Chapter 236: The Situation Is Dangerous

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Huang Qun is really different from before, probably because of being in the officialdom, his indifference is getting lighter and lighter. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info At this time, he smiled slightly, thinking that this was really the same as the above guess, Xiao Ran and they were difficult to accept. The only thing that surprised him was that Xiao Ran was still looking for fault in the censorship system.

In a sense, the censorship system has been opened up, and what remains is the bottom line of the party, the state, and society. In Huang Qun's opinion, a rational and successful businessman like Xiao Ran has no reason to touch this bottom line again.

Xiao Ran also knows very well that although private enterprises are allowed to enter the theater industry, few private enterprises can get this money. The most important thing is that no matter what company builds a theater, it will eventually be merged into the theater chain by a large company, which is an inevitable result.

Therefore, he dared to bet on his own family property that when the time came, it would be either a state-owned enterprise with a rigid system and rigid management, or a son-in-law with a background. Neither of these is the object that Xiao Ran wants to work with, especially the former, if it is handed over to him to take care of, he will lose as much money as he wants, which he still remembers.

Huang Qun smiled and inspected for a week, and then said with a smile: "Then if you have any opinions, you might as well say them, and the central government will consider them!" ”

Pan Disheng and they once again focused their eyes on Xiao Ran, Xiao Ran nodded to them with a smile, and then said: "It's very simple, the distribution can't be monopolized by China Film, and in terms of theaters, I hope the restrictions will be relaxed to 51 percent." If we don't have control, then our investment is meaningless. Finally, there's censorship, which I'll talk about later! ”

Huang Qun thought about it silently, in fact, in terms of distribution, the central government really did not plan to let China Film continue to monopolize. Even the blind can see that in terms of distribution power, not to mention the phantom, that is, Debao, Tianluo and Taixing are much stronger than Zhongying. In this regard, both Zhongying and Yin are responsible, plus a pro-mainland Xiao Ran, the problem is actually not big.

Huang Qun believes that the place that needs to be studied is the theater, and the central government does intend to control the theater. However, he still feels that this move is mainly a temptation, because since the distribution right is allowed, it is difficult to control the film company even if he controls the theater.

He had a hunch that the key to the dispute was not the theater or the release, but the censorship. Because he knows very well that this is basically equal to the bottom line of the central government, and Xiao Ran still has requirements on this, then I am afraid it will be ......

Huang Qun nodded noncommittally, he didn't come to make a decision this time, but to collect opinions: "What are the problems with the censorship system, Mr. Xiao, you should know that we have made a great degree of concessions!" Don't make it difficult for us. ”

Xiao Ran smiled lightly, glanced at Lei Kaitai and said, "It's very simple, I think there are certain misunderstandings in the definition of promoting feudal superstition and violence and blood. Otherwise, this will make some of the themes in our 5,000-year history of China not be presented! ”

Pan Disheng and they were surprised, but they didn't expect Xiao Ran to say such a thing. In fact, they all have no opinion on censorship, and they don't understand why Xiao Ran is entangled in this. Huang Qun didn't understand what the inevitable relationship between this and 5,000 years of history was: "What does this have to do with it? ”

"It's easy!" This very simple seems to have become Xiao Ran's mantra, but Xiao Ran has never been able to change it: "We all know that ghosts don't exist, and if this theme is under the current definition, it is destined to be impossible to be released in the mainland, right?" There are also no gods and goddesses in the world, but don't forget how many myths and legends there are in China's 5,000-year history, these are excellent themes. If you want to promote Chinese culture, this is a good place to start! ”

Pan Disheng's eyes lit up immediately, this is really a good subject, Xiao Ran is tantamount to reminding them. However, they soon became confused, why are these themes good, but Xiao Ran has not invested?

Huang Qun immediately understood what Xiao Ran meant, and immediately smiled bitterly, this is really a big trouble. But Xiao Ran's words are not finished yet, he wants to say too much, it is this so-called feudal superstition, I don't know how many filmmakers' creative thinking has been killed.

What made Xiao Ran most angry was "The Big Branch", which had to cut some very important plots in order to be released in the mainland, which led to constant scolding after the release in the mainland. But as a result, this film won the best picture at the Academy Awards with the complete version, a complete film and a mutilated film, which has never been compared.

And this film certainly has some themes of karma in it, but in essence, it promotes people's single-mindedness to be good, and such a film has also been cut, which is really hopeless, and I can't complain about the situation of the century-old Chinese film. In this way, the religion that also preaches karma should also be deleted! (Sin and sin, matter-of-fact, not attack)

"What is bloody violence?" Xiao Ran stood up and looked at Huang Qun: "You should know Wu Yusen's name, the last blind scene of Fa Ge in his "Bloody Heroes", that scene is definitely bloody." According to this definition, this shot must be cut, then the film is absolutely incomplete. Censorship, which restricts creative thinking, is not what we want! ”

Huang Qun was speechless, he had also watched that film, and the scene at the end was indeed bloody in a sense. If it is cut out because of this, it is absolutely incomplete. After sorting out his thoughts, he asked, "Then what solution do you have?" ”

Xiao Ran smiled, if the central government can't solve this problem, he is willing to give up the mainland market. Otherwise, if Hong Kong films lose their imagination and creativity, they will slowly die without Hollywood's hands.

"Very simply, in terms of feudal superstition and other aspects, we need a more relaxed environment conducive to creation, which requires the central government to give a certain degree of openness in this regard." Xiao Ran chuckled, it was not that he didn't take the mainland market seriously, but he knew very well how to hide his emotions: "In terms of bloody violence and pornography, I think it is completely necessary to do a grading system!" ”

"It is inevitable that some social issues will be involved in the film, and these are not so-called attacks, the movie at this time is actually observed and interpreted from the perspective of public opinion and the parties concerned." Speaking of which, Xiao Ran couldn't help but be a little discouraged, Hollywood's biggest advantage over Hong Kong films now is that Hollywood can openly attack the ruling party and the military in the film, and it is absolutely impossible for Hong Kong films to do this in the film.

Xiao Ran was suddenly full of frustration with his confrontation with Hollywood, which made him not feel defeated. Before he even started fighting, he was already defeated at the hands of his own family. This battle is extremely difficult, very difficult. Censorship has dusted countless subjects and no one dares to touch them, and he knows that it is difficult for the central government to open up these restrictions, which is why he is frustrated.

This frustration is by no means unfounded, he believes that the "Crazy Purple" series will never pass the censorship, and even the films that question some city or county government axes may not pass. The Hong Kong police are very helpful in the movie, even if the film attacks the police. However, in the mainland, let alone attack, even if it refers to police corruption, I am afraid that the police will be severely provoked.

Why is this happening? Because the Hong Kong police know very well that movies are movies, and in the mainland, which regards movies as a means of propaganda, this is ...... (I don't dare to go any further)

Huang Qun thought about it for a long time, and he could judge what Xiao Ran's words meant, and admit that it was very important. However, he knew that he couldn't be the master, and these things were very sensitive, so sensitive that he didn't dare to touch them.

So, he had no choice but to divert from this topic: "Mr. Xiao, we have actually considered the grading system you mentioned. There is a lot of debate, and some people think that if it is classified, it is tantamount to encouraging people to enjoy pornography and violent movies, and it is likely to cause great harm to society in the future! ”

Xiao Ran let out a long sigh, and he knew that this must be the end. What does it mean that the global pornography industry has a market of at least tens of billions of dollars every year? If there is demand, there is a market, and you don't even understand this truth?

"Tertiary films are not!" Xiao Ran was very tired, and suddenly he had the idea of giving up everything and retiring with Lin Qingxia and the child. He has never been so tired in the face of any difficulties: "The Oscar once awarded the best picture to a complete X-rated film "Midnight Cowherd"! ”

Huang Qun sighed softly, and he was also very embarrassed. After being unanimously recognized by the Hong Kong film industry, the central government regards Hong Kong films as the leader in the revitalization of national films, but there are still countless obstacles in this regard, which also makes the vice minister who wants to make a difference regret.

Pandey was stunned, and it was only with Xiao Ran's detailed explanation that they discovered the mystery of this. In such a situation, there is really nothing left for Hong Kong films, so what is the difference between abandoning the mainland market?

"Forget it, I'll keep up with what I mentioned above!" Huang Qun's face regained his calmness, and he took out another document and handed it to Xiao Ran: "This is a draft of the culture and media industry, take a look!" ”

This draft is mainly what Xiao Ran wants, and other companies have not yet expanded to this extent. Xiao Ran browsed it, and it allowed Hong Kong capital to enter the mainland to invest in the media to achieve absolute control, but this is in addition to the news media.

In the television industry, ATV and TVB are also allowed to carry on both radios, and if the conditions are good, the range can be gradually expanded. Access is also allowed in the music side, allowing full control. To put it simply, these drafts on culture and media are very satisfying to Xiao Ran, but the only problem is film, which is the core industry of Phantom!

"I don't think I have a problem with any of that, it's all about the movie!" Xiao Ran smiled bitterly, it has been a long time since he has completely exposed his emotions to outsiders like now: "If the central government doesn't give us enough support and openness, it won't take a few years for Hong Kong films to decline rapidly!" ”

These words made Pan Desheng stunned again, and Huang Qun frowned even more, they all thought that Xiao Ran's words were too alarmist. Hong Kong films now have a very good market like all over the world, how can they fall into a state of decline.

Xiao Ran now fully understands the reasons for the decline of Hong Kong films in history, and finally understands how the bosses of those film companies are distressed: "As you all know, France will soon introduce a decree against Hong Kong films, and I believe that in three or five years, other countries and regions will introduce similar policies." ”

"We all know that, but it doesn't seem like a big deal." Yang Qi stared at Xiao Ran, who was smiling bitterly, with deep curiosity, and said: "They can only limit a certain number, and they are not completely out of the Hong Kong film!" ”

"Alas......" Xiao Ran's sigh dragged on for a long time, making everyone seem to be infected, and they couldn't help but get nervous: "Hollywood currently releases about 20 films worldwide every year, and only 40 films are released by regional surnames. And how many films does Hollywood make each year? It's too much more than Hong Kong, so if other films are not released overseas, what do you rely on to make money? ”

Yang Qi first realized the deep meaning behind Xiao Ran's words, and couldn't help but be shocked. Xiao Ran's sad gaze swept over several people, and a sad tone sounded in everyone's ears: "Hong Kong can achieve the number of global distributions including North America every year, so far less than ten. If you don't count North America, there are only 30 films, and if you count the regional surname distribution, there are only 60 films. ”

"And now Hong Kong films produce 150 films every year, excluding 20% to 30% of experimental films and literary films, which means that there are still hundreds of commercial films that need to be released to make money!" Xiao Ran smiled bitterly, he only now realized that the mainland market was so important: "And the average investment in these films is 25 million, and the cost cannot be recovered in Hong Kong at all!" This means that at least forty or fifty films are losing money every year. ”

Huang Qun listened quietly, it was better to leave such a professional matter to Xiao Ran and other professional people to tell him, he was still very clear about this. Xiao Ran smiled bitterly: "Do you know why those films can't be released?" First, we can't do it all, and second, these films are too Chinese. It's like Hollywood always has a lot of very local films that are difficult to release! ”

"Don't forget that in addition to the films released globally, which are real commercial blockbusters, many films released by surnames in other regions are loss-making. Because they can't be sustained in the local market, they don't get much in return in the local market, and they may not be able to succeed in other regions and countries! Even commercial blockbusters may not be able to recover their costs, we are losing money and making money, and we are doing this in order to occupy the market. ”