The so-called Western Swordsman is naturally the "Swordsman of Shuangqi Town".
This is a literary and artistic film. It started without blinking an eye, and it was all done in a flash, highlighting an artistic conception. This would definitely not work in the mainland. Chen Qi wanted to enrich the fighting, but the story line should follow the original film.
After Wang Yang heard this, he asked: "You want to go to the northwest to shoot outdoor scenes?"
"Yes! You can think of it as a Chinese western. The desolation and depth of the Loess Plateau and the roughness and unrestrainedness of the swordsmen in Guanzhong will definitely be fresh for Hong Kong people and even more fresh for foreigners."
"It sounds a bit mysterious, what about the second story?" Wang Yang said.
Chen Qi started talking about Swallow Li San again.
Thanks to the spread of Hong Kong film and television dramas, southern martial artists such as Huang Feihong, Hong Xiguan, Fang Shiyu, and Ip Man are very famous in the mainland. But there are only a few from the north. Only Huo Yuanjia, Da Dao Wang Wu and others are famous.
Yanzi Li San is one of them. In 1999, CCTV broadcast a very popular TV series starring Zhang Li, Lin Fangbing and Li Qi.
Chen Qi designed him to be a folk thief who robbed the rich, gave to the poor, and resisted the government and foreigners, which was a well-known image for later generations. Wang Yang's eyes widened after hearing this, and he kept saying: "This is okay, I'll save it first, you go on!"
"The third one is Yang Luchan. This person is a famous martial arts master in history. His descendants are still alive. To avoid some trouble, we will use a pseudonym and call him Yang Yuqian."
"Yang Yuqian is from Hebei and comes from a wealthy family. He has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. He heard that there was a master named Chen Zhengying in Chenjiagou, so he ran to become a disciple. However, Chenjiagou's Tai Chi was not taught to outsiders, so he tried every means to secretly learn the art. During this period, he met
Chen Zhengying’s daughter, the heroine.
The heroine falls in love with him at first sight and turns her elbows outward. This part can be made more comical by adding some jokes.
The two of them were touring the mountains and rivers near Chenjiagou. They were chasing each other and laughing. To make the scenery more beautiful, it would be better to set it with music and write a song, the effect would be better...
Chen Zhengying found out about this and was extremely furious. He was about to destroy Yang Yuqian's skills, but an enemy happened to come to visit. During the fight, Yang Yuqian saved the heroine. Chen Zhengying also put aside the blame and made an exception to accept him as his disciple.
Yang Yuqian is talented and makes rapid progress.
Chen Zhengying's enemies were in the capital. One day they attacked again and wounded Chen Zhengying with a poisonous concealed weapon.
Yang Yuqian went north to the capital to seek an antidote. It was during the Daoguang period that opium dens were everywhere and foreigners came to China, creating a bizarre scene. The enemy was quite powerful, so Yang Yuqian made peace with a prince who loved martial arts, and the enemy agreed to set up a ring and compete in martial arts.
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Yang Yuqian defeated several great masters and became famous. Finally, he recruited disciples in the capital, determined to use martial arts to strengthen his body and strengthen the country. At the same time, he also promoted Tai Chi and it has been passed down to this day!"
"..."
After Wang Yang listened, he remained silent, walked around the room a few times, and said: "You guys are just following your favorites. National leaders are like this. Mr. Liao likes to do Tai Chi, and Mr. Deng likes it even more. Your intentions are too obvious.
Already."
"Comrade Fu Qi came last time and told the story of Liao Gong. Liao Gong said that Chinese martial arts are divided into two major schools, one is Shaolin and the other is Tai Chi. Since someone from Shaolin filmed it, let's film Tai Chi!"
Chen Qi shrugged and said: "There's nothing we can do about it. We have to consider the issue of trial first. If we can't pass the trial, everything we shoot will be in vain. Even if we pass the trial, there will definitely be some bad guys looking for trouble, so we'll just
You have to do what you like.
Furthermore, Tai Chi is more representative of Chinese martial arts. It has history, stories and culture, so why don’t we film it?”
"Then you guarantee that we can sell it overseas?"
"Do you want me to issue a military order? Old factory director, I'm only 19 years old. I just want to earn some foreign exchange for the country. You won't throw all the responsibilities on my shoulders, right?"
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"Get out! If something happens, I will be responsible for it. It's not your turn!"
Wang Yang scolded him and said: "I just can't wait when I think about foreign exchange. Okay, please tell me more about this Tai Chi!"
"You have a good relationship. Let's ask first. Can Yang Luchan's prototype be filmed? I heard that their family's tombs have been shoveled.
This film is a pure martial arts film, and the logic of the story is acceptable. There are two important points: one is to show great scenery, and the other is to make the fight exciting. I suggest hiring a martial arts director from Hong Kong. They have rich experience and can design actions."
"This is difficult! Do you have any other ideas?"
"Last point, to what extent do you allow me to participate?" Chen Qi suddenly asked.
Um?
Wang Yang was stunned for a moment, then realized what he was doing and looked at him with interest.
The film studio is a place based on seniority. Newcomers come in and spend three years as an assistant, three years as an assistant, and three years as an assistant director. It takes ten years before they have the opportunity to direct a movie - except for children from aristocratic families, such as Tian Zhuangzhuang, who made movies when he was in school.
Four short films.
"You want to be a director? Don't even think about it. Even if you have great ability, even if I have great power, I can't make you a director. Hundreds of people in the factory are watching!"
"No, no, I don't want to be a director..."
Chen Qi wanted to say that he was a producer, but after all, there is no such title as a producer in the Mainland. He said: "If possible, could you give me a planning position? I would be satisfied if I could provide opinions during the production process."
"plan?"
Wang Yang clicked his tongue, this kid is still very ambitious, but if he wants to employ others, he has to bear the corresponding risks and responsibilities, which he can still afford.
But he didn't say anything at the moment, he just said: "You write the script, I will ask about other things first. Oh, by the way, I think the Yanzi Li San one is good, you have time to write it together."
"You don't have to be so oppressive. I'm already too busy with the work at hand. In short, I think we should try to be as fast as possible. It's best to make Tai Chi debut before "Shaolin Temple", so as not to say that we are following the trend."
Chen Qi walked away after chatting.
I stomped downstairs, feeling a little excited.
The story of Yang Yuqian is generally derived from Wu Jing's TV series "Tai Chi Master". He picked and picked, sorted out a main line, added some of his own things, and condensed it into a movie.
What Mr. Liao said is correct.
Although there are many Chinese martial arts, the most famous ones are Shaolin and Tai Chi.
Tai Chi also has a large audience overseas. Many foreigners come here specifically to practice Taoism and learn martial arts. Keanu Reeves also made a movie called "Tai Chi Man", although it was a bad movie.
Compared with Shaolin Kung Fu, there are far fewer films and TV dramas about Tai Chi, but this subject has always had a market overseas, which is in line with Chen Qi’s goal of earning foreign exchange: it can be sold!
As for how much to sell, the country’s foreign exchange reserves are only 400 million U.S. dollars. As long as he can earn 3 million U.S. dollars from a movie, then he is the father!
Return to the guest house.
Chen Qi finally felt a bit of work pressure. "The Master of Tai Chi" was about to be written and "Love in Lushan Mountain" was still being filmed. Fortunately, he finished the first half of "The Invincible Mandarin Duck Legs" and left the second half to Liang Xiaosheng, otherwise he would be busy to death.
"Write, write, you'll be tired of it!"
"Who gave us a red heart?"
Chen Qi twisted his neck and instantly entered the working state.
(No more...)
Chapter completed!