The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 79, "The Eunuch," Premieres

"Xiao Deng, why aren't you making a sound! You even praised her!"

Han Sanping called and questioned, "I invited Feng Xiaogang and Chen Kaige to you."

“Let ‘The Sin’ fly even higher.” Shen Shandeng then countered, “Did you invite Paperclip for me?”

Han Sanping felt embarrassed; at this juncture, he didn't want to get into trouble.

10 month 28 day.

"The Supervisor" releases special effects of firearms.

Shen Shandeng maintained the pace of publicity, and the lead actors also worked intensively on promotional appearances.

The talk show "A Date with Luyu" extended an invitation to the film crew.

This is a program on Phoenix TV, and Phoenix TV is working very hard to create a cultural craze for "Creating Sins".

Although not everyone within Phoenix TV supports "The Sinner," precautions must be taken.

Editing has a magical quality, and many celebrities in later generations have been harmed by editing.

Now, with all the labels attached to Shen Shandeng, he has reached a point of qualitative change.

Whether it's the film's quality or its marketing buzz, it may not be the best, but it's still in the very good category.

In modern terms, it means ascension is imminent, just waiting for the movie to be released.

At this point, the more stable the better.

Shen Shandeng could not help but prepare for the worst, so he had Ma Youde decline the offer due to scheduling conflicts.

However, the necessary exposure is still essential. The "Supervisor" production team accepted the invitation from "Happy Camp," and Enlight Media helped coordinate the process.

This is where the benefits of an all-star lineup and industry-leading production companies become apparent, as the "Happy Camp" program team arranged a special event.

Shen Shandeng brought a host of A-list celebrities, including Wu Jing, Chen Kun, Huang Xiaoming, and Fan Bingbing, to appear on "Happy Camp".

The evening of July 10.

Shanghai Cinema.

The premiere of "The Creation" was held in a very low-key and brief manner, and it was the first and only one held in mainland China.

The main cast arrived at the premiere venue half an hour later than expected. Paperclip appeared with lead actors Tang Wei and Wang Leehom.

Tony Leung, the film's male lead and the undisputed top star, was absent from the premiere.

The film's lead actress, Tang Wei, suddenly rose to the ranks of actresses earning 150 million yuan per film.

Since the global premiere of "The Creation," the male lead has almost disappeared from the public eye, while she has been the subject of the most discussion.

From the moment she got off the bus until she finally met the audience in the theater, she maintained a gentle smile, wearing a silver-gray halter-neck evening gown with a trailing train and a sparkling hair clip.

Interactive experience in the theater.

Paperclip exudes a refined and scholarly air, seemingly unaffected by public opinion.

They even made a joke about Wang Leehom, mentioning his fans.

Then he talked about the mainland premiere of "The Creation," expressing his happiness and gratitude to Shanghai Film Group and the local government.

They also shared their creative experiences.

“From the very beginning, I read Eileen Chang’s novel ‘The Sin’. It was a subject I both loved and feared. I resisted it for many years, but finally I could no longer resist it.”

"Moreover, I can hardly believe that such a film could be made in China. I think it is a huge project, and today it has finally been completed."

"Besides my own struggles and efforts, I'm grateful to all the staff for their dedication to this film. I'm so glad that so many of them are here to share this movie with me."

Paperclip said no more.

In her speech, Tang Wei thanked her hometown of Hangzhou and expressed her unforgettable memories of Shanghai, the filming location, where she went from being unknown to being seen by everyone in just one movie.

The premiere of "The Creation" consisted of two parts: the red carpet appearance and the interaction with the audience in the theater. The total time was only about 20 minutes, which was not just short, but extremely brief.

the other side.

Han Sanping was in a great hurry.

With "The Creation" already released, Shen Shandeng has yet to make a move.

"At your age, can you really hold back?"

Shen Shandeng advised, "Haste makes waste. You must see the benefits before you do anything. My intervention now will actually help the producers of 'The Creation.' Since we've already released it, let's let it take off first."

"It's not that I won't do it, but that I'm waiting for the right opportunity."

That sounded familiar, and Han Sanping asked helplessly, "When do you think the fighter jets will be available?"

"The premiere of 'The Eunuch'," Shen Shandeng said. "Also, take care of the piracy issue."

Han Sanping said, "It's a bit late for you to bring this up now."

Shen Shandeng was disappointed.

However, Han Sanping said, "I already made arrangements."

Shen Shandeng felt that Han Sanping was quite capable.

Han Sanping added, "Don't have too high hopes; piracy is very difficult to eradicate."

"Are you playing around here?" Shen Shandeng's heart, which had just been at ease, was completely at ease and sank to the bottom.

There was no sound from the other end of the receiver. Han Sanping smiled and comforted him, "The special effects of 'The Eunuch' are stunning, and the pacing is fast. Pirated copies can't provide the same impact as the movie theater."

Shen Shandeng asked, "Did you invite Paperclip?"

Han Sanping: "."

11 month 2 day.

The Working People's Cultural Palace. Shen Shandeng personally invited someone.

"Brother Jiang Wen, this is precisely the time when we filmmakers need to unite."

In just over a month, Jiang Wen had become quite dejected, and a low-pressure atmosphere surrounded him.

Chen Kaige was almost ruined because of "The Promise," and many years later, he still couldn't shake the memory of "a bloody incident caused by a steamed bun."

Jiang Wen is similar.

They lost the race for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and they also lost at the box office.

They were utterly defeated, from critical acclaim to awards—a complete rout!
"The Sun" marked a true career low point for Jiang Wen. A five-year ban on directing is something to boast about in the film industry, a testament to his artistic pursuits.

If your comeback project fails, it's hard to find excuses.

It's even worse than my previous life.

Jiang Wen was confused in his past life. In this life, thanks to Shen Shandeng's reminder, he originally had a chance, but he didn't seize it or fight for it.

The gun is right under my feet, but I don't go for it.

Jiang Wen invited Shen Shandeng to sit down and have some tea: "This matter is not as simple as you think."

"I don't think it's difficult."

"It's hard."

"It's not difficult."

Jiang Wen didn't want to argue: "The momentum of 'The Creation' is already established; it's transcending the film itself and becoming a cultural symbol and a social phenomenon. That's the power of film!"

"I see."

Shen Shandeng said, "Its posters, lines, Tang Wei's cheongsam look, and even her sexual positions will become part of popular culture."

"The resulting debates involve core issues such as historical perspectives, values, gender politics, and artistic standards, and will also deeply intervene in current social trends."

"The box office is creating a market miracle for serious art films, bringing both fame and fortune, and even triggering a trend of imitation, implanting erotic elements into major historical themes, and opening up a path of large-scale topic marketing."

"The media will continue to report on this for months, covering entertainment, society, culture, politics and other fields. Tang Wei, the deletions, and historical controversies will become the absolute focus, setting off a 'sinful' cultural craze."

"The critical community will overwhelmingly praise this as another masterpiece by the master of Paperclip, offering various in-depth academic and cultural interpretations."

"And it influences aesthetics, using film to bind historical symbols and desires together, deeply imprinting them on cultural memory."

"A feast of art, a storm of public opinion, and a trend of social thought collide in a trinity. The international reputation of Paperclip, the support of the three major European Golden Lion Awards, and the standardized structural paradigm of the film all contribute to shaping a new grammar."

"This is an unrepeatable celebration that will greatly ignite the creative vitality of the director and lead actors."

Shen Shandeng knew better than anyone that the subsequent films, such as "Nanjing Nanjing" and "The Flowers of War," were a kind of response, similar to how "Hero" and "The Promise" answered "The Hidden Dragon."

He knew the outcome, and he also knew the underlying principles.

Jiang Wen was deeply shocked. He thought he understood, but he found that he did not.

Shen Shandeng understands better.

"Then why are you trying to stop a chariot with your bare hands?" Jiang Wen asked incredulously, taking a sip of tea to calm himself down.

Shen Shandeng said, "These are just the shapes of public opinion. We should also see that the opposition has never disappeared before the film was released and after its release."

"Some even pointed out incisively that the use of flesh color has obscured the major issues of right and wrong in modern times, presenting a small tribute that Western masters like."

"Officials, scholars, film critics, and ordinary viewers alike have voiced their opposition."

Jiang Wen remained silent for a long time before uttering two words: "Useless."

Shen Shandeng corrected: "It works!"

Jiang Wendao: "The 'Creation of Sin' is powerful; whoever wins, they'll help!"

Shen Shandeng disagreed: "Whoever wins their support wins!"

Jiang Wen: "Some things are destined."

Shen Shandeng: "It all depends on human effort."

Jiang Wen: "You can't beat me."

Shen Shandeng: "You'll only know once you've tried it."

Jiang Wen: "You don't understand what you're going to face; it's a behemoth."

Shen Shandeng: "Can anything be bigger than shouting that art can't save Chinese cinema? Can anything be bigger than stabbing three major European countries in the heart?!"

Jiang Wen blinked rapidly.

Shen Shandeng grew impatient; his ambitions went far beyond simply reimagining period dramas.

He wants something bigger, so he wants to unite all forces that can be united.

Currently, Hollywood is the main concern, while Hong Kong and Taiwanese entertainment circles can temporarily give way.

"I think any real man shouldn't let someone shit on his head! To put it bluntly, I want to smash this bullshit narrative!"

“I want to turn the abnormal around. I want to strike a blow to ‘The Creation’ when it’s at its peak, eat it up, step on it to move forward, just as it ate up your movie.”

"Whether you come or not won't make much difference. I just feel that there aren't many real men in this industry."

Jiang Wen pursed his lips.

"Done!"

11 month 3 day.

The film "The Supervisor" premiered at the CPPCC Auditorium.

(End of this chapter)