It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1353 The Conflict Begins Again!
The official selections for the main competition of the 75th Cannes International Film Festival have been announced! Congratulations to the Chinese films "Boyhood" and "Parasite" for both being selected!

"The film 'Boyhood' is directed by Chen Kaige and stars Liu Haoran, Chen Feiyu, Zhang Xueying, and Wen Qi. This is his fifth film to be shortlisted for the main competition, following 'King of the Children,' 'Farewell My Concubine,' 'Temptress Moon,' and 'The Emperor and the Assassin.'"

"Parasite, directed by Han Jianu and produced by Chen Fei, is a strong contender at this year's Cannes Film Festival."

It is clear from the news reports released by official media that although Chen Kaige has rarely produced any classic or outstanding works worthy of being written about in recent years, his status and position in the film industry are still not to be underestimated.

Similarly, when he was nominated for the Cannes Film Festival, numerous official media outlets lavished praise on him and gave him extensive publicity.

In stark contrast is "Parasite".

If it weren't for Chen Fei's influence, major official media outlets in the capital region would likely have paid little attention to Han Jianu and her works.

However, apart from the official media in the capital, media in other regions, especially in the northwest, have shown great favor to "Parasite," giving it extensive coverage and praise.

In contrast, the attention given to "Boyhood" has been rather lukewarm.

"Do those 'Beijing Circle' and 'Northwest Circle' still exist?"

Han Jianu found it hard to accept. What kind of time is this? Why are they still doing these things?

We're all in the Chinese film industry, is this really necessary?
On the sofa, Chen Fei scrolled through the news while explaining to her, "You need to know that the arts and sports are inseparable. Look at the situation in the sports world, and you'll understand why the cultural world is like this."

One emperor and one courtier.

In other words, Han Sanping is no longer in charge.

If "Zuo Shandiao" were still in that seat at China Film Group, none of the media outlets in the capital region would dare to do such a thing.

Han Jianu scoffed: "Tch, I can't even be bothered with them. They're trying to put me down, saying I'm young and inexperienced. Just wait until I win an award and slap them in the face!"

"Auntie, can you please stop pinching my face? It hurts."

Little Stone sat in her lap, trying to run away but unable to, his chubby cheeks were pinched up.

Liu Yifei looked at this scene with great helplessness: "If you're angry, go pinch Chen Kaige's son's face! Why are you pinching my son?"

"His son?" Han Jianu let go of Xiao Shitou and let him run away, muttering, "He's just a good-for-nothing. He looks like that and he still dares to try to be a popular celebrity. I think his career will collapse sooner or later!"

Chen Fei's brow twitched.

This girl's prediction is amazing!
He vaguely remembered that it was around the last two years when that young master was exposed for having an ambiguous relationship with a fan.

Meanwhile, as he struggled to recall, Chen Kaige's home, usually so oppressive, was filled with joy and cheers—a rare occurrence.

"Congratulations, Kai, on successfully making it into the main competition at Cannes."

Chen Hong ran out of the bedroom with her phone in her hand, her crow's feet around her eyes filled with laughter.

At this moment, the hashtag #ChenKaiGeFiveCannesShows# was climbing at a rocket speed on Weibo's entertainment trending list, making her beam with joy.

Before he could finish speaking, hurried footsteps suddenly came from the second floor.

Chen Feiyu rushed downstairs in her pajamas, shampoo foam still clinging to her hair: "Dad! Liu Haoran just called me and said our film has been nominated for the main competition! That's amazing!"

Seeing that the mother and son had both run out, Chen Kaige's serious expression softened slightly.

However, before a smile could even appear on his face, his gaze suddenly swept over his son's wet hair, and his eyes instantly sharpened.

"Arthur, sit down."

He pointed to the leather sofa, his voice low but carrying an undeniable authority.

Chen Feiyu subconsciously straightened his back and sat down properly, only then realizing that his father had specially changed into that dark gray Zhongshan suit today.

He always wears this treasured outfit to important occasions, and he seems happy about it today.

Seeing this, Chen Hong smiled and smoothed things over: "The child is overjoyed, so let's not worry about these things today."

She knew in her heart that Chen Kaige was annoyed by Chen Feiyu's rash behavior, which lacked manners and etiquette.

"Don't get too excited yet," Chen Kaige said in a deep voice. "Being shortlisted is just the beginning. The waters of Cannes are much deeper than you think."

After saying that, he turned to Chen Feiyu and said, "Tonight, copy the family rules three times and study the etiquette three times. Remember to be patient and calm on important matters."

Chen Feiyu immediately sat up straight and replied "Yes," his fingers curling nervously.

Chen Hong looked at her son with heartache and said softly, "The child just came back from work..."

"Have you forgotten the rules of our family?" Chen Kaige frowned. "We are an artistic family, and being impolite is more serious than any other mistake."

When my father was teaching me how to film "Yellow Earth," he forbade me from eating meat for three months, saying it was to keep the film clean. It was under his influence that I was able to make "Farewell My Concubine." It all started with small things...

Jingle Bell--

The phone suddenly rang.

Chen Kaige picked up the phone, glanced at the name on the caller ID, stood up, and walked towards the study.

"Hello, Chairman Fu..."

The moment the door closed, Chen Feiyu slumped onto the sofa like a deflated balloon.

Chen Hong gently patted his back: "Don't take it to heart, your dad is just too serious."

"You won't even let me be happy." Chen Feiyu pouted like a child, feeling wronged, and got up to walk towards her room.

"Fei Yu..."

Chen Hong called to him from behind, but he ignored her.

All he wants now is to find that understanding woman and tell her about his grievances and pain.

The next morning, Chen Kaige left home early and headed straight for China Film Group.

Fu Ruoqing called him last night, saying she wanted to discuss a project with him that embodies a mainstream ideology.
He agreed immediately.

Fu Ruoqing went to great lengths to get "Boyhood" to participate in the Cannes awards competition, and now it's time for him to repay the favor.

At the same time, Feiyue Films.

When Chen Fei arrived early in the morning, he saw many familiar faces in the company's lobby.

Zhang Yi, Peng Yuchang, Jing Tian, ​​Liu Shishi, Xie Miao, Wan Qian...

"Director Chen!"

When everyone saw Chen Fei coming over, they quickly went up to greet him.

"You guys are here... for 'The Journey Home' and 'Sicario 2'?"

Chen Fei quickly guessed their purpose for coming. "That's right," Jing Tian chuckled and replied generously, "I'm here to sign the contract."

Liu Shishi, who was standing next to her, said softly, "Me too."

The roles for these two have already been decided internally. Others may need to do a simple audition, but it's probably just a formality.

"Okay, you guys go ahead and get busy, I'll go upstairs now."

"it is good."

Everyone watched him enter the elevator before continuing their conversation.

"Shishi, what have you been busy with lately? It's been so long since I've seen you out and about!" Jing Tian turned to look at Liu Shishi and asked curiously.

Liu Shishi tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her slender neck: "When performing in Stan Lai's 'A Dream Like a Dream' in Shanghai, the high-intensity rehearsals every day almost made my voice hoarse."

You have no idea how demanding the stage is; even a slight misstep in a glance can be noticed by the audience in the back rows.

Jing Tian's eyes widened immediately: "My God! You actually went to act in a play? That's a continuous performance, no breaks, and no retakes!"

She suddenly remembered the embarrassing incident of having to do 20 takes on set, and her ears involuntarily burned slightly.

Peng Yuchang suddenly leaned over from behind and said with a smile, "Sister Shi, you're secretly competing with each other! How are we 'self-taught' types supposed to survive when the movie is released?"

Liu Shishi laughed and said, "You're still a self-taught student? I know that, you're from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, while I, from the Beijing Dance Academy, am the self-taught one."

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hall, slanting across the crowd. She looked at her reflection in the glass and said softly, "I used to think that filming was all about the camera and post-production. But after acting in a stage play, I realized what it means to 'expose your soul to the audience.'"

Every movement and every line of dialogue had to be meticulously crafted; the pure joy of creation was completely different from making films and television dramas.

She knew that her eye acting had always been a point of criticism, so throughout her years in theatrical career, she had been working hard to correct and overcome it.

Jing Tian's throat tightened as she listened.

She recalled the online discussions about her "stagnant acting skills" after the box office failure of "Mystery of Antiques" last year, and her fingers involuntarily clenched.

Peng Yuchang, being quite carefree, didn't notice the change in atmosphere and asked with great interest, "Sister Shishi, does acting in plays help with making movies?"

“Of course.” Liu Shishi nodded, her gaze falling on the direction of the elevator. “Just like Director Chen often says, actors need to learn to ‘take root.’ The stage is the best soil, which can wear away all the superficial things.”

Jing Tian was struck by these words, and her eyes instinctively darted away.

Looking at Liu Shishi's radiant face despite her lack of makeup, she suddenly felt a little ashamed.

It seems that from beginning to end, she has relied on her face, unique temperament, and endless resources to get by in the industry.

As for her acting skills, almost no one has ever praised her for that.

Thinking of this, she secretly vowed in her heart: once "The Journey Home" is finished filming, she must turn down all other work and find a reliable acting teacher to hone her acting skills.

Nobody wants to be a "pretty face" for life, and she was no exception.

Beauty will eventually fade with age, and in the end, one will still need to rely on acting skills and talent to succeed.

……

After going upstairs and returning to his office, Chen Fei asked his assistant to make him a pot of tea, and then continued writing the script.

But just then, a phone call came in.

After glancing at the caller ID, he pressed the answer button: "Hello? Mayor Geng... oh, no, Counselor Geng, what's up?"

"Just letting you know that Shanhe Film & Television Co., Ltd., established under the leadership of the government and based in Shanhe Film & Television City, has been officially launched."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei could not hide his excitement and suddenly jumped up from the leather seat.

On the other end of the phone, Counselor Geng's calm voice continued: "Shanhe Film and Television Co., Ltd. was jointly funded by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Provincial Department of Finance. Its core team was drawn from the State Administration of Radio and Television and major state-owned enterprise groups. The basic structure has been completed."

“Great!” Chen Fei immediately said, “It just so happens that Feiyue Film and Television’s latest patriotic film project, ‘The Long Journey Home,’ is in preparation. Let’s have Shanhe Film and Television join in this time.”

Chen Fei had been pushing for this to be implemented for a long time.

Hengdian World Studios has Hengdian Film and Television, so Shanhe Film and Television City should naturally have Shanhe Film and Television as well.

Furthermore, since this was originally a project jointly promoted by the government and Shanxi Provincial College, it was naturally possible to establish it as a state-owned enterprise.

In this way, Shanhe Film & Television can replace Shanghai Film Group as the latest strategic investor in Feiyue Film & Television.

Furthermore, with this company's endorsement, all subsequent A-level projects can enjoy expedited approval, and special subsidies can be increased to 35%!

With such a foundation, there is naturally no need to worry about the future.

Even if the cooperation with Xi'an Film Studio cannot continue in the future, there is no need to worry about any external influences.

Thinking of this, Chen Fei couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, as if a huge weight had finally been lifted from his heart.

Meanwhile, at China Film Group, Chen Kaige had already obtained the script and project proposal for "The Chinese People's Volunteer Army".

This is a very shocking story. The more Chen Kaige read, the more engrossed he became, and a fierce anger ignited in his heart.

At the beginning of the People's Republic of China, in order to safeguard the hard-won peace and ensure lasting stability for generations to come, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army entered Korea, and the "War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea" began!

In order to safeguard the hard-won peace and for lasting stability for generations to come, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army entered Korea, and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea began!

This is a war fought by the entire nation!
Despite the vast disparity in military strength, our army achieved successive victories through heroic sacrifices.

On the diplomatic stage, the Chinese delegation made its debut at the United Nations, and China's new voice won international respect.

New China, not yielding an inch of land, upholding national prestige!
Young people of the new era, full of vigor and ambition, are dedicated to protecting their homeland!
Putting aside the plot and such, just this outline alone was enough to get Chen Kaige's blood pumping.

Most importantly, making this type of film and its subject matter can solidify his reputation.

Just like Chen Fei, who directed "The Battle at Lake Changjin" and is now hailed as the "foundation builder" of patriotic films in the industry.

In addition, there's a favor I need to repay...

After briefly reviewing Huang Jianxin's newly written script and confirming that there were no major problems, Chen Kaige immediately looked up at Fu Ruoqing and solemnly said, "I'll take this project."

"Okay, haha."

Fu Ruoqing was overjoyed and immediately stood up, extending her hand to Chen Kaige: "It's a pleasure to work with you."

Two large hands clasped tightly, and China Film Group set sail once again!
Meanwhile, at Huanxi Media, Zhang Yimou and Dong Ping signed a cooperation agreement in the presence of a lawyer.

Next, the "Man Jiang Hong" project will be officially launched!

At the same time, within Dongyang Meila Film Industry, after much effort, Feng Xiaogang officially confirmed the cast for his new web series, "Echo."

So, in the last few days of March, the film and television industry suddenly exploded as if a bucket of cold water had been poured into a pot of oil!
(End of this chapter)