I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 751 748. Hundreds of birds pay homage to the phoenix

In the restaurant, about twenty people were chatting and laughing.

The judges of the Silk Road unit and the main competition unit all gathered together.

Frankly speaking, they are all friends.

In this three-acre land of Chinese movies, these people may have different relationships, but at least they have met each other, so they are not alienated from each other.

The one with the highest status among them must be Wu Tianxuan.

Although the old man has no airs, as an old factory director, whether it is Zhang Yimou or others, they are like children in front of him.

Everyone respected him.

In Xu Xin's imagination, the entire banquet hall should be an atmosphere where fun and humor coexist, and memories and sentiments advance together.

But who knows... when he walked into the box and said "I'm sorry, I'm late" in a series, he found... the atmosphere in the entire box was terrifyingly quiet, and everyone was holding a mobile phone and watching something. scene.

Even Yang Mi is.

After discovering that he was coming, Shen Xiaoyang put down his mobile phone first:

"Hey, here we come."

"Brother Yang."

Xu Xin nodded, and then there was some doubt in his eyes.

What is this for?

At this moment, in the middle of the sofa, the only fat old man without a mobile phone smiled and waved to Xu Xin:

"Xiao Xu, this is our first time meeting."

"Hey, old factory director."

Xu Xin quickly bowed.

Wu Tianzhuo also stood up with a smile and walked out while avoiding the others.

When Xu Xin came to him, he directly took Xu Xin's hand.

After squeezing it hard, he pointed at the table in the restaurant:

"Come, sit next to me today."

"Uh... I don't dare. I'll just sit and pass the food around."

On the one hand, he was surprised by the other party's enthusiasm, and on the other hand, Xu Xin quickly shook his head.

Then the topic changed:

"What are you guys looking at?"

"He's reviewing a story for me."

After Wu Tianzhuan finished speaking, Xu Xin became even more puzzled.

"Do you usually read magazines?"

Wu Tianzhuan asked under Xu Xin's puzzled gaze.

"I read, but I read very little. Professor Lu Haibo from China National Theater Academy is my literary consultant. He usually recommends books to me. I follow his book list and rarely dabble in magazines."

Upon hearing this, Wu Tianxuan nodded slightly to express understanding, and then said:

"You can read more. There are mostly short stories and novellas in magazines. Although the number of words is small, there are many concise and clever stories. Some books have many words, but the text is not concise enough. Although the story is strong, it is easy to be confused by other books. The content and word count are diluted. You can read more magazines, and the stories in magazines and the books are in a different style."

"Hey, okay."

Xu Xin silently kept these words in mind.

What the old factory director said does make sense.

but……

He scanned the crowd again and asked curiously:

"That big guy can see..."

"Well, come on, let's add WeChat. I'll send it to you and you can take a look at it for me."

Xu Xin was a little surprised...

I thought to myself, old factory manager, you are very fashionable.

He quickly took out his mobile phone, and Wu Tianzhuo also took out his own mobile phone.

have to.

Apple 4S.

666

After the two added WeChat, Wu Tianxuan put on the reading glasses hanging around his neck and skillfully pushed a saved article to Xu Xin:

"You can also help me take a look."

"okay……"

Xu Xin didn't say anything like "Let's eat first."

I sat on the chair next to the food delivery port and clicked on this article.

"Birds Paying Attention to the Phoenix"

Author: Xiao Jianghong

"After crossing the river, my father warned me again, saying that no matter what the master asked, I must obey him, you know? I nodded. My father knelt down and straightened my clothes..."

First person?

Xu Xin looked there according to the content.

The beginning of the story is quite interesting.

It was a father named "You Bensheng" who brought his son, the protagonist "You Tianming" from the first perspective, to apprentice with a suona craftsman.

This author named Xiao Jianghong has great writing skills.

What's great is not how well he uses words, but his sense of imagery.

From the sweating look, to the clumsy look when seeing the suona maker, to the embarrassment of holding a pack of cigarettes soaked in water...

All of a sudden, that vivid picture rushed into Xu Xin's mind.

At this time, Xu Xin heard someone speaking.

It's Qi Lei.

"Old factory director."

Qi Lei put down his phone, rubbed his sore eyes, and said:

"This subject matter is quite challenging."

Wu Tianzhuo, who had been sitting next to Xu Xin, heard this and asked with a smile:

"How do you say this?"

"Well……"

Qi Lei thought for a while and said:

"Then I will talk about this novel from the perspective of my professional work. The first is the subject matter. I have to admit that the story is really good. But if I remember correctly, after "Gada Merlin" in 2002, There are no films about folklore ever released..."

"wrong."

Wu Tianzhuo interrupted him directly.

"Xiao Qi, you still have the habit of making conclusions rather than discussing. In 2008, "Long Diao" directed by Ha Sichaolu, in 2004 "Xintianyou" directed by Feng Xiaoning, in 2007, "The Golden Age" directed by Sun Xiaoru "Yangge", and..."

Speaking of this, he glanced at Jiang Wenli and Gu Changwei vaguely.

Then he said:

"In 2005, there was also a movie about the Yi folk dance "Dragon Dance". There were many. What you said is too imprecise."

"..."

Xu Xin didn't look up.

But my heart was full of surprise.

this……

He has only seen one of the movies the old factory director mentioned.

That's...a movie about "A Dance with the Dragons."

The name of this movie is "The Flower-waisted Bride", Zhang Jing's first acting role...

He had never seen the others, or even heard of them.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask:

"Have you seen them all?"

Seeing Xu Xin's surprised look, the old factory director smiled and blinked:

"Xiao Xu, do you know what is most important to an old man after retirement?"

"……time?"

"That's right, it's just time. When you have time, just take a walk and watch and play."

"..."

Xu Xin was speechless.

Wu Tianzhuan did not hesitate and continued to look at Qi Lei:

"Then what? What do you want to express?"

"The story is definitely a good one, but the market feedback may not be so timely. From a distribution point of view, it is definitely no problem to move the story to theaters, but it may not be able to return the money in terms of box office and investment. You have to make long-term plans. .”

"I have the same point of view as Mr. Qi, old factory director, the market is too impetuous now. I estimate that this story will have a good reputation. But there may not be any audience who will go out to see it. In addition to the shooting cost, the publicity cost should not be too much... ...But this is the contradiction. If there is not enough publicity and the film is not famous enough, it will be difficult to attract audiences. But the subject matter of this film is indeed not attractive enough."

Xue Haifeng also finished reading and followed Qi Lei's words to express his own opinions.

Both of them looked at it based on the item "distribution".

It's not that I have any bias against the movie.

Because that’s what the market’s feedback is.

Not everyone can be like Xu Xin, no matter what he shoots, the audience will pay for it.

A normal movie needs to have a hit point and a star with box office appeal. And as Hollywood gradually opens up the Chinese film market, the audience's demand for special effects, explosions, and big scenes is also increasing day by day.

And this is not just true for Chinese-language films, but for films all over the world.

Therefore, Wu Tianzhuan was not angry, but nodded:

"I also thought of what you said."

"But the story is good."

Gong Li also took off the glasses on her nose.

As people get older, regardless of gender, their glasses tend to look a little dull.

After she finished speaking, she asked with a smile:

"Old factory manager, can I play the role of the teacher's wife?"

"Hahaha, you can't do that. You're too young~"

"Ah? I'm still young? My eyes have been dazzled since this year..."

"Hahahahaha~"

Obviously, the older generation of Xiying people have very good relations.

And Gong Li's words also mean that others have almost finished reading it one after another.

After reading this, Zhao Benshan had a look of pity on his face:

"It's a pity. I think it might be more suitable for this movie to be moved to the Northeast..."

But Wu Tianzhuo shook his head:

"Benshan, what you mean is the suona played by Er Er Zhuan. In terms of properties, Er Er Zhuan is larger than the Suona, but the origin of the song "Hundred Birds Facing the Phoenix" is actually Guanzhong."

"Yes, there are ten scenes. After being spread outside the customs, they were broken into many small pieces. They are used in weddings and funerals. When I was a child, I learned how to play the piano with my second uncle. I also listened to the old gentlemen. Who is it? Xiaoyang, get in the car and bring me my erhu."

"Hey, okay, Master."

Shen Xiaoyang nodded and walked out quickly.

Apparently, Zhao Benshan's hands were itchy and he wanted to play a Huqin version of Ten Scenes, which is "A Hundred Birds Pay Attention to the Phoenix"...

Then, Yu Hua also finished reading.

"The story is very good, I think it is better than me."

Hearing this, Wu Tianzhuan rolled his eyes:

"It's just you!"

"Hahahahaha..."

Amid laughter, Wu Tianzhuo waved his hand directly:

"Come on, come on, order food, and let's chat while eating. Xiao Xu, sit next to me."

"Don't."

Xu Xin, who had just read the second chapter, shook his head again:

"We can just sit here. Old factory director, please don't embarrass me."

"Ah, you kid..."

Wu Tianzhuang was still unhappy.

At this time, Zhang Yimou spoke again:

"Just let him sit there."

After hearing this, Wu Tianzhuang gave up.

Everyone started to sit down.

Everyone, including Wang Quanan and Gu Changwei, sat down with normal expressions.

And Xu Xin said that he should sit down and pass the food on the table.

Whether it was Zhang Mo or Shen Xiaoyang who came back with the erhu and wanted to trade with him, he refused.

By the time everyone was seated, the big table was full.

Yang Mi got up and walked out to arrange for the food to be served.

Zhang Yimou, who was sitting next to Wu Tianzhuan, asked:

"What did you say in the afternoon meeting?"

"What I'm talking about is the things that need to be paid attention to at this film festival. They are all detailed issues, such as how to receive tourists. They are quite detailed."

After briefly describing the content of the meeting, Gong Li, who was sitting next to Zhang Yimou, said:

"I read the news. Tickets for the film festival are linked to many attractions. There are not many people who want to come to participate this time. During the summer vacation, everyone wants to come out and have fun..."

"That's good."

Wu Tianzhuo, who was sitting in the middle, had a ball of fire in his eyes.

Even though the wine hasn't been poured yet, his face has already started to turn red:

"There are so many people here. It would be great if everyone can watch these excellent movies! Hey, young man, hurry up and pour the wine first."

As he spoke, he urged the two waiters who had just entered the room.

Obviously, the old factory director was in a very high mood.

What else can you say...

Drink it.

When the wine container was brought, Wu Tianzhuo stood up with the cup in hand.

He stands, and so do others.

The old man didn't say anything like "you all sit down".

He just looked around, looking at the faces that were either familiar or unfamiliar... and finally his eyes fell on Xu Xin.

But he didn't say much.

He simply said:

"Tomorrow is the stage for our two groups of judges to select the shortlisted films. This job is simple, but also very difficult. But I believe that we will be able to deliver a satisfactory answer to the audience and filmmakers. Congratulations to us too The first Silk Road Film Festival is a complete success, cheers, everyone!”

"Ding~"

Everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

…

At this meal, Xu Xin, like the juniors including Zhang Mo, Shen Xiaoyang, and others, took on the role of "server".

He didn't think it was anything.

I even felt that this meal was very comfortable.

The old factory manager is very humorous.

Teacher Motoyama is also very humorous.

The most humorous one is Teacher Yu Hua.

Give humor to yourself, and "live" to others.

Everyone chatted about the once glorious Xiying Studio.

We also talked about the current changes in the landscape of Chinese-language films.

Recall the past and lament the present.

I also listened to an Erhu version of "A Hundred Birds Pay Attention to the Phoenix" played by Teacher Benshan, and Shen Xiaoyang's Northeastern Yangge.

That's the good thing about a group of literary and artistic workers getting together.

Everyone has some unique skills.

Only Xu Xin, like a big fool, was patronizing.

But he has no skills.

There's no way, I really can't...

If we really want him to perform his talents, then he probably can only perform a "spin" for the big guys.

Among the jokes, the most talked about thing was movies.

No matter the technique.

No idea.

But in words, film and television dramas have never left.

Talk about "To Live", "Red Sorghum", "Old Well", "Ma Dashuai", etc...

The fourth and fifth generation directors with strong rural sentiments, the new generation of actors, Er Er Zhuan, Xin Tian You, Yangko, beautiful memories of watching a certain movie as a child...

Unconsciously, I drank more and more wine.

In the end, it was Wu Tianxuan who made the final decision:

"No more wine, let's drink tea."

Otherwise, at least half of this group would have to lie under the table today.

The meal lasted until past 10 o'clock, and after enjoying tea and wine, we finally returned home happily.

Xu Xin originally said that he would talk to the old man after drinking.

As a result, he drank over a pound during this meal.

I feel dizzy now.

Nothing could be discussed.

After the dinner, everyone helped each other out.

At this time, Wu Tianzhuo, who had not much talked about Xu Xin all night, suddenly grabbed Xu Xin's arm.

"Xiao Xu."

"……ah?"

After the drunken Xu Xin saw the person clearly, he responded:

"Old factory director, tell me."

"Well done. My child, please keep going from now on. You are smart, but sometimes you habitually think too much... sometimes don't think so much. Remember, everyone may be sorry for you, but only the audience will not . Remember, you are the director, and your work is what you rely on to make a living! It must be done well! Do you know?"

Maybe it's because I drank too much.

Wu Tianxuan's words were also very broken.

But Xu Xin, who was also drunk, vaguely understood what he said.

Nodding vigorously:

"Oh, I see!"

"Well...she is a good baby~"

Wu Tianzhuo smiled and patted the back of Xu Xin's hand hard, his eyes full of joy and relief.

I have arrived in Chengdu, and it will update automatically. Hey, I’m a girl from Chengdu~