I'm not just a director

The performance lineup for the premiere celebration of "House of Flying Daggers" was very large, with more than 100 dancers alone.

Moreover, the performances of these people are not dancing or singing like at the Spring Festival Gala, but are completely in line with the plot.

In several sections of the celebration, plots from the movie, such as drumming and the chase in the bamboo forest, were reproduced on the stage through dance, acrobatics and other methods.

Not only that, the director team of the celebration prepared 80 sets of fresh and bright costumes for the backup dancers.

The costumes of each performer and dancer are also different.

It should be said that the music style, dance style, and visual feel are all constantly changing.

Not only that, the effects that were not achieved in the movie will be displayed on the stage.

For example, that kind of splendor, magnificence, and crystal clearness are difficult to express in movies, because movies focus on realism, while the stage can fully express freehand.

The lighting, sound and other equipment used in this premiere celebration were five times that used in other singers' concerts, and more than 5 types of work were used.

A general concert only takes two or three days from stage set up to rehearsal, but the premiere celebration of "House of Flying Daggers" took eight days just to set up the stage.

Therefore, this celebration is an unprecedented audio-visual feast.

Therefore, this premiere ceremony is said to be to build momentum for "House of Flying Daggers", but it is better to say that it is a carnival for fans.

Jiang Peian also finally saw the mysterious program prepared by Zhang Ziyi, "Beauty Song".

This was sung by Zhang Ziyi when she offered her martial arts to Jin Chengwu in the movie.

Later, such as Li Zhongsheng sang "The Price of Love", Zhang Xinze's "Love is Like the Tide", Han Hong's "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau", Pu Shu's "Life is Like a Summer Flower"...

In short, Jiang Pei'an's visit this time was a feast for the eyes. After all, this kind of concert with all the stars on the same stage is not common, and these people will not be on the same stage again in the future.

At the middle of the performance, the host invited the three creative staff and director Lao Mouzi to the stage to talk about their feelings about the filming.

The other two leading actors Jiang Pei'an know each other more or less.

After all, Zhang Ziyi and he have been friends for a long time, and Liu Tianwang and Jiang Pei'an also grew up listening to each other's songs.

The handsome guy Jin Chengwu, but Jiang Peian felt a little curious.

The first person to become famous should be the movie "The Forest of Love" produced by the King of Sunglasses.

Subsequent films such as "House of Flying Daggers", "Red Cliff" and "The Famous Man" made him known to mainland audiences.

Of course, his face, like his nationality, is a topic that cannot be avoided no matter what.

Jin Chengwu's mother is from the Bay Province, and his father is the first Japanese Okinawa to transfer eel farming technology to the Bay Province.

When he was a child, his father was busy with his career and stayed in Japan for a long time, so he rarely had the opportunity to speak Japanese. He still could not speak Japanese until he was 7 years old.

He attended a Japanese school in elementary school. His classmates called him "Chinese" and his neighbors called him "Japanese." None of them were willing to play with Jin Chengwu, and his character gradually became more introverted.

Celebrities in the entertainment industry are very interesting. In addition to the common appearances in TV series, albums, and movies as endorsements, later generations have also extended a very interesting activity, appearing in variety shows.

In the later stage, there will be even more crazy business activities, live broadcast to bring goods.

But Jin Chengwu is different from other stars. He almost never participates in variety shows, and often has no works for several years in a row.

But his appearance is still active in everyone's minds.

He seems to disappear from the public eye every once in a while, and his company and agents protect his schedule very well.

Therefore, many people think that he has faded out of the entertainment industry?

As for the reason why Jin Chengwu often disappeared, he himself also gave a response:

The first reason is that he feels that a good actor only needs to focus on his own work.

There is no need to show off some useless things. He just wants to shape each character well and satisfy the audience.

The second reason is that he feels that a job that is too busy and messy is not suitable for him.

Some people say that he only makes one movie a year, but he lives a life that many artists envy the most.

Not only other artists are envious of this kind of life, but Jiang Pei'an is also envious...

At this time, the four people on the stage were already interacting.

"Hello everyone, my name is Jin Chengwu."

"Ahhhh, I like you so much!"

"Jin Chengwu, my husband!"

"Support, always support you!"

Just saying hello to everyone, the audience in the audience was already extremely excited.

And most of them were screams from female fans, their voices so high-pitched that they seemed to break through the sky.

“Because it’s my first time to make a large-scale ancient costume martial arts film, and it’s also my first time to work with director Zhang Yi, I feel very lucky.

Please support us "House of Flying Daggers", we will definitely not let you down! "

Jin Chengwu said with a smile.

Jin Chengwu's speech was quite satisfactory, but it was also in line with his state of mind at this time.

As he said, this is his first time starring in a large-scale ancient martial arts film, and he has been active in the entertainment industry in Hong Kong, Taiwan or Japan before, and has rarely collaborated with mainland China.

This cooperation is not only his attempt, but also his attempt to gradually shift the focus of his work to the inland.

Next came Liu Tianwang's speech. Compared with Jin Chengwu's cautiousness, Liu Tianwang was much more natural.

"If you give me one more chance to act, I will perform better and my martial arts moves will have more feeling..."

Liu Tianwang feels that there are many differences between Hong Kong directors and mainland directors, which are worthy of his study and research. This is why he also acted in "House of Flying Daggers" even as a supporting actor.

Look, this is Liu Tianwang's self-cultivation. Let's not praise how beautiful and exciting the movie is.

But when I praise your mainland directors, especially Lao Mouzi, can you not feel excited?

"As a heroine, I think the most difficult thing in a movie is to remain blind while acting."

Zhang Ziyi said with a smile that Zhang Ziyi sacrificed a lot for this performance. In order to strive for authenticity in several passionate scenes in the movie, she did not choose to use a stand-in.

At the same time, in order to play the role of a blind girl, she ate and slept with a blind girl for two months. Except for going to the toilet, the two basically lived together.

"Ziyi, we all know that this is your third time working with Director Zhang. Can you use three words to describe your three collaborations with Director Zhang?"

A reporter in the audience asked.

Zhang Ziyi thought for a moment, then smiled and said:

""My Father and Mother" is about crawling, "Hero" is about standing, and "House of Flying Daggers" is about walking. I hope I can still run in the future, if Director Zhang gives me a chance."

Zhang Ziyi's answer is very interesting. Whether crawling, standing, walking or running, children are at different stages of growth.

Moreover, the witnesses or helpers at these stages are undoubtedly the children's parents.

Zhang Ziyi's words obviously treat Lao Mouzi as a relative like a "parent", and she not only respects but also relies on him.

Hearing Zhang Ziyi's answer, the audience burst into thunderous applause.

"Haha, what Ziyi just said is serious. She is a very good actor. A good work cannot be separated from a good actor. We are just making each other successful."

Lao Mouzi took the phone and said with a smile. "Director Zhang, whether it's "Hero" or this time "House of Flying Daggers", we can see that you have your own understanding of martial arts movies. In the future, how do you think martial arts movies should be made?"

A reporter asked.

How to shoot a martial arts movie?

This is a big question, and it sounds unreliable.

But in fact, it really means getting to the root of the problem.

The early Shaw Brothers movies have brought martial arts to its fullest, and even allowed the genre of martial arts movies to go abroad and to the world.

Then director Li Min won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which not only elevated the status of martial arts films, but also made more foreigners aware of martial arts films.

Following closely behind is "Hero" released by Lao Mouzi two years ago.

Stimulated by high box office, domestic martial arts movies have exploded.

But there is only one "Hero", and there is only one Zhang Yi. Most of the martial arts movies that followed the trend ended up being a complete loss...

On the stage, Lao Mouzi thought for a while, and finally shook his head slowly and said:

"How to make martial arts movies in the future? To be honest, I don't know about this.

I just like martial arts films. Martial arts films are a type of film unique to China and very influential around the world. "

The so-called martial arts, "wu" is a kind of culture, and "xia" is a kind of spirit.

In his novel, Jin Yong borrowed the words of Guo Jing to say "the one who serves the country and the people is the greatest chivalrous person", which summarizes the core spirit of martial arts.

Since the premiere of "The Burning of the Red Lotus Temple" in Shanghai in 1928, Chinese martial arts films have featured smooth fighting movements, chivalrous spirit for the country and the people, and stories of pleasure and revenge...

As a unique genre of Chinese films, martial arts films have created exciting screen arenas for the audience.

In 2000, Lee won four Oscars for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," which grossed more than $1 million at the box office.

In 2002, Lao Mouzi earned 2.5 million yuan in domestic box office with "Hero".

In 2011, in later years, there were 35 films in the Chinese film market with box office sales exceeding 18 million yuan, of which were domestic films, half of which were martial arts films.

Since the new century, martial arts movies have actively sought to combine with other genres, and have begun to base their content on the martial arts tradition and explore the points of convergence between the martial arts spirit and the times.

Such as "Martial Arts + Fantasy" "Qi Men Dun Jia" and "Martial Arts + Reasoning" "Di Renjie" series.

"Martial Arts + Love" "Sword Rain" and "Tomorrow's War" are also martial arts works packaged in a science fiction shell...

Everyone in the audience applauded. After all, everyone likes to watch martial arts movies, and they are suitable for all ages.

Just as the four of them were about to walk off the stage, Lao Mouzi suddenly picked up the microphone and said with a smile:

"A friend came here today. I called him specifically from the Hengdian studio..."

Hearing Lao Mouzi's words, Jiang Peian felt an ominous premonition.

Sure enough, Lao Mouzi quickly looked at where Jiang Pei'an was sitting. He took the microphone and said:

"He is a relatively low-key person. If I didn't call him up, he would probably have been sitting down there. Welcome to my old friend, your favorite director, Jiang Pei'an!"

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's name, the fans in the audience immediately screamed.

"Damn it, Director Jiang is here too?"

"Director Jiang and Director Zhang have such a good relationship? I didn't even know!"

"Director Jiang, Director Jiang!"

Everyone looked at Jiang Pei'an's position, and in their ears they heard the audience shouting their names loudly.

Jiang Peian had no choice but to stand up and walk to the stage.

"Hello everyone, I am Jiang Peian. Thank you Director Zhang for your kind invitation and thank you for your support."

After Jiang Peian said these words, he was ready to step down. Anyway, he just came up to say hello.

Seeing Jiang Peian trying to run away, Lao Mouzi grabbed him and said:

"Pei'an, you don't have any sense of loyalty. Others come on stage to perform a show and then leave. You want to run away just after saying a word?"

"Director Zhang, I don't have much talent, so please don't embarrass me."

Jiang Peian smiled bitterly.

The audience in the audience burst into laughter when they saw this scene.

"Hahaha, there are not many people who can make Director Jiang feel frustrated, Director Zhang is definitely one of them."

"I heard that Director Jiang worked as an assistant director under Director Zhang when he first debuted."

"Hahaha, good job Director Zhang, catch him, but don't let him escape!"

The audience in the audience shouted with joy, and reporters quickly pressed the shutter of their cameras to record this funny scene.

"Why is this so difficult for you? You guys have released a lot of singles. Today is the premiere of "House of Flying Daggers". Are you not prepared?"

Lao Mouzi smiled, looking like an honest old farmer.

Jiang Peian spread his hands and said:

"I thought I just came here to watch movies and watch the stars' performances. Who knew I had to prepare a program?"

After hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Lao Mouzi got angry and said:

"If you haven't prepared a show, then why are you here?"

"Didn't you call to invite me?"

On the stage, an old man and a young man sang in harmony, as if they were talking about cross talk. The audience in the audience watched with great enthusiasm.

"Hahaha, I'm laughing so hard. Are Director Zhang and Director Jiang performing a project?"

"Tell Boss Guo that I won't go back to Deyun Club today. I want to watch cross talk at the Workers' Stadium."

"This show is great, hahaha."

The audience was watching the joke, while the invited celebrities looked at Jiang Pei'an with envy.

That was director Zhang Yi. From the beginning of the celebration to now, Lao Mouzi's behavior has always been very cold.

Now he was messing with Jiang Peian on the stage like an actor.

Of course, these people also know Jiang Pei'an's identity. It can be said that the pull between Jiang Pei'an and Zhang Yimou has made the entire Chinese film and television industry tremble...

In the end, Jiang Peian couldn't resist Lao Mouzi's invitation, so he cleared his throat and sang "Gong Xi Fa Cai" to everyone.

However, while singing "Gong Xi Fa Cai", Jiang Pei'an also glanced at Liu Tianwang who was standing by with a smile and clapping his hands.

Damn it, why do I suddenly have the illusion of being a minotaur... (End of this chapter)