Chapter 279: It makes sense
What kind of movie should "Liberation Day" be? Duane once talked to the main creators of the film, and everyone basically has different opinions.
Jia Hongsheng felt that this was a brainless science fiction film with no meaning, and a faint contempt was revealed in his words. Du An even felt that if it weren't for his own sake, the old man seemed to be reluctant to star in this film.
Liang Jiahui thought a lot, thinking that this is a black drama film that reflects politics. He also interprets the relevant mapping meaning for each character in the film. Du An was speechless when he heard it. He who wrote the script didn't know that the characters he wrote had such rich meanings.
Zhu Qian and Gong Li's ideas are very feminine. They completely regard this movie as a romance. Women seem to have such skills in nature. However, their ideas are harmless for the performance, so Duane didn't say anything, but just reminded a few other points needed.
As for Huang Jianxin, the pace is highly consistent with Han Sanping, which means that this must be a main theme movie. This is also the tone set at the beginning and it has not been changed. As for the plot? This is really not important, just be "right" enough...
Although this drama was written by Duane, it is like a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people. It is normal for different people to have different opinions. Duane doesn’t intend to interfere. Why should he interfere? In his opinion, the main creators have their own different ideas. This can greatly stimulate the spark of creation and make the works created better.
As for whether such sparks will go out or cause an explosion...
That's why there is a director.
He was like the helmsman of this giant ship sailing on the sea, firmly controlling the direction, making the fire burn very strong without losing control. It was in this crew that he really felt like a director. In the previous crew, he was more like a nanny and housekeeper, and he wanted to arrange everything for everyone.
But he had to admit that sometimes it was beneficial to contract everything.
Just like now.
"...Listen to me, Brother Hui, I know you have your ideas, but I am a director, I know what effect I need. I also have investments in this movie, and I will not be able to get over my own money, so please believe I am not joking, okay?"
Du An persuaded Liang Jiahui in front of him with great sincerity, but Liang Jiahui just shook his head and practiced his voice, no matter how hard he tried, he could hear the Mandarin from Hong Kong Yin and responded: "I know, director, you are serious. You have your ideas, but I also want to tell you that with my experience and so many examples, it can be explained that this is not possible."
Liang Jiahui also looked like "I'm really doing your best". When the two of them looked at me and I looked at you, neither of them would admit defeat.
This is their differences in the creation of the next play.
Both of them think that they are right and do not give in to each other. This is the disadvantage of having so many thoughtful actors under their command. These people are just helping and not controlling well. These are just thorns, a cancer on the set, a cancer of partiality or a rationality. This is the most troublesome thing, and it is more troublesome than ordinary drama bullies.
Du An moved his lips slightly, and he wanted to use messy things like the previous few days, such as "Bird Collection" and "Bride Collection", to deal with Liang Jiahui, but he quickly withdrew his idea. It was probably that Liang Jiahui would not be convinced, but would only think that he was an idiot.
It is okay to use the director's power to force it, and it is also possible to force it to suppress it. He has done this many times, but it is effective for ordinary actors. For people like Liang Jiahui, you have to force him to do it the same way. He can do it out of professional ethics, but the effect is definitely not what Du An wants.
This is not the result Duane wants.
Duane himself invested so much money in this drama, and of course he hoped that every part of the drama would be the best.
So Duane could only persuade him patiently.
"Brother Hui, I understand what you think, but what I want to say is that your idea is actually wrong... Don't talk first, listen to me. Why did I say you were wrong? There is a reason..."
Duane is a very lazy person. He chose to use poetry to make jokes because he was too lazy to explain some technical things. In the filming of several previous movies, such perfunctory things were as numerous as ox-haired. It is rare to explain in detail at this moment, and it also makes him very painful: how many words do you have to say!
But as soon as he started talking, he suddenly realized: Isn’t it just a joke? You made me unable to steal, and I don’t let you have a good time. I’m sorry if I didn’t tell you today that I wasted the words I said before.
Thinking of this, Du An was energetic and changed his mind. He originally planned to talk short, but now he is ready to talk short.
“…This depends on the development history of Chinese main theme films…”
At this moment, Liang Jiahui's facial expression was still very serious and he was listening attentively.
"...What era is this? The 20th century! But they still repeat the past path, filming some previous stories, making themselves more rustic... To be honest, if my grandfather was still alive, I wouldn't like such a movie. How did those crew members think that the audience would like today? Who gave them confidence? Yes, it's all illusions!..."
Liang Jiahui continued to listen.
"... Lai Ning has now come from textbooks, and those movies have always called on people to sacrifice and sacrifice. It seems that the protagonist's life has nothing serious to do except sacrifice for the socialist cause, which is not in line with the current social situation at all. This is completely out of the actual situation and can resonate with the audience. There is a ghost. Sacrifice can be done, but it must be for specific goals and specific real emotions. This can resonate with the audience, rather than an illusory slogan. So this is why many main theme movies are adapted from real events, but they are filmed so that they feel particularly fake..."
Liang Jiahui was still listening, and it seemed... he was even more divine, looking full of concentration...
"... Of course, these people are not under pressure to make movies. Those main theme movies are indicator projects, and the box office is not necessary to worry about it. The task is completed after shooting them. So how can you expect these people to make the main theme movies? This is just like when we used to make big pot meals, we can only die in the end. So if we want the main theme movies to be reborn, we have to learn from historical experience. The first thing is to reform and opening up, linking the main theme movies with the commercial market. Do you see if those people dare to do this..."
Liang Jiahui is now quietly like a quail, without saying a word.
“… Finally, there is one more thing,”
Du An's mouth was a little dry after he spoke.
"The box office of Chinese main theme movies cannot rise. The key point is that people are ugly! Even if they are not ugly, they will be uglier. Think about it, can the box office be higher?"
Liang Jiahui's expression was a little confused: I was just a technical discussion before, but why did I suddenly turn to personal attacks?
"It is undeniable that in the main theme movie, sacrifice is a good plot that is useful. If used well, it can sublimate the theme of the film and especially bring tears to tears. But you also have to think about the person who is the subject. Can Ruhua and I perform the same scene of blocking the gun hole in my chest?
Du An raised this question and looked at Liang Jiahui.
Liang Jiahui was about to answer, but Du An waved his hand vigorously and said domineeringly and confidently: "That's right, of course it's different!"
I'm not saying anything yet. You're right! Liang Jiahui screamed in his heart, but Du An ignored him and continued.
"I was definitely crying in the cinema, and tears flowed like a river, but what about Ruhua's performance? Not to mention crying, I guess it would be good if I didn't laugh. This is something you can't deny?"
After Du An finished speaking, he looked at Liang Jiahui again.
Liang Jiahui glared at his eyes, not wanting to be snatched by Du An before he could say anything like he had just said it, but just now his mouth was slightly opened, and Du An waved his hand again, "Yes, you admit it too!"
Liang Jiahui looked at Du An, and there were only three words in his heart echoing: the baby felt bitter...
Du An didn't know how he ended the topic. Anyway, by the end, his throat was almost smoking. He took the mineral water handed over by Xiao Zhu next to him, and Gudu Gudu drank it in one sip. Liang Jiahui opposite him was a little listless.
"Brother Hui,"
After drinking the water, Du An felt that he had regained his combat effectiveness and asked Liang Jiahui with a smile: "Look, I have said so much, presented facts, reasoned, and conducted in-depth analysis from various angles, so are you still as persistent as before?"
Liang Jiahui shook his head, "I think you're right."
Duane was very satisfied, but he still had to make peace with him, "Don't force him, we are a crew that advocates harmonious communication with freedom of speech. If you have anything you want to say, I will not stop you."
He selectively forgot who interrupted Liang Jiahui's speech twice.
Liang Jiahui continued to shake his head: "This is the heart of the heart."
Faced with such a god-like chatter, the person who almost said "If you don't agree, let's talk for another hour", Liang Jiahui felt that his best choice at the moment was to surrender. Of course, another factor was that Liang Jiahui found that he really thought that Director Du said it was very reasonable!
This guy was not engaged in pyramid schemes before he became a director, right? (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!