My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 399 The direct line director, the knife pierces the heart
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Kowloon Tong Film Studio.

Wu Xiaozu leaned back on the chair leisurely, and was very interested in reading the background information on Ming history of "Swordsman" by Tsui Hark and Hu Jinquan.

This Ming history data is very detailed and comprehensive.

There are pictures and detailed descriptions of archaeological artifacts, including the buckle styles of Ming people's clothing, hair combs, and drinking utensils.

This information is considered a treasure for shooting Ming Dynasty costume dramas. Many of the materials here are documents researched and written by teachers from the Department of History and Art of Wanwan University.

When Wu Xiaozu made up his mind to leave, he must make a copy and take it away, not for himself but also for the big-breasted brother, right?
This is definitely an expert-level textual research.

Director Hu Jinquan's knowledge of Ming history can be regarded as very profound, and his knowledge of Chinese culture and literature has made many filmmakers of later generations feel ashamed.

By the way, Director Hu also likes to draw, but he is a true master who loves landscapes.Many of the paintings in his classic movie "Xia Nv" are from his hands.

As for Wu Xiaozu... Yes, there will be chickens who will become masters.

Sitting in the reference room, I could hear Hu Jinquan's refined and elegant voice coming from next door.In contrast, Tsui Hark's shrill voice was clearer.The discussions between the two were always accompanied by arguments of different opinions. Every time Tsui Hark was refuted by director Hu's understatement of intellectual arguments, he was speechless, but he still didn't dare to get angry.

no way.

Hu Jinquan's status in the film industry is really too high.

How high?

How many floors are so high!

It became internationally renowned more than ten years ago and won the first Cannes (Cannes) Film Festival award (the highest technical award). There are countless awards in the film festival, and he has served as the chairman of the jury for various film festivals many times.

Today, he can be regarded as a film giant who can be compared with Akira Kurosawa in Asia in the 70s and 80s.

At this time, the Chinese film industry is No. 1 in the world!
Otherwise, how did Wu Xiaozu's "The Birth of a Prefix" work in the Cannes out-of-competition section last time?

In addition to being invited by Shi Nansheng to participate in the "Swordsman" funding discussion, the most important thing he came here this time was to let Hu Jinquan recommend his "Suspect" into the eyes of the Cannes film selection team.

At this moment, Cannes has not yet become a hall of masters, but there are still many barriers to entry.Every year, Cannes receives nearly a thousand films, and about 40 of them are selected to enter the Cannes Film Festival, and no more than half of them are selected for the main competition.

Fortunately, Cannes has only now begun to take the lead in the world, increasing its influence, and it does not restrict the film to choose Cannes for its premiere. This point will not be mandatory until later generations, and the films participating in the exhibition must be released in French theaters.

Director Hu's "Xia Nv" is in this situation.

At that time, director Hu took three years to complete the filming of the movie. He spared no expense to build it for nine months to imitate the ancient streets. There were more than 1200 technicians, and these props cost tens of millions of NT dollars.

Director Hu intends to send "Xia Nv" to Cannes to participate in the exhibition, but Federal Company does not believe that it will win the award and refuses unnecessary expenses.

You know, when a film is put on a film festival, the public relations expenses required are quite a lot of expenses.

I had no choice but to release it on Hong Kong Island first, and then make a decision. Unfortunately, the box office is really not satisfactory!Federal Corporation did not mention the matter of participating in the exhibition.

However, Hu Jinquan did not stop thinking about participating in Cannes. After a lapse of two or three years, director Hu raised money to buy out the European and American distribution rights, and raised money to re-edit a director's cut version and send it to Cannes. Only then did he win the award.At that time, director Xu Anhua was in charge of proofreading the English subtitles of the film.

So at this time, Cannes doesn't care whether the film has been screened in the region, as long as it edits an international version, it's OK!
The boss of the Federal Corporation was beating his chest and fainting in the bathroom.This large-scale production, which took more than three years and cost tens of millions of dollars in investment, was a complete mess in Hong Kong Island Bay. On the contrary, after Hu Jinquan won the award, he made a lot of money from the European and American copyrights... What are you going to do? Where is the reason?

This is also the reason why Wu Xiaozu worked so hard to build a good relationship with Yang Dechong, Hou Xiaochen, and Wang Jiawei.

Money-losing goods also have shining points!

For 1024 Locomotive Films to grow, it had to involve distribution.

Under the film chain, the distribution company's profits and risks are definitely greater than the production company's!

The release of "Fear Chamber" and "Suspect" is what 1024 Locomotive is doing by itself.

The main reason for Wu Xiaozu's continuous promotion of films to participate in European exhibitions is not only to make money after becoming famous, but also to get involved in the overseas distribution, buyout and agency of Chinese-language films in the future.Small investment, big return!

The upper limit of play production on Hong Kong Island is at most this high, but the distribution is different!Hou Xiaochen, Wang Jiawei and others cheated the production company's money. Although the money used by local publishers for publicity and distribution will be wasted, but it's a small head...

but!
In the case of overseas distribution, Brothers Lao Wang and Brothers Lao Hou are golden signs for making money.A few million euros easily... Otherwise, why do foreign capital always like to invest in their movies?

In this period of time, Chinese filmmakers are really immature.I don't pay much attention to distribution, especially overseas distribution.It's all about crossing the river by feeling the stones.

Wu Xiaozu is different.

He has long spotted this market.

At that time, even if Hong Kong movies declined in the 90s, he can be a top second-tier dealer and make a lot of money!
Take the film group purchases of Xiaomouzi Brothers, Kaizi Brothers, Xiaowen Brothers, Lao Wang Brothers, Lao Hou Brothers, and Cai Mingliang Brothers to overseas exhibitions and distribute them as agents.

After the fifth generation is finished, there will be a next generation...

There are also Dongying and Korea in the country.

Especially Gao Li... His reputation should not be too high!
Director Wu has already been rated as the best friend by many Korean filmmakers.

Now, everything is ready and only owes Dongfeng!
This requires him to become famous in the international film industry, at least to achieve the facial paralysis of Takeshi Kitano...or the status of Lao Jia in later generations.The network and distribution channels are well established.

Then in reverse - I can also cooperate with distribution companies in Europe and Hollywood to distribute Hollywood blockbusters in Southeast Asia...

At that time, grab Harvey Weinstein's job and save those female stars who were ruined by him by the way.Just don't be too cool!
A jerk like him really never worried about the decline of Hong Kong films and didn't have a job, let alone save Hong Kong films.

Well...if that statement is too stark, here's another:

Such a plan not only shows the brilliance of director Wu's humanity, but also contributes to the exchange of Chinese and foreign cultures, and even makes overseas people feel the enthusiasm and development of the Chinese, which promotes Chinese-language films to go global and increases their international influence. It shows the spiritual outlook of the Chinese in the new era——

In this situation, it is not too much to call it the light of the Chinese, right?

Patting my conscience, I must be on the list in North America, and then shout skr! skr!The same is to win glory for the Chinese, right?Hehe...┐(д`)┌!
...

Just when Wu Xiaozu secretly felt that it was profitable, the door was suddenly pushed open——

Tsui Hark walked in quickly with an unhappy expression, followed by Cheng Xiaodong and Li Huimin listlessly.Director Hu Jinquan walked in slowly while talking with Shi Nansheng with his usual expression.

"Humph~"

Old Monster Xu glanced at Wu Xiaozu who was smiling but not smiling, he hummed out of anger, and turned his neck to the side.Cheng Xiaodong and Li Huimin greeted Wu Xiaozu with a smile.

"Azu—"

Hu Jinquan was very happy to see Wu Xiaozu, the old man is much more reliable than Li Heizi.

Recently, Li Heizi, Fei Cheng, and Huang Zhan have formed a salty and wet trio for fun. They are doing the post-processing of the Fengyue movie, and are starting to prepare for the new movie "A Generation of Demon Queen".

"Uncle Quan!"

When Wu Xiaozu saw Hu Jinquan enter the door, he stood up quickly, greeted Shi Nansheng again, and raised the Ming history materials in his hand, "I am fascinated by the materials. This material is really extremely precious."

"It's okay, I'll copy it for you if you like it."

Hu Jinquan smiled and didn't take it seriously, but was very interested in Wu Xiaozu's movie, "How is the preparation for the international edit of "Suspect" going?

I have already contacted my friend from the film selection team. He is in Dongying and will go to Wanwan in a while.I happen to be going back to Wanwan for business these few days, if it's convenient, I'll take it with me..."

"Thank you, Uncle Quan. My company has edited and translated the subtitles. When I go back, I will have someone give it to you—"

Wu Xiaozu has already made preparations. If it is necessary to consider the commercial nature of the films released locally, then the director's cut version is aimed at awards and will be more artistic.

The excavation of human nature is even more shocking!
Ken Loach, the four-time award-winning British director in Cannes, said: "Playing with human nature is more reliable than anything else. No matter it is a commercial film or a film with strong political meaning, you must always focus on human nature. .”

The types of films selected for the main competition in the history of Cannes include love, family affection, and action.But movies that involve human nature will be favored by the judges. According to a survey by later generations, 85% of the award-winning movies have the theme of human nature, which is basically the case for all the winners of the Palme d'Or.

Cannes has already begun to cultivate direct descendants.

Since the 90s, it has been difficult for non-big-name directors and direct-line directors to be selected in the three major European film festivals, let alone win awards.

Wu Xiaozu can be regarded as a young director of the direct line cultivated by Genzheng Miaohong at the Cannes Film Festival.

First it was the Nantes Three Continents Film Festival, and it was recommended by Li Hanxiang, Hu Jinquan and other direct descendants of Cannes, and then he was a direct descendant who climbed up from the Director’s Fortnight unit and the Un Certain Regard unit. This time it was a matter of course to enter the main competition unit.

The film festival is very deep, and more than a thousand films are registered every year, but 96% of the films will end up in the sea.

"Okay. This time the work is indeed very good. At the time, Mr. Jacob, the selection director of Cannes, and many filmmakers praised your "The Birth of a Prefix"."

Hu Jinquan nodded with a smile, the more he looked at Wu Xiaozu, the more pleasing to his eyes, he glanced at Tsui Hark next to him, the old man couldn't help but look down on this guy.

Ugly, there are many things!Without considering the artistry at all, you know the visual conflict!
Learn from Wu Xiaozu!
This is a good boy!

The hope and banner of the future of Chinese-language films!

Hu Jinquan was prepared to do his best to gild Wu Xiaozu's promotion of "Suspect" into the main competition unit.

He thinks this can represent Chinese films in the world film world.

Hu Jinquan himself is considered the most admired martial arts director in Tsui Hark's film industry, and he has a deep influence on him.

The martial arts influences of "Chivalrous Woman", "The Drunk Man", "Dragon Inn", "Spiritual Rain in the Empty Mountain" and "Legend in the Mountain" even affected the formation of the entire Chinese martial arts film.Later, Tsui Hark's martial arts films inherited this elegant style.

Otherwise, Tsui Hark would not have personally visited and invited Hu Jinquan to direct the filming of "Swordsman".

Although he has a slight dispute with his style, he has to admit that Director Hu is really the best candidate for him to shoot "Swordsman"!
He admired Director Hu very much.

Now seeing that the other party can help Wu Xiaozu push the film, the itching is unstoppable.

"Uncle Quan, is it possible to promote the film of the film studio to the Cannes Film Festival? It doesn't necessarily need the main competition unit..."

Tsui Hark suddenly changed his black face, and said with a smile, "I can also edit an international version of "A Chinese Ghost Story"..."

The old man looked at Tsui Hark, smiled...smiled again, and only spoke.

It's so ugly, but it's beautiful to think about!
Tsui Hark is like Durant of the NBA. His appearance affects the market. When a superstar of the same level endorses a big brand, he endorses Trumpchi, which matches his temperament...

In his heart, he never felt that Tsui Hark's "A Chinese Ghost Story" surpassed his old friend Li Heizi's version.

Tsui Hark was still full of expectations, waiting...waiting...but found that Hu Jinquan had been drinking tea with a teacup!

Did you not hear it?
"Cough..." Wu Xiaozu cleared his throat.

"Did you catch a cold due to the bad weather recently? Be sure to pay attention to your health. I will accompany you to Cannes to meet old friends in May." Hu Jinquan put down his teacup and looked at Wu Xiaozu with a smile.

"Hu——" Tsui Hark opened his mouth, and the audience fell silent instantly.

Cheng Xiaodong and Li Huimin look up to the sky - why bother to humiliate themselves?

Wu Xiaozu also looked at Tsui Hark pitifully, this guy is really mad at the old man.Director Hu is famous for his gentleness in life and stubbornness in art.

It is conceivable that the differences between the two during filming may have already been buried now.

Wu Xiaozu smiled, seeing Shi Nansheng winking at him, he remembered that he came here today to help smooth things over.

"This time my new book is on sale, and I specially brought a sample of it for you to read..."

Wu Xiaozu smiled and took out a few books from behind to distribute to everyone present, the topic also shifted to his own books, the atmosphere somewhat eased.

"The new book is on sale?" Shi Nansheng took the book with a smile, looked at the exquisite cover, and nodded, "I saw that there were promotions for this book in bookstores and newsstands, and I thought it would be a long wait. Has the pre-sale started?"

"The official distribution of goods will start at midnight today, and the pre-sales have already started a few days ago." Wu Xiaozu said with a smile.

"I really haven't read the book, I'll go back and have a look."

Hu Jinquan flipped through it, very interested.The old man is a typical literature lover, and directing is a part-time job in life.

"Good relationship. It's also my first time writing a book. Uncle Quan, please criticize and give more advice." Wu Xiaozu has a pure face and a bright smile. "If everyone reads and writes book reviews, I will really be grateful."

"I said that you have nothing to do to be courteous..."

Tsui Hark teased, but before he could finish his sentence, Hu Jinquan smiled and nodded at Wu Xiaozu dotingly, "You have a heart of a child, you can say whatever you want, unlike some people who talk with their heads empty The brain is surrounded by clouds and mountains and fog!"

(⊙_⊙)?
Tsui Hark pretended not to understand, and his back teeth hurt.

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