Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

After returning to the capital from Sanya, Hainan, the crew of "Youth" has made final preparations, and now they are waiting for the studio to be set up and the logistics to be ready.

After Labor Day, the exteriors and studios of the Chuhe Huairou studio were completed, and other role actors in the film have also joined the crew.

It stands to reason that Shanhe's projects have extremely strong appeal to actors, and there is always no shortage of big names. In the film, the parents of Yi Yi don't have many scenes, but their roles are indispensable.

Gong Li had repeatedly expressed to Shanhe that she could play the role of Yi's mother in a guest role, and many big-name Hollywood stars also expressed their interest in helping Bruckheimer with a guest appearance.

But Shanhe Tongtong shied away from it and only selected some unknown actors with passable acting skills according to the routine.

"Youth" is different from "The Universe" in that the movie is adapted from a novel, so it is not lacking in popularity, and it is a relatively serious movie subject.

The core character is Young Yi. Shanhe's idea is very simple, allowing the audience to focus all their attention on Young Yi from the beginning of the film.

The acting skills of other characters are just passable. If some big-name stars are used, it will divert the audience's attention too much and lead to a partial imbalance in the rhythm of the film.

The core of "Young Yi" was made very clear to the crew by Shanhe from the very beginning. There are only Young Yi and Richard Parker, the tiger, and the fantasy rafting journey!

The filming of "The Young Man" was about to begin, but at this moment, Shanhe received a long-awaited call from the country.

Shanhe and the crew were busy adjusting the simulated intensity of the artificial storm in the studio when Han Shanping called.

Shanhe exchanged a few words with the crew members beside him, then walked aside and answered the phone.

"Uncle Han, you haven't called me in a while. Why are you so free today?"

"I have to have some free time. It's the same with you. I never get a call from you!"

"You are the leader of the Chinese film industry who has many things to do. How dare I disturb your daily work? As long as you always have requests, just give me a call. I can't wait for your orders!"

"Haha... You are already a father, but you are still so good at talking nonsense. Okay, I won't stop talking nonsense with you. Come to China Film Academy tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Someone wants to ask you for help!"

"Looking for my help?"

Shanhe walked into the office with the phone in hand, closed the door and asked with doubts:

"You still need to arrange this matter yourself. It's not an ordinary busy job, right? Uncle Han, please give me some fresh air!"

"You should have paid attention to last year's evacuation operation and the Mekong River case, right?"

"certainly!"

Shanhe understood the intention of Han Shanping's call.

"Uncle Han, do you mean that China Film is planning to put these two international events on the big screen?"

"It's not China Film. I don't have that much energy. The person you want to meet is not me. I'm just a middleman. Of course, China Film will be deeply involved and I will also be the producer!"

Han Shanping's answer surprised Shanhe, but he immediately remembered several movies with the main theme. According to his memory, these movies should not have appeared so early!

Is this a change I've brought about?

Shanhe's silence on the phone made Han Shanping on the other end laugh.

"Why, you boy will feel angry sometimes! I think you have been very troublesome in these years. Westerners have been disturbed by you time and time again. This time it is time to show the saint in China. "The Wind" is A classic with a domestic theme, I still remember the patriotic craze it sparked!”

"I'm not thinking about how to shirk, but about how to better complete the task. I am duty-bound to be called by the country!"

"We all know you can shoulder the burden. Let's talk about it when you come. Let's set a time!"

"Just tomorrow morning, okay?"

"Okay, we'll wait for you in the office at nine o'clock tomorrow morning!"

"Okay, Uncle Han, let's see you tomorrow!"

"Come early!"

"clear!"

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As soon as he hung up the phone, Shanhe immediately turned on his computer without any hesitation and looked up relevant information about the "evacuation of overseas Chinese" and the "Mekong River Case".

Although he had known for a long time that these two major events last year would be put on the big screen, he did not expect that they would be linked to him so quickly.

As soon as I typed "evacuate overseas Chinese" into the computer, last year's exciting "evacuation of overseas Chinese from North Africa" ​​operation appeared again before my eyes.

The source of this evacuation operation lies in the deliberate incitement of Europe and the United States, which later became the infamous "RLB Spring" and "Color Revolution".

A certain country in North Africa is a sparsely populated country, and the grassroots organizations are very primitive. The government functions are limited. Tribes, large and small, are the real "government" of the local people.

But with Western infiltration and co-optation, tribal leaders began to seek to govern themselves. They received Western weapons and financial support, and countless armed factions sprang up in the country overnight.

"Chaos" was a major feature of the country's civil war. At that time, not only were government forces and opposition forces at war, but neutral government forces, rebel government forces, government mercenaries, and opposition guerrillas were also active at the same time.

These people do not belong to each other and fight with each other. Some of the armed forces even have no political aspirations. They just want to rob, kill and divide territory. They are no different from bandits.

From an external perspective, the North African War was actually a war started by the West to compete for oil resources and undermine the North African Alliance advocated by the country.

But what is less known is that the West also wants to use the war to drive Chinese and Russian investment out of North Africa.

China has tens of billions of dollars invested in the country, but with the war, all investments were in vain.

These losses were secondary. The bigger problem faced at that time was how to ensure the safety of nearly 40,000 Chinese migrant workers.

As an oil-exporting country, the country has a large number of foreign assets and a large number of foreign workers, businessmen, and technicians working here.

After a few days of chaos, the local Chinese people also suffered, and these people became the key targets of armed attacks.

Therefore, in the month when the riots occurred, the Chinese government made up its mind to evacuate all Chinese expatriates in North Africa at all costs.

An epic "evacuation" operation began. In just a few days, with the joint efforts of diplomats and civil forces, our country evacuated more than 20,000 overseas Chinese and compatriots in the country.

Within the next half month, China mobilized two cruise ships, five large cargo ships, more than 120 aircraft, dozens of buses, and a warship.

A total of nearly 50,000 compatriots and their families were evacuated from North Africa. At the same time, nearly 3,000 friends from a dozen other countries were also taken away.

Compared with the much-criticized evacuation operations in Western countries, the global media has praised China's lightning evacuation of overseas Chinese. The Chinese government has demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility and efficient organizational means.

Internationally, this incident is regarded as a landmark event of China's active return to overseas affairs.

Shanhe quickly understood the country's intentions. China needed to publicize this evacuation operation to the world. This meant that China's vision would gradually shift from domestic to overseas.

He, a world-famous director and writer, is naturally the best medium.

Shanhe also believes that this is also his responsibility!

Another incident, the "Mekong River Case", should also have this consideration.

In April this year, the main criminal Nokang and several accomplices who killed 13 Chinese crew members in the Golden Triangle section of the Mekong River and framed the Chinese crew members were escorted to China.

The Mekong River case is one of the most serious violent incidents that my country has encountered overseas. It not only exposed the complex security situation in the Mekong River Basin, but also prompted the Chinese government to take a series of measures.

It has allowed China to change its understanding and strategy of Southeast Asia, from passive response to active participation, and from unilateral action to multilateral cooperation.

These two major events are showing changes in China's foreign policy.

A big country needs to give its citizens enough sense of security, and the people of a strong country must have enough dignity overseas!

Anyone who offends our strong men will be killed no matter how far away!

The next morning, Shanhe walked into the office of the chairman of China Film Group Corporation with pride.

At this time, waiting for Shanhe in the office were a soldier and a policeman.

"I won't introduce the mountains and rivers to you, you all know them!"

Han Shanping pulled Shanhe and said to the two people who were standing upright:

"Shanhe, let me introduce to you. This is Yu Ziqiang, the director of the external relations department of Bayi Film Studio, and this is Xing Guowei, the production director of the Golden Shield Film and Television Center. Their identities are more complicated than their positions. I'm looking for you today. You came here just to make a movie!”

"Director Yu, Director Xing, hello!"

Shanhe shook hands with the two of them one after another,

"I am honored to be recognized by you. I am very proud that the country will think of me when something happens. You can tell me that I am a Chinese and it is my duty to serve the country!"

"Hello, Shanhe! I've heard of the famous name for a long time, but today I saw it and it is indeed well-deserved!"

"indeed so!"

“Everyone sat down and said, there’s no need to be so polite!”

Han Shanping patted Shanhe's arm and said with a smile,

"I watched this kid Shanhe grow up. He doesn't have any tricks. If you have anything to say, just say it. We, China Film Group, will vouch for him. He will definitely be able to do everything beautifully!"

"Then let me tell you first!"

Xing Guowei from Golden Shield Film and Television Center looked at Yu Ziqiang on the side and spoke first,

"Shanhe, I believe Factory Director Han has already greeted you. What I am here for this time is the Mekong River case. This case is extremely representative. We need to make some appropriate noises to the outside world to express the attitude of the Chinese police. Chinese citizens cannot be violated or slandered overseas! The Chinese police will seek justice for their compatriots anywhere in the world!

The most appropriate way to express one's position is to adapt a film and television drama, and the first thing the leaders thought of was you, but they didn't expect that it happened to happen to Bayi Factory! "

Yu Ziqiang, who was wearing the chief's military uniform, said more directly,

"Last year's evacuation operation in North Africa was very successful. This was mainly led by the diplomatic department. Our army also dispatched some appropriate protection. When a country is strong, it must have military power to match it. And I came to you just to use it. Movies and TV series are used to demonstrate our determination. We have the ability to protect the basic rights and interests of Chinese citizens on a global scale. This is also the bounden duty of our military. We do not cause trouble, but we are not afraid of it!"

Shan He raised his head and looked at the serious faces of the two people opposite him, then looked at Han Shanping next to him, and asked:

"Then let me get it straight, what are your specific requirements for the movie, and to what extent can I adapt the events?"

"We in the military have no requirements, as long as we don't distort or slander. For the rest, you are the expert. You can just follow the normal process of the movie. Of course, before we start shooting, we have to read the script first. After shooting, we have to read it first. Film! As for your requests, you can ask us directly and our army will fully support you!

"The same goes for our police. Although we don't have the big guys like their army, we still have equipment like explosion-proof armored vehicles and helicopters!"

"No request is the biggest request!"

Shanhe laughed and joked, and then expressed his thoughts,

"This is what I think. To maximize the publicity effect of a movie, you have to make the movie good-looking, and you need to operate it according to the operating model of commercial movies. Both Bayi Film Studio and Golden Shield Film and Television are producers and investors. What do you think about joining in the preparatory work for the project and cooperating with China Film and Chuhe Film and Television?”

"Of course this is no problem!"

"Can!"

Shanhe nodded and continued:

"In addition, the gestation and preparation period of the project must be at least one year. It is impossible for me to make two films at the same time. My idea is to direct one and produce the other."

Yu Ziqiang still answered very directly,

"No problem. It's a good time to release it in two years. By then, our first aircraft carrier should have completed its sea trials. We will then start building the second and third ships. From now on, the Chinese Navy will move towards the open sea, mountains and rivers, I hope you can personally direct this movie and capture the momentum of our Chinese Navy. Our Chinese Navy officers are not afraid of challenges!"

Han Shanping was the only one with a surprised look on his face.

"You said that, we will have an aircraft carrier next year?"

Yu Ziqiang didn't answer, just smiled.

"The navy has been suffering from it for more than ten or twenty years, and they can no longer hold it in any longer!"

Xing Guowei glanced at Yu Ziqiang, made a joke and said to Shanhe:

"Shanhe, it doesn't matter if it's a little late. Don't treat me differently. The Navy is very good, and our police are not bad either. I'll send you some internal information on this major Mekong River case in two days. You will definitely be very interested. , this time our Chinese police are showing off their power outside the territory, which is a milestone victory for the Chinese police!”

Yu Ziqiang seems to be extremely calm, but the soldier's desire to win is undoubtedly revealed.

"We have also prepared non-public information on the evacuation of overseas Chinese! Speaking of milestones, this evacuation operation is the strongest news in the new century for China!"

"Director Yu, Director Xing, don't worry, since I have accepted the task, I will do my best to complete it!"

Shanhe solemnly assured the two of them,

"This is a scene and picture that every Chinese person wants to see. I am honored to have such an opportunity to participate and witness!"

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