China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 463: Unpredictable and mad, Ning Hao's new movie! Crazy, crazy, crazy!!

In just one morning, the news that "Confessions" had become popular in Japan and South Korea and all over the country instantly set off a sensation throughout the mainland.

Comments from some Japanese and Korean students studying abroad online have also made people more curious about the film.

"'Confessions'! The most awesome movie I've seen in the past few years, bar none! It's not a teen romance movie at all, it's a bloody, violent thriller!

If Guan Ling continues to evolve from this perspective, I suspect his achievements will be more than just the first person in commercial films today! He may even become the first Chinese director known worldwide for his absurd black works!

It was so exciting. Do you know how great it felt to watch Guan Ling's movies like crazy in Japanese cinemas?
Do you know how upset those people in Japan who hated Guan Ling were when they saw this drama won the championship in Japan?
This movie is more powerful than Guan Ling's previous film "Taken". It is his critical criticism of the entire society and his response to certain education!

Confucius once said that he traveled around the countries and conquered everyone with his two-meter height. Repay grievances with justice, revenge with revenge, and hatred with hatred. Now people have changed it to repay grievances with virtue, which is really a big setback for Chinese culture.

The use of the aesthetic Analects as a package is exactly the same as the use of the aesthetic style and beautiful soundtrack in this movie to cover up the bloody violence. There is no bloodthirstiness, no mockery or madness.
There was only one sentence of "I was just kidding", but the murderous intent revealed in it made people's adrenaline surge!

I'm so glad I got to see this movie, it was fucking awesome!"

This film review quickly became popular on Weibo, but it soon broke the hearts of Chinese netizens, and everyone felt itchy in their hearts.

"You eat alone and pretend to be cool. I hope you can never eat four dishes in your life."

"They say Japanese netizens are broken, but it's not like they haven't seen the movie. We just want to see it but can't. Who can I talk to about my pain?"

"Director Guan also did this in Korea!"

"That netizen is right. I have also watched the movie. I dare say that if this movie was directed by the late Edward Yang, it would definitely be more interesting. This movie might even be comparable to the second A Brighter Summer Day, which would definitely make Mr. Yang a god. But even so, Hou Hsiao-hsien's position will be more solid with this movie!"

As soon as the news came out, the whole network was shocked.

Taiwanese netizens also began to mock, "Not only can people in mainland China not afford to eat tea eggs, they can't even afford to watch movies."

"The screenwriters from the mainland and the directors from Taiwan have created this legendary Taiwanese film!"

"The film is a masterpiece of kindness and a heart as cold as ice. It is unconventional. This is the best suspense film of 2011. It is also a representative work of the rise of Taiwanese films in recent years. It is even worth going to Taiwan to remember it for the rest of your life!"

"Guan Ling was shocked! She said she wanted to contribute to Taiwanese films, and this contribution completely silenced the industry!"

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Time enters June.

Previously, the box office performance of "Never Gone" had slowly grown to 10.1 billion, and finally stopped there.

This film directed by Ning Hao broke the record for the highest box office for a domestic film.

It caused a shock in the entire film market.

However, most media outlets did not react too strongly to this news. With the news sweeping the country, a billion-dollar box office was already within everyone's expectations. In addition, with the completion of "Bad Girl" and the popularity of the Cannes Awards Ceremony, even Lingyun Media did not attach too much importance to this result.

Even Ning Hao himself didn't care much.

He was just thinking about what his next movie should be.

The first-day box office of "Kung Fu Panda 2" exceeded 6100 million, spreading like a long stream, sweeping the industry, with the screening schedule full and the screening halls packed with people in every major theater!

People have thoroughly experienced what "unprecedented popularity" means and it is difficult to buy tickets.

You have to know that Kung Fu Panda 2's competitors at the same time include Pirates, Furious 5, Thor and a number of domestic films. It is already very difficult to stand out from these.

But "Kung Fu Panda 2" obviously had a moment. Compared to the craze in mainland China, the film's performance in North America was somewhat surprising, with the box office on the first day being 600 million US dollars.

For a moment, the predictions made by Miller Oaks, global president of Warner Bros. Cinemas International, seemed to have been a sign of things to come.

The declaration that "China's film box office will surpass that of the United States within 10 years" now seems to be no empty talk.

From Wuershan's "Painted Skin 2", to "Never Gone" which broke the 4 billion box office mark for Chinese-language films, to now "Plus 2" and "Kanda " which almost broke the records of the year with their first week performance, it is clear that the mainland market is growing rapidly.

The overall growth of China's film box office has attracted the attention of countless American industry professionals, who believe that this is an emerging market that cannot be given up!
At the same time,
The popularity of "Confessions" remains unabated, which has made Optoelectronics and China Film Group Corporation feel very uneasy.

The film was screened in countries and regions such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Ireland, sparking heated discussions internationally.

Other films released locally not only have to contend with the competition from Hollywood blockbusters, but also have to contend with the nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at Cannes by Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien, and many have become cannon fodder.

Not only has the momentum of "Confessions" remained high, its trend is also extremely strong!
Even Hollywood blockbusters have not posed a threat to this film. During the week that it was released in Japan, it was able to defend its championship position every day!

It also produced a stronger stimulation to the audience, motivating them to go to the theaters to watch the movies.

On June 6, someone discovered that the drama had resources in the mainland and could be downloaded and broadcast at will.

And it's in HD.

According to rumors, this is a gift from Lingyun Media itself to the audience.

No one cares whether this is true or not.

But after some people finished watching the movie, "Confessions" once again topped the Weibo hot search list with its power that had never been released in mainland China. For a while, terms such as "The peak of excitement!" "I want to confess to you!" "Shocking that makes the hair stand on end", "You pay, I watch it for free, whose defense is broken?" were at the forefront of Weibo for several days in a row.

It completely bombarded the entire domestic film industry!
"I have always believed that Japan is the hotbed of this type of film, a country that expresses beauty and evil most vividly. In layman's terms, it is the word perverted. In the last second, it is the most pure and beautiful slow motion, and in the next second, it is the ugliest of human nature. The story is told in a winding and graceful way, but in fact, everyone's confession is a long temptation and a sudden evil thought. But now I think that if it weren't for the big scissors of China, perhaps in terms of perversion, the Japanese are just second-rate stuff!"

"This is an art film, a film based on the strong contrast of evil created by school uniforms and teenagers, revenge that kills people and cuts through hearts, and a participatory and elegant shock. Such a heavy theme is broken up and edited in a dazzling way. Perhaps this is the best warmth that director Hou Hsiao-hsien can give to each of us viewers!"

"Can't the title be translated properly? I thought it was a romance movie!"

"Fuck, I don't usually read Weibo, so I don't know what this movie is. I dragged the girl I liked to watch it because I wanted to confess my love to her. Do you know how I felt when I saw the boy smashing his girlfriend to death with a hammer?"

"If Wu Baige is best at violent aesthetics, then this movie is the pinnacle of China's cruel aesthetics!"

"Director Guan, your movie is really cool, can you make one for me too?"

In his heart, Ning Hao was still looking forward to movies like "No Man's Land". Seeing the sensation caused by "Confessions" at home and abroad, his desire to shoot his favorite movie began to stir again.

Compared to films like “Never Gone,” Ning Hao actually prefers to shoot films like “Confessions.” Although it’s a little bit childish, a little bit absurd, and has a sense of alienation, he just likes this kind of multi-line narrative. “Do you really want to shoot it?”

"Of course! Don't look at my box office performance of 1 billion. I know in my heart that this box office will be broken sooner or later. The movie "Confessions" will definitely be more popular than "Never Gone" in the future, because this movie is obviously unmatched in terms of influence and radiation."

"Then I'll think about it for you!" Guan Ling said.

"Then I would like to thank Director Guan."

Lingyun Media, Ning Hao who has returned from Cannes is in a good mood, but one thing is that the overseas copyright sales of "Never Gone" are not that high. After all, it is a documentary tribute film for Chinese universities. For foreign audiences, whether it is the sense of immersion or the sense of historical presentation, it does not seem that competitive.

……

"Director Guan, the movie you made for Director Hou is really scary in terms of both performance and reputation!"

Han Sanpin was clearly in a low mood when he called Guan Ling. Seeing that this drama had created a hurricane overseas, how could he not be troubled?

This is all eye-watering money.

Nowadays, you can only make money outside, and it has nothing to do with the mainland.

And the more popular this movie becomes abroad, the more criticism China Optoelectronics receives.

In fact, it was fine for Huaxia Optoelectronics to be criticized, but some people criticized him without knowing the reason, which made Han Sanpin speechless.

He saw other people's reviews of "Confessions" on the Internet, and his heart trembled slightly. The reviews of the movie by those who had seen the movie really shook his heart.

"This is a surreal cautionary tale!"

This evaluation itself is grand and shocking enough.

But the subsequent comments put them on the spot.

"A simple drowning incident of a little girl actually hides countless secrets behind it. A carefully planned confession made the two teenagers lose themselves on the wrong path. The gorgeous and exaggerated camera language creates a gloomy and cold atmosphere...

"Confessions", a work that is the epitome of the cruelty of youth, will eventually become a work of art, fascinating and understandable. This surreal shock will eventually become a work of art that can be viewed from a distance but not played with! If it is released, it may trigger discussions throughout society, and the air will be filled with smoke. But if it is not released, this work of art will finally be completed!"

But I have to say, it works!

"Director Hou still shoots the best." Guan Ling replied to Han Sanpin with a smile, "And I told Director Hou before that their movies are not shocking enough. When I was at the Golden Horse Awards two years ago, "Can't Live Without You" won the Golden Horse Best Feature Film. The story was about a father who was in trouble and jumped off a bridge with his daughter. But to be honest, that was a sign of cowardice in my heart. Since they want Taiwanese films to look forward, I naturally have to give them a movie that can lift their heads."

"Okay, I won't waste my time on this nonsense. Anyway, it's already like this, so we'll just have to take the blame. Don't forget to come and attend the global premiere celebration of The Founding of a Party on June 8th."

"I can't forget it. We are still competitors." Guan Ling said with a smile, "But why do you have to hold the premiere a week in advance?"

"After all, this drama is a tribute drama, so of course we have to reserve enough time. If it were up to me, should I withdraw "I Am a Witness" from the schedule, or should it be released again during the summer? I'm not looking down on you, but if a low-budget movie meets our all-star cast from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, you're probably done for."

Han Sanpin didn't pretend when he spoke, and he was sincerely trying to comfort Guan Ling.

"It will happen sooner or later. Why not rehearse it in advance?" Guan Ling said, "It will be even harder to schedule it later. There are still many movies lined up."

"Okay, that's my advice."

Han Sanpin was not surprised, but he didn't take it seriously. It was just a low-budget movie, so he couldn't say he thought highly of it.

Moreover, this director had only made one movie with a box office of around 40 million before.

Even if there is progress this time, how much can it be?
Even if we assume it’s 100 million, it’s still far from “The Founding of a Party”!
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On June 6, the global premiere celebration of "The Founding of a Party" was grandly opened at the Beijing Olympic Sports Center. Directors Han Sanpin and Huang Jianxin led the actors Wu Baige, Zhou Runfa, Fan Bingbing, Liu Ye, Dong Jie and hundreds of other stars and a powerful behind-the-scenes creative team to the stage. The premiere was dazzling!
Guan Ling and Ning Hao were naturally invited as well, and they sat together.

This time, Han Sanpin wanted to invite Guan Ling to speak on stage, but Guan Ling refused.

The main thing is that he didn't even participate in the performance this time, so it's not appropriate for him to go up.

What's more, this movie conflicts with the release of his own movie, making it even more inappropriate to show up in public.

Last time, Ning Hao said that he liked absurd movies like "Confessions", so Guan Ling went back and really thought about it for him and actually came up with one for him.

People should have temper. If you don't have a good temper, you are an idiot.

If you post well, you’re awesome.

What Guan Ling thought of was an Argentine film called "Wild Tales". As a black comedy, the film is straightforward, absurd and hysterical.

But compared to movies like "No Man's Land" where all the characters are villains, this movie should have no problem passing the censorship. Although the whole movie is bloody and violent, and reflects the violent social sentiment in Argentina, the whole movie has more art, humor and sophistication.

This movie and "A Touch of Sin" were released almost at the same time in the previous life, but they both received rave reviews without exception. Countless people believed that this movie was several levels higher than "A Touch of Sin".

There is only one thing people have to say about this movie.

“Everything I’ve seen is better!”

Anyway, Ning Hao likes to be cool and crazy! Guan Ling thinks it's okay.

This movie was a huge success at the Cannes Palme d'Or and the Oscars in its previous life. Guan Ling thought that since he had already made it through the circle, it might not be a bad idea to let Ning Hao give it a try!
"I have an idea about the movie you mentioned last time."

Guan Ling pulled Ning Hao over and whispered.

“It’s absurd, exciting, cool, and invincible!”

Guan Ling asked, "Do you want to go to the Oscars or Cannes main competition?"

Ning Hao was completely stunned!

"Gah?"

Do you think the Oscars and Cannes are run by your family? You just say I should go, so I should go?
Ning Hao's brain felt a little frozen, a little numb, and a little unbelievable.

At one point, he thought he was crazy!
(End of this chapter)