Chapter 133 The old revolutionary shows his face


    "What kind of chairman..."


    "Mr. Harder!"


    "Oh, Chairman Hader really took the initiative to invite us to participate?"


    "Everything I said is true. Look, this is my authorization letter!"


    Fang Yurong took out his authorization letter, which was all in German. Even the film bureau leaders didn''t recognize it. Anyway, he thought it was high-end.


    She added: "The main venue of the Berlin Film Festival is called the Animal Palace. There is a row of national flags hanging in front of the door. Whichever country has a film shortlisted for competition, that country''s flag is eligible to fly over the Animal Palace.


    Mr. Hader said that since China has opened up, it should communicate more with the world. He eagerly hopes to see China’s five-star red flag in the Animal Palace! "


    Fang Yurong didn''t tell the truth. It was impossible for her to say that the Berlin Film Festival had offended the Soviet Union and that she urgently needed to win over China. She only needed to convince her leaders that this matter was of great significance.


    Sure enough, the leader''s face lit up and he said with a smile: "Okay, okay! It''s rare for foreign friends to value our film industry so much. We will definitely support you in this matter. Can you tell me the process first?"


    "They are divided into competitions and exhibitions. The entries attract the most attention and can compete for various awards. Exhibitions are just for showing off, and no awards are given, because they have a trading market, and film companies from all over the world will select the films.


    As the only film selector, I just select the films to send for competition. Of course, I have to report them to you first and obtain your approval. "


    "I don''t agree!"


    Wang Yang burst in and shouted loudly. Fang Yurong said as if he had seen a ghost: "Old factory director, why are you still here?"


    Why!


    The leader is even more troubled. He has been talking to himself for a long time just now. He wants the distribution rights. How is it possible? He was coaxed away with all kinds of persuasion, but unexpectedly, he came back and overheard the conversation.


    "I don''t agree!"


    Wang Yang strode forward, pointed at Fang Yurong and said: "She is an employee of China Film, how can she be a film selector? This is against the regulations!"


    "This is not a conflict. Why is it against the regulations?" Fang Yurong was not a good person either.


    "Hmph! If you take on this identity, you are suspected of using your power for personal gain!"


    What was Wang Yang afraid of? He pulled out a chair and sat down, saying, "You are responsible for the import and export of China Film, right? If you want to export a film, you can send it to the film festival for gold-plating first. This will be helpful to you, China Film." Good thing, but unfair to other films, because other films may be more suitable for film festivals.


    Can you guarantee that this won''t happen? "


    "I promise that I can be objective and fair. Besides, it''s not my final say. It needs the approval of the leader before it can be sent out! Is that right, the leader?" Fang Yurong asked.


    "Well…"


    The leader is in trouble, don''t blame me.


    Wang Yang continued to apply pressure and said: "I bet that the film she chose must be a film from Shanghai Film Studio. She is from Shanghai! If this is not called using power for personal gain, what is it called?"


    "You, don''t make false accusations just because you are senior! I haven''t started work yet!" Fang Yurong was furious.


    The leader interjected: "Is there a deadline?"


    “Registration of entries is open until November!”


    "Hey, look, where did she go to select films in such a short time? She must go to Shanghai Film Studio! If you want to refute, come to Beijing Film Studio. Then I believe you are impartial and impartial."


    "Old Wang, how many times have I told you!"


    The leader''s head hurt and he rubbed his temples and said: "Your film is a martial arts film. How can anyone send martial arts films overseas? How embarrassing!"


    "Then I don''t care. Her identity is definitely against the regulations. If you want her to choose a film, you must bring ours!"


    "They were authorized by the chairman himself, but we withdrew privately. What''s going on? It''s the time when China is about to contact foreign countries. Are you responsible if it makes a big fuss?"


    "Anyway, I''ll put my words aside. If you want to go out, you must take us with you, otherwise no one can go out!"


    Wang Yang patted the table and turned away.


    It was fun to go out, but he was worried about how to get to Europe. Fang Yurong sent it to his door himself. From now on, he would come and make trouble every few days, and he would make trouble every other day. He was not afraid that they would not agree.


    In the room, the leader made a grimace and said: "Xiao Yu, you choose first, and then bring it to me to decide. We will study Lao Wang''s matter internally." "Okay!"


    Fang Yurong also left.


    She actually felt guilty because she really wanted to go to the Shanghai Film Studio to select films - historically, she chose a film produced by the Shanghai Film Studio called "The Return of the Swallow", which was the first time that mainland China participated in the main competition of the three major European exhibitions. .


    “…”


    In the office, the leader was thinking about this matter.


    He understood what Wang Yang meant, but how could a martial arts film go to a film festival? To go to a film festival, you must be politically correct, ideologically meaningful, and reflect Chinese values. He and Fang Yurong coincide with this.


    But he didn''t agree, and the old man Wang Yang came to make trouble again.


    No one can stand it when the old revolutionary shows his face.


    "Just now Xiao Yu said that participating in competitions and exhibitions, martial arts films are definitely not allowed to participate in competitions, but what about participating in exhibitions?"


    The leader thought about it and decided to hold a meeting to study it.


    …


    "real?"


    “Is there a film selector from the Berlin Film Festival?”


    Wang Yang went back and called Chen Qi over to talk. Chen Qi was also very surprised.


    "She claimed to be the only one in mainland China, and she was very arrogant. I criticized her a lot, and she was very angry. I told them that they must take us out, otherwise they would not even think about it. She was not in compliance with the regulations. What kind of film selection should we do as a China Film employee? A person is both a player and a referee!”


    "Then do you think it can work out?"


    "When Xiao Yu said anything about participating in competitions or exhibitions, the film bureau must be doing that trick again. Let''s each take a step back and maybe go to the exhibition."


    "It''s okay to participate in exhibitions, as long as you can go out!"


    Chen Qi also found it hard. How low has the standard dropped? As long as you can go out.


    Mainland China has too many restrictions these days, so he has to find ways to get around it or exploit loopholes.


    Chen Qi never regards anyone as an enemy or villain. What he faces are always the obstacles and difficulties that arise naturally in the context of the times. For example, mainland China’s policies, those grandsons in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and international prejudices...


    The two of them conspired again and have done everything they can at the moment. The next step is to wait for the news.


    …


    Hongkong.


    Hong Kong films have made a big leap this year. Jackie Chan''s "The Young Master" became the first film to exceed 10 million since the opening of the port, officially entering the golden period. In 1982, it was even more exaggerated. The top 10 films were all taken by Hong Kong films. "Raiders of the Lost Ark", which was a hit in North America, only took over 8 million at the box office, which Hollywood couldn''t do.


    This situation lasted until 1993. With a record-breaking box office of 60 million+, "Jurassic Park" allowed Hong Kong''s workshop-style production to see what the real film industry was. From then on, it began to decline.


    This year, Shaw Brothers is getting old, Jiahe is at its peak, New Art City has just been established, and there are a lot of companies, big and small, all of them are on the rise.


    In this chaos, the leftists are independent and peaceful. No one cares about them, and they don''t care about others.


    The scripts for "Fatal Turn" and "Dark Invasion" were returned in July, and it was decided to start filming the first part that month. The filming would be in August, the work would be completed in September, and the post-production process would be completed in October. It has never been so fast.


    First, the content provided by Chen Qi is so complete that it can be taken immediately.


    The second is that "Fatal Turn" really has no plot. Apart from being chopped alive, the most laborious thing is the makeup of the mutated ogre.


    Although the leftists are weak, they have a complete industrial chain, including production, distribution, theaters, studios, actor training classes, dormitories, etc. It is actually a state-owned enterprise. The theater chain is called "Shuangnan Cinema Line" and has only 8 theaters.


    Small in number, but at least independent.


    On this day, Shuangnan Cinemas all put up a poster for "Fatal Turn". It was a **** one, and it was specially marked: "Not for the faint of heart"!


    (End of chapter)