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Chapter 138 Chapter 130 Eight: Feng Xiaogang

"Run it!"Dad" was written very smoothly. Shanhe created the atmosphere of the script very lightly. Li Changchun, the male lead, is persistent with a sense of joy, and strict with purity.

Shanhe refers to "Let's Wrestle!""Dad", the movie was set up as a commercial film from the beginning, and it abandoned the didactic taste of domestic theme movies.

The protagonists are not great and upright, but their minor flaws are the laugh points of the entire movie, allowing the audience to better engage with the story and be affected by the protagonist's experiences.

Shanhe's suggestion and the progress of the script were valued by the Beijing Olympic Bidding Committee from the very beginning.

Movies are a common commodity and art all over the world. If a sports movie can be released overseas, it will be of great help to Beijing's Olympic bid promotion.

In case the box office performs well, the publicity effect will increase exponentially.

The Beijing Olympics Bid Committee has sent people to communicate with China Film Group, and the outline of Shanhe's script has been handed over to Han Shanping.

The actual helmsman of China Film and Television, who just came to power last year, did not dare to neglect the request of the Beijing Olympics Bid Committee.

In Han Shanping's view, "Run!"The outline of the story of "Dad" is not brilliant. The plot is a bit simple. The male lead is a retired athlete with a patriarchal feudal ideology. Can this film reflect the vigorous development of sports in our country?

Qiu Shanhe is a well-known young writer overseas, so his standard should not be bad!Let's wait for his complete script to come out!
At this time, Han Shanping was busy preparing for theater reform, and soon became troubled by many trivial matters. "Run!"Dad" was temporarily left aside.

Ten days later, the first draft of the script was completed, and Shan He reviewed it himself.

Unlike Tianzhu's original film, the status of women in China is not low, and the heroine's struggle for women is not the focus and soul of the script.

"Run it!The plot of "Dad" revolves around sports and life, destiny and faith. It may not be as shocking as the original film, but it can still bring excitement and thinking to people.

Shanhe revised and supplemented his first draft non-stop. The time was tight, and he had to get the script out as soon as possible.

Here, Martin Scorsese has been in China for three days. As soon as he arrived in Shanghai, he contacted Qu Ling. After learning that Shanhe was in the capital, he rushed to the capital again.

At this time, Shanhe was immersed in the script, and Martin Scorsese could not contact Shanhe.

However, his life in the capital was not monotonous. Martin's reputation in the film circle was not low. As soon as he arrived in the capital, the domestic film circle got the news, and there was an endless stream of Chinese directors who came to visit and entertain him.

Beijing Film Academy also invited Martin Scorsese to give a speech at the school, and held a discussion called "Collision of Chinese and American Film Masters".

Zhang Yi, Chen Kaige and Martin discussed on the stage the development of art films and the prospects of commercial films in China.

Students and media reporters from Beijing Film Academy filled the auditorium of Beijing Film Academy. This discussion aroused the collective attention of the film circle.

During the discussion, the three famous directors exchanged views on the creative inspiration, style formation and on-site shooting experience of the film.

Martin Scorsese also introduced the entire production process of Hollywood movies and made some suggestions for Chinese movies.

After the exchange between the three of them, the discussion entered the student questioning session. The students in the audience were very curious about Hollywood movie masters, and raised their hands to ask questions.

"Mr. Martin, are you coming to China this time to shoot a work about the background of Huaguo? Can you tell me its name?"

"Haha, this classmate guessed it right. The purpose of my coming to China is indeed for a new work. You are all familiar with the name of the new work, "Parasite"!"

Martin's answer caused a roar in the audience. Zhang Yimou and Brother Chen Kai had already received the news, but they were calm as usual.

"Glad to hear this news, Mr. Martin, what do you think of the description of country M in "Parasite"?"

"Well! Qiu is an outstanding writer. It only took him a month to understand the bottom life of country M. The phenomenon of class solidification is very common in country M, but it is really shocking to have it portrayed by a Chinese boy. Sigh! I would love to talk to Yau about the creative process of "Parasite", I think our cooperation is a match made in heaven!"

"What do you think about the shrinking of commercial films in China? Shanhe's works have been adapted one after another in country M, but no one cares about them in China. What do you think?"

"This classmate asked a very pointed question, haha, I don't know much about Chinese films. Art films are the representatives of films and a shining pearl. China has made great achievements in this aspect. Commercial films are more complicated. , it is an entire industrial process, and there are too many reasons that can lead to the shrinkage of the film market. You need to find it yourself! As for Qiu’s works, I personally like them very much, and I have no way of knowing the others."

Zhang Yimou and Chen Kai looked a little embarrassed on the stage. Upon seeing this, the host immediately spoke and took the topic away. The focus of the discussion gradually shifted to the production and distribution of the movie.

However, the media's attention was not diverted. The next day, the news that "Parasite" would be shown on the big screen was on the front pages of various newspapers.

The director of the University of M came all the way from the other side of the Pacific Ocean to China just to find Shanhe to cooperate with him. Common people like to watch this kind of gimmick!
For a while, the news of Martin Scorsese's coming to China was widely circulated, while the domestic movie circle was silent.

Shanhe completed the modification of "Let's Run!"Dad, I didn't know about Martin Scorsese's visit.

On his tenth day in China, Martin Scorsese saw the somewhat haggard Shanhe in the hotel cafe.

"Martin, hello, I'm sorry for making you wait in China for so long!"

"Haha, Qiu, you don't have to be polite. I'm very happy in China. You Chinese people are so hospitable!"

Shanhe smiled and looked at Martin Scorsese, "Martin, I attach great importance to "Parasite", you know this is my first adult literature novel, it is the pinnacle of my current creation, I hope to have a mature Talented director to perform it, very happy to meet you in Huaguo, you are a film master, you should have your own ideas about the whole film, right?"

Martin Scorsese took out the storyboard script in his bag, handed it to Shanhe and said, "Of course, Yau, my idea for the screen of "Parasite" started from the first day I watched it. This is my plan. Take a look at some of the storyboard scripts!"

Shanhe took the storyboard script from Martin's hand and began to read it.

Martin on the opposite side continued his words, "Qiu, you have a good grasp of the overall atmosphere of "Parasite". I will continue this atmosphere. There will be a strong contrast between joy and heaviness. The light and music of the entire movie will add to the atmosphere." This kind of contrast paves the way until the final shattering!"

Shanhe raised his head, looked at Martin and nodded in approval, "Martin, what you said is very good. Besides, your painting skills are good. Give me some time to finish reading it!"

More than ten minutes later, Shanhe finished reading Martin's storyboard, "Martin, the name of the master is indeed well-deserved, the storyboard is very clear at a glance, I, a layman, can imagine the picture you conceived, and I can see that you have great interest in "Parasite." "It attaches great importance to!"

Martin Scorsese, who was affirmed, was naturally a little happy, "I plan to use "Parasite" to hit the Oscars, and Disney Pictures also has this plan. Yau, we will definitely win the Oscars next year together!"

"Okay!" Shanhe returned the script to Martin, "I wish you success, and we have a happy cooperation!"

Martin Scorsese smiled and raised his coffee cup, "Happy cooperation, Qiu, you will be invited to the Oscars next year!"

"Haha! Martin, I'll wait for your good news. Besides, you can discuss the choice of actors with Jerry, and I won't interfere. I can't get away now, so I have to trouble you!"

"Haha, this is good news for us, don't worry! There is a saying in Huaguo about employing people!"

"Employees are not suspicious!"

"Yes, that's it. Don't doubt the employment, don't doubt my professionalism and Bruckheimer's!"

Shanhe laughed, "Okay! Then I'll sit back and enjoy it."

After getting Shanhe's approval, Martin Scorsese rushed back to Hollywood without stopping. He had to participate in writing the script to ensure that the film was within his control.

After Shanhe submitted the script, "Let's Run!""Father" was soon handed over to Mr. Yuan.

It took him an afternoon to read the entire script. Mr. Yuan is not an insider in the film industry, and he has no fixed standard for the quality of the script.

The whole script gives him the feeling that there is passion in joy, and a pure and strict but joyful father image emerges in front of his eyes. Touching the red line, Shanhe did a great job!

The script must be filmed as soon as possible!
Early the next morning, the script was in Han Shanping's hands, and he was told to evaluate the script and shoot it as soon as possible!

After reading the script, Han Shanping smacked his forehead with emotion. This is the best script he has read in the past two years. Although the plot is simple, the content is very substantial. The entire script is smooth and silky, and the characters are vivid and moving. The ups and downs, the final success makes people excited, everything is there!
Shanhe's talent really lives up to its reputation!
Who should I ask to direct?
This is a commercial film, and Feng Xiaogang is the most famous commercial film director in China!

Let’s ask the Olympic bid committee’s opinion first, Shanhe has to approve it too!
Feng Xiaogang, whom Han Shanping was worried about, was also reviewing the script, and Shi Kang's script finally came out.

"Death of a Big Shot" is the name of this script. Feng Xiaogang is basically satisfied with the script, but the title is a bit disappointing!
Feng Xiaogang crossed out the last two words with a pen, and called it "Big Wrist".

That's it, let's start building the crew!

At this time, the phone on the table rang. Feng Xiaogang picked it up and saw an unknown number!

"Hello, who are you?"

"I, Han Shanping! Is it Xiaogang?"

"Hey, Mr. Han, the phone number is wrong! You still have to call me yourself, call me at random, and I'll report to you!"

"Don't be such a poor person. I have something serious to do with you. Are you free now? Come to the Beijing Olympics Bid Committee as soon as you are free!"

"Ah! The Olympic bid committee? Isn't it China Film Group!"

"It's the Olympic Bidding Committee, come here as soon as you have time, I'll wait for you here!"

"Okay! I'm leaving now."

Feng Xiaogang put down the phone, a little confused, what can the Olympic bid committee do with me?

Puzzled in his mind, he acted quickly. He put on a coat and walked out of the room. The boss of China Film Group, you can't afford to offend him!

Feng Xiaogang quickly rushed to the Beijing Olympic Bidding Committee, and the staff took him into He Jining's office.

As soon as Feng Xiaogang entered the door, he saw Han Shanping drinking tea and chatting with a middle-aged man, with a handsome young man sitting next to him. Isn't this a mountain and river?
"Xiaogang, you came here really fast. Come and sit down. Let me introduce you. This is He Jining, the office director of the Olympic Bidding Committee. I don't need to say the other one, you should know him!" Han Shanping saw Feng Xiaogang enter the door , introduced him.

Feng Xiaogang walked up and raised his hand, "Hello, Director He. I am Feng Xiaogang. I work in the film industry. Hello, Shanhe. I have heard of you for a long time. This is the first time we meet. Please take care of me!"

Shanhe stood up, stretched out his hand to hold Feng Xiaogang and responded, "Director Feng, it's a pleasure to meet you. It's not me who takes care of you, but you who have to take care of me next time!"

Feng Xiaogang was a little stunned by Shanhe's words.

"Xiaogang, sit down first, come, have some tea!" Han Shanping greeted Feng Xiaogang.

Feng Xiaogang sat down as he said, and took a sip of tea from his teacup, "Mr. Han, I'm so confused. What can Director He and Shanhe ask me for? They won't ask me to make a movie, will they?"

"Hey, you really guessed it, Xiaogang, this is the script, written by Shanhe, please read it first!" Han Shanping smiled and handed the script to Feng Xiaogang.

"Ah, it's really true!" Feng Xiaogang took the script and said, "Shanhe wrote it, then I have to read it carefully, Director Han Shanhe, then I'm being rude!"

"Director Feng, you are being polite, please!" He Jining responded with a smile.

More than half an hour passed with the two of them chatting quietly. Feng Xiaogang raised his head and picked up the cup and took a sip of tea.

"I knew it was a good script after reading the first part. Li Changchun is very recognizable as a character. Mr. Han, I can't read the whole script here. Tell me what you have to say!"

Han Shanping smiled and said to He Jining: "Director He, come and explain to Xiaogang! This film is mainly led by your Olympic bid committee, and we at China Film Group will fully cooperate!"

"Okay! Since Mr. Han said so, let me introduce the situation to Director Feng!" He Jining responded with a smile, "It's actually very simple. Shanhe came up with an idea and wrote a script. The Olympic Bidding Committee adopted Shanhe We are going to ask you to film the script, and we will seek overseas distribution to publicize the capital’s determination to bid for the Olympics!”

He Jining added tea to Feng Xiaogang, "Mr. Han recommended you to the Olympic bid committee, and Shanhe also recognized your ability, but the time is tight, and it is best to produce a film before May!"

After hearing this, Feng Xiaogang picked up the tea cup and was stunned for a while, "Director He, if nothing else, since the Olympic Bid Committee believes in me, I will take this job! I will try my best to film it well."

(End of this chapter)