China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 206 He Fang's Prescription for the Way Out of Hong Kong Movies

After a while, all the famous figures in the Hong Kong film and television industry came. Zeng Zhiwei, as the chairman of the Film Association, took the lead to sit with He Fang, and everyone chatted about the development of Hong Kong films.

"Director He, I am convinced of what you said today. You may not know that there are not many people who really read a lot in the Hong Kong film and television industry. Many of you climbed up from the bottom. Therefore, many of the big truths are not understood, and the profound I don’t understand the theory either. Because we have been manipulated by others for so many years and we are still speaking for others.”

"But your speech today made us understand the logic behind it. That's right, Hong Kong movies have declined over the years, talent has been cut off, and it seems that it will become history completely. This makes us very anxious, but we are helpless."

"Director He, if you can single-handedly promote mainland movies to the world, I believe you can also give us advice on Hong Kong movies. So, I will use your party today to help us give advice."

Although Zeng Zhiwei's voice was a bit harsh, his words were not unpleasant, otherwise he would not be the president of the Film Association with the longest career.

He Fang nodded to Zeng Zhiwei, then clasped his fists and gave a quack salute to everyone sitting here.Hong Kong is more like the Jianghu society in modern society. In fact, He Fang still quite likes it.

"Thanks to all the seniors and colleagues in the Hong Kong entertainment industry for their love. In fact, I am just a newcomer in the film industry for two or three years. I was lucky enough to achieve a little success in filming. It is not worth bragging. Today, seniors and colleagues will meet Come to this reception I held, let me say a few suggestions, and I will boldly say a few words to that kid."

"What you said is wrong, please forgive me for what you said is not good." He Fang clasped his fists again after finishing speaking.

"I mentioned at today's press conference part of the reasons for the decline of Hong Kong films. I personally think there are three main reasons. First, the market for Hong Kong films has been suppressed. If there is no market space, there will be no enough profits. Without enough profits, there will be There is no extra production fee, this is an endless loop, and there is only a dead end in the end.”

"The second reason is that the technology of Hong Kong films has fallen into a lack of innovation. Everyone is pursuing millions or hundreds of thousands of box office, so there is no innovation in technology. When Hollywood's "End As soon as "The Man" and "Jurassic Park" came out, basically the attention of global audiences was attracted by Hollywood blockbusters, and the attention of Hong Kong movies became less and less."

"The third reason is that Hong Kong films are too inclusive and normative. Why is the United States the world's most powerful country? Because their talents come from all over the world. If you look carefully, most of their high-tech creators are Not Americans, of which Chinese accounted for more than half."

"So, if you want to solve the dilemma of Hong Kong movies, you can only solve it from these three points." He Fang said that he picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea.

"We all know the market problem you mentioned, but how to solve it? It was said before that Hong Kong lost Taiwan province and Southeast Asian cities and let Hong Kong films go north, but because of the censorship problem, they couldn't get in at all. Now our films go north. There are many difficulties, How to solve?"

Sammo Hung took a puff of cigarette and asked, and then the others nodded.

He Fang also smiled, "Brother Hong is a good question. In fact, this is a problem of Hong Kong movies, not a problem of mainland censorship. Think about it, why the same censorship makes the same money for mainland film companies? Hollywood blockbusters are the same How do they make money? How do they pass the inspection? Those who run factories know that in order to enter other markets, they must first understand the laws and regulations of other markets, as well as consumption habits, and this is especially true when making movies.”

"Just like the cars from mainland China want to sell to Hong Kong, if you rush in recklessly, you will definitely not be able to sell a car. Because the first steering wheel of the cars produced in mainland China is on the left, and the second price is less than 20. Low-end cars. Who would buy such a car in Hong Kong? It’s low-grade and the steering wheel isn’t right, can it be sold?”

"Well, the mainland has said that it will help Hong Kong films to go north, but you have never understood the policies, laws and regulations of the mainland, and then some movies can't be released, and you feel that the mainland reneges. This is not the way to do business. Even Hollywood wants to curry favor with China. The audience is adding Chinese elements, but you always expect the mainland to accommodate you."

As He Fang spoke, he took out a cigarette from the cigarette case, then lit it slowly and took a puff.

"Everyone, in order to make the movie go global, don't I have to be low-key and flatter Hollywood? As long as I don't violate the principle, I will at least let my movie be released globally by flattering them, and I may get a few dollars in the world." million-dollar box office.”

"Think about it, you can make films that are suitable for the mainland market. Now which of the best commercial films in the mainland has a box office that is not hundreds of millions or hundreds of millions? Are you afraid that Hong Kong movies will not be able to do so if they have a box office of hundreds of millions?"

"This is the first mainland market. You can eat and drink enough to ensure the development of Hong Kong films and the problem of talents. The second is the international market. You go to the international market and go to the domestic market more freely than I go to the domestic market. , after all, the global influence of Hong Kong movies is still there. I can get through, but you can’t?"

"If you still can't make it through, then use the simplest method and follow our successful path. In the future, you can shoot whatever we can shoot internationally, using our venues and funds , with our resources, this can always go through, right?"

"The other thing is technology. In the past, Hong Kong movies played with technology. Who still plays with technology in Hong Kong movies now? I saw them play with new technology except Director Xu and Xingye. Other directors are playing with how to make money. thing."

After He Fang finished speaking, some of the Hong Kong filmmakers present gritted their teeth, as if they were looked down upon.

"Okay, since Director He has already said so much, then I, Sammo Hung, will be the first to support."

"I also support it. I think Director He Fang is right." Tsui Hark also expressed his opinion.

"Hey, these years I have been making movies that I like in the mainland, needless to say, I definitely support it." Zhou Xingchi also spread his hands.

"Director He, can I cooperate with you? It happens that I don't lack stories, but I lack funds and resources." Wang Jing said.

"Director Wang, as long as you dare to nod your head and are willing to follow our shooting process, don't make bad movies, and make the good movies we want. I will sign a contract with you immediately. Do you want to sign a director contract or a project contract? Director contract The answer can be ten or eight years, and the project contract can be signed for thirty or fifty." He Fang promised on the spot.

"Really?" Wang Jing was moved after hearing this.

"Of course it's real, the premise is that you have been making good movies and follow our production process. Whoever you want to praise, you can make as much investment as you want, and I will take care of it all." He Fang promised again road.

"hiss……"

Seeing that everyone was excited, Zeng Zhiwei spoke at this time.

"Then if we all shoot like this, how will our actors develop?" Zeng Zhiwei asked.

"How else can we develop? Practice Mandarin well, let go of the attitude that Hong Kong actors are superior to mainland actors, and do a good job as actors. You can train as many Hong Kong actors as you want." He Fang promised.

"According to what you say, aren't we assimilated by the mainland? That's not acceptable." Suddenly someone stood up and spoke out.

He Fang glanced at this person, smiled wryly and shook his head.

"That's up to you. You want to earn other people's money, but you also use your arrogance to step on others. There is no such good thing in the world. Besides, what you call being assimilated by the mainland, we are all Chinese and one family, there is no assimilation , there is only integration. But now you have been assimilated by the Westerners, and your fate has been manipulated by them, and you can only become puppets in their hands."

"I personally think that you have to be clear within yourself. Anyone who tries to obstruct the development of Hong Kong films has ulterior motives. Don't be tricked by these people, and eventually Hong Kong films will die out. Anyone who tries to separate the integration of Hong Kong people and mainlanders People here have ulterior motives, and we need to see clearly whether they are serving Hong Kong’s good, or they are acting as lackeys of the British.”

"You, you sow discord..." The man wanted to hit him angrily.

"Stop." Sammo Hung nodded and glared at this person angrily, "Let me express my opinion, I support He Fang's statement and practice. From now on, everyone in the Hong family class must learn Mandarin, and must handle the relationship with the mainland with an open mind, and then fully develop inland."

Sammo Hung said this and then looked at Jackie Chan, Jackie Chan nodded.

"Let me also make a statement. Everyone knows that my team is internationalized. In addition to international projects, we will try our best to integrate with the mainland. This operation may cause part of the Hong Kong film industry to split, but , What He Fang said just now makes sense. If you don’t do this, you are trying to hinder the development of Hong Kong movies and trying to make Hong Kong movies go extinct.”

"Originally, the road of Hong Kong films is to go international, but after so many years, I believe everyone will understand whether this international route can go through. There is no way out. In this case, we must first survive and then develop. To survive, we must continue The film market in the mainland, this is our only way."

"Therefore, some people should stop talking to me about politicization and assimilation. If you have the ability, you can give Hong Kong films a second way. Can you convince the British to help us sell films to the world?"

After Jackie Chan also expressed his opinion, the Hong Kong filmmakers at the scene fell into silence.

"Everyone, don't worry about this matter. You can slowly discuss it among yourself. I am just giving a suggestion. Whether to do it or not, how to do it is up to you to decide. However, I want to remind everyone: leave it to Hong Kong. The time for movies is running out, Hong Kong film actors born in the 80s and 90s are almost gone, and the market is gone.”

"What you can see is that Korean films are now fully developing, and they have greatly replaced the status of Hong Kong films in Asia. In addition to Korean films, you have also seen that mainland films are also rising. Therefore, if Hong Kong films continue to develop like this, at most ten In 20 years, it is basically impossible to save the gods, and in [-] years at most, Hong Kong movies will completely disappear in history."

He Fang's words made everyone present feel extremely heavy. This really concerns their future.

"Director He, even if we want to enter the mainland, we have no choice. We don't know how to deal with this review." Zeng Zhiwei spoke again.

"Brother Zhiwei, this is not a problem at all. Lake Film Group has an evaluation system that will comprehensively evaluate the feasibility of the film, including review issues. This evaluation system only requires a very low fee, and if you pass the test, you can also get the film and television Fund’s investment and financing.”

He Fang smiled and said.

"Hiss, this...OK." Zeng Zhiwei nodded.

"As for the Mandarin you said, it's impossible for Hong Kong actors to learn it overnight." Zeng Zhiwei asked again.

"Of course, but as long as you have the heart, you can succeed. I remember Fa Ge memorized the lines first for the filming of "Let the Bullets Fly". Just memorize the lines in Mandarin, isn't it difficult? I am also an actor." He Fang smiled .

Zeng Zhiwei nodded and said nothing, He Fang was forcing them.

"Director He, you said before that the third point of Hong Kong movies is too inclusive. How do you say this?" Tsui Hark suddenly asked.

"The Hong Kong film circle is too exclusive. Take the Hong Kong Film Awards as an example. People outside the Hong Kong circle cannot win the awards, right? But look at the three major film festivals or the Oscars and Golden Globes. Are they exclusive? Only the more inclusive circles will have greater influence. Judging from the Academy Awards alone, it can be seen that the inclusiveness of Hong Kong movies is very low.”

When He Fang said this, the person who opposed He Fang stood up again.

"He Fang, you are blatantly trying to swallow Hong Kong movies. First, you forced everyone to make movies that conform to the mainland, and forced our actors to speak Mandarin. Now you want to force us to turn the Hong Kong Film Awards into mainland awards? Are you saying this? Want to annex the Hong Kong film industry."

The man shouted indignantly. Once he finished shouting, the others also looked at him suspiciously, isn't that the case?

"Haha..." He Fang laughed loudly.

"Come on, tell me, annexing Hong Kong's film market, how much can one of our mainland movies increase the box office? It's not bad if a movie can increase the box office by 2000 million. Do we care about this 2000 million?"

"Okay, then tell me again, will our technology be more advanced after the annexation of Hong Kong movies? I can say that the film technology in the mainland is now comparable to that of Hong Kong. Can you make "Pacific Rim"?"

"Come on, tell me again, after the annexation of Hong Kong films, what benefits have our mainland films gained? Is it the increase in the market? Or the advancement of technology? Or other benefits? I can say this, from the perspective of benefits. It would be in our greater interest to say there are no Hong Kong films."

"However, we mainlanders have never only talked about interests but not affection. What we hope is that after Hong Kong comes back, both economics, politics, and movies must develop, so that we can show the benefits of coming back. This is what I am today. Here are so many fundamental reasons, if only for profit, I would rather die watching Hong Kong movies."

After He Fang finished speaking, he looked at this man with murderous eyes.

"You, you, you..." The angry man was speechless.

"Okay, don't talk about it. I think He Fang is right. From the perspective of interests, the death of Hong Kong movies will do more good to the mainland than harm. They are here to help us, not to harm us. Can't we be more tolerant? ?" Sammo Hung went crazy again.

(End of this chapter)