My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 1289 The first script reading of the eighth floor and all the main creators

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The passenger plane from the imperial capital landed slowly at Diwopu International Airport in Urumqi.

Fortunately, although there are not many air routes in Urumqi in this era, there are indeed... It is not like taking a train for four days and three nights like a certain male star who has a crush on his bald wife. . . .

Wushi is about 500 kilometers away from Hami and more than 300 kilometers away from KLMY.These two cities were the main outfields for the filming of "No Man's Land".

During this period of time, Wu Tianming also led many people to investigate many scenic spots.

With the sound of broadcasting in the hall.

Wearing a turtleneck sweater coat and wool coat, the mature and handsome Marshal Bi Wu Xiaozu walked out of the passage together with the staff and bodyguards.

"Azu here!"

In the waiting hall, Wu Tianming and his group held a sign saying "Welcome Director Wu Xiaozu". The moment they saw Wu Xiaozu, the old director Wu excitedly waved his hands wildly.

Finally looking forward to the main force!

Do you know how he has lived for nearly a month?
"Director Wu."

Wu Xiaozu smiled and embraced Wu Tianming warmly, "During this time, Director Wu has worked hard."

"Then drink it well. I heard from Lao Cheng that your drinking capacity can put him down, an old comrade who has been tested for alcohol. Brother Chen Kai even drank directly and didn't wake up the next day..." Wu Tianming Laughing and joking.

During this time, Wu Xiaozu was in Peking discussing the main theme gift film with Cheng Zhigu, and at the same time gave guidance to the company in Beijing, and went to visit the crew of "Farewell My Concubine".

The entire crew has not yet officially started filming, and they all gather together to read the script and make preliminary preparations and studies.

Zhang Guoyi even studied Peking Opera while practicing Mandarin hard.

And it's definitely not the kind of cramming study just to cope with filming. It's really hard work studying Peking Opera.From him, the shadow of 'Cheng Dieyi' can be seen more and more.

Wu Xiaozu took the initiative to visit him before he left, and after Ying Yu filmed the film, he organized a group to travel with him to relax.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and the group walked out of the hall.

"Huh, it's really cold in Urumqi now." Wu Xiaozu clapped his hands.

"The average temperature in Urumqi is around -8°C-3°C, and the temperature stays below zero at night. The temperature in Hami and KLMY is slightly higher than here, but the shooting location is on location, so the temperature is much lower.

I also specially asked people to prepare a lot of cotton coats, warm tents, kerosene stoves and generators.Try to make the actors more comfortable when filming..."

Wu Tianming, who was wearing a windbreaker, smiled and said, "Azu, is this your first visit to the Western Regions?"

"This is my first time here. I didn't go so far before filming "Dragon Inn." Wu Xiaozu rubbed his hands and looked around curiously.

The streets are very lively.

It is not the withering in Wu Xiaozu's stereotype - on the contrary, Urumqi is even more prosperous than many regions in China.

There are no high-rise buildings, but there are few other cities in China in this era...not many in Beiping.

Generally speaking, Urumqi gives Wu Xiaozu the feeling that it is a city with strong western style, very prosperous and charming.

In fact, this stereotype still exists in later generations.

Many people don’t know that Urumqi is actually quite developed. The rhythm of life is a bit similar to Tianfu. The overall urban style has the characteristics of the Western Regions, especially like different versions of Harbin.

This broke Wu Xiaozu's stereotype of Anxi.

Just like the Mongols do not raise cattle and live in yurts at home, the Sichuan and Shu people do not adopt iron-eating beasts, and the people of Jin Province do not all dig coal.

But the exoticism is real.

Of course, it's not to the point where there's a Reba in three steps, a nuozha in five steps, and girls everywhere...

To be honest, with that kind of appearance, in ancient times, it was enough for the tribute standard.

Perhaps it may be caused by diet, but many middle-aged women on the street are very bloated.

There are many people on the street, and vehicles appear sporadically.

This cognitive gap made Wu Xiaozu have a very different impression of this city.

"I'll live on the eighth floor tonight."

Wu Tianming smiled and helped Wu Xiaozu open the door of a white Lada in front of him, "The conditions are definitely not as good as yours on Hong Kong Island, but it is absolutely clean and hygienic."

"Eighth floor?"

"Haha... The eighth floor is the eight-story Kunlun Hotel. This is the earliest modern reception hotel in the five northwestern provinces. The locals are used to calling it the eighth floor. Why have you heard of it?" Wu Tianming looked at Wu Xiaozu curiously.

Then I know all too well.

I also know that the No. 2 bus at that place took away the last falling yellow leaf.

Once upon a time, Wu Xiaozu thought that the 'second road car on the eighth floor' was the same as the mountain city, because of the effect of 5D magic...

I didn't know until I came here that the name of the station is the eighth floor.

The car shuttled on the street, the windows passed by rows of houses, and finally arrived at the Kunlun Hotel.

This is also the tallest building in Urumqi today.

Today, "No Man's Land" has booked most of the rooms in this hotel. Fortunately, because of the winter, there are plenty of rooms.

This is also the best treatment for the entire crew of more than 100 people before filming this time.

What will greet them will be the Gobi, desert, wind and sand, and unknown torment.

Silent all night.

The next day, after seven o'clock, the restaurant of the hotel began to serve people.

"call……"

"Did you sleep well last night?"

"The heating is too dry, and my nose is bleeding..."

"Thunder Monkey, are there... any green vegetables here?"

"Isn't there leather teeth here, and foreign persimmons..."

"No, I want to eat vegetables."

"... green vegetables... some carrots, I'll give you more..."

Luo Licheng looked at the staff in front of him who was speaking Mandarin with the taste of mutton with a dazed expression. He scooped a spoonful of hand-picked rice for himself with a big iron spoon, and took special care of him, adding some onions, carrots and tomatoes for him. Especially give him a wink.

This made Luo Lizhu very messy with the plate.

The local 'Bai Kan'er' who was one of the guides invited by the crew of "No Man's Land" this time also pointed to the onion and carrot, "This is green vegetables..."

"The baked buns are delicious." Mai Zhaohui smacked his lips with a glass of malted milk.

"Milk tea is also pretty good with la-tiao-zi..." You Naihai said with a smile.

Several typical 'Southern Barbarians' suffered from intractable dietary problems in Anxi province.

It doesn't mean that the food in one place is good and the food in another place is bad.It's the growing environment that creates your adaptation to the local cuisine.

Cantonese morning tea is indeed rich, but maybe you like suofen?Or I just want to drink flat vermicelli in Hu spicy soup... There is no need to feel superior to eat this thing...

"Why, are you not used to eating?"

Wu Xiaozu walked over with a bowl of beef noodles and a drawer of thin-skinned buns with a smile, "There is no Cantonese chef here, but it is said that there is a master from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and I will ask him to cook some suitable meals for you. I also bought a lot this time. Bread with less milk."

The four words of food, drink, housing and transportation are very simple.

But for a team of hundreds of people, this is a very important link.

It is impossible for Wu Xiaozu to say that he has a cook to come to Urumqi... His crew is not used to this problem.But it is still necessary to take care of everyone's eating habits when possible.

"Grandpa!"

"Director Wu!"

"Hi Mr. Wu!"

Seeing Wu Xiaozu, many actors and crew who had dinner stood up and said hello.

"Don't be so polite, we need to get along for two or three months. For breakfast, all departments have to sit down and meet together." Wu Xiaozu smiled and pressed his hands, and walked towards the free table, with a totally approachable attitude.

The reason why he appeared here is also to show an attitude.

In the crew, he is a part of the whole crew, and there will be no special treatment.

After all, the tough environment to come is predictable...

"director."

Two ghosts, one black and one white, appeared in the restaurant and immediately attracted the attention of many people.

"The Kunlun slave is here, do you still eat roasted naan meat?"

A local old chef couldn't help but say something when he looked at the dark and shady director of the Shedun Bureau.

"Damn—" Samuel Jackson, who is nearly 1.9 meters tall, smiled and nodded.

Tim Ross, who blew himself up to be 1.7 meters tall, also nodded.

You know the height of a man...

Kunlun slave? ? ?
Looking at the black stewed egg with a warm smile and ignorant of this title, the corner of Wu Xiaozu's mouth twitched...

The people of Urumqi are really... quite ancient.

"Are you still used to it?"

Wu Xiaozu looked at the two newcomers with a smile, um, the director is not a newcomer, the two had collaborated in "Pulp Fiction".

But this time, the two of them traveled all the way to Urumqi to film this film... partly because of Wu Xiaozu's rising status in North America. At the same time, the script of "No Man's Land" is really good enough.

The film style of road movie + western style + black humor is very exciting when you think about it.

In addition, the pay is in place.

In this era, Hollywood remuneration began to skyrocket——

But please note that it has nothing to do with these independent film actors...even, independent films often default on actors' salaries.

Braised egg director Jackson has been in arrears...

It's rare to see old escorts like Director Wu who give money according to the number of appointments, so don't talk about coming to Urumqi, even going to Leningrad for filming is not a problem.

he does not know……

The city name Leningrad no longer exists.

"It's different here." Tim Ross smiled quite restrainedly.

He is indeed the first time to cooperate with Wu Xiaozu.

In this regard, I am very concerned about such an opportunity.

Regardless of Director Wu's approachability, his overall status is not low in the international arena with the influence of several films.It can be regarded as an international director with international influence in the new generation.

So this is also the reason why Director Cheng insisted on letting Wu Xiaozu direct a movie with the main theme.

"That's good, but the next filming life will be very hard. Harvey should have told you about my directing style. When filming, I will squeeze out the potential of each of you. I hope you can hold back." Wu Xiaozu carried forward Don't call the Chinese nation a style of unpredictability.
To describe it in common language is 'I am cruel, bear with me. '

"Yeah, I like Director Wu's movies very much, and I have always hoped to cooperate." Tim Ross smiled slightly.

There is also a vague feeling of eagerness to try.

He belongs to the type that the more brutal the director, the more he can enjoy the performance.

In this regard, Wu Xiaozu shrugged.

(End of this chapter)