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Chapter 43 Super Ice Shards (Seeking First Subscription)
Shen Shandeng praised it, saying, "Apple" is a realistic film that is popular for overseas awards, a film about the urban fringe. Director Jia and others have also made films like this.

"But," without him saying it, Fan Bingbing leaned against the bed and, word by word, led him to the next part.

“Yes, but,” Shen Shandeng said, “the trend is for the countries in the Great American alliance system, not for us.”

"Let me break it down and you'll understand. It's about the urban fringe; the film's theme is the marginalized groups in the city."

"First of all, there must be cities, so that won't work. What they want is the countryside; their dream is that we're still in the Qing Dynasty."

"The periphery corresponds to the center. In other words, there are still people in the city who benefit from the center, which is even more unacceptable."

“The masses are a disaster, meaning that there are people on the periphery and in the center of the city, and even quite a few people.”

"Isn't this a normal city in a Western country? In fact, if it weren't for the sirens that sound every few tens of minutes, you would have good public security."

"My God! This is terrible for a Western film festival. There are cities, cities with a lot of people, central populations and peripheral populations, and good public security."

"The director wanted to show his concern for marginalized groups by making films on this subject, thereby demonstrating his sense of morality."

"They still have a sense of morality, they are people with 'noble' feelings, they are upright gentlemen."

"There are cities, populations, public order, and even virtuous people. This is outrageous."

"The subject matter is irrelevant; this isn't the stereotype they're looking for."

"From a director's perspective, shooting films about the urban fringe is about showing that I use art to pay attention to marginalized populations and follow Western values."

"But for the West, this is offensive."

Fan Bingbing fell silent.

She originally thought that Shen Shandeng would talk to her about art, and then undress, displaying his artist persona.

Who knew that our conversation about pursuing awards overseas would be so insightful?

The key point is that she understood it!
This is even crazier than the last time we talked about the Chinese entertainment industry!

Fan Bingbing broke down and said, "You, that's a fallacy!"

"Whether it's crooked or not, you know in your heart."

Shen Shandeng said, “By my standards, look at the subject matter of ‘Tuya’. Isn’t it exceptionally gifted? The story of the grasslands and the primitive scenery are far superior to ‘Apple’s’ choice of urban subjects.”

At this point, Shen Shandeng couldn't help but complain: "What are you guys thinking? There are high-level glassworkers in the character classes."

"Doesn't Li Yu understand? High-rise glass worker, this job means working in high-rise buildings, and there can't be a shortage of them, otherwise it can't be considered a job."

"If you only have this one character, no matter how unusual the angle you choose, it won't make a difference."

"To put it bluntly, even if it were real sex in a skyscraper, it would be pointless if two people of the same sex were doing it. In the first place, the skyscraper shouldn't even exist!"

"Unless you can call it 'Lost in Beijing' and try to get it banned, you might have a chance."

"Your inclusion in the main competition is probably related to this changed name; it has a really bad vibe."

"High-rise glassworker"

Shen Shandeng clicked his tongue in amazement, and he even chuckled as he spoke.

One can only imagine the dilemma faced by the art director and the relevant committee members.

Is this flattery?

This is a slap in their face.

Fan Bingbing remained silent for a long time.

My head was ringing faintly; years of artistic knowledge had vanished in an instant.

If she weren't involved, if she weren't the lead actress, if she weren't the one who brought the project together, she could deceive herself, but she is.

Fan Bingbing shivered, grabbed a pillow, and threw it onto the bed.

Then, he hit himself.

"Don't, don't do this."

Shen Shandeng quickly hugged her to calm her down.

Fan Bingbing cried, and then shattered.

"You're so mean! Why are you telling me all this? Do you know how much I suffered to make this movie? You've made me look like a clown!"

During her breakdown, Fan Bingbing recounted many behind-the-scenes stories of "Apple".

In order to get the project approved, it was first made into a co-production and registered in Hong Kong Island.

When that didn't work, they switched to Bona Film Group, who had connections, and that's how they barely made it through.

Shen Shandeng was speechless.

It turns out that it was you "predecessors" who paved the way to the end.

With two years to go before the Olympics, regulations regarding international film awards have been tightened.

Shen Shandeng had considered pursuing awards overseas, but he thought it was excessive at the time. Later, he learned that some predecessors had used time slots to please outsiders.

To put it simply, the stereotypes that later generations have about art films are now being addressed by relevant departments.

The mere mention of receiving external awards evokes thoughts of stigmatization and of using one's own shameful or admirable deeds to please the West; it has become a conditioned reflex.

One generation plants trees so that another can enjoy the shade; another cuts down trees so that another can be exposed to the scorching sun.

One radish, one hole. The fifth and sixth generations who are already in the hole can continue filming, but the new "radish" brings new rules.

At this rate, if some "radishes" (referring to certain individuals or groups) self-destruct, retire, or pass away, the position may not be passed on.

In some later films that couldn't be released and instead played the victim, it was most likely not because the relevant authorities were sabotaging them, but because the film itself had a problem.

It's not fair to say that all ten out of ten films are like this, but it's probably true that nine and a half out of ten are.

Trust the average level of the film industry.

The sunlight shone on my face.

The winter sun is warm.

Wow!
The sound of water woke Fan Bingbing. She opened her eyes, her pupils contracting instinctively. She looked at her clothes but didn't move. Then, remembering what happened last night, she relaxed.

Emotional stress, coupled with the fatigue of travel, caused her to fall asleep.

Fan Bingbing wiped her face with a wet wipe and subconsciously teased Shen Shandeng, who had just come out of the bathroom after taking a shower: "I gave you a chance yesterday, are you alright?"

Shen Shandeng immediately turned red with fever.

Then Fan Bingbing realized she was wrong, terribly wrong.

"I was wrong, I'm sorry."

"late."

"Let me use the restroom first, let me take a shower first."

Fan Bingbing managed to get some time to take care of her personal hygiene, and then the humidity in the bathroom gradually increased, and slowly water started to come out of her body.

"Is it okay? Is it okay?"

"No!"

"Say it again?"

"Perfect! Absolutely perfect! Incredibly perfect!"

Am I alright?

"fine."

"Can I do it?"

"You're amazing! You're amazing!"

Am I a man?

"Forget it! Forget it!"

"Am I a man?"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

What kind of man am I?

"You are a dignified and upright man!"

"Do you have a problem with Chen Hao being in the film?"

"Have!"

"Say it again?" "Yes."

"Say it again."

"That's all, I accept it, that's all. Chen Hao should have played the role, I shouldn't have been angry."

"You get angry for no reason, therefore you're a bad woman!"

"I'm not"

"Yes!"

"no."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"What is it?"

"I'm a bad woman! I'm a bad woman! I stole Mimi's man, I'm a bad woman, waaaaaah~~~"

60 minute later.

Forget about bad women, even if you called her a cat or dog, Fan Bingbing would accept it.

"you are not human!"

Fan Bingbing returned from the highest heavens and timidly began to accuse.

"Steamed buns, you disagree?"

Shen Shandeng glanced at her: "Let's make this clear first, I'm afraid you won't be used to it, so I haven't gone all out yet."

"Of course, you can try."

Shen Shandeng gave Fan Bingbing a choice: whether or not he had bullets.

Fan Bingbing didn't dare to gamble and quickly said, "I meant you're a special man."

Three poles in the sun.

The assistant entered the room and was startled.

"The thermos broke?"

Fan Bingbing naturally knew what had broken; it was her concept.

They quickly packed their things and fled as if they were escaping.

Shen Shandeng kept his merits and fame hidden.

Successfully appeased the female lead!
They went all out for the movie!

The main actors for "The Supervisor" have been in place one after another, and the project is now on the fast track.

2 month 23 day.

On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the production team announced that Chen Hao would be participating in the film.

The fact that Fan Bingbing and Chen Hao ended up in the same production team has sparked heated discussions.

Subsequently.

A series of major official announcements.

On February 25th, the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Huang Xiaoming officially announced that he would be joining the cast of "The Imperial Eunuch".

On March 3, just before the Lantern Festival, Chen Kun, who had been rumored to be joining the cast of "The Eunuch," was officially announced to play the male lead.

With the participation of many top stars such as Fan Bingbing, Chen Kun, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Hao, and Wu Jing, no one, inside or outside the entertainment industry, can underestimate the "Supervisor" project anymore.

Judging from the star-studded cast, it's already quite strong.

It's no longer a typical mid-range production; it's increasingly befitting its status as a major project of China Film Group.

Some people are happy, while others are naturally unhappy.

Sun Li was very upset, even though she was the one who arrived first. Chen Hao's participation further demonstrates the preciousness of the role of "Su Xiaoxiao".

She wouldn't have been so upset if she hadn't gotten the role.

Unfortunately, this opportunity fell into her hands first.

Imagine you bought a stock and were very optimistic about it, but for various reasons, you sold it after it rose a few points. You made a small profit, that's true. But then the stock doubled in value and kept rising. At that point, it's impossible to buy it back.

It's very painful.

Sun Li and Huang Li had been arguing a lot, and although she didn't want to argue anymore, she couldn't help herself.

The "Supervisor" project has become somewhat representative, representing a collective breakthrough of the ceiling by the new and middle-aged generations in mainland China.

This is not just about fame and fortune, but also about honor.

She was originally mentioned together with Wu Jing, Chen Kun, and Fan Bingbing.

In her distress, Sun Li couldn't help but send a text message to Shen Shandeng to confide her troubles.

The occasional response she received was always a stern reprimand, which actually made her feel relieved.

After the Lantern Festival.

The production team of "The Eunuch" conducted casting for non-main actors, proclaiming "rejection of unspoken rules" and inviting college students to supervise the process.

As its reputation grew, the production team of "The Eunuch" found it increasingly easier to communicate and collaborate with relevant parties, and the project ran more smoothly.

3 month 23 day.

The production team of "The Eunuch" released the first batch of stills and announced that the casting process was complete.

4 month.

At the beginning of the month, preparations for "The Supervisor" entered an accelerated phase.

Chen Kun began filming and underwent physical and martial arts training.

Shen Shandeng visited various film and television bases, personally inspected the filming locations selected by the assistant directors and producers, and conducted the final acceptance work.

Mid-month.

The main actors and creators have successively joined the rehearsals and script readings.

May has arrived.

Shen Shandeng invited Han Sanping, the newly appointed chairman of China Film Group, to attend the opening ceremony.

An all-star lineup has its advantages and disadvantages. No matter how well things are said in private, the individual needs of each star must be balanced.

Unless, there is someone who can overshadow all the stars.

Shen Shandeng invited Chen Daoming to make a cameo appearance, but that wasn't enough. Fortunately, he had an ace up his sleeve: Lao Deng.

Once the call is made, all the celebrities have to obey.

Shen Shandeng disliked playing the game of testing human nature; he preferred that a skilled strategist eliminate conflict without illustrious victories.

If you have cards, then play them.

Han Sanping gladly accepted the invitation.

Even Han Sanping didn't expect that Shen Shandeng would manage to pull off such a multi-million dollar project as "The Eunuch," achieving its current success by stepping on his own two feet and getting something for nothing.

Among the many projects at China Film Group, "The Eunuch" is certainly one of the most noteworthy.

This ranking wasn't given by anyone; it's based on the project itself, which already possesses the necessary strength.

A major project that rivals those with big-name directors and star-studded casts!
Regardless of how Shen Shandeng did it, he did it.

John Woo was making underhanded moves behind the scenes, and the Hong Kong and Taiwan media were stirring things up. Han Sanping also saw it all. Moreover, this group of forces, together with the media, kept exaggerating that the all-star cast of "The Eunuch" had no appeal, giving "The Eunuch" a special significance.

Han Sanping couldn't refuse!
He knew that Shen Shandeng was aiming for "Paperclip," and that once the film was completed, it would likely be a success.

Leaving aside the long-term goal of upgrading the blockbuster strategy, and the fact that Shen Shandeng's success would give him a powerful general, simply breaking the denial and suppression of the new generation in mainland China was enough to attract him.

If a leader doesn't dare to take the lead at this point, he wouldn't have reached this position.

A true leader dares to take responsibility!

May 4th is Youth Day.

After more than four months of preparation, the production team of "The Eunuch" held a launch ceremony in Wuxi.

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