Chapter 477 The big scene
Accompanied by various evaluations, comparisons and public discussions in the media.
Whether it is mainland leaders such as Chen Linfeng and Feng Xiaogang, including Jiang Wen and Zhang Yimou.
Directors from Hong Kong Island and Bay Island are paying more and more attention to it.
Who doesn’t want his past works to be more glorious?
Moreover, those media have been comparing it for several months.
Today one person says he is good, and tomorrow another person says he is not good.
Everyone is angry, even if it is relatively calm at first, after such a long period of time, you will no longer care.
Among them, several Internet public opinion platforms, as well as several film and television media companies such as Enlight, Kirin, and Huayi, have made great efforts.
It is completely a grand public opinion campaign.
In early August, just before the vote, public opinion was about to reach its peak.
Huayang Station invited several leading directors, including Zhang Yimou, Li An, Chen Linfeng, Wang Jiawei, Jiang Wen, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, Xu Ke, Wang Jing and others to conduct an interview each, which brought this atmosphere to its peak.
Chen Linfeng's interview was conducted at the filming location of the crew, and the background was the long corridor that was built.
The filming of this scene has now been completed, but it has not been dismantled yet.
The reporter who came to interview was Zhu Jun, whom he knew well. The two of them just exchanged pleasantries before starting a formal interview.
Zhu Jun first asked in a chat-like manner, "I heard that Director Chen is filming a movie recently, or a special effects blockbuster?"
"Yes," Chen Linfeng pointed behind him, "Look at this, it is a specially built scene for filming one of the action scenes."
Zhu Jun asked the photographer to take a close-up of the scene.
Facing this behemoth, he exclaimed, "Didn't this cost a lot of money?"
Chen Linfeng nodded slightly, "It's a lot of money, but in comparison, it's not that expensive. As long as it can produce enough effects in the movie, it's all worth it."
"I heard that many filmmakers in the industry are now starting to imitate you and make special effects blockbusters."
"Well, I heard about it too."
"What do you think of their learning?"
"I think it's good. Movies will always move towards heavy industry movies with high investment, high technology and high difficulty. Generally speaking, this kind of attempt by colleagues will be beneficial to the entire industry."
Zhu Jun asked, "You use outstanding special effects as a selling point to win box office. Aren't you afraid that they will learn from it and your advantage will disappear?"
Chen Linfeng smiled and said, "Compared to Hollywood's technology, I am the one chasing. Why should I worry about my companions chasing me too fast?
Moreover, even if you don’t consider Hollywood, sufficient competition can make people progress. If I am eliminated because of the progress of others, that is what I deserve. ”
Zhu Jun concluded, "So, this selection of century-old film history classics is also a competition?"
"That's right."
This is where we get to the topic.
Zhu Jun briefly glanced at the question in his hand, "Director Chen, what do you think of this selection of classics in film history?"
Chen Linfeng: "I think this is a very meaningful thing. In the past hundred years, from the original "Dingjun Mountain" to today's Hundred Flowers Blooming.
On the one hand, the public can understand our past by understanding these selected classic works.
On the other hand, this is also a judgment for these filmmakers of our past.
For seniors who have retired or even passed away, this is an affirmation of their past achievements.
For filmmakers who are still in the industry, as you just said, this is a competition that stimulates their fighting spirit. ”
He paused at this point, "After all, even if you are not selected this time, when there is another selection 10 years later, 20 years later, or even 50 years later, you must always catch up and seize the opportunity."
Zhu Jun quickly grasped the key point, "Are you saying that there will still be selections in 10 or 20 years? Is this going to be normalized?"
Chen Linfeng shook his head, "It's just an idea at the moment. The organizing committee, including the Film Association, the Cultural Association and other organizers, is still considering it."
The two had agreed in advance that they were just letting the news slip in advance.
Zhu Jun understood and ignored this, and asked the question that everyone was more concerned about.
"How many works do Director Chen think he can make into the final 100 list this time?"
Chen Linfeng spread his hands and said, "How do I know? If possible, I certainly hope that all three works that have entered the second round will be admitted."
Zhu Jun, relying on his relatively familiar relationship, did not let the question go so easily, and asked more deeply.
“What do you think of the ‘choices’ of these three works, ‘Crackling Drummer’, ‘Sunset’ and ‘Your Name’?”
"Well, "Sunset" should be the most stable, followed by "Your Name", and then "Exploding Drummer"."
Chen Linfeng is a young man and there is no need to be so calm.
The persona he presents to the media is that he is always sober and does not treat the public as a fool.
At this time, I must be thinking about my own work.
Therefore, he expressed his judgment directly.
Those are the things he had considered before.
After Zhu Jun listened, he nodded repeatedly.
It was similar to his previous view.
"Maybe all three of them will be on the list."
Chen Linfeng smiled and said, "The relationship is good, I will accept your good advice first."
……
The next day, when the crew had just finished filming a scene, Jiang Wen secretly patted Chen Linfeng.
"Hey, Xiao Chen, you were interviewed yesterday, right?"
"Well, yeah."
Jiang Wen couldn't wait to ask, "What did you say?"
"So many questions, which one did you ask?"
"Hey, I'm just asking you a question about which ones you think will make the list."
Chen Linfeng suddenly realized, he said with a bit of laughter and tears, "You can just ask if you can."
"The three I mentioned are all on the list."
Jiang Wen's eyes widened, "Huh? Did you really say that?"
"Yeah."
Jiang Wen looked Chen Linfeng up and down carefully, "I never thought you were so tough before."
"Actually it's nothing, you care too much."
Chen Linfeng repeated his answer at that time, and at the same time said with disdain, "It's normal to say that anyone who doesn't want to go, it's not like everyone doesn't understand."
Jiang Wen sighed, "Hey, what you said makes sense, but at this point, brother, I really care about it.
Everything else is easy to say, but it’s just the name that I can’t stand. ”
Chen Linfeng nodded, "Who in the country does not seek fame? Leaving a name in the annals of history and passing it on to future generations has always been China's highest pursuit. No one can avoid this custom."
"That's right, brother, you understand me."
The two of them mourned for a while.
Liu Qianqian came over and saw it, and she was disgusted.
"Everyone boasted that they didn't care before, but now it's revealed."
"It's easy for you to say it now," Chen Linfeng said, "What would you think if I told you that if "Your Name" is really on the list, you will be the one to accept the boast as a representative?"
Liu Qianqian blinked, "You're lying to me again."
"I'm not going to lie to you," Chen Linfeng said seriously.
Jiang Wen became interested, "What kind of situation is this? Why do you have anything to brag about?"
Liu Qianqian was also extremely curious and waiting for answers.
"That's right. After the results come out, they will be announced at the Golden Rooster Awards in October, and many important people will be invited to present the awards."
Chen Linfeng mentioned several names, all of which were very high-level leaders, as well as descendants of past celebrities and masters.
"As award presenters, one represents the official affirmation, and the other represents the affirmation of the past by famous figures in the past. It is a kind of inheritance.
At that time, for 100 movies, 100 people will receive the award. ”
Chen Linfeng said seriously, "These 100 people are either directors who are creators or key creators to accept this honor."
Jiang Wen's eyes became eager. He wanted to honor his ancestors.
But he soon discovered that something was wrong, "By then, among the 100 films, there must be very early films, and maybe even the relevant people can't be found, so who will receive the award?"
Chen Linfeng rolled his eyes, "Brother Jiang, are you stupid? There are so many leaders in the film bureau, major film studios, and the film industry. It is not troublesome to temporarily serve as representatives.
What's more, there are definitely few situations like this where no one can be found. ”
Jiang Wen smiled and touched his head, "Yes, I am stupid, there are many ways."
At this time, Chen Linfeng looked at someone who had previously been indifferent.
"Sissi, do you still think it doesn't matter now?"
Liu Qianqian's face is already full of yearning.
After being asked, she immediately reacted and said harshly, "No...it doesn't matter."
Chen Linfeng clapped his hands and said, "That's just right. I originally knew whether to choose Teacher Lu Zhong or Teacher You Benchang because of "Sunset", so I was thinking of accepting the award for "Sunset".
Sissi is showing off her spirit now, and when the time comes, I will come and stand at "Your Name" to accept the award. ”
"Hey, you~" Liu Qianqian stretched out her hand and made Zhou Jieer's posture.
I wanted to stop it, but I didn’t know what to say. I regretted that I had spoken too much.
She also wants to go to such a big scene.
Then she noticed the teasing expression on the other person's face and knew that she had been tricked again.
Stomped his feet and ran away.
Jiang Wen continued to inquire about the details, "Can it be so big by then? I feel a little hung up."
"After putting forward this idea before, Mr. Tie has already communicated with the superiors and has passed the agreement."
Jiang Wen asked with deep meaning, "Brother, you're going through so much trouble not just to judge this time, right?"
"I said it during the interview. If nothing else happens, this will probably happen every ten years."
Chen Linfeng said, "But this time it is a hundred years, and the scale is larger."
"It should be more than that," Jiang Wen still looked inquiringly, "It's still a bit too hard."
Do these old foxes have such a keen sense of smell?
Chen Linfeng chuckled and didn't say much.
Jiang Wen also knew that his question was a bit deep.
"Okay, I won't ask more about this, brother, you can talk about other things.
For example...there won't be anything fishy about the final round of selection, right? ”
Chen Linfeng looked at him fiercely, "What did you hear?"
Jiang Wen hurriedly shook his head, "No, no, it's just that on such a big occasion, I'm habitually worried that there won't be any leader who can help me speak up or something?"
Chen Linfeng said in a low voice, "It all depends on voting. The final number of votes must correspond to the person one by one.
Moreover, there will be verification at a later stage to prevent over-votes or under-votes.
The rules are like this, it's useless for anyone to speak, and you can't vote. ”
In order to ensure fairness, he specifically moved the voting online. Some senior judges who did not use the Internet sent others to provide guidance.
If there is still a problem, then there is really no solution.
Chen Linfeng looked at Jiang Wen strangely, "You were the one who made the rules at that time, shouldn't you know everything?"
"The main reason is that I have heard a lot of gossip recently, and even some things like series connection, and I am also confused."
That's what it was for.
Chen Linfeng said straightforwardly, "Brother Jiang, we can't control this kind of thing. There are already many judges, which increases the public relations cost as much as possible.
It would be great to be able to ensure overall fairness. There are some small fluctuations in the results, which are completely within a reasonable range. ”
He comforted, "Isn't it the same with Oscar? There will always be an exchange of favors and interests. This is caused by human nature and cannot be avoided."
"That being said, it is always unpleasant to watch."
Jiang Wen murmured, "I always feel like Xiao Chen, you have released a Pandora's box."
Chen Linfeng curled his lips, "That's better than a small group of people deciding privately, not being transparent at all, and then making a joke in the end."
"You still look down on those domestic awards so much."
Jiang Wen sighed, then he licked what Chen Linfeng said just now, and suddenly felt that something was not right.
"You kid, don't you have any thoughts about the Golden Rooster Award itself?"
The things he mentioned just now: privately decided by a few people, opaque, and a joke. Isn’t this tailor-made?
"Hey, why are you turning your face away?"
Jiang Wen was shocked, am I right?
Chen Linfeng said calmly, "You are overthinking, it's nothing."
Jiang Wen looked at it suspiciously and finally found no clues, so he simply gave up.
In the evening, Chen Linfeng came home and sat on the sofa to tease Xiaoyun Miao with a cat teaser stick.
However, it is smarter and generally will not be fooled.
Only after Chen Linfeng had teased him for a long time did he stretch out his paw as if to show respect.
Liu Qianqian came to his side, hugged her boyfriend's other arm, and watched one person and one cat playing tricks on each other.
Chen Linfeng felt something was wrong, why was he so proactive today.
He turned to look at Sissi next to him with doubtful eyes.
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Xiao Yunmiao took the opportunity to snatch away the cat teasing stick and ran away with it in her mouth.
Faced with such a look, Liu Qianqian couldn't sit still.
"Why do you keep looking at me?"
"Do you have something to say to me?"
"No...no," Liu Qianqian habitually denied, and then hesitantly said, "A little bit."
"Xiao Feng, what you said during the day is probably not true, right?"
"I said a lot of things during the day, which one were you talking about?"
"Oh, that's it!"
Liu Qianqian's face was hot and she was very embarrassed.
She suspected that the other party did it on purpose.
With Xiaofeng's intelligence, how could he not know what she was talking about.
Why don't you just tease me? You just finished teasing Xiaoyun Miao and came to tease me!
This guy is good at everything else, but that's what makes him so bad-tempered.
She acts so perfect outside, but her true colors are revealed when she gets home, and she can only bear it herself.
Liu Qianqian thought to herself, her eyes gradually becoming dangerous.
Chen Linfeng admired Sissi's shy and angry look, which was very interesting.
Then I saw that she was really getting angry, and she was keenly aware of the crisis.
"Of course it's fake. Of course I'm more attracted to my Sissi!"
At the last moment, he controlled the other party's imminent movements and held her in his arms.
He also took advantage of the situation and pinched Sissi’s fair and tender face,
"I couldn't decide between Lu and You at that time, and it's still the same now.
I might as well not choose at all. I can get into it myself, so "Your Name" still has to be played by you. ”
"Oh, that's right."
Liu Qianqian said in a stick-reading tone.
There was no feeling of happiness at all, only the shame after being teased.
You know it is!
Sissi, Sissi, why don’t you have a long memory?
Will definitely use it next time!
She encouraged herself mentally.
"That's it. The most important thing is to avoid trouble. I have discussed it with director Zhang Yimou. He probably has several people on the list and gave up "Sunset"."
Liu Qianqian was still immersed in the emotion just now and couldn't get out of it, so she didn't say much.
Then it will be replaced by Chen Linfeng trying to coax him.
You must find a way to remedy the sins you have committed.
After a while, Liu Qianqian was coaxed again, smiling as she listened to her boyfriend talk about recent interesting events on the set.
She secretly disliked herself in her heart, but she felt happy after hearing Xiaofeng say a few nice words.
Looks like it's worthless.
She kept reviewing herself.
But it’s no use, it’s been like this so many times.
This is called being favored and feeling confident.
……
In mid-August, Sister Mei finally came back.
She and Warner discussed the details of the cooperation and mentioned the new book that Chen Linfeng was about to write.
Just start with this book and use the top resources you've agreed upon.
Warner confirmed again and again and finally agreed.
There are no villain-slapping stories here.
As for Warner, although I was surprised that Chen was so confident when he first came up.
But that’s what writers in their prime are, productive and inspired.
Alex, who has worked in publishing for many years, has seen many similar examples.
In this regard, he trusted the writer's own judgment.
Sister Mei also has the same view. She absolutely believes in Xiaofeng's opinion when it comes to judging works.
Therefore, we helped to obtain the best conditions.
Needless to say, the royalties from novels are already top-notch.
She mainly talked about cooperation terms in terms of publicity resources and subsequent copyright development.
Chen Linfeng himself now holds multiple positions in the film and television industry, has a company under his control, and is not short of money.
Even Warner's bargaining power has been compressed to the extreme.
Subsequent film and television adaptations, peripheral copyrights, etc. are all based on Chen Linfeng.
Warner mainly the whole hard money.
But they enjoyed it very much.
For such a large company, it is important to make more money, but it is even more important to have profitable projects that can be used to increase the stock price.
This is the same for listed capital companies all over the world.
Chen Linfeng does not want his Qilin Film and Television Company to be listed because of this consideration.
Once listed, capital will have its own will, and asset growth will become the number one goal.
This is completely out of control.
Just follow your own ideas.
Anyway, there are two major value-added projects, namely V Station and Maoyan, as well as so many other investment projects.
There is no shortage of money to spend.
The later filming of "Inception" went more smoothly.
In the beginning, progress was slow due to lack of experience in 3D shooting. As Chen Linfeng and the photography team continued to accumulate experience, it gradually became less of a problem.
The performances of several leading actors are also outstanding.
In Chen Linfeng's imagination, the dreams in "Inception" will become more bizarre and deviated from reality as the layers go deeper.
Some surreal action scenes were successfully completed with the help of martial arts instructors.
As a result, the filming progress has been advanced a lot.
From the start of production in early May to the end of August, it was exactly 4 months.
Chen Linfeng chose to shoot the last scene in his own home.
The two cute children turned their backs to the camera, then turned around and waved happily to Leonardo.
Leonardo walked to the yard and picked up the two children.
The sunlight from outside shines through, creating an unreal beauty.
"Click!"
Leonardo relaxed, gave the two children a smile, and then looked indoors.
The other staff members all looked at the director.
In the eyes of everyone, Chen Linfeng calmly returned to the monitor and watched the playback carefully.
A good while.
"Well, that's it, no problem."
"Oh!" "Oh!" "It's finished!" "..."
The crowd cheered.
Chen Linfeng smiled and waited for them to finish celebrating, then greeted the camera crew.
"Come here, there are some things to take pictures of."
"Director, what else are you going to shoot?"
"Here, this." Chen Linfeng pointed to the top on the table.
Leonardo had just followed up with a wave before, but during the moment of cheering, the top had already stopped.
Chen Linfeng twisted the top with his hand and said at the same time, "Here, take a picture of this."
Under the lens of the camera, the top kept spinning for a long time, and eventually it naturally stopped slowly.
After all, reality is not a dream.
The photography team finished their work and there was no big reaction.
Little did he know that this scene would be the biggest gimmick in the subsequent movie promotion.
After the shooting, everyone divided into groups, and some of them packed up various shooting tools and props and returned them to the warehouse.
Another group of people set up barbecue tools on the lawn in the courtyard.
The closing banquet was held at Chen Linfeng's home, and everyone had a barbecue together in the evening.
Everyone was preparing with great interest, while Chen Linfeng led Leonardo to visit his home.
Keanu Reeves, Scarlett and others have finished their roles and returned to China.
The furnishings in the room were very ordinary, and Leonardo didn't have much impression.
Just passing by the study, I was amazed by Chen's huge bookshelf.
Then, he saw the huge glass display case that collected trophies.
The small cupboards that were originally there have long been outgrown, and now they have become large glass showcases that occupy the front wall.
He looked at the middle part of the second floor. There were several statuettes, which should be Oscar trophies.
If you look carefully, you can also see the year, as well as the difference between screenwriter and director.
Above, also in the middle, are a golden lion print and a golden olive leaf. Looking to the side, there is an empty grid with nothing in it.
The intention is self-explanatory.
Looking around, there are Goncourt Prize, Booker Prize, Golden Horse Award, Golden Eagle Award, literature, film and television awards, and some music awards.
It is so dazzling and colorful that it makes people dazzled.
Leonardo's eyes were wrong, showing a strong sense of envy.
"Chen, these...don't...all belong to you, right?"
"Yes, the cc trophy is in another room."
The remaining small cupboard that Chen Linfeng used before was left for Qian Qian.
Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes and didn't want to speak.
Leonardo said in a dry tone, "Is this... so much?"
"Many of them are unknown minor awards, and the literature award accounts for a small half, so it is not as exaggerated as you think."
Chen Linfeng smiled, "And the grids are not full yet. I will replace all the small trophies when I have the opportunity in the future, so there is still a long way to go."
Leonardo swallowed, "Haha, that's right."
(End of chapter)