My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 239 That Kind of Movie Declaration
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""Wanwan Film Manifesto"????"

Wu Xiaozu watched Yang Dechong take out a draft, and wanted to say to him: "Excuse me, Sir!" to interrupt the other party.

However, when he saw the familiar names on the manuscript, Wu Xiaozu raised his eyebrows and calmed down.

The "Wanwan Film Manifesto" in front of me is just like an excellent opportunity in front of me.

An opportunity that he has been looking for, but has never been able to find - to enter the Wanwan market in an open and honest manner without any resistance! ! !
The manifesto in front of me is a self-striving for "author's film" by Wanwan filmmakers.

In 1954, Truffaut clarified the concept of "author's film".

In 1957, Bazin waved his hand and made a direct statement: The so-called author theory is nothing more than applying a widely recognized theory in other arts to film.Directly established a group of "author films" and directly expanded its own team.

Left protector Truffaut and right protector Godard waved their flags and shouted, and immediately attracted a group of "old and confused filmmakers". "New Wave" movement in history.

It can be said that the viewpoint of "authorship theory" has had a major impact on French "New Wave" films and modern films in various countries.Theories and divisions of art films have also been officially fooled by them.

Since then, the "author's film theory" has become the standard for art film directors.

They believe that a director should have as much weight in a film as a writer should have in his own novel.

This is the most important point that the author and director are looking for.

So...Yang De-chang felt that Wu Xiaozu was an author's legacy outside of the film, but in fact there was nothing wrong with it!
At least the personal style of "Rainy Night Butcher", "The Birth of a Prefix" and the rhythm of the whole movie all prove the authorship of Wu Xiaozu's movies.

In the previous life, Wu Yusen was recognized, let alone Wu Xiaozu at this moment.

In later generations, many film critics like to place Jiang Wen in the scope of the author's film. Of course, Jiang Wen himself does not agree.But it is undeniable that his films do have their own unique idea of ​​the author.

Wu Xiaozu must have sneered at the so-called deep heart of the author's film, but the two people in front of him are obviously surrounded by typical author's film talk.

"Wanwan Film Manifesto" is also known as "That Kind of Film Manifesto".

For Chinese-language films, to be precise, they have a huge role in promoting the development of Hong Kong and Taiwan literary films.If you compare the Wanwan Film Manifesto this time, it is very similar to the "Seven Gentlemen's Letter" in 2003 in the mainland film industry in later generations.

Of course, the situations we face are different, and the requirements of the pictures are also different, but the meanings are the same!

However, what Wu Xiaozu saw was not these!

He doesn't care about art, what he really cares about is: the appearance of this manifesto, commercial Hong Kong films really began to fully occupy the Wanwan market.

This is obviously a reasonable opportunity to meddle in the Wanwan box office market!

Looking at Yang Dechang and Hou Xiaochen who were full of anticipation, Wu Xiaozu was determined.

Wanwan Market?

Wrong, together for art!
Looking at "That Kind of Film Manifesto", such as Yang Dechang, Lai Shengchuan, Wu Nianzhen, Jin Shijie, Jiao Xiongping, Hou Xiaochen and other local film related people in Bay Area, Wu Xiaozu knew that he could indeed be surrounded by "author movies".

If this kind of contacts are ignored, Wu Xiaozu himself will despise himself!

Without even thinking about it, he picked up a pen and signed his name on the "Wanwan Film Manifesto".

In addition to him, there are many signatures of Hong Kong Island filmmakers.

Ou Dingping, Fang Yuping, Tsui Hark, Shi Nansheng, Zhang Tingjian, Shu Qi, Guan Jinpeng and others all signed their names on it.

"Thank you, Azu!"

Yang Dechang held Wu Xiaozu's hand with both hands, and expressed gratitude: "I believe that the efforts of so many real filmmakers will definitely change the status quo of Wanwan Films!"

Yes, it does change!

Military education films have decreased, political burden has decreased, and government interference has decreased. Can it not be changed?The theaters operated by the Wanwan authorities can also introduce various types of movies. This kind of change... Wu Xiaozu smiled sincerely and clenched his backhand.

"It's all for the movies! I also hope that Wanwan Films can find its own way. All kinds of interference and misleading will be reduced, and the public media will do their best. This is not easy for movies.

This time, Wanwan Movies is ahead of Hong Kong movies! "

Yang Dechong and Hou Xiaochen couldn't hide their joy from Wu Xiaozu's words.

Do literary films need it?

The answer is yes.

The world always needs some people to explore the emotions and thinking that are difficult for ordinary people to touch and understand, so as to trigger social reflection.

However, in essence, for the cultural industry of a region or a country, obscure elite literature cannot resist the invasion of foreign popular culture.Recall our four great classics and you should understand.The influence of popular literature will obviously be greater, otherwise why are the four great masterpieces not "Book of Changes"?
Literary films and commercial films are originally the two ends of the pole.Hollywood is not without independent literary and artistic films, but those commercial blockbusters are ultimately relied on to conquer the city.

In Wu Xiaozu's view, touting a certain type of film alone is a manifestation of the immaturity of the film market.

"That Kind of Movie Manifesto" does not have too many disadvantages for Wu Xiaozu, but it has many advantages.

Why not?

"Both of my films will enter the Wanwan market!"

Wu Xiaozu said categorically: "It doesn't matter how much the box office is, but I hope I can support your actions in this way."

Seeing the slight change in the expressions of the two, Wu Xiaozu didn't argue, and said frankly, "I'm still a layman after all, movie box office..." There was a bit of desolate self-mockery in his voice.

"Since the movie is released, the box office should naturally be considered. Azu, if you can speak out frankly, I think it is more open and aboveboard. Everyone is on their own, and it is not a good thing to be able to show their own style and ideas while achieving high box office. It's a shameful thing. So you don't have to be ashamed." Yang Dechang said with a smile.

When Wu Xiaozu heard the words, he immediately showed a relieved expression, and his eyes were full of gratitude.

"Let me call you Yang Dejian acting. Your words have given me more experience in art films and commercial films!

I will definitely shoot more good movies in the future for Wanwan audiences to watch! Wu Xiaozu expressed his "sincerity". The whole set of performances fully expressed the enthusiasm and awe of a young director who loves movies.

Interpreted, "Although I want box office, I love movies to death." This kind of filmmaker's sincere emotion.

Yang Dechang smiled slightly, noncommittal.

Although I can know some of Wu Xiaozu's careful thoughts in my heart, but looking at the question in reverse, can I prevent the other party from entering the Wanwan market?
That being the case, why not give me a favor.

No matter what, Wu Xiaozu can be regarded as "one of his own"!
Everyone is not a fool, the only problem is that Wu Xiaozu is not the "author and film director" they think.

Wu Xiaozu feels that this trip to Cannes is worth it...

If he doesn't come to Cannes, will Yang Dezhuan take the initiative to find himself to sign?
Probably not!

80s.

France!Cannes!
For these aspiring filmmakers, it represents a lot of meanings in it.

Wu Xiaozu is very glad that he can put on this layer of skin!
In fact, what Wu Xiaozu didn't know is that his own films have the side of the author's films.Otherwise, Yang Dechang would not have found him.

Sometimes, you feel that you have taken advantage of the other party, but you don't know that the other party has also used you.At the very least, Yang Dechang is very optimistic about Wu Xiaozu's future influence.

When... the huge influence brought by a director's continuous success may not be able to feed back the filmmakers on the same echelon.

The development of Wanwan Film needs external support!Wu Xiaozu at least has investment, right?

(End of this chapter)