Movies, whether defined as business or art, are still a simple thing to put it bluntly, but their innate propaganda makes it easy for movies to be linked to political propaganda.

For this reason, the governments of the world attach great importance to cinema, and Lenin famously said: "Of all the arts, cinema is the most important to us." ”

Politics has a much smaller influence on Hollywood films than in other countries, but that doesn't mean the government is completely laissez-faire with movies.

In fact, government involvement in movies was the most serious in Hollywood's history, especially during and after World War II, especially during and after World War II.

During World War II, many film companies were required to shoot films that promoted mainstream American culture and mainstream ideas, in order to boost morale and influence the enthusiasm of the American people to participate in the war.

It was in 1950, in a big speech in Virginia, that Senator McCarthy declared that he had mastered a list of 250 prominent Princes, traitors to the Motherland, and intellectuals in Washington who wanted to subvert American values and the U.S. government, and what followed was a series of severe trials of artists by the U.S. government, historically known as McCarthyism.

Many Americans have been accused of being communists or sympathizers and have been forced to undergo inappropriate investigations and interrogations in the government or in the private sector, in committees, and elsewhere. The main targets of suspicion are government employees, Hollywood entertainment industry practitioners, educators, and trade union members. Although there is not enough evidence to prove anything, the suspects are still convicted, and individuals' real or suspected leftist organizations or beliefs are exaggerated. Many people have lost their jobs as a result. The cause was devastated; Some were even imprisoned.

In Hollywood. This is particularly the case. People who came to investigate can be seen everywhere, and major film companies have to frantically drive away the "black sheep", everyone in the film industry is in danger, many people accuse and expose each other, in the face of this disaster, many artists choose to leave silently, and more artistic creation has come to a complete standstill.

And among them, Chaplin is called the biggest victim. Under the investigation of the American government, Chaplin had to choose to leave the United States.

John. The situation that Ford said had little to do with the movie in the first place.

Lenny. Refenstahl, as a German director, her visit is not just a simple matter of film exchange, but also contains sensitive political relations behind it.

The United States had not yet entered the war at this time, and Lenny. Riefenstahl's identity as a Nazi royal director is obviously mixed with strong political overtones. Chaplin singled out to organize people to protest, and that was his business. Victor was absolutely reluctant to see John. Ford got caught up in the affair and was then implicated in the future.

"Uncle John, you still have to be a teacher to make your movie, what kind of bullshit protest, you better not get involved." Victor Road.

"But I'm very interested in this woman." John. Ford shook his head: "Her movies are more energetic than many men's, and that "Triumph of the Will" is simply a masterpiece, and I really want to meet her." ”

John. Ford's temper and hobbies like Lenny. Riefenstahl's film is completely expected.

"You ate a delicious egg, you don't have to go to the hen, do you? Okay, that's it. Victor laughed.

John. Ford thought for a moment and nodded.

"By the way, Victor, you hurry up and finish this movie at hand, Hollywood is in a mess during this time, and there are many opportunities, as the boss of the company, you can't keep holding it in this barren place." John. Ford Road.

Victor felt that this was indeed the case, so many people from Europe poured into Hollywood, and now it was a chaotic time for the situation to change, although Nicholas went back, he was still alone.

"I'll consider this." Victor Road.

John. Ford smiled.

After Ford left, Victor called Zenerman in.

"Fred, I have to go back to Hollywood as soon as possible. Starting tomorrow, I will concentrate on filming my scenes, advance all my scenes, and I'll leave when it's over. After Victor said his thoughts, Zenerman was very supportive, but also had a trace of concern: "Boss, you are gone, can I control it here?" ”

Victor laughed: "What bastard, Fred, you are a director, if a director can't control the shooting, what kind of director is it?" I believe in you, you feel that you have the ability. ”

"Good. I'll leave it to me. Zinaman said.

In the next two weeks, the entire crew focused on Victor, and all the scenes about the killer in the sub-scene were put on the agenda, which made Victor turn on his back, but fortunately, the filming went smoothly.

In "No Country for Old Men", the killer's scenes are the heaviest, and after these scenes are filmed, there are only one-third of the scenes left, Victor and Xeneman calculated that they should be completed in July.

After a brief confession to Zenerman, Victor returned to Hollywood.

Legendary Films, Victor got out of the car and was scared by the sight in front of him.

The company's gate was open, and a long crowd lined up from the courtyard to the outside, using men, women, children, and all kinds of people.

These people, speaking non-standard English with all sorts of pronunciations, waited anxiously.

Victor entered the office and saw Nicholas sitting on his desk with a haggard face and looking through the papers.

"So lively?" Victor put down his luggage, and Nicholas looked up.

"Coming back? So fast? Nicholas was somewhat surprised to see Victor.

"What, I'm not welcome?"

"It's not. I can't ask for you to come back, I'm tired to death during this time. Nicholas tossed the stack of documents he had at hand to Victor.

Victor took it and looked at it, and found that it was all personal information, actors, directors, cameramen, and lighting artists...... These people are from France, Germany, Northern Europe, etc., etc., it's a mess.

"What was the result during this time?" Victor placed the stack on the table.

"Well, so-so." Nicholas shook his head: "Hollywood does have a lot of people, and there are a lot of capable ones, but you have to know that it's not just us who recruits troops, and who will look at our legend if there are capable people?" They all went to the eight major film companies, but they let those bitches raise a lot. ”

"Don't I see a lot of people out there?" Victor pointed out the door.

"There are a lot of people, but look at what kind of goods they are!? The third-rate ones, the non-streamers, and even the second-rate ones are few. "Nicholas was disappointed.

"Okay, don't complain, can you look for potential stocks?" Victor smiled and said, "Is there anything you are satisfied with?" ”

When Nicholas heard this, he came to his senses, took a deep breath and said: "I really met a director I like very much and is absolutely talented!" ”

"Director?" Victor looked like he had a toothache: "We need a director, but I think we need to focus on the actors now, Nicholas, do you see what good actors we have now?" Even Lao Tzu has gone into battle......"

"Look at this guy first! I'll tell you something about the actor later. Nicholas waited for Victor to look: "This guy will definitely not let you down." ”

"Oh?" Victor's heart jumped, and it was probably unusual for Nicholas to take a fancy to him and be so hearted.

"However, as much as people like your film, whether they can come or not is another matter. Did you know? Nicholas said.

"What's this guy's name?"

Nicholas looked at Victor: "A Frenchman. Let. Renoir. ”

"Who!?" Victor nearly fell headlong. (To be continued......)