My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 473

PS: Ask for a recommendation ticket, ask for a monthly ticket!
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There is depression in the air—at this time, mainland filmmakers still have a sense of honor, and at the same time, they are very, very concerned about what foreign media thinks of us, and they lack a sense of identity.

This cannot be regarded as worshiping foreigners in general, but just a kind of lack of self-confidence in oneself under the circumstances at that time.

Just like in life, the poorer the person, the better face he has.Because for them, self-esteem is the last fig leaf, and there is no other choice.

This time "The King of Children" was mocked by foreign media. For Chen Kai, who is serious about making movies, it is tantamount to a crushing blow.

Brother Chen Kai is really a shameless person, this time... he completely lost his face.

"Director Tianming, the ticket is booked..."

Gu Changwei put away the instant noodles and pickled mustard with his head down, looking very lonely.The male protagonist Xie Yuan next to him also silently stuffed toiletries into the luggage bag.

"Cough—you don't have to do this, it's just a prank played by a few reporters. Since we come out to judge awards, we must be prepared to be scolded, right?" Wu Tianming stood up, forced a smile to comfort the people in the room.

"Blame me."

Brother Chen Kai clicked Zhongnanhai cigarettes, one after another, "It's a bit too ambitious, and I'm overwhelmed."

The whole nostrils are like a blower, and the nose hairs are lush and full of initial stubbornness.

In the previous life, this time the Golden Alarm Clock Award hit Brother Chen Kai hard.So much so that he chose to go to the United States to enrich himself and learn film expertise.The opportunity benefited from his father's skills and connections.This training had a great impact on Chen Kai's style.

Three years later, he returned to Cannes with his new works and started the road of self-salvation.

In fact, for directors or art workers, tempering and blowing are not a bad thing.

Director Wu cheated him this time, and he also had the idea of ​​cultivating him in his heart!

"Want to go back?"

Just when the atmosphere was awkward, the tall and long-legged Wu Xiaozu walked into the room with an inhuman smile, carrying four bottles of Louis XIII in his hand.

"Mr. Wu~" Gu Changwei hastily moved a chair for Director Wu.

"The atmosphere is so weird?"

Wu Xiaozu smiled harmlessly to humans and animals, and asked knowingly, "The film festival will close tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, why not wait two more days. What's the matter? Seeing all of you are so stern, what's the matter?"

"Kid King won the Golden Alarm Clock Award, so I really don't have the face to stay any longer..." Brother Chen Kai said with a dry voice, "It's better to go back early."

"Golden Alarm Clock Award?" Director Wu smiled honestly, put the wine on the table, and said solemnly, "Director Chen, I'll tell you the truth. I watched your movie "The King of Children", and I think this movie is very humane think."

Brother Chen Kai's face was stiff, and he was smoking a cigarette.

"Sit, everyone sit."

Wu Xiaozu patted Brother Chen Kai on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Director Chen, don't think that I came here to make sarcastic remarks, just watch the excitement."

"Director Wu, we don't have..."

Wu Xiaozu pressed Comrade Xiao Gu's shoulder, waved and smiled, "Let's stop calling Director Wu and Director Chen, you can call me Azu or Xiaozu, and I will call you Xiao Gu and Old Chen. Do you think it's okay? If you don't say anything, it's settled.

Old Chen, I really like your "The King of Children". Uncle Xiang told me that he thinks this is his favorite movie among the movies you shot.Even better than your previous "Yellow Earth".

Many of our culture and things, foreigners do not necessarily understand.So to them, it might look dull.

But that doesn't mean it's not good stuff.We are all our own people, so open the skylight and speak honestly.

You don't have to take Guilao's evaluation to heart, it's a big deal to make another movie in the future to earn back face!Are you right?
We can't be laughed at by others, so let's admit it, right?I really think the movie "The King of Children" is really good.

Old Chen, you are a cultural intellectual, so you can't complain about yourself.Life is not only about the present, but also poetry and the distance

.I believe that you will be able to shoot works that will surprise foreigners in the future! "

"Thank you Wu... Azu!"

Brother Chen Kai's throat was blocked, and the circles of his eyes turned red all of a sudden.Looking at Wu Xiaozu's smile gave him a feeling of spring breeze.At this moment, he really thanked Wu Xiaozu very much.

The big director and big boss on Hong Kong Island came here to comfort him at this time. These few words of thoughtful words really warmed his chest.

"Azu, because of your trust, I will treat you as my brother!"

"now it's right."

Wu Xiaozu smiled with Bo Yuntian, "We can be regarded as old acquaintances in a foreign land! Brothers, we all shoulder the difficulties together. The old ancestor said: Why do big men have no wives! Why do we have no prizes? The drama "King of the Children" I bought it! I just like Xiao Gu's photography and your old Chen's style!"

"Brother Zu, you are really... thank you!" Gu Changwei's face was wrinkled, and tears of emotion fell down, but at the age of 31, he sincerely called 25-year-old Wu Xiaozu "Brother Zu".

The play "Kid King" was published as a video tape, and some made money.Especially Wanwan and Dongying, who are very curious about the mainland, there is still a market for this kind of literary film.

In the previous life, this movie was released in more than a dozen countries and regions one after another, which proved its market prospect.

It's not that literary films cannot make money, it just depends on the cost.Can't you spend tens of millions to make a literary drama?But "Kid King" is such a low-cost movie that the purchase cost can be ignored, and there will definitely be some profits!
At the same time, you can also enrich your film library!

The most important thing is that he is very optimistic about Brother Chen Kai... Uh, it's a bit floating to say that.

Think about it, in the future, Zuo Jiawei, You Kaige, Yang Dechong and Hou Xiaochen will follow behind, driving a group of horse boys from Korea and Hong Kong Islands... I guess no one would dare to object to the godfather of Chinese movies!
"I am very interested in the mainland environment, and I especially want to shoot a martial arts movie. Director Tianming, Lao Chen, and Xiao Gu, if you have nothing to do after you go back, why don't you help me contact a domestic film studio..." Wu Xiaozu turned over the glass He poured five glasses of wine and distributed them among Chen Kaige, Gu Changwei, Wu Tianming, Xie Yuan and himself.

"You don't dislike it, why don't you all work together in a play. Xiao Gu will be the cameraman, and Lao Chen will be the art director of my play?"

"Cooperation?"

Brother Chen Kai looked like a cheap brother, took a sip of the wine, "Xiao Gu, take out the mustard, hot sauce, and peanuts."

"I still have eggs and chicken feet."

After a while, a few people set up a simple table with the bedside table, drank foreign wine and ate peanuts.

"Nowadays martial arts movies are on the decline, Azu, you have to think carefully about shooting martial arts."

Wu Tianming sipped his wine and smacked his lips, "However, if you want to make martial arts movies, I can help you contact the Northwest Film Factory. Now that the country encourages co-productions, you should be able to get a lot of discounts! Many equipment and personnel can be reduced or exempted." .Now the local government also supports filming... If you really want to make a film, I can help you contact the local army..."

"I remember there is a new batch of costumes from Northwest Film, right?" Brother Chen Kai thought for a while and said, "With your reputation, Azu, you really plan to come to the mainland, and you will definitely be welcomed by the higher authorities."

Wu Xiaozu looked at the few people with a smile on his face, trying to help him with his own words.

Brothers!Look after you!Well worth the thousands of dollars I spent helping you get the gold alarm clock!

"Old Chen, how about I ask the people from the company to prepare together with you?" Wu Xiaozu strikes while the iron is hot, knowing it and saying, "Director Tianming, how about you and Lao Chen working together as the art director of the new play?"

As he said that, Wu Xiaozu took out a cashier's check, wrote an amount, and pushed it in front of several people.

50 Hong Kong dollars is definitely not a lot.A few days ago, Liu Jialing only gave 50 after sleeping!
Seeing the unhappy faces of several people, Wu Xiaozu explained, "Don't misunderstand. I know that everyone is not greedy for money, otherwise I would not choose to contact you. But this money is the preparation fee for the new play."

"Well, I'll accept it first. It just so happens that I need to transfer to Hong Kong Island this time." Wu Tianming treasured the cashier's check.

He didn't know how to exchange the money, but he had seen the scene in the movie. Thinking about going to Hong Kong Island, he and Liao Yiyuan were good friends.

"I'll send you the outline of the story later. This film is an adaptation of Director Hu's old work. For actor selection, see if there are any suitable candidates in the mainland, and help choose." Wu Xiaozu said with a smile.

In the past few days, he and Hu Jinquan finalized the adaptation of "Dragon Inn". The copyright is in the hands of Shao Brothers. With the current relationship between him and Shao Brothers, it should not be difficult to get it.

Tsui Hark's version of "New Dragon Inn" actually looks carefully. From the first scene, you can see the shadow of Director Hu.In comparison, Tsui Hark's version is not as good as Director Hu's. It's just that Tsui Hark took advantage of tricks to speed up the pace and add martial arts routines, making this play more suitable for the current market.

Wu Xiaozu also likes this theme very much.

The lonely smoke in the desert, the boundless world, the rough swordsmanship, the chivalrous beauties.

Of course, his "Dragon Inn" will not imitate Tsui Hark's version.With Wu Xiaozu's film theory and execution ability today, naturally there is no need to imitate Tsui Hark, he has already formed his own theory and style.

Today, "Swordsman" co-produced by Tsui Hark and Hu Jinquan has entered a stalemate.

Wu Xiaozu naturally did not allow the name of the pioneer of the new martial arts film style to fall into his family.

In his previous life, Tsui Hark occupied a very important position in the history of Chinese film with this title.In this world, there is no need for Wu Xiaozu to sow discord, Hu Jinquan and Tsui Hark probably will continue to quarrel.

The two can't play together... ╮(╯▽╰)╭!
In the previous life, "Swordsman" was filmed for more than three years.Even almost had a dystocia.During the period, four or five directors were changed, and finally Hu Jinquan withdrew directly.In desperation, Tsui Hark, the producer, had to end it himself!

The inconsistency of style can be seen from the movie. . . .

Now, with the help of Chen Kaige and Gu Changwei, Wu Xiaozu believes that his martial arts movie will surpass his previous life.

At least mobilizing the people's soldiers for filming has a huge advantage!

At that time, you can also go to Shaolin Temple Tagou to see the martial arts... The scene of countless people "martial arts" is really shocking!And it's cheap too...

　When I came to my mother-in-law’s house, I forgot to bring my computer charger...and save 7%...it scared me to death!
　　
　
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