1979 Golden Age

"There are no material conditions, and the spiritual conditions are also vague. We can only follow some basic ideas, like "The Return of the Swallows". And this thing can easily get into trouble and cause some people to go astray."

"how to say?"

"If we can't find value or cultural identity in the contemporary era, we can only look forward, to the Republic of China, to the late Qing Dynasty, to feudal society..."

Chen Qi spoke eloquently and said: "I personally think that there may be a lot of movies about the old society and the feudal society in the future. I can't comment on whether this is good or bad now, and I don't really understand.

I only talk about "Tai Chi", it is also set in the late Qing Dynasty, but it is a martial arts film. Martial arts movies are understandable, and their themes are also very simple, which is to punish evil and promote good, practice martial arts to strengthen the body, and then strengthen the country.

I think it is more suitable for our current environment to wrap a simple and correct theme with elements that most people can understand. "

"..."

Fu Qi listened very seriously and said: "I watched the movie "Iron King Kong (Iron King Kong is 007, the Hong Kong translation) Bravely Breaks into Space City" last year. The theme is also very simple. British agents foiled the conspiracy of careerists and saved the world. The story of the world.

But it's very entertaining, and I admit that I love watching it.

This is very similar to what Xiao Chen said, wrapping a simple theme with content that most people can understand. I have been exposed to more Western movies, and almost all of those commercial movies are like this.

If we really want to build bridges, this kind of film is more suitable than Return of the Swallow. "

"But when others go to participate in the competition, we can only participate in the exhibition." Chen Qi said with a smile.

"It's always hard to build a tall building from scratch. However, I agree with your point of view. "Fatal Turn" has proved its value. I hope we will cooperate more in the future."

Fu Qi took another look and saw that the other party could not only write scripts, but also think so deeply that he had his own set of theories. On a larger scale, this involves strategic issues in film development.

"Yes, no matter how close we are in the future, you will be called uncle and aunt." Shi Hui said with a smile.

"What are you doing, poaching in front of me?!"

Wang Yang was unhappy.

"Xiao Chen is not from your Beijing Film Studio, how can you call him poaching?" Fu Qi said.

"Sooner or later he will be from our factory!"

"That's possible!"

"Okay, okay, listen to me..."

Chen Qi looked solemn and said seriously: "Actually, I am neither, I am just a big bowl of tea seller."

Alas!

"What is the big bowl of tea?" Fu Mingxian was curious.

"A big bowl of tea tastes better with roast duck. I'll treat you to a drink another day. Such a big bowl is bigger than your head."

"Wow! I want to drink, I want to drink!"

The banquet was very lively, mainly Wang Yang, Fu Qi, Shi Hui, and Chen Qi were chatting. Fu Mingxian enlivened the atmosphere, while Li Wenhua and Gong Xue were just accompanying each other and could not get in the way.

Then, the four people met about the issue.

February 4th is New Year’s Eve, and the Berlin Film Festival opens on February 13th.

The leftists are very independent and are not controlled by China Film Group. They first introduced "Tai Chi" to be released in Hong Kong, which happened to be during the Spring Festival. After a short screening, they went to Berlin to sell the film together with "Fatal Turn".

Then there are two problems: how to promote in Hong Kong and how to promote in Berlin.

Because Chen Qi and Li Wenhua must go out, and "Tai Chi" must be sold by Beijing Film Studio, otherwise it will be in vain.

"Director Li and I, together with Li Lianjie and Gong Xue, these four quotas are basic and cannot be less. If we can go to Hong Kong to promote, I hope to give more quotas so that Yu Hai and Yu Chenghui can also go. Be more active and have a louder voice.”

"Mr. Liao is in charge of Hong Kong. Let me think about it..."

Fu Qi thought for a while and said, "Let's do this. We invite you to come to Hong Kong to attend the premiere. I will show the film to Mr. Liao. If the old man likes it, he will support it himself without you having to say anything."

"The key is that the film is good. Are you confident?" Shi Hui said.

"ha!"

Wang Yang laughed when he heard it and said: "The first cut version is available. I will take you there after dinner. You will know if it is good or not after seeing it."

…………

Small auditorium.

"Tai Chi" debuted with a 120-minute version. The later stages have not yet been completed and will be shortened by then.

But Fu Qi and Shi Hui were already clapping excitedly.

"I watch every popular movie in Hong Kong. Martial arts movies have always been the highlight. Now that Jackie Chan has created his own genre, he is already the most popular martial arts star, and others are also joining the ranks."

Fu Qi sighed softly, as if he was still reminiscing: "But except for Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fury" which brought some feelings of family and country, the rest are all grievances and personal grudges. Your "Tai Chi" is probably the first one to propose martial arts. Strengthening the body and the country.

The action design is also good, everything looks fresh to me, especially breaking through the tower at the end, so happy! "

"The scenery is beautiful and the actors are beautiful," Shi Hui said with a smile.

"Okay, okay, no matter how much you praise me, I will blush. Anyway, we know that this is definitely a good movie. Can Mr. Liao be satisfied?"

"Absolutely! Please hurry up and make it."

As Fu Qi spoke, he suddenly winked at Wang Yang, referring to someone. Wang Yang coughed and said, "Xiao Chen, go to my office table and get the "Tai Chi" information. I forgot to bring it with me just now. ”

"okay!"

Chen Qi left the small auditorium, yawned, and squatted down against the wall.

Listen to what you are saying. There is no information. They just want to talk about something else, so I can’t hear them. I was really stupid to go there, and then come back: "Director, there is nothing!"

That’s too stupid.

Inside, Fu Mingxian was impatient with adults talking and said, "I’m going out to play!"

"Don’t go far!"

"Yeah!"

After she went out, Fu Qi said, "Old Director, there is no need for us to be polite. I will get straight to the point. I think Xiao Chen is very good. I want to apply for him to be transferred to Hong Kong. What do you think?"

"Haha!"

Wang Yang unexpectedly did not respond, but laughed and said, "I have had the same idea as you for a long time, but guess why he is still on loan and has not officially joined the Beijing Film Studio?"

"Is it because he doesn’t want to?" Shi Hui said.

"You guessed it right. He really doesn't want to!"

"That's strange. Don't tell me his original intention was to sell big bowls of tea?"

"Alas, I talked to him once specifically. You can't imagine what this kid said at all..."

Wang Yang sighed and said, "He said that the studio system is too rigid, like a sauce jar, with seniority and intrigue, and he doesn't want to waste his youth in it."

"Isn't your support enough?"

"Not enough! I wanted to give him three years of experience, but he thought it was too long and a waste of time. He wants to have full control over a movie, from beginning to end, from production to distribution, from director to actor, and he has the final say on everything.

I can't give him this power, so he won't come in.

You want him, can you give it to him?"

"..."

Fu Qi and Shi Hui were silent. Although the left has a high degree of freedom, it is impossible to hand over the life and death of a movie to a 20-year-old young man. To put it bluntly, Chen Qi's resume is still too shallow.

If he has a brilliant record, the possibility is very high.

Because there is a Chinese saying: Special matters should be handled specially!

"Nothing is absolute. We cannot give him 100% power, but we may give him 50% or even 70% power. We should take things slowly. But after hearing what you said, I would like to observe and see what this guy's ambition is?!"