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1024 Locomotive (Sha Tin) Studio.

A distressed combination of wood and stone, full of roughness, many staff are using blowers to blow the wind and sand, experimenting to create a wind and sand texture.

At the high ladder, the staff is making the old banner on the mast, and the words 'Longmen Inn' are written on it, fluttering in the wind, full of vicissitudes.

"The Han family is full of Yin Mountain, and they don't send Hu'er back!"

Hu Jinquan glanced at this imitation of the ancient building with satisfaction, and pointed to the fluttering banner, "Azu, you know the purpose of the flag hanging outside the plug, right? This is an expression in itself. ”

As the artistic consultant of "Longmen Inn", Hu Jinquan is very happy that Wu Xiaozu can remake this drama, and he is quite interested.

"When I finished filming "Dragon Gate Inn", I happened to be introduced to the Asiatic Society in the United States by Liu Shaoming. At that time, the ghost audience pointed to the hair of the villain eunuch in my film and said: Is your yellow hair a reflection of foreigners?

I can only helplessly tell the other party that in fact, the eunuch has white hair, and his wig is just not bleached......" Director Hu was wearing a loose Zhenliang shirt and a cigarette in his hand.

"Director Hu, what do you think of martial arts movies in the West?" Xu Yu, who was accompanying him next to him, suddenly asked.

Wu Xiaozu also looked at the old gentleman.

If there is anyone who has the most say on this point, it must be Hu Jinquan! His martial arts movies have the most far-reaching influence in the West!

"Opinion?"

Hu Jinquan scratched his face and thought for a while, "They may think that the characters in "Dragon Gate Inn" shoot and fight very quickly, and ask me if those characters have superhuman strength, of course I said no, just fast-"

It's fast~

Wu Xiaozu looked at Director Hu with tears and laughter. It is estimated that foreigners were stunned at that time~ Looking at Xu Yi next to him, he looked constipated.

He studied radio, television/film from the University of Xax at Austin, with a bachelor's degree, and he studied Hollywood. I also understand the understanding of some Western audiences about our martial arts.

But when Hu Jinquan said this, he had nothing to say.

No problem!

It's fast!

"Our martial arts are rooted in our culture, and it's really hard for Western audiences to understand. ”

Wu Xiaozu said with a smile, "It's like it's hard for us to understand the impact of Star Wars on them. ”

"That's right! Very simple. ”

Hu Jinquan nodded in agreement, and glanced at Xu Yi next to him, looking down on it!

Xu Yu held his mouth, put his hand in his jet-black hair, and scratched vigorously.

Wu Xiaozu gave him a look and asked him not to be serious with the old gentleman. It's not that he really cares about Xu Yi, the main thing is that he is still looking forward to digging Xu Yan's corner, so he can't let him run away angrily, right?

"The president of the Asian Studies Association is also quite funny, and like Mr. Chen Shixiang, he is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

The chairman highly praised "Dragon Gate Inn", saying that it was the best Chinese movie he had ever seen. I guess he hasn't seen a Chinese film at all... Ya is just fake politeness. Or Mr. Chen Shixiang knows the best......"

Old man Hu took a sip of Beijing films, took a cigarette butt, and continued, "Around the 60s, it was the time when Asian studies hit the West. I think a lot of Westerners at that time were very eager to understand us, but they had a lot of speculation for political reasons.

I told them that film is an independent art and is not a by-product of any other content! Azu, when you go to the mainland to make films, you should also pay attention to this! Of course, don't be regarded as a beast of prey. Everyone is Chinese, as long as you have the right heart, it's no problem!"

The old gentleman's expression was very serious when he said this.

"Uncle Quan, I understand. Wu Xiaozu replied solemnly. His heart was very warm, and these old gentlemen were indeed very protective of him.

"It's good to understand. ”

Hu Jinquan nodded at Wu Xiaozu lovingly, the old gentleman obviously really took care of him as a nephew.

"Your attitude towards making movies is much stronger than some people, and some people have too mixed ideas......" Immediately, the old gentleman insinuated a sentence, which made Xu Yi's body next to him stiffen, and looked at Wu Xiaozu with resentment.

"Uncle Quan, then do you think that when you were filming the "Dragon Gate Inn" before, you were the theme and core of it, or did you want to express it?"

Wu Xiaozu thought about it and asked a question, Xu Yi next to him also showed curiosity, and interjected: "That's right, for example, Director Zhang Che also talked about his emphasis and implementation of his theme when he was filming "One-armed Knife" before——"

"Zhang Che probably has his style. For me, I think that for a movie, it doesn't matter the theme, it doesn't matter the story, the quality of the story and the theme are not enough to affect a movie, the most important thing in the movie is still the performance. Hu Jinquan didn't care too much about interrupting.

"It's just a performance skill, is it enough?" Wu Xiaozu was puzzled.

"Maybe it's not enough, but it's possible!" I am doing experimental ...... "Dragon Gate Inn" said calmly.

“……”

“……”

Wu Xiaozu and Xu Yu were all speechless!

Xu Laowei may still want to die and struggle, and want to change the other party's thinking, and he has been doing this kind of work during this time.

"Experiment, but, Director Hu, your "Dragon Gate Inn" is there, and it is obviously an extremely clever commercial movie......" Xu Yu emphasized with a smile.

When he asked this, Xu Yi was very satisfied.

This is called giving back to the other in the way of the other!

During this time, the two have also been at odds with each other.

He felt that the trip was worth it.

Hu Jinquan frowned, the cigarette butt in his hand was smoking, and he stared at Xu Yi with a death gaze, "What I want to experiment with is: whether film techniques can make film an independent art." ”

Looking at Xu Yi, who was stunned as if he had been struck by lightning, Wu Xiaozu couldn't bear to look at it.

The kid is hopeless.

It's good that you know, you have to force the old gentleman to admit it, this is purely belonging: it's okay to find a pump!

"In Dragon Gate Inn, I think the most important thing is the technique and atmosphere rendering. The story is much weaker. Of course, I'm just saying not paying attention to the story, not not wanting the story.

You can't just hit it right away, right? Then, with just the right technique, create the atmosphere, and that's how it goes.

I actually don't like to put the characters so high. For example, Zhang Che is obviously taking revenge, but he has to make it righteous and awe-inspiring? In fact, it is not the rivers and lakes, but the rivers and lakes that he beautified.

There is a scene in "The Drunken Man", Fan Dabei said that as long as the prisoner is handed over, the enemy can be spared death. In the end, the enemy released the prisoner, but Fan Dabei still killed the enemy.

It seems that the characters in martial arts films should be moral and do what they say, but in fact, it is difficult to distinguish between good and bad people in the world...... If the good guys and the bad guys really are so clearly distinguished, then it is not the rivers and lakes! Then there is no essence of martial arts movies.

That's why I said that for martial arts movies, atmosphere and performance are the most important. Whether it's morality, intention, or whatever, you can do it in passing, but when you're shooting, that's not going to be the point!

That's something that fans, critics, or others are going to dig into. That's why I said Zhang Che...... Never mind. Of course, this is my family. ”

Hu Jinquan waved his hand very freely, obviously he didn't agree with Zhang Che's point of view too much.

These words are very enlightening to Xu Yu and Wu Xiaozu.

It's the equivalent of a master of cinema talking to you face-to-face about his film philosophy. Undoubtedly, this kind of opportunity is a rare harvest for both of them.

I believe this is a great inspiration for both of them.

Wu Xiaozu was born in a professional class in his previous life, and his film theory is not bad, what he lacks is the "words and deeds" of the older generation of filmmakers or film masters.

Maybe this concept may not be in line with itself, but it can also serve as a reference.

This is too important.

Director Wu has some other thoughts about "Dragon Gate Inn" at the moment.

The profession of director will never come to an end. Many masters and predecessors are still forging new trails.

He can borrow the extra decades of vision, but experience and practice can't make up for it. Fortunately, he does have talent and hard work in directing.

Constantly trying into unknown territory, the naked eye is growing step by step.

Truly.

Wu Xiaozu was not able to shoot films like "Gambling God: War Now" or "Suspect" at the beginning.

He's been moving at a rapid pace.

If he is willing to be like this, and watch it again after decades, he may be called a master by fans.

But—unwillingly—in this life, I—

"I have to make more money and finance to make experimental films!" Wu Xiaozu broke that kind of burning fantasy very rationally.

Wu Gouzi thought about it and decided to use Wu Xiaozu's charity film fund to pull some more money this time.

Looking at the wanton sprinkling of water like the pit king and Hou losing money, Director Wu was also very greedy.

He needs the box office, but he also needs word of mouth and honor.

…

In the past few days, he has been busy with the selection of Sister Hong Kong and the preparation of the movie. Today, I also specially invited Xu Yu and director Hu Jinquan to come together.

The first is to discuss martial arts movies with Hu Jinquan. Fortunately, the harvest was great.

The second point is to dig the corner of the wall from Xu Yi's side.

Thinking of this—

"Director Xu!"

Without thinking about it, Wu Xiaozu looked at the battered Xu Yu with a bright smile, and began to frantically swing a small hoe to dig the foot of the wall.

Anyway, the start date of "Smiling Proud Jianghu" has not yet been decided, and idleness is idle!

Cheng Jiaban is the biggest goal.

…

While Hu Jinquan and the three of them were talking about film concepts and creations here, the main creators of "Dragon Gate Inn" received professional training on the other side.

Mighty, more than a dozen actors.

Both Hong Kong Island and the Mainland.

'Li Yangzhong', who was wearing jeans and white short sleeves, held a sword, and the sword flowers were played, which was more handsome than Yuan Heping's martial artists.

In his previous life, it was not Xu Yu who wanted to shoot "New Dragon Gate Inn" at the beginning, but Cai Zhiming. At that time, filming was already being prepared, with Li Lianjie as Zhou Huai'an, Yang Ziqiong after the divorce as Qiu Moyan, and Mo Shaocong as Cao Shaoqin.

It's a pity that the last abdomen is stillborn.

"Jiezi~ What are you looking at?"

Chen Daoming, a gentle classmate of Xiao Ming, looked at Li Lianjie with a subtle smile, and just saw him looking in the direction of Gong Li and Aunt Lin not far away, and he didn't break it.

Chen Daoming is the iron rice bowl of the Chinese TV drama production center, and he is also an actor recommended by director Wu Tianming this time.

At the beginning, what Wu Xiaozu wanted by name was Jiang Wen! No way, it's famous! It's worth a lot!

It's a pity that Jiang Wen and Grandma Liu went to film together, and there was no schedule!

Originally, Chen Kaige was afraid that Wu Xiaozu didn't like this 'strange' actor very much.

In fact, he was overly concerned.

Director Li Hanxiang also recommended Chen Daoming to Wu Xiaozu, and even heard Wu Xiaozu inquire about Jiang Wen, and was ready to greet Grandma Liu to ask, but Wu Xiaozu politely refused!

"Brother Chen..."Li Lianjie scratched her head and blushed.

"I want to ask you about the action ......," Chen Daoming took the initiative to ask Li Lianjie for advice on action scenes.

He only came to Hong Kong in the past two days, and he immediately devoted himself to the training.

Originally, Director Wu Tianming greeted him and said that he would play "Yingzong".

Who knows, when you get to Hong Kong Island, you know!

Wu Xiaozu arranged for him to be a 'eunuch'.

is still a eunuch with strong martial arts!

The character is not only very difficult to grasp, but the action scenes make him even more at a loss.

At this time, Chen Daoming played either a weak scholar, an intellectual, or the last emperor...... It's the first time I've received such a person.

It is impossible to refuse.

Then you can only focus on studying the character!

His dedication has stimulated Liang Jiahui's creative motivation.

I have to say that this is a collision between two top actors on Hong Kong Island and the mainland, two styles, two ways of acting.

Regardless of others, Wu Xiaozu is still looking forward to the rivalry between Chen Daoming's version of "Factory Flower" and Liang Jiahui's version of "Lu Wenzhao".

The main characters of the film have already been determined.

The actor is naturally Zhou Huai'an played by Li Lianjie, plus 'Factory Flower' Chen Daoming, Liang Jiahui played by Qianhu 'Lu Wenzhao', and with Wu Zhenyu , Jin Shijie , Xiong Xinxin , Ji Chunhua , Liu Xun , Gu Feng and Yuan Jiaban , this drama is destined to be not weak.

In terms of actresses, Aunt Lin could have played gold and jade in her previous life, but she shirked after her own scruples, and regretted losing this great opportunity.

In this life, Wu Xiaozu personally invited, and she agreed without thinking about it.

As for Gong Li, it is not Qiu Moyan of the original, but a character like Ming Yingzong's wife. At the same time, he also sent an invitation to Hui Yinghong, and the other party also agreed to Wu Xiaozu's appointment.

Wu Xiaozu's favorite is Yang Ziqiong, but it's a pity that ...... Now the other party is being Mrs. Kuo, and she is no longer taking the show.

There are a few other characters, but more of them are for the role. The actors of their own company will also arrange roles as appropriate, but some people can't do it. For example, Huang Qiusheng, he is not suitable for ancient costumes.

There are also some supporting roles from the mainland who did not come to Hong Kong. It needs to be confirmed when filming in the mainland.

The determination of the main creator also put the preparation for the filming of "Dragon Gate Inn" officially on the right track.

However, there is still a lot of work to be done before a film can officially start filming.

The most important thing is that after these actors are confirmed, Wu Xiaozu can choose to "sell films".

Actually, it doesn't matter if you don't sell it. Nowadays, Wu Xiaozu is a golden signboard. Countless filmmakers cried and shouted for money.

In this drama, there is also a threshold for financing.

Even, Wu Xiaozu also plans to study with Yindu to see if the other party wants to invest.

No way.

Although it has the endorsement of the Western Film Studio, this drama really wants to be released in the mainland, and it can't escape the participation of the Yindu organization.

There are some things that everyone understands!

Wu Xiaozu sent some people over from Xu Yi's side, which can be regarded as alleviating the situation. After dealing with this side of the matter, Wu Xiaozu put his mind on the exterior of Sister Hong Kong.

is about to shoot the swimsuit location, and Wu Xiaozu is the chief director and person in charge of the MV for this location.