"Congratulations. Come over tomorrow and we'll talk about the movie. ”

This is the content of the text message sent by Takeshi Kitano.

Even Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was very drunk, suddenly sobered up when he saw such content!

Come and talk about movies?

"Could it be that ... In Sakamoto Kiyoshi's heart, he only thought of one possibility, that is: Takeshi Kitano was finally willing to agree to him and serve as the supervisor of "Code M?!!

Such a thought made Sakamoto Kiyoshi wake up the next day, even though his head still had the sequelae of a hangover, but he put on a formal suit and rushed to Kitano Takeshi's house.

。。。

"I called you over today, just to tell you that this movie, I can next. ”

Kitano Takeshi's reply is the same as what Kiyoshi Sakamoto expected when he saw the content of the text message last night!

He agreed!

However, before Sakamoto Kiyoshi's excitement came up, Kitano Takeshi's next words were like a bucket of cold water, poured down on his head, directly extinguishing the joy in his heart...

"However, I don't have time for next year. ”

"Uh... After being stunned for a moment, Kiyoshi Sakamoto woke up from Takeshi Kitano's words, "You mean, this movie can't be filmed next year?"

"That's right, I'm going to shoot "Extremely Evil 2" next year, so if this movie is going to be made, I can only start after I finish filming "Extremely Evil 2". ”

"Is that acceptable?"

Takeshi Kitano's words made Kiyoshi Sakamoto fall into deep thought.

For artists, exposure is crucial.

Only when you often appear in front of the public, will the public remember your face and know you as a person.

After getting to know you, there will be the possibility of fans of you, and the idea of buying the records you sing and watching the film and television works you act...

In the circle where innovation is very rapid, even artists with a very high status and very high popularity, once they reduce their appearance on TV and the big screen, they will slowly be forgotten and gradually replaced by newcomers who are more exposed.

Even Kiyoshi Sakamoto is no longer just an ordinary artist, but he also has to star in movies and variety shows from time to time to maintain his popularity and fame.

And starring or directing at least one movie and releasing a single by a band every year is the minimum requirement for Sakamoto Kiyoshi to maintain exposure.

And "Codename M" is his 2011 film project...

However, now Takeshi Kitano is saying that he can't start filming next year?!

This caught Sakamoto a little off guard.

In the final analysis, it was his lack of thoughtfulness that led to the current situation.

He didn't know the schedule of Takeshi Kitano, so he rushed over.

It was his mistake.

Still, he wanted to fight for it.

I saw him look at Takeshi Kitano with hope on his face, and said tentatively: "That, when will you finish filming "Extremely Evil 2"?"

"Hmmm... Probably the end of the year. ”

Takeshi Kitano doesn't care about the box office of the movie.

His films, due to violence and gore, will be assigned to R when they are graded.

Even if it is on the theater, it won't get many screens.

What's more, his goal has never been in Japan, but abroad, the three major film festivals in Europe!

Therefore, in order to keep improving, he makes films, which are generally very slow.

The short is half a year, and the long is a year.

"At the end of the year... ”

This answer also made Sakamoto Kiyoshi frown.

As a result, his idea of filming "Code Name M" in 2011 also fell through.

Looking at Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who fell silent, Takeshi Kitano also felt a little sorry inexplicably.

Although this is an invitation from Sakamoto's list, whether he agrees or not, it is up to him to decide.

However, he was very interested in this movie script, first agreed to direct, and then said, "I can't make it next year, I want to make another movie first", which seems to be a bit of a feeling of not...

So, he said: "If there is a conflict in the schedule, it doesn't matter... ”

At this point, the next step is to see Kiyoshi Sakamoto's choice.

Will we continue to let Takeshi Kitano direct and wait until 2012 to start filming, or will we take the script and invite Takashi Miike now?

This question, it took Kiyoshi Sakamoto less than three seconds to make a decision.

"No! it doesn't matter if I can't shoot next year, I can wait!"

Kiyoshi Sakamoto thought like this: Instead of looking for Takashi Miike, whose schedule is as uncertain, it is better to wait for Takeshi Kitano.

Moreover, at this time, if the hexagram is changed temporarily, although Kitano Takeshi can't see it on the surface, he must be a little unhappy in his heart.

For Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who will continue to mix in the film industry in the future, he offended Takeshi Kitano, and I'm afraid I won't be able to eat and walk around...

So, after weighing it, he quickly made the most favorable decision.

Wait!

"As long as you can take on this movie, everything is easy to say!"

"You can shoot your "Extremely Evil 2", when you finish filming, it will not be too late for us to start filming. ”

"Well, that's fine. Sakamoto Kiyoshi's answer made the old man Kitano very satisfied, patted him lightly on the shoulder, and said in an old-fashioned manner: "This story of yours also makes my blood boil for a long time, when the time comes, let's make an excellent movie!"

"Okay!"

Next, Kiyoshi Sakamoto and Takeshi Kitano began to discuss the story of the script, the selection of actors, and so on. . .

stayed at Kitano's house for a whole morning, and finally, Sakamoto Kiyoshi left under Kitano's reluctant eyes.

Although this meeting with Takeshi Kitano made his "Code Name M" movie plan hit an iceberg and was temporarily put on hold.

However, the conversation with Takeshi Kitano was very beneficial to him.

Takeshi Kitano deserves to be the leader of Japanese movies.

In terms of cinema, the insights are definitely second to none in the whole of Japan.

This is also the reason why Kiyoshi Sakamoto insisted on making him the superintendent of "Code M".

Regardless of how good he is in other aspects, but at least in the art of film, Kiyoshi Sakamoto still has a long way to go...

Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was sitting in the nanny car and was about to return to the company, suddenly received a call from his girlfriend.

When he returned to the apartment after the celebration banquet last night, it was Yui Aragaki who took care of him when he was drunk.

Therefore, she also knows who Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who is dressed very formally today, is going to meet.

"How's it going? ”

On the phone, Aragaki Yui's voice made Sakamoto Kiyoshi's depressed mood a little clearer.

Kitano-san took it. ”

"Isn't that great? How can I listen to your tone, as if you are not very happy... ”

"Well, that's right... ”

After confiding in his girlfriend, Kiyoshi Sakamoto felt a lot more comfortable.

However, when he thought about the 2011 film plan, he was a little annoyed.

If you don't shoot "Code M", then what will you shoot?

At this time, Sakamoto Kiyoshi seemed to think of something, slapped his thigh, and suddenly said loudly:

"By the way, isn't there still it!"