Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 260 Another new work? Answers to everyone’s questions about Peking Opera!
In fact, Bao Guowei originally wanted to work on "Titanic".

In 1912, the real-life Titanic set out from Southampton, England, and sank in front of an iceberg in the North Atlantic.

In 1997, James Cameron put this story on the big screen and became a masterpiece that touched countless people.

There are so many stories to write in between.

Whether it's Rose's choice of love and bread, the bravery of the protagonist, or the tragic display of true humanity.

If this movie can be adapted into a drama, it will also be a landmark work.

But Bao Guowei later changed his mind.

First of all, the reason why the film "Titanic" became so popular is not only the plot, but also the numerous lens language arts accumulated by film technology, plus the special effects of the sinking of the Titanic. It is too difficult to reproduce it on stage.

Put on the movie screen?

In today's China, not even one "The Godfather" can be filmed, let alone "Titanic."

Secondly, considering the current situation, a movie like "Titanic" that shows love may still be a little inappropriate.

In comparison, "The Shawshank Redemption" is much better. Most of the scenes are basically in prison, and its profound themes are more thought-provoking in this era.

Bao Guowei told Shang Xiaoyun and Cao Yu about the drama plot adapted from the later movie "Shawshank Redemption".

"I want to set the timeline during the Beiyang government period. This is the story of Andy, a banker who is unwilling to work for the warlord."

"In order to stop Beiyang Prefecture's financial persecution of the people, Andy was unfortunately caught by the military police and imprisoned. A certain warlord leader sentenced him to life imprisonment. Andy experienced various hardships and injustices, but he always remained With hope and dignity. A few years later, Andy escaped from prison after years of planning, exposed the corrupt practices of the warlords to the world, and joined Mr. Sun's camp in the south, contributing to the economic work of the national government under Mr. Sun's rule. .”

Seeing the confused looks in everyone's eyes, Bao Guowei smiled implicitly, feeling a little unsure.

After all, compared to the original movie, it is still somewhat difficult to adapt it into a drama.

Not only is the lens language different, the drama also pays more attention to individual performances and the expression of lyrical artistic conception. Moreover, Bao Guowei still needs to make many localization transformations.

The effect of this is a bit confusing.

But surprisingly, Shang Xiaoyun and Cao Yu seemed to be very satisfied with the script.

Shang Xiaoyun took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "Based on Bingwen's description, I think it is a very novel story. Putting the stage scene in a prison seems to have never happened before. The character is in the darkest environment in the story, but he is still able to maintain spiritual salvation and insist on using his own wisdom to fight! "

He put aside his previous concerns, cupped his hands and said, "I was a little doubtful about you Bingwen before, but now I am convinced. Bao Bingwen is indeed well-deserved!"

"Sir, that's ridiculous." Bao Guowei breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but his face remained unchanged.

But Cao Yu's reaction was completely different. He didn't know when he took out a pen and paper, and started writing and drawing on it while listening. When he heard something moving, he would also draw circles on it.

He raised his head and said: "Mr. Bingwen, this is an excellent story. Redemption and struggle are the themes of our country today."

The expression on Cao Yu's face couldn't help but become excited.

"Since the Qing Dynasty, our country has been humiliated and exploited, and resistance has never been heard. However, the voice of the capitulationists has never been quiet. From this drama, you can not only feel the ups and downs of the plot, but also the It can tell the audience that we should be like Andy, never give up the hope of life, and finally achieve self-rebirth!”

After Cao Yu analyzed this, Bao Guowei felt a little embarrassed.

Does the plot you adapted really have this effect?
But when I started, I didn’t plan like this!

"But I still have a doubt." Cao Yu looked at Bao Guowei strangely. "Why is the protagonist's name called An Di? Does it have any meaning? The surname An is still a bit rare, and I can't think of the meaning. Please answer your questions, Mr. Bingwen."

"Ah this."

Bao Guowei looked embarrassed. He could say that he chose this name because the protagonist in the original movie was named Andy. Didn't he want to change it?
"No meaning, just that"

But before Bao Guowei finished speaking, he heard Liming Wei slap his thigh and interjected: "I know, Andi Andi, it should be taken from the meaning of stability and harmony. It must be Bingwen's hope that the future of our country will be stable and harmonious. Do you mean it?”

"Is that so?"

Shang Xiaoyun and Cao Yu both showed surprised expressions and glanced at Bao Guowei as if seeking confirmation.

Bao Guowei looked embarrassed. He never thought that he could explain it like this! I really admire these artists!

But he couldn't refute Liming Wei's face, so he had to say.

"In a sense, you can say that."

Only then did Shang Xiaoyun and Cao Yu show their original expressions. The latter even fell into deep thought. He didn't know if he thought Bao Guowei, a literary giant, was a parallel import, or if he thought there was a deeper meaning in it?
At this time, Shang Xiaoyun still asked a question, because he felt that the previous question had not been answered.

"Bingwen, the plot of your drama script is excellent. If it can be written and arranged, I believe it will definitely cause a sensation in Shanghai and even the country. But what I want to ask is, how does traditional drama adapt to modernization today? How to achieve self-salvation in the tide of history, and how to avoid being lost in the long river of history and becoming a plaything in a display cabinet."

Bao Guowei was obviously ready for this question. He turned his head and stared into the other person's eyes and said with a smile.

"Did sir just say...salvation?"

In an instant, the other three people seemed to be awakened.

Cao Yu slapped his thigh and said, "It's redemption! The theme of Mr. Bingwen's play is redemption. If you want redemption, you have to be like An Di, be determined and never give up."

Shang Xiaoyun looked at Bao Guowei for confirmation, shook his head and said, "It's still a bit general, firm, don't give up, such words."

Everyone would say this, but they didn't hit the point at all, and they still didn't know what to do.

In fact, there is no difference between saying it and not saying it.

"The Macro brothers are right, but they are also wrong." Bao Guowei explained.

"It is indeed the word redemption, but it is not an ordinary redemption."

"Not an ordinary redemption?" Shang Xiaoyun became even more confused. He frowned and stared at Bao Guowei closely, as if he was afraid of missing a word from Bao Guowei's mouth.

"Yes." Bao Guowei nodded and said.

"For the story I'm telling you, traditional drama is now like Andy, who is proud of himself, using the financial knowledge he learned from foreign countries to flex his muscles in the unexplored land of China. He is about to be imprisoned by the warlord.

With Andy's strength, it is difficult to resist and escape. But sir, have you forgotten that you can, like Andy, carve out a new path in prison, and perhaps gain a glimmer of hope? "

Shang Xiaoyun took a deep breath. He felt that his breathing was a little short, and he couldn't help asking urgently: "Reconciliation?"

Bao Guowei's mouth was a little dry and he drank a cup of tea slowly. He didn't continue until Shang Xiaoyun was about to become impatient.

"Faced with Mr. Shang Xiaoyun's problem just now, I may not have a perfect solution, but I want to write such a work. As a drama, he combines modern drama with traditional opera performance forms, and then Incorporating the popular realism, it shows a grand view of opera that is unique to China! ”

He sighed and continued to explain his approach.

"I didn't raise it directly before because I needed a discussion process. Mr. Shang Xiaoyun, you should know that all problems are not solved overnight.

So this "Shawshank Redemption" is my test of the waters! "

"By then, I will be more confident in writing this work that integrates tradition and modernity. I dare not answer your questions, but I can give him some reference."

"Wonderful!" Shang Xiaoyun praised loudly, seeming to be a little bit dramatic. He sat upright, now completely tilted towards Bao Guowei.

He went on to add: "It makes sense."

Previously, if Bao Guowei had not told the wonderful script "The Shawshank Redemption" and directly proposed this idea, Shang Xiaoyun might have really ignored it and felt that Bao Guowei was just rhetoric.

But now it's completely different. After Bao Guowei showed his talents, everything he said became a possible future.

"Is this work after "The Shawshank Redemption"?" Shang Xiaoyun still felt a little unsure.

"Yes!" Bao Guowei replied firmly. "This is my first drama creation, so I need some experience before I can have the confidence to create the work that my husband said."

"I believe you." Shang Xiaoyun took a deep breath, but he still asked curiously. "Just tell me the name of this play, or your idea."

"Of course." Bao Guowei nodded, this is a reasonable question.

He drew a cake for the other party. Wouldn't it be too nonsense if there wasn't even a name for the play?
But he didn't rush to say the name of the play. Instead, he turned to look at Cao Yu.

"But I need help from Macro."

"what?"

Cao Yu, who was originally a student, suddenly trembled and felt a little flattered.

He quickly stood up and said: "Mr. Bingwen, what do you mean? Do you need my help? Is it about the drama? If possible, I am willing to go to pieces!"

Cao Yu's voice trembled slightly, but there was also some excitement and expectation at the same time.

Bao Guowei pressed his body down. Who would have thought that such a young boy would become the famous "Oriental Shakespeare" both at home and abroad?

"I hope you can help me rehearse the drama "The Shawshank Redemption". You should know that I may be good at literature, but I am still a layman when it comes to drama."

In fact, when Bao Guowei came in and knew Cao Yu's identity, he already planned to ask him to help him arrange the play.

Originally, he was still thinking about who to choose as the director. Liming Wei was a good choice, but he still needed to direct the movie "The Godfather".

It is really unrealistic to ask him to help rehearse the drama.

If Cao Yu helps, wouldn't the problem be solved?

Cao Yu opened his mouth and his eyes widened in disbelief. This young writer who had never been masked before actually valued him so much?
But now, I am still a little-known ordinary Tsinghua student, who is just passionate about drama.

"Can I do it?" Cao Yu was still a little unsure at this moment. After all, he had not yet completed a play on his own in a true sense.

But Bao Guowei patted the other party on the shoulder and said, "Okay, I believe in your ability."

Just kidding, if Cao Yu can't complete this play in this era, who else can?
"Hahahaha!" Shang Xiaoyun clapped his hands and praised. "Bing Wen has a sharp eye! Professor Wang Wenxian can tell you that Wan Jiabao is a drama wizard. With his help, these two dramas will definitely achieve great success!"

"In this way, both problems can be solved, which is very wonderful." Liming Wei also nodded happily.

Seeing that the other two people were very supportive, Cao Yu no longer refused. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and said to Bao Guowei.

"If you don't give up, sir, of course I'm willing to do whatever you can to help!"

He cupped his hands, like a general in ancient times.

After thinking about it, Bao Guowei felt that it was a little weird that the other person was three years older than him, but still called him a gentleman. He was even a person like Cao Yu, but he was used to it.

Even Hong Shen, a man with extremely senior qualifications and seniority who is two times older than him, still has to call himself "sir" and "teacher" from now on?

Next, "The Godfather" can be handed over to Liming Wei, and "The Shawshank Redemption" will be handed over to Cao Yu.

Bao Guowei has many ideas and needs the help of these people even more!
Especially with Cao Yu's help, Bao Guowei was convinced that he could win the bet.

"Mr. Hong Shen, I will accept you as my apprentice this time!"

With this thought in mind, he felt that he needed to name the play.

In fact, this is a play that Bao Guowei wanted to write but did not dare to write.

But after seeing Cao Yu, he decided to give it a try!
"teahouse."

Bao Guowei's eyes sparkled.

"This is the name of the play I want to write."

When Cao Yu heard the name, he immediately sat up straight with great anticipation on his face.

Mr. Lao She is indeed a man of this era.

But for this work, Bao Guowei hoped that it would no longer be a copycat, but would instead refer to the form of Mr. Lao She's "Teahouse".

Write your own unique flavor and plot!

(End of this chapter)