This director is vindictive.

Chapter 658 A Night of Stars on the Red Carpet: A Chronicle of Chinese-Language Cinema

Time flies by.

The premiere of the movie "Domestic Violence" is coming soon.

The movie was originally scheduled to be released earlier, but it was postponed due to the earlier 814 Welfare Festival.

Recently, the entire film and television industry, and the entertainment industry in general, has been filled with bitterness and resentment.

Everyone knows that the entertainment industry is an industry that desperately needs exposure.

Celebrities need exposure, and film and television works need exposure and promotion, but the number of spots for trending topics is limited at any given time.

During this period, Chen Mo and the 814 Welfare Festival, domestic violence, movie ticket surprises, and other topics undoubtedly dominated the most prominent positions.

At other times, other companies wouldn't sit idly by and watch Chen Mo consume most of the traffic during that period.

However, the situation was too special. Chen Mo was about to retire from the entertainment industry, which meant that this situation would only happen once. So even though they were unhappy and felt that they had suffered a huge loss, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and bear it.

If it were a celebrity, they would have been suppressed long ago.

However, given Chen Mo's status and position, there was no need for any kind of bomb protection.

On the one hand, Shengshi Group is one of the biggest power groups in the entertainment industry. On the other hand, Chen Mo is about to retire from the industry, so everyone has tacitly kept silent.

After all, if someone were to cause trouble at this time, targeting Chen Mo or trying to steal his attention, Chen Mo would just be leaving the entertainment industry; he's not dead.

The power of the relationship between Shengshi Pictures and Chen Mo is not something anyone can mess with.

This was Chen Mo's last film before retiring from the entertainment industry.

Although "Domestic Violence" is a realistic film, its popularity is in no way inferior to those big-budget productions.

Of course, the main issue is that the genre of the film is actually not important; what matters is that this is Chen Mo's farewell work.

Many moviegoers buy tickets specifically for this reason.

The claim that I owed Chen Mo a movie ticket wasn't just idle talk.

As netizens and movie fans put it, "You've taken so many perks from Chen Mo, and you've squeezed so much out of him, isn't that enough to make you buy a movie ticket?"

July 28, Beijing Workers' Stadium.

Chen Mo's final film will have its premiere here.

Even before the premiere began, the media had already reported on it extensively, saying that it might be the most luxurious and extravagant premiere in Chinese film history.

The same is true.

The day before the premiere, movie fans from all over the country spontaneously gathered in Beijing and waited outside the cinema.

Hundreds of well-known media outlets from all over the country sent reporters to the scene.

The red carpet stretched for over 100 meters from the film studio.

On both sides were media professionals who had arrived early to take their positions and prepare for the work.

Behind them were many movie fans from all over the country.

In fact, not all of them were fans of Chen Mo; quite a few were there simply to see the celebrity.

After all, everyone knows that tonight this place will gather the most dazzling stars and artists in the entire Chinese entertainment industry.

Even the tickets to the event and the right to walk the red carpet were fiercely contested by the celebrities.

Although it was just a premiere, Chen Mo's status and his impending retirement from the entertainment industry created a siphon effect for the premiere.

This also made the premiere a grand event in the Chinese entertainment industry.

As for the premiere tickets, they have already been resold on the secondary market for nearly six figures, but they are still hard to come by.

One reason is that although the premiere was held at the Workers' Stadium, which can accommodate a large number of people, there were still hundreds of celebrities attending.

Actually, if the restrictions had been loosened, there would have been even more.

There are also behind-the-scenes workers, such as directors and screenwriters.

The premiere tickets were not sold to the public; instead, they were given away as free tickets.

On the other hand, as everyone knows, tickets for a typical celebrity concert can cost thousands of dollars, and you can only see a few stars, even though you can listen to songs and experience the atmosphere.

But the same thing happens here too!

Here you can not only see hundreds of big stars, but also get up close and personal with them.

The weather was kind; a light rain had just fallen during the day, adding a touch of coolness to the hot summer.

However, the area outside the Workers' Stadium remained bustling with activity.

With such a large-scale premiere, the live streaming platform naturally wouldn't miss out on this phenomenal surge in viewership.

Douyin, Tiger Shark, and other live streaming platforms have obtained authorization to provide live coverage of the event.

At this very moment, the number of viewers in the live stream has exceeded ten million.

As evening approached, the first limousine slowly drove up and stopped in front of the red carpet.

The next moment, a deafening scream erupted from the scene.

The first to appear was surprisingly Zhao Liying, who had already retired from acting, leading the cast of the original "Meteor Shower" drama.

These actors are doing well or badly now, but even those who are not doing well will likely make a comeback after walking this red carpet.

"Ahhhhh! My youth has returned! It's been fifteen years!"

"My God! Zhao Liying is back? This wave of nostalgia is killing me!"

"The DNA from staying up all night watching dramas fifteen years ago has kicked in, and Chen Mo has actually invited them all!"

"long time no see!"

The background music that played was the theme song from the TV series "Meteor Shower" from back then.

As Chen Mo's first film after leaving acting to become a director, it can be said to carry countless feelings of Chen Mo's most die-hard fans.

Although "Meteor Shower" wasn't exactly a phenomenon back then, it's now considered Chen Mo's debut work and is adorned with a special aura.

As a result, when the theme song started playing, it even sparked a massive sing-along from the entire audience.

Three related topics were added to Weibo's trending topics list within ten minutes:
#MeteorShootTheStar cast reunite for the first time ever# (Breaking News)

#Zhao Liying's Status# (Boiling Point)

#ChenMoPremiereRecallsYouthfulNostalgia#
Soon, a second group of people appeared in front of the red carpet.

The crowd erupted in gasps once again.

Uncle Ying, whose hair had turned completely white, was helped onto the red carpet by Jing Tian, ​​followed by the main actors from the movie "Vampire Expert".

If we were to say which of Chen Mo's works would be the least remarkable today, it would probably be this one.

Although "Vampire Expert" is just an online movie, it is the pioneering work of online movies, and this series still holds the box office record for online movies.

"A half-bowl of clear water reflects the universe, a divine talisman commands ghosts and gods. The red string and glutinous rice are still here, let's meet the Taoist Lin of yesteryear again!"

"Uncle Ying! I didn't expect him to come!"

"Strictly speaking, isn't this Chen Mo's first film?"

"Those zombie-fighting Taoist priests who imitate Uncle Ying these days just don't have the same feel to it. It's a pity Uncle Ying is getting old, sigh!"

Perhaps the box office performance of "Vampire Expert" is simply not up to par compared to Chen Mo's other blockbuster films.

However, in terms of its reputation, influence, and popularity, this film is in no way inferior to other works.

Times have changed. Now that Chen Mo has achieved great success and is about to retire gracefully, arranging his red carpet walk in this way is enough to make the media feel both bittersweet and excited, because there are just too many hot topics.

Actually, you can tell the order of the red carpet walks from this.

Sure enough, the main cast of "Love is Not Blind" followed closely behind.

If we're talking about the film that truly laid the foundation for Chen Mo's status as a great director after his career transition, then this is probably the one that everyone would mention.

Because "Love is Not Blind" is Chen Mo's first true theatrical film.

From being underestimated to becoming a dark horse, from a story of heartbreak to a love bank, this film has created a lot of memories for Chen Mo.

"For some reason, I'm reminded of Chen Mo's three fingers!"

"Chen Mo's real awesomeness is that he actually came true on all the promises he made!"

"I watched it with my ex-ex-ex back then, sigh! Now she's remarried!"

"Who would have thought that this movie would break 3 million yuan at the box office and make Chen Mo's three fingers a reality?"

However, the next moment, the fans at the scene and the viewers in the live broadcast room couldn't help but laugh.

Because unlike the previous ones where a large group of people walked the red carpet together.

The next film to walk the red carpet is also from Chen Mo's work, "The Shallows," which is Chen Mo's second theatrical film.

But this time, Yang Mi was all alone. This kind of scene was nothing unusual for Boss Yang.

There's nothing we can do about it. Although "The Shallows" has other actors, it's just a one-man show!
The other actors were all extras.

Fortunately, it was Yang Mi's first public appearance since retiring from the entertainment industry, and everyone was quite respectful. Although there was a burst of laughter, it quickly turned into cheers and applause.

Then came the crew of "Caught in the Web," led by Gao Yuanyuan.

This movie, which created a real-life ending to the film's story, is naturally still fresh in people's minds.

However, netizens soon expressed their feelings.

"Good heavens, that bastard Chen Mo, he's got a woman in every movie!"

"That's right! So, Zhao Liying was the first one to be taken down?"

"I think so? Didn't she already reveal that it's an unspoken rule? Hahaha!"

"Yuanyuan's Ye Lanqiu is absolutely stunning!"

"Sunglasses Girl is indeed Sunglasses Girl, with fiery red lips, fair skin, beautiful face, and long legs. Chen Mo, that bastard, deserves to die!!"

Next up was the cast of "My Love from the Star," and Jing Tian walked the red carpet again.

However, this time the cheers were even louder because Chen Mo also appeared.

If there is still some debate about Chen Mo's greatest achievement in film, then in terms of television drama, "My Love from the Star" is undoubtedly number one!

This work, hailed as the pinnacle of idol dramas, even set a trend back then.

From smart homes to beer and fried chicken, and even traditional Chinese clothing, everything started with this drama.

A phenomenal work, undisputed!

"Aaaaaaah! The professor and Chihiro have teamed up again!"

"So is this an extension of the ending? The professor is back!"

"Back then, I wondered if there would be a sequel. I never imagined that after all these years, the sequel would be released just as Chen Mo was about to retire from the entertainment industry. Doesn't that seem a bit like a callback?"

Therefore, when the main cast of "My Love from the Star" appeared, the scene reached its first climax.

Countless people gasped and screamed.

If "My Love from the Star" is the pinnacle of Chen Mo's television drama career...

So, "Dying to Survive" can probably be considered the work that established Chen Mo as the leading actor in realistic films.

This film truly achieved, to some extent, that it changed reality.

Following that, Chen Mo starred in several of his films, including "Candle in the Tomb" and "Mojin: The Lost Legend".

As the lead actors of these films and television series walked the red carpet, it was as if Chen Mo was reliving his old dreams, and it also took movie fans and audiences on a journey through Chen Mo's directorial history.

That was not only Chen Mo's youth, but also the youth of the audience.

It's even more like a chronicle of Chinese entertainment films.

Each of these works was a standout in its time.

Although "Meteor Shower" was Chen Mo's directorial debut, it achieved the highest ratings in its time slot.

"Mr. Zombie" ushered in the era of online movies.

"Love is Not Blind" is the pinnacle of domestic chick flicks!
The Shallows is the highest-grossing one-man thriller.

The film "Caught in the Web" not only created the first major case of combating cyberbullying, but also marked the beginning of bringing movies into reality!
"Dying to Survive"
It can be said that each of their works represents the hottest topic of that year!

As these people walked the red carpet, countless movie fans and viewers couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

A legendary director in the Chinese entertainment industry, these works speak for themselves.

After Chen Mo's "works exhibition" was over.

Soon, screams erupted again from the crowd.

Because following closely behind is a star-studded lineup from Hong Kong Island, led by the kung fu superstar Jackie Chan, who is over seventy years old!

Following closely behind were a group of veteran stars from Hong Kong Island, including the Four Heavenly Kings, who all came together.

The Four Heavenly Kings have all grown old, but they still represent the memories of an era.

Cheers and screams erupted from the crowd.

Although everyone had guessed that Chen Mo's final farewell premiere would be star-studded, these scenes still left everyone deeply moved.

You have to understand, the Four Heavenly Kings are practically antique stars.

How many years has it been since they last appeared in the same frame?
As a result, they ended up appearing together again tonight.

Regardless of their current popularity, the Four Heavenly Kings once represented the four most popular stars in Hong Kong.

"As expected of Chen Mo!"

"The Four Heavenly Kings have all been invited!"

"If Brother Jackie Chan is here, it's perfectly normal for the Four Heavenly Kings to come too!"

As the stars of Hong Kong Island walked the red carpet, the next moment, another incredibly stunning scene unfolded.

Because the people who appeared were indeed somewhat unexpected.

It turns out that Zhang Yimou is leading the cast.

That's alright. Although Chen Mo joked about Zhang Yimou during the live stream, they are actually good friends in private.

But what surprised people the most was that Zhang Yimou didn't appear alone; he brought a group of actresses who were also his leading ladies.

The other "Zhang Yimou girls" are fine, but the key point is that Gong Li actually came too.

After all, there's been a lot of speculation in the entertainment industry about Zhang Yimou and Gong Li's relationship, and the two haven't been seen together for many years.

They actually appeared together today.

This hand is truly unmatched!

"No, is Chen Mo really going to wipe out the entire Chinese entertainment industry?"

"Isn't that right? Although Zhang Yimou has been controversial in recent years, he is indeed indispensable when it comes to Chinese-language films!"

"Isn't the key point that even Gong Li attended? You know, she and Zhang Yimou haven't appeared together for many years!"

"If Zhang Yimou appears with his leading ladies, then what about Stephen Chow and his leading ladies?"

The title of "National Director" is well-deserved. Despite the many controversies surrounding Zhang Yimou, his position in the Chinese entertainment industry has always been quite stable.

Many movie fans didn't expect that their words would come true; they had just talked about the "Star Girl" when...
The next moment, Stephen Chow, with his full head of white hair, was also surrounded by beautiful women.

Among them is Huang Shengyi, a former "Star Girl" who also had a falling out with Stephen Chow.

Stephen Chow, perhaps also because those people exposed his private personality, has received both praise and criticism.

Or perhaps, since "The Mermaid" and "The Demon's Strike," it seems that the magic potion has disappeared.

But he remains the undisputed king of Chinese-language comedy films, without a doubt!

For the general public, whether Stephen Chow is stingy or serious in private is not a big deal.

People love Stephen Chow's movies and the classic roles he played.

He's the king of nonsensical comedy who makes you ready to burst into laughter the moment he appears!
He's the king of comedy who, whenever I'm in a bad mood, can make me temporarily forget my troubles and laugh out loud!
Next up was the Chen family, the poet.

Although poet Chen has always been controversial, some of his early remarks made him disliked by many.

At the same time, because most of his movies can only be watched in half, he is also jokingly called the "half-movie director". It seems that in recent years, he has been criticized for living off his past achievements, but you have to admit it.

"Farewell My Concubine" is indeed a classic in the history of Chinese cinema.

Next up is Feng Dagang's family!

This is also a director whose reputation is mixed.

But in that era when Chinese-language films were just beginning to flourish, he was indeed the king of the Lunar New Year film season!
Although Feng Xiaogang's comedies are now considered outdated, and his personal character is criticized, he is still an unavoidable figure when discussing Chinese-language films.

In that era, Zhang Yimou, Chen Yimou, and Feng Dagang were arguably the three most famous directors of the Fifth Generation.

He can be considered a benchmark representative of the Fifth Generation of directors!

After the fifth-generation directors walked the red carpet, the sixth-generation directors soon followed suit.

They were a group of "rebellious and reflective" figures during the darkest era of Chinese-language cinema.

They focus on taboo social realities and record the confusion and bewilderment of ordinary people during historical transition periods.

Compared to the fifth generation of directors, they were not as well-known in their early years, but they were frequent winners of the three major European awards.

Of course, it's also a frequent name on the list of banned films!
They are equally indispensable parts of the Chinese-language film industry, and they left an extremely significant mark on that era. (End of Chapter)

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like