I haven't been a boss for many years

Chapter 9 Flying to London to Feed the Pigeons

After getting the soul star Zhou Runfa, the next step is to get the film director "White Pigeon Wu". Without "White Pigeon Wu" to direct, "The True Colors of Heroes" would hardly be that interesting...

It's not impossible for Zhang Guobin to be a director, but it's easy to rush to the street. If he wants to be a director, he needs to be sharpened on the set.

Directing is not only an art, but also a complicated job. Without practical experience, all beautiful fantasies will be shattered by cruel reality.

In order to please Wu Yusen, Zhang Guobin specially asked lawyer Shichang to buy a bankrupt film company, and included the photography, props, and recording team.

Then, he passed a message to Wu Yusen through the company's photographer Lao Hu, asking him to talk about filming.

Now the entire Xiangjiang art world is very strict in inheritance. Most people can't be directors at all, and they can't get investment or invite actors.

Wu Yusen's mentor is Xiangjiang's first "Million Box Office Director" Zhang Cheh.

He signed with Shaw Brothers Film Company in 1971, and studied with director Chang Cheh to make films. He first entered the industry by writing scripts like Wang Jing, but his artistic vision is hundreds of times better than Wang Jing.

His contract with Shaw Brothers Films has expired, and he switched to Golden Harvest. In 1977, "Fat Qian Han" won 500 million box office for Golden Harvest and became the second runner-up of the annual film box office. After that, one film every year officially became the first film in the Xiangjiang film industry. famous director.

Ask him to make a film,
It's not easy.

"Old Hu" used to be a photographer for Zhang Che, and he had a romantic relationship with Wu Yusen, so it was easier to communicate.

It would cost [-] yuan for this sentence to be handed over, but Lao Hu came to the door with the roast duck and the script, and was soon declined by Wu Yusen.

"A Sen said that he has to help Golden Harvest prepare this year's new film recently, and he has no time to take jobs outside." The next day, Lao Hu sat in the office of the film company on Temple Street, and said with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

"It's okay, Uncle Hu, just bring the conversation." Zhang Guobin smiled and said kindly. Up to now, the preparations for the film have been relatively smooth. It's okay to encounter some temporary difficulties, just get the joints straightened out. .

"Thank you boss, then I'll go out first." Lao Hu gave a suggestion: "I saw a lot of Chaplin video discs on A Sen's desk. He may want to make a Chaplin movie recently."

Wu Yusen started his career by making comedies in the early days, and the core of comedies is tragedy, so Baige Wu's films often have a tragic flavor when they are broadcast to the end.

He was greatly influenced by Chaplin.

Lao Hu also hopes that the company can start work as soon as possible, otherwise how can the two wives in the family be fed with a basic salary every day?However, he didn't care what kind of movie the boss of the company made, so he made a move to try to promote the company's cooperation.

"I see, thank you for reminding me." Sitting in the simple office, Zhang Guobin waited until Lao Hu closed the door to go out, recalling Wu Yusen's creative experience in his heart, and secretly said in his heart: "Like Chaplin, hang out with me, and make Jianghu movies together." It's your home."

the next day.

Temple Street, vegetable market.

Zhang Guobin found Wu Yusen who was going out to buy vegetables, and put two air tickets in front of Wu Yusen, Wu Yusen who was bending over to pick up vegetables raised his head, Zhang Guobin smiled and looked at him: "Director Wu, are you interested in going to London to feed the pigeons together? "

For those who engage in art, don't try to conquer him, it is enough to get his approval.

As long as he agrees with "The True Colors of Heroes", he will naturally be willing to make "The True Colors of Heroes".

Wu Yusen shook his hands and put a few cilantro back to the booth, and looked at Zhang Guobin with piercing eyes: "Sir, what's your name?"

"My lord, the general manager of World DreamWorks, Zhang Guobin." Zhang Guobin said.

"You are the screenwriter of "The True Colors of a Hero"?" Wu Yusen asked.

For a director, the script is more convincing than his identity. Out of his professional habits, Wu Yusen had actually finished watching "The True Colors of a Hero" last night, and the two of them knew each other.

But Zhang Guobin put the ticket back in his bag, raised his hand sideways and asked towards the entrance of the vegetable market: "Director Wu, I heard that you are watching a Chaplin movie recently, instead of watching movies every day, why don't we go to London for morning tea, hello Pigeon, enjoy the morning in London."

"If you're interested, the bus to the airport is at the entrance of the market." It's eleven o'clock in the morning, and it's just before dawn when I fly to London. I take a taxi to the square to see the dawn and the white pigeons. Everything is just right.

But Wu Yusen said, "You can find me in the vegetable market, Mr. Zhang, you have a lot of contacts."

Hearing that he didn't refuse directly, Zhang Guobin was determined, shrugged his shoulders, and didn't answer, so he wouldn't tell Wu Yusen that Yau Ma Tei was his territory. Wu Yusen stared at him for a moment, then got up and walked out of the vegetable market. The two were about to start a chat Just go for the journey.

London.

Buckingham Palace.

Trafalgar Square.

"Swish."

Zhang Guobin was wearing a black windbreaker, a bowler hat, and black leather boots, looking back.

A group of white pigeons flapped their wings and flew into space, drawing a beautiful arc.

Wu Yusen's black high-necked shirt was pulled up to his neck, half of his face was hidden in the clothes, and he held up a camera to take pictures of the scene in front of him. After the filming, his face was full of joy.If Trafalgar Square needs a portrait, then the person in front of him is the best model. Zhang Guobin stepped on the guardrail next to the fountain in the center of the square, opened his palm, and watched the white dove land in his hand.

It was the first time for Wu Yusen to really come to London. Watching the sunrise with the white dove, he felt relaxed and happy and felt the beauty of the world.

From this moment on, he had feelings for Baige.In the future, reporters will ask him countless times why there are white doves flying in the movie, and he will always mention a trip that he said and left, the sunrise of that day, the white dove, and people.

"Mr. Zhang."

"You spend so much money and so much time to invite me to London to relax. If I still refuse to shoot your movie, you will lose a lot of money."

The good time is always short, after sunrise, in the morning.

Zhang Guobin and Wu Yusen were strolling on the streets of London, they randomly found a western restaurant and went in, Wu Yusen wiped his mouth after eating the pasta and said with a smile.

Zhang Guobin: "Just invite friends to relax."

"However, I believe that Mr. Wu already has the answer in his heart."

"What do you say? You pay for a plane ticket?" Wu Yusen asked back: "It seems that my five million box office director is worthless!"

"Haha." Zhang Guobin laughed loudly: "Mr. Wu, you are the director with a box office of [-] million, so you can understand that Chaplin's success stems from the cruel oppression of the people at the bottom of the British society at that time. Behind the smile are tears. , sarcasm is the truest joke."

"But now Xiangjiang doesn't need this kind of humor. A work rooted in Xiangjiang culture is what the Xiangjiang film industry needs most. Mr. Wu, you need a "True Colors of Heroes". Only by mixing with me can you have a future."

"My contract with Golden Harvest is still three years away, and I can't direct other works." Wu Yusen said while stirring his coffee.

Zhang Guobin was very disdainful: "Then we will rely on the works to speak! You can make films under a pseudonym."

In 1980, under the name of Wu Shangfei, Wu Yusen directed the first work "Funny Times" after the establishment of New Art City. After the film was released in Hong Kong, it once again achieved a box office of 500 million Hong Kong dollars.

(End of this chapter)