National Tide 1980

Not everyone who comes to the Japan Academy Awards is qualified to walk on the red carpet.

Ning Weimin did not have this opportunity to show his face.

He and Keiko Matsumoto separated when they arrived at the venue. Keiko Matsumoto and President Okimoto walked the red carpet together to steal the show.

And he, the director of "Li Xianglan" Nomura Youtarou, Kurosawa's screenwriter Shinobu Hashimoto, and the director Akira Kurosawa himself have been hidden among the guests at the ceremony, watching with a low-key attitude and watching the needs of this night. The people vying for awards are very impressive.

Needless to say, after entering the banquet hall, the table for the crew of "The Man on Fire" must be the direction that Ning Weimin and Kurosawa Akira have a tacit understanding of and pay attention to together.

So throughout the entire award ceremony, the old and the young were sitting together and chatting very close to each other as if they were old friends.

"President Ning, please describe to me, what does Fukasaku's face look like now? Does he still feel good about himself? Is he still looking so proud?"

Kurosawa smiled mockingly.

It's just that this great director has severe myopia and astigmatism in his eyes. It is said that they were damaged during the filming of the film.

Even when sitting in the banquet hall, he has to wear his signature sunglasses.

So much so that if you want to observe Fukasaku Kinji in the distance, you simply can't.

Then we can only rely on Ning Weimin to observe and report.

"It's wonderful, his expression is wonderful. If I were to describe it, I would say he was seriously ill or hit his head."

The ridicule on Kurosawa's face became even stronger, "He's acting like this before the award has been announced. It seems that someone should have tipped him off in advance. Anyone who can do such a thing is also a smartass." People who think that Fukasaku Kinji is still valuable.”

"Actually, it doesn't matter. The people who can get together should be the same people anyway. If two selfish and arrogant people get together, what will happen next may be more interesting."

Ning Weimin said sarcastic words, and he really wasn't worried about what would happen in the future.

Time is on his side. In a few years, he is destined to be even stronger.

So when it comes to worrying, it’s still about the immediate things.

"It's just... when the awards are announced, there won't be any problems on the scene, right? Director Kurosawa, I think Fukasaku Kinji is not in the right state. I'm a little worried that that guy is arrogant and is used to doing his own thing. If he finds that his award has been If you take it away, you might risk making a fuss. In that case, not only will it hurt Keiko’s dignity, but it will also embarrass the two presidents and the Filmmaker Association..."

"No, don't worry." Kurosawa Akira didn't worry at all, "In the Japanese film industry, no one dares to go against the Filmmakers Association. I kind of wish he would get impulsive. If he really makes a fuss On the spot, he is completely finished. On the other hand, if he does not want to end his career like this, he must endure it unconditionally and respect any result given by the association, even if he does not get the award he deserves. He is more humble and hopes to prove himself in the future. How can he be angry? It’s the same in every industry. As a young director, what’s wrong with asking him to line up? Coming to run with me is also a recognition of your strength! It’s already an honor..."

Kurosawa Akira's words relieved Ning Weimin, and they almost touched his heart.

It turns out that bullying in the Japanese film industry can be done openly and righteously, and the strong do not have to worry about the weak at all.

The dangers of Japanese society and the cruelty of Japan's distinct classes opened his eyes.

But think about it, what happened to Kinji Fukasaku now was not what he had done to Keiko Matsumoto without any scruples.

Think about last year, when Keiko Matsumoto was slandered and framed by this guy, and she was angry and helpless, how proud this guy was.

Therefore, Ning Weimin felt particularly at ease with what was happening in front of him, even though he knew that it was a bit vulgar to take pleasure in others' misfortune.

But he was not sorry at all for Fukasaku Kinji's miserable situation. This was called repaying him with kindness.

Who can blame this?

Do you want to blame me for being drunk and immoral and tearing up the country's imperial list?

fart! Of course, Fukasaku Kinji only has himself to blame.

You said you offended my Keiko, but you also offended the Japanese film emperor Akira Kurosawa. Even Toei, who was with you at the beginning, now dislikes and hates you.

You have failed too much as a human being. This is full of evil. Isn't this something you asked for?

Originally, I couldn't take away your trophy with my own ability, but you have made too many enemies, and others don't want it to be easy for you.

Stupid, too stupid, although as a director Kinji Fukasaku is indeed very talented.

But he also has a very tough personality. This guy is just like Long Aotian in Internet novices. He thinks that because he is talented, he can ignore anyone else and no longer need to consider other people's needs and emotions.

This level of brain damage is simply hopeless.

To work hard is to work hard. If you are not unlucky, who will be unlucky?

After all, it is actually because the Japanese do not have enough foundation in the philosophy of life.

Probably even the story of the Three Arrows is known only to people at the Prime Minister's level, and it's not very good at telling it.

For example, Abe.

We Chinese are different. Being kind to others and helping others are things that are taught to children in kindergarten.

Unite all the forces that can be united and do whatever you do must have a mass base. This is a truth that even the aunts on the neighborhood committee understand.

Therefore, it is precisely based on this cultural foundation that Ning Weimin did not waste the opportunity to focus all his time and energy on Fukasaku Kinji, the sixth child, but took the initiative to deepen his friendship with Kurosawa Akira.

"Director Kurosawa, do you have any plans to make a movie recently? The script for the next movie at Fog Studio is almost ready. Are you interested in holding a director? Invest two billion yen, or even more. The heroine is Teresa Deng, and the hero is Zun Long. The theme of the story is a class-breaking romantic comedy, and the film type is a musical. It should be an easy job for you..."

However, before he could finish his words, Kurosawa declined his thanks.

"Thank you for your consideration, but my vision problems have been serious recently, and I'm afraid my physical condition is not up to the task."

This result was actually what Ning Weimin had expected.

After all, Akira Kurosawa is Japan's national treasure director and the famous Six Sides Warriors.

The movies he shot can almost be regarded as the ceiling of Asian movies.

Not only does it have a humanistic spirit, an ideological and philosophical nature, its chosen subject matter and the way it tells the story are very recognized and sought after by Western directors, it also has strong market appeal and has done well at the box office in Japan and overseas.

Every one of Akira Kurosawa's films was in the top ten at the Japanese box office that year, and they have always been of the type where reputation and money take all.

Therefore, although the film Ning Weimin wants to shoot has a sufficient budget, funds, and manpower, it is definitely a large-scale production.

But it still seems a bit ridiculous to invite such a famous director to make a purely commercial romantic comedy like "Crazy Rich Asians", or a musical that entertains the public.

What's more, the recent performance of the Japanese stock market and property market can be described as rocket jet.

Akira Kurosawa, who sold his studio to Keiko Matsumoto and cashed in 150 million yen, must have made a lot of money. Even ordinary people can make double that. With the IQ of a great director, he can't be too bad.

In short, such an opportunity is tempting to most people, but Kurosawa doesn't need it.

So to be honest, Ning Weimin was just asking. It was normal for him to be rejected, but it would be abnormal for Kurosawa to agree.

But then again, this is not a useless effort.

Only with this topic as a foreshadowing can we proceed further.

"That's right, that's really a pity. However, Director Kurosawa, do you have any suitable candidates you can recommend? If someone you approve of directs, we can give you a more generous remuneration. Of course. If you are willing to spare a little, It would be even better if you have time to do supervisory work, you can set the price as you like..."

Ning Weimin made another request without giving up.

But in fact, this is an opportunity for Kurosawa to give a favor and make money easily.

After all, "Crazy Rich Asians" is also a big-budget movie with an investment of up to 15 million US dollars.

Although it is a bit vulgar, except Akira Kurosawa, no Japanese director would miss such an opportunity.

"Don't you already have Director Nomura in your factory? His style is very suitable. Do you still need external help?"

Although the Movie Emperor will never lack his subjects who pay homage to him, this favor is ridiculously large.

Kurosawa still couldn't help but wonder why he had such luck, and why Ning Weimin, the capital side, valued him so much.

"Ah, you said Director Nomura, he is indeed very suitable. However, in order to shoot "Li Xianglan", Director Nomura's body was very exhausted. If he shoots this movie again, which also needs to travel around Southeast Asia. I'm afraid that Director Nomura will There will be serious physical problems. So we have no choice but to look for foreign aid. To put it bluntly, in terms of personal style, Fukasaku Kinji is quite suitable. It's a pity that I just burned 2 billion yen. , and won’t invite him.”

Ning Weimin's sarcasm towards Fukasaku earned Kurosawa a smile, but he was still digging into the details.

"What would Director Nomura think? Is he willing to give up the opportunity to direct this movie? Have you asked him his opinion?"

Although Akira Kurosawa is famous for his bad temper on the set, he has experienced ups and downs in life and has grown old, and he has already become a person who is well versed in human relations and the world.

Just from this point of view, we know that the success of the films he made in his later years, even if he was less talented, was no accident.

However, in comparison, Ning Weimin, who specializes in this, is obviously more intelligent.

This is his reply.

"Director Nomura also agrees. Considering that his body needs a period of rest, the next work we arranged for him at Fog Production Studio is in Tokyo, and there is no time limit. The current tentative plan is that he will be responsible for Matsumoto Mr. Seicho's work "The Black Leather Notebook" was made into a movie and put on the big screen. After all, the original intention of the establishment of Mr. Seicho Matsumoto's work was to make films of Mr. Matsumoto's works. Now, although Mr. Seicho's work is in our hands. "

As a result, he really gained Kurosawa's favor. After all, no one dislikes emotional people.

Especially in Japan, where money is everywhere, people like Ning Weimin who, despite being wealthy, can be kind to others, take the initiative to consider others, and do not embarrass the other person, are simply rare animals.

This kind of virtue is not comparable to what Japanese society has always valued - observing order, speaking quietly, and not causing trouble to others.

Being able to put yourself in others' shoes and consider their actual needs is the true great kindness and real civilization.

Even Kurosawa Akira couldn't help but think that if he had been stabbed in the back by Fukasaku, in the gloomy moment of his life, he would have had someone like Ning Weimin by his side.

He wouldn't have completely lost faith in the world and slashed his wrist twenty-one times in the bathroom.

As a result, his eyes widened instantly. In addition to being glad that he had chosen the right person to sell the production studio, he also happily nodded and agreed to Ning Weimin's request.

"In that case, it's no problem. Thank you very much for your trust. Leave this matter to me. I will recommend a qualified director for you among the people I know."

When he said this, Kurosawa's eyes were filled with joy. Although he did not express his gratitude, his gratitude was beyond words.

But this was still not the end. Ning Weimin had another trick up his sleeve, which made Kurosawa unable to be unappreciative.

"Ah, by the way, I heard that you have a daughter who is engaged in fashion design. She is very talented, is that true?"

"Well, I do have a daughter named Kazuko. She graduated from the Ito Fashion Institute and is now an intern in a clothing company. I wonder if you ask about her..."

"Well, I just want to know how your daughter plans for the future. If your daughter wants to work hard in the fashion industry, then I also have the identity of being the director of the overseas development department of Pierre Cardin China Corporation. Maybe I can buy some of her designs and try them out in the Chinese market. It would be more convenient if she is also interested in movies. I think the movie we just talked about needs a lot of costume designers. If you are willing, you might as well let her participate. I think this movie is unlikely to fail. What do you think?"

Parents all over the world are the same, no one does not plan for their children.

The same goes for Akira Kurosawa. Although he is a successful father, he definitely hopes that his children will have a good future.

Therefore, Ning Weimin was inspired by Song Huagui's mother and daughter's participation in the filming of "The Last Emperor", and the suggestion he made was more effective than the favor he just gave to Kurosawa.

This time Kurosawa truly bowed his head and shook hands with Ning Weimin solemnly to express his gratitude.

"Thank you so much, President Ning, Hezi will be very happy to know about this. Anyway, on behalf of my little girl, I would like to thank you for your trust and care."

As for Ning Weimin, whether it is his bright smile or his very white teeth, it clearly illustrates one thing - people can be warm and harmonious, and society can be harmonious.