China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 460 The dust has settled, a myth!
China Film.

Director Tong of the Film Bureau, Han Sanpin, Mr. Li from Optoelectronics, and peer review experts from the film industry gathered together.

Director Tong spoke first: "Everyone, our department has received a lot of complaints recently."

He looked at Mr. Li of Optoelectronics with some resentment.
"In fact, these things have nothing to do with us. The movie Confessions was stuck in the script and synopsis at the beginning. So the movie was finally settled in Taiwan and filmed by director Hou Xiaoxue."

The meaning of this statement is very clear. All subsequent contents of this incident have nothing to do with China.

Simply put, current domestic film censorship is generally divided into three parts: the film script cannot violate the censorship regulations, the film censorship agency must register, and after the film is completed, two rounds of review are required to obtain the title dragon logo and the technical review certificate.

The first round of review only reviews the content and controls the major links.

As long as there is no problem with this, the dragon mark will be obtained.

This means that, in principle, there is nothing wrong with this film.

In this way, the dragon mark and the first edition of the "Technical Review Certificate" can be used to produce the master disc for digital projection media.

Then comes the second round of technical review.

The second round of technical review will be very strict and more detailed, with many details that need to be carefully examined.

At this time, you are facing the final version of the film, which is also the final release version.

Only if there are no problems at this time can the film finally be allowed to be released.

But if the second round of technical review fails, it cannot be processed.

From this perspective, "Confessions" is a bit lucky.

Although it cannot be successfully received in mainland China, it is still acceptable in Taiwan.

After listening to Director Tong's words, President Li was calm and didn't have any thoughts. He also knew that Director Tong was talking about optoelectronics, because from beginning to end, this play only touched on optoelectronics.

"There is someone in Optoelectronics who is specifically responsible for Guan Ling's script. I am familiar with the situation of this play. If the script is not revised, it will not pass the review. This movie deviates from the national conditions and violates the fairness of the investigation by Uncle Mao. There is a murder in the movie, but Uncle Mao defined it as suicide, which will discredit certain departments.

There are also bloody close-ups, advocating violence and fighting violence with violence. Although most of the scripts are within the scope of censorship, we can turn a blind eye to them, but the fact that they reflect revenge makes us very embarrassed. "

Mr. Li took a sip of water. "In the previous film, The Sound of Wind, there were also many torture and bloody scenes, but Guan Ling was very clever at the time. He avoided many risks through plot settings and turned these scenes into 'reflecting the will of the heroes', so the optoelectronics department naturally had no problem with it. However, in Confessions, there is only violent display and visual experience, which is still unacceptable for the mainland's censorship system. Even for Guan Ling, it is difficult for me not to block him."

All in all, Mr. Li's words silenced many people at the scene.

This work is indeed dancing with shackles, involving minors, teachers, murders, and dark website platforms. Just these four points, even if the optoelectronics department approves it, it still needs approval from a special department before it can be filmed and released.

Otherwise, it will definitely get stuck in the second round of technical review.

This is predictable.

What would people in certain departments think when the details of a crime were told by a victim?
Han Sanpin also paused and said, "I have read the script of this play, and now I have obtained the master disc from Lingyun Media. If it is indeed impossible to release, then my suggestion is that we collectively watch it again and then make a judgment."

He looked at everyone and said, "Guan Ling is the face of the entire Chinese film industry. Hou Hsiao-hsien has always been a pro-mainland person and has never expressed any dissatisfaction. I also understand that what Mr. Li said just now is indeed difficult, but now the French Ministry of the Interior has directly used this film as the first lesson for local teenagers at the beginning of the school year, which puts us in a passive position."

Han Sanpin still wanted to fight for Guan Ling.

After hearing this, everyone was speechless. They came here to discuss a feasible plan.

The movie that caused a sensation in Cannes cannot be released in the country.

It's not like there haven't been such movies before, but considering the public's voice, and especially Guan Ling who has earned a lot of face for Chinese films, it may not be a bad idea to review it again.

Things like procedures.

It doesn't matter what the process is.

Han Sanpin opened the master disc and the movie began to show in the screening room of China Film.

During the screening, Han Sanpin was initially quite expectant and eagerly awaited it.

As the heroine spoke, Han Sanpin's brows furrowed more and more, and his expression became more and more ugly.

The whole movie is a bit of an inappropriate scene.

But the whole theme of the film is a bit scary.

But there is a saying that goes, the weapon of criticism is not as good as the criticism of the weapon.
However, if a teacher with strong martial arts ethics were to take part in the battle personally under the law, that would be something that Old Han would not approve of.

However, Han Sanpin changed his mind and realized that one of the biggest reasons for filming this drama was related to law and morality.

But this movie...

You should know that in movies, explosions don’t happen wherever you want, and some landmark buildings are absolutely impossible to be included in the scope of the explosion. This is quite different from foreign movies.

The explosion location of this drama is quite acceptable.

But the entire movie still has some content that cannot be released. After watching it himself, Han Sanpin has made a rough judgment.

After watching the film, the on-site reviewers had mixed emotions.

Mr. Li's face was also somewhat moved. His expression was very complicated, and he uttered a few words: "Shocking and brilliant, it is worthy of being a movie that can cause a sensation in Cannes."

A script is just a script after all, and when the movie really appears in front of him, he can feel the emotions bursting out in the movie even more.

Although this movie involves police and bloody scenes, these are just external appearances. The main theme is still to reflect the protection of children and how to deal with children's crimes. It's just that the characters in the play used the most hearty and refreshing way to put an end to them with their own hands.

The whole movie is hidden under the dark shell, but it is actually full of bitter irony!

It makes people think.

"It's a good film that's worth thinking about, but my opinion cannot be changed. This film cannot be shown. It could easily lead teenagers astray."

Although he said it was a wise move, Mr. Li still did not agree to the release of this movie.

There are many multifaceted characters in this movie, which show the complexity and fragility of human nature, and the inner struggles and changes that everyone experiences when facing injustice and harm, but all of this is not a reason to fight violence with violence.

Compared to The Crucible, that play was miserable for the kids.

And this play is about the evil of children.

But Mr. Li is very clear that some evil cannot be shown.

Life is like this, society is like this too, there will always be some dark sides, but people cannot always look in this direction.

From a cinematic perspective, this is a good movie that is worth pondering.

But if this film can be released in China, it will still have some meaning of a pioneering film, so I still refuse it.

Mr. Li's words were unanimously agreed by some people on the scene.

"I agree with Mr. Li, this movie cannot be screened..." "Whether it's Guan Ling or Hou Hsiao-hsien, they don't affect the content of the movie itself, so it cannot be screened."

"The murder is absurd, but there are social causes. The revenge is cold, but it is meant to warn the world. I think there is a possibility that this film can be released. We can let Guan Ling and Hou Hsiao-hsien reshoot and replace some shots. For example, we can set it up as insufficient evidence, and the two little murderers have certain anti-reconnaissance capabilities. The hat party has speculated on this idea, but had to give up because of insufficient evidence.

As for revenge, this itself does not need to be revised. The main issue is revenge against minors, which requires further consideration. "

"I also think this drama has room to be shown. But it may require major changes."

"Guan Ling is not likely to make changes," Han Sanpin said. "If he had, this movie would not have been in Hou Hsiao-hsien's hands."

"The question now is, it's okay if it's not released, but if this movie wins an award at Cannes, do we still need to promote it?"

Someone raised a small question.

But the noise at the scene just now was instantly silenced.

Mr. Li was silent for a moment and said,
"You can do publicity, but don't hype it up. Now let's start voting. Those who think this movie deserves to be released, please raise your hands."

Mr. Li did not raise his hand, and the few people who had supported him just now, seeing that no one was raising their hand, did not raise their hand either.

Mr. Li forced a helpless smile.

"Then the matter has been settled. It will not be released. Later, the Photoelectric and Film Bureaus can release a message to inform the public. If there are any more complaints, I'll trouble you all."

"As for the warning, I understand what you said just now. But since we have decided not to release the film, these things are not what we need to consider. We should trust the wisdom of future generations."

These words are like a spring breeze.

It's hard to refute.

Let future generations solve it themselves.

Now everyone goes back to their own homes and looks for their own mothers.

Director Tong didn't say a word from beginning to end. The play had caused him great shock. Even at this moment, Director Tong was still recalling the last scene in the play.

The explosion, which was like a rewind and a turn back of time, made Director Tong curl his lips and sigh, wondering what was going on in Guan Ling's head.

An explosion brought the excitement of the movie to its climax.

The teacher held up the murderer's face.

"I'm just kidding."

Behind that sweet smile is the sinister and terrifying face of revenge.

But she was not wrong.

Everything eventually formed a logical closed loop.

Everyone has his or her own behavioral logic, from top to bottom, a complete closed loop.

After getting up and seeing Guangdian and others off, only Director Tong and Han Sanpin were left in the room.

After pouring a cup of tea, Han Sanpin called Guan Ling in front of Director Tong.

"Director Guan, we just had a meeting, and the movie Confessions still cannot be approved."

"Why are we having another meeting? Wasn't it killed when we were discussing the script?" Guan Ling was a little surprised.

"It was because of the disturbance you caused in Cannes that the French Interior Minister asked the education department to watch your film, which triggered an earthquake of public opinion in the country. How could we not respond?"

"It's no use responding. I had expected the result you mentioned. This movie itself was not planned to be released in China."

"You said that so lightly. Then Director Tong and I worked hard for your movie, or is it that the emperor is not anxious but the eunuch is?"

Han Sanpin's words made Director Tong roll his eyes at him, "Who are you calling a eunuch?"

"Director Tong is here too?"

Guan Ling recognized Director Tong's voice and immediately greeted him.

"I'm here. The Film Bureau has been flooded with complaints from your audience. These people are cursing the wrong people..."

Director Tong couldn't help but complain, "Later, the Optoelectronics and Film Bureaus will jointly issue a notice saying that your film will not pass the review. You'd better issue one yourself to control the behavior of your audience. I can't stand it if you keep going like this."

"You should have told me earlier. I didn't know this was happening."

Guan Ling couldn't help but almost burst out laughing.

"But to be honest, I just watched your movie, it was incredible."

Director Tong said, "I find that you are really an all-rounder. You can shoot anything."

"Director Tong, you are too kind."

"You are so capable, can China make a blockbuster to suppress the contemporary world? After all, the movie Inception was in English."

Upon hearing this, Han Sanpin immediately became interested.

"Yes, Director Guan, let's have a Chinese blockbuster movie."

"We'll have to wait until the movie is finished."

…………

After hanging up the phone, Director Tong and Han Sanpin looked at each other.

"Did he just agree?"

"Seems to be."

The two looked at each other, both a little shocked.

But they weren't the only ones to be shocked.

More than an hour later, Optoelectronics, relevant departments and Lingyun Media almost simultaneously announced the news that "Confessions" could not be released due to content issues.

Guan Ling even went on Weibo to announce the incident.

For a while, the entire entertainment industry was a little numb.

Can it still be like this? !

Such a small matter? You didn't even pass the script, and now you have to officially explain it!
You are so proud!

(End of this chapter)