Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

Qin Yi pondered at times, frowned at others, and by the end, tears welled up in her eyes.

"I'm sorry." Qin Yi gently closed the script and took out a handkerchief to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"I am very honored to be in this movie; it is definitely a great movie that will resonate with everyone."

When Qin Yi speaks, she looks into Chen Yan's eyes, and her sincerity is also conveyed to Chen Yan's eyes.

"It is an honor for our entire production team to have you in the cast," Chen Yan could only reply sincerely.

When he was with Qin Yi, he always felt like he was seeing his grandmother.

After signing the contract, Chen Yan accompanied Tian Zhuangzhuang back to the Beijing Film Academy.

On the way, Tian Zhuangzhuang brought up the matter of Chen Yan taking the postgraduate entrance exam again.

Chen Yan scratched his head awkwardly, "But teacher, I'm only a sophomore now."

"It's okay, we'll make an exception. You can directly apply for a master's degree, and I still have a spot I can reserve for you."

Since things had come to this point, Chen Yan had no reason to refuse.

"Okay, teacher, I have no objection." Chen Yan complied.

And so, Chen Yan, still a sophomore, successfully secured a place in a graduate program.

The news that Chen Yan refused to participate in the non-competitive section of Cannes has been circulating for several days and has caused a huge uproar online.

"Director Chen is awesome! He won't go unless it's in the main competition!"

"powerful!"

"Brothers, here's a rumor: Director Zhang Yimou's 'Hero' has also been invited to Cannes, but Director Zhang Yimou declined."

"Wow, really? Are all the top directors in China this outspoken?"

"Director Chen Kaige must be grinning from ear to ear, after all, he's the only one in China to win the Palme d'Or."

啪嚓

The new screen has lost another cup.

Looking at yet another cup that had tragically perished, Zhang Jing advised, "Brother, don't get angry all the time. If you're getting too irritated, have some tea."

"Is Chen Yan going to keep taking advantage of us forever?! I've really had enough."

Zhang Jing couldn't help but sigh, Chen Yan was truly an extraordinary person. It was always his brother who rode on other people's popularity, but he never expected that Chen Yan could manage to get himself involved in Xin Yangmian time and time again.

"When the media finds out that Cannes never invited us, won't that just let Chen Yan climb up the ladder by stepping on our faces again?"

Zhang Jing curled his lip: "Then it's too late for you to apply for approval now, the release period has already ended."

"Besides, Cannes didn't invite us. You can't change the fact that we're dead."

"Shut up!" Zhang Weiping shouted.

Zhang Jing immediately fell silent, knowing his brother had been a walking powder keg these past few days and he didn't want to be set off.

But what you fear most is what happens. The very next day, a post from the Cannes organizers stating that they had never invited "Heroes" began to circulate widely online.

Several particularly harsh film critics said at the time: "Cannes is the film festival that values ​​artistic temperament the most. Anyone with a brain knows that Cannes would never invite 'Hero,' which has an explosive commercial atmosphere."

Still dreaming of politely declining Cannes? Do you think you're Chen Yan?

Zhang Weiping couldn't sit still that day. He contacted the media and directly criticized those who said "Hero" was not qualified to compete in Cannes.

"Do you even know what art is? What right do you have to criticize 'Hero'? You hide behind the script all day, nitpicking and talking without any real understanding of the situation. If they actually made a movie like this, the box office wouldn't even be a fraction of what we made!"

I'm not trying to be mean, but there are just too many jealous people like this in China. "Hero" made a solid 2 million yuan at the box office, not to mention its overseas success. If you're envious and jealous, just say so.

The media, suppressing their laughter, continued to meticulously record Zhang Weiping's vulnerable remarks.

However, Zhang Weiping was ridiculed by the entire internet the very next day.

Chen Yan had received an invitation from Cannes to attend the main competition.

In front of the media, Chen Yan said warmly, "Thank you for the invitation from Cannes. Of course, I also want to thank someone in particular, Mr. Zhang from New Pictures. He seems to bring me good luck every time."

The internet is in an uproar.

"Hahaha! Chen Yan is so mean! Why are you thanking Zhang Weiping at a time like this? He wasn't even invited to the main competition at Cannes."

Zhang Weiping was furious.

"This is so satisfying! I've been listening to Zhang Weiping barking like a dog online for the past two days. Finally, someone can teach him a lesson."

"Go, Director Chen! If you bring back the Palme d'Or, Zhang Weiping will be so angry he'll vomit three liters of blood on the spot!"

......

Liu Yifei, holding her phone, laughed so hard she almost choked: "Hahaha, how can you be so cheeky?"

Chen Yan was very sincere; his words truly came from the bottom of his heart.

"What's wrong with me? I'm just telling the truth. Every time he comes out to draw the fire, I get lucky. Shouldn't I thank him?"

"If I said I'd suck his blood, I'd suck it to the very end."

Liu Yifei didn't know how to respond, so she simply changed the subject.

He asked, "When does your film crew start shooting? I want to visit the set! I've never visited anyone's set before; you're about to be the first!"

Chen Yan replied, "Thank you so much, Miss Liu. I appreciate your esteemed visit. Please remember to bring plenty of good food."

Liu Yifei started laughing again.

Chen Yan poured cold water on the idea: "I'm afraid that by the time I finish filming, you won't have finished filming on your end."

Chen Yan has already rented an apartment in Beijing, and the set has been set up.

The source of funds was the subsequent revenue from "Heartbreak" mortgaged to the bank. The bank manager approved it on the spot and even asked Chen Yan if he wanted to borrow more.

Banks aren't afraid of you borrowing money; they're afraid you won't borrow enough.

Chen Yan declined, saying that "Heartbreak" was about to finish its theatrical run and the follow-up payments would be in place soon, so there was no need to go through all that trouble.

"Don't jinx me! I'm sure I'll finish filming before you!" Liu Yifei felt that the recent scenes had been going incredibly smoothly, and even the NG shots didn't exceed two takes. Even the director praised her.

"Okay, you're pretty good at the game, even the 'poisonous milk' has been discovered." Chen Yan smiled.

Liu Yifei proudly raised her voice: "Didn't you ask me to play the Legend of Sword and Fairy game? I played it for a few days and found the storyline quite interesting and novel. I really like Zhao Ling'er in it."

Chen Yan replied gently, "I'm glad you like it. This is the next TV series I'll find for you."

Liu Yifei had suspected it for a while, but now it was completely confirmed: "It's an adaptation of a game."

Chen Yan's tone carried a hint of temptation: "Yes, so you need to thoroughly understand the storyline as soon as possible. Once this TV series is finished, you'll be joining another production team, and there won't be time for you to relive the experience."

Liu Yifei confidently replied, "Leave it to me!"

"Mission accomplished!"

After hanging up the phone, Liu Yifei felt a tingling sensation in her palms.

After putting down her phone, she smiled slightly and then raised her right hand in a salute.

He shouted again, "Mission accomplished!"

"hey-hey..."