Halo of cheating in the entertainment industry

When I first started reading the script of "The Hawthorn Tree", Zhang Yimou read it out of a desire to see what script the screenwriter of "The Overheard" could make.

This mentality is even a bit coping. After all, he himself knows that he will not be able to make too many movies in the short term.

However, when I saw the first page of the script and the background introduction, Zhang Yimou's eyes lit up. People who came from that era will more or less have some memories of that period of the entire country.

Painful memories, especially Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou also has painful memories of his own. His home was raided and his father was sent down to work. The background of this script immediately gave him a feeling of déjà vu. Including the heroine Jingqiu’s father was also sent down. Watch

Seeing this familiar yet unfamiliar background, Zhang Yimou's mentality completely changed.

"Can a twenty-year-old young man write that kind of feeling?" Although the movie with this script has attracted him, Zhang Yimou still has some doubts in his heart whether Su Li can write this story well. Don't end up because of the script.

He wanted to write this script poorly because of the special historical background. With this somewhat skeptical attitude, he began to speculate on the script, and his mentality when reading the script had changed.

As he read on, his thoughts jumped inadvertently. The vague lines of the script brought his thoughts to that era. As the heroine in the play changed, his thoughts slowly fluctuated. When he read two

After reading the script, he found that he could no longer stop himself from reading it...

Many past events of that era have been blurred over the years, but the gloomy background of those great times and the youthful heartbeat are still lingering in my heart. Looking at this script, Zhang Yimou seemed to have returned to his own youth, and recalled

When I reached those young years, it was like fermentation, although it was hard, but now I think about it a little bit.

Some people remain in their memories, and some past events drift away with the wind, but those feelings cannot be taken away by time.

As he read on, he felt that he had to appreciate Su Li's screenwriting ability. A pure and indifferent love story was narrated in his writing...

In the play, the male protagonist Lao San would even slit his wrists to get Jingqiu to go to the hospital, and Zhang Yimou also wrote a letter in blood for his current lover when he was young.

"Where does this kid get his talent? Where do he get so many immersive ideas? The writing of the script is also meticulous and every detail is perfect. He seems to be only twenty years old..." Before he knew it, Zhang Yimou had already read nearly half of it.

’s script, it’s getting late outside, and the days in January are very short.

Zhang Yimou was so attracted by this script that he couldn't help himself. The primitive touch made his mood gradually linger in a sweet feeling. He actually read the entire script just like this...

When I saw the script near the end, the third child was lying on the bed, already on his deathbed. The heroine Jingqiu walked to his bed and didn't know what to do. The person next to her said to her: "Hurry up and scream."

, call him how you normally call him, call him now, he can still hear you." Then, she shouted: "I am Jingqiu, I am Jingqiu!"

When watching this paragraph, Zhang Yimou accidentally shed a few tears in his eyes. The heroine in the play has always been passive, and some somewhat similar experiences made Zhang Yimou immersed in it. It felt like he had returned to the past.

During those years, it took him a long time to look up from the script and look at the wall clock. It was already nine o'clock in the evening.

"Sorry... I kept you waiting for so long..." Seeing the time on the wall clock, Zhang Yimou also felt a little bit sorry - leaving Su Li here like this for more than two hours, he really couldn't bear it, so he apologized directly.

Yes, but the initiator of this incident was also Su Li - who asked him to write the script so that he was so involved?

"It's okay, Teacher Zhang..." Su Li replied. In fact, he had been waiting for his reply since the script was handed to Zhang Yimou. However, he was already immersed in the world of the script and seemed to have forgotten about Su Li's reply.

Of course, Su Li himself couldn't remind him of the existence, so he had to open the 'Superstar Development System' in front of him and read some things on it. He didn't return to reality until Zhang Yimou spoke up.

"It's really commendable that a young man is so talented and has such a sense of the times..." Zhang Yimou's first thought after reading the script was this. Then he saw the passage of time, and then expressed his feelings to Su Li.

I'm sorry. But at this time he glanced at Su Li's expression, and there was still no hint of impatience on it. Even if he left him here for another four hours, he would be the same...

Zhang Yimou suddenly had a vague idea in his heart, and he said to Su Li: "It's a very good script... Your confidence is not groundless... You won this time. I was attracted by this script. In fact, I also

I want to say thank you. The original emotion shown in this script is very rare. I haven’t seen it in a long time..."

Su Li breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. From his tone, it sounded like Zhang Yimou had fully acknowledged the script and Su Li's ideas. Su Li said thankfully: "Teacher Zhang... this is the affirmation that I should thank you for."

, in this script, I wanted to retrieve some memories of that era, find some pure things, and find a kind of tranquility in today's society..."

"Well..." Zhang Yimou nodded thoughtfully: "Yes, I have found that feeling, which is very good. However, I will also have other movie plans after the Olympics. I think you may have heard of it.

, it's called "Three Guns to Surprise", so I will definitely shoot your "Hawthorn Tree Love", but the time may not be until 2019-2010..."

"It's okay, there's no problem with time." Su Li said.

"Well... that's good..." Zhang Yimou nodded slightly, and after flipping another page of the script seemingly carelessly, Zhang Yimou suddenly said: "So... Su Li, how much do you want me to pay you for this book?"

The meaty drama finally came. This time the purpose of visiting Zhang Yimou would be successful or not. Su Li looked at Zhang Yimou and said with a slight smile on his face: "Teacher Zhang... I don't plan to ask for royalties for this script."

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"No royalties?" Zhang Yimou was a little surprised when he heard Su Li's answer, but he quickly calmed down. Because people in his position have a clear understanding of many things. He thought

Su Li probably wanted to use this script in exchange for some benefits. Of course, he would not have any negative comments about Su Li because of this, because this kind of thing is naturally justified.

Therefore, Zhang Yimou said with a smile on his face: "I won't ask for your script in vain...then tell me your requirements."

When Su Li heard Zhang Yimou speak so frankly, he no longer wanted to hide it, so he simply said it all: "That's it, Teacher Zhang, I recently established a film studio, and the film studio has already

Built... I have also made plans for my first movie, which is a small-budget comedy movie, so I hope I can get some help from you when this movie is released."

"Establish a film studio? Plan your first movie?" Zhang Yimou couldn't help but take a second look at this young man. From these words, he could tell that this young man had big plans. "Eavesdropping", "Seven Pounds",

"The Love of the Hawthorn Tree"...it seems that Su Li

He was planning to do something, and now he has set up a film studio to prepare his first movie. Zhang Yimou's mind was spinning rapidly. He was thinking about the possible development direction of this young man. For a moment, he felt

I figured out some things myself.

As for what Su Li said about needing his help when it was released, he could also guess that he wanted to use his influence to try to curb piracy and help pass the review. He could give him more help when it was released.

A projection line...

This is not a difficult task, so Zhang Yimou said: "Is that all? I think you have other things?"

Su Li nodded and said: "Yes...Mr. Zhang, next, my film studio may be upgraded to an entertainment company that includes movies, TV series, and TV variety shows..."

Hearing Su Li say this, he completely understood that setting up such a company in China was not a simple matter, and he needed to be able to help with these things. In this way, the residual value of this script was basically

You can also be in debt to both.

However, Zhang Yimou also knew that Su Li had a small calculation. As long as he had a relationship with Zhang Yimou, he would be able to take advantage of Zhang Yimou in future affairs... But he didn't want to pursue those details now. He thought of it himself.

It's something else.

Many old people in the entertainment industry, whether they are directors or actors, after reaching a certain age, they hope that some of their skills can be continued. At this time, they gradually begin to support new people. This is not just a new person replacing the old person.

Social responsibility is also a kind of psychological sustenance for the elderly.

Of course, Zhang Yimou occasionally supports and guides new people, and this is what he is thinking about now.

The reason for bringing in a new person is that there is something about that new person that attracts the old man, and what attracts Zhang Yimou to Su Li is his screenwriting talent, and more importantly, his seemingly orderly actions.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yimou's face became a little serious: "I understand... Can you show me the script of the upcoming movie from your film studio?"

Hearing this question raised by Zhang Yimou, Su Li was extremely surprised because he had no idea what Zhang Yimou was thinking. Of course, he would not doubt that Zhang Yimou would plagiarize his script because of this - he is also the top director in China after all.

Yeah, it's impossible to do that kind of thing.

Therefore, Su Li's mood was a bit strange. I don't know why Zhang Yimou made this request, but it was strange that he still handed the script to Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou took the script and said: "In this case, it's not too late. You go back first. I will give you an accurate answer on this matter in two days at the latest..."