Chapter 139 You can’t give him what he wants


    "There are no material conditions, and the spiritual conditions are also vague. We can only follow some basic ideas, like "The Return of the Swallows". And this thing can easily get into trouble and cause some people to go astray."


    "How to say it?"


    "If we can''t find value or cultural identity in the contemporary era, we can only look forward, to the Republic of China, to the late Qing Dynasty, to feudal society..."


    Chen Qi talked eloquently and said: "I personally think that there may be a lot of movies about the old society and feudal society in the future. Whether this is good or bad, I can''t comment now, and I don''t really understand.


    I''m just talking about "Tai Chi". It''s also set in the late Qing Dynasty, but it''s a martial arts film. Martial arts movies are understandable, and their themes are also very simple, which is to punish evil and promote good, practice martial arts to strengthen the body, and then strengthen the country.


    I think it is more suitable for our current environment to wrap a simple and correct theme with elements that most people can understand. "


    “…”


    Fu Qi listened very seriously and said: "I watched the movie "Iron King Kong (Iron King Kong is 007, the Hong Kong translation) Bravely Breaks into Space City" last year. The theme is also very simple. British agents foiled the conspiracy of careerists and saved the world. The story of the world.


    But it''s very entertaining, and I admit that I love watching it.


    This is very similar to what Xiao Chen said, wrapping a simple theme with content that most people can understand. I have been exposed to more Western movies, and almost all of those commercial movies are like this.


    If we really want to build bridges, this kind of film is more suitable than Return of the Swallow. "


    "But when others compete, we can only participate in the exhibition." Chen Qi said with a smile.


    "It''s always hard to build a tall building from scratch, but I agree with your point of view. "Fatal Turn" has proved its value. I hope we will cooperate more in the future."


    Fu Qi took another look and saw that the other party could not only write scripts, but also think so deeply that he had his own set of theories. On a larger scale, this involves strategic issues in film development.


    "Yes, no matter how close we are in the future, you will be called uncle and aunt." Shi Hui said with a smile.


    "What are you doing, poaching in front of me?!"


    Wang Yang was unhappy.


    "Xiao Chen is not from your Beijing Film Studio, how can you call him poaching?" Fu Qi said.


    "Sooner or later he will be from our factory!"


    "That''s possible!"


    "Okay, okay, listen to me..."


    Chen Qi looked solemn and said seriously: "Actually, I am neither, I am just a big bowl of tea seller."


    Alas!


    "What is the big bowl of tea?" Fu Mingxian was curious.


    "A big bowl of tea tastes better with roast duck. I''ll treat you to a drink another day. Such a big bowl is bigger than your head."


    "Wow! I want to drink, I want to drink!"


    The banquet was very lively, mainly Wang Yang, Fu Qi, Shi Hui, and Chen Qi were chatting. Fu Mingxian enlivened the atmosphere, while Li Wenhua and Gong Xue were just accompanying each other and could not get in the way.


    Then, the four people met about the issue.


    February 4th is New Year’s Eve, and the Berlin Film Festival opens on February 13th.


    The leftists are very independent and are not under the control of China Film and Television Corporation. They first introduced "Tai Chi" to be released in Hong Kong, which happened to be during the Spring Festival. After a short screening, they went to Berlin to sell the film together with "Deadly Bend".


    Then there are two problems: how to promote in Hong Kong and how to promote in Berlin.


    Because Chen Qi and Li Wenhua must go out, and "Tai Chi" must be sold by Beijing Film Studio, otherwise it will be in vain.


    "Director Li and I, together with Li Lianjie and Gong Xue, these four quotas are basic and cannot be less. If we can go to Hong Kong to promote, I hope to give more quotas so that Yu Hai and Yu Chenghui can also go. Be more active and have a louder voice.”


    "Mr. Liao is in charge of Hong Kong. Let me think about it..."


    Fu Qi thought for a while and said: "Let''s do this. We invite you to come to Hong Kong to attend the premiere. I will show the film to Mr. Liao. If the old man likes it, he will support it himself without you having to say anything."


    "The key is that the film is good. Are you confident?" Shi Hui said.


    "ha!"


    Wang Yang laughed when he heard it and said: "The first cut version is available. I will take you there after dinner. You will know if it is good or not after seeing it."


    ...chapel.


    "Tai Chi" debuted with a 120-minute version. The later stages have not yet been completed and will be shortened by then.


    But Fu Qi and Shi Hui were already clapping excitedly.


    "I watch every popular movie in Hong Kong. Martial arts movies have always been the highlight. Now that Jackie Chan has created his own genre, he is already the most popular martial arts star, and others are also joining the ranks."


    Fu Qi sighed softly, as if he was still reminiscing: "But except for Bruce Lee''s "Fist of Fury" which brought some feelings of family and country, the rest are all grievances and personal grudges. Your "Tai Chi" is probably the first one to propose martial arts. Strengthening the body and the country.


    The action design is also good, everything looks fresh to me, especially breaking through the tower at the end, so happy! "


    "The scenery is beautiful and the actors are beautiful," Shi Hui said with a smile.


    "Okay, okay, no matter how much you praise me, I will blush. Anyway, we know that this is definitely a good movie. Can Mr. Liao be satisfied?"


    "Absolutely! You should speed up production."


    As Fu Qi spoke, he suddenly winked at Wang Yang, referring to someone. Wang Yang coughed and said, "Xiao Chen, go to my office table and get the "Tai Chi" information. I forgot to bring it with me just now. ”


    "Oh good!"


    Chen Qi left the small auditorium, yawned, and squatted down against the wall.


    To be obedient, you have to listen to the audio. There is no information. It''s just that they want to talk about something else, and it''s hard for you to hear it. I was really going to be stupid and screamed, and then I came back: "Director, no!"


    That''s too much.


    Inside, Fu Mingxian was impatient with the adults talking and said, "I''m going out to play!"


    "Don''t go far!"


    "Um!"


    Waiting for her to go out, Fu Qi said: "Old factory director, there is no need for politeness between you and me, I will get straight to the point. I think Xiao Chen is very good, and I would like to apply to transfer him to Hong Kong. What do you think?"


    "Ha ha!"


    Unexpectedly, Wang Yang did not respond tit-for-tat, but laughed loudly and said, "I''ve had this idea for a long time, but do you think he still went on secondment and didn''t officially join Beijing Film Studio?"


    "Is it possible that he doesn''t want to?" Shi Hui said.


    "You guessed it, he really doesn''t want to!"


    "That''s strange. Don''t tell me that his original intention was to sell big bowls of tea?"


    "Oh, I had a special chat with him once, and you have no idea what this kid said..."


    Wang Yang sighed and said: "He said that the studio system is too rigid, like a sauce vat, with seniority and intrigue, and he is not willing to waste his youth in it."


    "Isn''t your support enough?"


    "Not enough! I want to give him three years of experience. People think it''s too long. Three years is a waste of time. He wants to have full control over a movie from beginning to end, from production to distribution, from director to actors, everything is just for him. The final say.


    I can''t give him this power, so he doesn''t come in.


    You want him, can you give it to him? "


    “…”


    Fu Qi and Shi Hui were silent. Although the leftists have a high degree of freedom, it is impossible to hand over the life and death power of a movie to a 20-year-old young man. To put it bluntly, Chen Qi''s resume is still too shallow.


    If he has a brilliant record, the possibility is very high.


    Because there is a saying in China: Special issues must be dealt with!


    "There is no absolute thing. We can''t give him 100% power, but we may give him 50% or even 70% power. We have to take our time in everything. But after listening to you, I would like to observe and observe. What''s wrong with this guy? Where is the ambition?"


    (End of chapter)