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Chapter 318 Exploring "The Last Empress" (4000+ chapters, please subscribe~)

After the inspection in Jinmen, Wu Jianye quickly left for Liaodong.

If it is said that for Puyi, Jinmen is full of feasting, luxury, and anesthesia, then Coal City is the place where all dreams wake up for Puyi.

In Bertolucci's version of "The Last Emperor", the Meidu War Criminals Management Office, where Puyi was detained, was turned into a dark and indifferent place, and the prison guards there were also very facial, in line with the Chinese identity that foreigners have always considered , although a tragic character background was designed for the prison guard who interrogated Puyi in the end, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is just a compromise.

Then Wu Jianye went to the prison where Puyi was detained. This time, Pu Jie came with Wu Jianye. He was detained here with Puyi at the beginning, and provided Wu Jianye with a lot of advice.

After the trip to Coal City, everyone went to Spring City again.

When Puyi first arrived in Chuncheng, he was full of ambitions, but found himself a puppet of RB, and finally his dreams were extinguished.

The place where the scene was shot here was mainly in the Puppet Manchukuo Palace. After visiting here, I discussed with Zhang Li, Zhao Fei and others about the shooting situation, and everyone returned to the hotel.

At this time, Yang Xiaodan came to the hotel and invited Wu Jianye and others to visit the Spring City Film Studio.

Yang Xiaodan is a classmate of Wu Jianye's class 78. He graduated from the acting department. After graduation, he was assigned to the Spring City Film Studio. See Ye and others.

Spring City Film Studio is the first film studio after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It can be called the cradle of Chinese films and has created many firsts in the history of Chinese films.

China's first puppet film "The Emperor's Dream".

China's first cartoon "Catch the Turtle in the Urn".

China's first science and education film "Preventing the Plague".

Huaxia's first short feature film "Leave him to beat Lao Jiang".

China's first feature film "The Bridge".

China's first dubbed film "Ordinary Soldier".

The gate of Changying Factory has a typical style of the 80s and [-]s, with a gate open to traffic in the middle and small gates for pedestrians on both sides. Walking through the gate is a square with a statue of a great man in the middle.

Under the leadership of Yang Xiaodan, Wu Jianye and others went directly to the office of the director of Changying Studio.

"Old Su!"

"Old Cen!"

This time Wu Jianye came to Spring City with Wu Jianye's art director Mr. Cen Fan. Mr. Cen Fan and the director of the factory Su Yun are also old acquaintances, and it is natural to have some pleasantries when the old friends meet.

Teacher Cen Fan can be considered to be from a famous family, and his ancestors have a prominent reputation. Even Teacher Cen Fan himself has a legendary past.

Xia Meng, who was regarded by Kim Yong as the lover of his dreams and the prototype of the Little Dragon Girl, and Teacher Cen Fan were a real couple at the beginning. At that time, the two fell in love in Xiangjiang. It was also a good story. Later, Huaxia was established and Teacher Cen Fan returned to China Originally, Xia Meng was planning to return to China with Teacher Cen Fan.

It's a pity that both of them were the pillars of Xiangjiang Great Wall Film Company at that time. They couldn't stop Teacher Cen Fan from leaving, so they had to stop Xia Meng. Later, the two communicated. Teacher Cen Fan was able to receive Xia Meng's letter, but Xia Meng Teacher Cen Fan's reply letter was not received. It turned out that Teacher Cen Fan's reply letter was burned.

The two couldn't get together in the end.
After the two exchanged pleasantries, Su Yun, the director of the factory, shook hands with Wu Jianye and said, "I've known for a long time that our country has a great young director who has conquered European film festivals, and I finally met him today!"

"Old Su, you are a junior of Zhesha, we still have to learn a lot from you seniors!" Wu Jianye said neither humble nor overbearing.

As a veteran director in China and the director of Changying Film Studio, Su Yun's position in the domestic film industry is absolutely top-notch, and his influence is huge.

"Haha, Xiao Wu is too polite. I took the liberty to invite you to the Changying Studio this time. Don't blame me, an old guy, for relying on the old to sell the old!" Su Yun laughed loudly.

"Even if you don't ask us to come, Mr. Su, as juniors, we should still visit you!"

There were also some leaders of Changying Film Studio present. After they sat down, they discussed the current reform path of domestic films.

"Xiao Wu, I heard that you have an idea to release this movie in European and American markets?"

As the director of Changying Film Studio, Su Yun has long been concerned about the gains and losses of a movie, but the future of the entire Chinese movie industry.

"Yes, although our domestic film system has changed to a certain extent, it is still very different from the relatively complete commercial system abroad. Our domestic film studios are taking the path of selling copies to earn profits. , This can only be said to be the initial stage of the film industry, and it cannot fundamentally solve the plight of the studio."

Su Yun nodded calmly, and asked, "Then Xiao Wu, what can you do?"

"If we want to change the status quo of the domestic film industry, first of all, China Film should withdraw from the level responsible for the unified sales and purchase, and the studio will directly connect with the cinema. Only in this way can the domestic film industry reach a new level!"

Now Wu Jianye has consciously explained his thoughts to these people who have a strong influence in the country, and he now has the qualifications.

"Is this too risky? If the box office of the movie is not satisfactory, doesn't it mean that the studio has to bear the responsibility!" Some people put forward different opinions.

Wu Jianye considered his own language, and said in a deep voice: "This is a period of pain that Huaxia movies must go through. Only when we are responsible for our own profits and losses can we put more attention on the production of movies. As long as we can make more A good movie is a movie that is more liked by the audience, so that the domestic film industry can go out of the current circle."

After listening to Wu Jianye's words, everyone fell into deep thought. Wu Jianye's words had a great impact on them. They have long been accustomed to the unified sales and purchase system of domestic movies. If they follow Wu Jianye's words, it is the studio's responsibility Profit and loss, at that time, if the investment of a movie failed, it would be a huge loss for them.

"Actually, the business of copying has already taken shape. China Film Group does not have to buy so many copies of every movie. They will also judge how many copies to buy based on the market's reaction."

Mr. Cen said beside him: "Actually, the problems mentioned by Xiao Wu have already been implemented abroad. Let's not talk about it, let's talk about Xiangjiang Films. Although there are film management agencies in Xiangjiang, they are more It plays a role of dispatching, and does not participate in the actual operation at all. In recent years, from the earliest Chinachem and Shaw Brothers, to the present Golden Harvest, Fengge Entertainment, and New Arts City, Xiangjiang has come here like this. Without the competition from these film companies, Xiangjiang's films can now have such a huge influence in Southeast Asia."

Although he has been away from Xiangjiang for many years, Mr. Cen has never stopped paying attention to Xiangjiang.

Su Yun said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid it won't be that easy for China Film to withdraw from its current role!"

Wu Jianye smiled and said, "I'm just talking about my own thoughts. As for how the higher-ups decide, people like Mr. Su still need to influence them!"

"Haha, you kid is only digging holes, not burying them!" Su Yun smiled and glanced at Wu Jianye.

However, he also knew that Wu Jianye was telling the truth. Although Wu Jianye had a huge influence in the domestic film industry, in the final analysis, he was not able to influence the system.

We can only slowly instill knowledge about film business operations to everyone. Only after many high-level officials have been subtly influenced can it be possible to completely advance the domestic reform.

Then Wu Jianye and others visited Changying Film Factory under the leadership of Director Su Yun. Walking in the factory area of ​​Changying Film Factory, they couldn't imagine that this is one of the largest film studios in China. The gray three Floor to floor, empty factory area, occasionally a few people can be seen passing by in a hurry. If you look carefully, they must be well-known actors in the country.

"Xiao Wu, let me tell you that our two families are very destined. You are currently preparing to shoot "The Last Emperor", and our factory is already filming "The Last Empress." Director Su Yun laughed.

"The Last Empress" is co-produced by Changying Film Factory and Xiangjiang Tianhe Films.

"Haha, I really know this movie, Director Su, don't you know, Jiang Yun who plays Puyi in the movie turned out to be my neighbor. When I received the script, this kid came to me almost every day. Look at Puyi's profile."

Pu Jie next to him smiled and said, "This kid even came to look for me."

Some actors just have this ability, and they can give their all for the role they play. The main role in this movie is Pan Hong who plays Wanrong, but when the movie was released, Jiang Yun played Puyi as the first protagonist In the end, if Pan Hong hadn't exploded her acting skills when Wanrong went crazy, she would have been completely overwhelmed by Jiang Yun.

In fact, when Wu Jianye was preparing for "The Last Emperor", he also considered Jiang Rong, but considering the image problem and overseas reasons, Wu Jianye still gave up Jiang Rong.

"Really, I didn't expect to have such a relationship, why don't you go to the crew of "The Last Empress"!" Su Yun sent an invitation to Wu Jianye.

"Okay, I can just learn from Director Chen Jialin." Wu Jianye agreed, and Wu Jianye might be able to burst out his own inspiration if he went to watch two movies with different perspectives.

As for director Chen Jialin, everyone is more familiar with his work "Kangxi Dynasty" starring Chen Daohuang. This movie is one of Wu Jianye's favorite TV dramas, regardless of the history of the Qing Dynasty.

A group of people came to Changying Xiaobailou, where the scene of Wanrong swinging in the garden and reading a book in "The Last Empress" was being filmed, but when everyone rushed to the scene, they found that the crew did not shoot, but were opposite the scene .

Jiang Yun was also very happy after seeing Wu Jianye.

"Angkor, when did you arrive in Spring City?"

"I just arrived too." Wu Jianye smiled and said, "How about it, are you still used to it in Spring City?"

"I'm used to it, it's much cooler than our Yanjing." Jiang Yun said with a smile.

Afterwards, under the introduction of director Su Yun, Wu Jianye shook hands with director Chen Jialin and greeted him. At the same time, Wu Jianye also invited him to go to the crew for advice when the filming of "The Last Emperor" started.

"I don't dare to give advice, I will definitely study and study when the time comes!"

After the two sides praised each other, Wu Jianye got to know some other actors in the crew.

"We can't be regarded as outsiders anymore. Your family is treating guests to dinner tonight. You must be there!" Wu Jianye said to Fu Yiwei with a smile.

Fu Yiwei is now in a relationship with Yang Xiaodan. The two also became friends because of the drama. Last year, the two collaborated in "Magic Land". Although in the film, the two played brother and sister, they came together outside the film and became lovers. .

Later, they got married, but unfortunately, the love between the two did not come to an end.

There are actually many couples in Changying Studio, Wang Baosheng and Jiang Lili, Gong Xibin and Zhang Baishuang, Chen Guojun and Zhao Yamin, Liang Tongyu and Jin Yi, etc. Unfortunately, Wang Baosheng and Jiang Lili, Gong Xibin and Zhang Baishuang are the ones who made it to the end. two pairs.

Fu Yiwei smiled sweetly: "Director Wu has already spoken, so he must be there."

When meeting Pan Hong, Wu Jianye talked about another thing: "After the filming of this movie, Pan Hong, do you have time? My company has a movie ready to shoot, and I want you to be in charge of it when the time comes." Actress!"

"Director Wu, you are poaching in front of us!" Chen Jialin joked.

Wu Jianye smiled and said, "Director Chen, you can't say that. What I'm saying is that after you finish shooting this movie, that movie won't start shooting until the second half of next year or the year after next!"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Director Wu is indeed a young man, full of energy. Are you ready for the second movie now?"

Wu Jianye: "Director Su, I'm not going to be the director of this movie. It was filmed by our company. Pan Hong's image is quite suitable, so I made an appointment in advance!"

Pan Hong was very happy when she heard Wu Jianye's invitation just now. It can be said that actors all over the country would like to act in Wu Jianye's movie, but she was a little disappointed to hear that this movie was not Wu Jianye's starring role.

"Then Director Wu, what movie are you talking about?"

"It's a movie based on a novel written by Wang Shuo. If you're interested, you can come to Tangting Culture when you return to Yanjing. We'll discuss it in detail then!"

"Director Wu, your company is finally going to make its own movies?" The news of Wu Jianye's establishment of Tangting Culture has long been spread in major studios.

Everyone was looking at what this cultural company was going to do, and whether it could find a different path for Huaxia Films. However, the film was not made, but a domestically sensational TV series was released.

"That's right. Theory is based on practice. I also want to see if I can find a different path based on my own ideas." Wu Jianye didn't hide his thoughts in front of Su Yun at all.

"Okay, it really is ambitious!"

(End of this chapter)