On July 3, news came that director Luo Qirui, who had directed films such as "Thieves of Time", passed away, triggering condolences from many movie fans. According to Hong Kong media reports, Luo Qirui died of a sudden heart attack on July 2 on the way to the hospital.

On July 3, the news of the death of Luo Qirui, , the director who directed " Thief of Years " and other films, triggered the condolences of many movie fans.

According to Hong Kong media reports, Luo Qirui died of a sudden heart attack on July 2 on the way to the hospital. Two weeks ago, he and his wife Zhang Wanting attended the premiere of Song Kanghao 's new movie. At that time, there was no abnormality in Luo Qirui's body.

Luo Qirui on the set

Well-known Hong Kong filmmaker Tian Qiwen told Red Star News reporter that Luo Qirui's sudden death was regrettable. It was previously reported that the restored version of Luo Qirui's classic " Autumn Fairy Tale " is expected to be re-released this month, but Tian Qiwen revealed that the release date of the restored version of the film is "still being planned."

Simon Yam and Wang Jing, who have collaborated with Luo Qirui, also recalled every detail of their interactions with him through Weibo.

Actor Simon Yam, who has collaborated with Law Kai-rui in "Thieves of Time", said, "I got the news after eight o'clock. It's hard to accept. It's really hard to accept. My teacher, Mr. Law Kai-rui, a close friend like a family, has left us. Everything in the past is like a revolving lantern. Stop flashing, on the set of "Thieves of Time", eating bowl cakes together, and focusing on shooting the shoe polishing scene together..."

Stills of "Thieves of Time": The simple roof made of iron sheets was lifted by a typhoon, and the family played by Simon Yam Yam The Lord screamed in despair at the violent wind and rain: Hurry up! The most important thing is to keep your head!

Simon Yam called Luo Qirui "my teacher", "taught me to discover the beauty of details in flowers, plants and trees, to perceive the vitality of all things, respect and responsibility between people, and love for family, career and life. and respect. How important is perseverance and belief in suffering - 'keep this top'... I will continue to love the career we love with this perseverance and vitality. Time has stolen the past and cannot be stolen away. Friendship and memory, have a good journey, teacher."

In addition, director Wang Jing also recalled that the first time he met Luo Qirui was on the set of Shaw Brothers in the early 1980s. "We were all young at the time and felt that the road ahead was very difficult. Long. I heard that he passed away today. He was so talented and handsome. I always feel that he could do more. The world is uncertain, and it is time for us in this generation to leave one by one. Goodbye. Poster

In the film industry, Luo Qirui and Zhang Wanting are well-known director couples. For example, the movie "Autumn Fairy Tale" was directed by Zhang Wanting and Luo Qirui was the screenwriter. The film became famous in one fell swoop, starring Chow Yun-fat and Chung Chu-hong . "Thieves of Time" was written and directed by Luo Qirui and produced by Zhang Wanting. The film won many awards including Best Actor and Best Screenplay at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards.

What is not well known is that "Thieves of Time" was adapted from Luo Qirui's personal experience as a child. The prototype of Luo Jinyi in the movie is Luo Qirui's brother. Luo Qirui and his brother have always had a good relationship, but his brother unfortunately passed away due to illness, which had a great impact on him. Luo Qirui said: "I really believed what my grandma said, 'As long as you fill the sea of ​​suffering with your most precious things, you can meet your loved ones.' So I threw all the treasures I 'stolen' from everywhere into the sea. But I still haven’t seen my brother.” His grandmother’s words and his actions were all included in the movie “The Thief of Time”.

Luo Qirui was interviewed together with his wife Zhang Wanting. When talking about advice to young filmmakers, he said: "You have to ask yourself do you really love this industry? If you say I don't love it enough, you say I love it very, very much." , love it so much that I am willing to give up other things." "After you have this foundation, shoot the subject matter that you really like and that touches you."

Red Star News reporter Zhang Shihao, intern Tao Yuyan

editor Li Jie

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