tearjerker director

Chapter 1255 The Story of a Man and a Boy
In the original version of "Warmth Containing Light", there are many dialogues and plots, which are actually not suitable for the mainland, and it is not suitable for the introverted love view of Chinese people.

such as attitudes towards sex.

If Li Yi really copied the original plot, then this movie would definitely be scolded by the audience.

Because to a certain extent, for domestic audiences, if the heroine has sex with other men after clearing her memory, it is estimated that most male audiences are absolutely unacceptable.

Therefore, Li Yi deleted this part of the content. For the same reason, opening and closing the mouth is "sex". It is very common for people in Western countries, but it is difficult for Chinese audiences to accept.

For this reason, it is often difficult for Chinese-language films to go global, not because the films are not good enough, but because of the huge difference in concepts.

Then many people will ask again, why can Hollywood movies kill the Quartet?

In fact, this has a lot to do with the influence of Hollywood movies.

At the beginning of Hollywood movies, in fact, they were often unacceptable, but after Hollywood movies opened up markets all over the world, the concepts exported by movies may still not be accepted, but they will make people understand, try to understand .

For this reason, in the movie, if the heroine is a foreigner, then naturally, everyone will not regard her as a Chinese we are familiar with. Similarly, in terms of morality and concept, there will be differences.

The reason why I say so much is because "Warmth Contains Light" has also been released overseas. In Southeast Asia, or areas influenced by Greater China culture, this movie has a very good reputation and box office.

But in North America and Europe, although "Warmth Contains Light" has a good reputation, the box office is not satisfactory.

There are many reasons for this. The word of mouth is good, because the structure and creativity of this movie can be regarded as the best among romance movies.

The box office is not satisfactory, on the one hand, because the film is based on the Chinese society and Chinese actors as the protagonists, lacking star power, and on the other hand, it is also because of cultural differences and differences in concepts.

"Hi, dear Li, long time no see!" James Dean warmly came up to hug Li Yi.

"Yeah, long time no see!" Li Yi was actually disgusted in his heart, he really couldn't stand the body odor of the other party.

Although James Dean was sprayed with perfume, it still couldn't be completely covered.

This time Li Yi came to the United States, in fact, it has nothing to do with the release of "Warmth Containing Light" in North America. In itself, this movie, or his movies, are basically made in China.

This time I came here mainly in this name to accompany Xu Nannan and her daughter.

Still, it was clear that James Dean was at the door for everything.

"Li, "Eternal Sunshine of a Beautiful Mind" is a good story, but it's a pity that it's not a Hollywood movie. Are you interested in directing the American version of "Eternal Sunshine of a Beautiful Mind"?" James Dean asked.

In fact, the remake copyright of this film has been acquired by Dean Films at a high price.

Oh, by the way, the title of this movie in North America was changed to the original name as the Romans did.

However, Li Yiwen shook his head and said: "There are so many directors in Hollywood, there is always a suitable director, I forget it, after all, the theme of this movie is about love, the philosophy of love, different countries, different social environments create I have a different concept of love, let me shoot, I can shoot that kind of North American love, and I have already shot it, I don’t want to do the same thing again.”

James Dean has naturally seen this movie, so he can understand what Li Yi said.

He then continued: "Li, Dean Films hopes to cooperate with you again, and your works have conquered your domestic market, why don't you come to Hollywood and try to conquer the audience here?"

Not to mention, Li Yi was quite tempted, and he owed a lot to Xu Nannan's mother and daughter over the past few years, and wanted to spend more time with them. If he was filming here, he could justifiably stay for a while longer.

"This is a good suggestion, but I don't have any inspiration for a new movie yet!" Li Yi said with a smile, then shook his head again.

If it was in China, maybe he would still be modest, but here it is different. It seems a bit exaggerated to say what conquered the audience here, but it is very common here.

With Li Yi's current status, there is no need to be humble at all.

"No, no, no, this is not a problem at all, we can wait, and the script library of Dean Films can also be opened to you, as long as you need it!" James Dean said with a smile on his face.

"You really decided to cooperate with Dean Films? Make a Hollywood movie next?" Xu Nannan leaned in Li Yi's arms and drew circles on his chest, then raised her head and asked.

"Well, can't I spend more time with you!" Li Yi said with a smile.

"Didn't you say you have no inspiration? Besides, sister Qing." Of course Xu Nannan hoped that Li Yi would stay, but she also knew that it was impossible.

Although both she and Mu Qing knew about each other's existence, they had always been tacit to each other. It can be said that the two had always maintained a tacit understanding.

Mu Qing never followed Li Yi to North America, and similarly, she almost never returned to China when Mu Qing was still in China.

At most, he would go back to Hong Kong Island to meet Li Yi.

This can be regarded as an unwritten agreement between the two.

"Don't worry, I have a measure!" Li Yi shook his head and said.

In the following time, Li Yi didn't rush to think about the movie at all, but accompanied Xu Nannan and his daughter to play around.

I have to say that many things here in Laomei are really interesting.

Even Li Yi and Mu Qing went to play a guest role as a treasure hunter in the warehouse, not to mention, it was quite interesting.

Although there is no cultural background at all on Laomei's side, the strange culture here is an eye-opener for Li Yi.

Especially some nagging things are so popular here that Li Yi is also amazed.

During the period, Li Yi and Xu Nannan went to see a few movies together, all of them were Hollywood movies.

And Li Yi occasionally takes time to look at the script library of Dean Films, although James Dean said that they can open their script library to Li Yi, let him choose.

But in fact, everyone knows that this is impossible.

Li Yi naturally knew it too, but let alone, the so-called script shortage in Hollywood is really nonsense.

In fact, in the script library of Dean Films, Li Yi has seen several good scripts and various innovative scripts, but all such scripts have been approved by Dean Films without exception. Shelved.

So it's really not a shortage of scripts, but innovation means risk. Why are sequels filmed one after another?
Then he scolded the old-fashioned every day, the film and television company, and some directors said that it was rare to have a good script all day long. In fact, it was entirely due to the current situation in Hollywood.

A movie with a domestic investment of several hundred million Chinese dollars is definitely considered a big production.

But equivalent to a US dollar, it is only tens of millions of US dollars, and it can only be regarded as a medium-budget film.

But here in Hollywood, it's not that innovative scripts are not favored by anyone, but unless it's a low-cost movie, otherwise, they can't spend hundreds of millions of dollars to take risks.

After all, once there is a loss, it is not the 01:30 point that is lost.

And many innovative scripts need money to create, which has led to the so-called "script shortage"!
Of course, this so-called "script shortage" has gradually begun to appear in China.

Many capitals began to favor various IPs, such as popular web-text IPs, and so on.

Another example is remakes of various old versions of movies, etc., but there are fewer and fewer original scripts, and the reason is actually the same.

Of course, Li Yi occasionally went to watch movies with Mu Qing's family, because there were little guys around, so most of the movies they watched were family movies.

But I have to say that the types of movies here in Laomei are indeed much more than those in China.

Especially all kinds of thrillers, supernatural films and so on.

Of course, from the perspective of creators, there are indeed more restrictions in China, but in terms of negative impact on society, Li Yi still thinks that domestic restrictions may not be a bad thing.

Don't think that movies have little impact on the audience. In fact, one or two movies may not have a great impact, but if you watch too many similar movies, it will indeed have a great negative impact on people.

On this day, Li Yi's family was shopping, but they saw a strange scene on the street.

A little boy about ten years old said it was strange because the other party had a strange makeup on his face.

One eye is painted with a white sun, and the other eye is painted with a skull.

But there are many people around him.

Li Yi and the others approached curiously. As a result, according to the narration of the onlookers, it turned out that the little boy claimed to have yin and yang eyes and could see souls.

However, soon, Li Yi and others couldn't help but smile, a sand sculpture really went up and tried it, but the little boy told the other party solemnly: "I saw it in you."

"I saw."

"See what?"

"One is so big, so big!"

"what?"

"Big tortoise! ​​Oh, MY GOD, it has the same face as you!"

"Hahaha!"

Everyone in the audience burst out laughing.

Now everyone knew that the little boy was completely playing a prank.

Before that person could get angry, the little boy ran away decisively!

After returning, Li Yi also chatted with Xu Nannan about this matter.

Xu Nannan said with a strange expression, "Do you think children can really see things that adults can't?"

"Why do you ask that suddenly? Today that kid was just playing a prank." Li Yi thought it was about the prankster he met on the street during the day and said that he had yin and yang eyes and could see the soul.

"No, speaking of it, there is something I haven't told you. When our baby was three years old, he caught a cold one day and suddenly said to me: "Mom, there is an old man at the door who always beats the gong. Noisy! "

I thought she had a fever and was talking nonsense, so I told her to go to bed quickly, but she said again: "Mom, grandpa insisted on telling me to go with him, and kept calling my name."

My daughter didn't feel scared at all, but I was terrified. I was so scared that I hurriedly took my child to the hospital for a comprehensive examination, and then I was relieved. "Xu Nannan said with a look of lingering fear.

Li Yi also frowned involuntarily, just at this moment, a memory of a movie appeared in his mind.

In fact, Li Yi himself doesn't believe in these things, but sometimes, some things are indeed difficult to explain clearly with science.

Of course, there are also many who scare themselves.

"Isn't it all right? Don't scare yourself." Li Yi reassured.

"Well, the doctor also said that the child has a fever and hallucinations. In fact, we adults sometimes have a fever when we ourselves have a fever." Xu Nannan nodded and said.

"By the way, I actually think that if you want to make a movie, you can't make such a movie in China, but there is no such restriction in Hollywood, you can try it." Xu Nannan couldn't help but her eyes lit up.

"Well, you mean to make a supernatural film?" Li Yi didn't expect Xu Nannan to give such a suggestion.

"That's right, it doesn't have to be a supernatural movie, it can also be a thriller. Anyway, you just treat it as fun. Of course you have to play something different here, right?" Xu Nannan said.

Li Yi was quite moved. Indeed, some movies are in China, even with Li Yi's current status, it is basically impossible to pass the review if he wants to make them.At the same time, it also reminded him of the things about domestic thrillers when "The Gift of Room No. [-]" was released.

The reason for such a situation can't really be said that the director is not good, but that it can be said that it is a forbidden zone for thrillers in China.

But in Hollywood, it can be said that there are almost not too many restrictions. Of course, the premise is that the bottom line cannot be trampled on.

However, Li Yi couldn't help laughing when he thought of the movie he just remembered. That movie was indeed supernatural, but it was actually a drama, or a tear-jerking movie that fit his attributes very well.

In terms of the structure of the film, the biggest surprise of this film is actually the reversal at the end.

Having said that, Li Yi couldn't help but think a little more, the so-called gods who hold their heads up three feet, respect it, no matter whether it really exists or not.

So he is not against shooting this kind of film.

This film called "The Sixth Sense" can be said to be the best of its kind.

Although in the name of supernatural, in fact, this is a film of warmth and tenderness.

Li Yi silently watched this movie in his mind, but he thought a lot in his heart.

Would you trust a child?

Even if he is telling the truth, how much do you believe in your first reaction?
This movie is said to be a supernatural movie, but in fact, in Li Yi's opinion, the special thing about this movie is that the movie itself has nothing to do with the world of adults.It can be defined as horror, it can be defined as lost love, it can be defined as the kindness or friendship between people and so on.But in fact, it is just a story of a man and a boy.

(End of this chapter)