2:08:07
Are you saying that modern
operas aren't Beijing operas?
2:08:11
No sound is but a song,
2:08:14
no movement is but a dance.
2:08:17
It must have beauty.
For instance-
2:08:21
Teacher, I don't get it.
2:08:26
Practice. When you've sweated
enough to fill buckets, you'll get it.
2:08:30
I still don't understand.
2:08:32
Xiao Si !
2:08:34
I just don't get it.
What can I do!
2:08:35
Why is it Beijing opera when ancient
heroes and beauties take the stage. . .
2:08:39
but not when
the laboring masses do?
2:08:42
You're talking apples
and oranges. upstart!
2:08:45
What kind of attitude is that?
2:08:49
I'd like to hear
from Teacher Duan.
2:08:51
Xiaolou!
2:09:00
It's going to rain.
2:09:05
I've brought your umbrella.
2:09:13
Yes, yes,
run along home now.
2:09:31
Questions like these
give me a headache.
2:09:35
I say if it uses the traditional
forms,
2:09:37
then it's Beijing opera.
2:09:43
Am I right?
2:09:44
I'd like to say something.
2:09:51
I've been part of the New Society
since giving my theater to the state.
2:09:57
Comrade Cheng,
I believe you're wrong.