The filming of the documentary "Mythical City" was a temporary idea after Chen Ping'an entered the Kowloon Walled City. At first, he just wanted to shoot as many Kowloon Walled City as possible in "Blood Spot", which could not only have a promotional effect, but also add a selling point to "Blood Spot". However, after seeing the scene of the Kowloon Walled City with his own eyes, he changed his mind and decided to start filming the documentary "City of Myths", and even the idea was completed in an instant.

With Falster's vision as the main line, it tells the story of him coming to Hong Kong from the United States to participate in the filming of "Blood Spot". During the filming process, I followed the crew to the Kowloon Walled City, and accidentally discovered this mythical city of doom, so as to take advantage of the opportunity to shoot "Blood Spot" to observe, feel and understand the rich cultural heritage of the Kowloon Walled City from the mouths of the villagers.

As a documentary, it can be processed in a small way, but the truth must be respected as a whole, so Chen Ping'an is ready to completely record the true side of the Kowloon Walled City, including fighting, robbery, murder, bow rape, drug abuse, forcing good people to become prostitutes, etc., showing the most real Kowloon Walled City in front of Westerners.

After learning of his idea, the Kowloon Walled City side expressed concern, can the Kowloon Walled City, which is full of negative elements, become a tourist attraction in the eyes of Westerners?

"You don't understand, these elements are more in line with the vision of the last city."

In terms of photographers, Chen Ping'an decided to choose Bao Dexi, a photographer who has just returned to Hong Kong after studying in the United States for many years. made this choice not only because Bao Dexi had a good relationship with him and was his royal cameraman, but also because Bao Dexi accepted the perspective of Westerners' appreciation and was able to have a different feeling about the Kowloon Walled City, which was beauty, the beauty of the last days, and the beauty of despair.

After negotiating with the five major forces in the Kowloon Walled City, he first made a phone call to inform Bao Dexi to bring the machine over, and then called Xu Ke to come forward and invite Zhong Zhiwen to be the photographer of "Underground Love". In the past two years, Xu Ke and Zhong Zhiwen have partnered many times, and Zhong Zhiwen will definitely not refuse when he comes forward, and he doesn't have to worry about Debao not letting him go.

Xu Ke's special effects team members are almost recruited, and in ten days and half a month, he should fly to the United States to learn special effects technology as an apprentice to Industrial Light & Magic. While Xu Ke was still in Hong Kong, Chen Ping'an tried his best to squeeze his value, and only a week ago did Xu Ke invite Mai Zishan to join Dark Horse International. With this future Hong Kong No. 1 scissors joining, Chen Ping'an can rest assured that he will hand over the editing work in the future.

"I am proud to be able to join Dark Horse International!"

Knowing that Chen Ping'an intends to make himself the protagonist of the documentary, Lister's excitement can be imagined. He has been playing tricks in Hollywood for so many years, and after being signed by Li Xiaolin, he went to Hong Kong to shoot "Blood Spot", which is still a dispensable small supporting role.

Today is different, Chen Ping'an filmed the documentary "City of Myths", and he actually wanted to focus on his perspective and feelings, showing the charm of the Kowloon Walled City to the audience, this is the opportunity that Chen Ping'an gave him!

Documentaries have a certain market in the United States, and the many Oscar awards include two awards: Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short Film. And "City of Myths" is based on Lister's vision, and he is equivalent to the protagonist in the film, which is a treatment he has never enjoyed.

"Do a good job, I think you will become the next black actor!"

Chen Ping'an never spares sweet dates. He chose Forrest on the one hand because of the lack of drama and more free time, and on the other hand because the guy was black. In today's United States, where blacks represent poverty, and most of the slums are full of blacks, it is really appropriate to show the Kowloon Walled City from his perspective.

After the crew entered the Kowloon Walled City, it was already more than 11 o'clock at noon, and filming did not start immediately.

Bao Dexi walked up to Chen Ping'an and asked in a low voice, "Boss, are you still going to the United States?" ”

The 58th Oscars in the United States is scheduled to be held on the 24th of this month, Chen Ping'an won six nominations for "Ghost Love", and Bao Dexi was invited to participate, so he set a plan to finish filming "Blood Spot" within ten days. Now he is preparing to start filming the documentary "City of Myths", which will definitely not be completed before the 24th.

"Do you think I need to go?" Chen Ping'an smiled, "To hell with this year's Oscars, I don't want to waste precious time just going through the motions." You still have some hope, when the time comes, I will give you a few days off, and you can go to the United States. ”

Two days ago, the United States held a Golden Globe Awards ceremony, and "Ghost Love" can be described as empty-handed, and Whoopi Goldpoo won the Best Supporting Actress for "Human Ghost", which can be regarded as saving some face for Dark Horse International.

The Golden Globes are regarded by many as the vane of the Oscars, and such a result has already destined "Human Ghost" to become a spectator at the subsequent Oscars. is not because "Human Ghost" is not well filmed, but because the director of "Human Ghost", as well as the male and female leads, are Oriental.

Last year, Cambodian Chinese Wu Hangang won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and if there are still Chinese people who win this year, Chen Ping'an will not have to go to great lengths to convey Eastern culture to the West.

For this reason, Anne Heard made a special call, complaining about Chen Ping'an's sloppiness at the beginning, if he was willing to listen to Cameron, the actor and actress would choose any American star, and this year's Academy Awards would definitely win the best leading role.

After complaining and complaining, after hanging up the phone, Anne Heard openly questioned the racial discrimination of the Golden Globe Awards and looked down on Orientals when she faced reporters, which made such a good film "Ghost Love" gain little at the Golden Globe Awards.

Her remarks have caused quite a stir in the United States, especially a large number of Chinese Americans have voiced that they have been treated unfairly, which is completely contrary to the liberal democracy that the United States has flaunted in a high-profile manner.

After the Chinese in the United States spoke out, black Americans and Indians also spoke out, and the Golden Globe Awards officially made a public statement, insisting that there was no black-box operation at this year's awards ceremony.

Anne Heard did not really want to stand up for the Chinese in the United States, but just to put pressure on the Oscar jury, hoping that the Academy Awards in a few days, "Ghost Love" can be treated fairly.

Chen Ping'an didn't hold out much hope. After graduating from college, his graduation film "The Dividing Line" won the New York University Watserman Award for Best Director and Best Picture, and was later screened on the Public Television Network and the Asian American Film Festival. Rao also worked as a housewife and boy at home for six years, just because he was Chinese, he couldn't find a suitable job in an American film company.

If there is no question from Anne Hurd, it is estimated that Whoopi Goldpo is expected to win the best supporting actress, and with doubts, it will not increase the chances of Bao Dexi winning the best cinematography, which is useless to Chen Ping'an, and the best director and best picture will not be awarded to him. Why, then, did he waste his time going to the United States?

"If you don't go, what am I going to do, it's better to shoot "Mythical City"."

"Didn't you think you might win?"

"Winning a prize?" Bao Dexi smiled, "Follow the boss, will I be short of trophies in the future?" ”

"Hehe, I have a hunch that this documentary is expected to win awards next year."

At noon, the five major forces of the Kowloon Walled City were the east, and Chen Ping'an was invited to dinner. After eating, Chen Ping'an refused the relaxed activities arranged by the other party and immediately plunged into intense shooting.

The later "Blood Spot" was filmed by Canon, which promoted the quintessence of Japanese karate, and Chen Ping'an's "Blood Spot", in addition to promoting Jeet Kune Do, of course, should vigorously promote Chinese kung fu.

After discussing with the people in the Chen family class, Chen Ping'an chose Wing Chun, Da Hung Boxing, Baji, Tong Bei Boxing and other more technical boxing methods, as well as China's quintessential Tai Chi, plus Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other kung fu, which appeared one by one at the competition.

As a Chinese, Chen Pingan must vigorously promote Chinese kung fu, so most of the foreign kung fu in the fight is defeated under Chinese kung fu, the most special one is Tai Chi vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with the help of force to skillfully break the entanglement, under the design of the Chen family class, although there is no muscle collision, but it is equally ornamental.

The dwarf bull who plays the villain is designated as a Muay Thai master, don't look at the dwarf cow's short stature, it looks inconspicuous at first glance, but after taking off his shirt, the pieces on his body are full of tendon meat, and the muscle lines are clear and shiny after being smeared with olive oil.

In the Kowloon Walled City, a place where strength is respected, there are all kinds of muscular men, lined up for Chen Ping'an to choose. Most of these people have learned a few tricks, and under the guidance of Chen Jiaban, they will soon be able to play this set of boxing methods in a good way.

In addition to filming "Blood Spot", Chen Ping'an also has to shoot "Mythical City" at the same time, and he is very busy and can't wait to be skilled.

Fortunately, Bao Dexi was able to understand his vision, and in a somber and blues style of photography, he recorded the contradictory combination of order and chaos, hope and despair, violence and suppleness, and the attraction of the outside world and the firmness of staying behind. Based on what Forst saw with his own eyes, heard and felt, he told the corners of the Walled City, and photographed and recorded the six-acre Kowloon Walled City by crushing it through guò superimposing paintings, fading in and out, double exposure, multiple exposure, and tilt-shift photography.

The villagers of Kowloon Walled City have learned that the filming of these outsiders is related to their future and whether their living standards can be improved in the future, so they have given great help, Chen Ping'an has tried his best to meet any requirements, and the filming of "Blood Spot" and "Mythical City" is becoming more and more smooth.

"Despicable!"

In the specially renovated martial arts hall in the Kowloon Walled City, the villain played by the dwarf cow fell into disadvantage in front of Shang Ge Yunton, and suddenly sprinkled salt to charm Shang Ge Yunton's eyes, causing the surrounding audience to buy Shang Ge Yunton's victory was greatly dissatisfied, and they waved their fists and scolded the dwarf cow. The spectators who bet on the dwarf bull fought back loudly, and the two sides quarreled incessantly.

Unable to open his eyes, Shengg Yunton was knocked to the ground by a knee from the dwarf bull, and just stood up and received a combination of punches and kicks from the opponent. Fortunately, he recalled what he had learned in time, and fought with the dwarf bull again with his ears and eyes, and finally succeeded in avenging Li Guohao, who played the son of the heir, and became the first Westerner to win an illegal secret boxing match.

On March 26, "Blood Spot" was completed, which took six days longer than Chen Ping'an's initial expectation. "Mythical City" is also filming most of it, and Chen Ping'an can devote himself to filming from tomorrow, and it will be completed at the end of the month. RS