Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Cheng Yuan hadn't expected the girl to be so shy, and as a result, he killed the conversation in just a few words.

Am I thinking too ahead of my time?

However, Cheng Yuan didn't think much of it, washed up, and went to sleep.

The next day, Cheng Yuan went to see a movie with Jiang Wen.

As for selling the copyright, that will have to wait until after the film's premiere.

"Director Jiang! Director Cheng Yuan, may I interview you?"

Is it possible?

Of course I wouldn't refuse.

First of all, congratulations to "Buried" for being nominated for the main competition. Are the two directors confident of winning an award?

The reporter noticed the two had stopped and immediately spoke up.

"He's the director; I'm just an actor this time."

Jiang Wen glanced at the reporter and spoke.

Cheng Yuan also glanced at the reporter. Was there a problem with addressing them as "the two directors"?

Calling it by its own name is fine, but linking it to "Buried" is just digging a hole.

"It would be great to be shortlisted, and even better if we could win an award."

Cheng Yuan's answer was very common.

"Director Cheng Yuan, what was it like working with Director Jiang Wen as a new director?"

The reporter then asked why he completely ignored the way Cheng Yuan and the other person looked at him.

"It was quite enjoyable."

Cheng Yuan replied with a smile.

"During filming, did you learn any directing techniques or methods from Director Jiang?"

The reporter then asked.

This was another trap. Jiang Wen wanted to speak, but Cheng Yuan beat him to it.

"Why learn during filming, instead of before filming?"

Cheng Yuan, however, asked a question in return.

Did you learn the director's techniques and methods during filming?

How do I learn it?

Does that mean that Jiang Wen "guest-starred" as director during filming?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wen grinned.

I thought this kid was going to get scammed by the reporter, but it seems I was overthinking it.

What's the most memorable thing about working with Director Jiang?

The reporter did not ask any further questions.

The other party has already discovered the trap; are you going to forcibly drag them into it?

Take a break and ease the other party's suspicion before digging.

"He can't outdrink me!"

"What?"

"He can't outdrink me!"

The reporter was a little confused, but Jiang Wen laughed.

Who do you think you're most impressed by when you collaborate on a movie? Is it because they're really good at drinking?

"The only thing you're better at than me is drinking."

Jiang Wen smiled and said something, which confirmed Cheng Yuan's words: he really couldn't drink Cheng Yuan's liquor.

"I win more arguments than I lose!"

"That's because I'm letting you off easy since you're young."

"Does that mean you love the young, but I don't respect the elderly?"

"How can I be old when I'm only in my early forties?"

"I'm twenty years old, which rounds up to middle age, so how can I be considered young?"

"You're approaching middle age, so isn't my father nearing the end of his life?"

"That's why I say you're old."

"So where do you think I'm buried?"

"The top of the head?"

"Screw you. This time you're the director and I'm the actor, it's normal that I can't win the argument. Next time I'll be the director and you'll be the actor, let's see who wins and who loses!"

Why did I become an actor?

......

The reporter clearly had ill intentions, so naturally I didn't want to pay any more attention to him.

The two seemed to have a good understanding of each other.

The reporter was dumbfounded as he watched the two walk away while they were talking.

He opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

However, the two seem to have a good relationship.

quarrel?

Could it be that the movie caused the controversy?

It's said that during the filming of "Looking for a Gun," Jiang Wen argued with the director and even smashed the director's chair.

Even the director was bullied to tears.

Why does it seem different with Cheng Yuan?

Did Jiang Wen lose the argument?

How could he lose to a new director?

That can't be right.

However, this time it wasn't a complete failure.

It's attracting considerable attention domestically now.

In particular, the media attention given to this film far exceeded that given to Jia Zhangke's "The World".

It's generating too much buzz.

The news was published in domestic newspapers that same day.

It sparked heated discussions online.

"He's the director, and I'm an actor this time! Is Director Jiang clarifying the rumors circulating online?"

"Wouldn't a certain director have something to say if he heard this? After all, Director Jiang Wen seemed to remain silent when similar rumors circulated before."

"Happy cooperation? Happy cooperation, yet we're arguing?"

"A newcomer won an argument against Director Jiang? That's unbelievable, who would believe this news?"

"It's interesting when they can drink a lot. You can't compete in movies, so you compare drinking skills?"

"I'm quite curious about that movie."

......

September 3rd, morning.

At the premiere of "Buried", the film festival president Marco Müller was present, as was the jury president John Pullman, along with many other jury members.

Scarlett Janssen was there too.

A producer from Taiwan was also present on the judging panel.

Jia Zhangke also came.

The film started soon after.

It begins with chilling darkness, with no visuals, only heavy, panicked, and collapsing breathing that amplifies invisibly in your ears. Then, with a "crack," a tiny flame suddenly leaps up, tearing open a gap in the darkness.

By the dim light of the lighter, the protagonist was horrified to find himself with his hands tied behind his back, stuffed into a cheap wooden coffin...

The story setting of this film is presented to the audience.

The male protagonist is trapped alive in a coffin, and his physical freedom is severely restricted.

The coffin being buried underground signifies that the person's life is in extreme danger.

The criminal who buried him alive would threaten the protagonist from time to time through a cell phone placed in the coffin, saying that he would kill him if he didn't get the ransom, and would also harm his family.

Jiang Wen's performance vividly portrayed how humans react in extreme environments.

Every possible expression of despair could be used to describe the male protagonist in the coffin.

As the story unfolds, the protagonist discovers the cell phone that the criminal left in the coffin and "comes back to life," starting to make endless phone calls to his wife, friends, the Department of Defense, the FBI, and so on.

The terrified protagonist made countless phone calls, but all he could do was try to calm himself down and wait for rescue. The danger and fear showed no sign of leaving even for a moment.

"Is this a thriller?"

Zhao Tao couldn't help but ask Jia Zhangke in a low voice.

Jia Zhangke nodded.

This movie is very interesting.

A coffin, a man, a lighter, a cell phone, and a package—minimalist furnishings and extremely limited space.

Movies can be made like this?

The biggest expense for this movie is probably Jiang Wen's salary, right?

If an unknown actor were cast, the film's budget would be incredibly low.

"This doesn't seem like Director Jiang's acting style, nor his directing style," Zhao Tao said. "That rumor online seems to be questionable."

"Um!"

Jia Zhangke nodded.

Jiang Wen's acting style in this movie is indeed not that distinctive.

As for why the film doesn't have Jiang Wen's style?

Perhaps he actually acted for once, or perhaps he even tried to change his directing style?

Jia Zhangke leans more towards the former.

Changing a director's style is much harder than changing an actor's style.

Even though Jiang Wen has been banned from directing for many years.

This movie was probably really directed by Cheng Yuan.

When did the Beijing Film Academy produce such an amazing junior?

"But is this still a Chinese-language film?"

Zhao Tao asked a question, and Jia Zhangke couldn't help but laugh.