giants of the era

Chapter 373 Chinese and Western Co-productions!

With the popularity of the movie "Schindler's List", Li Zetian was thinking about when to shoot "Nanjing Massacre".

One night, Li Zetian put his arms around Dongfang Yuqin before going to bed and said, "Yuqin, send someone to investigate tomorrow who are the best film directors in Mainland China!"

"Are you planning to make a Chinese movie?" Dongfang Yuqin asked curiously.

Li Zetian nodded and said, "That's right, and I want to make the Nanjing Massacre into a movie!"

Dongfang Yuqin was shocked when she heard this! !

The next afternoon, Dongfang Yuqin received a list of directors from mainland China.

Li Zetian looked at the list, Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige...

"Mr. Li, if you want to promote the film "Nanjing Massacre" to the whole world, I don't think it is enough to just hire a Chinese director. I recommend a very powerful filmmaker who is familiar with the Hollywood model. Chinese-American director, the two sides will work together!" Dongfang Yuqin said at this time.

Li Zetian's heart moved, and he said, "The person you want to recommend is called Li An?"

"How do you know?!" Dongfang Yuqin said in surprise, Li An is not well-known, and she also accidentally discovered this talent among many materials.

Li Zetian showed an inscrutable smile, and said: "I also heard about him by chance, but I don't know much about him. Tell me, why do you recommend Li An?"

Dongfang Yuqin did not suspect him, and explained: "Ann Lee is a Chinese-American, and he entered New York University to study film production. Best Director and Best Film!"

"Not bad, to be able to achieve such a result at New York University shows that Li Ang is a talent!!"

Dongfang Yuqin sighed slightly, and said: "Yes, he is indeed a talent, but, you know, the status of Chinese in the United States is not high, even if they are very talented, they still do not do well. After graduating from university, he Unable to find a job, he ended up being unemployed at home for 6 years. Family expenses depend on his wife Lin Huijia, who is still studying for a doctorate in biology at the University of Illinois, while he takes care of the children at home and takes care of all the housework!"

Speaking of this, Dongfang Yuqin's expression changed, and there was a hint of admiration in her tone, she said: "A man, a top student in the United States, has to rely on his wife to support him. He has no face when he speaks out, and Li An himself feels embarrassed. , unable to hold his head up in front of people. For a while, he hid his wife from studying computer, and wanted to find a job in the Internet to support his family. However, his wife found out in the end, and they had a big fight. His wife Say, you are so talented, and you have persisted in your dream of being a director for ten years. How can you give up lightly when there are several decades in your life? You can study hard at home, and I will be responsible for earning money to support the family!"

Li Zetian couldn't help being moved when he heard this!
What a good wife!How could Li An be so lucky...

If Li An didn't have his wife's support, I'm afraid he would be lost in the crowd!
No wonder someone said: "Behind every successful man is an amazing woman!"

This is true!
Dongfang Yuqin smiled at this moment, and said: "Li An worked hard every day to read, watch movies, and write scripts, accumulated a lot of knowledge, and finally waited for an opportunity!"

"In 1990, Ang Lee completed the script of "Pushing Hands" and won the Taiwan Government Excellent Playwright Award. The script not only won Ang Lee a prize of 40 yuan, but also gave him the first opportunity to direct a film independently. In 1992, Ang Lee directed his first work "Pushing Hands". This comedy film reflecting the cultural generation gap and differences in the life of a Taiwanese family in New York won 8 awards in Taiwan, including the Golden Horse Award for Best Director , and won the Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director Special Jury Awards. In addition, the film also won the Best Film Award at the Asia Pacific Film Festival.

Just this year, Ang Lee launched his second film "The Wedding Banquet", which is a Chinese film made entirely in the Hollywood model.The film won a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, Best Director at the Seattle Film Festival, and was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. "

After finishing speaking, Dongfang Yuqin looked at Li Zetian and asked, "Do you think Li An is suitable? He comes from a major, and he understands both Hollywood and Chinese culture!"

Li Zetian nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Yes! It's very suitable! How about this, the director of mainland China chooses Zhang Yimou, and the director of the United States chooses Ang Lee. This "Nanjing Massacre" will be co-produced by the two directors !"

"Okay, then I'll send someone to invite them right away!"

"Ah."

Let's decide on the director first, and then we'll talk about the rest.

……

United States, New York, Hilton hotel restaurant.

Ang Lee looked excitedly and nervously at the middle-aged man sitting opposite him. He was a well-known producer of the 20th Century Fox Film Company.

"Ang Lee, hello, I'm Jerome Williams, 20th Century Fox Film Company is planning to cooperate with a Chinese film company to invest in a movie. This movie is a big production of more than 1 million US dollars, with magnificent scenes Shocking again, we plan to invite a director from mainland China and Hollywood to work with us, and Hollywood, we want to invite you to be the director!"

After hearing this, Li Ang was shocked beyond belief. A big production worth hundreds of millions of dollars would actually hire him to be the director. Is it pie in the sky?Or are you daydreaming?

"Mr. Jerome Williams, are you telling the truth? Are you kidding me?" Ang Li was trembling, staring at the other's mouth without blinking, and asked nervously.

Jerome William said with a smile: "Ann Lee, this is true, I am not joking with you. The reason why we chose you is because you do have director talent on the one hand, and because you are Chinese on the other hand! Our The theme of this movie is related to the Chinese Anti-Japanese War! Now, can you answer me, are you willing to accept the invitation of 20th Century Fox Film Company?"

"Yes! Yes! I am very willing!!! Mr. Jerome Williams, this is my honor, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity!!" Ang Li was so excited that he was almost incoherent.

Jerome William smiled, took out a document from his bag, and said, "This is the relevant information about the movie, and also your salary as the director of this movie!"

After a pause, Jerome William said: "If you have no problem, come to 20th Century Fox Film Company to sign the contract tomorrow!"

"Yeah!" Li An nodded heavily. The opportunity is rare and should not be missed. He can't wait to sign the contract immediately.

An hour later, Ang Lee came home and told his wife about it.

His wife hugged him, tears streaming down her cheeks, "Ann, you've come to the end of all hardships, and here's your chance to show off your talent!!!"

"Without you, I would not be where I am today, I will always love you!!!" Li An hugged his wife tightly, and the hot tears couldn't help but burst out of his eyes!

……

In China, Chinese film and television companies sent invitations to Zhang Yimou.

Huaren Film and Television Company is the largest film and television production company in mainland China, and it is also a subsidiary of Huaren Properties.And Chinese Real Estate is a very, very powerful company under the name of Li Zetian. Similar to Wanda Group, it owns Chinese Plaza, Chinese Cinema, Chinese Real Estate, Chinese Department Store, Chinese Restaurant, Chinese Hotel, etc., and even several film and television bases in mainland China. They are all invested by Chinese real estate, such as Hengdian Film and Television City, Tongli Film and Television Base, Xiangshan Film and Television City, Zhenbeibao Western Film and Television City, etc.

"Hehe, Director Zhang Yimou, if you accept the director of this movie, the fee will be 500 million RMB!!" A man in his 50s said with a smile.

The corners of Zhang Yimou's lips twitched slightly, his heart was extremely shocked, he was speechless for a while, if he didn't know that the other party was the boss of a Chinese film and television company, he would have thought the other party was joking!

In China, the salary of a director is not high, 500 million RMB is unthinkable!
The investment of many films is less than 500 million RMB!

"President Xue, I can't refuse such a good offer!" Zhang Yimou said with a wry smile.

"So, you agreed?"

"Yes, I promise!"

"Well, it's good to agree, but I'm ugly, this movie was decided by Chronos Li, and he attached great importance to it. He also cooperated with the American Hollywood film giant 20th Century Fox, and even hired a Hollywood director and You work together. So this movie, you must shoot with your heart! If the filming is not good, Chronos Li will be very angry. Once Chronos Li gets angry, the consequences will be serious!"

Zhang Yimou was startled, a cold sweat broke out from the soles of his feet, but the opportunity was rare, Zhang Yimou did not intend to give up, but he did not expect that the film "Nanjing Massacre" was actually a Chinese-foreign co-production! ! !

Mr. Xue explained with a smile: "The movie "Nanjing Massacre" is going to be released globally, and adding some Hollywood elements may make it easier for European and American audiences to accept!"

Zhang Yimou nodded.

Mr. Xue continued: "This cooperation is an opportunity for both parties to learn and adapt. You can learn from the Hollywood model and learn from them!"

"Well, it will definitely be! If Hollywood movies are popular all over the world, there must be merits!" Zhang Yimou said seriously.

Mr. Xue said: "The preparations for this film must be done well, such as investigating the real information of the Nanjing Massacre and the survivors, which can be added at the end of the film. Our purpose is not only to make a film, but also to expose the history. to warn the world of the cruelty of war, criticize RB, and at the same time show the brilliance of humanity in the movie!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yimou was shocked. He didn't expect the real intention of making "Nanjing Massacre" to be like this. Even if it was zero pay, he would still be willing to take this film! ! !
"Mr. Xue, don't worry, I will definitely work hard to make the movie "Nanjing Massacre"!" Zhang Yimou solemnly promised.

Mr. Xue nodded with a smile, and said: "Well, but don't worry, you can take it slowly, it will take three to five years, or even longer. There is no problem. As for the cost, you don't need to think about it. In a word, This movie must be made well!"

"Okay, Mr. Xue, I understand!"

……

In less than a week, two directors were finalized and a crew was set up. However, the filming has not officially started yet. Instead, we are collecting materials, writing the script, and doing all the preparatory work first!

However, although the news was kept secret, it was still revealed.

It caused a sensation in China for a while!
There was "Schindler's List" first, and now China is going to shoot "Nanjing Massacre", which makes the Chinese very excited and excited!

"Great, China is going to shoot "Nanjing Massacre", so that everyone can see the brutality of the RB army!"

"The truth of history can never be concealed, and I look forward to the release of the movie "Nanjing Massacre"!"

""Schindler's List" made the German Chancellor kneel down and apologize. I hope that "Nanjing Massacre" will make the Emperor RB and the Prime Minister admit their mistakes and tear down the Yasukuni Shrine!!!"

"That's right! The Yasukuni Shrine must be demolished! These executioners cannot forgive!"

"The existence of the Yasukuni Shrine is disrespectful to all victims of RB military persecution!!!"

"..."

The filming of "Nanjing Massacre" has not yet started, but the news has been leaked, but it has already caused a whirlwind in the whole country, and at the same time, a large number of activities to boycott RB products have been set off, which has caused heavy losses to RB companies!Of course, this may be due to the popularity of "Schindler's List", which has such a big impact.

RB strongly condemned the Chinese film and television company for distorting the facts and vilifying the RB army, and asked the Chinese film and television company to apologize to RB and disband the crew. Even if the film is finished, it cannot be released in RB! !
However, this threat from RB is nothing, so it can't be released?Then it won't be shown in RB, other countries, you can still control it?

Li Zetian looked at the RB news, shook his head, the corners of his mouth raised, showing deep disdain!
"RB is very rampant, and wants to block "Nanjing Massacre", did you block it? Now there are not only movie theaters, but also DVDs, and the Internet!!! When the Internet speed becomes faster, upload the movie to Go online! Hehe, the transmission speed of the Internet is extremely scary!!!" Li Zetian put down the newspaper and couldn't help but sneer.

At this time, Dongfang Yuqin came slowly from the door.

She was smiling and seemed very happy.

"Mr. Li, the WCG finals are about to begin!!!" Dongfang Yuqin walked up to Li Zetian and said.

Li Zetian was overjoyed when he heard the words.

The full name of WCG is "World Electronic Sports Competition". It is jointly organized by Flamingo Company and Glory Group. This year 1993 is the first time!
In fact, competition selections have been held around the world since November.

In December, the world's elite players from various countries will gather in Los Angeles to compete.

Li Zetian naturally has no spare time to pay attention to ordinary events, but he still wants to watch the WCG finals.

So far, WCG only has two competitions: "Counter-Strike" and "Red Alert", and more competitions will be added gradually.

The hottest and most interesting game right now is Counter Strike!
Li Zetian is also a fan of "Counter-Strike", and usually goes online and plays a few games.

"Yuqin, this is really good news!" Li Zetian said with a smile, "When will the competition start!!"

"tomorrow!"

"Oh, okay, I got it!"

Li Zetian nodded, and threw the newspaper on the table into the trash can.

"Nanjing Massacre" will take a few years to shoot, so he doesn't have to worry about it for the time being. Right now, he is most interested in the WCG competition!

At this time, he couldn't help itching his hands, turned on the computer, and then entered the Battle.net platform to start playing "Counter-Strike". Become a champion!

(End of this chapter)