Chapter 729 726 A Confused Account

Chapter 729 726. A confusing account

"You... think about it carefully. If this story is well shot, no one will take credit for your contribution. They will only credit Wang Quan'an with the benefits. And one more thing... this is a big favor. This book The reason why I have been stuck in the factory for so many years is because there is a hurdle that I can't get over. Once Wang Quan'an gets over it, it is really over! And if the filming doesn't go well..."

"If the photo is taken well or not, I won't lose anything."

Xu Xin directly told him everything.

In fact, he regretted the words he just said.

Let’s make it clear, “White Deer Plain” is a piece of hot coal.

It doesn't matter if there are holes in it. The most important thing is that the country won't allow it to be burned.

Whoever holds it, no matter whether the coal is good or bad, will not end well.

Because the short two hours of the movie cannot contain the evil of human nature in "White Deer Plain".

And if you don't shoot well, you'll be like a wet foot in the mud.

I knew there was a puddle in front of me, so I stepped down on it.

But……

"I can't help it, Brother Qi."

Xu Xin shook his head and seemed a little upset. He had just put out a cigarette and turned around to light another one.

"I don't make this film for others... I only make it for the audience. Or rather for myself! When I think about the possibility that a bad movie will come out of the studio in the future that is nothing, I just noticed it with the noodles in my bowl. Like a dead fly..."

"..."

Qi Lei was speechless for a moment.

I don’t know if it’s because I heard this disgusting metaphor just after eating, or something else.

"It's obviously a good story, but it was shot badly. That's because the director is incompetent. But if you know it's a rubbish script and still shoot it, that's a slap in the face. What I can't accept is what happened next. of……

Just like the script "To Youth". After handing it over to Guo Fan, he called me several times and wanted to talk to me and learn from me, but I didn't say anything. Why? Because this script is your own, as a director, you must have the ability to complete the work independently. If not, just don’t eat this bowl of rice. The worst case scenario is that once this film is made, it won’t be released, and it will be over with continued reshoots and modifications.

But now that I know that "White Deer Plain" is about to be filmed, if I see it rotting with my own eyes... Although it is an exaggeration to say it, I really feel that my life will be over. It’s not about how disgusting I am, but…”

"We've hit the bottom line, haven't we?"

"right!"

Xu Xin nodded seriously:

"Even if the story is shot in the end, even if it is just a shell of "White Deer Plain", it will be shot in a variety of ways, but in the end it has to be a complete story. The audience pays for the tickets and discovers this movie. It’s not even bullshit, so I really can’t get over it.”

After finishing speaking, he did not forget to add:

"We can't control other people's bad movies...but we can always control our own affairs in the factory, right?"

Qi Lei did not respond directly.

Because he already understood Xu Xin's thoughts.

But similarly, he also has his own opinions.

But it’s not the right time to talk about it.

He could see that Xu Xin was "on top" at the moment.

So, he nodded slightly:

"Um."

As if he recognized Xu Xin, he took out a piece of paper, wiped his mouth, and patted his thigh:

"Shall we go?"

"Well, let's go."

The two of them left the hotel together and walked to the factory.

Along the way, Qi Lei took the initiative to find a topic and chatted with him about his trip to Venice this year.

As the winner of the last Venice Silver Lion Award for Best Director, Xu Xin will definitely go to Venice this year. He wants to award the best director this year.

We talked about Venice, Italy, and even football, which Xu Xin didn’t like.

It was like bragging all the way back to the factory.

It's not time for class yet.

At noon, the weather is also sultry. Under normal circumstances, Qi Lei would park his car in his parking space at the entrance of the office building.

But this time he didn't.

He stopped on the side of the road and pointed to the opposite side in Xu Xin's doubtful eyes:

"Would you like some popsicles?"

"...Okay. Get a popsicle to eat."

The two unbuckled their seat belts and got out of the car together.

Arriving at the small shop directly opposite the entrance to Xiying Film Studio, Qi Lei took out a dollar and took two of the most basic popsicles without milk.

Give one to Xu Xin and take one for yourself.

The two old men just crossed the road again while holding popsicles.

But just when Xu Xin was about to get on the bus, he saw Qi Lei pointing to the factory:

"Let's go back. The car is also dirty. Let the driver clean it in the afternoon."

Xu Xin didn't think much, nodded and followed him into the door.

Just after entering the door, Qi Lei suddenly said with a popsicle in his mouth:

"Mr. Tian will not agree to what you do."

"..."

Xu Xin was stunned.

After making sure that he had calmed down completely, Qi Lei poured out all the words he had been holding back to him:

"The matter of "White Deer Plain" is, in a sense, very complicated. As I said, this work in the factory is not just a script to be adapted, it is a historical issue. And in this matter Even Mr. Tian can't do anything about it. That's a problem left by the old factory director.

To put it bluntly, we can simply treat it as an ordinary script. But whoever does this is a complete fool. What do you think those people in the factory rely on? Is it really because of Jiang Wenli that Wang Quanan and Gu Changwei are so tolerant in the factory? Jiang Wenli's face is not that great. "

"..."

Xu Xin remained silent.

Keep listening to him.

"You may not know... Director Zhang almost took over this job back then."

"……Um?"

Hearing this, Xu Xin raised his eyebrows in surprise this time.

"Suck~"

It’s hot and the popsicles melt quickly.

Qi Lei took two sips before saying:

"Everyone can see that, in terms of "suffering" alone, "White Deer Plain" is more than one order of magnitude higher than "Alive", right?"

"That's for sure. "White Deer Plain" can no longer be defined by the word suffering."

"Yes... Of course, I heard this from Mr. Tian, ​​and I haven't experienced it in detail. But according to Mr. Tian, ​​after the release of "Alive", the response was very good. Then the old director approached Zhang Director, I want him to film "White Deer Plain"...

In fact, this is not correct. It should be said that someone approached the old factory director and gave him a task that was not considered a task. The old factory director could not refuse and wanted Director Zhang to shoot it. Director Zhang didn't shoot it, which probably means that he really couldn't control this film.

Of course, it’s unclear whether it’s because he can’t control it or because he knows it’s not a good film to make. Anyway, he refused. But he refused. This job must fall on someone else, otherwise it would not be appropriate to be here...

Finally it was Wang Quan'an's turn. I don’t know how they fought for it, but in the end, the adaptation rights of "White Deer Plain" were handed over to the factory..."

When Xu Xin heard this, he had a doubt in his heart.

its not right.

The old man's "Alive" was released in 1994. Although Wang Quan'an joined the studio in 1991, it was not until 1999 that he got his first opportunity to make an independent film.

It was still empty for five years.

But he didn't ask.

Maybe asking the old man will make it clearer.

So keep listening.

Qi Lei continued:

"I can understand what you mean, but... the truth is, you said you wanted to be the producer of "White Deer Plain". Mr. Tian will not even listen to your reasons for this matter. No matter what your reasons are, he will not Maybe I'll let you do it. Being able to pay for the auction is already the factory's bottom line. I want you to be hired as well? This is simply unrealistic."

"..."

Xu Xin actually calmed down now.

Not to mention there was half a popsicle in my hand.

I can't even get hot.

Following Qi Lei's train of thought, he frowned and said:

"But my attitude is still the same as what we just said. This pot of good rice will really make me sick if a piece of mouse droppings flies in."

"I know. So what I plan to tell Mr. Tian is that "White Deer Plain" should also be included in the Art Creation Center. You can review the script. When you think the script is qualified, you will shoot it. But you want to Being a producer... is impossible. This matter can be related to anyone but you. You will not appear in any news about this "White Deer Plain" at all. It has nothing to do with you at all. .”

"..."

This matter just "ended without any problem".

The two of them walked to the door of the office building.

After finishing the popsicles, Qi Lei saw that Xu Xin had calmed down and went back to take a lunch break.

He definitely doesn't have to go to class.

But he was definitely in the group photo at the final learning experience meeting.

He didn't arrange anything for Xu Xin to do... Just kidding, this place is no different from Xu Xin's home, you can do whatever you want.

And Xu Xin didn’t leave either.

He went straight back to his office.

After closing the door, he directly dialed Zhang Yimou's phone number.

As a result, just after the phone rang twice, he remembered... The old man had already had the habit of taking a lunch break in the past two years, and he quickly hung up the phone.

But within ten seconds, Zhang Yimou came back to him.

"Hey, why did you hang up even after calling twice?"

"I'm afraid of disturbing your rest. Where is your lunch break?"

"Well... I was just going to take a nap, but it's okay. What's wrong?"

"How was the movie?"

"You have something to say. Why are you still covered in ink?"

After hearing this, Xu Xin went straight to the topic and told what happened today.

Then asked:

"I always feel that something is not right about this. Did Director Wu really come to see you back then?"

The Director Wu he was talking about was Wu Tianxuan, the previous director of Xiying Film Studio.

At the same time, it can also be said that he is a noble man who single-handedly promoted the old man.

"Old Well" was financed by others.

The top figures of the fourth generation.

"Yes, I looked for it."

Zhang Yimou had no intention of hiding anything from him. After hearing the whole story, he already knew what Xu Xin wanted to ask and said directly:

"However, Tian Shuanghe didn't tell the truth to Qi Lei... You can't say that. It should be said that from his perspective, the more confusing the various factors of "White Deer Plain" are, the more stable your faction will be internally. . I can’t figure it out, because I can’t figure it out, so I have a higher tolerance for this kind of behavior of “improvement on others’ ambitions”.”

Xu Xin was stunned:

"What do you mean? "White Deer Plain" is not a historical issue? There is no such thing?"

"That's not true... Well, how can I tell you..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while.

"Either you thought there was a flaw in Qi Lei's words just now, or it was that I made "Alive" in 1994, and Wang Quan'an only made the movie in 1999. There was a gap of five years in between, right?"

"Yeah. You haven't talked about anything in the past five years?"

"Ha ha."

Zhang Yimou’s laughter sounded:

"What do you think about the score? Do you know where Wang Quan'an is from?"

"People from Shaanxi."

"...Nonsense, I didn't know he was from Shaanxi? Let me tell you specifically."

"Uh...that's really unclear."

"He is from Yan'an."

Xu Xin was stunned and asked subconsciously:

"Could it be..."

"Um."

Without him having to say anything, Zhang Yimou responded:

"Let me tell you this, in the early 1980s, when the opening up, he was already able to go abroad with the government-sponsored inspection team. At that time, he was only in his early twenties..."

"Good guy!"

Xu Xin subconsciously straightened his eyes.

"Is it such a big deal?"

"What do you think? During the years when he came to the factory, he originally took the Tian Shuanghe road. Later, the road did not continue, but while the relationship was still there at the time, the road was quite smooth. It's just... he was still young at the time, At that time, what everyone was pursuing was rebelliousness, open-mindedness, and independence... He loved movies, so he gave up his clerical job and plunged into the film and television industry to become a director. At that time, it was around the millennium .”

"That is to say...if he had insisted on going..."

"Even you want to pass on the family from father to son, and from son to grandson. His starting point is much higher than yours. But once you give up on some things, as the old people in the family slowly wither, you will naturally quit one It’s just a circle. You should know this better than me.”

"..."

For a moment, Xu Xin didn't know how to answer this sentence.

I can only continue to ask:

"Then "White Deer Plain"..."

"I refused because the film was really difficult to control. And I was young at that time. It can be said that... utilitarianism occupied most of my mind. After I read the book "White Deer Plain" back then, I knew that there was no one. In three to five years, it would be impossible to come up with an excellent story.

Coupled with the direction of the wind at that time...it was no longer dancing with shackles. It was better to put me in an iron coffin, so I refused. After I refused, the old factory director actually approached Kai Ge and the others. It was also from that time that the news was leaked. This script was requested by Wang Quanan on his own initiative. Kai Ge was quite interested at the time, but he still gave him a face. only……"

Speaking of this, Zhang Yimou paused and couldn't help but say:

"Who could have imagined that "White Deer Plain" would now become Wang Quanan's last life-saving talisman in the factory... It's really ironic. After he was about to pass, others knew about it and were very happy. Although it was not at home It’s a child, but it’s good to have a good relationship. So don’t say five years, ten years doesn’t matter. This is the situation in this film, do you understand?”

"That Mr. Tian..."

"Tian Shuanghe's position is even simpler. He is a practical guy. When you get to his position in the future, it will actually be the same. To put it bluntly, sometimes external factors are also the best prescription to stabilize internal factors.

There must be some lingering questions in your mouth...or in his mouth, and I also know about this. But after all these years... the symbolism of this work is greater than anything else.

As long as it is photographed, it is considered qualified. Of course, what I mean by this is that this film still had to be shot by Wang Quanan. If someone else were to take pictures, some of them wouldn't be able to make the same mistakes. After all, there’s no need to leave a bad impression on some people, right? "

"..."

Hearing this, Xu Xin really didn't know what to say.

But Zhang Yimou, who knew him best, said again:

"I can understand your thoughts, but the facts are not wrong with what Qi Lei said. Tian Shuanghe will not let you touch this, it is not worth it, it is not a mistake. You can review the script, and you can control the story. You keep the audience in your heart, this It is the most beautiful virtue and also the original intention of Xiying Studio.

But similarly, there are some things that you shouldn't do, so you can't do them. Just like we did during the Olympics, the first version of the plan was rejected and everyone was angry, but what can you do? The shackles must be hung around your neck, and you must surprise everyone with this dance. This is how powerful it is. "

Although he knew that the old man was trying to comfort himself for fear of being impulsive, Xu Xin still couldn't help but ask:

"But if he can't take the picture properly..."

"He will definitely not make it well. Want to tell the story of "White Deer Plain" in one movie? It's a fool's dream. But your point is right. He doesn't need to tell the whole story of "White Deer Plain", just picking out a single line from it is enough. The decision-making power is in your hands. If the script doesn't work, just send it back and revise it again.

Your goal is to make this movie reach the passing mark of 60 points... Qi Lei didn't tell you? The film and television adaptation rights of "White Deer Plain" are all in the factory. If you really feel that it is a pity, you can set your sights on soil that is more suitable for "White Deer Plain". "

"TV drama?"

"That's right. After the movie was filmed, Wang Quan'an has fulfilled his historical mission. He can continue to hold on to this amulet with this movie, but this amulet was not given by "White Deer Plain", but by his background. It will be over after his generation.

But you are different. The literary nature of "White Deer Plain" is destined to be an unavoidable "business card" of Shaanxi.

With your sensitivity, it is not difficult to come up with a dance that meets the standards. Even if you don’t shoot, as long as you can run it, find the right people, and finally come up with a story that can reflect literature and become a business card, the greatest reward will be.

Don't ask others to use your own standards. If everyone was the same as you, Xiying Film Studio would have dominated the world long ago. What else is going on in Beijing? "

…

The call with the old man lasted less than fifteen minutes and ended.

His movie is currently in the final stages of reshooting these two days. Once the crew wraps up filming, it will start to get busy with promotion and production.

He wants to win the Olympics for this film, so international and domestic publicity is a top priority.

Very busy.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Xin sat in the office and began to think quietly.

"White Deer Plain" is really a mess...

Thinking of this, he wrote a line on the notebook in front of him:

""White Deer Plain" - TV series script."

Looking at this line of words, he fell into deep thought.

First let’s talk about this plot. First of all, it’s not about eating books. The plot in the outline was “three movies and one TV series” from the beginning. The TV series is “White Deer Plain”. The importance of this drama to Shaanxi is self-evident, and it is also a big step forward for the protagonist's career.

But as the plot progressed, I realized that the plot of a TV series would be too bloated for Xu Xin, but since I had already written it, I had to finish it.

So I made adjustments. "White Deer Plain" was originally directed by Xu Xin himself, but after I made adjustments, I changed it to participate in it.

On the one hand, as I told you before, including the omission of Liu Kuan's role, I have to pay attention to the scale of the rest of the story so that there won't be too much of that aspect of the plot.

On the other hand, the structure of a TV series is indeed too bloated and needs to be streamlined.

Although it is a pity, it seems that it may look better now.

Thank you for your understanding.

The second thing is...it's only five thousand today.

After writing two chapters last night, I knew I was done.

Extreme lower back discomfort.

I went to the traditional Chinese medicine hospital today and had the doctor look at it again and take a X-ray.

Bad News: Lumbar Disc Herniation

The good news: In the early stages, it’s not serious. But you need to lose weight and cultivate yourself.

Then there are acupuncture + massage + traction for 3 consecutive days.

Also sit as little as possible every day.

I plan to replace my computer desk with a height-adjustable desk. Then starting from the 18th of this month, I will go to Chengdu to hold an author meeting.

I will try my best to maintain stable updates this month, but I really can’t guarantee the amount of updates. Please forgive me.