Rebirth of the courtyard, the start is 80s

Chapter 550 Zhang Yimou, who graduated in [-]
"Cao, Director Cao, can we discuss something with you?"

"Huh?" Cao Zhiqiang, who came back to his senses, looked at Xu Qingdong, found the other party's flattering smile, and immediately laughed, "What is this, what is the director of the factory in private, I didn't call you Lao Xu, you called me Qiangzi or Zhiqiang?"

"Hey." Xu Qingdong chuckled, "That's what I said, but if I ask for something, I'll be bald if I'm not careful, haha."

"Come on, what's the matter?" Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile.

Xu Qingdong rubbed his hands together: "That's right, aren't you going to Japan this time? Can you also take me there to open your eyes? I don't ask for anything else, I just want to see how their post-production is going. Learn and learn."

Cao Zhiqiang raised his eyebrows, then smiled and said, "Hey, what am I doing, in fact, if you don't tell me, I have to take you to Japan, but not now."

"Ah?" Xu Qingdong was stunned, "Why?"

Cao Zhiqiang said: "That's right, I went to Japan this time for three main things.

First of all, the first thing, in fact, has nothing to do with the movie, let's not talk about it.

The second thing is to find a reliable post-production special effects production team for our film.

As for the third matter, it is to discuss the introduction of films with the Japanese side.

I am sure about the first and second things, but the third thing is that the matter has not been discussed yet, and I am not sure that the Japanese side will definitely introduce this film and premiere in Japan.

So, old Xu, don’t worry about going to Japan, wait until I’ve finished talking with the Japanese side, they decided to introduce this movie, I’ll ask the Japanese side to send us an official invitation letter, please, Zhu My sister and other main actors went to Japan together to cooperate with the publicity there.

Japanese movies are different from ours. After filming, they don’t release the movie directly, but they have to spend money for publicity, that is, publicity.

When the publicity is almost over and many people know about it, it will be officially released.

It's the same as I used to play a few singles on the radio before releasing a record as a singer.

In short, it's not that I don't want to take you there, but that the situation doesn't allow it.

Because you do not have an official invitation from Japan, it is difficult to go abroad. You should know better than me about this. "

"That's right." Xu Qingdong nodded, "It's me, Meng Lang."

Indeed, in 1983, it was very difficult for Chinese people to go abroad. Except for business trips, private individuals who wanted to go abroad basically had to have overseas relations.

Even for someone like Xu Qingdong, it is basically impossible for him to go abroad now.

"Qiangzi." Xu Qingdong sighed, "Actually, I don't want to go to Japan to play, I really want to see how their movies are made, and I really want to see how their post-production technology is.

We have been working behind closed doors for so many years, and there must be a big gap with foreign countries. I really want to learn it. "

"I understand." Cao Zhiqiang smiled, "But don't worry about this kind of thing. Anyway, you know the country's policy. It is impossible to stop opening up. The policy will only get better and better in the future. At that time, it will not be difficult to go abroad. It can't be any harder."

"I hope." Xu Qingdong raised his wine glass, "Come on, let's not talk, let's go, we have to do it no matter what, we can't waste this imported red wine!"

Cao Zhiqiang chuckled: "Forget it, I have other things to do in the afternoon, and I have recently taken Chinese medicine to recuperate my body, so I won't drink it for now. If you like this red wine, just take it away and drink it slowly by yourself."

"Really?" Xu Qingdong's eyes lit up, "Can this be taken away?"

"That's not true." Cao Zhiqiang said, "We spent money on this, what do you think? It should be packed and packed. Not only the wine, but also this dish. If you like it, you can also pack it and take it away."

"Would that make people laugh?" Xu Qingdong looked at the dishes on the table.

"What's the joke?" Cao Zhiqiang said, "It's shameful to waste it. How long have you been full before you learn to waste it?"

Immediately afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang said: "That's it. I haven't touched many of these dishes. You can pack them up and take them away."

"This is not very good." Xu Qingdong rubbed his hands in embarrassment.

"You wait here." Cao Zhiqiang stood up directly, "I will ask the waiter to pack."

After finishing speaking, Cao Zhiqiang walked out of the private room, called a waiter in, and asked her to pack all the dishes inside.

Sure enough, after listening to Cao Zhiqiang's order, the waiter didn't say anything, and went directly to get a few oil paper wraps, and packed all the dishes that Cao Zhiqiang pointed out.

Yes, you read that right, it’s an oiled paper bag.

In 1983, although plastic bags were available, they were not popular. What was really popular among the people was this kind of oiled paper bag, even big hotels used oiled paper for packaging.

Plastic bags really started to become popular in my country, and it was after the 90s, because at that time, several large vinyl projects were established in China, and plastic products increased, so plastic bags began to flow into the homes of ordinary people.

In the early 80s, although plastic bags already existed, they were considered relatively expensive packaging.

Actually, to be honest, Cao Zhiqiang thinks this kind of oiled paper is quite good. Although it looks not as convenient as plastic bags, it has more charm, and is more environmentally friendly, non-toxic and harmless.

However, Cao Zhiqiang also knows that with the development of the times, these things will sooner or later disappear from the stage of history. Without him, it is indeed not as convenient as plastic bags, and the price is also expensive.

For example, the leftovers are packaged in oiled paper now, so you have to be able to pack them, unlike plastic bags, which can be packed in one go.

In addition, in the 80s, Chinese people were not used to packing food when they ate out, especially in big hotels.

In fact, in the early 80s, for ordinary people who occasionally went to a big hotel for a meal, they didn’t like packing, and thought it was a shame to pack it. Foreigners who work and overseas Chinese like to pack.

Ordinary Chinese people have really started to go to big hotels to eat and pack food, so it must be after the 90s.

This may mean that the poorer you are, the more you save face.

No matter what, Xu Qingdong easily accepted Cao Zhiqiang's invitation to pack the food. After all, Cao Zhiqiang invited the meal.

"Then thank you very much." Xu Qingdong, who was holding the big bag and small bag, chuckled, "Look at this, you invite me to dinner, and I'm a little embarrassed to ask me to take so much back."

"There's nothing to be ashamed about." Cao Zhiqiang chuckled, "Just treat it as if you're eating with me, and you can feed it to your sister-in-law."

Only then did Xu Qingdong nod his head, and then said sternly, "Since you have already made your decision, then I won't say anything, but what is our film studio's plan going forward? Do you want to continue making new films?"

Cao Zhiqiang shook his head and said, "Don't be in a hurry to make a new film, wait until the film is released. As for now, you should help me clean up the film studio first.

Especially for staff recruitment, you have to at least set up a crew first, right? "

Xu Qingdong said: "There is no problem in terms of recruiting people. Even if you don't mention film schools, if you just talk about those film studios in other places, there are many staff members who want to transfer to the units in the capital.

Although our factory is new, it is a unit in the capital after all, which is a great advantage.

As long as we release the news, some people want to come. "

Cao Zhiqiang rolled his eyes: "Then can you find a group of filmmakers for me?"

"Oh?" Xu Qingdong looked at Cao Zhiqiang, "Why, do you want to dig someone here?"

"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

"I want to recruit a photographer named Zhang Yimou.

He also graduated from Nortel. He graduated in [-]. After graduation, he was assigned to Guangxi Film Factory.

Do you have any impression of this person? "

Well, the person Cao Zhiqiang was talking about was Zhang Yimou, a famous director among the fifth generation of directors, also known as Lao Mouzi.

In fact, most of the current fifth-generation directors have just joined the work not long ago, and have not yet had the opportunity to formally show their prominence, so it is not difficult to poach this group of people at this time.

Even so, Cao Zhiqiang does not want all directors to dig.

There is only one person Cao Zhiqiang wants to dig the most, and that is Zhang Yimou, Lao Mouzi.

This person's photography skills are very good, and he is also a real big-name director. Moreover, he is currently working as a photographer in Guangxi Film Factory, and the backstage is not strong. If he is transferred, it will not be a big problem.

Others are different, and most of them have considerable difficulty or potential problems.

For example, Chen Kaige, who is currently working as the deputy director of the Beiping Children's Film Factory, will most likely not agree to come to Hongguang Film Factory as an ordinary director.

Everyone else has their own problems.

For example, Tian Zhuangzhuang, this person had a bit of an early thinking and a very strong personality. Cao Zhiqiang didn't dare to use him.

In short, the director Cao Zhiqiang really wants to find, at present, is indeed only Zhang Yimou.

In fact, in Cao Zhiqiang’s view, the so-called fifth-generation directors are not limited to those few people, and other contemporaries are as good as others. It’s just that in this era, directors have too few opportunities to make movies, and those people missed the opportunity to follow the stage. That's all.

If Cao Zhiqiang is willing to give those unknown young directors a chance, he may not be worse than those famous directors.

For example, this Xu Qingdong, strictly speaking, he was not famous in Cao Zhiqiang's previous life, at least in terms of movies, he was not outstanding, and he didn't have any particularly famous works.

Most of Xu Qingdong's well-known works are TV dramas, such as "Six Serious Cases".

Therefore, in terms of fame alone, Xu Qingdong is really far behind and weak compared to directors of the same generation.

When Cao Zhiqiang asked Xu Qingdong to come, it was only a matter of chance, so he first got a director.

However, after the real cooperation, Cao Zhiqiang discovered that Xu Qingdong was serious in his work, solid in technique, had his own unique insights into mirror movement and rhythm, and was forthright and forthright. For the sake of thinking, it is very comfortable to communicate, and it doesn't take much effort at all. Simply put, it means that I have a high emotional intelligence.

Therefore, Cao Zhiqiang felt that the cooperation with Xu Qingdong was very good, and it was considered a treasure.

Although the real director of the movie "Love in Guting" is Cao Zhiqiang, after all, the content and core of the story are all to show Cao Zhiqiang's will.

But in the actual filming process, Xu Qingdong was doing most of the directing work, and he was also the convening and management of the crew, so to a certain extent, this movie can also be said to be Xu Qingdong's hard work. Without him, this film Movies are not so easy to complete smoothly.

If it were someone with a high-minded and arrogant heart, they might not like the situation where the dominance and achievements were taken away, but Xu Qingdong did not complain at all. Instead, he was very serious and responsible, doing his own job well. The place that made Cao Zhiqiang look at him with admiration.

So Cao Zhiqiang discovered that Xu Qingdong just lacked opportunities. If he had a good script, Xu Qingdong could still make excellent movies.

And Cao Zhiqiang lacks everything else, except for a good script, so if Cao Zhiqiang wants to make Xu Qingdong popular, it really shouldn't be too easy.

Therefore, in the eyes of Cao Zhiqiang, any great director is just like that. It is nothing more than shooting the right movie at the right time. If you really want to talk about talent, it may not be breaking through the sky.

However, Zhang Yimou is an exception. This person is really talented, and he is a director who stands out from the encirclement by virtue of his talent. He is also good at both art and commercial films. It can also be dripped.

"Zhang Yimou, who graduated in [-], don't tell me, I still have a little impression of this person." Xu Qingdong frowned and nodded, "I met him a few times before, and I remember he was a quiet photographer, but I have a relationship with him. It's not familiar, it's just an acquaintance... What, are you interested in him?"

"Well, that's about it." Cao Zhiqiang smiled, "I heard that he has good photography skills and has unique insights into the color processing of the picture. I like this kind of visual photographer very much.

In short, I heard that he seems to have gone to Guangxi Film Studio now. If you have a chance, please contact him and ask him if he would like to be transferred to us. The conditions are easy to negotiate. "

"Okay, since you're interested, I'll contact him later." Xu Qingdong smiled, "Actually, let me say that our factory really lacks a good photographer. If you think Zhang Yimou is better, then find him for a try." Try, I believe he will be willing to come, after all, we are a unit in the capital."

"I thought so too, hahaha." Cao Zhiqiang laughed.

"But how do you know Zhang Yimou?" Xu Qingdong asked, "You probably don't know him, how do you know his name? And why do you only want him?"

Cao Zhiqiang blinked and said, "That's right, I just heard someone mention it by chance."

"Accidentally? Hear it from someone? Who did you hear it from?" Xu Qingdong asked.

"I..." Cao Zhiqiang frowned, then simply rolled his eyes and said, "Well, to be honest, I heard...Zhu Lin, sister Zhu talking about it."

"Zhu Lin?" Xu Qingdong was taken aback, "Is this the person she recommended to you?"

"Yeah." Cao Zhiqiang said, "When Zhu Lin was studying at Nortel, he made a movie called "Small Courtyard". Do you know about this?"

"I know, of course I know." Xu Qingdong said, "I still remember that after the film was screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival, a group of them had dinner together to celebrate and invited me, after all, they made this film Director Tian once borrowed money from me.

By the way, I also met Zhu Lin at that dinner.

Also, that Zhang Yimou was also present at the time, and it seemed that he was indeed one of the photographers.

It’s just that he was not very eye-catching at the time. The reason why I have an impression of him is because he is rather gloomy, quiet, and different from other people, so I remember it. "

Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile: "Yes, Sister Zhu told me that at that time, Zhang Yimou was very serious when shooting, and he had very unique insights into photography and mirroring. He should be a capable person. I hope I can Hire that person to our factory as a photographer."

"Is that so?" Xu Qingdong asked curiously.

"That's it!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded with a straight face.

"Well, well, if it's Zhu Lin's recommendation, then it should be fine." Xu Qingdong frowned and said, "Although Zhu Lin is a monk halfway through, he has good vision. Since she is optimistic about that Zhang, I will try Try it."

"In short, Zhang Yimou, you have to put your heart into it." Cao Zhiqiang said, "As long as he is willing to come, the conditions are easy to negotiate."

"Okay, I see." Xu Qingdong nodded.

"You have to hurry up and do it seriously." Cao Zhiqiang said seriously, "Try to get this Zhang Yimou here as soon as possible, it's a test for you, the deputy factory director, to see if you are qualified."

"Still trying?" Xu Qingdong smiled and said, "We are a unit in the capital, so why is it so difficult to call a photographer from another place?
Didn't you say that he is now in Guangxi Film Factory?
That place is a poor place, there is nothing you want, what can you do if you go there?
And he's just a photographer, it doesn't matter at all, if we take the initiative to extend an olive branch to him, he will definitely come here, what conditions are there.

In short, don't worry, this matter is on me, and I promise to handle it properly for you! "

(End of this chapter)