Chinese Entertainment's Shining Star

On October 12, the weather was sunny. Unlike previous years, the autumn in Kyoto this year was very cool. It was not even mid-October, but the temperature had already dropped to 22 degrees. There will be little fluctuation in the next few days, and it will basically remain at around 20 degrees.

This is the most comfortable and pleasant temperature.

Often at this time, the air conditioners in home appliance malls will have a big promotion, because the north is different from the south. In winter, air conditioning is just a decoration. Not only because there are heaters in the north, but also because the temperature outside is too low, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is frozen and can't work.

So if there is no promotion, everyone will have to wait until next year's hot summer to welcome customers.

The leaves of the transplanted century-old ginkgo tree at the entrance of the Star Theater have turned golden yellow and fell all over the ground, like a golden carpet, which has attracted many tourists and Internet celebrities to come here to check in and take pictures.

This is a landmark building in Kyoto.

When the Starry Grand Theater was just built, it was the first cinema in China in terms of land area, number of screening halls, and number of IMAX screening halls. Although the scale of the Starry Grand Theater is no longer the largest in China over the years, it is still the most special cinema in the hearts of countless movie fans.

There is a special exhibition hall in the theater, which contains hundreds of works, all of which are movie posters left by movies that have premiered here and achieved success.

These are both feelings and honors, and they are also witnesses to the rapid development of Chinese films.

So far, many directors are proud that their movies can premiere in the Starry Grand Theater. If their movie posters can be hung in that exhibition hall, it is an honor that many directors dream of getting.

And today, the opening ceremony of Nie Wei's new film "Captain of China" was held in this cinema.

Cheng Kun, Yuan Quan, Lin Qin, Lin Yifei and other leading actors were all present, and Nie Wei, as a director, naturally could not be absent. There were also dozens of media and nearly 200 reporters on the scene that day.

Everyone thought this was a normal opening ceremony, but when they arrived at the scene, the staff led everyone into a screening room.

"Is Nie Wei dizzy? This is an opening ceremony, not a premiere."

"Director Nie is really creative. Is he going to invite us to watch a movie?"

"Attending the opening ceremony of "Captain China", giving us a free movie."

"Haha, Nie Wei likes to be mysterious. I want to see what he is going to do."

There were expectations, doubts, contemplation, and disdain. After the reporters sat down, they talked a lot until the lights in the screening room suddenly dimmed.

"Are you really going to invite us to watch a movie?!" Someone exclaimed, and as soon as the voice fell, the big screen in front of everyone lit up.

"Shudu, Shudu, Sichuan Airlines 8633."

"Please speak."

"There is a problem now. I apply for a lower altitude..."

The screen was slightly bright, but there was no picture, but there was sound. At first, the reporter didn't understand what it meant, but after listening to two sentences, he immediately understood.

The movie "Captain China" was originally adapted from a real accident. This recording is obviously the conversation between the heroic captain and the tower at the time of the accident.

The recording continued to play, and the noisy screening room gradually quieted down.

"Well, 8633, 8400 hold."

"8400, I'm going back, my windshield is cracked."

"The windshield is cracked, right?"

"Yes."

"Has 8633 confirmed that it is returning to Shancheng?"

"Returning to Shudu."

"Alternate landing in Shudu, right? Got it, 8633 first 8400 hold."

A calm conversation ended here, and suddenly a sharp sound of "sizzling" made many people at the scene couldn't help but cover their ears.

"What's wrong?" Some frightened people couldn't help asking.

But more people understood that this should be the time when the rumored accident happened. The windshield of this 8633 was broken at an altitude of nearly 10,000 meters.

Even though everyone knew that the final result was that the entire flight landed safely, many people still felt their hearts tightened at this moment.

It is said that airplane accidents are the least common among all transportation methods, but once an airplane crashes, the chance of survival is almost zero, which is why so many people describe the accident of 8633 as a "miracle".

Because the result of this incident itself is a miracle.

The voice continued, but only the voice of the tower remained, calling 8633 over and over again, but there was no response...

The reporters at the scene also heard this recording for the first time. The tower's call made them feel distressed, anxious, and full of powerlessness. Everyone was waiting for the miracle to happen, but until the lights came on and the screen went out, there was still no response from 8633.

Nie Wei appeared in front of the reporters with a group of leading actors.

Nie Wei took the microphone, greeted everyone first, and then said: "This recording is the conversation between Captain Liu of Flight 8633 and the controller of the control center. When Captain Liu found cracks on the windshield, he promptly reported the aircraft situation to the control center and applied for an alternate landing. However, during the call, the windshield of Flight 8633 shattered directly."

"At an altitude of nearly 10,000 meters, a low temperature of 40 to 50 below zero, scarce oxygen, and a speed of 800 kilometers per hour, under such predicament, Captain Liu led the crew to complete an almost impossible mission and succeeded. One hundred and nineteen passengers on the plane were saved.”

Nie Wei told the story behind this recording. It was rare for reporters not to focus on the star, but on the story itself.

On the one hand, this story is really exciting, and on the other hand, it is also because Nie Wei is so eloquent, every word is appropriate, and the tone is ups and downs, which makes people feel like they are brought into the story, as if they are experiencing it personally.

When Nie Wei finished speaking, everyone couldn't help but start applauding.

When the applause stopped, Nie Wei took the microphone and continued: "They are heroes."

Nie Wei's simple words made the whole audience solemn.

"The story I want to film carries a heroic crew and one hundred and nineteen lives, including my parents."

There was an uproar at the scene, reporters were dumbfounded, and even the leading actors looked at Nie Wei in surprise.

"This is also my original intention of putting this story on the screen. After experiencing life and death, and being in awe of life, I hope that this movie can make the hero not just a word, but can really enter the hearts of the audience and let them understand this word. The real meaning.”

"Thank you everyone for listening to me. The rest of the time will be left to the starring actors around me. If the reporters have anything to ask, please hurry up."

Nie Wei handed the microphone to Cheng Kun and stepped aside, but the reporters were unwilling to accept it. Everyone had just recovered from the shocking news, and they didn't even have time to ask Nie Wei what happened to his parents.

"Nie Wei, you said that your parents also experienced the plane crash. Could you please tell us more about what happened?"

"Director Nie, do you know how your parents felt when they were on that flight?"

"Director Nie, it's because of your parents' experiences that you became interested in this incident and wanted to put it on the big screen, right?"

The reporters didn't pay attention to the leading actors for a while, and all their questions were directed at Nie Wei.

In desperation, Nie Wei could only take the microphone back from Cheng Kun and replied: "There have been many reports about what happened before. My parents were just ordinary passengers. After I got the news, they landed safely. , I felt scared at the time, but the old couple were actually more calm than me, and even ate a bowl of noodles when we got off the plane. "

"As for why this incident was put on the screen, it naturally interested me and moved me from the bottom of my heart. My parents' incident is only one of the reasons, but it is not the main reason."

"China is too short of heroes, whether they are illusory or real. I hope to take more pictures of heroes who can represent China, so that more people can know that we Chinese people are great, and we Chinese people also have many heroes."

"good!!!"

"well said!!!"

The reporters applauded enthusiastically, feeling that Nie Wei's words were particularly inspiring.

"Journalist friends, thank you for your applause. Of course, I hope you can also give applause to the leading actors present. Next, I really want to give the microphone to them. Everyone, please hurry up and visit. The press conference time is limited. ”

After Nie Wei finished speaking, he handed the microphone to Cheng Kun again. This time he simply retreated to the small door on the side, at least twenty meters away from the front desk.

The reporters couldn't laugh or cry, and even Cheng Kun and others couldn't help but laugh.

This time, the reporter finally stopped questioning Nie Wei and directed twenty questions at the leading actors.

"Hello Cheng Kun, we have all seen Captain Liu's photos and videos, but your image is quite different from his. Are you confident that you can play this role well?"

Regarding the appearance question, Cheng Kun knew that someone would ask him early on and had already thought of the answer. He immediately replied: "I'm not doing a celebrity imitation show. When I play this role, it's not about how similar the appearance is, but how to interpret Liu Ji." He is very professional and has the energy to remain calm in times of crisis. I have confidence in that.”

"Captain Liu has a short hair, will you shave off your long hair?" Another reporter asked, pointing to Cheng Kun's hair.

Faced with this question, Cheng Kun did not hesitate and answered directly: "Of course I have to shave my head. I will shave my head after the press conference today. If any of you are interested, you can visit the whole process."

Upon hearing this, the reporters at the scene immediately raised their hands to participate.

It was obviously impossible for everyone to go, but Cheng Kun still called on a few reporters who raised their hands on the spot, and they were considered the 'lucky spectators' at the scene.

"Teacher Yuan Quan, it has been nearly four years since you last filmed a movie, and it has been even longer since you were the heroine in your last movie. You are shooting a movie again this time, and you are still the heroine of Director Nie's movie. Are you feeling a lot of pressure? ?”

Yuan Quan got off the microphone and replied: "Before I shoot every movie, I feel pressure in my heart."

"Because I took this role, I have to be responsible for this role. This pressure is also a motivation. It will not hinder my performance, but will constantly urge me to interpret this role perfectly."

"In addition, after many years, I once again played the leading role in a movie. I am honored to work with director Nie Wei. Although he is very young, his achievements are worthy of my respect. I will also do a better job on the crew this time. Study, please look forward to my performance.”

Every word Yuan Quan said seemed to be full of power, making the reporters on the scene nod involuntarily.

After interviewing the two main characters, the reporters' eyes were all focused on Lin Yifei.

Their eyes were like seeing a gourmet who had seen a full banquet, full of hunger, because they had been waiting for this opportunity to interview Lin Yifei for too long.

"Ms. Lin Yifei, why did you suddenly disappear from the entertainment industry that year?" the reporter asked.

"Because I felt that I was not capable enough, I went abroad for further studies." Lin Yifei replied with a smile.

But this answer was obviously not satisfactory to the reporters, and some people in the audience even booed.

Nie Wei pointed at the host on the side, who immediately understood and picked up the microphone and said: "Please keep the gentlemanly manners of the reporters present, thank you."

"It is rumored that you left China because of the emotional entanglement between you and Nie Wei, and when you returned to China this year, the first person you found was Nie Wei. What is the relationship between you two?" the reporter asked again.

"Friends, we are very good friends." Lin Yifei still had a smile on her face, and her expression did not show any dissatisfaction with the reporter's "unfounded speculation".

At least her self-restraint made many reporters nod secretly.

"Please pay attention to the movie itself, reporters, and don't ask irrelevant questions." The host's serious voice sounded again.

"You have played the leading role in all the movies and TV series you starred in before. Are you disappointed to play a supporting role this time?" The reporter did not ask personal questions this time, but the question was still sharp and unkind.

Lin Yifei was still not angry about this, and replied with a smile: "Of course not, you know, I haven't made a movie for ten years. Although I have studied acting during this period and have appeared on the stage of many dramas, I am actually a newcomer in the film industry."

"As a newcomer, I can participate in such a work by starting over. I am only grateful in my heart, how could I be disappointed."

"And my teacher taught me when I was in school that there is no big or small role, because I am in the play, that is me, do I still dislike myself?"

There was a chuckle at the scene, and it was obvious that everyone was amused by Lin Yifei's humorous answer.

After the whispers fell silent, the host was about to call on the reporter to ask questions, but at this moment there was a sudden commotion in the back row, accompanied by shouts of surprise.

A moment later, a reporter stood up holding up his phone.

"Director Nie Wei, Huayi just announced that it will invest 400 million to produce Director Ning Hao's new work. What do you think of this?"