Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 443: Still a Butt Problem

Outside the box, Zhou Mo hung up the phone with a dazed expression.

Da Tiantian waited for him in the room for a while but didn't see him. She went out and saw him leaning against the wall with his lips pursed, so she hurried over to ask what was going on.

"what happened?"

"Someone just called me."

"Who?"

"Child Bureau."

Da Tiantian thought there was something wrong with the movie.

"Someone is causing trouble at the movie?"

"No, Director Tong asked me if we could submit "Songs" as this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film."

Da Tiantian suddenly realized: "Oh, then it's okay."

Zhou Mo was stunned.

"Hmm? Aren't you curious?"

"Why are you curious?" Da Tiantian asked back.

"Have you forgotten? When we were trying to get connections for this film, didn't the censors say that the premise for us to release it without restraint was 'closed-doors, family members discuss their own affairs', to punish past mistakes and prevent future ones, to cure the disease and save people?"

Da Tiantian raised her chin and said: "In terms of the entertainment industry, I can't compare with you, and in terms of certain ways, you can't compare with me."

Zhou Mo humbly asked: "Please explain, Princess Tian."

“Well, you just said that the person who discussed with us at the beginning was from the audit department, and the one who is contacting you now is the Child Bureau. The audit department is the audit department, and the Child Bureau is the Child Bureau. They are different.

By then, if you really win the award, or even if you don’t win the award but are only nominated, the person who applied for you will also have the credit, do you understand that?”

Zhou Mo reacted instantly.

It’s still about the “butt” thing.

"Let the Bullets Fly" is a classic and it really does not deceive me.

"understood."

Da Tiantian blinked her eyes: "What did you reply to Director Tong? Did you agree?"

"Not yet. I told him I needed to think about it for a bit."

Da Tiantian looked at Zhou Mo's expression and said with a smile: "Now a few minutes have passed, have you finished thinking?"

"almost."

"I guess the answer is yes."

"Nothing can deceive you." Zhou Mo smiled.

After all, it is the Oscars, the most popular film festival in the global film industry, without a doubt.

Even though it is the Best Foreign Language Film, it has been nominated in China for so many years but has never won a real award.

Before this, the person who scored the highest in this category was still a hot man.

Lao Mouzi.

Seven applications, two nominations.

The one behind is Brother Kaizi.

It was submitted three times, and one of them was called "The Promise".

Thinking of this, Zhou Mo suddenly felt that the application for the Best Foreign Language Film was just so-so.

Brother Kaizi’s “The Promise” can all be shown.

Compared with "The Promise", "In My Song" is so amazing that I don't know how great it is.

After all, it’s been so many years since “The Promise” was released, but the audience still hasn’t fully understood it.

"In My Song" at least tells the story clearly.

"Then the next step is to hurry up and arrange for the movie to be released in North America. If we really need to report it, the time is quite tight." Zhou Mo calculated the time in his mind.

Da Tiantian opened her eyes wide: "You seem quite motivated. Why do I feel like you are calculating for the sake of winning the prize?"

Zhou Mo spread his hands and said: "Of course I'm motivated. Since I'm applying, it must be more than just a stroll. After all, 'a thief never leaves empty-handed'." Zhou Mo believes that "The Song" has a good plot, good reputation, and good content.

There are even some hidden conditions for competing for an Oscar.

Identity politics, reflectivism, and the problem of recognition (or exposure).

World War II, peace, family.

and criticism of the state.

The above points are not Zhou Mo’s random remarks, but a consensus in the industry.

Especially in recent years of the Oscars, the trend has become stronger and stronger, and if a film wants to win an award, it has to pile on more and more buffs.

For example, regarding identity politics and racial discrimination, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made a formal apology, and has promised to increase the proportion of people of color in awards in the future.

Although there are not many points in "Songs" that are related to racial discrimination, there are several points related to other aspects.

This is also the reason why the audit department told Zhou Mo that "family members should talk about their own business" when he was trying to smooth relations.

After listening to Zhou Mo's analysis, Da Tiantian was suddenly stunned.

"Could it be that you had anticipated this day a long time ago? That's why the plot of 'The Song' is set up so perfectly."

Zhou Mo shook his head.

"No, I just caught up with him."

But if you think about it carefully, there are really many unusual factors involved in "The Song".

Changes of the times, economic development, people’s suffering, gender factors, capital flight, power supervision…

Zhou Mo was stunned for a moment. If he didn't know that the purpose of filming "Song" was purely to watch the fireworks, he would have thought that this was a situation he carefully designed.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. Since we have decided to go for the prize, should we plan our business in advance?"

Zhou Mo nodded: "Of course. If you really count it, the funds needed to compete for the foreign language award are probably more than that in Cannes."

"Then I'll make the call now." Da Tiantian started working immediately.

"Don't worry." Zhou Mo held her back: "Although time is indeed tight, at least we can still find enough time in one night. Let's celebrate tonight."

"also."

The two returned to the private room together.

People were still talking to each other when someone saw Zhou Mo and called out, "Director Zhou."

The room soon became quiet, and everyone looked at Zhou Mo.

As the protagonist, Zhang Ziyi stood up and asked, "Director Zhou, what happened?"

Zhou Mo smiled and said, "Nothing much. I just called the company to discuss the subsequent film and television drama plans related to "The Voice of Song"."

Ok?
Subsequent related film and television drama plans.

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned for a moment. After they reacted, they didn't even care about the wine glasses in their hands and went straight to Zhou Mo.

"Director Zhou, is there a sequel to our "Song"? "

"Of course." Zhou Mo faced everyone's gaze and spoke slowly, every word seemed to be imprinted on everyone's heart: "Let's not talk about other things. Zhang Moujie was just one of them in the events of the three northeastern provinces, and she was actually a relatively latecomer.

There are so many people and so many things in the early stages. Even if they are already set in stone and the dust has settled, if they really need to be filmed, they cannot be summarized in just one movie.

You have all read the information, and you can imagine how much content can be developed here.”

When it comes to cases like this, there are so many places where you can adapt them.

What’s important is how to change it.

In what direction to change.

The domestic market for this type of TV series has not yet been developed, and everything is in a relatively primitive state.

Which cases should be filmed and what attitude should be taken towards these cases.

There is a lot of room for discussion.

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(End of this chapter)