I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 357, Hello, Director Li

at this time.

With the critical acclaim for "Silenced".

Li Yun's name gradually entered the mainstream view. As a...

director

A film written, directed, and acted by the author.

The Crucible has entered the mainstream.

A rookie battling against Batman's relentless pursuit, going against the current to challenge the windmills.

People in the industry initially viewed it as a joke.

It was just a foolish and fearless sacrifice, destined to flop both at the box office and in terms of critical reception.

Especially reputation.

They earned the title of "hero".

To use a trendy phrase, that means there's a way to get yourself killed.

No matter what, the underlying logic cannot be changed.

They're the evergreen genre of hero stories, and you're trying to mess with what they're good at? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

What happened?

They really capitalized on this trend.

Or perhaps he managed to bring this subject matter to a conclusion.

Really.

Judging from the distribution of classified promotional slogans.

The Crucible really blocked the spectators' good shot zone this time.

Achieving great results with minimal investment.

Public opinion exploded.

Even people in the television industry know about this movie.

At this moment, Zhang Dahuzi was still somewhat dazed at home.

Director Li.

That's when the name came into his view.

Zhang Da Huzi still felt like it was just yesterday.

When they first met, he was still a greenhorn actor, the prince who was going to practice restoring his kingdom.

A country must exist before a family can exist, and a family must exist before a country can exist.

His portrayal of Murong Fu is so deeply ingrained in people's minds.

Then, during our second collaboration, the unparalleled Condor Hero, with his extraordinary chivalry, vividly portrayed the journey of a young swordsman becoming a great hero.

The character presented through acting skills.

As an actor, he is exceptionally talented.

And then there's today.

Looking back suddenly...

He has transformed himself into a promising young director, writing, directing, and starring in his own films.

They began to show their talent and quickly gained fame.

I discovered by chance that he had already caught up with me.

Director, actor.

Although there are many special cases, generally speaking, the director's status is still higher than that of the actor.

The director is the one responsible for overseeing the overall situation.

But actors are only one part of the whole.

Those who are both directors and actors have the highest potential.

Who can understand you better than yourself?

When you are both a pawn and a player, the difficulty of achieving results increases dramatically, but in the end, what are the results?

His potential is absolutely very high.

At this moment, Zhang Da Hu Zi didn't know whether he felt disappointed or happy. He was happy because the sapling he had casually planted years ago had now grown strong and healthy.

The disappointment lies in the fact that it seems this sapling is about to catch up with its own tree.

The success of one film is nothing special; in the arts and culture world, there are countless examples of prodigies who failed to live up to their potential.

Those that bloom only briefly are as numerous as hairs on a cow.

But in a place where most people can't even achieve a fleeting moment of glory, even a fleeting moment of glory seems incredibly precious.

After a moment's thought, Zhang Dahuzi made a phone call to Li Yun.

No further words were spoken.

congratulations.

Li Yun responded.

Thank you.

It does not fail the cultivation.

These words warmed Zhang Dahuzi's heart.

Li Yun still remembers it.

At this moment, Zhang Da Huzi smiled with a hint of excitement.

"Okay, I'll make an exception today and have a couple more drinks."

The box office performance of "Silenced" only began to decline on its fifth day.

It can't be called a decline, but rather a stable trend.

Other stores started to fall on the second day.

On the 5th day, your price simply didn't rise; it remained flat.

This is a very good result.

There's no doubt that it has recouped its costs commercially, and the high rating on Douban further illustrates this point.

This movie is well-received.

It's trending in a positive direction.

Li Yun also received some blessings from director and actor friends.

From actor to director.

The path of writing, directing, and starring in one's own films doesn't seem to be that simple.

There are countless examples of prodigies who have failed to live up to their potential in the industry, such as Jiang Wen, who is still considered by some to have lost his talent.

We can no longer make works that depict the Japanese invaders.

Talent can be completely depleted.

This is a common understanding within the industry.

Li Yun also knew.

So all my scripts are based on those of my predecessors. Yes, my predecessors from my past life.

A scholar's loan.

Isn't that just borrowing ideas?

How can that be called plagiarism?

Even their own personalities are unaware that they were copied.

The director's personality is quite complex.

It's quite complicated.

It seems to have witnessed the rise of Li Yuncai's talent.

I don't know how he's feeling.

Amidst the congratulations, she continued tirelessly, expressing her complete acceptance of his talent, everything about him, and all that he was.

This is the best way to achieve instant success.

They can use their own techniques.

They will all reach their peak.

"You seem to be really thinking?" The director's personality looked at Li Yun, who was deep in thought, with some surprise.

He was actually considering the feasibility of this, which made him feel a little uneasy.

The price of instant success is a more serious mental illness.

It allows a complete personality to truly vie for control of thought within one's own mind.

Li Yun was actually considering it.

"Of course not, I was just thinking about the pros and cons. If I were to actually be making a film like 'The Wandering Earth' or 'The Three-Body Problem,' I might really have to rely on all of your talent and abilities."

"After all, even if you fully enter my mind, you might not be able to completely wrest control from me," Li Yun grinned.

I still have room for improvement in my studies.

That's not that urgent yet.

But if it's truly necessary to exchange madness for knowledge.

The director fell silent.

This guy is really a bit crazy.

Li Yun's desire for fame and fortune.

It reaches a point where they're willing to pay any price, perhaps even without their own mental illness, those messy, fragmented things.

If there is a price to pay for the crazy pursuit of knowledge.

I think I would agree to that.

After all, I've been a mortal for too long.

They do indeed yearn for a world high above.

I now possess many things I didn't have in my previous life: a house in the capital, women, and a confidante.

But that's not enough.

Not enough.

What I'm pursuing is still far from being achieved.

The only thing I haven't seen yet is the view from the summit.

I don't have a home yet.

Li Yun never quite understood the concept and feeling of home. He could occasionally sense it in the characters he played, but ultimately, the characters and he himself were different.

I am Li Yun.

Not a character.

Besides the pursuit of fame and fortune, and the desire to cure his illness, all of these things compel Li Yun to produce good works as soon as possible.

To carve out their own niche in an ever-shrinking market.

This time, Li Yun truly felt the pressure from the Hollywood film market.

If it weren't for Batman's release date, I estimate the box office could be 1.5 times higher.

This prediction wasn't unfounded; someone called Li Yun last night to tell him.

This person is Li Yuxuan, his uncle.

He first expressed his approval and praise for the film, and then expressed his regret.

A less-than-ideal time slot and competition.

It's already a miracle that they survived.

There's no need to ask for so much.

If we change to a better release date and create more hype...

will be better.

Of course, for Li Yun, the goal has been achieved: to let the world and actors in the industry see his potential as a director.

So that I won't be unable to find people when I start making movies next.

When the market is becoming increasingly tight, you have to act more like a wild beast to seize resources.

Movies are not a one-man show.

One person cannot handle the whole situation.

It's definitely not going to hold up.

"To me, the furnace is nothing more than a powerful weapon for seizing resources."

"In this increasingly tight market, it's truly admirable that you're still thinking about making progress. Uncle, I'm so proud of you. Your great-grandmother thinks the same way and is proud of you too."

In fact, Li Yun really liked his uncle's way of speaking.

It was clear from his voice that he wanted him to return to the Li family.

But he didn't say it outright; instead, he used a more subtle approach.

miss you.

I'm so proud of you.

This definitely touched his most vulnerable spot.

Warm and soft.

But Li Yun remained calm.

The benefits of thinking about the body and mind separately are fully demonstrated here.

Pride and a return to one's roots are simply a matter of demonstrating one's value.

If it has no value.

Will these things still exist?

It's not that Li Yun is being pretentious.

It's at least very different from the family affection I've come to think of.

Perhaps in the future I will visit the Li family and befriend them.

But home is never that place.

Of course, objectively speaking, I quite like this uncle.

Who I am now.

Both the movies and TV series are top-tier.

A third-tier actor within the system.

As a director.

He should be considered a newcomer or rising star.

He rose to fame quickly after graduating from a young age.

Looking back, it has indeed not been an easy journey.

Fortunately, his first work achieved a decent result.

It's quite interesting within the industry as well.

The majority of the production team for this work comes from Beijing, so it is assumed to be a work from the Beijing entertainment circle.

This was quite a boost for the Beijing film industry. Many of the directors who came to congratulate me this time were from the Beijing film industry, and I basically called all the directors from the industry I had worked with before.

While everyone else is cowering under the tyranny of Hollywood blockbusters, the movie "Silenced" stands out.

Moreover, they were under the tyranny of Hollywood film studios.

This really brings honor to the industry.

The default now.

Li Yun should be considered part of the Beijing social circle.

At least from the perspective of directing, yes.

Of course, Li Yun doesn't think he belongs to any particular circle now, and his thoughts remain the same as before.

I don't mingle in any circles.

Being part of certain circles limits the topics and approaches one can take.

Maybe I'll want to make TV dramas someday?

Excellent TV series like Wu Xin: The Monster Killer and The Three-Body Problem.

They're not part of the Beijing elite circle.