Gong Li's Legendary Performance in Painted Soul: How a Brothel Girl Became a World-Class Painter? The Extraordinary Life of P

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Gong Li's Legendary Performance in Painted Soul: How a Brothel Girl Became a World-Class Painter? Pan Yuliang's Extraordinary Life Revealed
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Gong Li's A Soul Haunted by Painting : The Legendary Life of Pan Yuliang, from Courtesan to World-Renowned Artist!
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If one were to ask about Gong Li's most daring role
What is the most sacrificial film?
That was undoubtedly her.
Originally, according to the rules of the Yichun Academy
Each girl sold here, once she turns 16
It's about to get scolded.
Yu Liang, who was also tricked here by his uncle, is no exception.
Seeing her look so bewildered
Still don't understand the meaning of "kāi guā".
Chitose Ben, drawing from her own experience as a veteran, told her.
As the top-ranking courtesan of Yichun Academy
Chiyomi Hong had long since attached herself to a wealthy man.
The Wealthy Man's Promise
This year, I'll redeem her.
Old Boss, however, demanded that she sign another one-year contract.
Under Old Bao's subtle hint
Everyone fell to their knees.
Please let Chitose Red serve one more year.
Chitose Kurenai has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
But just like that, honestly, Old Treasure was placed on the high platform
If she were to refuse on the spot
They will certainly be said to lack compassion and loyalty.
So they could only agree to Old Bao's request.
Signed another annual contract
Who would have thought that beauty always risks everything
Chitose Kō thought she could do it for one more year.
Be able to gain free status
The New Year's Eve hasn't ended yet
She offended a customer
He died of freezing in the snow.
When Yuliang came to the gate in the morning to sweep the snow
Suddenly saw in the snow-covered ground
A corpse lying frozen stiff
She stepped forward and took a look.
I realized this person was none other than Senzai Kurenai.
Yu Liang let out a scream.
Shattered the morning's remembrance
The top courtesan of Yichun Academy thus met her untimely demise.
Old Master Ke was exceptionally shocked.
She immediately called over a few people.
Wrap the body of Chitose Beni in a straw mat
Put it on a small boat.
Throw into the river
It is precisely because courtesans often risk their lives
The method by which Old Bao handled the corpses
So proficient
The Death of Chitose Beni
Yu Liang was once plunged into sorrow.
But life goes on regardless.
Soon, it will be her time to shine.
Yugyo changed into a complete set of clothes
Linglong brocade silk
Makeup, selecting a face
Her beauty surpasses that of all the courtesans in the Yichun Academy.
Most girls
That's why Old Bao valued her especially highly.
Feel that in the future I will surely be able to take over
The location of Senji Red
Yu Liang
This is Liu Shen Cha.
Drink it down.
Ah
This bowl of tea is actually the Supreme Essence Soup.
At that time, the woman sought to prevent pregnancy.
One would always have a bowl of soup like this in the city.
It is said that ancient people generally would add mercury to soup.
The effectiveness of contraception has been achieved.
My body flew into the air.
This may also be one of the reasons why courtesans have short lives.
Yu Liang's first night serving customers
She encountered a benefactor who would soon change her life forever.
He is the talented scholar Liu Yang, who has returned home.
Pan Zhanhua
After completing my studies and returning home
Xiao Pan immediately took up his post at the Tariff Bureau.
He became a renowned figure of the moment, a rising star across the entire Jiangnan region.
Just as everyone was lavishly praising him, flatteringly and without restraint,
Old Bao led the young lady in.
Yugong was seated beside her.
Pan Zhanhua rarely appears in such occasions.
Upright and honest
She feels it's a bit unreasonable to do it this way.
So I asked the person next to me what was going on.
Yu Liang, who was receiving guests for the first time, appeared slightly shy.
Amidst the cheers of a group of men
She stood up and sang a little song.
Everyone assumed her singing voice should be melodious and pleasing to the ear.
I never expected this
Yuliang unexpectedly sang a bold and powerful male melody.
The men all widened their eyes in astonishment.
Even Old Bao showed an incredulous look.
Just as she was about to ponder how to bring things to a close,
Pán Zànhuá clapped his hands.
She just loves strong, vigorous male vocal tunes.
After the piece ends
Her gaze toward Yuliang changed into one of admiration.
Old Bao knows this is love at first sight.
Have Yu Liang quickly get dressed up and groom himself.
I will escort the other party back to their residence tonight.
Who would have known that Yu Liangxin was very afraid inside?
He kept crying and shouting to leave people early on.
No matter how much one vents, it would be of no avail.
She understood that she could not escape the constraints of fate.
After going to Pan Zanhua's residence
It would be perfect if they were left behind.
Because for a woman
Serving one person is always better than serving a hundred.
A thousand people must strive with determination.
Once this point is understood,
Yuliang promptly dressed himself up and went to Pan's mansion.
Who would have thought that Xiao Pan found out
When a girl was sent from the Yichun Pavilion
He even had the old butler give her money to spend on dressing up.
Yu Liang had already anticipated this early on.
Pam Zan-hua will force himself to leave.
So after he left through the back door
Sneaked into Pan Zanhua's room
When the old butler came out holding a lantern
It was discovered that Yuliang had already vanished without a trace.
At this moment, Xiao Pan is about to take off his clothes to go to sleep.
Never expected a figure to appear before me
Yugiang immediately knelt before him.
Lamenting one's own life story
Xiao Pan is a soft-hearted person.
I couldn't bear to see Yuliang crying so pitifully, her tears falling like petals of a plum blossom.
Then let's stay here.
Yugiang thought this was meant to be an invitation to take him in.
Immediately took the initiative
Xiao Pan turned around and was startled.
As an intellectual who has embraced new ideas
Xiao Pan thinks this is unreasonable.
No one is born to serve others.
Then Xiao Pan went out, hugging the quilt.
He left his own room for Yuliang.
Yugyo first felt the sensation of being respected.
The next day, when he woke up
Seeing Xiao Pan holding a briefcase, about to go out.
The two seemed to understand each other without words.
Xiao Pan also glanced back at him.
Yugong seemed as if he had been caught red-handed.
Immediately pulled its head back.
During medical school
He got used to doing odd jobs.
So in the Pan family residence, I also helped the servants with their chores.
The 16-year-old girl is so vivid and beautiful.
Yu Liang's appearance
Let your home always be filled with laughter and joy.
Even Xiao Pan was infected.
But he thought that Yu Liang was already this age
Can't spend the whole day doing nothing.
Then I taught him to read and write.
From then on
Yu Liang's pen and paper
He was raised by Xiao Pan into a certain kind of person.
A refined and well-mannered lady of impeccable standards
The feelings between the two people
Their feelings gradually warmed up through daily companionship.
The Pan family residence was calm and peaceful.
But outside, the fields were in an uproar.
Everyone is saying that Xiao Pan is always obsessed with women.
Even hiding the little girl at home
Gossip not only affected his reputation
Even his career was affected.
Everyone thought
Xiao Pan will strive for his own career.
Send Yuliang back to Yichun Academy
Never in my wildest dreams
Pan Zanhua made a remarkable move.
Yuliang thus became Xiao Pan's wife.
So as not to let Yuliang
Let the rumors circulating in the town affect your mood
Pan Zanhua decided to take him to Shanghai.
Who would have thought that the two of them, while riding in a carriage, passed by Yichun Academy?
All the sisters rushed over to rub his luck.
Yugiang tightly grasped one of the sisters' hands.
Although he was weary of life in the Yichun Academy
But truly parting from my sister
My heart also felt very reluctant.
After the two of them arrived in Shanghai
Indeed, a brand-new life has begun.
No longer being pointed at and whispered about
Just like an ordinary married couple
Sticking together all day long
Xiao Pan also introduced Yuliang to her friends.
And my acquaintance with Akino
And it also shaped Yu Liang's life
Has opened a brand-new chapter
When Yuliang said he wanted to learn painting
Hongye simply regarded it as a way to pass the time when he had nothing else to do.
Who would have thought
Yuliang surprisingly demonstrated remarkable talent in painting.
Two years later
Yugyo achieved it through his own efforts.
Got admitted to the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts
Officially renamed Pan Yuliang
With your surname, I shall bear my name.
This is probably the purest expression of love.
One of the most renowned art academies in the country
Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts has always been controversial.
A wave swept through the common people.
The wave of resistance against Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts
The students are still
His unwavering dedication to painting
Yugiang is especially focused.
The teacher discovered a very special painting.
The woman in the painting is wearing nothing at all.
The expression on his face was one of despair at the moment of death.
The teacher thinks
This is an exceptionally outstanding work.
So I told Yuliang.
Definitely finish drawing it well.
At this moment, the crowd opposing Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts rushed inside.
The model was so frightened that she burst into tears.
The teacher quickly led her inside to put on her clothes.
Then the group pushed the door open and walked in.
They tore the students' paintings apart and threw them on the ground.
Yu Liang's robustly protective painting
Unfortunately, it was still snatched away by someone else.
Watching one's hard work about to be torn apart
Yugiang rushed forward and started struggling with the man.
In a panic, splashed paint onto the other person's body.
The other party saw such arrogance displayed
Clutching her throat tightly and refusing to let go
Finally, push her down onto her stomach.
This struggle surrounding the model
That has lasted for ten years
Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts has been shut down
Yu Liang's academic journey is temporarily interrupted.
Once, he fell into a low mood.
It wasn't until Pan Zanhua, who had been away on a business trip, finally returned.
Yugyo tightly embraced the other person.
The heart has finally found some solace.
Then he made Pan Zanhua carry him to see the painting.
How did you suddenly come up with so many tricks?
I hope I'm not carrying a devil on my back.
Yu Liang's paintings feature vibrant colors.
Gives one the sense of profit from life
Pan Zanhua doesn't want anything now.
I just want a child.
These two have been married for so many years and still haven't been able to conceive.
Then Yuliang went to the hospital for a physical examination.
The doctor said you can't get pregnant.
What special medicine did you take when you were a minor?
This time, Yuliang remembered that bowl of Liushen tea.
Originally, when drinking it
I'm destined never to have children in this life.
In those days
A woman who is unable to bear even a single child for her husband
That is a sin.
Yugyo was because of this matter
I can't fall asleep night after night.
He didn't want to become the culprit who would extinguish the Pan family line.
So I wrote a letter to Pan Zanhua's senior wife.
And bring her to Shanghai to bear descendants for the Pan family.
Pan Zanhua had no idea that Yuliang had written this letter.
That's why, upon seeing the senior lady,
Pan Zanhua was somewhat surprised.
Who would have known that Yuliang had just walked in
The senior mistress demanded that he kneel down to pay her respects.
Yuliang doesn't want Xiao Pan to be caught in the middle.
Without hesitation, he knelt down to pay his respects to Madam.
The senior lady found him reasonably virtuous and graceful.
Nor did I trouble him.
At night
Yuyang immediately sent Pan Zanhua to the senior lady's chamber.
Although Pan Zanhua was extremely reluctant
But to leave a successor for the Pan family
I still went inside.
Although Yu Liang personally pushed Xiao Pan into the lady of the household's arms
There's still bitterness in her heart that she can't express.
Pan Zhanhua also knew he was feeling uneasy inside.
So the next morning, she came to comfort him.
Yet just as the two were teasing each other back and forth
The lady of the house appeared from behind.
Madam's arrival
Clearly disrupted their originally peaceful lives
But Yuliang did not focus his attention on jealousy and rivalry.
He has always wanted to paint a picture.
A painting I've never tried before
Therefore, no matter where one goes
They are all constantly seeking inspiration.
Today
Yugyo drew pictures of the people nearby at the bathhouse.
Never expected that after the other party found out
Frightened and flustered, they began to accuse him
Yuliang was thus driven out by a group of women.
In those days
A woman's chastity is more important than her life.
Thus, avant-garde art has always been severely obstructed.
In order to create a perfect masterpiece
Yugyo takes off his clothes in front of the mirror.
Copy it by tracing
The lines of the figures in the painting are natural and lively.
Exhibit the beauty of life in its fullest splendor
It's this bold move
Yu Liang painted his most famous work of his life.
Soon afterward, the senior lady became pregnant.
He gave birth to a son for the Pan family.
Pan Zanhua and Yu Liang's wishes have finally been fulfilled.
Shortly after the child was born
Yuliang received an acceptance letter from a school in France.
At that time, Chinese artists commonly quoted the following saying:
Studying Western painting without going to the West is not worth doing.
Since Yuliang has already embarked on this path
Must dedicate oneself to the sanctuary of art
Thus, I came to France alone.
The first person I met was named Wang Shouxin.
A staff member of the Chinese Business Association
Yuliang asked the other person to find a rental apartment in Paris while they were busy.
Who would have thought that Wang Shouxin would lead him to an old residential area near a red-light district.
Only the rent here is cheap.
Although the living conditions here are not very good
But Yuliang didn't care about these things.
He devoted his entire heart to learning to paint.
Paris is indeed a paradise for art.
No type of art is constrained here.
Yuliang was immersed in such an atmosphere.
I have always strictly adhered to the conduct expected of a wife.
Besides studying
Don't think about anything else.
His skill in painting has been steadily improving.
On his way home that day
Suddenly ran into a classmate from Shanghai Mi Er
Subsequently
He Qiong and her boyfriend invited Yuliang to have dinner at a restaurant.
The loving 모습 of family members
Yuliang thought their relationship was very good.
Never expected it
My boyfriend has just left for a little while.
He Qiong then told Yuliang.
I'm going to cohabit with another man.
Yuliang was, despite being a traditional Chinese woman
But after all, it was influenced by the open-minded ideas from Paris.
So
He showed no sign of surprise.
Teased He Qiong a few times
Who knew that not long after
He Qiong's boyfriend found Yu Liang.
I want to start an affair with him.
And give him some of what he wants.
However, the precondition is
She mustn't find out about He Qiong.
Her boyfriend didn't expect Yu Liang to be so disrespectful.
So he said he was nothing at all.
Still pretending to be so aloof?
Yuliang was so angry that he kicked the other person out.
After my boyfriend left
Yugiang lay on the bed in despair.
He didn't know what had happened to this world.
Although born in a brothel
I've been with only one man in my entire life.
Instead, some so-called prestigious families
Miss, Master
The relationship is a complete mess.
Yuliang just wanted to stay away from them.
Soon afterwards
Yu Liang's painting "The Painting of the Jade Maiden" won an award.
A renowned female writer in Paris overnight
Years later
Yu Liang, invited by the president of Nanjing University,
Returned to China
And he hadn't seen Xiao Pan for seven years.
Xiao Pan has become Old Pan already.
Both have aged considerably over the years.
Yet their hearts for each other have never changed.
The two of them merely embraced each other.
At this moment, the son walked out unhappily.
Yugiang took the clothes he had bought and brought them back for Munin to wear.
Mouni doesn't like him very much.
Yuliang knew that little children are all shy around strangers.
It'll be fine once it's cooked.
Soon
Yuliang arrived at Nanjing University for employment.
Upon returning, I was immediately granted the title of professor.
The students hold him in high regard.
There are several senior professors who are very不服气 (unwilling to accept the situation).
You won't believe it
Such vulgar words
Could it really come from a respected professor at Nanjing University?
As expected
A woman, no matter in which field
They are all sincere beings.
Yu Liang's First Day at Nanjing University
Other professors gave him such a rating!
And as he came over
The face instantly changed to a scowling one.
He hadn't gone far yet.
The voices of several elderly professors came again from afar.
Yugiang's previous identity to him
An invisible shackles that last forever
Although it's possible to not care
But some people look at him through tinted glasses.
After spending some time together
Yu Liang and Muní's relationship has finally eased up.
He also painted a picture for a family of three.
Today, Yuliang's career is going smoothly.
Pan's official career has been repeatedly beset by setbacks.
His official positions have been getting smaller and smaller over the years.
Good that he is not like so many men.
A heart full of self-doubt yet stubbornly defiant
So the relationship between him and Yuliang
Has not been shaken
Shortly afterwards
The senior lady has come here from the countryside.
Now his eyes aren't doing well.
Therefore, one needs to be taken care of by others.
Yu Liang didn't disdain it in the slightest.
Care for him with all one's might and without reservation.
The appearance of the Lady Doctor
Destined to shatter their original lives
On this day, Yuliang was lying on his bed reading a book.
The senior lady reached out.
Yu Liang saw, but his eyes could not see.
He immediately stood up and stepped aside.
At that moment, Old Pan walked in.
I don't know whether Lady Feng deliberately did it or not.
In short
Her action made Yu Liang feel deeply uncomfortable inside.
Then Old Pan ordered the maid to escort the senior lady away.
To my surprise, Yuliang also wanted to go out.
I'm going to the art studio.
I always feel like there are eyes watching me from behind.
My Family
Not three people
Four
I'm going to the art studio.
Old Pan knows Yu Liangxin is feeling very distressed inside.
But now they can't possibly ignore Lady Dai completely.
Otherwise, he would be too unsympathetic.
Yugiang could only continue to endure in silence.
Soon afterwards
He wants to hold a solo exhibition of his own paintings.
Just as Pan Zanhua accompanied him to arrange the art exhibition
I inadvertently learned the source of inspiration for the painting "Jade Maiden."
Yugiang said that the person in the painting was himself.
But deliberately drew in front of the mirror
You should know how to love yourself.
What would happen if this got out?
Yuliang thought Old Pan was different from other men.
Who reacted more strongly after learning the truth than anyone else?
After all, no man can bear the thought of his wife being stared at by others.
Then Pan Zanhua told Yu Liang to put away "The Jade Maiden."
Not allowed to be exhibited at the art show
The two of them started arguing over this.
I don't care.
This is my work
You don't care anyway
Pouring out dirty water will drown you.
You should know that this is also China.
At that time, the Chinese people's thoughts were conservative.
Yugyo truly exhibited "The Jade Maiden."
They will surely be crushed to death by public opinion.
Yugyo said this was nothing more than his pursuit of art.
In the eye of an artist
Everyone's body is the same.
He should not be granted worldly circumstances.
Pan Zanhua thinks you're just spouting nonsense.
If you insist
Go back to your Paris.
After the news of Yuliang's upcoming art exhibition spread out
The fact that he used to be a foster son at Yichun Academy
Was also exposed by the media
The newspapers were filled with extensive publicity about this matter.
Yugyo suddenly became the target of widespread criticism.
Old Pan angrily bought up all the newspapers.
But no matter what he does
Nothing can stop the spread of rumors.
Yugyo took it all in at a glance.
He knows this traditional, conservative homeland.
Ultimately cannot accommodate oneself
So I decided to return to Paris.
Before departure
Yu Liang looked at Old Pan with reluctance and sorrow.
He knew that once he left
I may never get to see Old Pan in this lifetime.
Anyway
Old Pan is always a salvation in life.
If it weren't for his appearance
Yugyo is likely to end up just like Chiyomiaka did back then.
Died a惨 death in the snowy winter field
Pan Zanhua embraced Yuliang for the last time.
Who would have known that Yu Liang had just returned to Paris when
I ran into He Qiong in the red-light district.
More than Yu Liang
He Qiong has no particular passion for art.
She is constantly immersed in romance and love affairs.
In the end, abandoned by those despicable men
Yugyo really wanted to help her.
Yet she maintained her final dignity.
Rejected Yu Liang's help
Until she could no longer bear it
I had just sent a letter to Yuliang.
When Yuyang arrived at He Qiong's residence,
She had already become so ill that she could no longer move.
Yugiang brought He Qiong back to his own house.
And stayed with her throughout her final moments of life.
Time quietly flows by.
Yuliang continues to pursue his career with unwavering dedication.
Old Pan, now advanced in age, sent her a letter.
At that time, China was in the period of the Cultural Revolution.
Yugiang's identity is special.
The Pan family had no choice but to temporarily distance themselves from her.
Although Pan Zhanhua wrote a breakup letter
Every word between them was filled with affection for Yuliang.
At this moment, Yuliang had also become completely bald, his head covered in white hair.
He runs an art gallery to sustain his basic living.
However, a major incident has occurred domestically.
Madam accidentally set the kitchen on fire while cooking.
She cried out desperately for her husband and son.
No one answered her.
The fire is gradually spreading.
Madam and Pan Zanhua both died in that fire.
Many of Yuyang's paintings were burned.
Until seven months later
Mengni wrote a letter to Yuliang telling him about this matter.
After learning of Old Pan's death
Yuliang wept uncontrollably, heartbroken.
Images kept flashing before his eyes.
The scene of my first meeting with Old Pan
At that time, Pan was still young.
High-spirited and full of vigor
Perhaps from the very first glance at Xiao Pan
Yuliang has already fallen in love with him.
Never expected it
Old Pan has left this world.
Yu Liang didn't even have the chance to glance at him.
And so their story came to an end.
Until the moment of death
Yuliang still devoted his energy to painting.
Even if one is already in the sixtieth year of life
He still removes a few works each year.
Hold an art exhibition
Today at Yuliang's art gallery
A special guest has arrived.
He is Wang Shouxin.
Yugiang accepted the rose handed to him.
Wang Shouxin held up a newspaper and said:
Besides the award-winning "Jade Maiden"
Pan Yuliang was precisely because
And at this moment, he couldn't help but exclaim.
I don't know what will happen after his passing
How many people still like these paintings?
If one day I were no longer around
He wanted Shouxin to send his paintings back to his homeland.
The country must be given to the country.
The country should not be left to their descendants.
Yugyo felt
Things that can remain in this world
Just the painting remains.
Then the two of them arrived at the restaurant.
They've known each other for nearly their entire lives.
At this age
The only two who can talk and catch up are them.
This is a film改编 from real-life experiences.
Character prototype
This is the renowned Chinese female painter Pan Yuliang.
Original name: Zhang Yuliang
He was born into a poor family in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province.
After the death of their parents
My uncle sold him to a brothel.
I once thought Yu Liang's entire life would be spent in a brothel.
Never expected it
He met a benefactor for life.
Pan Zanhua
After rescuing Yuliang from the brothel
Pan Zanhua provides funding and financial support.
Let him complete his studies.
Until the two of them moved to Shanghai
Yu Liang's first encounter with oil painting
Thus began his artistic career.
Admitted to the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts in 1918
That was when
He changed his surname to Pan.
Yet no one had expected
This artistic journey is full of hardships and difficulties.
Related to his birth
It is also related to his gender.
But this still could not stop it
The steps he takes in art
As an outstanding artist
The name Pan Yuliang
Will be forever engraved in the history of modern Chinese art
