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Chapter 306 Teacher Fang is worthy of being enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple
Yanjing, Film Bureau.

There was a banner at the entrance of the building that read "Film Seminar on "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog"."

Although it is nominally a seminar, it is actually a symposium, celebration party and exchange meeting all in one.

Not only the cultural department, the Film Bureau and the Guixi Film Studio were present, but also the Central Television Station, the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Writers Association, the film studio, etc. Everyone gathered together around a huge square table.

There were fruits, peanuts, dates and hot tea on the table.

Xie Tieli, Wu Yigong, Wu Tianming, Xie Jin...

With the introduction of Wei Bi Da and Guo Bao Chang, Zhang Yimou, Huo Jianqi and others had a great opportunity to show off in front of their senior bosses.

The success of "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" made everyone in the Guixi Factory and the youth film crew famous.

But everyone knows in their hearts that without Teacher Fang, they would not be where they are today!
At this moment, Zhang Yimou looked around through the crowd and kept asking, "Is Teacher Fang here?"

Zhang Junzhao, Huo Jianqi and others were also looking for Fangyan, their eyes looking towards the door of the meeting room from time to time.

Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted.

"Teacher Fang is here!"

All of a sudden, many people present turned their attention to Fangyan and Gong Xing who was traveling with him.

Wearing a haze blue mohair short-sleeved sweater, the body of the sweater is embellished with embroidered prints and pearl stamens, which is full of exquisiteness.

"Teacher Fang!"

Zhang Yimou, Huo Jianqi and others swarmed over.

"Long time no see, how are you guys doing?"

Fangyan shook hands with them one by one and when it was Guo Baochang's turn, it was obvious that he shook his hand the tightest and the most vigorously.

Gong Xing stood quietly aside, looking at Wei Bi Da and the others with a smile and said gratefully: "Teacher Fang, our Guixi Factory can achieve today's results thanks to you!"

"No, no, I can't take all the credit for this. That Mountain, That Man, That Dog is the result of collective wisdom and hard work."

Fangyan looked around and commented on everything.

When it comes to Guo Baochang, he is "in command and dispatching well", when it comes to Zhang Junzhao, he is "doing it personally and doing it to perfection", and when it comes to Zhang Yimou and Huo Jianqi, he even directly relayed Okuyama Rong's evaluation to them:

"Japanese filmmakers think that you have already achieved 50% to 60% of the skills of Akira Kurosawa in terms of color and image."

"Kurosawa?!"

When Zhang Yimou heard this, he was so excited that his whole body trembled, and his face turned red, as if he was drunk.

Everyone chatted for a while, and Fangyan then asked about the next filming plans of the Guixi Factory and the youth film crew.

"Teacher Fang, to be honest, we are also looking to discuss this with you." Zhang Yimou expressed his idea of ​​making "Echoes in the Valley" into a movie.

Zhang Junzhao added: "This script was originally given to Chen Kai by Mo Shen, a screenwriter at Xi'an Film Studio. Chen Kai then took the initiative to contact us, hoping that our old classmates could get involved."

"Mo Shen, what a coincidence, he is also my old classmate."

Fang Yan raised an eyebrow, "So what are you going to do?"

Guo Baochang glanced at Wu Tianming and Wei Bi Da who were talking, and said that Guixi Film Studio was ready to cooperate with Xi'an Film Studio, but the factory had its own plans and it was impossible to lend the entire youth film crew to Xi'an Film Studio. So he made a concession and lent Zhang Yimou to Xi'an Film Studio.

Huo Jianqi smiled and said, "So we still want to ask you what the crew should shoot next."

Fangyan looked left and right, "Look at you guys, do you want to continue making art films like "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog"?"

Guo Baochang nodded, and everyone in the factory unanimously agreed that they should make more films of this type, make the company bigger and stronger, and create greater glory.

Fang Yan shook his head and laughed: "Maybe not."

Guo Baochang was surprised. "Why do you think so?"

If we analyze it carefully, the reason why Guixi Factory became famous is not only because the quality of "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" is indeed very high, but also because it was the first to try it.

Employing new directors, creating young crews, breaking through traditional filming techniques, using images and colors to express emotions, each of these is against the will of heaven and is treasonous in the film industry.

Now, film studios across the country have seen the success of the Guixi Film Studio and have begun to follow suit, making art films.

As he spoke, he pointed at the directors of the Xi'an Film Studio, Shanghai Film Studio, Beijing Film Studio and other film studios present:

"Director Guo, can the Guixi Factory compare to them?"

"Teacher Fang, what do you think our factory should do?"

Guo Baochang thought it made sense and was unable to refute it for a while.

“We must be brave enough to be the first to try something new!”

"But what is this crab?"

"I remember there are a lot of ghost stories and weird stories among the people in western Guangxi." Fangyan suggested; "Why not work on horror stories?" "Horror movies? Aren't they entertainment movies?"

Guo Baochang was in a dilemma.

These days, although martial arts films are on the rise, people in the film industry are very resistant to entertainment films.

Although different types of entertainment films such as "The Mysterious Big Buddha", "Murder Case 405", "Wudang", and "Shaolin Temple" were produced, critics and film studios criticized these types of entertainment films, curbing the rise of entertainment films, so that the first climax of entertainment films came to an end.

"Don't worry, Director Guo."

Fang Yan said softly, "I don't know if you've heard that the film studio may become a business in the future and be responsible for its own profits and losses?"

Guo Baochang was very surprised. "Indeed, there is such a rumor. The director told me that in the future, the factory may have to raise funds for filming movies."

Fang Yan said: "So, shouldn't the Guixi Film Studio think carefully about how to gain a foothold and develop in the future film market?"

Guo Baochang murmured to himself: "Entertainment film...Entertainment film..."

Fang Yan said mysteriously, "There is no rush for this matter. You can discuss it with Director Wei, Jun Zhao and others first."

When he patted Guo Baochang on the shoulder, he felt the burden on his shoulders suddenly become heavier.

…………

Soon after, the seminar was officially held.

Gong Xing, Chen Daoming, Zhang Yimou and others sat in the seats arranged for the main creative team.

In the sight, Xia Yan, Shi Fangyu, Wei Bi Da, Guo Baochang and others gave speeches in turn, which aroused bursts of applause.

"That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" is a masterpiece of Chinese literary and artistic films and a classic of Chinese rural films!"

"It is representative of Chinese film art. The behind-the-scenes production, as well as the training of young directors and actors, are all major innovations and feats in the Chinese film industry!"

"........."

Seeing that everyone had spoken, Xia Yan turned to look at Fang Yan, who had been silent, and directly called on him to speak.

"Cough cough."

Fangyan cleared his throat and said, "I think that 'That Mountain, That Man, That Dog' has formed a brand new form in terms of film style and language, especially the use of images and colors to express emotions and narrative descriptions. This is something that previous Chinese directors did not have. It undoubtedly marks the birth of a new generation of directors in the Chinese film industry!"

“A new generation of directors?”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.

"Yes, every generation has its own mission."

Fang Yan said seriously: "In my opinion, from the birth of Chinese films to the present, there are five generations of directors. The film styles shot by directors of each generation have certain common characteristics."

"For example, the first generation is the pioneer of Chinese films and the forerunner of Chinese-language films..."

"The second generation..."

"The third generation..."

"The fourth generation, which I call the 'academic school', has systematic theoretical knowledge, attaches importance to the use of scene arrangement and long shots, and is good at shooting various feature films with realistic significance, such as Director Wu Yigong, Director Xie Jin, and Director Wu Tianming who are present here..."

When they heard their own names, Wu Yigong, Xie Jin, Xie Fei and others were greatly surprised and could not help but fall into deep thought.

“And this fifth generation.”

"Zhang Yimou, Zhang Junzhao, Huo Jianqi and other young directors who are in front of us, as well as the young directors who will emerge in the future, will surely bring about earth-shaking changes to the current film industry!"

“It can be said that ‘That Mountain, That Man, That Dog’ is the pioneering work of the fifth generation of Chinese directors!”

"They have brought the artistry of Chinese films to the world stage, and will even promote their commercial value in the future."

“This is what I believe is the mission of the fifth generation of directors!”

Fangyan danced with his hands and his eyes wandered, passing over the faces of Zhang Yimou and the others one by one.

For a moment, the whole place was silent.

Wu Yigong and the others looked at each other in silence.

"Clap clap clap!"

At this moment, Zhang Junzhao, known as the "fifth generation director", and Huo Jianqi were the first to applaud enthusiastically, unable to control themselves.

Zhang Yimou also clapped his hands in approval, his blood boiling with excitement, and he looked at Fangyan as if he was paying homage to a god.

I can never repay Teacher Fang’s kindness in this lifetime!

Or, should we worship him?
(End of this chapter)