Chapter 623: Cult Films, Black Humor, and Swinging a Hoe
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With his long legs crossed, Grange took out another cigarette, refilled it with the burning butt of his mouth, and then crushed the exhausted cigarette butt on the sole of his cloth shoe.
The hand holding the cigarette brushed up the messy hair, flicked off the dandruff of the nails, looked at Wu Xiaozu who was discussing the development of the film with Li Shaohong, Huang Jianxin, and Kai Ge, and suddenly spoke: "Director Wu, have you seen my movie? Do you think it's a movie?"
Brother Kai twisted his eyebrows, Li Shaohong next to him pulled him, Huang Jianxin smiled at the corner of his mouth, shook his head, and took the initiative to replace the juice and help Wu Xiaozu refill the water.
The bull's temper has been committed again.
If you have to say which director of the 78th level is the leader, it is not the talented and pretentious Kai Ge who is so talented that it is visible to the naked eye that he wants to pour out, nor the silent but stubborn Zhang Yi, of course, it is not his sleek and intelligent Huang Jianxin.
As for Gu Changwei, he hasn't really picked up his energy at this time. Li Shaohong is also everyone's little sister, not to mention Huo Jianqi and others......
The real 'leading brother' is Tian Zhuangzhuang, the 78-level old squad leader! followed by Kai Ge and Zhang Junzhao.
Of course, this is not the actual kind of leader, but the personality charm and prestige, and the person.
Grange Zhuang's eyes were very light, but he stared very seriously.
Wu Xiaozu took a sip of tea and put down the teacup.
"I watched the play "Horse Thief", and I had the opportunity to watch it by coincidence two years ago. You can feel that you are working on reducing the interaction and language of the characters, and then expressing the atmosphere of the film. In a certain amount of light and movement, there are very shadows of Antonioni and Truffaut. It can also be regarded as a long shot that practices Bazin's documentary aesthetics. ”
Wu Xiaozu naturally didn't have the opportunity to watch this drama in this life, but in his previous life, he did watch the movies directed by Zhuang Zhuang, and his works were highly evaluated in art academies and circles, and no one even banned several films......
"I love Truffaut's Four Hundred Blows. Grange Zhuang nodded slightly.
"However, objectively speaking, apart from these two aspects, I was surprised by the sound processing. There is no distinction at all between the characters speaking at close range, the voiceover, and the distant voice. There is no sense of space in the sound, and there is no sense of layering, which is a very frizzy way that makes the whole movie unable to plump up. The main ...... Tibetan religious ceremonies are followed by Mandarin ......" Wu Xiaozu said bluntly.
The main thing is that this is also a division of people.
The person of Grange Zhuang Zhuang is different from Kai Ge. It doesn't matter if you say that. If you criticize Director Kai Ge like this, you will definitely throw your sleeves and leave......!
"As for whether your film is considered a movie, of course, although there are large documentary scenes, which makes the story much weaker, the dramatic core and tension of this play is there. Wu Xiaozu smiled and praised.
He also roughly understood why Grange had asked this question.
In fact, it's not just a matter of difficulty or anything, in fact, this itself is a manifestation of the other party's confusion.
After the filming of "The Horse Thief" and "Mass on the Hunting Ground" was completed, Grange Zhuang faced tremendous pressure, the audience did not buy it, and the critics continued to question it......
Some people even say that he wastes state-owned assets, and with the development of the times, he is also very confused, so he will say in the "Peking Youth Daily" that "I will not make movies like "Horse Thieves" anymore. ”
began the career stage of "whoever gives money will shoot to whom".
In fact, the fifth generation of directors was influenced by the Soviet montage avant-garde school of film theory, Bazin's documentary aesthetics, the French New Wave and the modernist film aesthetics in the early days.
Why Zhang Yi was criticized is not because of this.
It can only be said that Wu Xiaozu did not receive direct criticism because of his identity, but even more praise!
At this time, Song Ke and the old wolf, who had been standing at the door for a long time, were both stupid, but they were short and tight, and they had a lot of interest in movies.
"The audiovisual language of film is very important, and my generation cannot rest on its laurels under the foundation laid by the masters. However, there is not only an audiovisual language or structure in the film itself. A good movie may have different 'Amlet' in the eyes of different people.
On Hong Kong Island, I have always encouraged young people to be innovative and are happy to give them opportunities. It's hard for a new director to become a director, and the opportunity is also very rare. I heard director Li Hanxiang talk about their difficulties back then.
It's not a bad thing to have the courage to try.
However, I have always been sure of one thing. As a director, the first three works are very important to him, not only to constantly improve the unformed style in his heart, but also to make people realize his value. In any case, we can't ignore the feedback from the market and put it mildly: how can we make movies without money, how can we realize our art without money?
As a creator, you must first understand what you want to do. Everybody wants to do art, and I want to close my eyes and make a literary film! But I want to eat! Right?
So I'm now a film that is more commercial, an experimental avant-garde work.
You can say that I am vulgar and say that I am like the market bowing my head, but I have always believed that what the common people like to see is not contradictory to the little thing in our hearts. A director can not only shoot works that serve the public, but also shoot works that reflect humanistic care, which is an excellent work.
That's why I'm sitting here and talking to you.
I like "Yellow Earth" very much, and I also like "Black Cannon Incident", this drama is simply the black humor of Western aesthetics and film theory! At the same time, I also like "The Murder of the Silver Snake" directed by Shaohong, which has a visual impact, heavy mouth, and even clear color? In fact, I have clearly seen a female director of cult films in the Chinese film industry rising! No female director in the world will shoot such a scene......
Wu Xiaozu's nonsense was like a river, and Huang Jianxin and Li Shaohong were ashamed, but they were also a little eager to try.
Seeing this scene, Wu Xiaozu's eyelids jumped.
I wouldn't make the two directors of the fifth generation who are the best at shooting stories to shoot black humor and cult films, right??
There are no melons in the rain nest!
But when you think about it, it seems to be possible......
"If you want, I can also provide you with funds and opportunities on the Hong Kong Island. As soon as Wu Xiaozu's last sentence came out, all the people who lost money and goods were full of golden light.
Brother Kai picked up the tea bowl and took a sip unhurriedly, cool!
is worthy of being a man he is optimistic about!
The chin is slightly raised, and the nostrils are so smooth.
"Listening to your words is better than reading a book for ten years!"
Grange Zhuang smiled, "Director Wu, I really thank you for being a pioneer and guide on the road of Chinese films......!
“…… No problem!" Wu Xiaozu Yue Zhiyuan waved his hand, "In the development of Chinese films, I am just doing some small things within my ability. ”
said, revealing a little casually: "In addition to helping newcomers on Hong Kong Island, I also have contact with Yang Dezhi of Wanwan and director Hou Xiaoyuan, but ...... Don't use words like guides, let's make progress together...... ...... common progress"
Akimbo!
"The progress of Chinese films is the common wish of all of us. So, I hope you new directors ...... Let's call you the fifth-generation director! Can really let a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend! If you need my help, just ask. Wu Xiaozu said seriously.
"I have two books here, if Director Jianxin and Director Shaohong are interested, I can fund. Whether it's a co-production or a Hong Kong Island-wide shooting...... Both. ”
If Li Shaohong really went to Hong Kong Island to film, it is estimated that the 'cucumber slices' version of "Dream of Red Mansions" should not appear, right?
Moreover...... How can these real academics be better than some filmmakers on Hong Kong Island who were born in the wild but eat their old roots, right? ?
In later generations, Hong Kong films will decline and know how to go north, who said that they can't be allowed to come over to make films at this time?
As for the unit...... It is estimated that he is really under the banner of "Chinese film revival" and "national culture", and it should not be difficult for the top to pass, and you can also choose "co-production"!
For political reasons, maybe the above would prefer them to go to Hong Kong Island to film...... It's only been 9 years since 97!
This is also the beginning of a real thaw in cross-strait relations, and the timing is also very appropriate.
As for whether it will be unadaptable...... There will definitely be, but Huang Jianxin and Li Shaohong are among the directors who are more capable of filming commercial dramas.
The former is also sleek enough, otherwise he would not have been able to shoot a comedy like "Stand Up Straight, Don't Lie Down" and the divine drama "Back to Back Face to Face"! The latter is simply the movie version of "Thick Black Studies" and "The Appearance of Officialdom".
In fact, in the previous life, at this point in time, the source of funds for some directors in the mainland was also supported by foreign capital.
Kai Ge's "Farewell My Concubine", Jiang Wen's "Sunny Day", and even the most classic "Blue Kite" in Grange, the latter is a pity...... It should be regarded as a depressed version of "Forrest Gump" or a more profound and real "Fanghua"...
It is said that it is a depressed version of "Forrest Gump" mainly because it is similar to Forrest Gump's structure, which is based on historical events in series, but it is not different from the positive trend of "Forrest Gump".
Grange was also banned for nearly a decade because of "Blue Kite", and then ...... filmed "Wu Qingyuan" again and was banned again......
This is also one of the main reasons why his reputation at home and abroad is not as famous as the other two 78-level three masters, Zhang Yi and Kai Ge.
Of course, it's true that the bar is very high......
"Fifth Generation~"
Several people chewed it, and they all gladly accepted the name.
"Director Wu, is it inconvenient for me to go to the northwest to ask for a living? Don't worry, I don't need wages, just take care of food and housing. Grange Zhuang asked with a smile.
"Of course there is no problem!" Wu Xiaozu said.
"Let's go and have a look, shall we?" Huang Jianxin looked at Li Shaohong, and the other party hesitated and nodded.
When Li Hanxiang came to Peking to film, they were all taken by the teacher to observe and benefited a lot.
For Wu Xiaozu, who was rated as "the most talented film director in Chinese films" abroad, how can they not be moved?
Zhang Yi's award-winning "Red Sorghum" is very good, but they think ...... You might be able to do it yourself, too.
But, Wu Xiaozu's things are different!
The language and structure of his films, the involvement of light and shadow and lenses are breathtaking abroad!
I have to say that Director Wu is very bluffing in a technical director's vest.
"Can we go then??" said the dwarf.
Tian Zhuangzhuang, Brother Kai, Huang Jianxin and Li Shaohong turned their heads.
"Our senior brother Song Ke is a very good musician today, and we can also help ......," said the short, tight-faced, non-red, and heart-beating.
(w)!???
Song Ke looked at the short and tight man who sold himself, and his face was full of astonishment: Didn't you just say that you were slandering Wu Xiaozu when you were discussing?
Why did you surrender to the enemy in the blink of an eye??
"Song Ke is good. "Honest old wolf foil.
Wu Xiaozu looked at the legendary Senior Brother Song Ke......
"Director Wu ~ I can do it, I really can do it!" Song Ke patted his chest with a grin.
"If you are willing, I will make it up to you. Wu Xiaozu brushed it over and instructed Li Juice: "You will talk to the public security comrades later, and they should not commit hooliganism......
Let's see how you do in the future!"
Senior Brother Song Ke, Dwarf Tight and Old Wolf were almost scared!
Hooliganism......
They almost sat on the ground.
At this time, there were really Hong Kong businessmen or international directors who sued them for hooliganism...... it!
The short man smiled flatteringly, "Thank you, Director Wu!"
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