My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 317 There are many heroes in the rivers and lakes, I am only a benefactor

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The aroma of tea is overflowing.

The sun was shining into the room, and the steam on the stove was dense. The bamboo chairs were arranged in two rows, and several people leaned comfortably on the bamboo chairs.

Wu Xiaozu took a sip of tea, staring at the kind and peaceful director in front of him with flickering eyes.

"Although "Swordsman" does not have a clear history, it actually does. The whole play reflects the sideshow-like political arena.

Mr. Jin Yong told us with his pen that no matter how high the martial arts are, it is not as high as scheming; " Hu Jinquan said with a smile.

"Director Hu and I are planning to put "Swordsman" in the history of the Ming Dynasty, so that more changes can be extended." Tsui Hark explained to Wu Xiaozu.

"Temples and rivers and lakes have been merged into one." Wu Xiaozu nodded.

"In terms of Ming history, I have a little involvement."

Hu Jinquan took out stacks of densely packed straw papers from the kraft paper bag and distributed them to several people, "These are my little research on Ming history for many years. Now that I have decided to put the story in the torrent of Ming history , then we must also respect historical facts.

The clothing, customs, weapons, etiquette, court disputes, and political strife of the Ming Dynasty are all interconnected.If you want to really shoot a peaceful and far-reaching rivers and lakes that are happy and enmity, you must first ensure the excellence in details. "

Speaking of this, Director Hu's words were very sincere, and he shook his head regretfully, "At the beginning, the manpower and funds were not allowed for the filming of "Dragon Inn". ..."

"Director Hu, don't say that. "Dragon Inn" is already a classic of Chinese martial arts movies."

Wu Xiaozu hurriedly said: "You not only created a Chinese-language movie genre for us younger generations, but also expanded the movie language. "Dragon Inn" is my favorite martial arts movie.

"That's right, when I first watched movies like "The Drunk Man", "Dragon Inn", and "The Lady of Chivalry", I was really shocked." Tsui Hark also said with a smile, and Cheng Xiaodong next to him also looked like a little fan look like.

Tsui Hark loves King Hu very much.

Otherwise, he would not have been invited out to direct such a martial arts movie.

Hu Jinquan's majestic Hu style has captivated many martial arts fans.Hu Jinquan can be said to be a mountain that martial arts movies of later generations cannot avoid.

All martial arts movies have more or less his shadow.It wasn't until a writer in later generations who advocated hard-core martial arts appeared, regardless of whether he established a school or not.But neither of them actually knows martial arts...it's true.

Wu Xiaozu also likes martial arts movies very much.

The drama "Swordsman" is a mature IP. After Hu Jinquan's hands, it will definitely become a classic.

Wu Xiaozu had no doubts about this.

but,
Are the classics worth the money?It's worth the money!

Hu Jinquan, Tsui Hark, and Wu Xiaozu sat on three bamboo chairs, which happened to form a triangle crookedly.Cheng Xiaodong sat next to Xu Hark, while Shi Nansheng came in and out without too much interference.

Although Tsui Hark was able to get acquainted with Hu Jinquan, it was actually thanks to Shi Nansheng's credit.But at the moment it only showed Tsui Hark, never stealing the show.He took Wang Zuzhu to the living room to chat.

The outside world has rumored that she is a shrewd and capable strong woman, but she knows how to hide clumsiness better.Really achieve the inner show in the heart, hide the clumsy outside.

Do you think this woman is smart?

"This movie is not easy to shoot. If you follow what Director Hu said, if you don't have 3000 to [-] million, you really can't make it." Wu Xiaozu gently blew on the tea and smiled.

"That's why I've found you—those who can do more work." Tsui Hark smiled and took out the cigar box and distributed cigars to several people.

"Capable man?" Wu Xiaozu twirled the cigar, put it on the tip of his nose and sniffed gently, noncommittal.

"A long time ago, I had a long talk with Jin Yong about filming "Swordsman". He also allowed me to start filming his work. Unfortunately, the investment in this film is huge, and no one is willing to invest in me."

Hu Jinquan suddenly came up to Wu Xiaozu with a lighter in his hand, smiled, looked at him, and laughed at himself: "This time Tsui Hark told me to shoot this movie, and I couldn't bear it, so I didn't refuse. During this time, Tsui Hark and I talked a lot about "Swordsman", and he told me that in order to make this film a reality, you must ask Director Wu to help you attract investment..."

Hu Jinquan stared directly at Wu Xiaozu with clear eyes. This great director had sincere eyes, pleading face, and reached out to help Wu Xiaozu light a cigar.

This made Wu Xiaozu startled, and hurried to get the lighter, but Hu Jinquan stubbornly insisted on lighting Wu Xiaozu's cigarette, "It's okay, I've lit Li Hei's cigarettes for I don't know how many years. I'll call you out Azu. Azu, I really want to make this movie, can you help me?"

"Uncle Hu, you beat me to death!"

Wu Xiaozu had no choice but to bite the bullet and asked Hu Jinquan to light a cigar for himself. He couldn't laugh or cry: "Tsui Hark invited me over, and I actually decided to help. "Swordsman" itself is also a theme I like very much. I'm sure about it. We will do our best to help.”

Pursing his lips, Wu Xiaozu looked at the gloating Tsui Hark, and said helplessly, "Do you have a detailed shooting plan and script for the shots? I will personally go to the investor to discuss the investment."

Speaking of this, Director Wu gritted his teeth, with a dignified expression, and said righteously: "If our Chinese films want to develop, we need our joint efforts." Looking at Hu Jinquan sincerely, "Uncle Hu, don't worry. Public and private , I have no reason to refuse this matter."

Hu Jinquan showed relief.

"but--"

Wu Xiaozu hesitated to speak.

"How about it? It's not your character to speak halfway, right?" Tsui Hark asked.

"I have no evidence for this matter, I'm afraid it's not easy for the film studio to win the trust..." Wu Xiaozu looked embarrassed, "Unless..."

"Unless you are involved in this drama?" Tsui Hark clicked on his cigar, staring at Wu Xiaozu with flickering eyes, with hatred flashing in his eyes.

"Participate in the film production?"

Wu Xiaozu was completely distressed, and resolutely refused, "This is definitely not possible. It's not that I don't want to, it's just that I really don't have time. My new movie has just finished shooting, and it will be post-production soon. And the next movie is also in preparation... Where? Participate in another play when I have free time. As you know, I am used to being single-minded, and I can only focus on one play... let alone participate in it."

"????"

Tsui Hark looked at Wu Xiaozu who refused outright, and couldn't help feeling guilty. He was worried that Wu Xiaozu wanted to get involved in this movie just now!This movie is the most important project of his film studio this year and even next year. Even if it is because of investment, he does not want Wu Xiaozu to get involved in it. If that is the case, he might as well bite the bullet and go to the door to find investment in person.

But now it seems that Director Wu doesn't have such thoughts at all. On the contrary, his own thoughts are dirty, and the heart of a villain judges the belly of a gentleman.

Seeing Tsui Hark whose complexion changed, Wu Xiaozu smiled.

This "Swordsman" does not interest him in film production.

He didn't have the idea of ​​wiping his ass for Tsui Hark.Just like when he was not getting a firm foothold, he was unwilling to intervene in Qiu Litao's new play.

Two people with different styles and different pursuits of movies come together abruptly, and either break up unhappy, or turn their backs on their backs.

Hu Jinquan is a film master, but he is definitely not a good commercial director.

Even if he had an annual box office hit like "Dragon Inn", it still couldn't hide the fact that his movies were losing money and making money.In recent years, martial arts films have been sluggish. If martial arts films want to turn around, a great art director like Hu Jinquan is actually not very useful.

In comparison, Tsui Hark obviously understands the market better.

Tsui Hark is a director who can weigh the pros and cons between his film style and the market, and then bow his head and compromise.

Can……

Wu Xiaozu looked at Director Hu Jinquan, who is refined and introverted but resolute in art. This director is worthy of admiration, but he is definitely not the best collaborator for him at this stage.

The conflict between Tsui Hark and Hu Jinquan in this play was actually obvious from the very beginning.This problem of film cognition cannot be adjusted.

What he really cares about is the big IP of "Swordsman" and Hu Jinquan's "Dragon Inn", as well as his martial arts movie skills.

Hu Jinquan and Tsui Hark are talking about chivalrous men, while what Wu Xiaozu is going to do is to pass the overlord's female ticket... passerby.

"Why don't you hang up..." Xu Hark opened his mouth.

Wu Xiaozu's reputation is not inferior to him now, and he is even a little famous abroad.He can't give Wu Xiaozu the title of assistant director, can he?Even if the director of this play is Hu Jinquan.

Neither does supervision!Too much power!This drama is the main promotion new drama created by the film studio.Wu Xiaozu hanged up as producer, what did he say?

"I'm good at photography and lighting, how about this. Should I be an art consultant?"

Wu Xiaozu reminded casually, and then hastily pretended to emphasize again, "Let's say it first, I don't necessarily have time to be on the set."

Art consultant is a very magical position.At a glance, he has no fame or fortune, but sometimes, he can intervene in everything.Wu Xiaozu also wanted to prevent Hu Jinquan and Xu Kefei from parting ways. At that time... he might be the benefactor invited in to judge.

"it is good!"

Tsui Hark and Hu Jinquan all nodded in agreement.

"Then it's settled!"

Tsui Hark was afraid that Wu Xiaozu would regret it, so he hurriedly finalized, "Why don't you put on the title of publisher. Anyway, since this movie is foreign investment, why don't you release it on Xinbao..."

Tsui Hark also had his own calculations.This drama is not an investment by Princess Jin, so he naturally needs to maximize his profits.

The share of Xinbao Cinemas is now the highest on Hong Kong Island, so he naturally pursues the best interests.

The issuer sounds tall, but in fact the issue is the responsibility of a specific company.

Because Hu Jinquan received Wu Xiaozu's promise to invest in this drama, he couldn't help but smile like a child on his lips.

Among the four major directors on Hong Kong Island at that time, Hu Jinquan was the only director who was not well-known.The output itself is low, and the filming is extremely slow. It is normal for a film to be filmed for two or three years.Under such circumstances, which company can bear the investment of Duda Lala?
But, this is Hu Jinquan!

A filmmaker who waited for half a month for the sun to shine on the monk's head when shooting a movie.His films have a style and a mind rarely seen in Hong Kong Island movies.The movie is very pure, but it is not Hong Kong.

This is an intellectual artist.It's a pity that Hong Kong Island is very unfriendly to artists in this era!

But it's respectful.

Wu Xiaozu now wants to experiment with his new methods and ideas, and he has to work hard to make money.

Helping them throw their heads this time... Cough cough, helping them match up, it's a kindness after all.

For people like Wu Xiaozu.Shi En, of course I want to report it!It's not that you don't ask for a report, the time has not yet come!

(End of this chapter)