Huayu: A Commercial Director

Chapter 346 Strategic Deception, I Want to Make an Air Force Film

Both "Infernal Affairs" and "I Am Not a Doctor" were sent to Venice by Chen Shouzhe.

Venice was kind enough to select both films; whether they win an award depends on fate.

After all, in terms of film genre, "Infernal Affairs" is definitely weaker, while art films are certainly more popular.

"I Am Not a Miracle Doctor" is a realistic film, and there is a lot of discussion about the conflicts and contradictions in the film's human nature, so I am quite optimistic about this film.

In particular, who the bad guys are in the movie, the movie's underlying hints, and the reflections it reveals.

After his vacation ended, Chen Shou kept running back and forth to Haiyi.

We need to coordinate filming with the other side, and there are active-duty warships and active-duty soldiers to cooperate. Wu Jing's team had already conducted training in July. There are two filming locations, one is a camel farm, and the other is in China.

Chen Shouzhe felt a lot of pressure about this, but he was also very proud as he witnessed his country's navy growing stronger and stronger.

In the future, there will be even more powerful military forces. Aircraft carriers themselves do not actually have much combat power; their main role is simply to provide a platform.

A truly combat-ready aircraft carrier has carrier-based aircraft, as well as escort fleets and submarines hidden underwater.

The ship Chen Shouzhe was on was a destroyer, which was also the main warship for this operation. Its white exterior was completely different from the pictures he had seen in the media.

"Director Huang, you didn't tell me the warship was this big!" Chen Shou said, standing on the shore looking at the warship in front of him, his heart pounding with excitement.

"Haha, warships have detailed parameters; you definitely didn't just look at the parameters," Director Huang laughed.

"Looking at the news photos from CCTV, it really is strategic deception."

"Haha, that's just the camera angle, but you can't film your movie like that."

"No problem, absolutely not, but could you please provide me with some videos, Director Huang?"

"What video?"

Director Huang squinted at Chen Shouzhe.

"I don't want to use special effects for the close-in weapon system's firing video. I'll just use the training footage and edit it in," Chen Shou said, staring at the close-in weapon system.

This thing is known as the last line of defense for warships. Foreign ones can fire thousands of rounds per minute, while domestic ones can fire more than 10,000 rounds per minute. It is also called the "10,000-round cannon". The number of rounds fired in one minute is as high as 30 million. Chen Shouzhe naturally cannot let the navy actually fire it. He can only ask them for some video footage of the exercise and then try to incorporate it into the movie.

Upon hearing Chen Shouzhe's explanation, Director Huang immediately understood. The key was authenticity, and besides, it might not even be used, since the film's effect had to be considered.

"I'll send you a few videos later," Director Huang nodded. There are plenty of videos of close-in weapon systems firing online. The weapons they can show are not a secret. Besides, foreign spy satellites are watching the construction of warships every day, so it's not easy to hide them.

It is essential to leverage Chen Shouzhe's influence abroad to promote the strength of their navy.

Chen Shouzhe was completely unaware that he was about to be investigated. He was excitedly looking around the warship, even gesturing with his hands to indicate the angles and so on.

Although the warships section is small, Chen Shouzhe enjoys reading current affairs news in his spare time, making him a minor military enthusiast.

"Actually, I've wanted to make a movie about the navy and air force for a long time, and I was willing to wait a few more years, but I didn't expect... hehe." Chen Shou said happily.

"Oh, you want to make a movie about the Air Force? They made one before, and although it wasn't very successful, it won quite a few awards," Director Huang said with a smile. "I don't know about that, I don't make that kind of movie," Chen Shouzhe shook his head.

"How do you want to film it?" Director Huang asked curiously.

“I want to film 811…” Chen Shou said in a deep voice.

Director Huang fell silent upon hearing this. This number is a painful memory for every Chinese person, a reminder of the dignity that was once provoked to the point of being forced to retreat, and that was ultimately fought for with one's life.

He never expected Chen Shouzhe to actually film this story; one can only imagine how painful the ending must have been.

Judging from Chen Shouzhe's expression, he knew that Chen Shouzhe was also very upset and wanted to make this movie, probably to let more Chinese people know about this matter.

"You should film Operation Red Sea first. If it's done well, I'll talk to them and see if they'll allow it." Director Huang felt a lump in his throat; after all, he was a soldier and knew all too well how frustrating and infuriating this situation was.

"Hmm!!" Chen Shouzhe nodded, not thinking too much about it. Next, Director Huang invited Chen Shouzhe to visit the warship. Chen even saw what was inside the vertical launch silo. This thing should be visible next year during the National Day holiday. Chen Shouzhe had already applied to his superiors and planned to bring his family to be spectators next year during the National Day holiday.

Upon returning, preparations began immediately. Shen Yijie was preparing for his film, and Chen Shou called Jiang Wen to invite him to the horse farm.

The blood mine is still in preparation, but Xi'an Film Studio has already made arrangements. After filming Journey to the West, Shen Yijie went directly back to his hometown in the Northwest to communicate with Xi'an Film Studio. This time, he didn't bring the film studio's equipment with him; he used Xi'an Film Studio's equipment instead. As the producer, Xi'an Film Studio was happy to provide equipment and personnel. Moreover, Xi'an Film Studio was very satisfied with the actors Shen Yijie had chosen, as was Gu Changwei, who had already joined Huanxi.

"What's wrong? What does the tycoon want with me?" At the horse farm, Jiang Wen's whole family came. He only called him, but his whole family came. And they went straight to his study. Luckily, he had locked it, otherwise this guy would have really rushed in.

"You stingy fellow, you won't even let me into the study."

"Hehe, I locked it up especially because you came," Chen Shou chuckled.

"Do we need to be so wary of each other? You underestimate your brother." Jiang Wen put her arm around Chen Shou and said.

"Come on, I know what kind of person you are. I'm here to ask you for a favor." Chen Shou said.

"Do you need my help?" Jiang Wen's eyes widened upon hearing this. With Chen Shouzhe's current power and status, Chen Shouzhe could do things that Jiang Wen couldn't, and he might not be able to do things that Chen Shouzhe could. This time, he came to Chen Shouzhe hoping that he could give him some convenience in terms of publicity and film scheduling.

Zhou Yun listened from the side, feeling puzzled. Why would Chen Shou need Jiang Wen's help? Could it be something special?

"It's nothing major. My cinematographer, Shen Yijie, is shooting a movie, you know him? He was also the cinematographer for 'Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy.' His movie is currently missing an actor, and he asked me to ask if you're interested," Chen Shou said.

"Shen Yijie, that blood mine?" Jiang Wen realized.

“Yes, filming will be next month. It’s expected to start after you return from Venice,” Chen Shouzhe said.

"Oh, is that so? You could have just had him talk to me. Why did you have to send me here personally?" Jiang Wen asked, puzzled.

"I wanted to tell you that it's fine to teach him how to film, but don't scold him," Chen Shou said irritably.

"Hahaha, am I that kind of person?" Jiang Wen laughed heartily after hearing this, while Zhou Yun rolled her eyes at Chen Shou. "Besides me, who else would I criticize if the actors were bad?"

"Don't worry, they're all people you know, the female lead Jiang Wenli and Huang Bo."

“No problem, I’ll take it.” Jiang Wen felt confident as soon as she heard about the setup.

(End of this chapter)