I really don't want to fight with gods

Chapter 991 Is It A Thing?
In the dissemination of Citi's universal values, Hollywood movies are definitely super gold medalists.

Through Hollywood movies, the whole world has seen that great, fair and reflective country, and even more so, it has seen that the entire World War II was saved by the US military full of humanistic care.

Movie stories are an important channel for most modern people who never read books or history to achieve their own worldview.

At least in the 90s or even the only channel, it is stronger than TV.

Jing Xiaoqiang, who has a large amount of funds here and is going to distribute in theaters in the North American market through Sunny Pictures, is quite skilled.

There are so many treasures inside, there is no need to show the image of the enemy, what highlights is humanistic care, and more emphasis on occupying the side of justice. What a beautiful homeland was devastated by the invaders.

Only in this way can the film stand on the world stage to tell stories, and let the world know that we are also a victorious country in World War II. We have paid huge sacrifices and losses, and there are so many eloquent citizens.

Director Zhang has experienced a lot in the past few years: "You may be caught as a pigtail. You didn't expose the invaders severely, and you also beautified the national army and even petty bourgeoisie..."

He gained fame in the international market by talking about suffering, the dark side, or portraying backwardness, struggle, and human nature, and it is precisely at this watershed.

Should he continue to cater to the requirements of the international market and talk more about this dark topic as a senior artist who has been taken care of, or should he adjust his direction under internal pressure?

Jing Xiaoqiang said in the atmosphere: "Now European and American countries have the right to speak in the global film and television entertainment media, and the capital controls all platforms, avoiding this reality, and only making some anti-war dramas to enjoy themselves domestically. Does it make sense? Really go international Going on the stage with real knives and real guns, dealing with all your heart and soul, not only telling stories but also occupying positions, is to fight for greater national interests, not to be so cowardly that you can only cut leeks and deceive fools in the mainland..."

Paused, and said more thoroughly: "Can you tell the difference between patriotism and patriotism lovers? Patriotism is willing to do many things for the motherland to make it better, while patriotism lovers just hold high There will be more and more people like this in the future, even because this kind of movie has touched some people’s business, they will push this kind of voice even harder, but it still won’t affect me Do more to make it a better place."

Lao Zhang, who is in his 40s, is in the golden period of creative blowout, and he must have all kinds of troubles squeezed by reality and the environment.

He never expected that it was Jing Xiaoqiang, a young man in his early twenties, who cleared up the creative path for him.

In fact, when they bought this villa, the two had a simple exchange in the sales department.

At that time, Jing Xiaoqiang suggested that he should strike a balance between artistry and marketization, and not pay too much attention to those international awards. He likes to look at the colored glasses that describe obscure human nature in mainland China with different systems.

At that time, Lao Zhang didn't take it seriously.

But then, Jing Xiaoqiang and the others successively launched "Meet You at the Corner", "Love Returns to Shanghai", "Song and Dance Lover", "Killer Is Not So Cold" and other films with excellent commercial feedback.

As a colleague and neighbor, he sees it all.

Even in Cannes and Venice in the first half of the year, Zhang Daoli saw Jing Xiaoqiang and others again, and she was already a big name that the organizing committee could not afford to offend.

They were still trying their best to please the organizing committee of the International Film Festival. Jing Xiaoqiang didn't care about their faces at all, and came and left whenever he wanted.

In fact, Lao Zhang was already tempted at that time.

Just like in this painful transition period in his previous life, he finally gave up the deep narrative method and began to gradually embrace marketization and commercialization.

Why engage in so many complicated things? Either you offend the international market and lose your reputation, or you are squeezed out by various requirements from the mainland, making it even more difficult to move forward. Why bother to mix these deep-seated things with ideology and national positions? Talk about something simple and easy Wouldn't it be nice if the story of the story made a lot of money?
Jing Xiaoqiang is currently setting an example for him, as small stories and small characters can make big money.

Unexpectedly, Jing Xiaoqiang, who met again, proposed to him a path between the two, a path of balance beam that can earn both fame and fortune both internationally and inland.

Obviously, this road is still difficult and will be criticized a lot. It will face all kinds of scrutiny from the international market, and it will also be criticized by the mainland market. But as long as it can break into the international market and sell well, it can continue to explore artistically. Keep your own pursuit, rather than compromise to the market.

This is a much higher requirement than simply embracing market-oriented commercial films.

Artistry, marketization, humanistic spirit, and universal values ​​are indispensable.

But isn't this his dream?

Just thinking about it makes me a little excited.

I couldn't help taking a sip of wine: "It surprised me so much. I used to think that your artistic talent is far superior to those of us coolies. I didn't expect that you are so clear about right and wrong."

Hehe, Jing Xiaoqiang, who is in his early fifties, is really hehe. Didn’t he die at the hands of ZZZQ patriotism lovers? There are all kinds of conflicts of interests with patriotic slogans everywhere. One slogan is more morally kidnapped than the other. What future is there for a society that doesn't care about smashing, smashing and looting?

I understand this result too well, so I want to pass on good values ​​to the public through literary and artistic works.

But he said modestly: "I have big bosses from all walks of life around me to guide and teach at any time. There is the director of the Shanghai Opera, the head of the art troupe, and the old people from the Children's League. All kinds of experiences and lessons have been taught."

Oh, saying that, Lao Zhang felt even more relieved: "That's true, that's true... we settled this matter? I've seen the photos of the male lead brought by An Ning, and I've never used such a handsome male lead. "

Jing Xiaoqiang haha: "The market likes to watch it, or follow the rules. You can propose the director's salary, or you can choose [-]% of the director's global box office share, and then you come to propose the entire film crew plan. After the operation starts, An Ning will be just you. As an actor in the crew, everything is still based on you. I will act as the producer at most and will not interfere in any filming and creation. The only... uh, the soundtrack should be the Hollywood soundtrack god Haus Tim at the helm. If you need it, you can also You can be equipped with a full set of top Hollywood personnel from photography to editing, of course you can use your own team..."

Even Haus Tim may not be able to win an Oscar for "The Lion King" at this time, but he is already well-known in Hollywood soundtracks. Lao Zhang, who has traveled to international film festivals in recent years, must have heard of it.

I was so excited that I rubbed my hands together: "It's very expensive... It's okay, I believe the rest of my team can catch up to the international level. The soundtrack is indeed our weakness. Oh, you are an expert in this area."

Jing Xiaoqiang still has another trick: "This is our first cooperation, and it is also a process of getting to know each other. In fact, the entire film industry group is secretly integrating Asian film powerhouses, and has shares in the group in a relatively loose form. Respective studios, fully enjoy the mutual support of creative freedom and group operations..."

Lao Zhang's blood was racing again: "For example, at present, besides me, the soundtrack is a part-time job. The two mainstream masters, Haus Tim, are in charge of the narrative of the epic and grand movement, and Jiaobain's Jiushi is in charge of the small and fresh romance. The mainland mainly relies on Lao Huang, and they will lead their respective studios to enrich the soundtrack team. For example, Long Ge can act or direct Lao Yu's studio. It doesn't necessarily have to be directed by himself, and young directors can also be given opportunities. The mutual use is relatively low. To complete the work in a low-cost and high-quality way, in short, the ultimate goal is to rely on a group of leaders to drive the entire industry to hit the international market, gradually gain the favor of the market and capital, and make Asian filmmakers an important part of Hollywood, just like Made in Asia has become the main source for the whole world..."

Even if the demolition of the United States has not become a worldwide meme at the moment, it can be understood that the production of coke basins has spread all over the world. Our movies can also use this cheap and high-quality method to shake Hollywood's high-cost big movies. make.

This is definitely the pinnacle moment that Lao Zhang and the others didn't dare to think about before, but it's not unreasonable to think about it carefully.

After all, movies are still a modern industrial product. Since the production of coke basins can be sold all over the world, movies can also use this method.

When Jing Xiaoqiang manages Sunny Films, it is equivalent to going to North America to open a specialty store. We just produce products according to the preferences of the North American market, and quietly add our cultural output to the products. This is the current situation. the most practicable course of action.

And Lao Zhang was purely a street peddler before, selling goods everywhere can only fully cater to people's tastes, he has no right to speak, and if he is disobedient, he will be taken away from his job.

The situation is completely different.

In the past two years, Jing Xiaoqiang has made actual achievements in the film industry.

Lao Zhang's attitude has also changed, and he made an appointment to go to Citi next month to watch the Christmas premiere of Brother Long's "Mission Impossible".

This period of time is just right for the production team to prepare for the early stage, and to communicate with Tim and others in North America.

Lao Zhang completely let go of the burden of entanglement and hesitation recently, and let Jing Xiaoqiang get drunk with peace of mind.

Sister Li also took a thorough look inside, and didn't care much about the two men who finally came in and asked her to play a supporting role for An Ning...

With her kingly mentality, it is rare to let go of her airs.

After all, in the whole play, the heroine should be full of bursting youthful desires. Sister Li, who is about to turn 30, has the taste of a mature woman. The sister who plays the heroine is similar to that in "Secret Marriage". A relatively negative role, she still finds it quite challenging.

He was more concerned about An Ning who had had two drinks and laughed: "The role of the younger sister is of course your little one?"

The script of the movie was originally viewed from the perspective of the younger sister who mistakenly thought that her older sister was defiled. Seeing Luo Li, who has a lot of lolita, play this role, it is very suitable for Zou Xun.

Sister Li's gossip eyes are bright, oh oh oh, and a little heart... Tsk tsk tsk, men are really nothing, let alone talented men.

Looking at it this way, our old Zhang doesn't seem to be so outrageous.

I never thought that Jing Xiaoqiang would veto it: "Since the war scene is brought to the forefront, and the reminiscence of the past, the supporting actress is not so important. Let Li Ji play it. She is younger and more natural... This is pioneering. A new force in the international market."

The last sentence was addressed to Lao Zhang, who was already dizzy from drinking, and raised his hands well: "New force! We want to be the vanguard! The main force will plant red flags all over the world!"

Jing Xiaoqiang quickly suggested to Sister Li to help Lao Zhang back: "Happy, he is really happy today, let's work together to make the movie well!"

Sister Li doesn't want to leave. It seems that she is running to experience life. It depends on how to deal with the problem of sleeping.

Is it a one-pot stew, or is it a flop, you can't hang lanterns, but gossip.

Dallying that Lao Zhang was slow to sober up, he helped him to sit on the porch for a while, but left the sliding door of the kitchen open.

Lan Ling also helped Jing Xiaoqiang to apply hot water on his face.

Here, Bai Lianting was already impatient: "The talk is over? Come back to the city with me after the talk, I'm not used to living in this wilderness."

An Ning refused to give an inch: "Sister Bai, don't take it with you. This is already at my house."

Bai Lianting sneered: "You are too good at calculating. You have a home everywhere, and you sing songs in which mountains. More than one person has an opinion on your running around and committing crimes. Pingjing, I have the final say."

An Ning was still afraid of provoking public anger, but she rolled her eyes: "Brother Jie's movie will be released soon, and the bill for this promotion is a huge amount...Hmm?"

Bai Lianting immediately hesitated: "Then... I'll let it go to you today."

Sister Li hurriedly helped Lao Zhang out, walked around the Mercedes-Benz and laughed wildly.

Daring to love Jing Xiaoqiang is really something.

(End of this chapter)