The Rise of Chinese Entertainment in 2008

What is an old friend?

Even if I know you're pretending, I'll still listen.

Zhang Yimou and Tian Zhuangzhuang belong to this category.

Tian Zhuangzhuang explained in detail to Zhang Yimou how he had taken on an apprentice and the two scripts Gu Ning had given him.

"It's hard to say about 'Parasite,' but if 'Into the Dust' is made well, it has a high chance of winning awards."

Zhang Yimou said, "How about you give me this movie?"

It's hard to categorize Zhang Yimou's films as either commercial or art films; they may look like commercial films, but they also incorporate artistic expressions.

This is actually a personal habit; overall, it's still a commercial film.

Zhang Yimou personally still wants to make a purely art film to compete for awards, but he hasn't encountered a good script in recent years, and Zhang Weiping has been constantly persuading him.

He liked the script "Hidden in the Dust" very much as soon as he heard it.

"You're dreaming!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang said irritably, "This is a gift from my student. You've already won three Golden Lions and Golden Bears, and you still have the nerve to try and steal my script?"

He was banned from directing films back then, not only because of the sensitive subject matter, but more importantly because he submitted his films to foreign awards despite the fact that they had not passed domestic censorship.

Taking such a big risk, isn't it all for the sake of winning the prize?

It's hard to judge whether this is right or wrong; too many directors in the industry have done this, and quite a few have been banned from directing.

Their generation is actually quite complex; on the one hand, they resent the disdain from foreign countries, and on the other hand, they desperately crave foreign recognition.

The three major European film festivals are internationally recognized as the most authoritative film awards.

It is regarded as the highest honor by the older generation of filmmakers. Now that there is a good script that can compete for awards, Zhang Yimou actually wants to compete with it.

"Doesn't that just prove that I'm better than you at directing?" Zhang Yimou chuckled.

Tian Zhuangzhuang didn't have heart disease, otherwise he probably would have been so angry that he would have died.

Is this even human language?

But he couldn't refute it, so he could only hang up the phone angrily.

"Why is your temper getting worse and worse?"

As Zhang Yimou listened to the busy tone on the phone, he muttered, "If you can't bear to give me 'Hidden in the Dust,' then 'Parasite' will do."

He had an urge to call Tian Zhuangzhuang back, but after hesitating, he sighed and put his phone away.

"Let's finish filming this troublesome movie first."

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"Yes, yes, yes, Zhang Yimou is a scoundrel."

Gu Ning suddenly found Old Tian, ​​this little old man, to be rather endearing.

Old Tian usually gives people a feeling of being unapproachable, and also carries a bit of melancholy.

Unexpectedly, after being mistreated by Zhang Yimou, she actually called him to complain.

What could Gu Ning do? She could only join in the cursing.

"What nonsense are you spouting, brat? How dare you call someone 'Old Zhang'?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang said irritably, "Old Zhang is practically your senior in the martial arts world, so show him some respect."

"Wasn't it because you were scolding him that I started scolding him too? Besides, I remember he's older than you and studied photography," Gu Ning said.

"Are you trying to annoy me too?"

When Tian Zhuangzhuang heard this, it was as if he was saying that an expert couldn't beat an amateur.

"Alright, alright, you're calling so late, you're not here to take your anger out on me, are you?"

"I'm calling you so you can prepare the money as soon as possible. Forget about my director's fee; this time I'm going to polish it properly and definitely win an award!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang's tone was very firm, as if he would not return until he had conquered Loulan.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you. You can make an estimate, and I'll raise the money," Gu Ning said.

Tian Zhuangzhuang said a few more words and then hung up the phone.

"Was that Director Tian?" Liu Yifei asked, turning to the side after Gu Ning hung up the phone.

She graduated from the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy, so she knows some of the big shots at the school.

"Yeah, I wrote two scripts for him, I didn't expect the old man to get so excited. Luckily we just finished, otherwise it would have been a downer."

Gu Ning put down her phone and pinched Liu Yifei's cheek.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Liu Yifei pinched Gu Ning and said, "Is it an award-contending film?"

"What, you want to win an award?" Gu Ning asked.

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at him. As an actor with ambition, who wouldn't want to win an award?

In the arts, awards are not considered for calligraphy and painting, but awards are necessary for recognition in dance and performance.

"Let's just wash up and go to bed."

Just kidding, instead of helping Liu Yifei win an award, he should try to win one himself.

Leaving aside Liu Yifei's acting skills, no matter how much she's trained, she'll struggle to win domestic awards, let alone international ones.

With her looks, I can't even imagine her playing a village girl.

Many people do not agree that appearance has an impact on acting skills, but the fit of the role should be taken into account, right?

In fact, the two are quite similar and there is no essential difference between them.

Appearance and temperament are very important for fitting a role, because they relate to the parts that don't need to be acted out.

For example, a character might be designed to be pitiful and vulnerable.

No matter how good an actor's acting skills are, it's impossible to maintain that feeling throughout the entire performance.

But some people have such a pitiful appearance and temperament that they don't need to put on a show at all.

Liu Yifei's appearance means that the roles she's suited for aren't the ones that would win her awards, which has nothing to do with her acting skills.

"snort!"

Liu Yifei turned her head away angrily.

What a jerk! He has one face before he does something, and another face afterward.

"Alright, don't be angry."

Gu Ning coaxed, "You're too young now. You should hone your acting skills. When you're older, I'll help you write a script to try."

This was obviously just to appease her; Gu Ning would never put herself in a difficult position.

Even if you write a novel and arrange for the fairy-like actress to be featured in the three major European countries, readers still won't approve.

"Really?" Liu Yifei was delighted upon hearing this.

"Really? But how are you going to repay me?"

Although Gu Ning was trying to appease her, it didn't stop him from getting his own benefits.

What? I'm lying?

How can this be called deception? It should be called intimate pleasure in the bedroom.

"How do you want me to repay you?"

Gu Ning didn't say anything, afraid of slapping her bottom.

"Why did you hit me?" Liu Yifei asked, puzzled.

"..."

If it were an older woman and you patted her butt, she would immediately understand.

The little girl will only ask you why you spanked her.

If it were Da Meiyuan, after what she did just now, she would probably have already huddled under the covers, right?

Strange, why did I think of her?

However, different age groups have different kinds of fun.

As the saying goes, if you like being flashy, don't be afraid to wear lots of hats. If you like looking pretty, don't be afraid to spend money.

Since the fairy sister didn't understand, he had to teach her himself.

He whispered a few words in the fairy sister's ear and received a roll of her eyes in return.

Just when he thought Liu Yifei wouldn't agree, Liu Yifei suddenly slid down.

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