When Chinese eat, the seating arrangement is a big priority, and after some pushing, Wu Zhaodi did it, and then Liao Yiyuan and Chen Jingbo sat opposite each other, Fu Qi and Xia Meng sat opposite each other, and Shen Chong and Wei Baoguo Gong accompanied the last seat.

After sitting down, before the food was served, Shen Chong immediately couldn't wait to ask: "Director Wu, I heard that the Ministry of Culture is studying the film censorship system, is it true?" ”

Wu Zhaodi had already bowed, his face was thin and slightly old, he looked older than Liao Yiyuan, but his spirit was very good, he nodded slightly, and said, "I have indeed been studying this topic recently." (Note 1)

"I don't know how the bureau plans to review it?" Shen Chong hurriedly asked, "What kind of process is it?" What is moderated? ”

"Ah Chong." Seeing this, Fu Qi said with a smile: "Your film company is in Hong Kong, and it is also the business of the Electric Inspection Department to audit, why do you care about the review of the Film Bureau?" ”

"Uncle Fu, you can't say that." Shen Chong knew that he was in a hurry to ask, so he coughed lightly, eased the atmosphere, and said with a smile: "Hong Kong was forcibly leased by the British colonists from the Qing government, and the 99-year lease expired in 1997, and it will only be more than ten years from now, and it will definitely return to the motherland when the time comes." In 1997, you all retired, to raise flowers, make grass, play with grandchildren, and raise the sky, I am less than 4o years old, it is a good age to show your ambitions, you say, can I not ask clearly? ”

"This little comrade said it well, sooner or later Hong Kong will return to China." Wu Zhaodi praised it with a lot of anger, and then said: "But I can't answer any of the questions you asked, and I haven't even made a draft yet." ”

"There's always a reference, right?" Shen Chong still didn't give up, and continued to ask: "For example, which department is responsible for auditing, how to audit, what content to review, and so on." ”

"Of course there are references." Wu Zhaodi said: "The main thing is to refer to the old review method in 195o, and then readjust it according to the current actual situation, this aspect of the thing, Xiao Wei and their research institute are responsible, I don't know very well, if you want to know, just ask him." ”

Wei Baoguo was named by the leader, his face was full of excitement, he laughed twice, and said what he knew: "The draft has not yet been finalized, but the general framework has been decided, according to the central government's guidelines on emancipating the mind and seeking truth from facts, and then synthesizing the opinions of the studio, the preliminary plan is that the film script will be reviewed by the studio itself, and submitted to the relevant provincial, municipal, and autonomous region competent departments and the film bureau for the record, and after the filming is completed, it will be sent to the film bureau for review, as long as there are no strict errors, can be released. (Note 2)

When Shen Chong heard this, he pondered for a while, and couldn't help but feel relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

When it comes to film censorship in later generations, everyone grits their teeth and talks about the tiger's color change, Shen Chong thought that in the relatively conservative year of 1979, the censorship would be stricter, but he didn't expect it to be so lenient.

The script is only required to be recorded, not actively reviewed, so that what movies you want to produce, basically let the major studios choose freely, no wonder the 8o era is called "the golden age of Chinese films", many movies that are quite strange in the 21st century can also be produced and screened unimpeded.

"It's okay to expand the autonomy of the studios and help them increase their production efficiency." Wu Zhaodi said: "In the past, according to the 5o year review method, it was indeed too cumbersome, a movie, the theme and synopsis of the story, the script, the sample, and the finished film everything had to be reviewed, and the studio had to review it once, all provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions had to review it once, and finally the film bureau had to review it once, which was too inefficient to meet the viewing needs of the masses. (Note 3)

"That's what Director Wu said." Wei Baoguo complimented him and said, "Director Chen also means this. ”

"By the way, Brother Wei, you said that there was no mistake of Yan zhòng." Shen Chong asked again, "What mistake is it referring to?" ”

"It is mainly based on the six political criteria for judging flowers and poisonous weeds." Wei Baoguo said: "As long as it does not violate the six standards, it is not a big mistake. (Note 4)

I rubbed it, what a false alarm......

Shen Chong secretly complained to himself, and really put down a big stone in his heart.

The six political standards of flowers and poisonous weeds are very general, but in general, they are still relatively relaxed, as long as there are no brain cramps and particularly strict political mistakes, all types of movies can basically be censored.

"Which department of the Film Bureau is responsible for censorship?"

"It's not decided yet." Wei Baoguo said: "It mainly depends on how the leaders arrange. ”

After Shen Chong put down his mind, he took out the persuasion methods he had practiced in the workplace in his previous life, flattered him, and made the atmosphere very active, arousing the interest of several old-timers, they recalled the past, talked loudly, and told a lot of secrets about the past in the Chinese film industry, which made Shen Chong feast his ears.

"That's right, Ah Chong." After drinking a glass of wine with Shen Chong, Fu Qi said, "I'll bring your things for you, come to my room at night to get them." ”

"Thank you, Uncle Fu." Shen Chong thanked him and said, "Uncle Fu, you live in the Film Bureau Guest House, right?" Give me a room number and I'll pick it up tomorrow. ”

"What, you're not going back tonight?"

"No, I've been staying in the Beijing Hotel, not the guest house."

"You tyrant!" Fu Qi pointed his finger at him, shook his head and sighed, and said: "I don't live in the free guest house of the Film Bureau, and I come to live in the Beijing Hotel at my own expense, which is really a panic of burning too much money." ”

"Uncle Fu, you have to be thoughtful, come and stay for a few days, and I will pay for the house." Shen Chong was familiar with him, and he said with a smile; "Count me as a thank you."

"Excuse me." Fu Qi waved his hand and said, "It's better for me to live in a guest house, I have many friends, and I'm not lonely." ”

"Manager Fu." Wu Zhaodi was a little curious and asked, "Xiao Shentuo, what did you bring from Hong Kong?" ”

"It's a copy of a movie."

"What movie?"

"A few days ago, I went to visit the Beijing Film Academy, and Dean Lu Menglu said that there was a lack of teaching materials in the academy, so he asked me to find some copies of Hong Kong films to make teaching reference for the students of the film academy." Shen Chong put down the spoon and explained: "It just so happened that I had a good quality film in my hand, so I asked Uncle Fu to bring it over by the way." (Note 5)

"I see." Wu Zhaodi nodded in approval and said: "Xiao Shen, you are enthusiastic about the film industry, this is very good, we are old, and the Chinese movies in the future will depend on you young people." ”

"I'll try." Shen Chong hurriedly expressed his assurance, and then pointed to a dish with a golden color that had just been served, and said attentively: "Come, let's try this dish, this is the most famous yellow braised shark fin in Tan family cuisine, made of the whole Luzon yellow, thick and moist, thick and not greasy, it is the best shark fin." ”

"Oh? Luzon yellow cole is the best of shark fins, and it is rare to see. ”

"Come on, Xia Meng, you can taste it too."

"Director Wu, please ...... first"

After a few people tasted it, they were amazed.

After eating shark fin, Xia Meng, who had not spoken much, opened his mouth and said, "Director Wu, Comrade Wei, I want to consult one thing. ”

"Miss Xia, please speak."

"That's right." Xia Meng is a native of Suzhou, Wu Nong's soft language is soft and beautiful, she speaks softly, as if her little hand caress her heart, "At the beginning of this year, thanks to Liao Gong's meeting, he hoped that I could return to China and continue to engage in the film industry." I am now an old man, and I am afraid that I will not be able to make a film, so I plan to set up a company in Hong Kong to attract overseas funds, return to the mainland to shoot, and contribute to the film industry of the motherland. (Note 6)

"Sister Xia Meng is too humble." Shen Chong relied on his young age and low seniority, and joked: "Sister Xia Meng, as long as you say that you want to film, Hong Kong film companies can squeeze their heads." ”

Xia Meng pursed his lips and smiled, and Wei Baoguo's chopsticks fell off with a bang......

"I heard that in August, a Chinese co-production company was set up in the mainland, and anyone who wants to come to the mainland to shoot a film needs to contact them first, and then make unified arrangements." Xia Meng didn't seem to see Wei Baoguo's faux pass at all, and asked very elegantly: "Director Wu, Comrade Wei, is this the case?" ”

Shen Chong saw Wei Baoguo's red face and his hands in a hurry, and it was estimated that he didn't listen to what Xia Meng was saying at all, so he poured wine, lowered his head and leaned over, and relayed the question - this problem, he was also very concerned.

"Indeed... Such. After Shen Chong's reassurance, Wei Baoguo finally relieved himself, and he stammered a little and said: "But the Great Wall, Phoenix, and Xinlian are three companies that go to the mainland to make movies, no... You don't need to contact the Chinese co-production company, you can directly contact the Hong Kong and Macao offices and relevant regions and units. (Note 7)

"Can only the three companies of Changfeng Xin?" Being able to contact the relevant units directly is a very convenient condition, Shen Chong immediately asked: "For example, the company that Xia Mengjie plans to set up can only be arranged by a Chinese cooperative production company to come to the mainland to film?" ”

"This question remains to be studied." Wei Baoguo lowered his head and said: "Because apart from Chang Fengxin, there are no other companies applying to come to the mainland to film for the time being, there is no precedent, and we can't say." ”

"Xiao Wei." Liao Yiyuan opened his mouth and said: "Xia Meng is our new pillar of Changfeng, the government is absolutely excellent, the company she opened is also specially approved by Liao Gong, and our Changfengxin is the country's propaganda window in Hong Kong, you study and study it well, give it a convenience, if you make a movie, you will run to Beijing first, which is time-consuming and troublesome, and it is not good for the new company." ”

"Definitely, definitely." Wei Baoguo hurriedly assured and said, "I will report this matter to our director tomorrow." ”

"That's good."

"Brother Wei, Hong Kong companies other than Changfengxin come to the mainland to film, are there any restrictions?"

"There are definitely conditions." Wei Baoguo secretly glanced at Xia Meng and said, "But as long as the general direction is correct, the mainland welcomes it." ”

"What do you mean by the general direction?"

"All scripts that respect the Chinese Constitution, respect Chinese history and national customs, do not violate the current policy of the Chinese government, are conducive to enhancing understanding and friendship between the people of all countries, and have positive themes and healthy themes can be accepted." Wei Baoguo finished speaking in one breath, and then sneered, with a little smugness, and said: "I wrote this paragraph, so I am very familiar." (Note 8)

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Note 1: Wu Zhaodi, born in 192o, Liao Yiyuan, born in 192o, Chen Jingbo, born in 1921, Fu Qi, born in 1929, Xia Meng, born in 1933.

Note 2: Trial Measures for the Review of Film Scripts and Films, issued in December 1979.

Note 3: In 195o, the "Measures for the Censorship of Scripts and Films of the Central Film Bureau" was gradually resumed after the Cultural Revolution.

Note 4: For the six criteria, see "On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People", which is the main criterion for the "Film Review Team" to review films after the Cultural Revolution.

Note 5: Lu Meng, from 1978 to 1982, acted as the president of the Beijing Film Academy.

Note 6: On January 3o, 1979, Liao Chengzhi met and hosted a banquet for Xia Meng and his wife.

Note 7: This is a provision in the "Measures for the Administration of Imported Films" promulgated in 1981, and Xia Meng's Jade Bird Film Company enjoys the same treatment as Changfengxin's three companies.

Note 8: See "On Films in the Cross-Strait and Three Places".

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