8. "October Siege"

In April, Hengdian.

In 1996, in order to shoot the tribute film "Opium War", several film production giants invested a total of 100 million soft girl coins, which seemed to be an astronomical amount at the time.

With abundant funds, and director Xie Jin is also a director who pursues perfection, the crew and the Hengdian government built Guangzhou Street together, which is the first scenic spot of Hengdian Film and Television City and the birthplace of Hengdian.

In the following year, Hengdian built the Qinwang Palace Scenic Area because of the filming of the historical masterpiece "Jing Ke Assassinates the King of Qin", and since then Hengdian Film and Television City has become a general trend.

After years of development, Hengdian has built a variety of film and television bases in the style of historical eras, steadily occupying the position of China's first film and television base, and Guangzhou Street has also been expanded, adding some buildings, and developing into the Guangzhou-Hong Kong street scenic spot.

More than 30 Europeanized buildings symbolizing the colonial rule in the past, such as Pedder Street, Chater Street, Connaught Road, Queen's Road, Statue Square, Governor's Palace, St. John's Church, Turbulence and Victoria Barracks, are a true reproduction of the bustling street scene of Victoria City in Central, Hong Kong in the 19th century.

"Signboard, do it, it's from traditional Chinese, you make it in simplified Chinese?"

"The sack, the mouth is not tightened, the cotton is exposed, you can't see it, you have to do it, you have to go back to the house to train you. ”

"The spicy cloth banner will be beaten (wrinkled) a little, and the rickshaw will be marked with (a few) strips, so as not to make it spicy. ”

Because it is a co-production, part of the crew was brought by the director from Hong Kong Island, and some were sent in by mainland companies, so director Chen Desheng could only speak Cantonese while teaching the props crew in non-standard Mandarin.

Since filming a Hong Kong version of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" - "Rejuvenation" in 2005, he has been silent for four years, and this time through the promotion of the big man Chen Kexin, he was fortunate to win the directing rights of "October Siege".

There are investments from Berner Films, Renren Pictures and Tianyu Media, with sufficient food and grass, and the investors in terms of actors have invited a number of big names, including Zhen Dan and Hu Jun in terms of masculinity, Liang Jiahui and Wang Xueqi in terms of acting skills, Li Min and Nicholas Tse in terms of appearance, and Fan Bingbing and Zhou Yun in women.

Chen Desheng has been suppressed for too long, and this time he is gearing up and vowing to make an excellent work that can compete for the Academy Awards. Therefore, in terms of hardware facilities such as props, costumes, and sets, Chen Desheng did not let go of every detail, and strived to fit the historical and cultural environment at that time.

After walking around Hong Kong Street, Chen Desheng's voice was hoarse, so he had to pick up the megaphone and shout: "Ziqiao, has the archway made of bamboo been completed?"

"Soon, now the masters are working on the final splicing, and it is expected that it will be officially erected the day after tomorrow. Art director Lin Ziqiao hurriedly ran over and replied.

"Then keep an eye on it, don't go wrong. ”

"No problem. ”

Chen Kexin's long hair is fluttering, and there is a shrewd and capable light behind the round lenses, he negotiated the investment, shooting and publicity plan of the film with Yu Dong, the number one investor, in the imperial capital yesterday, and rushed to Hengdian non-stop today.

As a producer, he has no less to worry about than a director, of course, as a director, Chen Kexin is one of the few palace-level directors on Hong Kong Island, and he is even more awesome as a producer. Seeing Chen Desheng shouting from afar, his throat was about to smoke, Chen Kexin smiled, and walked quickly to Chen Desheng's side accompanied by his assistant.

"Teddy, the fire is so big, do you want me to make you a rock sugar lotus seed soup?" Chen Kexin smiled and patted Chen Desheng's shoulder.

Chen Desheng stroked his hair, sighed heavily and said: "I don't even want to, I just want to do this thing perfectly, you know me, I've been empty for four years." ”

"I understand your feelings, but the bowstring will break if it is too full, isn't it that the shooting hasn't started yet, don't put too much pressure on yourself. ”

"Thank you, I'm fine, this pressure is still steady. ”

"That's good, let's go back to the hotel first, and talk as we go. ”

"Okay. ”

Chen Kexin's mood of old friends naturally understands that Chen Desheng missed the best director at the Academy Awards ceremony, and he has always felt very regretful in his heart, and he has been vacant for four years in the middle, and no big film companies have asked him to film, so he suddenly got a big production directing opportunity, and the subjective and objective pressure pressed on him like two mountains.

Chen Desheng's steps were very heavy, and he said: "All kinds of small problems in the hardware are almost solved, but I am still a little worried about the actors." ”

Chen Kexin smiled and deliberately joked: "Haha, there are actors, kings, stars, and beautiful girls, what else do you have to worry about." ”

"You know what I'm talking about. ”

"Okay, I see. ”

Chen Desheng looked at Chen Kexin, looked worried, and said: "I have nothing to worry about the others, although I haven't directed them, but after all, they are people who have become famous step by step in the industry, only the two people who were stuffed in by Tianyu Media, I had never heard of these two people at first, and then I learned from the assistant that both of them were born in the singing draft." ”

"Slow down, don't get excited, didn't Leslie also sing, and the final performance in the end also made everyone praise. ”

"Old friend, there is only one Leslie Cheung in the world. ”

The more Chen Desheng said, the more excited he became: "Forget about the role of Li Yuchun, anyway, the positioning is a little woman, just give more close-ups to the vista and less, but you have read the script for the role of Li Chongguang, he is like a thread, to string together several main characters, the importance is not much worse than Liang Jiahui, I don't know much about Han Fei, originally I wanted to choose the young actor who was bent, but now I really don't feel at ease." ”

Chen Kexin was relieved: "I know, you are worried that young actors in the mainland will not be able to adapt to the style of Hong Kong films, but then again, there will be more and more co-productions in the future, this is the general trend, and those who cannot conform to the historical trend can only be swept into the pile of old papers. ”

"Okay, I'm going to give you a good guide when the actors are in place. ”

"That's it, there's no doubt about your ability. ”

"When the time comes, you, the producer, will have to check more. ”

As a director, Chen Kexin's level is extremely high, and as a film investor, his vision is even higher, and when most Hong Kong Island filmmakers are self-exalted, he has long anticipated the rapid growth of the mainland's market consumption capacity.

In 05, Chen Kexin successfully entered the mainland market with "If Love", and also made Zhou Gongzi a golden queen.

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Han Fei, who was far away in Hu Jian, naturally didn't know that Director Chen Desheng was complaining behind his back, but even if he heard Han Fei, he wouldn't be too angry, after all, newcomers on the road always inevitably had the cold eyes of the old people.

He believed what Mr. Lu Xun said: I hope that the young people of China will get rid of the cold air, just go up, do not have to listen to the words of the self-abandoning people, can do things, can speak loudly, there is a point of heat, a point of light, if there is no torch after that, I am the only light.

"Let's Watch the Meteor Shower" set up an emotional line for Duanmu Lei, he had a crush on the school's music teacher Yu Xin, of course it couldn't be done in the end, tonight was Han Fei's last scene, farewell to the music classroom.

Thinking that it was going to be finished soon, Han Fei's inner drama was quite sufficient, as if he was incarnated as a little brother, and roared at the top of his voice: "I've been waiting for two months, two months, not to prove how great I am, just to tell others, haha, Lao Tzu can finally leave this drama." ”

"The lights are in place. ”

"The camera is OK. ”

"All departments prepare, ACTION!"

It was late at night, the light in the huge music classroom was very dim, and in front of a grand piano, Han Fei was pretending to press the keys, and he closed his eyes tightly, as if he was intoxicated by the world's famous music.

The camera flashed, Yu Xin entered, she didn't speak, just sat silently next to Han Fei, and the two came to a four-song joint song.

Yu Xin asked, "Do you know how it feels?"

Han Fei smiled helplessly, turned his body to the side, his head was closer, only ten centimeters away from Yu Xin's cheek, and he said, "I know what you mean, thank you Yu Xin, thank you for being the most beautiful movement in my life." ”

Yu Xin was silent, and after a long time, Han Fei finally stood up and walked out, Yu Xin stayed behind her for a second, and finally strode away.

"CUT! Xiao Han, you're done!"

"Wow, congratulations. ”

"It's done!"

The director and photographer came over to hug Han Fei one by one, and the assistant director actually brought a bouquet of flowers over to Han Fei, which really surprised Han Fei.

"Xiao Han, it's hard work. Director Shen Yi put his arm on Han Fei's shoulder and said.

"No hard work, no hard work, I have been liberated, you are the one who works hard. Han Fei said holding flowers.

"Fei, I don't know if there will be a chance to cooperate next time, give my brother a hug. Wei Chen, who was standing outside the classroom, also walked in and hugged Han Fei at this time.

Han Fei patted Wei Chen on the back, although this eldest brother is not good at acting, his attitude towards filming is by no means the worst of the crew: "You're almost finished, we can get together when we return to the imperial capital." ”

"Congratulations, Han Fei. ”

"Thank you. ”

The owner of the pond also came over to hug Han Fei, except for the demonic smile like an emoji, the owner of the pond is quite good.

Zheng Shuang also came over to hug Han Fei, and she said, "Han Fei, congratulations on the completion, but you are going to watch the movie copy again, it's really enviable." ”

Han Fei looked at this thin girl, and the eldest brother's mentality was overflowing again, and he advised: "You also come to this set, it's not that you can't see it when you go back to school, you can also make movies in the future, remember, don't always stare and pout, the audience will be annoyed if you watch too much." ”

Zheng Shuang glanced at Han Fei unhappily and muttered: "I know, I hope you go well, and strive to win another award for the movie or something." ”

"Then I'll borrow your good words. Han Fei said with a smile.

"Come, let's take a group photo together, and the photographer will help take a picture. ”

"One, two, three, congratulations!"