Back to 80: My literary life.

Chapter 772 771 “You have the right to film, but others have no obligation to watch!”

"Director Zhao, go ahead."

"There was a lot of controversy among the members of the censorship committee about this film. Some comrades thought it could be passed, some thought it needed to be sent back for revision and re-examination, and some simply refused to pass it. The deadlock was so intense that it was finally brought to the attention of the leaders of the General Administration."

"Our leader watched the movie himself and listened to opinions from all sides. In the end, he said that some of the plots in the film are indeed problematic, but there is no need to make a fuss about it. I don't think it's necessary to send it back for revisions and reiterate. Let's just leave it as it is. Minghua himself is the producer and producer. It's rare that it's finally decided like this."

Ah?
"Thank you, leader." Fang Minghua said with a smile, "Thank you too. Director Zhao, do you have time? Let's have a simple meal together?"

"No, no, Chairman Fang, you're too polite. President Song often treats me when he comes to Yanjing, and I feel embarrassed. And Director Liao from the office has helped me a lot. I've been in such good health these days that the doctor doesn't allow me to drink. Let's wait until next time. Chairman Fang, next time you come to Yanjing, I'll treat you!"

Director Zhao declined politely, and Fang Minghua did not insist in the end. After Jia Zhangke came back with the documents, the two of them left with their boxes.

"Zhang Ke, are you going back to school? I'll take you back." Fang Minghua said as he started the car.

"Thank you, Teacher Minghua. I would like to treat you to dinner tonight," said Jia Zhangke.

"What's so good about inviting us? Didn't we already invite us in your hometown Fenyang?" Fang Minghua said while driving.

"I was just at Lou Ye's house, the one who filmed your novel 'Route 8 Bus', and Wang Xiaoshuai. They knew that my film had passed the censorship, so they asked me to treat them to a meal, and I'd like to invite you to join them."

Are they all sixth generation directors?
Although Lou Ye filmed the novel he wrote and Wang Xiaoshuai's "Extreme Cold" received investment from Shengshi Film and Television, and both of them became famous among the younger generation of directors, Fang Minghua had never met them in person.

Meet?

"Okay then." Fang Minghua agreed.

"Teacher Minghua, how about we go eat Yanjing Roast Duck? The Asian Games Village branch is right near Beishatan." Jia Zhangke said again.

"It's your treat, you decide."

"Okay, six thirty in the evening."

Fang Minghua sent Jia Zhangke back to the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and then drove back to the hotel. The weather was too hot and he didn't want to go anywhere, so he didn't go out until almost six in the afternoon.

I knew I would be drinking there, so I didn't drive and just took a taxi.

It was the rush hour after get off work and there was a traffic jam on the road. By the time Fang Minghua arrived at the roast duck restaurant in Beishatan, it was almost seven o'clock.

According to the private room number that Jia Zhangke sent in the text message, Fang Minghua went up to the second floor and pushed the door open. He found that there were quite a few people inside, definitely more than three, and they were all young people.

When they saw Fang Minghua come in, everyone who was sitting stood up.

"Teacher Minghua, please sit here." Jia Zhangke greeted warmly.

Naturally, it was the seat at the top, so Fang Minghua sat down without hesitation.

"Teacher Minghua, originally it was me, Lou Ye, and Xiao Shuai, but several of my seniors heard that you were coming and wanted to meet you too. I'll introduce them to you one by one." Jia Zhangke started talking one by one.

"This is Lou Ye"

"Wang Xiaoshuai"

"Zhang Yuan is the director of "Yanjing Bastards". He graduated from the directing department of Yanjing Film Academy in 91."

"Senior Lu, he directed "Growing Up", and he graduated from the directing department of Yan Film Academy in 89."

"Guan Hu, the director of "My Hair is a Mess", graduated from the directing department of Yan Film Academy in 91."

They are all from Yandian!
Today is a gathering of the sixth generation of directors.

Jia Zhangke introduced everyone one by one, and everyone shook hands with Fang Minghua in turn.

After the greetings, the dishes were served and everyone ate and chatted. At first, no one was familiar with Fang Minghua, and he was also the oldest among the group, so they were a little restrained. But after two bottles of Erguotou, they started talking more, and the topic naturally revolved around the movie.

They started by talking about the current state of the film industry, expressing their deep concern over the rampant Hollywood blockbusters and the sluggish domestic film industry. As they talked, they also talked about film censorship, and everyone became even more excited. It is difficult to make a film, and it is even more difficult to get it approved. It is simply impossible.

"Look at the movies we made. How many of them have passed the censorship? Yours, yours, and yours?"

The person who spoke was Guan Hu, a native of Yanjing. He had a short flat head and an untidy beard. He looked more like a street thug than a director.

"I think the film 'Growing Up' directed by my senior is pretty good. Although it was revised four times, it was finally approved."

Senior Lu has long hair and wears glasses, looking very scholarly. I heard that he was in poor health so he didn't drink alcohol but drank Coke.

Hearing Guan Hu's words, he smiled bitterly, took a big gulp of Coke, and finally said, "It's passed, but it can only be shown in China."

"It's good enough to be able to be shown in movies." Guan Hu said with a smile: "The worst is Zhang Yuan, he made four movies in a row, all of which were banned. Do you think it's unfair for him?"

Zhang Yuan is a fat guy who was tearing a chicken leg with his hands. When he heard what Guan Hu said, he said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter to me. I made "Mother", "Square" and "Son" to create a work of art, working with some artists. It has nothing to do with the Chinese film industry."

"I didn't want to get anything reviewed, and I didn't think about showing it to anyone, so I didn't ask for anything, and I didn't fear anything."

"Zhang Yuan, you are still open-minded." Guan Hu said with a smile.

"What the hell is going on? The problem is, I'm not allowed to take pictures now! Fuck him!" Zhang Yuan suddenly slammed the table, scaring everyone.

Jia Zhangke took a look.

broken.

If it was just Yan Dian and his buddies drinking together and acting crazy, it wouldn't be a big deal, but Fang Minghua was here today.

I originally wanted to treat them to a meal to thank them, but ended up letting my buddies make trouble.

So he quickly picked up a glass of wine and said to Fang Minghua: "Teacher Minghua, I thank you for your support and help. I will toast you again."

"Didn't you toast just now?" Fang Minghua asked.

"Hey, another toast."

"That's right. We really admire you, Teacher Minghua. You are open-minded and tolerant! It would be great if you were the leader of the Film Bureau. We wouldn't have to be so cowardly." Guan Hu took over the conversation.

"Yes, yes."

Everyone immediately agreed.

Although everyone present was unruly and seemed to look down on everyone, they still admired Fang Minghua.

Not to mention the literary works he wrote, his attitude towards these young directors also made them very grateful.

After drinking Jia Zhangke's toast, Fang Minghua saw that everyone had calmed down, so he said, "Everyone just thought that the people in the Film Bureau were bad, but have you ever thought about one question?"

"what is the problem?"

"Do you really think that the censorship system has imprisoned you? If there were no censorship system, would you rise from the ground to the ground and receive the sunshine, rain, and cheers of the audience?" Fang Minghua asked in return.

"Isn't it?" Zhang Yuan was a little unconvinced.

His films have the most banned ones.

Fang Minghua smiled and said:

"You are wrong. Once the ban is lifted, your film production will go from underground to above ground, but I dare say that you will soon become an underground film in the market economy!"

"You have the right to take pictures, but others have no obligation to watch!"

(End of this chapter)