1980 My literary era

Well, of course this is a joke.

The fact that the film cannot be released to the public is also a loss for him. Everyone suffers and prospers.

The current situation is different from before participating in the film festival. "Farewell My Concubine" is now the first Chinese film to win the Palme d'Or. With this honor, it should be a bonus for the film's release.

Lin Weimin called Teng Jinxian and just mentioned a few words. As expected, Teng Jinxian's attitude softened.

But this matter is not something he can decide by himself. The problem with "Farewell My Concubine" is that it is a very intuitive response to Wen Bing. He encountered difficulties in the script review stage. He had to give the green light and change a group of review officials before it passed. Reviewed.

Now it is about to be released to the public, and it also faces difficulties.

Farewell My Concubine's naked exposure to politics and human nature was quite sensitive even in the early 1990s when the censorship environment was relatively relaxed. Once it was released to the public, the film bureau would not know what to do. Who could guarantee which big leader would Don’t you have any opinions after reading it?

Lin Weimin, who has worked in publishing outlets for so many years, certainly understands Teng Jinxian's concerns.

After some communication, Teng Jinxian said: "Let's go to the ministry tomorrow and listen to Comrade Congming's opinion."

"I don't have to go, right? You just have to come forward."

"It's so insincere to ask for help! If you want to do this, I don't care!" Teng Jinxian said dissatisfied.

Lin Weimin said helplessly: "Okay, okay."

Early the next morning, Lin Weimin picked up Teng Jinxian. As soon as he got in the car, he complained: "I have a lot of things to do over there. Why do you have to drag me along?"

Teng Jinxian said: "If I don't hold you accountable for your affairs, who will I pull?"

The two of them talked and the car started.

Teng Jinxian asked casually: "I've seen you go through a lot of trouble recently."

He was referring to the two waves of public opinion in the "Buhu Series" and the "Shaanxi Eastern Expedition".

"It's okay, it's all for development!"

"You have been the editor-in-chief for more than two years, right? When will you become the president?"

"It's early. Old Cheng is in his prime. Maybe he can get rid of me." Lin Weimin joked.

After joking for a while, Teng Jinxian revealed a surprising news, "I'm going to take a back seat."

"Back off? You haven't arrived at the station yet?"

"My health is not good, and I have suffered from a lot of major and minor problems in the past two years. Moreover, as soon as Document No. 3 was issued, the conflicts between the ministry, bureau and localities became more and more serious, and the struggle situation was not optimistic. My old arms and legs were struggling. Not moving anymore." Teng Jinxian said with a bit of regret.

On January 5 this year, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television issued Document No. 3, "Several Opinions on Deepening the Current Mechanism Reform of the Film Industry." The core of the "Opinions" is to clearly announce the cancellation of China Film Company's "unified purchase and sales" policy for domestic feature films. Film studios distribute and screen films directly to the film market.

This opinion can be called a "big earthquake" for the Chinese film industry.

For decades, major studios and local distribution and screening companies have been subject to the "unified purchasing and marketing" policy of China Film Company. Now that the shackles on their heads have been lifted, the reform is unprecedented.

Of course, there is great resistance from all aspects, and we are still in a stalemate.

The man behind all this is Tian Congming, whom Lin Weimin and Teng Jinxian are going to meet today. This man became a minister at the age of 39, and is more like a wall hanging than Lin Weimin.

"All joking aside, I would like to recommend you to take over my position."

Lin Weimin's face was full of surprise, "Old Teng, where did you sing this? Is it too sudden?"

“It’s only been half a year since Document No. 3 was released, and there’s a lot of resistance to reform. As soon as I stepped down, if someone else came in who didn’t know the basics, it would probably have a negative impact on the reform plan.

You are young, knowledgeable and capable. Just looking at the few movies you have been behind the scenes in the past few years, I know that you have a gap in your chest.

Although the Chinese Literature Society is also a bureau-level unit, it is just a publishing house after all. No matter how hard you work, you will only get one-third of an acre.

But it's different when you come to the Film Bureau. This is a real administrative unit. The power you have and the things you can do are completely different from those at the Chinese Literature Society.

You are so young, only 33 years old. It is a good time to start a career. You can use this as a springboard to have a bright future!

Originally, I planned to wait until I finish the Shanghai International Film Festival in June to talk to you, but it’s just in time to meet today! "

The car stopped on the side of the road. Lin Weimin pondered for a long time before sighing and saying: "The opportunity is indeed a good opportunity, but Lao Teng, you should know that this is not my ambition."

Teng Jinxian advised: "You are engaged in publishing for culture and publicity, and our film industry is also culture and publicity. In fact, it is our profession."

"Old Teng, in addition to being the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Literature Society, I am also a writer. Wang Meng complained to me that we writers are indeed not suitable to be officials."

In 1986, Wang Meng changed his profession from a writer to an official, shocking the jaws of countless people in the domestic cultural circles. However, even with Wang Meng's shrewdness and caution, he only lasted three years. Similar to Wang Meng's experience, Ying Ruocheng of Renyi became Wang Meng's deputy in the same year, and then retired in 1990.

Seeing Lin Weimin's resolute attitude, Teng Jinxian said: "To be honest, I thought you would refuse, but I didn't expect you to be so determined. The director level of the Chinese Literature Society and the director level of the Film Bureau are not the same thing. At your age For me, a bright future is not just a lie.”

"Thank you, Lao Teng. However, being an official is really not attractive to me."

Teng Jinxian laughed self-deprecatingly and said: "Yes, this director may be a temptation to others, but the royalties you receive this year alone are millions and millions of dollars, so what does it matter?"

Now in 1993, "one billion people and nine hundred million businesses" is not a joke, but a real reality.

Not to mention ordinary ordinary people, even in many government agencies, there are a large number of people who can't help but be tempted to go into business, and some of them have low-level positions.

In this era where "power" does not yet mean "money", many people simply choose to have money rather than power.

No longer talking about this topic, the two drove all the way to the Radio and Television Department and met Tian Congming, the leader in charge of the Film Bureau.

Teng Jinxian reported on the situation of "Farewell My Concubine", and Tian Congming flipped through the movie script and pondered for a long time.

"It's definitely a bit more sensitive."

Teng Jinxian added: "The film just won the Palme d'Or, the highest honor at the Cannes Film Festival."

Tian Congming smiled and said: "If it weren't for this award, I wouldn't dare to let you two come. Speaking of which, the films that Comrade Weimin has handled in the past few years are really big winners."

Before Lin Weimin could be humble, Teng Jinxian said: "That's right. Weimin's talent and sensitivity in movies are really enviable. He was born to eat movies."

Tian Congming answered the question very naturally: "What? Do you want Comrade Weimin to take over from you?"

It seemed that the two of them had a tacit understanding. Teng Jinxian laughed and said, "He is a multi-millionaire but he doesn't like my little position as director."

Disappointment flashed in Tian Congming's eyes. Teng Jinxian had previously communicated with him about recommending Lin Weimin to take over as director of the Film Bureau.

Lin Weimin was the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Literature Society and a serious bureau-level leader. He was transferred to the Film Bureau to take over as director. His rank was just right.

Although it is a flat promotion, considering the different powers of the Chinese Literature Society and the Film Bureau, it can be regarded as a high promotion.

Moreover, Lin Weimin is young. According to Teng Jinxian, he also has deep insights into the film industry. Being the director of the film bureau is indeed a great help to Tian Congming.

With the recommendation of Teng Jinxian, the former director, and Tian Congming, the leader in charge of the film business, the two of them worked together and really had a say in the competition for the position of "director".

Now is the most critical time for the national film reform, and the position of director of the Film Bureau is particularly important.

Pity……

After thinking about it, Tian Congming said with a smile: "Everyone has his own ambitions, and everyone has his own ambitions."

Lin Weimin looked at his smile and was a little worried. "Farewell My Concubine" had a hard time passing the review, and he rejected the olive branch. Wouldn't this cause bad things?

While he was thinking wildly, Tian Congming said: "I'm going to report to Comrade Tie Ying in two days. Lao Teng, Ning Zhibin from China Film Academy, you two come with me, and by the way, mention the matter of "Farewell My Concubine" .”

"Okay!" Teng Jinxian responded happily.

Lin Weimin was happy.

How can someone who can become a leader at such a young age be so small-minded?

If you don’t believe me, look at Teacher Lin!

Two days later, Lin Weimin received news that an internal screening would be held in the sea. He quickly contacted Cheng Kaige and asked him to send a copy of the film.

Hearing that there was going to be an internal screening in the sea, Cheng Kaige was so excited that he wanted to fly there.

He sent the copy over as quickly as possible, and after coming out of the sea, he began to worry about gains and losses again.

It is not entirely a good thing to show it in the sea. If any leader has an opinion about the movie after watching it, it will be a direct death sentence without even a reprieve.

Thinking of this, Cheng Kaige's heart, which was still hot just now, instantly cooled down and became uneasy.

"Don't worry. Since we agreed to the internal screening, it means that the leadership is optimistic about the movie. Unless there are major changes, there will definitely be no problem."

Lin Weimin's comfort made Cheng Kaige feel a little more at ease, "Teacher Lin, thank you very much this time."

"I also have a share in the movie. It's mutually beneficial."

After waiting for a day, Lin Weimin received a call from Teng Jinxian and came to the film bureau.

Teng Jinxian happily said to Lin Weimin: "You are so proud. I was very happy when I heard that "Farewell My Concubine" was going to be shown. I specially canceled the event last night and went to see the movie."

Lin Weimin said excitedly: "What's the result? How did you say it?"

"The old man said there's nothing wrong with it."

After Teng Jinxian finished speaking, Lin Weimin breathed a sigh of relief.

With these words from the old man, there is no problem for the film to be released in public. The only remaining problem is the procedure. Even if it is a minor revision, with Teng Jinxian, the director of the Film Bureau, the problem will be much simpler.

"Lao Teng, thank you so much this time!"

Lin Weimin thanked him and asked about the specific situation.

It turned out that after Tian Congming took Teng Jinxian to the sea yesterday, after talking about business, he started talking about "Farewell My Concubine". Comrade Tie Ying was also very interested in "Farewell My Concubine", a film that had just won the Cannes Film Festival. Hearing that the film was currently facing censorship issues, he spoke up and organized an internal screening.

When the old man heard the news, he came over to watch a movie. After the screening, he first praised Lin Weimin's original work. He also compared the movie with the drama and said that the movie was well shot.

"The old man also talked about the Broadway version of Farewell My Concubine, saying that your novel has brought glory to the country more than once!"

Lin Weimin was certainly happy to be praised, let alone an old man of that level.

Now the release of "Farewell My Concubine" is no longer a problem, and his mission has been completed.

In the evening, Lin Weimin invited Teng Jinxian to have a meal to express his gratitude.

"For the people, are you interested in being a judge?"

"What judges?"

"The Shanghai International Film Festival has been confirmed to be held in October this year."

The Shanghai International Film Festival, China’s first Class A international film festival, will be described in a few words for future generations.

"Why did you think of asking me to be this judge?" Lin Weimin asked.

Teng Jinxian said helplessly: "The film festival is sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Shanghai Film Bureau. Our Film Bureau is only responsible for guidance. Logically speaking, I shouldn't worry about this matter, but..."