1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 626 Variants of Reformation Literature

Lin Weimin, Xu Feng, and Michael Phillips quickly reached an agreement on the investment and production of "Farewell My Concubine", and Xu Feng was responsible for the specific preparation of the crew.

She found Cheng Kaige and explained the specific situation of the "Farewell My Concubine" movie.

"Farewell My Concubine is a classic of Chinese literature. In the past two years, the play "Farewell My Concubine" was performed on Broadway in the United States, and has a high influence in the United States. In fact, it is not only in the United States, but also in the vast overseas The market has a powerful influence.

Since the Cannes Film Festival in 87, I have recognized that you are a talented director. "Farewell My Concubine" will definitely become the pinnacle of your directorial career. "

Cheng Kaige's mind was shaken by Xu Feng's persuasion.

To be honest, he had read "Farewell My Concubine" since it was published. At that time, he thought the story of this novel was a bit popular, and it was not even as good as Lin Weimin's early published short story "The Death of Yula".

But over the years, "Farewell My Concubine" has not only become a bestseller in China, but also gained countless readers abroad.

When "Farewell My Concubine" landed on Broadway in the United States in 89, he was studying in the United States, and even went to Broadway to watch the play.

The Broadway version of "Farewell My Concubine" kept the original flavor of the Renyi version of "Farewell My Concubine". Shouting, the heart can not be calm for a long time.

From that day on, his perception of "Farewell My Concubine" changed.

After returning, he took out the novel and read it again, probably because the cynicism of his youth gradually faded in middle age, and when he read "Farewell My Concubine", he was completely moved by this story.

Cheng Kaige did not expect that Xu Feng would get the right to adapt "Farewell My Concubine"

He has been in the domestic film industry for so many years, and he has never heard of anyone who has won the right to adapt Lin Weimin's works.

Moreover, Xu Feng also organized such a big bureau to invite himself to be the director. Look at the actors to be invited, Zhang Guorong/Zun Long, Gong Li, Han Zhuangzhuang, which one is not an actor with certain influence in the world?
Just looking at such a lineup, the film investment is not small.

The 800 million yuan investment that Xu Feng said made Cheng Kaige feel parched. Except for those foreign films that were filmed in China, this amount of investment should set a record in the history of Chinese films, right?

The original work with international influence, the super high film investment, and the luxurious cast, Cheng Kaige couldn't think of his reasons for rejecting this film.

Since he captured the bear in Berlin in "Red Sorghum" in 87, he has been firmly pressed on the head by Zhang Yimou, who was his photographer back then.

In the past few years, Cheng Kaige has been holding a sigh of relief in his heart, and today he knows that his chance has finally come.

He must rely on "Farewell My Concubine" to crush Zhang Yimou severely!

Xu Feng talked endlessly about her various ideas for the movie, trying to persuade Cheng Kaige to take the movie.

But she didn't know that, in fact, Cheng Kaige had already decided in his heart to accept the movie, but he just watched her excited state and couldn't find a chance to interrupt her.

After finally waiting for her to finish speaking, Cheng Kaige opened his mouth and said: "I accept this movie!"

Xu Feng was overjoyed when he heard the words, and couldn't help pulling Cheng Kaige to continue discussing the film's production in depth.

After spending a few days on the filming of "Farewell My Concubine", Lin Weimin's work has fallen into a busy schedule again.

The compilation and review work of "World Literary Masterpieces Library" is in full swing. Although there were some objections and doubts at the beginning of the demonstration of this huge project, these voices gradually disappeared under the rapid advancement of Lin Weimin.

Everyone understood that Lin Weimin was determined to do something unprecedented in his tenure, and he had already communicated with him, and he couldn't stop it.

This afternoon, Lin Weimin finished examining a manuscript and came to the office of Tongwen News Agency.

"Li Xin, how is it? Are you used to the work here?"

Years ago, Li Xin, the director of the first editorial office of contemporary literature, was poached with a high salary. In order to retain talents, Lin Weimin gave Cheng Zaochun an idea. Give him a promotion in a legitimate way.

When Li Xin arrived at the publishing department, he lived up to the high expectations of Cheng Zaochun and Lin Weimin, and completed the task brilliantly.

Because of this, he was promoted to the vice president of the News Agency, and was just transferred a few days ago.

The office of Tongwen News Agency is next to the second editorial office of contemporary literature. It used to be one office, but now it has two offices. Li Xin has his own separate office.

Although he did not go abroad to the literary agency, the content of his work has changed, and Li Xin also needs to adapt.

Seeing Lin Weimin, Li Xin stood up, "No problem, just a little busier than before."

"sit!"

Lin Weimin pulled him to sit down, first chatted for a few words, and then talked about work.

"The work in the agency is relatively busy, and it is impossible for me to manage the Tongwen agency in such a detailed manner as last year.

I specially transferred you here this time because I want to entrust you with a heavy responsibility.

Last year, our Tongwen News Agency made great efforts in the field of martial arts novels and achieved very good results. It should be said that we have gained a firm foothold in the domestic publishing industry, but such achievements alone are not enough. Let’s talk about your connection Come down to see the development path of Tongbunsha! "

After working in the new position for a week, everything that should be adapted has been adapted, and it is time for him to flex his muscles.

Li Xin is well aware of Lin Wei's purpose for polling, so he has been thinking about the future development of Tongwen News Agency these days.

He pondered for a moment, then looked at Lin Weimin, and said the results of his thinking these days.

Li Xin's idea is that Tongwenshe is based in the field of popular literature. It is definitely not enough to have achievements in the subdivision of martial arts novels. This year, it should continue to make efforts in the fields of officialdom literature and criminal investigation literature.

Official literature and criminal investigation literature were born out of the reform literature that was popular in the past few years, but now they have gradually become "anti-corruption literature" and "investigative literature", focusing on reflecting all kinds of corruption, illegal and criminal behaviors in society, Expose, criticize and criticize.

In recent years, officialdom literature and criminal investigation literature have entered a period of vigorous development, and the readership has continued to expand. This is inseparable from the occurrence of more and more corruption and public security cases in society.

After he briefly finished his thoughts, Lin Weimin asked curiously, "You mean to focus on these two fields this year?"

Li Xin nodded, "Last year, the Tongwen Society was first established, and the route you planned for the Tongwen Society was to focus on martial arts literature. The achievements of the Tongwen Society in the past year have fully demonstrated that your vision and decision are completely correct Our Tongwen Society is small in size and subject to the constraints of the Guowen Society, which is not suitable for the development path of opening and closing. After a few years, we have thoroughly grasped and thoroughly grasped various subdivisions of popular literature, and mastered a large number of author resources and copyrights. Resources may be more suitable for our development."

After listening to his words, Lin Weimin nodded slightly, and praised: "The thinking is very clear."

Li Xin said modestly: "They all came according to the route you set."

"You don't need to flatter me." Lin Weimin smiled and waved his hands, "Now that you have an idea, you may as well implement it boldly. Now several colleagues in the agency are concentrating on the field of martial arts literature, and we must focus on officialdom literature And criminal investigation literature, your burden is not light!"

"President, can you poach some people from outside?" Li Xin suggested.

"Where do you dig it? How many do you want?"

""Woodpecker", I contacted. If it is compiled, two people can come over."

Lin Weimin was a little surprised, "The efficiency is very high!"

"Work waits for no one, and there is no relevant editor. Doesn't that mean that a smart woman can't cook without rice?"

"Woodpecker" magazine is a literary journal of the public security system. It was founded in 1980 and specializes in criminal investigation documentary literature. Over the years, it has been widely praised by readers, and the sales volume of a single issue reached 180 million copies at its peak.

The big difference between popular literature and pure literature is that readers of pure literature usually have mixed reading tastes. What they look for is literariness, ideological quality, and artistic quality, and they often ignore the type or theme of the story of the work.

But readers of popular literature are different. They often have a single hobby. Those who like martial arts novels just like martial arts novels.Those who like to read romance novels like to read romance novels.

There are also many readers whose reading tastes span multiple segments, but the difference is much more obvious when compared with pure literature.

Therefore, if you engage in popular literature and specialize in a specific field, it is easy to gain a group of fans. The success of "Woodpecker" is the best example, and Tongwen News Agency's development last year is also the same. When you see the books published by Tongbunshe, you will subconsciously have the desire to buy them.

Reform literature, a stylized theme born in the early days of reform and opening up, has undergone many changes in the course of so many years of development. Official novels, criminal investigation novels, and historical novels can all be regarded as branches of reform literature, but not entirely. The relationship between them is more like the intersection of sets and sets.

Therefore, "Woodpecker" has published a large number of official novels and criminal investigation novels in recent years, and many of them are quite influential, making a group of writers.

For example, Liang Shouchen who wrote "County Magistrate with Painted Face", Li Jihua who wrote "Kidnapping" and so on.

"Okay. I promise you about this matter, and I will communicate with Lao Cheng."

Lin Weimin agreed to Li Xin's request, feeling the leadership's support for his work, his mood lifted.

"In addition, you should urge the colleagues in the editing room to expand their reading range and grasp the essence of various subdivided literary fields.

We can't break into a subdivided field and just poach people once. There are not so many establishments in the agency.

Last year everyone was too busy with tasks, so I didn't make too many demands in this regard. This year you are here, and you must implement this work well. "

"I understand, I will definitely urge everyone more later." Li Xin responded.

After the conversation, Lin Weimin got up and left Li Xin's office, and Li Xin sent him out.

As soon as he arrived at the door, he ran into Cheng Zaochun, and saw his face beaming with joy.

"For the people, I really have you!"

(End of this chapter)