-post807357.html
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