My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 761 The Golden Lion Award and Chinese Movies

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"Hou Xiaochen is famous in Venice, "City of Sadness" won the Golden Lion Award!" - "Oriental Daily".

"The behind-the-scenes driving force of Chinese-language movies-filmmaker, Wu Xiaozu!" - "Daily Daily".

"Luo Dong dedicated an actor-level performance, "City of Sadness" is locked in October!" - "Sing Pao".

"Three international awards, complete in Chinese!" - "Ta Kung Pao".

"Wanwan News Bureau has honed its sword for ten years, and "City of Sadness" reflects the new start of Wanwan movies!" - "Oriental Daily".

"Chinese Ozu Yasujiro, a civilian epic in the style of living alone." - "Film Biweekly".

1989, April 9.

The Venice Film Festival ends at the Theater Hall of the Excelsior Hotel on the Lido! "City of Sadness" became the biggest winner and won the most prestigious Golden Lion Award at the film festival in one fell swoop. At the same time, Hou Xiaochen also became the first filmmaker in the history of Chinese films to win this honor!

Get your name right!
While Hong Kong Island media was frantically touting it, mainland news newspapers also carried out news reports at the moment of the new pattern of cross-strait relations.

of course,

The island media is the real carnival!
"After 40 years, an Asian film finally won the award, and "City of Sadness" won the Golden Lion Award!" - "China Times Evening News".

The China Times Evening News was the first to report the news.The previous life was also the first news that the reporter of "China Times Evening News" got.

This reporter is Jiao Xiongping, and she and Hou Suqian are good friends.In later generations, Jiao Xiongping is a famous producer of Chinese-language films and a well-known media person.

In fact, before the announcement, Wu Xiaozu knew that he had won the award.Mark Muller informed Hou Xiaochen and the crew to go to the Excelsior Hotel.

Because, the winners of the Venice Film Festival all have this requirement. Under normal circumstances, the film festival will send you a message in the afternoon of the day of the awards, mainly because you are afraid that you will run away.

Of course, it doesn't matter whether it's the Golden Lion Award...but this time is the embodiment of human relationship.

This kind of human feeling can be seen everywhere in the film industry.

That's why Wu Xiaozu is always PYing relationships. You think he really likes to go through the back door.

Film awards at major film festivals are never purely based on quality. Otherwise, at the Golden Horse Awards, Ruan Xiaoer would not have won the Best Actor award with his just-passed acting skills among the many [-]s and [-]s. .

In the words of Brother Dao: You not only insulted my personality, but you also insulted my IQ!

Hou Xiaozhu soared to the sky and became famous inside and outside the island!
At this time, the Wanwan authorities rushed out to claim credit and issued articles to support Hou Xiaochen and "City of Sadness".

Dayou—without the Information Bureau, there would be no Hou Xiaochen's posture!

In fact, the project approval of this film must have something to do with them, but it’s really not that big. Project approval, investment, production, distribution, and promotion of the film festival are all handled by [-].

The "February [-]th" incident described in "City of Sadness" was quite ugly to the blue camp government at this time... This incident not only intensified the conflict between natives and out-of-provinces, in fact, before the "student movement" There are already signs of integration between natives and out-of-provinces.

This also provided evidence for the subsequent Formosa incident, and even continued the struggle between blue and green.

Of course, subsequent developments have their own causes and effects, and cannot be fully attributed to this incident.However, the February [-] incident is indeed a particularly sensitive matter on the island.

The collective climax of the Wanwan media, all kinds of flattering articles emerge in endlessly.In the previous life, the Information Bureau of the Wanwan government strongly supported the "author's film", which made Yang Dechang, Li An, Cai Mingliang and others emerge one after another - and then embarked on a road of no return for the Wanwan film!
This situation is estimated to continue to deepen after the release of "City of Sadness" in this life.

Unprecedentedly, all the Wanwan newspapers put "City of Sadness" on the front page!

This treatment is really history.

The award of "City of Sadness" is nothing less than a shot in the arm for the entire social formation of Wanwan. It has surpassed the influence of film culture itself and has become a diplomatic contest that concerns national self-esteem and political rights. victory……

To make a digression, at this time, whether it is the Gulf authorities, the intellectuals, or the people at the bottom, they are very clear about the concepts of "unification" and "China" and are very concerned about cross-strait relations. This is why Taiwanese businessmen go north to invest.

With the slogan of "Love Wanwan" being chanted by every politician after the two-term cattle administration, the curse of local culture is deeply rooted in their minds, and everything labeled "Wanwan" must be influenced by it. The public favors it, so the box office hits in the mainland often fail here, and even the Golden Horse Awards have become a place where filth is hidden.

It can only be said... the propaganda front... hey.This is not mentioned.

In the previous life, this movie raked in 6600 million at the box office in Wanwan province.

Actually more than that!
Jiao Xiongping later said in an interview that the box office of "City of Sadness" was more than the NT$6000 million reported in the media, and this is only the statistical result of Taipei City.

If it is calculated according to the whole province, it should be twice as high. Considering the fact that there are few intellectuals in the audience structure in the south, the box office must be much lower, but it is certain that it will exceed [-] million...

Because this movie is one of the few movies that has achieved box office success in the southern part of the Bay Area.

This movie actually made "Wanwan New Movie" a new movie era after the "healthy realistic movies" in the 50s and Qiong Yao's romance movies in the 70s and [-]s. A dull literary film to explain its own film.

The reason for this is that most of their film investment comes from the support of the Information Bureau.

It has to be said that it is absolutely wise for the mainland to gradually withdraw official support in later generations. At the same time, it is even more prescient not to expose the entire market to Hollywood all at once.

In this regard, after 2000, Zuo Shan Diao Zuo San Ye can be regarded as a meritorious service to the party and the country.Although there are still various disadvantages, in terms of market analysis, the mainland is one of the few markets in the world that can mainly focus on commercial films...

At the same time, let the development of the film industry expand from a corner of the capital to the whole country.

This is also the reason why the Beijing circle has been itching for the third master.

The right to speak cannot be said to be gone, but it must have been weakened, and it can be seen with a clear eye.

This matter is not mortgaged.

At this time, although the news bureaus on the island were busy fighting for credit, the success of this film actually shocked the entire Chinese film industry, and it was the [-] Group and Wu Xiaozu himself!
Dao Wu sets up the flag in the general trend of Chinese films!
If his own success at the International Film Festival can be regarded as accidental, then when they put Hou Suqian on the Golden Lion Award, it undoubtedly shocked many people's attention! !

Who the hell doesn't know that Hou Xiaochen is a layman in the rules of the film festival finalist and award-winning game?
It is well known in the movie circle that Hou Xiaochen never goes to the movies at film festivals, because he can't understand English... This is not nonsense, it's true. Director Hou's English level is roughly at the level of 'how are you''I'm fine, thank you ' level.

Think about it, English is nonsense, so why talk about Italian?

In this regard, he is not as good as Director Wu.In recent days, Director Wu has been learning Italian every day.

Hit the Italian cannon, call it an Italian student partner, and learn the Italian language.

What is this called?
This is called 'jing ye'!
Having said that, this time [-] is really a series of operations of 'teaching to be a man'.

In the past few decades, the Chinese language has hit the three major film festivals one after another. Unfortunately, no matter whether it is Hu Jinquan, Li Hanxiang or Director Xie from the mainland, it is not smooth.

However, in just two or three years, the three major film festivals on both sides of the strait for Chinese films have been selected.

Director Wu took off his pants, and the spring of Chinese-language movies is here!
You said, did he sleep or not?
Of course, Director Wu is reserved and shy... But, Chinese movies really wink at him in various ways...

After winning the award, Hou Xiaochen, Wu Nianzhen and a group of Taiwanese filmmakers left Venice one after another.To mention a word, when winning the award, Wu Nianzhen cried and became the third grandson.

They left, and Wu Xiaozu stayed in Venice.

Not for learning foreign languages.

I am really thinking about the development of the film industry and the future of Chinese-language films.

The Venice Film Festival is over, and the flow of people in Venice has decreased rapidly. Although it is a world-famous tourist city, after all...the era of Huaxia Tour Group has not yet appeared.

In the city of Shui, tranquility and laziness have returned.

An Italian open-air coffee house, next to the river, you can see many unique Venetian boats 'Gondola' passing by one by one.

"Azu, I heard that you plan to cooperate with an Italian filmmaker? Did the talk go well?" Director Xie asked while holding a coffee cup with a smile.

"It's not going well." Wu Xiaozu squeezed out a smile, saw the other party frown, thoughtfully helped the other party add some sugar, and pointed to the river, "Here, we are still not acclimatized."

"It's true, Giuseppe Tonadore's films are not short of investment. Besides, with his ability, many people rush to the door for financing." Xie Jin changed his voice, "I heard that you introduced strong Zhuang and Shao Hong released their films in Southeast Asia? Have you ever thought about investing in mainland films?"

"This aspect has not been involved yet, what's the matter? Director Xie, do you have any advice?" Obedient and listening, Wu Xiaozu smiled and took the initiative to pass the words.

Director Xie smiled and waved his hands.

"I am honored to be the chairman of the jury for the [-]th Golden Rooster Awards this year. If you have time, come and have fun. Let's sit down and discuss movies..."

"Golden Rooster Award?" Wu Xiaozu was startled, and said with a smile: "If it can be held this year, I will definitely go—"

Xie Jin froze for a moment, then smiled wryly.

Got it!
This year's Golden Rooster Award has been on hold, and now he, as the chairman of the jury, doesn't know if it can be done.

In later generations, some people scolded Wu Siyuan, saying that he looked down on the Golden Rooster Award.

In fact, Lao Wu told the truth: Most of the nominees for the Golden Rooster Awards are unpopular movies, and even fans have never seen them. This is very abnormal!
Is there something wrong with this? ?
In later generations, the mainland market is getting bigger and bigger, but the Golden Rooster Award is still a consistent virtue, and the unworthy A Dou is almost the highest evaluation.

Whether or not the Golden Rooster Awards will be held this year is really not Wu Xiaozu's concern.In history, this is the only Golden Rooster Award that did not hold an awards ceremony, but delivered the awards to the door.

In short, very twisted.

In fact, Wu Xiaozu himself really wanted to participate, really... Now, "Dragon Inn" hasn't been released yet, and the form of sharing accounts for the co-production film that he thought of at first is even more silent...

This scene is somewhat similar to "No Man's Land" in later generations.It's not a ban or a violation of regulations, it's mainly because the timing is awkward.

……

Wanwan, Taoyuan Airport.

Overwhelming people and the media are waiting at the airport, waiting for the crew of "City of Sadness" to return.

This is definitely hero treatment.

Hou Xiaochen's reputation overseas is not the same as overseas, but on the island, his reputation is second to none!
The older generation of directors can't hold back!
"..."

Yang Dechong sat in the passenger seat of a MasterCard, while Cai Qin drove the car himself.

I watched helplessly as more and more people surrounded the airport.

"Let's go first, I guess we won't be able to meet Laohou." Yang Dechang looked at the crazy crowd and couldn't help shaking his head.

"It seems that there are people from the News Office, the Cultural Office, and the Freedom Federation." Cai Qin pointed to a few Binshi not far away, "The government is dispatched."

"Divide the merits... now Lao Hou is Tang Monk's meat. Eat a bite of Tang Monk's meat to live forever, rubbing Hou Xiaochen's credit is not small." Yang Dechong pushed the glasses holder and motioned Cai Qin to drive away.

Hey!
Hou Xiaochen's face was darkened, feeling noisy about the chaotic voices outside, she raised her head and looked at Wu Nianzhen who stretched her neck and looked out...

With a glance, the eight-character eyebrows became even more worried.

He really doesn't like this atmosphere, and he won't deal with the media like Wu Xiaozu.

"Go out, we're all waiting." Jiang Zhiqiang reminded me next to me.

"ε=(ο｀*))) Alas..." With a helpless expression on his face, Lao Hou bent down, picked up the travel bag, and slammed it on his shoulder, and was about to walk outside——

Why don't you stop for me!
Jiang Ershao's face turned dark, and he grabbed Hou to lose money...Looking at Hou Xiaochen, who was wearing a wrinkled and dark T-shirt, he glared at the staff next to him, "International director, you just let him wear this? They are about the same height, put my Valentino shirt, Armani pants, GUCCI belt and Versace shoes on for Director Hou!"

Watching helplessly as the assistant took out a bunch of Italian luxury goods, Hou Xiaochen picked up the travel bag and ran out...

Unfortunately, he has short legs.

Jiang Ershao hooked his calf and was caught by him.

In the end, after struggling, Hou Xiaocheng only chose a shirt from Valentino, and then handed over the travel bag to the staff.

"Be careful, don't damage the Italian specialty I bought, I brought it for my wife..."

Hou Peiqian's strict management of his wife is also well-known in the circle.

Second Young Master Jiang looked at Hou Xiaochen, who walked out hunched over and holding hands, receiving the admiration of thousands of Wanwan movie fans... somehow felt very strange.

Inexplicably, I remembered what Brother Chen Kai told him before, what Wu Xiaozu said to a student named Wang Quannan in Beijing Film Academy: I will never accept everyone's worship as you said, I think that is ridiculous.

What I imagine most is that everyone is awesome, dignified, and independent.

At this moment, Second Young Master Jiang really felt it was ridiculous.

But think about what Wu Xiaozu did!

"Hey~ I really want to be ridiculous..."

(End of this chapter)