1979 Golden Age

There are four Wan brothers: Wan Laiming, Wan Guchan, Wan Chaochen, and Wan Dihuan.

These are the famous Wan brothers, the founders and pioneers of Chinese animation.

In terms of world influence and artistic height, the pinnacle of Chinese animation is still the "Havoc in Heaven" in the 1960s, and it has never reached this level since then. In later generations, the animation market prospered, and movies and TV series were released one after another. Some of them were really good, but most of them were like that.

All four brothers are alive now and retired.

Wan Laiming is 83 years old. He is a judge. Naturally, he watched "Life is Beautiful". He was very happy to see Chen Qi come to visit. He entertained him very warmly and talked about movies. After talking for a while, the topic smoothly turned to art films. superior.

"I heard that you gave Shang Meiying an outsourcing job?"

"Yes, we are making a series about idiom stories. 15 episodes have been completed and have been broadcast in Hong Kong. The reputation is very good." "What's the price?"

"4,000 Hong Kong dollars per episode!"

"Hong Kong dollars? That's also foreign exchange..."

Wan Laiming nodded and said: "I am not against money. I have suffered from money. When I was in the Republic of China, I wanted to film "Havoc in Heaven" and asked people everywhere for funds. Finally, a capitalist agreed. It took me half a year. After a lot of hard work, the capitalists suddenly changed their tune and ordered the filming to stop. Because prices soared, selling the film produced more profit than making the video.

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But I think the system of New China Studios is more suitable for making art films, with state funding, stable life, plenty of time, and freedom to unleash your creativity.

They all said that you are a capable young man. I don't know you very well. I have retired a long time ago. It's hard to say anything. Outsourcing may be a way for you. "Then have you ever thought about coming out of the mountain again?" Chen Qi asked.

“I’m too old. If I grow a few years older, my hands will start to shake. How can I still paint?

Wan Laiming smiled and shook his head and asked, "What do you mean, you are very interested in art films and want to invest your energy in developing them?"

"That's right. I think our nation has too many good materials, which can all be promoted overseas in the form of art films. The artistic flavor of Shangmei Film is too heavy, and it is still relatively niche."

“So what do you think is popular?

"This is very complicated. I only talk about the materials that interest me, such as pandas, kung fu, Mulan, and stories about girls growing up. There are many things I want to do, but unfortunately I can't realize them now."

"Haha, then come on, as long as you really love art films, you will definitely get what you want."

Chen Qi came to visit as a junior, and Wan Laiming as an old senior came to encourage and get to know each other. Wan Laiming lived a long life, and lived until 1997, before passing away at the age of 97. Finally, Chen Qi said: "Lai Weng, I have another unkind request, I want to ask you for a painting.

"You're not looking for so many great painters, so why are you looking for paintings from me?" I love art films! "

"Hahaha!"

Wan Laiming laughed and said: "I rarely write anymore. What painting do you want to ask for?" How about Sun Wukong? "

"You also like Sun Wukong?"

"Of course! The golden monkey rises with great strength, and the Yuyu clears the air!" "I cheer Sun Dasheng today, but the evil mist has returned!

Wan Laiming immediately picked up the last two sentences and sighed: "I love monkeys and horses the most. Okay, I'll draw you a picture of the Monkey King." Thank you in advance! "

Chen Qi left the room with satisfaction.

After the re-opening, Wan Laiming's works were very few, and many of the paintings with his seal were not painted by himself. The market value of his paintings is not high, but this thing is just one thing that Chen Qi likes.

By the way, Osamu Tezuka came all the way from Japan to visit his idol Wan Laiming. The two collaborated to draw a picture of Sun Wukong and Astro Boy, as shown in the picture. .............

The next day was not about awarding, but about sightseeing. Business trip = travel!

Chen Qi went to climb the mountain after all, because there was really nothing to do, but he came down halfway and sat in the pavilion drinking soda.

Fuzhou is a mountainous place with a warm and humid climate. He had been here several times in his previous life, and he had not tasted any of the so-called famous delicacies on the Internet. He only thought the noodles were delicious. In other words, the noodles in the south are quite delicious.

"Xiao Chen!"

"Are you coming down too?"

He sat for a while and saw Chen Rong. Chen Rong entered the pavilion and said in surprise: "I don't care about your age. You are so young that you can't climb the mountain?" "The main reason is that it's boring. The mountains are all the same, and the water is not the same." Much the same, what’s there to see?”

"I heard that they are people who go out frequently and have a lot of experience. It takes two or three days for ordinary people to go to the provincial capital... Oh, I don't need it, I don't need it! You said you...

Chen Qi also bought her a bottle of soda, and Chen Rong had no choice but to take it and said with a smile: "I've heard about you for a long time, and I just had the chance to meet you this time. Speaking of which, I've watched your "Beautiful Life". It's really cool." Well done, you deserve the award.”

"Are you referring to the golden bear or the golden rooster?" Chen Qi said with a smile.

"I dare not say anything else in the golden chicken. The best screenwriter me." Don't say nothing, it's too bad to get me, you should win the prize. "

"Have you seen "Middle Age"?" "No!"

"Ha, let me say one thing, "Life is Beautiful" is good, but my work is not bad either. Whoever wins the award should leave it to the jury." "That's the truth, let's not hurt the harmony."

As you can tell from the name, "Midlife" tells the story of a female intellectual who encounters a mid-life crisis, but there are specific causes and effects in a specific era. This film does not break away from the narrative habit of "scar literature."

Chen Rong asked: "Xiao Chen, you have been writing for several years, right?" "I started in 1979."

"Have you won any creative awards before?"

"Now that you mention it, I really haven't. "Love in Lushan" is vulgar, "Tai Chi" is even more vulgar, and "Mom, Love Me Again" is even more vulgar. Oh, I feel that I am vulgar!"

"You are scolding everyone with this. Literary works must be artistic after all." "Yeah, that's right!"

Chen Qi didn't want to discuss this with her, and said: "Teacher Chen Rong, have you watched the Spring Festival Gala?" "Of course I have!"

"What do you think of the language programs?"

"Hey, I am interested in what you said. Liang Zuo and I both like "Zhang San". It's called a skit, right? This program format is good...

Chen Rong praised a lot, and Chen Qi smiled and said: "That's great, I want to ask you for a manuscript. I estimate that I will have to hold the Spring Festival Gala this year. I want to increase the proportion of language programs, and I need a lot of scripts.

It's OK to write crosstalk or skits, you can write it, your son can write it, the remuneration is capped. "This..."

"Don't worry, I won't rush you to write, it's only May. If you have inspiration, just write it, if not, it doesn't matter, I have to collect it everywhere." "Oh, that's OK, let's try it."

Chen Rong nodded in agreement.

I thought of his son Liang Zuo again. Liang Zuo was not very satisfied with the Ministry of Education. He didn't like sitting in the office and always wanted to engage in literary creation. Since there is an opportunity, it doesn't hurt to give it a try. And Chen Qi's chat brought back his pain.

Although he looked down on the Golden Rooster Award, he was at least a big screenwriter, and it was not right for him to not have any awards. (One more chapter)