Sharing about the role, People's Artist Tu Long said he was particularly impressed right from the styling stage. According to the male artist, costumes, beard and overall image of the character were elaborately invested, creating a different appearance compared to what he had shown before. "From the moment of trying makeup (i.e., trying to create the character), I was very excited because everything was very beautiful and strange," he said.
This is also a factor that makes NSND Tu Long assess that this role is unique and rare in Vietnamese historical cinema. The shaman character not only appears as an auxiliary element, but also carries the meaning of connecting spiritual life and historical context, requiring actors to express their spirit, inner depth and cultural identity.
The male artist added that when the image was released on social networks, he received many positive feedbacks from the audience. Many people expressed curiosity about his new appearance, and also expected this different role. "Everyone was very surprised and excited, which gave me even more motivation," he shared.
Not only stopping at personal experiences, NSND Tu Long also expressed his expectations about the way audiences approach the film. He believes that with projects with historical and cultural elements, viewers need to spend time to feel and learn more carefully. "I hope young people when watching the film will'dig deeper','cut layers' to see the enthusiasm of the crew," he said.
According to NSND Tu Long, the noteworthy point of "Ho Linh Trang Si - Mystery of King Dinh's Tomb" is not only in the story, but also in the serious investment in shaping, setting and cultural details. For him, this is an effort to bring Vietnamese historical cinema closer to higher standards of visual and emotional experience.
