No. 1195 ( Upekha dịch)


TV drama set at Buddhist grottoes

Source: CCTV.com
10-23-2006 08:04
The Dunhuang grottoes are a dreamland, both for Buddhists and art-lovers from across the world. A new T-V series, chronicling the history of the site, and its sculptures, begins on CCTV next month. It's the first-ever television drama, to focus on the awe-inspiring stone gallery.

Cast members gathered to promote the 46 episode drama, "Dunhuang". It tells of the grotto's early significance, as a hiding place for Buddhist scriptures, about one thousand years ago; and of its chance re-discovery at the turn of the 19th century. At every tumultuous turning point in history, devoted souls protected the trove from being looted or destroyed.

Lead actress Chen Hao says she became a flying Apsaras, from a pattern found on the Dunhuang murals.

Chen Hao said:"When people mention Dunhuang, you think of the 'flying Apsaras'. I was lucky to be chosen for the dance. The last shot, being flung from the cliff, was very beautiful - like flying to heaven."

Not so lucky as Chen Hao, actor Huang Haibing got buried alive.

Actor Huang Haibing said:"We dug a huge hole in the desert, and the sand kept flowing in. I was getting smothered. My eyes, ears and nose were full of sand. I was pulling sand out from everywhere, the whole night."

With an intricate plot, and spectacular scenery, Dunhuang is sure to captivate the TV audience.

http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20061023/100290.shtml