Leonardo experienced a period of low ebb after "Titanic", and this year he came back to life with "Cat and Mouse" and "Gangs of New York". The most important thing for Leonardo is to establish a good relationship with Scorsese, and he will shoot Scorsese's new film "The Aviator".

Scorsese is known as a film sociologist, and he gives Leonardo a more serious impression and an awe-inspiring aura, but at this moment he sees Scorsese talking happily with two Asians, an old man and a young man, laughing like a child. He didn't expect Scorsese to have such a side, he was curious, and couldn't help but come over to see what was going on.

Scorsese laughed when he saw Leonardo, and introduced Zhang Ran and Yoji Yamada: "I think you should be familiar with this, right? Leonardo!" and then introduced Leonardo: "This Japanese director Yoji Yamada, this is Chinese director Zhang Ran!"

Yoji Yamada smiled and nodded at Leonardo, and Zhang Ran stretched out his hand in front of Leonardo: "It's a pleasure to meet you here, Mr. DiCaprio." ”

"I'm glad to meet you too!" Leonardo smiled and shook Zhang Ran's hand. Now Leonardo is still very young, with a sunny and charming smile, he is so handsome, no wonder he is not treated well by the Oscar judges.

After the pleasantries, the four of them sat down. Scorsese looked at Zhang Ran and said, "Zhang, let's continue to tell your story! It's really very interesting, I didn't expect you to plan to shoot the story of the aviator, I really want to hear the difference between the Chinese aviator and the American aviator." ”

Leonardo glanced at Zhang Ran in surprise, with some sympathy in his heart, Scorsese is a palace-level director. In addition to Coppola, he is the one with the highest status among the directors who are still alive in the United States. Zhang Ran's subject matter actually collided with Scorsese. That is undoubtedly the difference between glass and diamond, but I am afraid that my faith will be severely damaged.

"My story is also called 'The Aviator'. But it's completely different from Mr. Scorsese's "The Aviator", the story goes like this...... "Zhang Ran didn't talk nonsense, he cut straight to the topic, and slowly told the story in his mind."

Leonardo was originally listening with sympathy, but with Zhang Ran's passionate narration, he was brought into the story. He hadn't been to China and didn't know much about China, but he was still moved by the story. That's hope, that's a dream. The story of a man who abandoned everything and lit up his dreams with his life.

Zhang Ran spoke passionately, the more he talked, the happier he became, and later he even danced with his hands, not just talking, but like performing.

By the time Zhang Ran finished describing the story, half an hour had passed, but Leon Andor didn't feel the passage of time at all. During this time, he didn't even touch the champagne. I just listened quietly and was completely immersed in the story.

At this moment, Leonardo couldn't help but say: "It's really a good story, very infectious." It's a pity that the story takes place in China, otherwise I could have acted in it!"

Scorsese looked at Zhang Ran and was a little surprised: "This is a very good story. Why don't you just shoot this story?"

Zhang Ran shook his head with a wry smile: "When you have a story in your heart that you especially want to express, that story condenses your hard work, understanding, thoughts, etc. You certainly don't take it lightly, but want to be perfect in every way. That's the story for me! I don't have the ability to fully express what I want, so I'll just put this story away!"

Yoji Yamada nodded approvingly: "You're right, although film is a regrettable art, but if you want to shoot it, you must shoot it well, otherwise it will be a real pity." ”

It took him more than ten years to complete the conception and various preparations for the film, from the story content to the background research, from the character setting to the scene layout...... Because every corner and every furnishing in the lens must be authentic, this is simply studying history, and it is also necessary to present history vividly.

Scorsese also nodded: "If you can't express it, then it's right to put the script away." Experience is very important for directors, and when you have enough experience and then you bring it out, everything will be easy. ”

Zhang Ran looked at the two masters and said with a smile: "Today is a rare opportunity, I can meet the two masters, I hope you can communicate and see if you can get some inspiration!"

Being a director shouldn't be closed, communication is very important. Scorsese had always considered himself a student in the world of cinema and insisted on drawing nourishment from old films, and Yoji Yamada had a lot of discussions with Kurosawa before making "Seibei at Dusk." The two of them smiled and nodded: "Of course, let's talk about your thoughts first!"

Zhang Ran was not timid, straightened his waist, and said confidently and calmly: "I think this about the composition of the movie, cut off the wide part of the widescreen movie, and make the picture of the movie a square. The use of a square composition will make the picture more crowded, in order to show the squeeze of reality and life on the characters. At the end of the movie, when the protagonist flies the plane into the sky, the picture of the movie is like a scroll, slowly unfolding to both sides, in order to break through the shackles and gain the freedom of the mind. I thought about the composition of the film, but I never found a satisfactory way to express it in terms of color, light, and tone!"

Scorsese and Yoji Yamada looked at each other, and there was nothing unusual about the square composition, but it was a stroke of genius and full of imagination to spread the picture to both sides like a scroll. Leonardo looked at Zhang Ran in surprise, it turns out that the lens of the movie can still be used like this!

Zhang Ran continued: "Because I hope that through this script, the conflict between the coldness of reality and the dreams of the characters will be displayed, and the deep meaning of the story will be deeply explored......

When Zhang Ran talked about his thoughts, Scorsese and Yoji Yamada put forward their opinions and opinions from time to time. Although both of them are fans of Akira Kurosawa, their cultural backgrounds and film styles are very different, and they both have their own artistic concepts. Scorsese is as direct as his films, speaks quickly, and speaks like a machine gun. When there are different opinions, they don't give in to Zhang Ran, it's like a quarrel. Yoji Yamada, on the other hand, spoke more tactfully. Raising the view is a side-knocking.

Scorsese and Yoji Yamada are onlookers, looking at the story from different angles. Lookers-on see most of the game. Many of their suggestions and opinions made Zhang Ran suddenly enlightened, and inspiration was born.

It was a brainstorming session. It is also a collision of inspirations, which has produced countless sparks!

During the reception, Zhang Ziyi met many well-known directors and actors. Some of these directors have suggested a chance to work together, and while I don't know if it's out of politeness or if they really have the idea, it's enough to excite her.

Breaking into Hollywood and becoming an international superstar is her biggest goal, and she feels that her purpose of coming to the drinking party has basically been achieved.

When the reception is coming to an end. Zhang Ziyi walked over. She came with Zhang Ran, and she definitely had to go with Zhang Ran. The castle was on the outskirts of the city, and she couldn't get a taxi.

At this time, Zhang Ran stood up. After a night of communication with the two senior masters, he gained quite a lot, and said sincerely: "Mr. Scorsese, Mr. Yamada, thank you!"

Scorsese shook his head: "I'm old, and now I don't have the creativity I used to make movies." But talking to young people like you also inspires me a lot and gives me a lot of new things! Your story is great, and you are very good! When your "The Aviator" premieres, I will definitely go to the cinema. If your movie premieres in the United States. I will definitely come to the scene. ”

Zhang Ran felt a little lost in Scorsese's words, and he knew that once a director passed the age of 60, he often began to decline, and his works began to become ingenious. This is true even for a master like Scorsese. Although his works in the past two years are still of a very high standard, they are obviously not as amazing as those of his peak.

Yoji Yamada smiled, "I'm looking forward to the day this movie comes out!"

Zhang Ran said confidently: "I am also looking forward to that day." If possible, I'll invite you to the premiere!"

In the process of Zhang Ran's communication. Leonardo listened quietly, during which several beautiful women came to talk to him, but he smiled and refused, and listened quietly. The state in which Zhang Ran and the three of them talked about movies reminded him of the underground artists he had seen when he was a child, crazy and passionate. He sat quietly and listened as he did when he was a child, his eyes full of respect!

Leonardo grew up in the underground art world of Los Angeles, and even his name, Leonardo, is a reference to Leonardo da Vinci, so he had an extraordinary love for art. He hadn't seen Zhang Ran's films, but through the exchanges between Zhang Ran and Scorsese, he felt that this was an artist with an indescribable magic. Bidding farewell soon, he said sincerely: "Zhang, I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you." I mean, I know that Titanic makes a lot of people think I'm a very commercial actor, but what I really like is art movies!"

Zhang Ziyi was taken aback, she had heard that Leonardo was very picky about the script and rejected many movies such as "Batman Forever" and "Star Wars Prequel". Now he took the initiative to express his willingness to cooperate with Zhang Ran, which is incredible!

Zhang Ran was a little surprised, Leonardo sat here for two or three hours, and he didn't say a few words at all, he never expected that Leonardo would take the initiative to cooperate with him.

Seeing that Zhang Ran looked at him without speaking, Leonardo said: "You are a very talented and thoughtful director, and if I can work with you, it will be a wonderful experience." Leonardo's words are not simply talked, and he is not thinking about it casually, he really appreciates Zhang Ran!

Zhang Ziyi was surprised again, she didn't expect Leonardo to mention it again. If it may be out of politeness the first time, then it can't be out of politeness when he says it twice in a row, he really appreciates Zhang Ran and really wants to cooperate with Zhang Ran. How could a person as picky as Leonardo not be shocked by Zhang Ran in such a short period of time?

Zhang Ran knew that Leonardo had been struggling in the past two years and refused to sink into the river of commerce. He plays supporting roles in Woody Allen's "Celebrities," and new director's films like "Don's Plum Restaurant," as long as he feels artistic enough. Does he think I'm an art film director?

If there is a chance to work with a star like Leonardo, Zhang Ran will naturally not refuse, and said with a smile: "I like your performance in "A Different Sky", one of the most difficult things for actors is to play those characters with mental problems. Traces of performances can often be seen inside, no matter how well they perform. But in this film, I don't see any traces of acting. You're not going to play the role, you're just allowing the character to be a real person and then adapting to that person. If I have the chance, I will definitely cooperate with you!" (To be continued.) )