I'm not just a director

Some people say that "Infernal Affairs" is to Hong Kong what "Hero" is to the mainland.

The former ushered in a new era of gangster films in Hong Kong, while the latter ushered in the era of blockbuster films in the Mainland.

Coincidentally, these two films were released in December this year, two days apart.

They have all made quite remarkable contributions in their respective fields, what about their own "Inception"?

Jiang Pei'an leaned back on his chair and his thoughts were racing. "Source Code" was complained by many people as a romance film dressed in a sci-fi cloak.

And "Inception" is a sci-fi film that incorporates many theories. Based on this, Jiang Pei'an has reason to believe that in China, its influence will definitely surpass "Source Code".

What's more, in later generations, this is the representative work of God Nolan.

"Anzi, what are you thinking? You are so fascinated."

Seeing Jiang Pei'an remained silent, Liu Weiqiang asked with a smile.

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:

"I was thinking, if there is a sequel to "Infernal Affairs", it should be very good."

Hearing this, Zhuang Wenqiang and Mai Zhaohui looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

Zhuang Wenqiang said with a smile:
“How come you see?”

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and said:
"Everything happens for a reason, I saw from "Infernal Affairs" that the two left a lot of hooks.

The hook of this kind of plot is not to pave the way for the development of subsequent events, but to reverse the cause.

If I'm not mistaken, the two of you must have thought about the prequel of "Infernal Affairs", probably the antecedent happened to the two protagonists. "

Zhuang Wenqiang clapped his hands and said:

"Director Jiang deserves to be known as the banner bearer of Chinese films. Indeed, if the box office and word-of-mouth of "Infernal Affairs" are good enough, we really want to make a second film."

For professional screenwriters like Zhuang Wenqiang, there are many wonderful stories in their minds.

What they really care about is that the box office can support them to meet the second part.

This is exactly the opposite of the later generations, when cats and dogs could be screenwriters, and they forced to shoot sequels to launder money regardless of the lives of the audience.

"Hahaha, as I said earlier, Anzi is not an ordinary person.

No matter what people say, he is also a director who came back from Hollywood, and he is more familiar with commercial film routines than us. "

Liu Weiqiang exclaimed.

Cheng Long rubbed his stomach and said with a smile:
"Director Liu, shall we have dinner? You don't plan to let us come to your house hungry, do you?"

"How could it be? It's just a spur of the moment conversation. Let's eat first and chat while eating."

Liu Weiqiang gestured to the nanny, who immediately brought the food to the table.

"Director Jiang, today is a small gathering, and we hope you don't mind."

Liu Weiqiang sat in the chief seat and said with a smile.

Jiang Pei'an pointed to the neatly arranged meals on the table and said:

"Director Liu is being modest. If this is a simple meal, then we usually eat bran and swallowed vegetables. Thank you for your kind hospitality."

"Hahaha, as long as it suits your taste, please."

It was a very pleasant meal for a few people.

The three of them, Liu Weiqiang, are seniors who have witnessed the pinnacle of film and television in Hong Kong until now.

Not to mention Cheng Long, as the oldest person at the dinner table, from a martial artist to an international superstar today, it can only be said that he has richer experience.

Jiang Pei'an, as an upstart in this huge mainland market, is no less than anyone present in terms of fame and achievements.

This kind of high-end game, as long as no one's head is hot and twitching, it is naturally a situation where the host and guest enjoy themselves.

During the meeting, several people discussed the development prospects of the film and television industry in Hong Kong Province and the Mainland.

This is a common topic, but Liu Weiqiang and others, including Cheng Long, are all natives of Hong Kong.

Having seen the glory of the Hong Kong Province in those years, they are unwilling to let the Hong Kong Provincial Film Industry sink.

Since the 90s, Hong Kong Province has become a star-making factory, and superstars have emerged one after another.

Such as the Four Heavenly Kings, Double Monday Dragon, etc., they have witnessed the glory of Hong Kong film and television, and also experienced Hong Kong film and television from glory to decline.

Another 20 years later, the situation is even more regrettable, the old actors are gradually withdrawing from the entertainment circle, and the new actors cannot afford it.

The lack of success, the lack of employees, became the last straw that crushed the film and television industry in Hong Kong...

Jiang Pei'an joked while holding the cutlery:
"I suggest Director Liu, you can go to the mainland like Brother Cheng Long, and keep in touch with the mainland.

After all, everyone has seen the decline of film and television in Hong Kong. Since sooner or later we have to integrate with the mainland, it is better to take the initiative to adapt in advance. "

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, several people had different expressions on their faces, while Liu Weiqiang fell into deep thought.

After dinner, Jiang Pei'an and Cheng Long stayed at Liu Weiqiang's house for a while, and then took their leave.

After the two left, Liu, Mai, and Zhuang smoked while drinking tea.

"Director Liu, what do you think of him?"

Mai Zhaohui, who had been silent all this time, asked suddenly.

Liu Weiqiang shook his head and said:
"It's hard to say, but he is indeed very powerful. He is not very old, but he is extremely experienced in handling things, and he does everything without leaking."

Zhuang Wenqiang nodded and said:

"Although I don't agree with him saying that going to the mainland is the only way for us to develop in the future, his judgment on us now is extremely accurate. The results of last year's Spring Festival file are enough to explain the problem."

"Yeah, it's getting harder and harder."

Liu Weiqiang sighed.

Jiang Pei'an didn't know how many people commented on him after he left.

Even if he knew, he just smiled noncommittally.

Nowadays, no one should try to turn the tide and save the film market in Hong Kong Province, which will only increase troubles.

……

The crew of "Inception" stayed in Hong Kong for more than half a month. Apart from the weightless scene in the hotel, they also had to shoot other scenes.

It was originally planned to solve all the shooting in half a month, but now it can only be postponed for another week.

Fortunately, enough buffer time was left in the schedule later, otherwise something big would happen!

"Teacher, I'm still not sure about the role of Bai Xiuzhu, it's the plot of this part..."

In Jiang Pei'an's lounge, Liu Tianxian asked for advice with the script of "The Family of Gold Fans".

Since the filming of "Inception" involved foreigners, the entire crew filmed according to the normal commute time every day.

If there are holidays and holidays and overtime work, overtime pay will also be made up.

Quite a feeling of sitting in a workplace.

So Liu Tianxian often took advantage of Jiang Pei'an's rest time to ask Jiang Pei'an for advice with the script.

Liu Tianxian is still talented in acting, coupled with the guidance of her mother Liu Xiaoli, she has improved very fast.

After receiving Liu Tianxian's script, Jiang Pei'an glanced at it and probably knew why she didn't understand it.

The men of the Jin family, except for the master Jin Quan, the next generation are all idiots who cannot be supported, they are real playboys.

However, the wives and maids of the Jin family all have their own characteristics and splendor, giving this big feudal family a different color and hope.

Bai Xiuzhu is very beautiful, her family background is very good, she is also a little rich woman herself, and she has all kinds of clothes and jewelry.

But there is only one thing, she is a love brain.

For example, when she first found out that Jin Yanxi was having an affair with other people, she would declare her sovereignty.

When she was about to leave Jin Yanxi, she went back to curry favor with the Jin family because of the third wife's words.

The most high-profile act of showing her love for Jin Yanxi was that she put on a wedding dress and swallowed sleeping pills for Jin Yanxi.

"Teacher, although Bai Xiuzhu is arrogant and conceited, she has a strong personality.

But she has the title of 'the most beautiful woman in the capital', no matter her status as an aristocratic lady or her outstanding temperament.

If Jin Yanxi doesn't like her, I definitely don't believe it.

And Bai Xiuzhu and Jin Yanxi are childhood sweethearts, childhood sweethearts.

Since they were in school, the two exchanged envelopes to express their missing.

When the two had a disagreement and discussed the issue of "ordinary opinion", Jin Yanxi saw that Bai Xiuzhu was obviously unhappy, so she quickly coaxed it away with words.

When Bai Xiuzhu and her elder brother had a conflict, Jin Yanxi saw that Bai Xiuzhu was sad, so she began to comfort and divert Xiuzhu's attention...

All these showed that Jin Yanxi liked Bai Xiuzhu.

But how could he give up their childhood sweethearts so easily.

Turning around to pursue what is not Leng Qingqiu?I don't quite understand it. "

Liu Tianxian Balabala said a lot, but he didn't understand the arrangement of this plot.

Then she said:
"Although this is the arrangement of the plot, if I don't figure it out, it's really difficult for me to take on the role."

Hearing Liu Tianxian's doubts, Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"I understand what you mean. It's great that you can take the initiative to think about the relationship between the characters and the rationality of the plot."

As for Liu Tianxian's doubts, Jiang Pei'an summed it up.

Or this girl is too young to understand feelings at all.

He said in words that the other party could understand as much as possible:
"As you said before, although Bai Xiuzhu's temperament and identity are not comparable to Leng Qingqiu.

But at the same time, you have to understand that Jin Yanxi, a playboy with a good family background, can coax women without any skills.

This kind of person is, to put it bluntly, self-centered.

Bai Xiuzhu is also too arrogant, always saying things like 'I can't do it if I say no', 'I don't allow it'.

Bai Xiuzhu tried to hold Jin Yanxi in her palm to love and restrain her.

Like the sand that can never be grasped, Bai Xiuzhu feels helpless and painful.

Every time we met, we could have a good chat, but Xiuzhu's arrogance like a big lady made us break up in the end. "

Having said that, looking at Liu Tianxian's brighter eyes, Jiang Pei'an said:

"Can you understand?"

"can."

Seeing her nodding, Jiang Pei'an continued:
"So these are just inducements, potential factors for Jin Yanxi to turn her head to like others.

When he met Leng Qingqiu, who was gentle, kind, and not inferior in appearance to Bai Xiuzhu, the two women were compared together.

Sissy, if you were Yanxi Jin, how would you choose? "

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Liu Tianxian thought for a while and said:

"I will probably choose Leng Qingqiu too, teacher, I understand."

Jiang Pei'an smiled gratifiedly and said:
"It's good to understand, to create a character sometimes requires a lot of practice and imitation.

But sometimes, because of your life experience, you will inevitably struggle to understand, so just tell me when you encounter something you don’t understand. "

"Okay, thank you teacher, but I still have a question, teacher."

"You said."

"If you were Jin Yanxi, would you choose Leng Qingqiu or Bai Xiuzhu?"

Hearing this, Jiang Pei'an said without hesitation:
"Bai Xiuzhu!"

Just kidding, Leng Qingqiu in the original book is a green tea who loves vanity and hypocrisy, how can it compare to the young lady Bai Xiuzhu.

What's more, wasn't Jin Yanxi himself responsible for what happened to Bai Xiuzhu and everything that happened afterwards?

Of course, Jiang Pei'an would definitely not tell Liu Tianxian about these reasons.

It can't have an impact on her young heart.

"I knew teacher, you would definitely choose Bai Xiuzhu."

Liu Tianxian said with a smile.

"why?"

It's Jiang Pei'an's turn to be puzzled. Under normal circumstances, everyone should choose the character design of Leng Qingqiu in the play.

"Because I acted it, hehe."

Liu Tianxian raised his head and said proudly.

"Hmm... that's a reason, if you act well, you can't embarrass your teacher."

Jiang Pei'an joked.

"Understood, teacher, you are busy first, I am going to recite the lines."

"Okay, you must pay attention when reciting the lines. You must read it aloud, with your mouth open, and don't eat or contain words!"

"understand!"

"This girl..."

Looking at the back of Liu Tianxian bouncing away, Jiang Pei'an smiled.

……

"Hanyu, your expression is wrong, you should let it out a little more, don't be too restrained, and have a deterrent effect."

Jiang Pei'an looked at Zhang Hanyu on the opposite side and pointed out.

"Good director."

Zhang Hanyu nodded and said, this is an actor with only a subwoofer.

Zhang Hanyu was chosen not only because he and Ken Watanabe had some clashes, but also because he had a sense of calmness and prestige.

Saito in the movie is a top rich and powerful figure, and ordinary actors really can't support this role.

What's more, there is another advantage of using Zhang Hanyu who has not yet made a fortune.

He is cheap!

"Okay, let's do it again! All units are ready, start!"

Zhu Decheng gave orders with a loudspeaker.

After hearing the password, Zhang Hanyu slowly opened his eyes, staring closely at Jiang Pei'an:
"Don't let me find out that you're trying to deceive me, or...you won't want to know."

Although Zhang Hanyu on the monitor didn't move much, just the expression on his face was enough to show the fierceness on his body.

"Where did Director Jiang find these monsters? This look is indeed a bit scary."

Zhu Decheng said slowly.

Jiang Pei'an, who was in the middle of the set, had a deeper feeling for that sense of oppression.

"Oh my god, is this the aura that a voice actor should have? And he's also the voice actor of Donald Duck!"

Jiang Pei'an complained in his heart.

He didn't delay the performance either. As soon as Zhang Hanyu finished speaking, Jiang Pei'an immediately said:

"Don't worry, if you don't get what you want, I have no value for you to use!"

"Better so."

Zhang Hanyu smiled coldly.

"Crack! This shot has passed, thanks to everyone!"

Zhu Decheng said loudly.

"Thank you Director Jiang."

"You too……"

Jiang Pei'an was silent for a while, then looked at Zhang Hanyu and asked:
"Hanyu, is it really you who voiced Donald Duck in "Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck"?"

Zhang Hanyu shook his head and said:
"Not all of them, only the first ten episodes were written by me..."

Jiang Pei'an: Good guy, I was almost rubbed against the ground by Donald Duck. (end of this chapter)