China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 187 What method did others use to hide their private goods?In-depth talk with Director Zhang
Sure enough, in the subsequent interactive session, the host Jing Wei was the first to ask questions.

"Director He Fang, what suggestions and feelings do you have after watching "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins", can you tell everyone?"

At this time, the staff immediately handed over the microphone, and He Fang took it with a wry smile.

"Well... Director Zhang's movies are nothing to say. The quality of his movies has been stable for so many years, and his movies are very artistic. Although he has made some commercial movies over the years, in my eyes, he still has a very strong artistic quality. What is expressed does not depart from the category of art films."

""The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" continues the artistic expression of Director Zhang's film. Whether it is the script, scheduling, or screen, including the performance of the actors, it has reached the top level. This is an extremely excellent movie. I believe the box office will definitely Not too bad, with a box office of 6 million yuan."

After He Fang finished speaking, he took down the microphone, and everyone froze for a moment. Is this the end?What he said was very empty. It was a different matter from his evaluation of other movies before. I felt that he was perfunctory.

"Why is the base of 6 million instead of 7 million or 8 million?" Jing Wei asked.

"That's because there will be other powerful movies blocking it in the future, such as my movie that will be released on the 29th. So, there is only half a month ahead to act recklessly."

"Ha ha……"

The audience laughed, and Zhang Yimou also laughed, but the smile was a bit far-fetched.

Because he saw that He Fang had other ideas about the film but didn't say anything. As a great director who pursues perfection, Zhang Yimou really wanted to hear what the most powerful newcomer director at the moment had different ideas about the film.

Afterwards, the premiere came to an end, at about 11:30 p.m., when the premiere ceremony ended, He Fang first bid farewell to the crew of "Three Dozens of Bone Demons" and asked them to sit on a soft bed and go back to Changsha, just in time to sleep and arrive in Changsha tomorrow morning , I will be filming tomorrow.

If he wants to be late, He Fang will take the earliest flight back to Changsha at [-]:[-] tomorrow morning.

After that, he went to the thank-you reception of "Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling". At the meeting, he clinked glasses and chatted with many people in the circle.

Even the author of the original work came over to ask He Fang if there was anything else he wanted to say about the movie. As one of the screenwriters, maybe he could chat with him.

He Fang smiled, he didn't like this woman, and He Fang didn't like her works and Zhang Ailing's works.

Maybe it's because of the generation difference, he can't get their thoughts... This person can't say too much, let's stop.

Some people, like Ye Wenjie in "The Three-Body Problem", are full of hatred for this world, so they pray to the Three-Body Problem to save themselves and the world.

To put it bluntly, Ye Wenjie represents the fate and thoughts of a certain group of people. Ye Wenjie prays for the Trisolarans to rescue them, and a certain group of people prays for the American emperor to rescue them. In the final ending of "Three-Body Problem", is the Trisolarans rescued? Killed the Earthlings or enslaved and wiped out the Earthlings?
The Trisolarans are essentially the same type of people as the Americans and the West, so the beliefs of this group of people are very problematic. What they believe in is just a group of demons.

"The Three-Body Problem" is a great book, which made He Fang realize how extreme human beings can be when they are weak, and how extreme they can be to do stupid things that recognize demons as gods. This lesson alone is enough for He Fang to understand: Your powerful outsiders cannot be trusted, never should be.

The original author received a cold reception from He Fang, and she felt from He Fang's attitude that they are not the same kind of people, and they will never be able to reach a consensus in terms of thinking.

So, for a reason of greeting, the two parted ways.

"Why, do you have a different opinion on her?" Fan Ye came out of nowhere and asked where.

"Yeah, there is a generation gap, and some ideas don't agree very much."

"Why don't you agree with the law?" Fan Ye asked.

"How about we find a place to talk in detail?" He Fang raised his eyebrows.

Fan Ye looked around, "I just went to the bathroom and went to the wrong place, the fire exit next door is so scary."

He Fang suddenly became interested, "Do you want me to accompany you to find out the secret?"

"Then you go first, I'll come over later." Fan Ye said in a low voice.

Hiss, exciting...

He Fang put down his wine glass, then walked towards the bathroom, and deliberately stuffed a few pieces of paper into his pocket, but everyone didn't pay attention, thinking that he was going to the bathroom.

After 3 minutes, everyone saw Fan Ye also went to the bathroom.

……

About 10 minutes later, He Fang quietly went out first, and just happened to meet someone.

"Hey, Director He, you are..."

"Oh, go there and smoke a cigarette."

"Oh, I understand. Director He..."

Fan Ye hid behind the door, listening to He Fang going away with others, she was a little scared hiding alone in the darkness, but fortunately He Fang's text message came quickly.

"No one, come out quickly."

Only then did Master Fan be saved.

It's exciting, and most people don't understand this kind of happiness.

……

"Hey, Director He, where have you been? I'm looking for you everywhere. If you're tired, why don't I take you to rest first?" Zhang Yimou said.

"You haven't finished your work here, have you?"

"It's almost there. All the important guests are gone. Other people are entertaining the rest. Let's go. I'll see you off."

"Okay, let's go."

Afterwards, He Fang and Zhang Yimou came out together and got into the waiting car. Tong Weidong drove the Q7 that He Fang had left in the capital.

The two chatted after getting in the car, and Zhang Yimou spoke first.

"Director He, do you have any other opinions on "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling"? I think some words seem to have been left unsaid." Zhang Yimou said.

"Hmm..." He Fang pondered for a moment, he didn't know whether he should say it, after all, Zhang Yimou also belonged to the generation of the original author and the others, and some ideas seemed to be similar.

In fact, Zhang Yimou's films have always been very critical, but like the fifth-generation directors, he is a restrained critic, not as direct and cynical as the sixth-generation directors. The fifth-generation directors are better at expressing implicitly.They are: I don't say my criticism directly, but you will know what I am criticizing after a little thought.

So He Fang is not sure whether his words will make Zhang Yimou think that there is a cognitive gap between them, so He Fang fails to poach corners.

Therefore, he was wondering whether he should say something.

"Director He, is there anything you can't say? Don't worry, I can handle any criticism. Let's be honest, I'm not that narrow-minded." Zhang Yimou saw that He Fang was hesitant, so he urged him again.

"Okay, Director Zhang, I'll just say something straight."

"You say, no problem."

He Fang nodded, took out two cigarettes, and handed one to Zhang Yimou. He waved his hand. He had quit smoking more than ten years ago.

When He Fang saw that Zhang Yimou didn't smoke, he stopped smoking.

"It's okay, you smoke."

"Oh, let's smoke later. I have to tell you this. Americans have been instilling in the world the idea that Americans are the savior. They have incorporated this idea into many movie stories. This has led many audiences around the world to believe that no matter what happens to us, there will always be a white person, or an American, who will save us."

"For example, in "Avatar", the Americans went to the planet Pandora to grab resources and colonize, but they were resisted. At this time, you thought the movie was criticizing those human invaders, but the movie immediately told the audience a heroic story, Who represented justice and defeated the invaders?"

"That's right, it's still Americans. It's the power generated by the love between the American Avatar and the Na'vi princess, which saved the aborigines of Pandora. In the end, the aborigines accepted the Americans represented by Avatar and regarded them as He is a leader and a god. Maybe I say this is abstract, but I want to say that the most interesting thing about this movie is that it is a combination of the logic of the other two movies. The other two movies, one called "Arabian Lawrence," and one called "Pocahontas."

"What is "Lawrence of Arabia" about? Arabia has suffered colonial invasion, and the Arabs have nothing to do with the invaders no matter how they resist. At this time, they want to succeed unless there is a miracle. At this time, there is a British Army intelligence officer named Lawrence led the Arabs to successfully defeat the invaders. What is the core idea of ​​this movie? It is this: Colonial rebels can only win the rebellion under the leadership of the colonists."

"And what story does "Pocahontas" tell? It tells the story of the Indian princess bravely rescuing the British explorer and then resolving a war among alien races. The real core is about the Indian princess falling in love with the colonists, Going up to the invaders is a kind of romance, a kind of love, and because of your love for the colonists, the colonists will help you save your country and nation.”

"So, isn't "Avatar" a fusion of the two concepts of "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Pocahontas"? Who saved Pandora? It was Avatar. Who fell in love with Avatar? It was Na'vi Princess Neytiri. The resistance of Pandora's aborigines has been unsuccessful. What should I do? The ending of the film tells the audience whether the colony's rebellion can be successful. Only under the leadership of the colonists can the rebellion be won. , because the native princess fell in love with the colonists, so that the colonists saved their nation because of her."

When He Fang said this, he couldn't help it anymore, then he took out a cigarette and lit it.

Zhang Yimou was shocked when he heard this, and after watching He Fang finish lighting his cigarette, he suddenly said, "Give me one too."

He Fang was stunned for a moment, but still gave Zhang Yimou one and helped him light the fire.

"Let me say the worst thing, Director Zhang. The movie "Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" I saw was about: cruel devil soldiers, Chinese people without (mei) help (yong), Americans who pretend to be priests are the saviors .”

Zhang Yimou took a deep breath, "I understand what you said, you mean that the position of "Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" is crooked, but... I didn't think so, what I want to express is that even a prostitute, in They will stand up when the country is in crisis, what I want to say is that in the face of national crisis, prostitutes will also stand up, that kind of scene is very heroic."

He Fang nodded, "Because you were misled by the original story, the story is well packaged, so that no one can see the hidden value of 'Only Americans are the savior' hidden in it. Director Zhang, if you are free, you can go to Take a look at the science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem". When you understand Ye Wenjie's life in this novel, you will know why the original author wrote it like this."

"Oh, then I have to look back. What's the name? "Three-Body Problem"?"

"Yes, I'll send you a text message later." He Fang took a drag on his cigarette.

"So, Director Zhang, do you understand why I didn't comment on the story of your movie? Because I was also in a dilemma, either to expose the ulterior motives of this story, or to praise the American people without conscience. I have been in Hollywood for eight years, Their small tricks have been used in the commercial blockbusters that Hollywood pushes to the global audience."

"I didn't expect that it was also included in your "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins". What is the implicit expression of this movie? Tell all those who have experienced suffering in China: 'Don't despair, as long as the Americans come, you will be saved, Because they're gods. If the Americans help us pull this all down, we'll have as good a life as the Americans, and it's heaven'."

When He Fang said this, Zhang Yimou's hands trembled, his eyes were full of shock.

"Then I will withdraw this movie, and it will not be shown."

"Let's forget it. Anyway, I have been brainwashed many times over the years, and this one is not bad for you. Besides, can you withdraw now? How many interested parties are in it? You alone have the final say Let’s not talk about your movie. You know the reason why I came here on purpose, Director Zhang, if you are separated from Zhang Weiping, you can give priority to cooperating with us.”

"I will give you enough funds and creative freedom, you can play however you want. And, as you know, we have the endorsement of the largest domestic theater chain behind us, so you don't have to worry about the release schedule. What's more, you can also go to Hollywood Make a movie, shoot what you want, even if you criticize the United States."

"..." Zhang Yimou looked at He Fang solemnly, the conditions proposed by He Fang were very tempting.

"Why are you so sure that I want to separate from Zhang Weiping? We have worked closely together for more than ten years."

He Fang extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray of the car, "Director Zhang, the authorities are obsessed, but bystanders are clear. I may be more aware of your grievances and grievances with Zhang Weiping than yourself. It's just that you have been coerced by his so-called kindness. You It’s just not easy to get angry, but now you have reached the point where you have to separate. Because Zhang Weiping wants to control you like a pet, the key is that he wants to control you and not give you the money you deserve, which is a bit ruthless.”

"..." Zhang Yimou looked at He Fang in shock, not understanding how He Fang knew all this.

"Director Zhang, I didn't threaten or frighten you with these words. I sincerely want to cooperate with you. I can even help you get rid of Zhang Weiping unconditionally, and let you get rid of the more than ten years he has bound you with kindness. A good brother of the year."

"The most important thing is that I just hope that you will give priority to cooperating with us, that is to say, this is not forced, nor threatened, nor is it a combination of soft and hard. I simply think that a master like you should be in a Create with peace of mind in a free and relaxed environment, without external interference."

"..." Looking at He Fang's sincere eyes, Zhang Yimou fell into deep thought, and he didn't speak.

Soon, the car arrived at the villa.

"Director Zhang, I'm here. You can think carefully about what I said. As I said, I can help you unconditionally, and I won't bind you with any kindness or conditions. My purpose is very simple, which is to create A pure creative space."

"I have a big idea, that is to promote Chinese films. However, it is too thin to rely on my big commercial films. It also needs films from directors like you who have made great achievements at home and abroad. Chinese films need a new generation of filmmakers like me, as well as an older generation of filmmakers like you, only if we two leaders can perform well, can our films go global." He Fang said sincerely.

"..." Zhang Yimou listened to He Fang, a young man's rhetoric, and felt that he wanted to change the world when he was young. After thinking about it for a while, he nodded, "Okay, I understand, I will seriously consider it."

"Okay, let my assistant take you back. If you have time before the Spring Festival, come and see the premiere of my "Pacific Rim." He Fang shook hands with Zhang Yimou.

"Okay, I will definitely watch it, and I also want to watch Chinese 3D science fiction blockbusters. Hey, no, isn't your new Hollywood movie released this month?"

"Heh, I won't hold the premiere of that film, and I won't promote it. Just release it that way, because if you watch the movie, you will know why. It's a bit bloody and violent and the setting is a bit extreme, so it's not suitable for publicity."

Zhang Yimou nodded, "I'll watch it, okay, what you said tonight gave me a lot of new insights, I will seriously consider your suggestion when I go back."

"Okay, trust me, as long as you nod your head, you don't have to worry about anything. Naturally, someone will help you fight against Zhang Weiping, help you separate the family, help you recover the debt, and even help you shut him up."

"Hehe, you have a lot of energy."

"No, no. I don't like to get involved in things that are not creative, but sometimes in this society, you really can't help it."

"Okay, got it, goodbye."

"Goodbye, Wei Dong, drive carefully."

"Ok."

……

He Fang stood at the entrance of the villa, the cold wind in the winter night made his hair fly and cut his face sorely, as if the strong wind hated He Fang very much and tried every means to defeat He Fang.

But He Fang still stood there without moving, watching the car that sent Zhang Yimou leave.

(End of this chapter)