Huayu: Director started with art films

Chapter 13 013 [Registering for an exhibition, studying for a master's degree, a fan of Yu Feihong] Please collect and read

Nortel.

In the office of the director of the directing department, Situ Zhaodun looked at the slightly immature-looking Li Yishu in front of him and lamented that it was no wonder that some people doubted whether he was the one who filmed "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog", as he was really a little young.

But it doesn't matter that he is young. As long as it is truly filmed by him, Situ Zhaodun will find a way to convince the school to help introduce this work to the Venice Film Festival.

Situ Zhaodun said: "Yishu, tell me honestly, did you make this movie yourself?"

"Teacher Situ, I really took this photo. If you don't believe me, you can call the Emei Film Studio. Although my dad is a director in the film studio, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. My dad is just a small director. It's impossible for him to let someone in the film studio tell this lie for me."

Li Yishu was well aware of Teacher Situ's suspicion. When he was in college, he was always a little-known figure in the directing department. In later times, he was a classmate of Director XX.

In fact, it is true. Li Yishu was a student of the directing department of Beijing Film Academy in 87. There was a director in their class who later became famous, that was Guan Hu.

So, for a student like him who had not shown much in his four years of college and was about to graduate, to suddenly do something like this, anyone would probably be surprised and a little suspicious.

Situ Zhaodun suddenly asked, "I see your shooting technique is a little different from the assignment you submitted last year?"

Students majoring in directing naturally have to learn the most basic photography. Otherwise, if they don’t even know how to move the camera, how can they direct?

Therefore, every year, students in the directing department receive funding and equipment provided by the school to shoot short films of a few minutes or more than ten minutes.

Li Yishu couldn't quite remember what she had filmed last year, but she still said honestly, "I learned it from reading books, and sorted out some shooting techniques and skills of domestic and foreign films. I spent more than half a year thinking about it, and finally put it into practice in the movie "That Mountain"."

"What are those books?"

"The Italian film master Federico Fellini's work "Making Movies", the father of the French New Wave Mr. Andre Bazin's "What is Cinema"... and I also watched a lot of foreign experimental films..."

Situ Zhaodun was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that Li Yishu read such a wide variety of books. In addition to some film industry books published in China, he also read many works by European film masters.

Most people cannot finish reading these books, and many of them are not what you should learn in the directing department. It seems that Li Yishu has really figured out something different on her own. No wonder the quality of the first movie is so good.

"Very good. It is best to accumulate knowledge at your age. It will be too late to learn after you enter society."

"Teacher Situ, you are too kind. I am just speculating on my own. I am just talking about it on paper. I am also thinking about applying for the postgraduate program in our department this year."

“Graduate students are not a problem.”

The more Situ Zhaodun looked at Li Yishu, the more satisfied he was. He decided to fight with the school leaders to the end, so he simply said, "I will talk to the school leaders about helping to introduce you to the Venice Film Festival. I think it won't be a big problem."

"Thank you, Teacher Situ!"

Li Yishu heaved a sigh of relief and showed joy on his face. For him, with the help of Beijing Film Academy's recommendation, the probability of him being shortlisted would be greatly increased.

"That's because you've worked hard enough. When I was your age, I had barely watched a few movies."

"This is all due to the fact that our country is developing better and better."

"You, you~~"

How come I didn't realize that Li Yishu was quite cunning before? Situ Zhaodun smiled and suddenly remembered something, "By the way, Emei Film Studio has decided to register you for this year's Venice International Film Festival?"

"I'm not afraid of Director Situ laughing at me. I was just too careless and asked my father to ask the factory for help."

"There's nothing to laugh at. Young people should have the spirit of daring to take risks and fight hard. When Zhang Yimou made his first film Red Sorghum and submitted it to the Berlin Film Festival, I don't know how many people laughed at him behind his back. But what was the final result? Not only was it shortlisted, but it also won the Golden Bear Award!"

Situ Zhaodun encouraged him by saying, "So, you should never underestimate yourself. Even if you fail this time, you can succeed next time, and the next time... Keep persevering, and you will succeed sooner or later. You are still so young, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"I understand, Teacher Situ. I will definitely stick to it."

Li Yi said this on paper, but he didn't think so in his heart.

In the directing industry, persistence does not necessarily lead to success.

"That's good to know. If the school agrees to register for the exhibition, I will contact Emei Film Factory to see if we can jointly exhibit in the name of Emei Film Factory and our Nortel. This should attract more attention."

Situ Zhaodun is the director of the directing department of Beijing Film Academy. He must know more about the three major European awards than Emei Film Studio.

After all, Zhang Yimou is a graduate of the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy. With such a big-award-winning student as his connection, they naturally know the three major European museums better than anyone else.

Li Yishu was delighted and quickly stood up to express her gratitude: "Thank you, Teacher Situ."

"Okay, don't thank me yet. It won't be too late to tell me when you really win the grand prize."

Situ Zhaodun smiled and then looked at his watch. "It's time for dinner. Let's go. The teacher invites you to the cafeteria for dinner. It's a good opportunity for you to talk to me about your ideas for making this movie."

"Okay, teacher." Li Yishu followed happily.

The next afternoon.

Li Yishu left Yanjing by train. He had to go back to Emei Film Studio to continue the fine-tuning of the film.

In this day and age, when the equipment is not advanced enough, editing also takes a lot of time. In addition, he is not an employee of the studio, so it is best for him to supervise many things personally. This is a move that concerns his future, and he cannot leave it to others no matter what.

At the same time, a copy of "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" was kept. Teacher Situ wanted to show it to more school leaders to help gain their support.

Before Li Yishu left, Situ Zhaodun asked him if he could show the film on campus.

Li Yishu naturally agreed to this. He never expected the movie to do well at the domestic box office.

After all, what happened in the movie is still happening all over the country.

Perhaps only after more than 20 years, when people start to lead busy lives and rush around for a few coins every day, will they start to like such a local art film in the dead of night.

The night after Li Yishu left.

The Beijing Film Academy organized a group of students to watch this movie, including students from various departments. Of course, the largest number of people were definitely from the Performance Department, because the Performance Department has the most applicants every year.

Before it was aired, no one knew who made this movie. When they saw the words "Director Lee Yi-su", students began to whisper to each other. Those who knew Lee Yi-su were also surprised that he had taken leave to go back to his hometown and actually went to make a movie.

After watching the film, many people were still unsatisfied.

"Classmates, does it look good?"

"nice!"

"I think many of you should know or know Li Yishu. Yes, he is a senior student in the directing department."

wow——

When the teacher in charge of the scene said this, there was an uproar, simply because it is rare nowadays for someone like Li Yishu to have the opportunity to direct while still a senior in college.

"Feihong, you are quite familiar with the directing department. Do you know this Li Yishu?"

Wang Qian looked at Yu Feihong beside her with shock, and she also showed an expression of disbelief at this moment.

"I think I've heard of it, but I probably haven't seen it very often."

After a long while, Yu Feihong came back to his senses and secretly smacked his lips in amazement: "Why didn't I realize before that there is such a person in the senior directing department?"

"It's just so-so. This movie doesn't have much substance."

"Not only is there no substance, I think it's just whining without any reason, there's no thought at all, and you still call me senior brother, I can do it even if it's like that!"

"..."

At this moment, some sophomores and juniors from the directing department began to look disdainful, completely different from the heated discussions they had with people around them when they watched the movie before.

People are jealous. Even though Li Yishu is a year older than them, she had never done anything big to make a splash in the school before.

He had always been unknown, but suddenly he made a movie and even screened it within the school. Some people were happy, but naturally there were also people who couldn't help but be jealous and slandered him.

This is different from entering society and stabbing people in the back. Most students are straightforward and will show any conflicts or unhappiness on their faces.

“Why are these people like this?”

Wang Qian was very unhappy. She had just heard mostly praises. Now that she knew it was her senior who took the photo, she immediately started to suppress him verbally.

"Don't pay attention to them, we just like what we like."

Yu Feihong glanced at those people with a look of sarcasm on his face.

It is really disgusting to not acknowledge other people's excellence and deliberately belittle them.

She remembered the appearances of these people, and would never do it if they asked her to act in a movie in the future.

"go!"

Suddenly, Yu Feihong took Wang Qian's hand and was about to leave.

"where to?"

"Go find a teacher in the directing department."

“What do you want to find a teacher from the directing department for?”

"I want Li Yishu's contact information. I want to ask him how he came up with this story!"

Yu Feihong really likes this film. Some of the scenes in the film remind her of her childhood when she lived with her grandmother in Yuhang.

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