my gilded age

Chapter 260: Declare the challenge and set the stage

Lao Cao is a very interesting person. His whole person gives others a feeling of wilting, but he always speaks from the heart. He says whatever comes to his mind and how he thinks, just like when he makes a movie. Always want to say more.

But movies are censored, and some things he wants to say can't be said. Sometimes he talks more, maybe because he is holding back.

"...What I want to make the most is the kind of movie that the majority of people can understand..."

These were his exact words in an interview with the media at the opening of the film festival. At the side was the pretty host Jingwei. Maybe it was because the girl was pretty, so he didn’t pay much attention to her?

Those who are familiar with him know that this is what he wants to say, his original words.

But when some people heard these original words, they naturally became interested.

"Brother, this guy has a big mouth, haha..."

"Did you hear that too? It's so damn interesting, haha..."

Of course, the Wang brothers are also paying attention to the College Student Film Festival. Huayi and the others have several films participating in the exhibition. Unexpectedly, they gave them a surprise on the first day.

Who can’t hear what Cao Baoping said?
The most interesting thing is that at this film festival, there is a film that was completely chosen by Cao Baoping. Almost everything in this sentence hit this film.

"Looks Beautiful", the work of director Zhang Yuan, is a masterpiece that this well-known sixth-generation leading director has been holding back for several years.

Many people know Zhang Yuan. He is a very powerful person. He has made many films and most of them were banned. One of them is "East Palace and West Palace", in which Xiao Yanzi appears.But what many people don't know is that this man was originally a genius. He was originally highly anticipated by many people in the domestic film industry.

He has been a child star since he was a child. He has participated in films and TV dramas since he was very young. He has a very good background. Later, he successfully entered the film school and graduated smoothly. After graduation, he independently produced a movie "Mom" very soon. ", the male protagonist is Huang Haibo, who played a silly son in it.

The first independent film he completed was in 1990. In this era, this was almost unimaginable.

But he has been banned from so many films, but what is interesting is that in the famous movie Seven Gentlemen Incident in 03, he was not there, and there was no signature from him.

"Looking Beautiful" is an adaptation of Wang Pei's novel. It is a work that Zhang Yuan has wanted to make for many years. It wants to say something. It has won an award at the Berlin Film Festival before, but this award is not the main award. Competition unit awards.

This movie was completely hit by Cao Baoping, and it was very accurate.

Zhang Yuan and Cao Baoping are classmates, and his film is almost in line with the type that Cao Baoping said he doesn't like. This is simply a slap in the face, and it's almost a slap in the face, and it's just that the films you made are all garbage.

After the Wang brothers saw it, they were really happy. Especially for this matter, Cao Baoping also had a film that was censored by the authorities. He even filmed a TV series and refused to be included in it, but he and Zhang Yuan actually had an 'infighting' , this is so interesting.

With the weapons delivered to their doorstep, the Wang brothers really wanted to treat Zhang Yuan to a meal, so they all added up.

This relationship can also be found. Wang Pei and Feng Xiaogang are okay. Although they were very unhappy because of "Mobile Phone" before, they all know each other after all, and this time we Huayi and Zhang Yuan have the same hatred.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuan responded quickly.

"Some people make films that have no depth at all and are all superficial. People can tell who they want to scold and insinuate at a glance. Hehe, what's interesting is that that person wants to flatter someone above him. It's a pity. The bosses are still unappreciative and won’t let you go if you take pictures of that thing. They’ll just say there’s something wrong with you. Hey, you deserve it, you’re a bitch..."

Also in front of Jingwei, Zhang Yuan's words were just like scolding, and what he said to Jingwei made the beautiful host sweat.

They are all at this film festival.

The two Wang brothers naturally saw it quickly and were extremely happy. This garden was really good.

This opportunity is great. What Cao Baoping said actually not only hit Zhang Yuan, but Zhang Yuan was hit too accurately. Cao’s words can be generalized. Many directors in the circle are very consistent. Especially directors from Beijing Film Academy.

In the Seven Gentlemen incident in 03, the Wang brothers really didn't care at all about what these sixth-generation directors did. They were even just watching the fun. The films made by these directors didn't make any money at all. The Wang brothers didn't care about them. not interested.

But now, wave the flag!

"Mr. Cao is a very thoughtful director, but what he said is a bit excessive..." Wang Zhonglei said when he was inadvertently interviewed by a reporter.

"Mr. Cao is still very good at teaching. We all know this. However, teaching alone may be very good, but the film may not necessarily be good. Besides, it is not a good idea to accuse others like this..." Wang Zhongjun Said casually at a film festival.

This is actually nothing. Soon, many main characters of the sixth generation came out.

"Lao Cao is a good person, but I haven't watched any of his movies." Lao Jia, Jia Zhangke, he is the real leader, and he has to say a word.

The most interesting thing is that this group of people actually didn't participate in this college student film festival at all, and they didn't come, but they couldn't help but say nothing. They were hurt by Lao Cao's words.

Let's talk about Lao Jia. He is preparing to go to Venice for his new film "The Good Man from Three Gorges", and Director Lou is even better. "Summer Palace" didn't pass, so he will go to Cannes, this year's Cannes Film Festival.

These two people are also the leaders of the Sixth Generation, and they are also the real Seven Gentlemen. As soon as they spoke, they set off a wave of collective crusade against Cao Baoping by the Sixth Generation.

When Bai Shiqiu came back from Hengdian to the capital to attend the film festival, what he saw was that everyone seemed to be scolding Lao Cao, and then, they also attacked Lao Cao's new film, which is also the new film "Li Mi" of our Red Star.

"Old Cao, what's going on?"

"Nothing."

"What you said...why did you say that?"

"What's the point? I can just say whatever I think. They brought themselves in. What does it have to do with me?"

Bai Shiqiu fell silent after hearing this. He forgot that Lao Cao had a characteristic, that is, this person sometimes showed his ability to speak loudly inadvertently.

'Chinese genre films are all bullshit'... Bai Shiqiu remembered that Cao Baoping said this later.

When reporters interviewed him, sometimes Lao Cao would easily go into the ditch in an easy area. "Old Cao, are you the deputy director of the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy?"

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

"Is this okay?"

"Old Bai, are you scared?"

This old Cao was still confident, and Bai Shiqiu was helpless, but was he really afraid?
"I'm afraid of shit! It's just..." Bai Shiqiu thought for a while and said, "Old Cao, remember, don't even have anything to do with that Zhang Yuan."

"Huh?" Lao Cao was extremely confused when he heard this, "He and I are classmates, and our relationship has already been established."

"..." Bai Shiqiu also understood now that Lao Cao's feelings were intentional.

I'm afraid this old Cao, who has a big mouth himself, wants to give a shout-out to his old classmate. It just so happens that both of their films are in the film festival.

Bai Shiqiu looked at the wilting old Cao in front of him. He had no choice but to start solving the current situation.

Most of the comments made by the sixth-generation directors are directed at Lao Cao, but there are still many voices on the Internet that attack the film "Li Mi". This may be someone fishing in troubled waters.

How to do it?

"Lao Bai, you have to have confidence in our work." Lao Cao is still coming up with ideas.

"what do you mean……"

"Whether it's a mule or a horse, let's go out for a ride, let's just compare."

Lao Cao is quite confident, but the idea he came up with seems to work. Both "Li Mi" and "Looking Beautiful" are being screened at this film festival for a trial.

The film festival lasted for 22 days, and there were a lot of people coming and going. Bai Shiqiu didn't make it to the opening ceremony, but he is a big deal now. He is the best actor in Cannes and the leading actor in a blockbuster with a box office of over [-] million. His appearance is of course attracted a lot of attention.

He might as well hold a press conference for the new film "Li Mi".As soon as the news came out, it naturally attracted many media reporters, both traditional and online. In particular, they invited Miss Jingwei to come over, just like an exclusive interview.

It is very common to hold press conferences at film festivals, but this time, what Bai Shiqiu said was a bit arrogant.

"Before, the director of our film, Lao Cao, said something. These words... are correct!" As soon as Bai Shiqiu came up, he stood firmly on Lao Cao's side. Immediately, he came to the fire. To add fuel to the fire, "I didn't understand the new film directed by Zhang Yuan. But now that we are in this situation, I feel that there is no point in the two sides arguing. Let's just see the results and see who wins more awards." , whose movies are more popular among college students, is that good?"

This was said so straightforwardly and without any sloppiness that the girl Jingwei was dumbfounded and a bunch of reporters were excited.

"Bai Shiqiu, is this a challenge to Director Zhang Yuan?"

"Yes, what if we lose?"

"Can you tell me? Why are you so confident this time?"

Questions were thrown at me one after another like grenades.

Faced with all this, Bai Shiqiu's face did not change color, "Why are you confident? How could I not have confidence? This movie is a movie that our Red Star has invested heavily in. Teacher Cao is the director and I am the leading actor. At the same time, we, the Red Star, also have A senior actor who is also an old classmate of mine, Tang Wei will be the heroine, Qian Qian, a senior celebrity actor, will be the supporting actress, and several other supporting roles include Deng Chao, Wang Baoqiang, Wang Yanhui and other powerful celebrities joining the cast. Of course I have confidence! "

Too imposing, too arrogant, too confident.

This is the afternoon, this is the stage set by Bai Shiqiu.

Finally, Bai Shiqiu also told the media the details, that is, the night after tomorrow, "Li Mi" will meet the audience at the Beiguo Theater of Beijing Normal University, that is, meet the majority of college friends. It can be regarded as a small premiere.

This news needs to be sent out right away. It would be pointless if it was too late.

Will Zhang Yuan accept this challenge?

"Let's compete! This is our film that won the Grand Prize at the International Film Festival. We are not afraid!" Zhang Yuan came out to reply the next day, and he also added chips, "I must believe that our "Looks Very Good" "Beauty" will win, but here I have to talk about what happens if I lose. If I, Zhang Yuan, lose, then I will not touch movies for three years! I banned myself! Opposite me, do you hear me?"

As soon as the news came out, the media was even more excited. It was so interesting.

The pressure suddenly came to the Red Star side.

On the day of the small premiere of "Li Mi".

"Old Cao, look at the things you have done for me."

"Haha...Old Bai, what's wrong? Are you scared?"

In front of Beijing Normal University's Beiguo Theater, Bai Shiqiu faced a swarm of media reporters, as well as college students and college judges who had bought tickets and were waiting to enter, as well as many domestic heavyweight film critics who had heard the news. There were also many cameras placed here. , and even an OB van came, and he said something directly.

"If the film "Li Mi" loses to "Looking Beautiful" at the College Student Film Festival, I, Bai Shiqiu, will bid farewell to the film industry forever!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked!

　thanks for your support.Thank you thank you.

　　Don't be impatient, everyone, let the black cars arrive slowly...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)