Chapter 150 Reciting Poetry with Director Kaigo?

China Film Group, tea room.

The three parties sat down, and Director Han poured a cup of fragrant tea to the two guests on the left and right.

"Director Wu, let me introduce you." Director Han extended his hand to the right and introduced: "This is the leader of the Ministry of Culture. You can just call him Secretary Chen."

"Secretary Chen, this is Director Wu."

"Hey, who in China doesn't know Director Wu? He needs an introduction." Secretary Chen, who was in his early forties, stood up and politely extended his hand to shake Wu Yuan's hand.

Wu Yuan, who has always stayed away from those in the system, also stood up and greeted with a smile: "Hello, Secretary Chen."

"I was asked to meet today. Is there any order from the organization?"

"Instructions are out of the question." Secretary Chen shook his head and motioned for Wu Yuan to sit down and talk.

"It's like this. Director Wu, did you watch the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympics a few days ago?"

really

Wu Yuan wailed in his heart.

He really didn't want to have anything to do with this hot potato.

Wu Yuan figured it out from the moment he received the call from Director Han.

Most likely, the higher-ups wanted to talk to him about the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

If you think about it, you will know that the only directors in China who can be called "international" level are Zhang Yimou and him.

Zhang Yimou has won many major awards from Europe's top three, and "Hero" has sold US$170 million globally.

Although Wu Yuan is inferior in terms of awards, his box office performance is too strong, and he is a commercial film director with a reputation in Hollywood.

If Zhang Yimou's Eight Minutes in Athens didn't get a lot of bad reviews, then it would definitely not be Wu Yuan's turn to have anything to do with the Olympics.

But who told Athens to be scolded for eight minutes?

"Director Wu, to be honest, there has been a lot of public opinion about director Zhang Yimou in recent days."

Secretary Chen sighed and said regretfully: "From the direct instructions from the leaders to the letters from the masses, Director Zhang Yimou is not recognized."

"Many people even said harsh words directly, but Zhang Yimou cannot be allowed to be the director of the BJ Olympics opening ceremony again."

"Even one of our corresponding leaders held a meeting yesterday and gave instructions that Director Zhang Yimou may not be qualified to be the chief director of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony."

"The leadership's current opinion is to hold an open and closing creative bidding activity for all directors at the beginning of next year."

"I came to see you this time just because I want to talk to you first. The leaders above are more interested in you and Director Kege."

"The boss above wants me to ask you if I can form a bidding team with Director Kege. You two, as co-directors, will work together to create a bid for the opening ceremony."

"Ah?" Wu Yuan was stunned.

Can it still be like this?

Let him and Director Kego form a team to bid for the Olympic opening ceremony?

Let’s not talk about whether he has the time to write the bidding document. Forming a team with Director Kego is too outrageous.

Is it possible that he will go on stage with Director Kego to recite a poem?

The two of them said, "Suddenly there was a message outside the sword to collect Jibei" and I said, "When I first heard it, my clothes were filled with tears." Is the whole wave big?

Thinking of this scene, Wu Yuan got goosebumps.

"No, no, I really don't have the time." Wu Yuan flexed his fingers and said, "Secretary Chen, I have a movie to shoot in the second half of the year. I will go to the United States to shoot "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" in March next year. I'm not even here. domestic."

"I am really helpless about the election for Olympic Games Director."

"And you see, I am so young. Although I have made some insignificant achievements in Hollywood, I still can't compare with my predecessors."

"Hey, you can't say that." Secretary Chen interrupted: "Heroes come from young men."

“When you engage in art, it’s never about your age, it’s about your talent and strength.”

"Beethoven published his first piece of music at the age of 13, and Mozart gave a concert at the age of 16."

"Director Wu, you are also such a genius and cannot be measured by your age."

Secretary Chen said sincerely: "The Beijing Olympics is a grand event that attracts worldwide attention. It is also an important project for China to showcase itself to the world and change the international impression."

"How could there not be an internationally renowned director like you, Director Wu, in the election for the opening ceremony chief director?"

"Of course, the superiors have also considered that you are indeed relatively young, so they hope that you can form a team with Director Kego and run for office together."

"You two, old and young, are good at each other and can fill in each other's gaps. You are the perfect partner."

Don't say it yet, don't say it yet.

Director Han on the side nodded repeatedly.

He thought the proposal was really great!

Chen Kaige has a high artistic aesthetic, and Wu Yuan is very good at story arrangement. If these two people work together, one is responsible for the beauty and the other is responsible for the content of the program, it will be a perfect combination.

Director Han was convinced and said, "Yes, Director Wu."

"I think this proposal is very good. You and Director Kego join forces and can definitely bring an audio-visual feast-level opening ceremony to the global audience."

"Maybe it will become a milestone in the history of the Olympic Games!"

Not to mention Director Han, even Wu Yuan himself thought it was quite reliable.

If he didn't have the memory of later generations, if he didn't know what kind of opening ceremony Zhang Yimou brought, he himself would think this proposal was good.

It's a pity, he knows.

So Wu Yuan still shook his head and said, "Secretary Chen, this matter is not something I can decide alone. It depends on Director Kaige's opinion."

"Hey." Secretary Chen interrupted Wu Yuan again, "I have already contacted Director Kaige.

"Director Kaige is very happy to form a campaign team with you."

"He said that he has wanted to work with you for a long time, but he has never had the opportunity. He is very happy that you two can jointly run for the chief director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics."

"He chanted a sentence on the spot, two people with one mind, their strength can break gold! "

Gah!

Wu Yuan really couldn't say no this time.

How could he refuse?

The superiors specifically asked you to participate in this bidding. As a well-known director in China, did Wu Yuan really dare to refuse?

Even if it's just a formality, it's better than a direct refusal!

Not bad.

Wu Yuan thought about it and estimated that even if he and Director Kaige formed a joint campaign team, they would not be able to win the election against Zhang Yimou.

The boxes of bidding documents prepared by the other party were no joke.

As long as Wu Yuan didn't copy Zhang Yimou's opening ceremony plan first, he probably wouldn't be the chief director.

He couldn't copy Zhang Yimou's Opening ceremony plan.

This thing is not a movie. With the opening ceremony plan, you can do the work of the on-site director.

My goodness, the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics mobilized tens of thousands of people, and the opening ceremony site also needed to dispatch tens of thousands of people. The director team alone had more than 100 people.

With so many people, all kinds of details need to be controlled.

If it weren't for the plan that I really polished bit by bit, plus Zhang Yimou's artistic level, it would be impossible to do this opening ceremony well.

Although he coveted the title of "national master", Wu Yuan knew that this thing should be Zhang Yimou, and others were really not qualified and had no ability.

"Okay then." Wu Yuan nodded helplessly: "I will take the time to discuss with Director Kaige and strive to submit a satisfactory bid next year. "

Secretary Chen then showed a sincere smile on his face.

As one of the top three directors in China and the only Hollywood director, Wu Yuan cannot miss the election for the chief director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

Even in Secretary Chen's heart, the position of chief director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics must belong to Wu Yuan and Chen Kaige.

With the two of them joining forces, who else in China can be their rival?

"Then it's settled. I hope Director Wu can work together with Director Kaige to present an Olympic opening ceremony that shows the charm of our great country to all Chinese people and even the audiences around the world! "

Secretary Chen moved quickly.

After finalizing the matter with Wu Yuan, Director Kaige contacted Wu Yuan two days later, wanting to meet with him to discuss the election for the opening ceremony.

Although he didn't want to get involved in this matter, Wu Yuan had to cooperate with Director Kaige since he had already agreed to it.

But he had made up his mind that he would definitely take it easy when preparing the bid this time.

In Director Kaige's studio, Wu Yuan met him and Chen Hong.

"Hey, Director Wu." Director Kaige came up with a smile and grabbed Wu Yuan's hand and shook it tightly.

"I didn't expect that we could work together to run for the chief director of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games this time."

"Don't worry, whether at work or in private, we are equal. If there is anything, we will discuss it. I won't use my qualifications to pressure you."

"Of course, when the election is successful, we will also be joint chief directors, regardless of the chief and deputy! "

Chen Kaige received the notice from above earlier than Wu Yuan.

At first, he planned to form his own group and did not plan to find someone to cooperate in the election.

With Director Kaige's arrogance, who could he look up to?

Zhang Yimou?

He used to be his photographer.

Feng Xiaogang?

The movies he made are not up to standard.

Jiang Wen?

We had a falling out when we were filming "The Emperor and the Assassin". I will never work with him in this life. It's too infuriating.

Apart from these people, Chen Kaige can put his hands on his hips and shout: "Who else? "

Well, there is also Wu Yuan.

Chen Kaige was very happy with Wu Yuan's appearance.

This guy is like me!

Wu Yuan had never quarreled with Chen Kaige, and he had never been in Chen Kaige's crew. The only connection between the two was that they were both from the directing department of Beijing Film Academy.

And he was indeed very impressed by Wu Yuan's achievements abroad.

This just made Chen Kaige like him very much.

It is impossible for Chen Kaige to be confident and confident of winning the election for the chief director of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

He knew that at this stage, he and Zhang Yi

But now Zhang Yimou's Athens Eight Minutes has received a lot of bad reviews, and his reputation in the circle has dropped sharply.

The higher-ups suggested that he and Wu Yuan jointly run for the position.

This is clearly telling him that as long as he and Wu Yuan can come up with a good plan, the position of chief director will belong to them.

So he is very welcoming to Wu Yuan.

After pulling Wu Yuan to sit down at the coffee table and instructing Chen Hong to pour tea, Chen Kaige started chatting with Wu Yuan enthusiastically.

"Director Wu, what do you think about the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics this time?"

"Let's speak freely and have a good chat behind closed doors. There is no need to worry."

Listening to Chen Kaige's words, Wu Yuan smiled but said nothing.

Who in the circle doesn't know that Chen Kaige is a famous stubborn donkey? If you really discuss with him, the discussion will turn into an argument, and the argument will end in a bad mood.

This person only agrees with what he wants to agree with and doesn't listen to other people's ideas.

Wu Yuan didn't want to argue with him about meaningless things, so he asked, "What do you think, Director Kaige?"

When this was mentioned, Director Kaige became excited.

"I have an idea." Chen Kaige stood up and paced excitedly: "When it comes to our China, the first thing foreigners think of is the prosperous Tang Dynasty."

"The prosperous Tang Dynasty was also the period of our history when art reached its peak, costumes were the most beautiful, and the most foreign elements were integrated."

"The prosperous Tang Dynasty was inclusive and flourished. Hu beds, Hu cakes, Hu music, and Hu costumes were all included in Chinese culture at that time."

"I think our Olympics this time should also show the world an inclusive new China."

"So I want to make the opening ceremony of the Olympics a romantic Tang Palace night banquet!"

"The opening is a dance imitating the Dunhuang murals. At least 18 dancers wearing Tang Dynasty dance costumes will start with flying celestials and perform a dream dance."

"There are also Tuozhi dance, Huxuan dance, Huteng dance, and Qiuci dance. Use a Silk Road music and dance to open the Olympic night."

"Especially Huxuan dance!" Chen Kaige danced excitedly.

"The characteristics of Huxuan dance are fast melody! Fast rhythm! Many circles! It's hard to tell the front and back!! You know, this difficult dance style was extremely popular in the Tang Dynasty, and everyone learned to spin."

"In the Tang Dynasty, there was Yang Guifei in the palace and An Lushan outside the palace. They were all masters of Huxuan dance."

"In the Old Book of Tang. An Lushan Biography, it is recorded that "Lushan became fatter and fatter over the years, his belly hung below his knees, and he weighed 330 kilograms... When he performed Huxuan dance in front of Emperor Xuanzong, he was as fast as the wind."

"In order to please Emperor Xuanzong, An Lushan practiced Huxuan dance hard even though he was over 300 kilograms fat!"

"This kind of dance music of the prosperous Tang Dynasty should be shown to the global audience at the grand occasion of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, so that the global audience can see the charm of our traditional Chinese culture."

Well, this is very Chen Kaige.

He is still the Chen Kaige who likes the scenery of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

Wu Yuan listened with relish.

I have to admit that as a director with good aesthetics and a lot of research in aesthetics, Chen Kaige did describe a very beautiful and romantic opening for Wu Yuan.

He could imagine that the stage would be built very gorgeously and elegantly, and the dancers' performance would be amazing.

If we only talk about the evening party, such an opening would definitely be amazing.

But this is the Olympics. It is beautiful to hold such a traditional evening party at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, but it has nothing to do with the theme of "Olympics".

As a campaign director, Chen Kaige certainly couldn't really just read a poem during the campaign.

Chen Kaige did recite a poem on the spot when he made his statement, but this was just an opening statement.

After reading the poem, he still seriously stated his opening ceremony plan, and he also prepared a complete opening ceremony plan.

I think what Chen Kaige said now is the first draft of the opening ceremony plan he presented later.

Looking at Chen Kaige, who was dancing and talking about his opening ceremony design concept, Wu Yuan showed a bright smile.

"Director Kego, your idea is very good!"

"I have no objection at all and fully support your idea!"