Chapter 594: He's Making a Living from Movies
The author didn't use a pen name, so he was called Xu Fei.
The article reads:
“...... As a newcomer to the film industry who has not been in the industry for a long time, I can't help but talk about my humble opinions.
First of all, Mr. Zhao Baohua's proposal of 'carrying forward the spirit of the times', I fully agree. There are some different views on the fact that there is no scientific definition.
Although the main theme changes with the times, it remains the same in terms of basic values.
For example, hard work, optimistic life, honesty and friendship, etc., these are small compared with revolutionary themes. But can it be said that because it is small, it is not the main theme?
I think before expounding on the main theme, it is necessary to understand what the mainstream yishi form is. The spirit of the central government clearly instructs and advocates the four everythings, which is the mainstream yishi form today.
Everything is conducive to the development of patriotism, collectivism, etc.
Everything is conducive to reform, opening up, and modernization.
Everything is conducive to national unity, social progress, etc.
Everything is exchanged for a good life with honest labor and so on.
The fourth point points out the masses of the people and a better life, indicating that they also represent the spirit of the times. The view that the main theme is limited to revolutionary themes is narrow and immature.
Based on the above, I think it can be summarized that the characteristics of the main theme movie should be:
Mainstream yishi form recognition, national policy advocacy, modal performance of positive and uplifting, leading cultural values embodiment, performance of history and reality of healthy film creation.
Correspondingly, it can be broadly defined:
Revolutionary historical films that can fully embody the form of the country's yishi, realistic films that are close to the lives of ordinary audiences, and films that promote mainstream values and eulogize human life are the main theme films. ”
“......”
In the first short paragraph, Leader Sun read it over and over again.
The article does not mention diversity, does not mention the unity of the three sexes, and directly and boldly gives a definition, and is the only one who dares to give a definition in so many articles.
Even the characteristics were analyzed.
Sun Leader forgot to drink the tea, continued to look down, and further stated:
"The Founding Ceremony", "The Great Battle" and "Secretary Jiao" are the natural main themes.
Then let's shoot an ordinary postman who has been delivering mail in the mountains for decades, and we photograph an ordinary person who has a short and noisy family, always optimistic about life, industrious and simple.
Even in "Party A and Party B", the warmth of humanity that lent the house to the technician at the end...... Aren't these the notes of the times?
The main theme is not narrow, it is very, very broad, and it should belong to all stories that reflect truth, goodness and beauty.
The main theme can also be very good, as long as the audience can walk into the theater and really sit down patiently, it is endurable to watch. And the current problem is how to get the audience into the theater......"
Well?
He was about to see what he had to say, but he turned his pen and moved on to the next question.
Hey, this guy is so slippery!
However, it has been a great gain, and now many people have a narrow understanding of the main theme, and the article expands the way of thinking, proposing "close to the life of ordinary audiences", "promoting mainstream values", and "eulogizing human life".
What is a definition? No matter how it changes, the definition is a standard.
“......”
Leader Sun stared at this sentence to make sure that there were no political mistakes, and then he put pen to paper and wrote: "The article is quite valuable, please Comrade XX to review it." ”
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In the office, Leader Tian was packing up documents and preparing for the handover.
He received two notices today, one to give way, and the other to hold a meeting in Changsha in late March to clarify the specific policy on films during the Ninth Five-Year Plan period.
Those who have good deeds have already called it the "Changsha Conference"!
It sounds a lot like a milestone when you hear it.
And he was busy, sitting in a chair in a daze, he was idle, Wu Mengchen pretended to be an ostrich and mocked, Dou Shoufang was pinned down by the new director, and the reformers were defeated.
But Xiao Xu is very, very sure, saying that this is dormant.
Can I really make a comeback? I don't have any confidence.
He got up, poured a glass of water, grabbed a new newspaper, and came across the article.
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Part XX.
The leader reviewed the article and was very satisfied.
In his opinion, this is a manifestation of Toucheng, and those who know the times are handsome. But unexpectedly, this kid is really talented, and he is very thoughtful.
Who dares to say that the masses of the people are not important? Who dares to say that the masses of the people are not the main theme?
It doesn't matter if the definition is shallow, but it can't be missed.
He called the secretary and asked, "How is the speech at the meeting?"
"Almost. ”
"Look at this, it's generally fine. ”
"Okay. ”
......
China Film Weekly.
Zhao Baohua slammed the magazine on the table, his face contorted so that the temples slipped off and stuck on the bridge of his nose.
When he ate his master's bowl of rice, he immediately understood: That kid deliberately asked that question at the meeting! Just to provoke controversy and snatch the right to speak.
The main theme is a "virtual" concept. No matter how you define it, it's all imaginary.
The article is a trick, not so much a definition, but a scope.
But very cleverly written. Now it is generally recognized that the main theme is revolutionary themes and biographical themes, and as soon as this article comes out, people will look at it, oh, that's right.
Of course the people count, and of course the truth, goodness and beauty count.
In this way, the scope is expanded.
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The set of "If You Have Something to Say".
The film was prepared last year, and when Jiang Wen and Li Baotian were scheduled, filming was delayed until winter. The exterior scene is summer, which is definitely not good, and the interior scene is okay, and the hotel lobby is the main place where the story takes place.
In this scene, Liu Xinyi beat Jiang Wen, Jiang Wen wanted to cut the girl, pretended to make peace, and made an appointment to meet in a hotel.
Zhang Guoshi was indeed inspired, obviously there was a large space, but the lights were turned on above the heads of the two of them, and a table was illuminated in white, and it was dark all around.
The first half of the body is snow-white, and the second half is cast into the shadows, like "The Godfather".
The photographer is Lu Le, holding the camera, dangling back and forth.
"It's not a good place......"
Liu Xinyi took a high-end lighter, lit a cigarette, swallowed clouds and puffed out the fog and said: "One day I will invite you, let's change places and go eat Fengyang big abalone wings." ”
"Stop, I don't feel like I have found it yet, let's rest for a while. Zhang Guoshi said.
As soon as the words fell, the actor wrapped himself in a big cotton jacket.
Jiang Wen habitually began to press, and said, "Brother, your big money is almost meaningful." I know a big man surnamed Xu, who is ruthless, if someone wants to cut him, he will make this person first.
You, this cowardice, cowardly. ”
Liu Xinyi made a film in 81 years and has deep qualifications, and said with a smile: "This is also called being clear, and I can see that the other party is a dumbfounder, so I talk about peace and lose money."
He has so much money, he can't afford to kill anyone. ”
"Hey, yes, yes. Just, I'm afraid I'm going to die. ”
Jiang Wenyan stammered, and usually spoke with a little bit.
Lu Le pouted when he heard this, and said in his heart, why didn't the director say anything? When he turned around, the director held the magazine.
"You see. ”
Zhang Guoshi handed it over, and Lu Le was silent after reading it, and then passed it to Jiang Wen.
Jiang Wen also looked at it and said curiously: "Why is he involved in this matter? ”
"If he doesn't mix, the environment will be even more difficult......"
Zhang Guoshi often deals with the government, especially the edification of "Alive", which is more understanding than Lao Jiang, and said: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the future is the era of the main theme."
There are so many filmmakers, can't they all shoot? Resources are not enough to allocate.
And the way we have always done it is one size fits all. In the future, only the main theme may pass the review, and the others will be difficult to pass. Or you go underground and don't pass the censorship. So what's it called......"
He gestured and sighed: "The larger the scope of the main theme and the more flexible the thinking, the more works we can shoot." ”
“......”
Old Jiang blinked, of course he understood. Inexplicably looked down at the magazine, the signature of the article, although I didn't want to admit it, but I really felt it.
That guy does stand taller, see farther, and even more admirable.