Chapter 464 He wants greater privileges


    "The key is to find the common points in human nature, such as the love of parents for their children. Audiences from any country can understand..."


    In the conference room, Chen Qi was giving his report for the countless times, talking back and forth.


    "That''s all my thoughts, thank you everyone!"


    "Whoosh!"


    Finally, Chen Qi''s speech ended. Ding Qiao presided over the meeting and expressed his thoughts one by one.


    Sun Jianmin listened patiently.


    The media promoted it in a high-profile manner, and the public was very concerned. He wanted to take advantage of the Golden Bear Award to release and screen "Life is Beautiful", which would definitely make a fortune. Every time he thought about this, he would glance at Chen Qi.


    "As long as you enjoy your time outside, it''s up to us to decide when you come back!"


    "Whoosh!"


    "Whose turn is it next? Comrade Jianmin, can you talk about it?"


    "good!"


    Soon it was Sun Jianmin''s turn. He first came up with a cliche: ""Life is Beautiful" has brought glory to the country and is destined to be a milestone for Chinese films. To be honest, I am also proud of it..."


    “…”


    Everyone was surprised, why is China Film’s position so smooth? There was a huge quarrel at the beginning, and Chen Qi was sent to jail for several days.


    ""Life is Beautiful" is essentially an art film, and art films have always done poorly in China..."


    Sun Jianmin suddenly changed his voice and said: "Because the film is of such great significance, we can''t wait for it to meet the audience. We also hope that the film can break the rules and create a distribution record for art films."


    "That''s the truth!"


    “The audience is looking forward to it!”


    There were also representatives from the film company present, who immediately agreed with both hands.


    Ding Qiao heard this and asked, "Have you organized the first quarter movie viewing party?"


    "No, no, we have been waiting for news about this film. We believe that Comrade Chen Qi can return with a great reputation, and as expected, he will live up to expectations!"


    Sun Jianmin smiled and praised as if he didn''t need money.


    There is nothing wrong with this, and everyone thinks it is okay. Chen Qi glanced at him and said unexpectedly: "I don''t agree. It is not appropriate for "Life is Beautiful" to be released in China for the time being!"


    Um? ? ?


    Everyone was stunned. Sun Jianmin was even more surprised and asked: "Comrade Chen Qi, do you disagree?"


    "right!"


    "But…"


    Ding Qiao pressed his hand and said, "Xiao Chen, tell me what you think?"


    “This subject matter is very unique and completely different from previous anti-war films, and the ideology in it is also biased toward the West… In other words, this film requires a certain threshold for viewing, and I don’t think the public can accept it.


    If you observe it inside a studio or school, I think it’s okay. If it were screened across the country, we might not get the reputation and results we wanted, and all the previous praise from the media would be like a joke, and it would be embarrassing up and down.


    You can screen it in Hong Kong first to see how the audience reacts. "


    "Comrade Chen Qi, we need to strike while the iron is hot!"


    Sun Jianmin was anxious and said: "You can''t hold back such a good film, the audience is so looking forward to it!"


    "What does suppression mean? Oriental Company''s films are originally for export, and they cannot be released domestically. It depends on the specific situation... Minister Ding, is this the rule you gave us at the beginning?"


    "Well…"


    Ding Qiao was stuck for a moment, it seemed like this was the rule, but he definitely couldn''t say it out at the moment, so he would be going astray.


    Chen Qi did not push him, and continued: "In short, I think "Life is Beautiful" should be released in Hong Kong first, and "Tai Chi 3"."


    "Absolutely not!"


    After listening to "Tai Chi 3", Sun Jianmin became even more confused. "Life is Beautiful" is an art film, and "Tai Chi" is a big IP. The first and second films sold more than 900 copies in total, ranking first in the country.


    "After China Film raised the price for the acquisition, we lost more than 60 million in three years. We are contributing to the national film industry. Comrade Chen Qi, you can''t target China Film just because we had conflicts before!"


    Sun Jianmin stopped pretending. "I acted within the scope allowed by the policy. How can I target you?"


    A good symposium suddenly became noisy because of China Film''s participation.


    Everyone''s eyes followed the two of them back and forth. Oops, this is much more interesting than a meeting. The two families are having **** again!


    "alright!"


    Zhu Muzhi, who had been silent all this time, slapped the table and said unhappily: "What does it look like for a general manager of China Film and a head of Dongfang Company to spit in public? Write a review for me!"


    Seeing that the two were quiet, he added: "Today is a symposium, not a meeting to discuss issuance. Don''t go off topic. We will study this matter later."


    He glanced at Ding Qiao, who asked, "Does anyone else have anything to say?"


    “…”


    After such an interruption, no one was too lazy to speak, and the meeting ended in confusion.


    They left one after another, and Chen Qi also left.


    Sun Jianmin was angry, and at the same time very worried. There were not a few blockbuster films produced in China throughout the year, and 80% of them were losses. However, none of Chen Qi''s films had less than 300 copies.


    The gross profit from the distribution fee of a film can be tens of millions.


    Chen Qi didn''t express his position before, and he just released it when it was needed in the country. Why did he suddenly become tougher today?


    …


    other side.


    Zhu Muzhi and Ding Qiao returned to the office, closed the door, and Zhu Muzhi said: "That boy is very naughty! You said he has a red heart, look at it, he is asking for a reward from us!"


    "There is no conflict. He doesn''t want it for himself, he must want it for the company!"


    "The Oriental Company can operate freely in Hong Kong. This is already a great privilege. Old Ding, you don''t know, right? Looking at that boy''s virtue, he wants to do it in China. If we are right, at this juncture, How can we reform if studios, China Film, and film companies can’t just rush in?”


    “…”


    Ding Qiao thought for a while and said: "Xiao Chen is a measured person and will not be lawless. I think what he means is that he wants to compete with China Film for distribution? Let me talk to him. It just so happens that I also want to talk to him. Let’s talk about reform.”


    He knew that Zhu Muzhi was not reluctant to give awards.


    But this time is very sensitive. The Ministry of Culture is going to conduct a survey on structural reform. If more privileges are given to Dongchang, what will other people think? Are they all following the Dongchang reforms?


    That would be a mess.


    …


    The next day, Ding Qiao called Chen Qi over again.


    He talked about the reform being planned by the central government.


    "According to work procedures, today is a research on structural reform. I want to talk to you. You don''t have to be scrupulous and just say whatever you think. How do you think the film industry should be reformed?"


    "This is easy!"


    Chen Qi slapped his thigh, and he really had no scruples: "First of all, the studios will all become enterprises, with independent accounting, responsibility for their own profits and losses, and taxation in accordance with the law. If you are short of money, you can find a way by yourself. You can also borrow money from the bank. Anyway, the state will not allocate funds. If you can If you can live, live, if you can''t live, close the door.


    Secondly, China Film canceled its monopoly on purchasing and marketing, and abolished its monopoly on distribution!


    Once again, all local film companies closed their doors and returned distribution rights to production units!


    Also, allow private companies to make movies and independently distribute them!


    Finally, set up a nationwide theater chain to break down local screening barriers! "


    Ding Qiao was so sweaty.


    "Wait! Wait! Are you kidding, or do you mean it from your heart?"


    "I''m telling you what I''m telling you. This is what I think the film industry is like. Of course it won''t be possible now, and I''m not afraid of throwing cold water on you. This reform will only move a little bit at best."


    "Why don''t we know?"


    Ding Qiao sighed and said: "From ancient times to the present, reform must be full of thorns. We just need to complete the tasks at this stage. Forget it, I don''t need to ask you, you are too radical."


    Isn''t it radical?


    The domestic film industry has actually been undergoing changes since the 1980s, and it was not until the beginning of the 2000s that it took a full 20 years to complete all the updates. Where is this?


    Chen Qi can''t control such a large size, but he can still try some.


    He asked: "Does this reform include art films?"


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