Huayu: Are you even sitting up straight? You're going to be the director?

Chapter 56 Handing over to China Film Group, handing over to the state

"Seven hundred copies?"

"hiss!"

Yu Dong gasped.

As film distributors, they all know what this number means.

Not to mention that the cost of a single copy is over ten thousand.

Last year's "Curse of the Golden Flower" only had a mere 660 copies released in China.

Due to a decline in later performance, the box office figures for each copy differed significantly from expectations.

The idea of ​​seven hundred copies seemed like a fantasy to Cao Zhong.

You're a new director?! You really think you're something special?!
Even if the movie quality is not bad,
It also depends on your attractiveness, okay!

Han Sanpin was the first to react. He glanced at Cao Zhong and then at the facial expressions of the other three.

They noticed that Yu Dong and Wang Zhongjun both looked somewhat stiff.
Only Shen Ao's eyes were clear and bright.

After filming this movie, Shen Ao has found someone to follow. No matter what Brother Zhong says, Brother Zhong has the final say!
Han Sanpin suddenly realized something.

That's it! The taste is right! This is exactly the taste!

He finally remembered which sentence sounded a bit off.

When Cao Zhong first visited China Film Group with Wang Hongwei, he stopped Wang Hongwei from saying what he was about to say and instead told him to speak.

His words shook the entire region, startling Han Sanpin!

It even caused him to postpone the meeting.

Exactly the same, exactly the same!
Seeing that Cao Zhong had once again intimidated Yu Dong and Wang Zhongjun, Han Sanpin felt a secret sense of satisfaction.

"This kid really knows how to say something outrageous!"

Cao Zhong did not keep everyone waiting and continued speaking:
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is an opportunity, an opportunity to stimulate the domestic market."

It offers an opportunity to break down the boundaries between traditional commercial films and mainstream films at a unique time, leveraging a unique perspective, and is more likely to promote the return of mainstream consciousness and values ​​to the film industry.

Yu Dong frowned, glanced at his former leader, then turned to Cao Zhong with some surprise and asked:
"How should I understand what you mean by mainstream ideology and values? Does it mean hatred of Japanese?"

Cao Zhong shook his head: "Hatred is hatred, but it's not the point of propaganda. The real mainstream consciousness is the courage of ordinary heroes, and the collective consciousness of guarding the truth and defending dignity in the national memory."

He paused for a moment, then emphasized, “There is also the Chinese people’s own aesthetic rights, moral rights, and right to interpret history, China’s own narrative of World War II, the proactive construction of national memory, and the positive manifestation of cultural subjectivity.”

These words made Han Sanpin's eyes flicker, while Yu Dong and Wang Zhongjun looked on blankly.

They couldn't figure out exactly what level Cao Zhong had reached.

It's just a patriotic film, is it really that big of a deal?
Seeing the look in their eyes, Cao Zhong decided not to offer any further explanation; it was pointless.

After all, they are capital.

Only recognize money.

Therefore, Cao Zhong decisively abandoned this level of communication and transformed it into quantifiable evaluation criteria:
"The narrative perspective and sense of identification of this film can help it achieve a wider audience impact."

Of course, this requires the help of the publicity team.

I believe that this year's anniversary of the tragedy could even create a collective cultural effect in film viewing.

To put it simply, it's all about box office revenue.

The words were straightforward and simple, and both of them understood them.

But they're not easily fooled.

Wang Zhongjun interrupted Cao Zhong, saying, "You can say whatever you want, but if it really is seven hundred copies, the distributor will have to pay real money. If the box office is bad in the end, this money will be wasted."

Cao Zhongdao said, "I understand Mr. Wang's concerns, so after the previous five publicity plans, I have two more key publicity points."

Now, let alone Wang Zhongjun and Yu Dong.

Han Sanpin also looked at Cao Zhong with surprise. Cao Zhong said:
"Firstly, the matter of my previous criticism of the literature department senior because of the Yasujiro Ozu incident is not over yet."

During the period leading up to the film's release and promotion, I can maintain the momentum and public debate, further expanding the film's reach. Combined with preview screenings, this will benefit audiences.

These words made Wang Zhongjun's eyes light up.

Wang Zhongjun had witnessed Cao Zhong's methods before. Feng Xiaogang was just a small cannon, while Cao Zhong was an Italian cannon.

That Captain Jia has been beaten up and disappeared for the past few months.

Moreover, there are already rumors circulating.
Last year, the conflict between Zhang Yimou and Jia Zhangke occurred, and Zhang Weiping launched a scathing attack on Mark Müller.
It seems that this year's Venice International Film Festival is planning to bring Zhang Yimou over to serve as the jury president.

Look,

Mark Müller, a China expert, is well-versed in the art of sowing discord. He believes that those who make a fuss get the rewards, and he's truly giving Zhang Yimou an opportunity.

Moreover, it makes the artistic scope seem truly grand. You may have criticized me, but I don't care.

Judging from this incident, it's clear that it has caused a great deal of public outcry, even reaching the level of Venice.

Wang Zhongjun even suspected that Cao Zhong's remarks might have reached the ears of those people.

“I understand,” Yu Dong said, a glint of intelligence in his eyes, his feet off the ground. “The quality of this film, Ito’s endorsement, and the previous attacks on Jia Zhangke, all these factors, will definitely be a huge help for publicity.”

He wondered if Jia Zhangke could withstand this blow.

Han Sanpin frowned and said, "My advice is to leave this matter here and never mention it again. Once it gets escalated, and the other party mentions certain people, even if you are only targeting them, it is easy to make things worse."

Cao Zhong understood Han Sanpin's meaning: if Han Sanpin were to be promoted, Cao Zhong would definitely be out of a job.

“Then I’ll start with the fact that the other party was kept by a sugar daddy.”

Cao Zhongdao said, "Let's continue discussing the three major awards incident, as well as the various discussions with those competitors. You should understand that once this movie starts its promotion, there will definitely be all sorts of alternative voices."

In short, I will personally get involved and ensure that the film "Nanjing Photo Studio" dominates the public discourse.

"And the second one?"

This time, Han Sanpin didn't refute, but asked.

"During the post-production phase of the film, I collaborated with Professor Shu Nan from the school to create three songs. I will edit the trailer for the film and then release it together with the songs."

"As for the song, the effect might not be as great as we imagine," Wang Zhongjun said, expressing his skepticism.

“But this song is a revolutionary song.” Cao Zhong looked at Han Sanpin. “Besides the movie and the singer’s personal use by Future Chengying, I want to hand over all three songs to China Film Group. I want to hand them over to the country.”

Han Sanpin almost laughed at Cao Zhong's words; this kid could be really shameless sometimes.

Just because you give it to us doesn't mean we have to accept it.

I've never heard of you being a singer!
Wang Zhongjun and Yu Dong were also stunned.

Cao Zhong had made such a serious show of things that they thought he had some kind of trick up his sleeve.

歌？
These days, songs are very popular, but the question is what skills you have.

Moreover, they heard a lot of background music in the movie, but there were no lyrics.

“It’s a good thing that you’re handing it over to the country, but the quality has to be good too,” Han Sanpin said with a smile.

Cao Zhong took out the bag beside him and took out the lyrics from it.

"The lyrics and sheet music for these three songs are all here. I'm tone-deaf, so it's difficult for me to sing them for you, but you can take a look at the lyrics first."

There were exactly three song lyrics, and each person held one in their hand.

It’s better not to watch.

Upon seeing this, all three of them were somewhat bewildered.

Han Sanpin clenched his fist, crumpling the papers in his hand.
He saw a lot just from the lyrics.
We witnessed the hardships and difficulties that the Chinese nation has overcome in its pioneering journey, and we saw the enduring tradition and pursuit that has been passed down for five thousand years, like Kuafu chasing the sun, and is engraved in the bones of the Chinese nation.

Han Sanpin's gaze quickly shifted from skepticism to shock:
Why didn't you say you had this ability before?

(End of this chapter)