China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 323 Two movies! The unrest of actors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong!

"Director Guan, how do you describe this script..."

On the second day of the celebration banquet, Hou Hsiao-hsien and Guan Ling were in the reception room. He seemed to have considered his words carefully.
"It seems a bit inhumane..."

After Hou Hsiao-hsien said this, he laughed himself.

Then he quickly waved his hands and said, "Although the content of your movie seems to be consistent with what A Brighter Summer Day wants to express, the direction of things is completely different."

When Hou Hsiao-hsien saw the script, he initially thought it was a love movie.

But after watching it.

Hou Hsiao-hsien felt a chill down his spine.

In Taiwan, there is no director who would not watch A Brighter Summer Day directed by Edward Yang.

This film is an artistic presentation of a case that had a profound impact in Taiwan. It was the first teenage murder case in history that shocked the entire island of Taiwan in the last century.

The movie is a full four hours long.

Many movies involve murder. But in Edward Yang's movies, it's not murder, it's the collapse of the entire world. He wants you to watch with your own eyes as the world he created in more than two hours is destroyed by the boy's stab.

It was a display of the unknown, loneliness and fear.

It is known as the cruelest Chinese youth film.

Many people like Edward Yang because his films are extremely solemn. Sometimes his films don’t seem like movies but more like a serious seminar.

The commercial attributes may not be much, but the significance is far-reaching.

And in Guan Ling's script, Hou Hsiao-hsien actually experienced a similar concept.

At least he felt the seriousness of it.

It seems like a fateful ending.

Everything is normal and smooth.

But he felt the utter...evil in the movie.

Multiple hands raised and knives fell.

The script describes evil things like death and hatred beautifully, but Hou Hsiao-Hsien can feel the commercialization in it.

You can also feel the complex human nature issues involved.

This script is not a pure emotional catharsis, but seems to be questioning the hearts of those who read this script, should the person be killed? !
Cruel aesthetics!

This is Hou Hsiao-hsien’s innermost thought after watching the movie.

Moreover, the involvement of minors also made Hou Hsiao-hsien very clear why this film, Guan Ling, was given to Taiwan.

"When that little girl died in the pool, there was no need for any humanity to this story."

Guan Ling poured Hou Hsiao-hsien a cup of tea.

"It's impossible to film in China. Even I can't convince the higher-ups that it's more reliable to rely on Taiwan than Hong Kong. After all, Hong Kong is still a little behind Taiwan in this kind of drama film."

"understand."

Hou Hsiao-Hsien said, "I definitely have to thank Director Guan. In fact, I had a phone call with the Taiwan reviewers last night. Your script is indeed very timely."

"How to say?"

"The Taiwan Ministry of Justice is currently preparing a draft law to severely punish crimes involving minors. The first article is about sexual autonomy, which will be gradually improved later. The murder case involved in your script is taken very seriously by the higher authorities."

"What a coincidence?"

Guan Ling felt as if something was arranging everything in his mind.

"I came to see Director Guan today, mainly to discuss with you, what is your request for this film? Investment or casting?"

"I will definitely take half of the investment, of course the rest can be given to Taiwan, it makes money, distribution and release are easier. As for the director, roles and so on, you can recommend them, if that doesn't work out, I can audition."

Guan Ling actually considered Janine Chang and Chen Qiaoen, but both of them were not very suitable for the roles in the play, and Guan Ling did not have any proactive opinions on other people.

"But I also want to send a signal to Taiwan through this movie. Maybe when I promote it later, I will talk about this point often."

"what?"

"No matter how bad a child is, even if he wants to kill his mother, his mother will still have the child in her eyes."

After Guan Ling finished speaking, Hou Hsiao-hsien fell silent.

He could feel the strong metaphorical connotation in Guan Ling's words.

"Don't get involved in politics, please."

Hou Hsiao-hsien said, “I respect certain principles, but I seldom say them.”

"It's just a casual chat. We're preparing now and it will be released around Mother's Day next year." Guan Ling also laughed.

"If you want to be the director, who are you going to choose?" Hou Hsiao-hsien asked again.

"The one I'm most familiar with is definitely Chen Guofu, but I definitely won't let him shoot this movie," Guan Ling said. "In the next step of preparing for the launch, he will definitely not be able to move away from the role of producer."

"He's not quite suitable either," Hou Hsiao-hsien said. "Director Chen has a rich imagination, but his photography, editing, and images may not be suitable for this script."

"How about I take the photo?"

He paused for a moment before speaking, "The love movie The 36th Story that I produced a while ago has just been released. My only next task is a small tribute film Ten Plus Ten required by the Taiwan government, which will record the changes in Taiwan over the past century. I really have a lot of free time in between."

"It's an honor for this script that you come to shoot it."

Guan Ling was shocked. As the chairman of the Golden Horse Awards, Hou Hsiao-hsien is also the most dazzling symbol in Taiwan.

Guan Ling was a little surprised that he took the initiative to shoot this movie.

"Director Guan is being modest. The script is very good," Hou said. "It's mainly because I'm working with Director Guan. I also want to have a good start."

"Then, happy cooperation."

Guan Ling stretched out his hand.

……

It was originally a celebration party for the award-winning film "The Father", but what swept the portal websites the next day was a piece of news that shocked everyone in mainland China and Taiwan.

"Director Guan's Golden Horse Award promise comes true! The first film script for Huitai is out!"

"Director Guan's script "Confessions" has been confirmed to be filmed in Taiwan!"

"Director Hou Hsiao-hsien and Director Guan Ling spent a long time in the conference room this morning, apparently discussing cooperation matters."

For a moment, online public opinion was in an uproar.

At last year's Golden Horse Awards, Guan Ling said that if Taiwan needed it, he wouldn't mind writing some scripts to help Taiwanese directors.

They are even willing to help Taiwan train young directors.

It caused a stir in the Taiwanese film industry at the time!
Previously, Taiwan was a bridge for Chinese-language films to go global, and produced many classic masterpieces.

However, in the new century, especially after mainland China joined the WTO in 2002, Taiwan was also able to copy foreign language films, which directly squeezed Taiwan's local films into a very small space.

For example, in 2009, a total of 260 Chinese and foreign-language films were released in the Taiwan market, of which more than 200 were foreign-language films.

Among the top ten Chinese-language films in Taiwan last year, the best performing ones were "The Message", "Shoplifters", "Red Cliff" and "Mei Lanfang".

The response to Taiwan’s local films can be said to be terrible!

For example, "刺陵" made a big splash in mainland China and then made another big splash in Taiwan.

Their directors are suitable for making art films, but are extremely unfamiliar with commercial methods.

Guan Ling is precisely the best mainland director in these two aspects.

No one is dissatisfied!

At this moment, this news caused Taiwan's entertainment industry to completely explode.

The water is boiling!

Many media arrived at the scene and quickly conducted interviews, trying to confirm the authenticity of the news.

They didn't stop Guan Ling.

Because Guan Ling has returned to Lingyun Media to prepare for the promotion of the new movie.

But they blocked Hou Hsiao-hsien.

Asking Hou Hsiao-hsien about this matter has the same effect. "Director Hou, may I ask whether the news about Director Guan Ling's cooperation with Taiwan on a new project is true or not? What is your comment?"

"it is true,"

Hou Hsiao-hsien spoke frankly to the media, claiming that this was a true story.

"Also, the script is very good. I will shoot this movie myself."

For a moment, the media was stunned!
Soon, the Internet site media was updated rapidly.
"Our reporter has received accurate information from director Hou Hsiao-hsien that director Guan Ling is indeed cooperating with Taiwan on a new film project, and the new film will be directed by director Hou Hsiao-hsien himself."

As soon as the news came out, within just two minutes,

It quickly occupied the headlines of Taiwan’s hot news list!
Then it quickly swept Weibo.

For a moment, Taiwan exploded!
……

Magic City.

After Chen Qiaoen saw the news online, he stood up instantly.

I called Director Guan, but he hung up quickly before the call went through.

Then a text message was sent.

Chen Qiaoen was instantly filled with a feeling of anxiety and anticipation.

"This is a film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and written by Guan Ling!"

There was no way she could remain calm.

Who is Director Guan? Is there a bad script?

Who is Hou Hsiao-Hsien? He is the best living director in Taiwan. This is a powerful combination of the mainland and Taiwan. Who can remain calm?!

Not to mention the Taiwanese media, even many agents in the mainland began to quickly inquire about the news, wanting to ask if there were any roles that could be arranged.

Naturally, all the text messages from familiar people were sent to Guan Ling’s mobile phone.

But Guan Ling didn't look closely.

If it was a suitable role, he would definitely take the initiative to contact and spread the word, but essentially the role is somewhat impossible to act.

……

"Yang Mi, can you give me Director Guan's new contact information?"

Yang Mi received a call from Lin Xiru. As a collaborator in "Beauty's Rival in Palace", Lin Xiru knew clearly that there should be a connection between Yang Mi and Director Guan, after all, they had previously collaborated on "Knife of the Assassin".

In fact, Lin Xiru knew Guan Ling’s most popular contact method.

But everyone in the circle knows the means of contact.

If you know everything, it’s useless.

"Sister Lin, I really don't have the contact information." Yang Mi said, "And let's not talk about anything else. Even if I have it, do you think I dare to give it to you?"

Yang Mi laughed. What a joke! You want news about Director Guan? Now?

"Sorry, I'm just asking." Lin Xiru said with a smile.

In fact, she also understood that since Director Guan Ling had spread the news, the actresses who approached him now would probably be completely drowned in saliva if nothing unexpected happened.

In this situation, even if Yang Mi had the contact information, she would never dare to give it to herself.

He is just a young actor after all.

How close can you be with Director Guan?

"Forget it, I'd better ask directly through the studio's agent."

Although I am not familiar with him, I am from Taiwan after all, what if there is a chance? !
……

"Guan Ling really can't sit still,"

After seeing the news, Liu's mother asked Liu Yifei, "Is this the script you just came back from? It's from Taiwan, I don't know if you can be in it."

"Can you please not contact me?"

Liu Yifei was still quite confident in herself, "After all, I have been with him for such a long time in Cannes."

“Silly boy, you stayed with him for so long in Cannes, which means he needs you.

So who does he need when you are in America?"

Liu Yifei: "..."

Mother Liu looked at her innocent daughter and sighed.

"Call him home and I'll ask him myself."

"Is this okay?" Liu Yifei thought for a moment, "He already said that he will prepare a new big movie for me in North America next."

"What's wrong with that?" Mother Liu narrowed her eyes, as if she was thinking about something. "I'm not asking directly, I'm asking indirectly. I'm smarter than you. I've experienced a lot more than you have..."

"Then wait until the movie comes out? I'm afraid he'll be very busy these days."

"Silly child," Liu's mother didn't say anything, but she felt a little sorry in her heart, "You can only take a break when you are busy... It's a pity that Feifei doesn't understand."

……

"Director Han, is there anyone we can contact at Tsinghua?"

When Guan Ling called Han Sanpin, Han Sanpin was a little dissatisfied.

"Director Guan, if you give Taiwan a new script, why don't you shoot it yourself? I can find someone else, why do you have to ask them to come?"

It’s not that he has a narrow mind, Han Sanpin just doesn’t want to get involved in Taiwan’s affairs.

“I can’t take the photo.”

Guan Ling said, "I don't need to look for you. I know the general ending."

"I'll talk to the higher-ups. What's so hard to talk about?" Han Sanpin said, "It's hard for others to talk about it, but you have absolute privileges."

"The script is about a minor who killed a minor, and then the mother of the killed minor drove the two minors crazy..."

"hiss……"

Han Sanpin felt a toothache, "You are fighting with minors, right? The Crucible did this, and now it's another one. This can't be done!"

It seemed as if he said this in a fit of anger, as if the word "easy to talk to" that he had just said had become a slap in his face.

"Why are you calling?"

“Ask Ning Hao about No Man’s Land.”

"It's too dark. I can't do it. It would be better if you take the photo. Ning Hao, let it sit for a while."

"Boss Han, are you waiting for me to ask?"

"All your company's movies have to be sent to my desk now. I thought you would ask about it at the celebration party, but I didn't expect you to even mention it."

Han Sanpin explained a little, "I'm afraid your call is not just about these things, right? By the way, what did you say at the beginning? Why did you look for someone from Tsinghua University?"

"new project."

"What does movies have to do with Tsinghua University?" Han Sanpin felt confused and didn't understand at all.

"Isn't Tsinghua University's anniversary next year?"

Guan Ling said, "There is a script that is related to Tsinghua University. If they want, we can make it as a centenary tribute."

These words were all quite plain, but after saying them, Han Sanpin felt as if he had grown some brains.

"You mean, you want to make a movie dedicated to Tsinghua's centenary?"

"The script is mine. The movie was directed by Ning Hao."

"You haven't even discussed it with Tsinghua yet, and the script is already ready?" Han Sanpin was confused.

"I'm just giving them face. If they don't come, I'll still shoot. Just don't tell me that my movie is a tribute to Tsinghua University."

"Don't worry." Han Sanpin said, "I'll contact him."

After a moment, he sighed, "Director Guan, you are really awesome. I was in a trance just now and thought you graduated from Tsinghua University."

(End of this chapter)