China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

It was already early in the morning after watching the Spring Festival Gala.

Lu Pingping sent his relatives to stay at the hotel, and then began to respond to text messages and phone calls from friends.

"I just saw you on TV, you were smiling so silly!"

This is what Yan Danchen said, and he laughed after saying it.

"There were three shots in the whole scene. Are your hands swollen from filming? Haha..."

This was Zeng Li, also laughing.

Lu Ping'an also felt that he was quite stupid. Wouldn't it be better to just watch TV?

Fortunately, his friends only said they saw him, and Lu Ping'an didn't do anything weird, so he was just an audience member and didn't attract much attention.

The next day, the first day of the Lunar New Year, Lu Pingan and his relatives took advantage of the good weather to visit the capital and climbed the Great Wall.

On the second day of the lunar new year, the maternal side flew back to the Magic City, and Lu Ping'an also started a New Year's greeting trip.

It's still the same process. This year, several companies are here, and Hu Qingquan is also in China. Now his task is to keep an eye on the domestic studios. He will not return to the United States with Lu Ping'an until the eighth day of the Lunar New Year to continue to keep an eye on the crew.

Secretary Dong also returned to Beijing. When Lu Ping'an went to pay New Year's greetings, he clearly felt that his home was much livelier than before.

In the past, there were people who went to pay New Year greetings at the same time, but not many. Occasionally, I met one or two.

It is also the fourth day of the Lunar New Year to pay New Year greetings. The room is full of people, and Secretary Dong is pouring tea to people with great aura.

But these people also knew the rules, put down their gifts, drank tea and left.

Only Lu Pingping was left to eat together.

At the dinner table, he said that it was not certain where he would be promoted in the future, because there was still half a year of training time, but it should not be bad.

Lu Ping'an didn't ask much. Having a high-ranking official might not actually be a good thing.

So be normal and treat it according to the usual relationship.

In the evening, Lu Ping'an paid New Year's greetings to Jiang Wen. This was the first time he returned to Jiang Wen's house in so many years.

There is nothing unusual about the decoration of his home, except for a few tattered cameras that look a bit artistic.

The two of them drank wine at the dinner table and talked about their plans for the next movie.

Jiang Wen said: "I don't plan to act this year. I'm so tired this year!"

2003 was a very busy year for Jiang Wen.

"Hungry Platform" by Lu Ping'an, "My Dad and Me" by Xu Cainnu, "Jasmine Blooms" with International Zhang, and the infuriating "The Barber".

Of the four plays, except for "The Hungry Platform" which didn't take much effort, all the others had quarrels.

Jiang Wen was tired, and so were the others.

Lu Ping'an took advantage of the situation and asked, "Are you ready to start filming a movie?"

"Yes, polish the script and start filming in 2005. Don't avoid me then."

His "ban" is about to expire, and "The Sun Also Rises" is coming out.

The film cost about 50 million yuan, which was a huge loss at the box office.

But the film was nominated for the Venice Golden Lion, and including selling the rights, the loss was actually not much, and it was within the acceptable range.

Lu Ping'an did not hesitate: "Of course, you can say as much or as little as you want."

Jiang Wen was very happy to hear this, but immediately asked: "Did you, Batman, vote for yourself? How much did you vote for?"

"You don't have to worry about it. Anyway, if you have the money to invest in you, it's the right thing to do. The premise is that you don't want to make a big production worth tens of millions of dollars. Then I really can't afford it."

Jiang Wen felt relieved and poured wine boldly: "Haha, you want to vote for me? I won't have the chance to tell you how many people want to vote for me. I will give you 30% at most."

Lu Pingan pursed his lips: "Stingy!"

Jiang Wen laughed and said, "It's not that I don't want to give you more. You know what happens in relationships. Companies that have cooperated with us in recent years have to take care of us."

"Okay, okay, then you have to give me more of the lower part."

"no problem!"

Lu Pingan smiled and toasted with him, feeling very satisfied.

Thirty percent is just right.

The less you invest, the less you lose.

Both human relations and business can be taken care of, perfect.

In fact, Lu Ping'an would be happy to ask him to cover 50 million yuan.

The two of them are both teachers and friends. Jiang Wen has helped him a lot over the years, which is worth the price.

And anyway, you won’t lose too much, and you can still make money with the next part of "Let the Bullets Fly" as a base.

It's just a limitation of reality, things can't be done that way.

So that's fine for now.

Then the two talked about "Hungry Platform".

"Today is the 25th, and news about the finalists will probably come out tomorrow. I don't think there is a big problem with the finalists."

Jiang Wen started to analyze.

"Hungry Platform" is strong in imagination and explicitness, but in his opinion, it is still lacking in film artistry.

The three major European countries each have their own preferences, either emphasizing zzzq, reality, or humanity.

But there is one thing in common, that is, film artistry is indispensable.

This is also the reason why Lu Pingan’s two feature films were shortlisted but neither won the award.

At the same time, in the eyes of the outside world, Lu Ping'an's shortcomings as a director have been exposed.

However, Jiang Wen also said: "Although "Hungry Platform" has shortcomings, it also has great strengths. I have watched some movies this year, and your film is the most special. According to the rules of the film festival, it is impossible to say that it will be the best." unexpected surprise."

Lu Ping'an nodded. He had experienced the three major European companies so many times and was already familiar with the properties of blind box opening.

So he didn't think about it and just left everything to fate.

The original film "Hungry Platform" did not win any of the three major European awards. This time, as long as it is shortlisted, it will actually be considered a success.

There is a huge difference in copyright price between those who are shortlisted and those who are not.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Wu Jing arrived as promised, and the two got along with each other, and their style of painting was completely different again.

After chatting for a few words, the two started having sex in the boxing gym. After sweating profusely, they took a bath and rubbed their backs.

While taking a bath, Wu Jing talked about martial arts instruction.

He knew some people, but not all of them. The one he was most familiar with was Yuan Heping.

Yuan Heping has now made his mark in Hollywood. It is not difficult for Lu Pingan to hire his team, just spend money, but Lu Pingan has no such plan.

What he wants is a team that he can experiment with.

If it works, stay, if not, end the cooperation.

The big-name martial arts team is obviously not good. People in Xiangjiang value this because it is a matter of face.

Moreover, Yuan Heping's team is actually not suitable, too "floating".

Wu Jing also knew this. He said: "Actually, if we really want to test it, big-name teams will have this problem."

"There's no way, this is just an experiment."

"Do you want one from the mainland?"

"As long as the level is decent and you are willing to accept the conditions."

"I have a very good candidate, my senior brother and best friend, Kou Zhanwen."

Kou Zhanwen, the "Er Niu (Hou Yi)" in "Spring and Pig", "Yu Chi Gong" in "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", and he also has another resume, that is, the Chinese martial arts in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" guide.

This man is indeed very capable.

But Lu Ping'an was also confused: "Can he do it?"

The style he wanted was completely different from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and Wu Jing knew this.

But Wu Jing said: "He knows a lot. I think I can give it a try. He said he doesn't want to pay if he doesn't do it well."

"Okay, let's take him."

Lu Pingping made the decision directly.

It's just an experiment. If the big-name team is not suitable, then he is just the right one, and the money will not be withheld. Lu Ping'an still knows how to be a human being.

The two then agreed to meet again in mid-February when the film was about to start filming, and the party ended.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, Lu Ping'an received a call from Jiang Wen and learned the first good news of the new year: "Hungry Platform" was successfully shortlisted for the main competition unit of the 2004 Berlin Film Festival.

The media started covering it the next day.

"Lu Ping'an's feature film hit Europe's top three for the third time"

"Lu Ping'an's feature film has been shortlisted for three consecutive times. Will he win the award this time?"

"How far is Lu Ping'an from winning the award?"

Various news has been active on the entertainment page for a day.

Some are bullish and some are bearish.

There was heated discussion outside, but Lu Ping'an was relatively calm because he had already made various preparations.

So he didn't pay much attention. He just sent a message to the film's creators and asked them to apply for passports and go to Berlin then.

Regardless of whether I win or not, I still have to go.

In addition, since the film has been shortlisted, its release can be arranged.

It doesn't matter what the box office is, the main profit for this kind of film is the copyright.

Compared to the movie being shortlisted, Lu Ping'an was only excited by the news on the seventh day of the lunar month.

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, President Zhang from Beidian called and gave Lu Ping'an the second good news of the new year, and it was extremely huge.

Lu Ping'an, with his dual identities as an outstanding Nortel student and an internationally renowned director, and as one of the domestic college student representatives and youth representatives, was selected as one of the 148 torchbearers at the BJ station of the Athens Olympics torch relay.

This is the first time that the Olympic flame has come to Beijing, which is of great significance.

Principal Zhang asked calmly on the phone: "Ping An, this is a good opportunity. Do you want to go?"

Lu Ping'an had to admit that he had faked this!

He happily replied: "Principal, you are so handsome!"

Principal Zhang laughed.

That night, Lu Ping'an started his second New Year greeting at Principal Zhang's house and drank a lot of wine.

It was just that the only one who drank marijuana was Principal Zhang. With the strength of the drink, he kept urging: "Ping An, from now on, you must pass on the torch of Chinese movies and Nortel, and it will burn brighter and brighter, burning all over the world!"

"Principal, you are drunk."

"Are you drunk? No, bring me a pen and let me show you my skills."