1979 Golden Age

"Have you seen "The Shining"?"

"Of course I have."

"There doesn't seem to be what you call intruders in "The Shining". It's entirely about the collapse and changes in human beings' own hearts." The reporter said.

"..."

Tsui Hark and Chen Qi looked at each other, but Chen Qi still didn't speak and motioned for him to come.

Tsui Hark was getting excited and said unceremoniously: "People will not collapse for no reason. It must be oppression from the external environment. This kind of oppression is also an intruder, just a mental invasion.

It is like a devil, tempting human beings' inner desires, evil thoughts, and worries.

Esther is an intruder in this family, both physically and mentally. The heroine is addicted to alcohol and has a bad temper, and the hero is promiscuous and has sexual fantasies about minors... She just brings out the evil side of everyone. Just lured out.

There is a Chinese saying that demons arise from the heart, which probably means this..."

“That’s an interesting perspective!”

Journalists have gained a lot. This is different from yesterday's "The True Story of Ah Q". Yesterday, I couldn't hold back a fart. Today, I have a lot of talk, witty remarks, and small farces. There are too many things to write. .

Later, a Japanese reporter excitedly spoke and asked the topic he wanted to ask the most:

"You just said invaders. Esther's identity is a Japanese. Does it imply that the Japanese economy is invading the United States?"

"Well……"

Tsui Hark weighed it and denied it: "No, we didn't mean that. This is just a movie about human nature."

Reporters can ask about political insinuations and write film reviews, but they cannot admit it. Once you admit it, you will get into trouble and your work will suddenly appear shallow.

The Japanese reporters didn’t let it go and kept asking questions.

"Since there is no allusion to Japan and the United States, why are there so many coincidental elements? You can obviously set it as a Hong Konger or a Westerner, but why is it Japanese?

You let a Japanese girl almost destroy an American family. Do you think Japan's strength has reached a level where it can challenge the United States? "

He didn't feel angry, but looked very proud.

In their view, the expression of Esther in "Orphan's Revenge" is an admission that Japan is powerful and that it is killing Americans indiscriminately... or so they think.

"I'll do it!"

Tsui Hark couldn't match the brain waves and was a little confused. Chen Qi took over, picked up the microphone and smiled: "You ask why it's Japanese? Because there are really Japanese in Hong Kong!"

Um?

The other party was stunned for a moment and continued: "Then why are the couple Americans?"

"Because there are really Americans in Hong Kong!"

“Then why British nuns and local volunteers?”

"Because there are really British nuns and local volunteers in Hong Kong!"

"How can it be repaired?"

Chen Qi did not insinuate this at all. The Japanese reporter was angry and the Korean reporter laughed.

"There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people, and having different interpretations of a movie is part of the charm of movies. But if you have to give a definition to a movie, it only shows that you are not professional at all."

Chen Qi fought from the mainland to Hong Kong, and from Hong Kong to Cannes. That is to say, overseas, he still held back some.

Otherwise, “Diplomacy is no small matter!”

But in the eyes of foreigners, this young Chinese is already full of aggression.

The staff of "The True Story of Ah Q" have been dumbfounded. They don't dare to do this.

After the exchange session ended, everyone left the venue one after another. Left-wing reporters ran out like crazy, and right-wing reporters also ran out like crazy, all scrambling to write articles and send them back.

"Chen! Chen!"

"Wait a moment!"

Roberts hurriedly stopped Chen Qi and said, "I think we can talk about the copyright of "Orphan"!"

"Tomorrow, I'm not free now!"

He waved his hand and left with the group. The important thing at the moment was to appease Tsui Hark and Shi Nansheng.

…………

That night.

It will be about 6 hours faster here in Hong Kong, and it is already early morning.

Shi Nansheng stayed awake, and finally made the overseas phone call into the hotel with difficulty. By the way, overseas phone calls appeared in the 1920s and 1930s, but they were not popular. After they became commercially available, the phone charges were also very expensive.

"How are you doing there? Mai Jia already knows that you went to Cannes, so I asked you to come back. Did you go to the premiere today? You weren't photographed, right?"

"..."

Tsui Hark was silent for a moment and said, "I went on stage today and was interviewed."

"you!"

Shi Nansheng was surprised, but before he could say anything, Tsui Hark added: "The movie has been very well received. I don't want to miss this opportunity."

"You said you didn't discuss with me what you wanted me to do... Then when will you come back? We are now leftists?"

Shi Nansheng had a terrible headache, and when she heard rustling over there, Chen Qi's voice came out: "Sister Nansheng, why are you so worried? Don't be afraid!"

"Please, it doesn't matter if you are overseas, but I am going to be in trouble! This level in Xinyi City is very difficult."

"It's simple. Just tell them clearly and wait for me to come back for the rest!"

"How to tell the difference?"

Shi Nansheng listened to what he said for a few words and then hung up, still looking worried.

She originally wanted to wait for Tsui Hark to come back before making plans, but unexpectedly, Old Monster Xu was willful and went directly to the stage. She could all imagine what kind of scene she would face. The gang would always become savage, but they would use violence.

Here in Cannes.

Tsui Hark blames himself. In fact, returning to Hong Kong to discuss the matter is the safest choice. He was impulsive.

Chen Qi couldn't say anything, but just reassured him: "Sister Nansheng is so smart, she knows what to do. Since you have stood up today, we will protect you at all costs, otherwise how can we have the face to make revolution?"

"Alas!"

Tsui Hark sighed, hoping that the leftists would be more powerful.

…………

"This film not only gives you goose bumps, but also makes you think a lot. The film is beautiful in the picture, with the solidity and authenticity of oriental charm, and at the same time reveals a lot of exquisite aura."

"I have to admit that "Orphan" is a surprise.

Compared to those low-level films that simply scare people with ghosts and bloody killings, and challenge visual stimulation and psychological endurance, it brings us not only a little chill, but also the expansion of content makes the film look very advanced.

The director said it very well, fear comes from invasion, whether it is physical invasion or spiritual invasion."

"The main creators do not admit political allusions, but they show it so obviously in the film.

During World War II, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, leading to the United States joining the war;

Japan once occupied Hong Kong and drove away the British;

The United States and China once fought side by side;

The relationship between the United States and Japan after the war was very ambiguous, Japan's economy recovered rapidly, its industry upgraded significantly, and it is now frantically exporting products to the United States. Britain continues to control Hong Kong, and China and Britain are likely to start negotiations this year...

All of the above can be found in "Orphan".

This is where it is interesting, but also where it fails. Deliberately piling up these political elements has diluted the essence of a thriller. But in general, "Orphan" can still make people shine. "

The next day, Cannes newspapers and program brochures published comments one after another.

The program brochure has a rating system, inviting film critics to rate each entry, which is very, very strict. Out of 5 points, if you can reach 2.5 points or more, it is a great film. If you can reach 3 points or more, you will definitely win an award, and even get the Palme d'Or.

"Orphan" is rated 2.3 points.

The opinions are relatively consistent, recognizing its innovation and certain artistic level, but it is still a commercial film after all, and many places are deliberately trying to please the market...

This score is very subtle, basically it can't win a big prize, if you are lucky, you can get a small prize like a scrap. But Chen Qi is not here to win a prize, he wants to make money.

…………

At the same time, the Hong Kong film industry has exploded.

The first to jump up were not the left and right factions, but the neutral faction who watched the excitement and were not afraid of trouble. They used a concise, clear, and shocking headline:

"Tsui Hark joins the Communist Party!!!"

(No more today...

Make up for it tomorrow)