From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Gus was slightly stunned: How did things develop to this point?

What about the promised pretty boy? What about the promised big shot?

Anson, something's not quite right with you.

Gus looked at Anson, who seemed to sense Gus's confusion, and even without Gus needing to speak, he proactively steered the conversation back.

"That's what I was thinking too. The elephant in the room is clearly there, but no one talks about it, until one day, the elephant gets angry."

"So, the movie adopted this title."

As Gus spoke, he forgot how the topic started, but Anson didn't.

"Since the movie title itself is a metaphor, it proves that the director wants to use the film to complete a dialogue. It's not some kind of feel-good story, nor does it require you to painstakingly persuade anyone. The problem is thrown out there, and the space for reflection is left to the audience."

"Just like Alan Clarke."

"Then, the long take at the end is naturally unnecessary."

"Firstly, this long take is different from any of the previous long takes. The previous ones were from a subjective perspective, with the camera having a protagonist, maybe me, maybe Eric; but this shot has no protagonist, it's the director's perspective, or rather, God's perspective."

"It not only destroys the artistic conception of the entire movie, but also introduces a preachy tone,"

Gus: This!

The shift between subjective and God's perspective! No wonder he felt something was off, always feeling like something was wrong but unable to pinpoint it.

"Secondly, if you don't understand the information conveyed by the entire movie, even adding this impactful long take at the end won't help you understand it."

"And those who can understand it don't need this ending to understand it anyway."

"So, adding such an ending, in my opinion, is completely unnecessary. Just like the movie title, it's a creative stance."

After circling around, Anson finally dropped a conclusion calmly and slowly.

Gus chewed on it carefully, a trace of contemplation appearing between his brows.

How the movie should end still required some time for Gus to think about, organize his thoughts, and consider from a global perspective. Perhaps after the post-editing is completed, the answer would naturally emerge; but without a doubt, Anson pointed out a key point and gave him a brand new idea.

Such an actor, his every next step is worth looking forward to, just like no one expected him to appear in "Elephant", and no one can predict Anson's next direction.

Everything is as he didn't expect Anson's performance to bring surprises, nor did he expect Anson's understanding of the movie to refuse to stay on the surface. Just when he thought he already knew enough about Anson, this young man was able to bring more surprises.

Like an adventure.

So, Gus also became curious.

Anson shrugged lightly, "Waiting for the unknown."

Gus: ???

Anson, "Waiting for those possibilities to arrive, there's no need to be impatient, isn't that exciting?"

Gus couldn't help but chuckle, as expected of Anson, the answer brought another surprise, but he still nodded, "Indeed."

This pattern and mind are different from others, Gus admitted that he was still petty.

A smile climbed onto his brow, and then Gus saw the actors leaving the school space in a bustling crowd, one or two glancing over furtively, but not daring to come forward easily, he immediately understood.

Gus patted Anson on the shoulder, "I won't stay here and become an obstacle, after all, you don't have many hours left in the crew."

Making a small joke, Gus put his hands behind his back and strode away.

As soon as Gus left, the surrounding crowd immediately became restless.

Alex and Eric took the lead, rushing forward in a race, the confusion and bewilderment between their brows prematurely revealing their true feelings, continuously throwing question marks while looking around with question marks all over their heads.

"That's all there is to it?"

"It's over just like that?"

Alex was completely clueless, turning his head to look around while continuously throwing out question marks.

"Did things just end like that? I thought there would be something special about the wrap party."

Anson chuckled silently, shrugging lightly, "There's really nothing special."

Filming a movie is probably like this, the actor's part is really nothing strange, what is really exciting and exciting is the director's part—

That is magic.

Although this time in the "Elephant" crew was a short stay, the harvest was rich, now Anson is full of energy, in a state of excitement and joy.

Especially the conversation with the director just now, which gave Anson a new perspective on performance.

Along with it, the mood also relaxed.

"Two eyes, one nose, one mouth, there's no need to make a fuss about it."

Anson deliberately went off track and made a joke, and Alex laughed foolishly.

Eric breathed a sigh of relief, "A bit illusory. There was no sense of reality at the beginning, and there isn't any at the end either. If it weren't for you standing right in front of me, I wouldn't believe we filmed a movie."

After a pause, Eric hesitated: Even if Anson was right in front of him, he still couldn't tell whether the collaboration with Anson was a fictional plot in his mind or a real-life scenario.

Anson noticed this scene.

In fact, Eric is suitable for the big screen, although he lacks confidence in himself, Gus chose him, probably because he saw the traits in him, his eyes are clear and hide a story.

Anson is also looking forward to the final effect of the finished film.

Anson, "Waiting for the movie to be released, the feeling is different again. Especially when your face appears on the big screen, the feeling is even stranger. It's different from a TV, the entire light and shadow effect fills the screening room, with a oppressive visual effect."

Alex thought about it seriously, making a disgusted complaint, goosebumps falling all over the ground on both arms, and couldn't help stomping his feet in place.

It seems that Alex should not be interested in watching "Elephant".

But Eric ignored Alex, nodded lightly, the focus of his eyes dissipated, looking thoughtful, revealing a little reluctance in his expression, muttering in a low voice, "It would be great if we could keep filming."

Alex laughed and complained, "Sure, what's impossible, you can go lie down inside now, I can continue filming some shots."

Being complained about, Eric didn't mind, turning his head to look at the other students in the classroom and corridor who were wiping off the fake blood, and then looking down at the camouflage uniform he was wearing and the prop gun in his hand, the sense of incongruity finally brought a little shock, and the sense of reality of filming a movie became clear.

"Okay, wake me up when summer is over."

Unconsciously, Anson thought of that classic line in "Blue Gate Crossing":

I'm so unwilling, summer is almost over, it's like I haven't done anything.

Summer, wanton and gorgeous, brilliant and bright, life seems to burn vigorously without reservation, the whole world is different in those times; naturally, when summer ends, it is inevitable to feel melancholy.

Reluctant to part.