Chapter 630 "Don't think about it, absolutely not!
Actually, the filming of this movie went relatively smoothly. It was completed before the Spring Festival. After all the production work was completed in early May, the samples were sent to the Film Censorship Committee for review and waiting.
According to relevant policies and regulations: the film submitted for review will eventually receive four responses: "passed", "passed after modification", "reexamined after modification", and "failed". The feedback results were revised and improved accordingly.
But it had been a month and the results had not yet been obtained, which made Song Tangtang a little anxious.
Fang Minghua advised her not to worry.
Historically, this film has not been released in the Mainland. A very important reason is that it went to Cannes to participate in the awards without being reviewed and approved by the Film Censorship Committee, which violated relevant policies. Of course, there are some sensitive scenes in the film.
When Fang Minghua wrote the script this time, he learned from experience and lessons, and handled certain plots more gently and tactfully.
There should be no problem with the review.
It was early July, and Fang Minghua’s family of four came to Yanjing.
The two children graduated from kindergarten and will go to elementary school in September, so the couple decided to bring them to Yanjing to play for a few days, and then visit the children's great-grandfather and great-grandmother.
The two old people were very happy when their great-grandson arrived, especially the great-grandfather, who often took the two children to visit friends' houses, which was actually a show off.
Fang Minghua and his wife naturally want to meet old friends, like Shi Tiiesheng, Yu Hua, Xichuan and Haizi. Of course, they will not forget to visit several courtyard houses in Yanjing - although they do not live there all year round, they Whenever the couple comes to Yanjing, they have to check it out, especially the one near Shichahai. Since Wang Zi left Yanjing, they have not rented it out, but people can live in it.
Today, the young couple were sitting in the courtyard, looking at the surrounding scenery.
Although I live in a courtyard in Xijing, it is still different from this courtyard house.
Staying here, you can always feel a strong sense of history and humanity.
"Tangtang, isn't it nice here? How about we live here for a while every year?" Fang Minghua said.
Song Tangtang looked at the crabapple tree beside the yard. It had grown a lot compared to when he bought the yard.
After listening to her husband's words, she said casually: "That's good, but I'm busy with work and don't have time. After I retire, I will move to this courtyard to retire in the old age, just like my grandma and grandpa."
Oh my god
How many years will that be?
Fang Minghua shook his head helplessly.
At this moment, the big brother Song Tangtang was carrying in her bag rang loudly. She took it out and stood under the crabapple tree to answer it. After a while, she came over.
Fang Minghua noticed that her expression was different and asked with concern: "What happened?"
"Liu Xiaoguang just called and said that Zhang Yimou's "Alive" was sent for review. No news yet." Song Tangtang said.
Liu Xiaoguang is the deputy general manager of Shengshi Film and Television. He is specifically responsible for the production and distribution of the movie "Alive".
"Oh, the subject matter of this movie is somewhat sensitive. It is normal that the review time will be longer. Please wait." Fang Minghua replied.
“But there is no time.”
“No time?” Fang Minghua was a little puzzled: “In a hurry to release it? Want to compete with the second part of "Westward Journey" to be released at the same time to compete for the box office? No Right?”
“No, I mean the registration period for this year’s Venice Film Festival is about to close, and it will be too late if you don’t send it in!”
The film Zhang Yimou is preparing to participate in this year’s Venice Film Festival. From the film festival!
Historically, this film participated in the 1994 Cannes International Film Festival and won three awards: the Jury Prize, the Best Actor Award, and the Catholic Humanitarian Spirit Award.
However, since the filming was completed several months in advance and in the first half of 1993, the creative team decided to sign up for this year's Venice International Film Festival.
Fang Minghua heard from Song Tangtang that this year’s Cannes Film Festival will be held on August 13th, and the films participating in the awards must be sent to the Cannes Film Festival Organizing Committee by July 13th at the latest, and now today is 7 On March 3rd, time was already quite tight, but now the review results have not come out yet!
"Then what are you going to do?" Fang Minghua asked.
"This afternoon, the company's senior management held a meeting of the creative team of "Alive". After discussion, the creative teams of Liu Xiaoguang and Zhang Yimou decided to directly submit it to the film festival for evaluation without waiting for approval. I asked for my opinion, and I replied I'll think about it again and give him an answer tomorrow," Song Tangtang replied.
"Don't think about it, absolutely not!" Fang Minghua suddenly raised his voice. "Ah? Why?" Song Tangtang looked at the other party in surprise.
“Whose idea was this? Was it Liu Xiaoguang or Zhang Yimou who made his own decision?!” Fang Minghua asked sharply.
“Liu Xiaoguang didn’t say anything specific on the phone.”
“Call me!”
Fang Minghua took Song Tangtang's mobile phone and dialed a number.
He did not call Liu Xiaoguang, but Zhang Yimou.
The call was quickly connected, and Fang Minghua said in a very relaxed tone: "Yimou, this is Minghua. I heard that you are planning to take the film directly to Cannes for awards without review? "
"That's what it means." Zhang Yimou answered frankly on the phone.
“Then I want to ask, is this your idea, Liu Xiaoguang’s idea, or someone else’s idea?!”
There was silence on the other side of the phone.
After a while, Zhang Yimou's voice came from the big brother's side, looking a little tired.
"Minghua, we are friends, let me tell you some things directly. From "Everyone Can Be Less" to "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", and later "Red Sorghum", "Ju Dou" and " Movies such as "Raise the Red Lantern" have won many domestic and foreign awards. "
"To be honest, I no longer have the same excitement as when I won the award. I don't want to participate in film festivals abroad. , It doesn’t matter whether I win an award or not, I just want to quietly make the movies I like to make.”
“But, Minghua, a movie is not made by me, Zhang Yimou, but by the entire team, you. If you don’t want to win an award, others may not. If you don’t care about it, others may not care about it.”
"I understand, but don't even think about privately submitting films for review. This is for your own good." Fang Minghua's tone was still relaxed, but there was no need to question his attitude.
"I understand, okay, I'll listen to you."
"Have a good rest and wait patiently. I'm really bored and find a few friends to drink."
"Hehe. Then. Just waiting for you to come back.”
“Okay.”
The two chatted for a while, then hung up the phone from Zhang Yimou. Fang Minghua said to Song Tangtang again: "Help me call Liu Xiaoguang's big brother."
Song Tangtang hesitated for a moment, but still followed Fang Minghua's wishes.
"Mr. Liu, this is Fang Minghua."
"Hello, Chairman Fang." The other party's tone was particularly enthusiastic: "What do you want to see me for?"
< br>"I heard Mr. Song say that you are no longer waiting for the film to pass review and are going to directly take it to Cannes for exhibition? You must not do this, continue to wait, and we will definitely prevent similar things from happening again in the future!"
Fang Minghua's words were crisp and clear, not a discussion, but an order!
The other party seemed to have heard it, and after a while he asked: "Chairman Fang, is this what Mr. Song meant?"
Fang Minghua glanced at Song Tangtang standing there and replied:< br>
"It's mine, and it's what you, Mr. Song, mean. She is by my side. Do you need to talk to her?"
"No, no, no, but, Chairman Fang, please consider the other Any questions?" Liu Xiaoguang said.
"Say." Fang Minghua's voice seemed to be without any emotion.
(End of this chapter)