Chapter 386 Berlin International Film Festival
Han Sanping was silent for a while and said: "The superiors also want you to stay in the country."
After speaking, he added, "Of course, not to stay. There is no shortage of art film directors in China."
"I hope you will stay in China to make commercial films and promote the development of our mainland commercial film market."
"These. In order to promote the development of the film market, many foreign language films were introduced.”
"Under this policy, the number of screens in the mainland has increased year by year, and the single box office of Chinese-language films has also exceeded the 300 million mark."
"Although there are indeed good results, the negative consequences It has also begun to appear.”
“That is, our Chinese-language films are being beaten to the ground by foreign-language films. If this continues, the market we have finally developed may become a pasture for foreign-language films.”
“Although the box office share of foreign language films entering mainland theaters is not high, in the long run it is no longer a question of box office, but a foreign language film market that has been cultivated with the soil of Chinese films.”
“Let’s not talk about the future, let’s talk about the present. There are many people who only have foreign-language films in their eyes and look down upon our Chinese-language films.”
"If this continues, the impact on local Chinese-language films will be greater and greater."
"So, we in the mainland need more fresh blood."
"These new blood are not Zhang Yimou Those commercial movies.”
“It was okay to make those types of movies just a few years ago.”
“It’s not okay to make this type of movie now.”
"For example, when "The City of Gold" was released, although it achieved very good box office results, its reputation was very poor and there were a lot of scoldings."
"On the one hand, there are various foreign language films that make us Mainland audiences are enjoying their attention, but the tolerance of Chinese-language films is limited. "
"So it was okay to make this kind of movie in the past few years, but not with the current reputation."
< br>"In contrast, the commercial films you have made have always been well received by the audience because they have not been ignored."
"Nowadays, many audiences want to watch the commercial films directed by you rather than Zhang Yimou and others. Commercial films directed by ”
After Han Sanping finished speaking, he turned his head and looked at Wang Shu.
The meaning is obvious.
It’s not that he is talking nonsense, but the reality shows that the “higher authorities” really want Wang Shu to stay in China and make commercial films that can make Chinese-language films more diversified.
This is how to fight against Hollywood movies.
It does not mean that having Wang Shu make commercial films will defeat the Hollywood films entering the mainland market, but rather that having Wang Shu make commercial films in the mainland will not be too ugly to lose to Hollywood films.
Wang Shu is only one person, and no one thinks he can compete with Hollywood movies on his own.
I just thought that with Wang Shu around, I could promote the diversified development of Chinese films without losing too much.
With Wang Shu taking the lead, other directors were gradually encouraged to give up on the old and make "novel" films.
Slowly cultivating the soil, it may be able to compete with Hollywood movies in the future.
In this era, Chinese-language films are really being beaten in the local market by Hollywood films that have traveled across the ocean, are not accustomed to the local environment, and have language barriers.
In 2010, when Feng Xiaogang participated in the industry forum "China Film and Hollywood Cooperation in the XJ Field", he claimed that he had just watched a football game and his mind went blank.
After taking a short break, he began to speak loudly: "Those directors who go to Europe, don't think they are great."
"I don't know English, but I asked Americans. People say you "Interesting" is just a polite word, but it actually means, 'This guy is sick, I don't know what he is thinking about, what is he filming?'"
First of all, he was insinuating that many art film directors who went to Europe were like this. People have a useless attitude towards promoting the development of domestic commercial films.
Then he said: "Chinese movies are very similar to Chinese football. There is a huge gap between football and the world. The same goes for movies."
In Feng Xiaogang's view, Chinese movies are basically "not short of money."
He said directly: "Ten years ago, if an investor, no matter what they were doing, told me that they wanted to invest in my movie, I would be very happy. But now, I will ask: Why should I Do you want to do this money-making thing for you?”
This is a pretense, secretly complimenting that he has no shortage of investors.
If you want to vote for his movie, you have to ask him, not him.
Then he added: "Chinese film technology is the same as Chinese football technology, and there is a huge gap between it and the world."
"From "Assembly" to "Tangshan Earthquake", I didn't dare to hand over the core technical issues to Chinese companies. The special effects of "Tangshan Earthquake" finally found a Korean special effects team."
said After finishing this, he continued: "In our country, we have to shoot stories for the domestic audience first. If you think that the French audience can also understand it, it is not easy to say it. This is particularly harmful to the creation. The humorous words are the last It turns into a glass of boiled water."
Feng Pants said bluntly: "When American screenwriters wrote the script, they never thought about whether the Chinese audience would understand it."
"For example, Woody Allen. , he never thought that the audience in Beijing would understand, he only thought that the audience in New York would understand.”
This is a mockery of the three major European art film directors who have not learned how to make films. , and began to think about flying.
It is undeniable that Feng Xiaogang was inflated by the success of "Tangshan Earthquake" this time. He said a lot, either pretending to be compared or on the way to pretending to be compared.
However, what he said is true.
First, the movies made by a lot of mainland directors who are keen on the three major European directors are all shit, and they are all rotten fish and shrimps.
Secondly, the movie scripts written by a large number of mainland screenwriters are "unrelevant" and cannot even be understood by local audiences, but they hope that European and American audiences will understand them.
High ambition but low power.
Third, domestic film technology is too different from that of Europe and the United States.
The combination of these means that the gap between Chinese-language films and Hollywood films is too big, just like Chinese football compared to the world.
These remarks are why Han Sanping and even "the superiors" persuaded Wang Shu to stay in China and develop.
First, they are all rotten fish and shrimps, and there is really no one to use them.
Secondly, Wang Shu’s commercial film is “down to earth”. At least it tells a story rather than being unclear.
Thirdly, Wang Shu's commercial films are more novel than other Chinese-language films, which is helpful to promote the diversified development of Chinese-language commercial films.
In fact, in addition to what Feng Xiaogang said at this forum, he also said that mainland directors should not fantasize about going to Hollywood.
Feng Xiaogang used his personal experience as an example: "Many years ago, Director He Ping introduced me to a Colombian company to cooperate with "Big Shot" and "Mobile Phone"... I thought that by cooperating with Hollywood, I imagined that my film could fly to Going to the United States is actually to take advantage of your influence in China, not to push your works to the United States, but to integrate their technical methods into your own movies. Don’t fantasize about going to Hollywood from now on.” br>
When Feng Xiaogang finished speaking, American publisher Harvey Weinstein immediately used "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero" to refute him.
When the famous distributor left early to catch a flight, Feng Xiaogang directly complained about Harvey: "I have to tell you about Harvey. He often deals with Chinese filmmakers and uses tricks. It was to buy the North American distribution rights of our movie. He originally offered 8 million, but when others saw this, they refused to compete with him. At that time, he gave a deposit of 200,000 US dollars, and when the filming was completed, he said, I don’t want this movie, and I will return it. , it’s too late if you want to sell it to someone else. If he comes to you at this time, he will offer you $1 million.”
The more he spoke, the more excited he became: "Do you know how many people in China regarded him as the savior at that time? Now when they talk about him, they say, 'Oh, liar'."
This was Feng Xiaogang's intention to pretend. For comparison, I didn't expect to be slapped in the face, so I could only wait for Harvey Wayans to leave before starting to make amends.
It is undeniable that Harvey Wayans is indeed a "liar".
However, he can also fool directors like Feng Xiaogang who have not gone international but are eager to go international.
As this person said, movies such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero" are not included in this list.
And Feng Xiaogang kept saying not to dream about going to Hollywood, but then he made the movie "The Banquet". In fact, he just wanted to go international but couldn't. There happened to be a movie called "Tangshan Earthquake" that was a hit at the box office. Then he felt that he was awesome and used various costumes to highlight himself.
If he finishes showing off and then makes his commercial film, many people may still look down upon him.
Who would have thought that while he was talking nonsense, he was making various art films in an attempt to go global.
People do one thing before others and another after others.
After hearing what Han Sanping said, Wang Shu sighed slightly and said, "As I said, if there is a chance, I will try it in Hollywood."
"If there is no chance, even if "
"You really want to go to Hollywood?" Han Sanping turned to look at Wang Shu.
Wang Shu smiled when he heard this and said: "It's not a matter of whether you want to go or not."
Han Sanping also understood, so he sighed: "Are you sure?"
"What are you sure of?" Wang Shu asked doubtfully.
“Are you sure you can go to Hollywood this time?” Han Sanping asked next.
Wang Shu shook his head and said: "It depends on the box office of "The Tuner"."
"The investors in Hollywood are more realistic. If the box office of "The Tuner" is good, , someone will definitely ask me to cooperate.”
“If I fail, it’s hard to say.”
"Okay." Han Sanping sighed and said no more.
The two then talked about some things about "Travel to Taipei", and Han Sanping left.
On February 14, 2008, the eighth day of the lunar calendar, Wang Shu appeared in Berlin.
Along with him were Liu Dehua, Li Binbin, Yang Zi, Zhang Yishan and others.
The 58th Berlin International Film Festival opened on February 7, 2008 and ended on February 18.
"Left and Right" directed by Wang Xiaoshuai was selected for the main competition and eventually won the Silver Bear Award for Best Screenplay.
However, these have nothing to do with Wang Shu.
He appeared in Berlin this time to promote "Taipei Trip".
In fact, the organizers of the Berlin Film Festival had previously invited Wang Shu to walk on the opening red carpet, but Wang Shu did not go due to work reasons.
Li Binbin and others would be eager to go if they had such an opportunity.
Wang Shu thought that since he didn't participate in the competition, he wouldn't go to the red carpet.
“Wow, it’s so lively!” Yang Zi had the opportunity to come to the Berlin Film Festival for the first time, and he kept exclaiming all the way.
Zhang Yishan is also here for the first time, but compared to Yang Zi, he has been pretending to be calm.
Li Binbin also sighed at the side: "This time, thanks to Director Wang, we can all come to the Berlin Film Festival."
Although there are no restrictions at the Berlin Film Festival, everyone can You can come.
But for actors, there is an essential difference between going by invitation and going without invitation.
The former is to go with dignity.
The latter is shameless.
Liu Dehua responded: "It's true that he has been favored by Director Wang."
Wang Shu raised his forehead upon hearing this. This trip was just to promote the movie, not to walk on the red carpet.
If it's a red carpet, being invited is indeed a blessing.
The current situation is a bit overdone.
Wang Shu said: "I just came last night. You can wander around as you like. When the cocktail party is held in the evening, everyone needs to be present."
The publicity process is to show the trailer for the cocktail party tonight. , the trailer will be shown in the exhibition hall tomorrow, and after finishing this, we will return to China to continue filming.
"Understood." Yang Zi and others responded.
In the evening, the banquet of "Taipei Trip" was held as scheduled.
Many people came to the scene and it was very lively.
"Sister Shu Qi." Wang Shu saw Shu Qi, one of the jury members of this Berlin Film Festival, also coming, and immediately went up to say hello.
Shu Qi’s presence was naturally not Wang Shu’s respect.
Many people at the scene did not come here just for Wang Shu’s sake.
He was not responsible for this matter, but the work of several investment companies.
"Director Wang." Seeing Wang Shu being so polite, Shu Qi responded politely.
Although it was the first time for the two to meet, they started chatting happily.
"When did Director Wang come?" Shu Qi asked, looking for a topic.
"Last night." Wang Shu responded with a smile.
Shu Qi smiled and said again: "I heard that the organizer invited Director Wang to participate, right?"
There is no need to hide this kind of thing. Wang Shu responded with a smile: "I did invite him before, but I If you don’t have time to shoot, you won’t be participating.”
Shu Qi nodded, rolling his eyes slightly, and said with a smile, “When will Director Wang have time?”
“ "Uh," Wang Shu pretended to think for a moment and replied, "Not sure."
"But I will definitely come to Berlin again if I have the chance."
Coming to Berlin this time is not just to promote the film like now, but to bring the film to the competition.
Shu Qi understood what Wang Shu meant and answered with a smile: "What do Director Wang think of me?"
"Huh?" Wang Shu pretended to be confused.
Shu Qi asked again: "I mean, are there any opportunities to cooperate in the future?"
Although Shu Qi's question was a bit abrupt, Wang Shu would not refuse directly, and then responded tactfully: "If there is a chance, we can definitely cooperate."
Shu Qi originally asked casually, but seeing that Wang Shu did not directly give a clear answer, he smiled and did not ask further.
Wang Shu saw this, so he added: "When I work with actors in filming, I pay more attention to whether the actor's image and temperament match the characters in the script."
"Only in this way can the performance be presented. A better work."
"So, if there is a chance, I will definitely invite Sister Shu Qi to cooperate."
(End of this chapter)