1979 Golden Age

The so-called Western Swordsman is naturally the "Swordsman of Shuangqi Town".

This is a literary and artistic film. You don't even blink your eyes when you start it. It's all over and over again, highlighting an artistic conception. This will definitely not work in the Mainland. Chen Qi wants to enrich the fighting, but the story line should follow the original film.

After Wang Yang heard this, he asked: "Going to the northwest to shoot outdoor scenes?"

"Yes! You can think of it as a Chinese western. The desolation and depth of the Loess Plateau and the roughness and unrestrainedness of the Guanzhong swordsman will definitely be fresh for Hong Kong people to watch, and even more fresh for foreigners."

"It sounds a bit mysterious. What about the second story?" Wang Yang said.

Chen Qi started talking about Swallow Li San again.

Thanks to the spread of Hong Kong film and television dramas, southern martial artists such as Huang Feihong, Hong Xiguan, Fang Shiyu, and Ip Man are very famous in mainland China. There are only a few in the north, and only Huo Yuanjia, Da Dao Wang Wu and others are famous.

Yanzi Li San is one of them. In 1999, CCTV broadcast a very popular TV series starring Zhang Li, Lin Fangbing and Li Qi.

Chen Qi designed him to be a folk thief who robbed the rich, gave to the poor, and resisted the government and foreigners, which is a familiar image for later generations. Wang Yang's eyes widened when he heard this, and he said repeatedly: "This is okay, just have it as a backup first, then go on!"

"The third one is Yang Luchan. This person is a famous martial arts master in history. His descendants are still alive. To avoid some trouble, we will use a pseudonym and call him Yang Yuqian."

"Yang Yuqian is from Hebei. He comes from a wealthy family and has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. He heard that there was a master named Chen Zhengying in Chenjiagou, so he ran to become a disciple. However, Chenjiagou's Tai Chi was not taught to outsiders, so he tried every means to secretly learn the art. During this period, he met Chen Zhengying’s daughter, the heroine.

The heroine falls in love with him at first sight and turns her elbows outward. This part can be made more comical by adding some jokes.

The two of them were touring the mountains and rivers near Chenjiagou. You were chasing each other and laughing. To make the scenery more beautiful, it would be better to set it with music and write a song, the effect would be better...

Chen Zhengying found out about this and was furious. He was about to destroy Yang Yuqian's skills, but an enemy happened to come to the door. During the fight, Yang Yuqian saved the heroine. Chen Zhengying also put aside the blame and made an exception to accept him as his disciple.

Yang Yuqian is talented and makes rapid progress.

Chen Zhengying's enemies were in the capital. One day they attacked again and wounded Chen Zhengying with a poisonous concealed weapon.

Yang Yuqian went north to the capital to seek an antidote. It was during the Daoguang period that opium dens were everywhere and foreigners came to China, creating a bizarre scene. The enemy was quite powerful, so Yang Yuqian made peace with a prince who loved martial arts, and the enemy agreed to set up a ring and compete in martial arts.

Yang Yuqian defeated several great masters and became famous. Finally, he recruited disciples in the capital, determined to use martial arts to strengthen his body and then strengthen his country. At the same time, he also promoted Tai Chi and it has been passed down to this day! "

"..."

After Wang Yang listened, he remained silent, walked around the room a few times, and said, "You guys are just following your favorites. National leaders are just like this. Mr. Liao likes to do Tai Chi, and Mr. Deng likes it even more. Your intentions are too obvious. ”

"Comrade Fu Qi came last time and told the story of Liao Gong. Liao Gong said that Chinese martial arts are divided into two major schools, one is Shaolin and the other is Tai Chi. Since someone from Shaolin filmed it, let's film Tai Chi!"

Chen Qi shrugged and said: "There's nothing we can do about it. We have to consider the issue of trial first. If we can't pass the trial, everything we shoot will be in vain. Even if we pass the trial, there will definitely be some bad guys looking for trouble, so we will You have to do what you like.

Furthermore, Tai Chi is more representative of Chinese martial arts. It has history, stories, and culture. Why don’t we film it? "

"Then you guarantee that you can sell it overseas?"

"Do you want me to issue a military order? Old factory director, I'm only 19 years old. I just want to earn some foreign exchange for the country. You won't throw all the responsibilities on my shoulders, right?"

"Get out! If something happens, I'll be responsible for it. It's not your turn!"

Wang Yang scolded him and said, "I just can't wait when I think about foreign exchange. Okay, please tell me more about this Tai Chi!"

"You have strong connections. Let's ask first. Can Yang Luchan's prototype be filmed? I heard that their family's tombs have been shoveled.

This film is a pure martial arts film, as long as the story logic is passable, there are two important points: one is to show great scenery, and the other is to make the fight exciting. I suggest hiring a martial arts instructor from Hong Kong. They have rich experience and are better at designing movements. "

"This is difficult! Do you have any other ideas?"

"Last point, to what extent do you allow me to participate?" Chen Qi suddenly asked.

Um?

Wang Yang was stunned for a moment, then realized what he was doing and looked at him with interest.

The film studio is a place based on seniority. Newcomers come in and spend three years as a handyman, three years as an assistant, and three years as an assistant director. It takes ten years before they have the opportunity to direct a movie - except for children from aristocratic families, such as Tian Zhuangzhuang, who made movies when he was in school. Four short films.

"You want to be a director? Don't even think about it. Even if you have great ability, even if I have great power, I can't make you a director. Hundreds of people in the factory are watching!"

"No, no, I don't want to be a director..."

Chen Qi wanted to say that he was a producer, but after all, there is no such title as a producer in the mainland. He said, "If possible, could you give me a planning position? I would be very satisfied if I could provide opinions during the production process."

"plan?"

Wang Yang clicked his tongue. This kid is still very ambitious, but if he wants to employ others, he has to bear the corresponding risks and responsibilities, which he can still afford.

But he didn't say anything at the moment, he just said: "You write the script, I will ask about other things first. Oh, by the way, I think the Yanzi Li San one is good, you can write it together when you have time."

"Don't be so oppressive. I'm already too busy with my work. Anyway, I think we should try to be quicker, and it's best to make Tai Chi debut before "Shaolin Temple" to avoid being accused of following the trend."

Chen Qi left after chatting.

He walked downstairs, feeling a little excited.

The story of Yang Yugan is roughly derived from Wu Jing's TV series "Tai Chi Master". He picked and chose, sorted out a main line, added some of his own things, and condensed it into a movie.

Mr. Liao is right.

Although there are many Chinese martial arts, the most famous ones are Shaolin and Tai Chi.

Tai Chi also has a considerable audience overseas. Many foreigners come here specifically to practice Taoism and martial arts. Keanu Reeves also made a movie "Tai Chi Man", although it is a bad movie.

Compared with Shaolin Kung Fu, there are fewer TV dramas and movies about Tai Chi, but this theme has always had a market overseas, which is in line with Chen Qi's goal of earning foreign exchange: it can be sold!

As for how much it will sell, the country's foreign exchange reserves are only 840 million US dollars. If he can earn 3 million US dollars from a movie, he will be the boss!

Back to the guesthouse.

Chen Qi finally felt a little pressure from work. "Tai Chi Master" needs to be written, and "Lush Mountain Love" is still being filmed. Fortunately, the first half of "Invincible Mandarin Duck Legs" has been written, and the second half has been thrown to Liang Xiaosheng, otherwise he will be too busy.

"Write it, write it, you are tired!"

"Who let us have a red heart?"

Chen Qi twisted his neck and instantly entered the state of a worker.

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