The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 504 The King of Details
For the actors and field workers on the "1937" crew, six, seven, eight, nine and four months were really too hot.

It also rains frequently and is very humid.

In October, the temperature dropped and there was not so much rain, so the crew felt better.

Especially Brother Xiao Ming and Zhang Yi.

In the first three months, they were covered in sweat after just a few steps. In October, they felt cool and comfortable after running a few laps.

However, autumn is quite short in the Yangtze River Delta, and October can be said to be crisp and refreshing.

In November, the temperature suddenly dropped a lot.

Fortunately, this is not the Northeast, and the temperature has dropped, so you can wear more clothes to resist the cold.

The cast and crew of the "1937" crew have survived the scorching heat, and they don't find it difficult to deal with the weather of more than ten degrees Celsius.

The cold wind was blowing that day, and Sun Li came over to rehearse.

Li Shengyao and Sun Li had known each other for a long time, and they didn't exchange too many greetings. They said hello a few times, and then asked Dapeng Bi Gan to take Sun Li around the set.

The role of Sun Li can be regarded as the only female character in the film. She does not have many scenes, but her role is quite important. She plays a young female worker who lost her loved ones on the battlefield but did not give up hope.

In Lee Sung-yew's previous life, the character in "1917" would adopt a baby.

He felt that this part was not good. Anyone who has taken care of a child knows that unless you have magical means, it is impossible to control a baby. Children may cry anytime and anywhere.

It takes a long time to hide from the enemy with a little baby, and the success rate is zero.

Li Shengyao changed the baby into a four-year-old girl.

Sun Li walked around the set for a while, then changed into her role and put on makeup.

"Director, do you think this is okay?"

The stylist immediately led Sun Li to find Li Shengyao.

Sun Li was wearing a cheongsam with small high heels. In order to reflect the risks on the battlefield, the cheongsam had been worn.

She was smiling and her eyes were calm and firm.

Sun Li has acted in many Mingguo dramas in recent years, and she quite has the temperament of a Mingguo woman.

But Li Shengyao frowned slightly.

He turned to Dapeng and Bi Gan and asked, "What do you two think? Have you found any problems?"

Dapeng's eyes widened and he shook his head.

Bi Gan was bolder and walked to Sun Li and walked around twice, but he didn't find any problem.

"It's okay to read more."

This cheongsam has no collar, which makes the actress' neck look longer and more beautiful.

But in fact, the cheongsam of the Min Dynasty has always had a collar. Looking at the photos of Shanghai during the Min Kingdom period, you can find that the cheongsam has a vertical collar.

Li Shengyao then whispered to the stylist: "Don't the cheongsams of Minguo all have vertical collars?"

The stylist was slightly taken aback. Collarless cheongsams have become popular recently. He thought Director Li would follow the trend. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Director, I understand. I will change it immediately."

"Row."

The stylist then led Sun Li away.

Dapeng gave a thumbs up and said, "Director, this is awesome. I really didn't notice this detail."

"You still need to read more books. Knowledge makes people progress."

Li Shengyao then sat on a chair and held his chin with one hand. He always felt that something was wrong with Sun Li's style, and it was not just the cheongsam.

In less than 10 minutes, the stylist came back with Sun Li. This time Sun Li was wearing a cheongsam with a stand-up collar, unable to fully expose her neck, which gave her a more ancient charm.

"Director, do you think this is okay?"

Li Shengyao looked Sun Li up and down, still frowning.

He hadn't thought too much about the role of Sun Li before, and he didn't have any more notes about what clothes the character would wear.

At this time, he felt that it was not suitable for this character to wear a cheongsam.

In Shanghai in the 30s, the most popular dress for women was naturally the cheongsam. But for this character who brings hope and sublime the protagonist, wouldn’t wearing a cheongsam not match the overall aura of the movie?
"1937" is not "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins". This female character is positioned as an ordinary female worker in Shanghai.

"This character is a female worker. If she wears a cheongsam, will it weaken her strength?" The stylist immediately said, "Then I will dress her in work clothes?"

"Try it."

Not long after, Sun Li came out wearing a gray overalls, which looked a bit like a loose version of a Chinese tunic suit. She looked much more energetic overall.

Dapeng and Bi Gan looked on and nodded.

But...

Li Shengyao still frowned.

If the setting were in other cities, Li Shengyao would not have a problem, but the setting is in Paris of the East - Shanghai, the largest city in the Far East at that time, and the famous Shili Foreign Market.

Even if it is work clothes, Li Shengyao thinks it should have a fashionable and foreign feel.

"It still doesn't work. I want to show that she is a female worker and at the same time tell the audience that she is in Shanghai. Her clothing must be fashionable and distinctive."

The stylist nodded with a grimace. He thought for a while and said, "Director, I'll go back and think about it carefully and give you an answer within three days."

"it is good."

The stylist did not give Li Shengyao a satisfactory answer, and then left in a hurry.

Li Shengyao asked Sun Li to rehearse in work clothes.

Dapeng and Bi Gan looked at each other and saw the small flame in each other's eyes.

"As expected of my idol, the requirements are high."

"This is the attitude of filmmakers."

Three days later, the stylist finally came with his latest look and vowed to prepare three sets of plans, which this time would definitely meet Lee Sheng-yew's requirements.

Sun Li changed clothes with the stylist and then appeared in front of Li Shengyao.

The look of this outfit is a jacket and a skirt, with a short coat on the upper body and a long skirt on the lower body.

This short coat is like a collarless cheongsam with the upper part cut off, and the long skirt is a half-length skirt.

Overall, it looks more sophisticated than cheongsam and more fashionable than work clothes.

Li Shengyao nodded, "Okay, I have an idea for this. Let's take a look at your other two plans."

The stylist nodded, and then took Sun Li to change clothes. The second time was a short dress, which looked like a student outfit.

Li Shengyao shook his head this time, "Too young."

The stylist then took Sun Li to change clothes and showed him his third plan.

After Sun Li came out, the eyes of everyone present lit up.

The third set of plans is somewhat similar to the first set. It is still a jacket and a skirt, but this time the upper body is wearing a white short-sleeved shirt.

The short sleeves are puffed and have filigree edges.

This outfit will never go out of style even after the new century.

Li Shengyao likes this combination, it looks capable and stylish.

He clapped his hands and said, "That's it. This matches well."

Sun Li turned around twice in her skirt, "I think this is good too."

The stylist breathed a sigh of relief, "Director Li, Teacher Sun, as long as you like it."

Li Shengyao thought for a while and then said: "Think again and pair it with some small ornaments with traditional characteristics. Not too many, just one or two."

"Okay, I see."

The stylist then left.

Li Shengyao then took out his notebook and wrote down the shooting plan.

November is here, and in one week, they will be officially filming.

Dapeng and Bi Gan stood behind Director Li, both of them looking impressed.

This is Director Li, the king of high demands, high standards, and details.

(End of this chapter)