On the morning of November 18, the 2009 World Chinese Film Forum, jointly sponsored by the School of Arts of Beijing University, the Film and Television Drama Research Center of Beijing University, Jinan University and the Cultural Industry Research Institute of Qianzhen University, opened at the Yingjie Exchange Center of Beijing University.

This is a CUHK exchange in the Chinese film and television industry, which has been prepared for several years, and the first session was held this year.

The theme of the World Chinese Film Forum is "New Media, New Aesthetics, New Thinking", and Professor Wang Yichuan of the School of Arts of Beijing University gave three layers of meaning to clarify the concept of Chinese film.

The first layer is language-based films filmed in Chinese across the Taiwan Strait and the rest of the world. The second layer is industry-based films from different regions co-produced in Chinese; The third layer refers to culturally based films that use Chinese in the four regions of the Taiwan Strait and other parts of the world and reflect the relevant living conditions.

The film forum invited people from all walks of life in production, academia, innovation and management, but in the end, most of the people who came were from academia and theory, the real creative world, and the real first-line directors, and very few came.

At the meeting, director Zheng Dongtian, a veteran professor of Nortel, was the first to speak. His speech was very sharp, pointing out that the influence of Chinese films in the world is too weak, such as the box office hit "The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic", which did not even sell a single ticket in the United States. He also pointed out whether holding such a film forum has an impact on the creative world, and from today's perspective, it is clear that the academic world is out of touch with the creative world.

Finally, Zheng Dongtian also pointed out. He felt that the title of his speech should be changed to "It's time to change new talents", and believed that if Chinese films want to develop, they should vigorously cultivate new talents. He gave two examples for this. One is Ning Hao, "Crazy Stone" and "Crazy Racing", both show Ning Hao's difference.

Another example is naturally the windiest nowadays. Sao's director Bai Yuhan and Zheng Dongtian believe that Bai Yuhan's "People in Embarrassment" and "33 Days of Broken Love" are models of commercial film marketing and are works worthy of learning from the majority of film directors.

For "33 Days of Broken Love" mentioned by Zheng Dongtian, on the film forum. It was really hotly discussed for a long time. This dark horse among the dark horses that broke through the box office of 250 million in ten days is really no one can ignore it. From artistic creation, from marketing means. From network effects, from production and delivery, all aspects have been discussed.

In the end, the academic community unanimously agreed that "33 Days of Broken Love" represents a new direction for domestic films: "Get rid of the shackles of blockbusters." The aesthetics of small pieces have sprung up. ”

"33 Days of Broken Love" received wide attention on the film forum. However, Bai Yuhan, as a director, was not invited to participate in this film forum.

First, what annoys him the most is this kind of empty talk and fantasy of theoretical research, and secondly, he has no time.

Because on the morning of the same day, in order to cooperate with the next film promotion work, Wanhe Tianyi specially held the ""33 Days of Broken Love" Ten Days Breaking 250 Million Box Office Appreciation Meeting", Bai Yuhan must be present.

In addition to journalists, those who attended the thank-you meeting were not included. is the main creators of the movie, as well as the person in charge of the theater. Wanda Cinema Line, New Film Association, Bona Youtang and other cinema chains in Beijing all sent people to attend the appreciation meeting. There are three parts of the appreciation meeting, the main creator meeting, the reporter Q&A meeting, and the appreciation luncheon.

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With the excitement of a box office hit, the whole thank-you meeting was lively.

The main creators exposed each other's shortcomings and complained, mainly targeting Bai Yuhan, and everyone collectively complained about Bai Yuhan. However, it originally meant that everyone came to find fault, but in the end, it became a commendation meeting.

Bao Whale said: "Bai Yuhan is the best director. ”

Li Jinming said: "Bai Yuhan is the most handsome director. ”

Wang Ziwen said: "Bai Yuhan is the most talented director. ”

Zhang Zixuan said: "Bai Yuhan is my mentor in life. ”

Bai Yuhan said: "Actually, I'm just doing my job, that's all. ”

When they couldn't find fault, the reporters asked urgently: "Director Bai, the movie you directed is about falling out of love and falling in love, so in reality, have you been in love, and who is your love partner?" In other words, do you have a girlfriend? ”

"Yes." Bai Yuhan replied very simply.

So Wang Ziwen and Li Jinming couldn't help but look at him. Tong Liya, who came to cheer and sat in the audience, also stared at Bai Yuhan tightly.

"Who is she, can you tell us?" The reporter chased after him and became excited, Bai Yuhan's love affair is definitely a hot entertainment news!

Bai Yuhan scratched his eyebrows unhurriedly: "Well, Li Jinming, Tong Liya, Wang Ziwen, Bao Whale, Zhang Zixuan, Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei, Liu Yan, Xie Na, Zhang Xinyi, Li Yumin, Du Juan...... They're all my girlfriends, braces, female friends, hahahaha. ”

The reporters rolled their eyes, understanding that they were tricked by Bai Yuhan, this guy is still like that, and he will never reveal his private life.

"Li Jinming, are you in love?" The reporters couldn't ask Bai Yuhan, so they turned the topic to Li Jinming.

"Uh, I have a lot of male friends too......"

"Huang Xiaoxian is a girl with a very good character, her love is very warm, so, Li Jinming, what is your vision for love?"

"If someone I like proposes to me, I will marry immediately, and I will never hesitate!" Li Jinming said with a smile.

Bai Yuhan smiled and didn't dare to look at Li Jinming.

The reporter asked again and again, and then returned to Bai Yuhan: "Director Bai, what is your vision for love?" ”

Bai Yuhan looked up at the ceiling: "I think, maybe one day, I will become a monk." When I was a child, I watched Jin Yong's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and everyone else substituted Guo Jing or Yang Kang, only me, and it was Wang Chongyang. Ask what is the situation in the world, the straight religion promises life and death, and there are too many troubles, it is better to become a monk. ”

"Haha." The crowd laughed.

Finally, the reporter asked: "Director Bai, what is your prediction for the final box office of "33 Days of Broken Love"?" ”

"350 million." Bai Yuhan looked at Wang Ziwen uncertainly.

Wang Ziwen added: "According to our data analysis, if there is no other film like "33 Days of Broken Love" in the future. It should be possible to reach such a height as 350 million. ”

350 million, unimaginable box office!

Before the release of the movie, absolutely no one dared to shout such an achievement. No one even dared to shout if it broke 100 million, but now, when Bai Yuhan and Wang Ziwen said 350 million, the reporters were not very surprised, because there was no gap between this and their expectations.

Now everyone knows that "33 Days of Broken Love" is a phenomenal movie.

And that's exactly what happened.

November 16-22. Three new films were released this week, "Panda Hero" created by the original team of "Ten Perfect", and the sci-fi comedy "Martian Baby: Mars is Okay" directed by Liu Yiwei. and the costume action comedy My Tang Dynasty Brothers. However, these movies cannot replicate the miracle of "33 Days of Broken Love".

At the end of the week, "Astro Boy" ranked eighth with a box office of 600,000. The total box office has exceeded 40 million. Not bad. "Mystery Code" ranked seventh with 750,000 yuan, with a total box office of 32 million. "My Tang Dynasty Brothers" was released for two days with 1.5 million, ranking sixth inconspicuously. "MJ: That's it" ranked fifth with 1.6 million. Jackson's last concert documentary has almost reached a total box office of 49 million.

"It's All Right on Mars" was also released for two days, with a box office of 3.6 million, ranking fourth. "Panda Hero" was released for 9 million in three days, ranking third.

"2012" with 153 million. won the weekly championship strongly, with a total box office of 229 million yuan. Magnificent.

Although the big dark horse "33 Days of Broken Love" was suppressed by "2012", it still grabbed 67.4 million box office in the third week, with a total box office of 324.9 million, breaking 300 million in 13 days, second only to "Transformers 2" breaking 300 million in 12 days, and the degree of popularity is incredible.

"Breaking 350 million is a foregone conclusion, the biggest dark horse was born in 2009, the biggest dark horse of Chinese films was born, Bai Yuhan became the fourth member of the '300 million box office director club' in the mainland after Feng Xiaogang in "If You Are Honest, Do Not Disturb", Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin in "The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic of China". It is worth mentioning that Feng Xiaogang's only 350 million box office "If You Are Honest, Do Not Disturb", the screenwriter is Bai Yuhan. ”

"The three words of Bai Yuhan represent the box office."

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There are many disturbances and surprises.

At the 46th Taiwan Film Golden Horse Awards, "33 Days of Broken Love" won five nominations: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress, Best New Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Music for Film. At the awards ceremony held on the 28th, "33 Days of Broken Love" was finally won by Bao Whale Whale for the best adapted screenplay.

When Bao Whale took the stage to accept the award, he excitedly thanked Bai Yuhan who was not present.

Bai Yuhan did not show up, naturally because he was not nominated for Best Director, he was not nominated for Best Actor, and he was not nominated for Best Picture.

The Golden Horse Awards are once again windy. After the commotion, from November 23rd to 29th, the box office of the fourth week of "33 Days of Broken Love" was also released, because this week "Mulan", "Guinea Pig Agent 3D", "District 9", "Twilight" and many other Hollywood blockbusters were released one after another, and the film schedule had a great impact.

In the end, "2012" won 100 million to reach the top of the championship, "Mulan" 31 million to live in Asia, "33 Days of Broken Love" fell to 24.2 million, and won the third place, with a total box office of 349.1 million, breaking 350 million became a sure thing.

From November 30th to December 6th, the fifth and last week of "33 Days of Broken Love" won 5.1 million, successfully piling up the total box office to 354.2 million, and the entire 31-day release period drew a perfect end. If it weren't for the influx of Hollywood blockbusters, perhaps the final result would have been even higher.

But there is no need to force it, there can be a box office of 350 million, and Bai Yuhan will wake up laughing when he sleeps.

First of all, this movie has brought nearly more than 100 million book revenue to Wanhe Tianyi, and since Bai Yuhan himself has 15% of the director's share, he can separately share nearly 20 million dividends.

A movie has brought Bai Yuhan more than 20 million dividends, which is something that ordinary domestic directors can't ask for. This is not counting the popularity, influence, and attention that the movie brought to Bai Yuhan. Even if Bai Yuhan can't convert his popularity into money because he insists on not making commercials, he can also bring a lot of attention to his next movies.

All in all.

"33 Days of Broken Love" is one of the most documented movies of 2009. (To be continued......)