Chapter 98: Filmmakers should have their own ethics
For directors from college, the imprint engraved on their souls, or the biggest difference between them and ordinary directors is that they are willing to think about the present.
Reveal the reality in the form of a movie!
The textbook-style answer is: focus on reality, and it has both sensibility and rationality, which not only gives people sensory stimulation but also makes people think rationally!
The work that Lu Chuan relies on for his fame, "Kokexili", talks about poaching Tibetan antelope.
He also became famous in one fell swoop!
Yes, Xu Hui is a very famous and awesome commercial director, and what about?
What else does he have besides commercial films?
The academic school is arrogant at heart. They look down on Feng Xiaogang who only knows how to talk jokes...
Similarly, they were not very willing to admit Xu Hui.
Martial arts, aren’t it just a few people flying around and fighting around? What’s the point?
No matter how high the box office is, what can we do? We won’t admit you!
"Lost orphan" and "Su Yuan", these two movies sound very different. Could it be that Xu Hui also wants to move closer to the path of traditional directors?
Lu Chuan was still thinking, Xu Hui had already packed up the expression on his face, and then said: "Lost orphan is a work that tells the story of "anti-trafficking", while "Su Yuan" reflects the sexual invasion of children. Both themes are very realistic, and it is difficult to recover the cost after being shot into a work. We have also discussed whether to invest, and finally decided to invest! Filmmakers should always have their own ethics!"
"…Applause for you! Both of these topics are very bold, but how can we pass the review?"
"This, we will focus on the perspective of the bystander and keep restrained..."
Xu Hui explained, picked up the cup, and took a sip.
"Can I ask, why should I invest in a movie that is difficult to make a profit?"
"Didn't you just say it, out of the self-examination of the filmmakers."
After a while of silence, Xu Hui continued: "Movies are not just entertainment tools. Although I am a director who specializes in commercial films, I really like those movies with profound themes, such as "Farewell My Concubine", such as "The Piano of Steel". Moreover, there are many talented filmmakers in our country who are willing to try and shoot some works. From the perspective of Chinese films, we should indeed encourage these people!"
“…not only these two movies, but every year from now on, we will invest in one or two such unprofitable movies.”
"Do you have the idea to direct one yourself?"
"This is not available for the time being. Although the director should put himself in an unsafe area, I have a self-awareness that the works I made are too commercial, or when I am forty, I start thinking about the country and the nation, and I may make a similar work at that time."
I never want to be a master!
Paohui's words are completely from the heart, which is different from the situation of kidney deficiency.
Lu Chuan suddenly admired Xu Hui and his Huiwen Tianxia.
When is the film market now? There is still time to shoot realist movies that are destined to be unsold!
I haven't seen Lu Chuan himself is ready to transform.
"Let's talk about "The Lion King's Battle". We all know that this movie is the finale of your Huang Feihong series, so why didn't you shoot it all the time?"
“…The ‘Huang Feihong’ series has not ended, but I will no longer serve as the director of this series.”
Xu Hui corrected it for a while before saying, "It's not a sudden thing, the trilogy has been completed..."
"Then are you worried that the latecomers are not capable enough?"
"This, the audience can rest assured that there has been no change in the main creative team. Wu Jing is still the actor of Master Huang, and the action guidance is still Li Zhongzhi. It can be said that the two most core parts have not changed..."
"So you think the most core of an action movie is actually the actors themselves?"
"Yes, a movie with the participation of a kung fu superstar and a movie with the participation of ordinary new actors are two completely different concepts! I always believe that even if Li Lianjie's movie is placed today, there will still be many viewers who will buy it!"
"There is a question. Didn't you claim to make "The Lion King" into 3D+imax mode? Why did you give up this idea?"
"What I claim to the public is that because there are too many night scenes, forcing 3D will cause the audience to feel uncomfortable when watching movies. There are also editing, action movies, and martial arts movies that focus the most on sharp editing. However, once the pace is too fast and there are too many movements, people's eyes need to keep focusing, which makes them easily tired..."
"How to solve it?"
"This is an inherent flaw of 3D. All we can do now is to use more wide-angle lenses. We will try to use as many close-up shots as possible in the fight in "New Gantry"..."
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After all, I accepted an exclusive interview for the purpose of promoting the movie. Of course, some of the contents behind it were to promote Xu Hui in a different way and promote "The Lion King's Battle".
Lu Chuan closed the video.
He found that he had never known what kind of person Xu Hui was.
It appeared suddenly, and then won the huge recognition of the market, and then he became quarreled with him!
Why find me?
Lu Chuan couldn't figure it out.
There are so many filmmakers in China, and everyone loves to show off, but he is not the only one who likes to show off.
Many people have a deep essence of pretending at a young age, and they intentionally or unintentionally reveal their concerns about the people...
I can only say it happened. Besides, it was not Xu Hui who took the initiative to cause trouble!
If Lu Chuan's father hadn't targeted "Those Years" first, Paohui wouldn't have fired...
Of course, our director Lu Da must have never imagined these. He thought Xu Hui might be a little afraid of him. Only when facing opponents of the same level will the strong bare their teeth!
Just like "Hongmen Banquet", Xu Hui is Xiang Yu, and Lu Chuan is Liu Bang!
Haha, what does the story of Hongmen Banquet tell us?
Han destroyed Chu!
After figuring this out, Lu Chuan called the investor and decided to ask for an additional 50 million yuan in investment.
Because filmmakers should have their own ethics, he is walking on the right path!
...
The news spread very quickly.
Xu Hui himself is a representative figure of the traffic genre, and the director who has dominated the hot search list on Weibo for many years...
The industry welcomes this, and Chinese films are not short of knowledgeable people;
Of course, some people also suspect Xu Hui and Huiwen Tianxia’s intentions, and think they just want to win the award!
The so-called realistic theme is the winning theme.
It doesn’t matter, the industry’s views do not affect Huiwen Tianxia and Xu Hui.
Xu Hui's fans had no objection. They watched the interview to understand some of the stories behind the scenes of "The Lion King's Battle for Hegemony"...
Netizens who were obsessed with melons all said that there must be another hidden truth behind this matter, and maybe there is any conspiracy!
"I'm so full that I'm so full. What movies are filming that reflects reality? Are you sick? Who can watch it?"
"That's right, our lives are already realistic enough. We have to watch movies with realistic themes. Let me go!"
"No matter what Xu Hui said, I won't watch those two movies!"
"Does Xu Hui also want to develop into a pretentious person? Alas, I may have to consider his movies in the future!"
However, some people with intention took advantage of the situation and started the rhythm.
It was obvious that he only invested in two small-cost movies, but it actually affected Xu Hui's reputation and the company's stock price!
Although it is just a slight vibration, it is also scary.
Xu Hui posted two Weibo posts on Weibo:
"When Mr. Cai Lan was still in charge of Shaw Brothers, he once suggested that Shaw Tycoon, 'Can we make for forty-profit movies a year and then make a non-profit movie', 'Heycoon, 'Heycoon, 'Heycoon, 'Heycoon, 'Heycoon, 'Heycoon, 'Heycoon, 'If you can make forty-one money-making movies, why do you still have to lose money?'... Maybe this is the difference between filmmakers and businessmen. Although I am not willing to try too heavy themes, I still want to see such a type of film in domestic movies!"
Chapter completed!