Chapter 521: Pressure
Xu Jinglei wanted to complain to Lin Xiaoling, and Lin Xiaoling was also under a lot of pressure these days. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
The sequel to "Desire" is not like her first two films, with little investment, little attention, and can be calmly prepared.
There was no hassle during the shoot and the whole process went very smoothly.
This film is different, with a total investment of more than 20 million, starring many famous actors, and even many old artists, it is a key project created by Huaying Group this year, and it must not be missed.
Coupled with the participation of Huaguo TV, it is impossible to say that there is no pressure as a director.
There are too many people in charge, and Lin Xiaoling feels constrained and loses her creative freedom.
"Let's talk about the script, today the leader put forward an opinion, and the leader of Ming'er thinks it's not good, so it's been done back and forth, and it hasn't been completely decided yet." Lin Xiaoling complained.
The script for the sequel to "Desire" is involved in many major events in the past decade.
Some leaders think that it is not good to let Liu Huifang be laid off in the script, how can Liu Huifang, as a good comrade who works hard, be laid off, which will make the audience feel that we do not care enough about the work and life of grassroots workers.
It is suggested that Comrade Liu Huifang be transferred to the work of the Women's Federation to continue to serve the people.
There are also leaders who put forward opinions on going to the sea to do business, and it is good to go to the sea if they go to the sea, which is in line with the state's policy.
But in the script, Wang Husheng failed to do business in the sea, owed a lot of money, and lived a depressed life, which was too negative.
It is undeniable that there are such examples in reality, but the movie should promote the good side and give the audience positive guidance, rather than dampening everyone's enthusiasm for going to the sea to do business.
It's not uncommon to see situations like this.
The sequel to "Desire" not only caused a strong response among the public, but also attracted attention at the upper level, and the leaders of some departments felt that it was not satisfactory after reading the script, so they would write a note and put forward their own suggestions.
The crew often receives this kind of note that makes people laugh and cry, with all kinds of unexpected revisions on it.
If you really change the script according to those suggestions, then this movie will definitely not be able to be watched, and it is better to watch "Desire" again.
Those who have the ability to make suggestions are all leading cadres in their 50s, and some of them are still stuck in the 80s and are about to retire, so they can't keep up with this era.
If it is not revised according to their opinions, it will inevitably complain and cause a bad impact.
Lin Xiaoling regretted taking this job, how good it is to honestly make a niche romance film, she is really asking for trouble.
"Come on, can you make romance movies as famous now? I saw your reports when I was filming in Tianshan, and the people of the whole country are looking forward to your masterpiece. Xu Jinglei teased.
Seeing her friend so troubled, Xu Jinglei felt a lot more balanced in her heart.
It's not about gloating, but about feeling that there are people who feel the same way as you and can understand each other.
"I don't know if I'll be able to make it to that day, and I'm annoyed by all that mess all day." Lin Xiaoling said with emotion, "And those actors, they are all old-timers, and they have to be careful when talking to them, for fear of offending them." ”
The actors in "Desire" were mixed in the Beijing entertainment industry ten years ago, where are the qualifications.
Lin Xiaoling and Xu Jinglei belong to the junior generation in the circle, and if they are not careful, they will have a reputation for disrespecting the old-timers.
"Isn't it, those old-timers will still embarrass you?" Xu Jinglei was surprised.
The old-timers in the entertainment industry generally have good personalities, but there are also many characters who rely on the old and sell the old, and they cannot be generalized.
It's just that behind Lin Xiaoling is Lin Zixuan, and the new forces of the Beijing faction represented by Lin Zixuan.
Their influence in the circle is getting bigger and bigger, and for Lin Zixuan's sake, no one will deliberately embarrass Lin Xiaoling.
"I can't say it's a dilemma, I should say it's a different way of doing things." Lin Xiaoling explained, "Like us filming together, it's easy to communicate, just talk and laugh, those old-timers have their own set of methods in performance, if you want them to change the way of acting, you have to convince them, they are a little stubborn in their personalities, and they have difficulties in communication." ”
There is inevitably a generation gap between the two generations.
The sixth generation of directors often likes to use young actors, not that the old actors are not good at acting, but that there are communication problems.
During the filming of "The Two of Us", Lin Xiaoling had the experience of communicating with old actors.
Jin Yaqin belongs to the kind of old actor who is easy to talk, and the director will take the initiative to adjust herself when she says how to act.
Some old actors are more persistent, thinking that they have acted in dramas all their lives and have rich acting experience, how can they not come to you, you have to be able to convince me.
In the final analysis, Lin Xiaoling's qualifications are not enough.
If it were Zhang Yimou, it could not be said that there was no resistance, but it would definitely be much less.
Fortunately, Lin Xiaoling has Lin Zixuan's support, and there are staff from Good Dream Company in the crew, so that the preparation of this film can be carried out with difficulty, otherwise Lin Xiaoling may not be able to persevere.
This also shows the extent to which the sequel to "Desire" has attracted attention.
"Be content, O you." Xu Jinglei said, "No matter how you say it, you command others, I am being commanded, I am busy in the crew every day, and I have to ride a horse and hang a tightrope, at the end of the day, my back hurts, as a director, you must also understand our difficulties as actors." ”
After listening to Lin Xiaoling's complaints, Xu Jinglei turned on the mode of complaining.
"I know I regret it, it's better for us to work together, but it's a pity, after filming this drama, you are probably an international star, and I can't afford such a high salary if I can't afford a small production like ours." Lin Xiaoling quipped.
Li Yu's filming of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is obviously not for the mainland film market, but for Europe and the United States and other countries.
Especially in the North American market, Hollywood is where his roots lie.
Once the film enters the North American market, Xu Jinglei will be considered an international movie star, and the salary will be settled in US dollars.
Ordinary domestic low-cost films do not move her, unless she is willing to reduce her salary.
"You are also an international director, don't pretend to be pitiful, you may not know what it will be like in the end, it is so easy to mix in Hollywood, you think everyone is Gong Li." Xu Jinglei said speechlessly.
"Don't, I'm still waiting for you to pull me when you become an international movie star." Lin Xiaoling joked.
"Forget it, I can't pull you, are you fat again?" Xu Jinglei teased.
"You actors need to keep in shape, and I don't need to, I've been under pressure lately, so I've eaten more and stored energy, I guess I'll be thin and not look like a man after filming this film." Lin Xiaoling lamented.
The two of them were lying on the bed, chatting casually, talking about their worries, and their mood gradually improved.
Tomorrow, when they wake up, they will forget about their worries for a while and continue to devote themselves to intense work. (To be continued.) )