Apple can be a fruit.
It can also be a movie.
It’s so exciting!
It’s just like the three major mainland directors who suddenly produced three costume blockbusters for overseas markets in 2006.
In 2007, the most talked-about movies in the entire Chinese film and television industry were two movies that contained a large number of restricted scenes.
"Apple" and "Lust, Caution."
When mentioning these two films, Zhang Yuan suddenly thought of CCTV Movie Channel.
The sixth princess is still awesome.
This channel once played the complete and uncut version of "Lust, Caution", which was broadcast on CCTV in the middle of the night.
Mr. Lu Xun said.
"When I see short sleeves, I immediately think of white arms, immediately think of nakedness, immediately think of genitals, immediately think of sexual intercourse, immediately think of hybridization, immediately think of illegitimate children, only at this level can the imagination of the Chinese people make such a leap."
Seeing how rich the short-sleeved imagination is, when encountering these two direct films, I have to take flight!
Obviously, these two movies are aiming to win awards.
The straightforward R-rated scenes are not entirely for the sake of edging or sensationalizing.
The intention is to reflect the struggle of human nature and the emotional changes of the characters.
Other movies use lenses to express emotion, but these two movies use emotion to express other content.
But compared to "Lust, Caution", Zhang Yuan actually prefers Apple.
Just like what Jiang Wen said when the producers of "Lust, Caution" first found him and wanted him to direct.
“Girl stuff.”
The original author Zhang Ailing is a characteristic writer with strong petty bourgeois attributes. Both herself and her works amplify and study emotions and desires in detail.
Naturally, it does not suit the red and special appetite of ginger lines.
Finally, I found Ang Lee, a director who is also good at amplifying emotions and desires in his works, and he was considered a professional counterpart.
What does "Lust, Caution" say?
The confusion caused by the conflict between the patriotic youth’s dream of saving the country and their personal desires during the war.
In the end, patriotism lost to personal desire.
So after all, this is a romance movie!
It should be renamed "I am a love-minded person who gave up assassination and the domineering traitor fell in love with me."
The so-called patriotic sentiment is just a glossy outer layer used to cover up the core of its unhealthy outlook.
But "Apple" is just the opposite.
This film is a realistic-themed work like "The Blind Shaft" and "Mr. Tree".
It describes the struggle, degradation, entanglement and corruption of the little people at the bottom.
There are only five or six main characters, but each character is very complex and real.
Not to mention anything else, isn’t Tony Leung Ka Fai better than Tony Leung Chiu Wai?
Isn’t Fan Bingbing better than Tang Wei who just debuted?
The third female lead in it is still the later Golden Image Queen Zeng Meihuizi.
The round lineup is actually not worse than "Lust, Caution", but the budget is lower, and unlike the other party's pretentious and colorful lens language, "Apple" has a dark picture, shaky camera, and even a "Crazy Stone"-like " The "dirty" feeling is to maintain the realism of the film and make the audience feel not like they are watching a movie, but like they are watching a documentary.
But here’s the problem!
The above does not allow works with too realistic themes.
Zhang Yuan remembers that "Apple" had a 50-50 tie with "Lust, Caution" during the Golden Horse Awards preliminaries. You will know how powerful this film is.
But it was killed by the mainland and Xiangjiang.
Even the main creator of "Apple" wrote a review for it.
Zhang Yuan thought and took a rough look at the script.
The two passionate scenes are clearly described in the book.
"How is it?" Fan Bingbing wrapped her fingers around the ends of her hair and kept observing his expression.
“Very bold.”
"Yes, the subject matter and content are bold." As he said that, Fan Xiaopang stood up, walked around the coffee table, and sat on the armrest of his single sofa.
She slowly pressed her body, which was hot from drinking a lot, towards him.
“It’s because of your boldness that I thought of you immediately.”
“Because you are the most courageous person I know.” Fan Bingbing leaned into his ear Said aside, his tone and movements were extremely ambiguous.
At this time, Mr. Fan desperately hoped that Cheng Hao could break in and see the intimate scene between the two.
I'm so mad at you!
“You want to win the prize.”
“Yes.” Seeing that Zhang Yuan guessed her intention, Fan Bingbing narrowed her eyes happily.
Her contract with Hua Yi will expire next year.
After that, she will be free from the shackles of big companies.
But at the same time, it is also separated from the core circle of large companies.
Then, she must find a way to improve her business level and popularity.
Li Bingbing just acted in "The Ballad of Clouds and Waters", and that film was designed to win awards.
So she quickly found a more fierce script to overwhelm this direct competitor.
“If the film is successful, you will also win an award.”
"This will definitely be of great help to your career."
As he said that, Fan Bingbing hooked his shoulder.
“Although the director of this film is a newcomer, I have been in contact with him and he has quite some ideas.”
Zhang Yuan nodded.
Li Yu was the director of "Guanyin Mountain", "Double Exposure" and "Broken Bridge" later. He was very capable.
Moreover, the producer was Fang Li, a well-known idealist in the industry, who later filmed "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" at the expense of others.
For the sake of my friend, the late director Wu Tianming, it was this same man who knelt down in public and begged to arrange the film when he was promoting "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix".
He is a rare "weirdo" in the film and television industry who has more emotions than business.
From the bottom of his heart, Zhang Yuan is very willing to support producers and investors like Fang Li. In this entertainment industry where people spend a lot of money and collectively compete with each other, they are really rare.
But...
"I know, I've also read the script."
"Let's work together to win the prize?" Fan Bingbing pressed her face directly against his ear.
I think what you want me to win may not be the prize... But Zhang Yuan raised his hand and pushed her away.
Then he said seriously.
“No, I will not participate in the filming of this film.”
nonsense!
I exposed my buttocks in front of the movie theater audience, and even had a fight with you in public...
I am not an Olympic torchbearer anymore!
Deputy Liu of the Sports Bureau saw me acting in this film, and his face became angry.
It affects your career!
If he just debuted and could act, he would have to act quickly because he could become famous!
But now, I absolutely cannot act!
“What!” Fan Bingbing was very surprised by his answer.
In her heart, Zhang Yuan is very wise and will definitely return the favor.
And he will not give up this good opportunity to win a prize.
But now...
"It's not the script, nor your problem, it's that this film doesn't fit my current position."
"Especially this kind of film with explicit passionate scenes, I Can't shoot."
"You have no conscience!" Fan Bingbing stamped her feet, threw her arms away, and returned to her sofa, hugging her shoulders and pouting, with an unhappy look on her face.
In other words, after drinking too much, a woman’s true nature is exposed, and she usually carries on even if she is unhappy.
"Put this film aside, I came to you for other matters."
"Finish talking about me first, and you will know whether I have a conscience or not."
"Humph!" Mr. Fan was still unhappy.
I am thinking deeply about you and want to win your cooperation.
I have good things thinking about you, but you...
"Leave me your bank card number?"
"What?" Fan Xiaopang's heart was playing out the painful drama of "I would have loved the bright moon."
"Bank card number, I will send you money."
"What money?"
"Dividends from "Crazy Stone", I promised you 3 % is paid at the box office.”
"Now that the theater chain has settled the bill, it's time for me to settle the bill with you."
Another advantage of having China Film Group Co., Ltd. is that the payment is very smooth.
Otherwise, just wait. "You... no, do you really give it?" Fan Bingbing's eyes widened.
"The box office is more than 56 million. If it's 3%, I'll round it up for you, which is 1.7 million." Zhang Yuan pinched his fingers: "Give me your account number, and within three days Arrive.”
This is not a matter of conscience.
But in all the years Fan Bingbing has been in the entertainment industry, she has never seen someone so cheerful and trustworthy.
Even if Zhang Yuan mentioned it before filming started and even said it during promotions, she still didn't take it seriously.
Sake makes people's faces red, and wealth and silk touch people's hearts.
Giving up money is the hardest thing!
Even if he asked her for her card number now, she didn't reply for a long time.
“Hey!” After more than ten seconds, Fan Bingbing agreed with a smile.
Before the celebration banquet, Zhang Yuan told Cheng Hao about this matter.
“You’re going to give her two million!”
Mr. Chen was so angry that her breasts got bigger.
"Shang Yang's reforms make a tree stand for trust."
"What I gave her was not money, but respect."
"From now on, everyone in the film and television industry will know that there is a relationship between me and cooperation. Eat meat.”
"And don't talk about signing a contract, even if it is just a casual word, I will honor it."
"Compared with other guys who are deceitful and rely on others, who do you think everyone would be more willing to work with? Cooperation? ”
At that time, Li Shimin attacked Wang Shichong.
Xun Xiang and Liu Wuzhou's men defected one after another. The generals of the Tang army were afraid that Yuchi Jingde would also rebel, so they captured and imprisoned him with the intention of killing him.
But when Li Shimin found out, he not only refuted others in public, expressed his trust, and released him, but even rewarded him with a box so that he could leave on his own.
Admiral Tiance made Yuchi Gong surrender with this single move. Later, during the Xuanwumen Incident, Jingde rescued Erfeng from Li Yuanji and killed him with one arrow.
The Hexagonal Emperor is not only full of force, but also full of personality and charm, otherwise he would not have so many powerful generals and famous officials.
At the same time, Fan Bingbing's participation in "Crazy Stone" has a good publicity bonus, and it is indeed worth the price.
After hearing his explanation, Cheng Hao was both satisfied and angry.
Know that he is doing the right thing and is on the right track.
But the thought of giving that woman money made her unhappy.
So as soon as Fan Bingbing arrived, she started a "secret power" competition with the opponent.
"I wish I had met you earlier..."
"What?"
"Nothing." Fan Xiaopang returned.
"Okay, I understand. If you don't want to act in that film, you won't act in it. I'll find someone else."
"Okay, but I just said I won't act, but I didn't say I won't participate. ." Zhang Yuan changed the topic.
"Huh?" Fan Bingbing was completely confused by him.
"In addition to being an actor, I can also participate as a producer."
This is Zhang Yuan's plan.
This film has the potential to win awards, but it has many problems.
If you can solve these problems, you can create an award-winning film as a producer.
That will definitely be useful for improving your status in the industry.
At the same time, the producer does not have to show his buttocks and avoids image problems.
“This film is very bold and may encounter some problems.”
“I will be the producer, so I can help you.”
“You Being so nice to me..." Fan Bingbing asked with narrowed eyes.
They also give rewards and help.
If there wasn't someone outside, she would have wanted to continue drinking and pay for it with her body.
"If you need help with anything in the future, you can come to me." She said grandly.
"No more, I have something to ask you for help now..."
After chatting with her for more than ten minutes, the two of them went out.
"I will talk to the investor and director about the production."
"I will handle the things you entrust me with."
"Okay, it's all up to you. "
"We don't have to be so polite."
After that, she went to the crowd.
"Everyone, listen to me. I haven't had enough fun yet. Let's go to the bar later."
"Boss Zhang just gave me a share of the box office dividends. I'm here to treat you!"
When the young actors heard this Then everyone started asking questions.
Zhang Yuan waved his hand towards them.
Master Fan is still on the right track, and this helped me spread the word.
With her as a benchmark, this matter will spread throughout the imperial capital in less than three days, and my goal will be achieved.
Guests get 1.7 million, how much does a leading actor get? Listen to the applause!
"Haozi, Aina, come here, I have something to tell you."
Immediately, he invited Ning Hao and his wife into the reception room.
“Can I sit on this sofa?” Ning Hao asked with a blushing face after drinking a lot.
"Of course, why are you asking?"
"I'm not afraid that you and Fan Bingbing were alone for so long just now. Not only were you chatting, but you also did something pleasant on this sofa. ..."
Xing Aina pushed him and told him to stop talking nonsense.
“You drank too much!”
“I’m so happy!” Ning Hao was delighted.
The three of them sat down.
As before, Zhang Yuan sat alone on the single sofa, while the two of them sat opposite him, with a coffee table covered with a red tablecloth between them.
"Thanks to you this time, a director and an editor, you have contributed a lot."
"Hey... this is a big statement, I know it in my heart." Ning Hao waved his hand: " Without your hard work, the film would never have achieved this box office success.”
“It should be said that we achieve each other’s success.”
"Yes, yes, let's achieve mutual success, hahaha..."
"Then this project is over, should we move on?" Zhang Yuan got to the point.
"Go down?"
"Our first cooperation was successful, is it time to start the second time?"
Ning Hao understood it now.
Zhang Yuan wanted to take advantage of the victory and pursue it.
"Yuan, filming a movie is not about eating, it's about three meals a day."
"Besides, even if you are eating, you have to rest between meals and move around to digest."
“After today’s celebration party, I plan to take Aina on a trip first.”
“And make some experimental films.”
"There are still several music MVs looking for me."
"When these are all dealt with, I will have some free time to prepare the next work."
Ning Hao patted the sofa Armrest: "After all, life is not just about making money, but also poetry and distance."
"I think so too. I have just finished my work and I have to take a rest." Xing Aina also added.
Zhang Yuan and the others said this but did not reply.
Instead, he raised his hand and moved the ashtray and water glass on the coffee table to the ground.
Then he slowly opened the red tablecloth on the coffee table.
Bang...
A bright pink light came from under the transparent glass coffee table.
Ning Hao and Xing Aina didn’t understand what Zhang Yuan was going to do at first.
Now, they understand.
Under the glass top of the coffee table are neatly stacked piles of Chinese coins! (End of this chapter)