Chapter 704: Let the Truth Be Revealed
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The film has two important points of view, one is a schoolgirl and the other is a priest in disguise, John, and this narrative seems a bit contradictory.
But it's carefully arranged:
The schoolgirl's point of view is the testimony of survivors, providing legitimacy to the historical narrative, while John's point of view is international humanitarianism with universal sensitivity.
In addition, the national army is brave and good at fighting.
All of this is completely in line with the attitude of the Chinese government after entering the 90s. Prior to this, Chinese officials had rarely publicized the Nationalist Army's achievements.
There is a historical element to this.
Therefore, this film will become a film with high credibility and can be accepted by the vast majority of Chinese people in the world to reflect the Nanjing Massacre.
-- Lianhe Zaobao
In addition to the correct ideology, a strong special effects team, major leading actors with excellent acting skills and tear-jerking popular dramas,
are all positive points for the film.
But these are just hardware guarantees, a kind of quality safety cards. And if you want the audience to be emotional, you need more details and atmosphere creation.
But the problem is that the audience wipes their tears while watching the film
It is possible that it is only because of the feeling of life and death itself, rather than being moved by the stories of the people in the play, which has become a congenital obstacle that the film must overcome.
-- Ta Kung Pao
The film is based on Wei Xiong's world-selling novel "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling", which is undoubtedly a very good novel in terms of quality.
The film continues this excellence.
The film tells the story of thirteen prostitutes who bravely went to a death banquet in order to save female students in the Nanjing Massacre.
Under the creation of the screenwriter and director,
Each prostitute is portrayed very clearly, and they have their own distinct character, whether cowardly, gentle, or stubborn......
But in the face of the invaders, they are brave in addition to bravery.
And in order to do that, the length of the film is a rare two and a half hours, but in fact you don't feel dragged out by it.
-- Washington Post
In terms of casting, this film is undoubtedly the pinnacle of Hong Kong commercial films, and it brings together almost all the hottest A-list actresses in Hong Kong.
Zhao Yazhi, Wang Guxian, Zhou Huimin, Li Zhi......
Each of them is a well-known superstar in the Chinese-speaking world, and just to see them come together, many people are willing to pay for tickets.
-- China Times
The film is more like a documentary, documenting a frenzied, anti-human horrific massacre that took place in 1937.
The death toll of the massacre exceeded 300,000.
In many cases, it's just a cold number, but the film captures the bloody brutality of the Holocaust through a unique perspective.
Let us record this history in the touching scenes.
You may remember that a few years ago, Wei's Films made a film "Beautiful Life" written by Wei Xiong about the Holocaust.
At that time, it caused a huge repercussion around the world.
But compared to the Holocaust, the Nanjing Massacre and other tragedies that took place on the land of China are clearly not so much of a concern.
In the United States, in Europe, even most people don't know about it.
The Holocaust, on the other hand, is well known.
Such a difference is worth pondering. All human beings should be equal, and should not be discriminated against or disregarded on the basis of race and nationality.
-- The New York Times
This film is similar to "Life is Beautiful", through the narration of the story, to reflect a specific event in history.
The result was undoubtedly a success.
The film's complete plot story and reasonable character logic make the film maintain continuous dramatic tension and emotional identity beyond the war scenes.
And the character portrayal is extremely good.
It is reported that the film will be released simultaneously worldwide in mid-November, but if it is also released in Japan, it may encounter some obstacles.
This is because of the sensitivity of the content of the film.
Up to now, a large part of Japanese politicians and people do not admit the existence of the Nanjing Massacre, and they do not think that they are wrong.
Even if the facts are already in front of you.
It's a very absurd and terrible idea, just as it would upset the whole of Europe if the Germans did not recognize the Holocaust.
- The Independent
At the 17th Hong Kong International Film Festival, "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" was used as the opening film and entered the audience's attention for the first time.
It immediately caused a huge response.
Not to mention the enthusiastic reports of Hong Kong and Taiwan media, even the European and American media are not far behind, and have made various comments and interpretations of the film.
Following the launch of the novel "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling",
The Nanjing Massacre, etched in the blood of every Chinese, has once again become a focal point. It is worth mentioning that the film has almost no bad reviews.
Not really without any drawbacks.
It is the nature of the film that determines that filmmakers and media evaluate it from different angles than ordinary commercial films, and are more inclined to express its inner meaning.
It's like "Beautiful Life" at the beginning.
The festival was once again the largest in history, with the opening ceremony broadcast live by 27 media outlets, which is not far behind the three major European film festivals.
And even more.
Because compared with the three major European film festivals with art films as the mainstream, the Hong Kong International Film Festival, which attaches equal importance to business and art, undoubtedly has a better audience base.
This is very critical.
Any film, even if it is criticized by professional filmmakers, is useless, but as long as it can be welcomed by the majority of audiences,
Then it's a classic.
Movies are originally born to entertain the public, and whether a movie is good or not, the audience has the most right to speak, not the so-called professionals.
After all, the evaluation of professionals is just opinions.
The opening ceremony of this film festival is also the most star-studded ever, not only a large number of famous influences from Europe, America, Japan and South Korea have stepped on the red carpet.
Wei Xiong's 16 wives and concubines also appeared.
Including Princess Shama and Diana, for the first time ever. It made the audience waiting in front of the TV at the scene and around the world addicted.
In the light of the women,
Other stars seem to have become foils. And this is the first time that Diana has participated in such an event since she became Wei Xiong's 16th aunt's wife.
Naturally, it is of particular concern.
Prince Charles sat on the sofa and watched TV with a gloomy face, while the picture on the TV was Diana strolling down the red carpet.
That smile, that brilliance......
He noticed that Diana seemed to be prettier than before. And he knew Diana, that heartfelt smile was anything but fake.
That said, Diana is doing well now.
People in this world have their own bad roots, and the prince is no exception, and if Diana is living badly, he will definitely be happy.
Or even schadenfreude.
Who made you want to divorce me in the first place, who made you choose this playboy, this is the price you paid for your wrong choice.
But now Diana's state makes her resentful and jealous.
Why can a 'notorious' playboy get Diana's love, and make Diana willingly accept his flowery heart.
It's not fair.
At this time, a woman sat next to him, this woman officially Camilla, and now Camilla has divorced because of the scandal with Charles.
He is currently living alone.
But in fact, Charles often comes over, although every time Charles comes over, he pays attention to secrecy, but the British paparazzi still have the ability.
The matter has long been exposed.
Camila put the fruit bowl on the table: "Eat the fruit." β
Charles didn't respond, his eyes kept on the TV, and under a glittering spotlight, Diana suddenly became the focus of the whole world.
It's breathtakingly beautiful.
Camila's eyes were filled with jealousy, but she didn't show it: "I think you should think about something more practical. β
Charles finally looked away.
He didn't understand what Camila was talking about, and he didn't feel like he had any problems right now: "You know I hate talking half the most. β
Camila shrugged her shoulders: "Okay.
I'll put it bluntly, Diana's current life is Diana's own choice, and no one can control it, but this will create a serious problem.
Didn't you think Diana would get pregnant?"
Charles's face changed suddenly, and Camilla continued: "If she gives birth to a child with Weixiong, you should know what it means.
This will make the royal family a laughing stock. β
Charles snorted coldly: "Is this something I can change, I tell you, no one wants to see this kind of thing happen." β
Karami's voice also raised: "Yes, you're right.
I'm sure no one in the royal family would want to see that happen, and Earl Spencer certainly wouldn't want to, so we had to figure it out. β
Charles frowned: "What way?"
A cold light flashed in Camilla's eyes: "The royal family has the dignity of the royal family, which cannot be blasphemed, and anything can be done for this." β
Hearing this, Charles's brows furrowed even tighter.
Looking at Camilla with a burning gaze, the latter took a deep breath and said, "It would be a good ...... if Diana suddenly had a car accident"
Charles suddenly said, "Are you crazy?"
Do you know what you're talking about, it's going to put the whole royal family in a catastrophe, and then everyone involved will be doomed. β
Camila also stood up: "We just need to keep it a secret."
This matter can be held accountable by MI6, and with the capabilities of the military, it is possible to do the best in secrecy, or can you suppress this breath. β
Charles sneered, "You're so naΓ―ve.
Do you think the royal family still has Victorian influence? If it were a normal mission, MI6 might be following the royal orders.
But who do you think Wei Xiong is?
If he had been so easy to deal with, Diana would not have been able to leave England with William and Harry in the first place. Also, do you really think you can keep it a secret?
You can't imagine Wei Xiong's power at all. β
Camilla said hysterically: "Yes, maybe you're right, but are you sure you want the future king of England to have a half-brother?"
If you're sure, then I don't have anything to say. β
Charles's expression gradually froze, and after standing dumbfounded for a while, he sighed and sat back on the sofa, which is like this most of the time:
Faced with a dilemma.
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After the opening ceremony dinner, on the way back to the villa, Cui Muqing reported one thing: "Boss, Mr. Zeng just sent news.
Japan has halted the release plan of "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling". β
Wei Xiong is not surprised, it is strange that the Japanese government will let such a sensitive film as "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" let it be released in Japan smoothly.
It would be nice that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not protest.
Touching Monica's hair, Wei Xiong smiled coldly: "Is it a decision made by Prime Minister Hosokawa Gohei himself, or is it the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology?"
Cui Muqing said: "It's the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
However, whether it was the decision made by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology himself, or Hosokawa Gohei's instructions, is not clear, so it is necessary to investigate. β
Wei Xiong shook his head: "No need.
Let the people in Dongchang go directly to Hosokawa Huxi, "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" must be released in Japan, and the Japanese people have the right to know the truth. β
To put it bluntly, Wei Xiong didn't shoot "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling" to make money.
Rather, it is to tell the people of the world a forgotten history, so that the suffering and pain suffered by the Chinese people can be duly respected.
That's all.
However, this incident made him realize that it was far from enough to take advantage of Japan, and the future work of the 'East Factory' was still a long way to go.
Cui Muqing nodded and wrote it down.
After that, Wei Xiong began to close his eyes and recuperate, in fact, he was thinking about the meaning of one of the words in a Taoist book he saw last night.
After some time, the car stopped.
Wei Xiong originally thought that he had arrived at the villa, but as soon as he opened his eyes, he heard Zhou Hang's voice: "Young master, Cheng Long is in front of the security checkpoint." β
Wei Xiong frowned: "What is he doing there?"
There was silence in the intercom for a while, and Zhou Zhouhang's voice came again: "He knelt on the ground, and his subordinates asked, he wanted you to see him." β
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Wei Xiong's 16-room wife and concubine happened to sit in four extended Rolls-Royce, one for four people, and all four cars drove in front of the car Wei Xiong was sitting in.
Therefore, when passing through the security checkpoint,
They all saw Cheng Long kneeling on the side of the road, and the reactions of the women were different, some were indifferent, some were sympathetic, and some frowned.
than how to move towards Joan.
She felt that Cheng Long's influence was very bad.
If they were photographed by the paparazzi, it was not allowed to be rumored outside that they were bullying the Wei family? But she just frowned and didn't say anything.
And Zhong Chuhong was a little sympathetic.
After all, she and Cheng Long have known each other for many years, and when she saw the other party fall into this field, she felt a little unbearable, she looked at Li Zhi who was sitting opposite.
He said hesitantly: "It's been so long.
Why don't you talk to your husband?"
Lizhi once worked with Cheng Long and knew each other, but she didn't have a good sense of Cheng Long and felt that Cheng Long was too lustful.
Just as I was about to speak,
Guan Zhilin, who was sitting next to her, spoke first: "I think it's better to forget it, the main reason why my husband had such a big reaction was because Cheng Long scolded Mommy."
With Mommy's status in her husband's mind,
Cheng Long is just being banned, which is already light, so let's not wade into troubled waters, if my husband wants to let him go, he will naturally let him go. β
Zhou Huimin, who was sitting next to Zhong Chuhong, nodded.
Then he said to Zhong Chuhong: "Zhizhi is right, let's leave this matter alone, it's not that you don't know your husband's character."
If we intercede with another man, he will definitely be unhappy. β
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Cheng Long kept his head down, because he knew that there were more than a dozen pairs of eyes watching him from a car driving past him.
It made him feel ashamed.
But he was really cornered. Today is the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, but as a Hong Kong kung fu superstar, he did not have the opportunity to participate.
Can only sit at home by watching live TV.
This made his whole person in a state of extreme loss.
After the live broadcast, he thought about it for a long time, and finally made up his mind that whether it was effective or not, he had to try again one last time.
So he came to the Bronze Sparrow Villa.
Abandoning all dignity and kneeling in front of the security checkpoint on the private road leading to Bronze Sparrow Villa, he hoped that Wei Xiong would see his sincerity.
This kneeling lasted more than an hour.
I don't know if the first cars drove by, but suddenly there was a sound of footsteps, and then a pair of shoes appeared in his sight.
They hurriedly looked up.
But it was a big man in black, and he saw that the other party was condescending, and said in a cold voice: "Get up, the young master has promised to see you." β
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In the Rose Hall, Wei Xiong folded his legs, and looked at Cheng Long who was standing in front of him with indifferent eyes: "If you have anything to say, just say it." β
Cheng Long bit it,
Knelt down again: "I did make a big mistake before, but I have sincerely repented during this time, and I hope that Mr. Wei, you can give me a chance." β
Wei Xiong's face was expressionless and he didn't speak.
The hall fell silent all of a sudden, and Cheng Long didn't know what Wei Xiong was thinking in his heart, he only felt that every second was a huge torment.
He could even hear his own heartbeat.
After a long while, Wei Xiong spoke: "You are one of the most famous kung fu superstars in Hong Kong, and you have worked hard for decades.
Know how to cherish it. β
Hearing this, Cheng Long knew that there was a play, and hurriedly said: "I will definitely learn the lesson of this time, and I will be strict with myself in the future, and be cautious in my words and deeds." β
Wei Xiong snorted coldly: "Anyone can say anything."
There can be a few that can really be done, and the company can lift the ban, and then sign a 5-year contract, and the content of the contract is the same as the previous one. β
Cheng Long's face changed suddenly.
His contract with Wei's agent expires in less than a year, and although his future is still uncertain after expiration, he is at least out of Wei Xiong's control.
Many things will also be much freer to sit up.
Now Wei Xiong actually asked him to sign another 5-year contract, which is absolutely unacceptable to him, but he has to accept it if he can't accept it.
I can't help him.
Because if he wants to continue his international giant dream, he must get Wei Xiong's permission, otherwise no film company in Hollywood will use him.
He knew this well, so he didn't think about it for too long.