Huayu: Director started with art films

Chapter 84 [Cooperating in a martial arts film, are you afraid that I will eat you? ] Please read
There were not many neon lights in Yanjing at night in 1992, and there were few vehicles on the road, and even fewer pedestrians.

Nightlife is not that rich nowadays, so most people's hair is still very thick.

Li Yishu and Gong Li were walking and chatting, and they unknowingly talked about the previous "New Dragon Inn".

Gong Li asked, "Yishu, do you think I should listen to Sister Xu and try a martial arts film?"

Seeing Gong Li asking this question again, Li Yishu knew that she must want to try it in her heart, and said with a smile: "I think there is no problem. It depends on you."

"What about you? Can you make a martial arts film?"

"It's hard to say. I've finished filming Farewell My Concubine, and there's still a long time until next year's Cannes. I might shoot something different, like the love movie I shot in Japan at the end of last year."

There is still one year left before attending the Cannes Film Festival next year.

No matter how much time is spent polishing "Farewell My Concubine" in the later stages, half a year would definitely be enough, and it would be impossible for Lee Yi-su to stay there all day during that time.

During this period, he was also thinking about whether to shoot another film.

Gong Li asked in surprise: "Where is your previous copy of Chi Ling?"

"It was handed over to Emei Film Studio to shoot."

"Ah? What did Zunlong say?"

"What else can I say? Of course I refused. But it's also my fault. However, I promised him that I would definitely consider him if there are any roles in the future."

Li Yishu was not surprised that Zun Long would refuse.

The reason why John Lone agreed to take on this role was because the director was Lee Yi-su. In terms of how much he liked it, it was definitely not as good as "Farewell My Concubine".

"How about we collaborate on a martial arts film?"

Gong Li's eyes lit up and she said, "This is my first time shooting, and it's your first time shooting too. How about we two newbies give it a try?"

"Sister Gong Li, do you really want to shoot it?" Li Yishu looked at the other party in surprise. He could see that Gong Li really wanted to shoot a martial arts film.

"Yes!"

Gong Li nodded and said, "It has been six or seven years since I started acting, and most of the roles I played were very simple. I also want to try a different style."

What she said is true. She has made more than ten films since Red Sorghum. The only ones with a truly different style are Terracotta Warriors and God of Gamblers 2.

"God of Gamblers 2" is just a vase with little acting skills. "The Terracotta Warriors" is good, but it's still a little lacking. It would be much better if they could shoot more costume dramas.

"Since Sister Gong Li has spoken, let's shoot!"

Hearing Gong Li's affirmative words, Li Yishu immediately recalled those wonderful martial arts films in her mind.

The first thing that came to my mind was "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" starring Gong Li. Although this movie was not very popular, the visuals were still very good, but the plot was a bit worse.

If someone else shoots it, there won't be much of a problem, but if Lee Yi-su wants to shoot it, it must be a classic.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not very good. The plot is too Westernized and it is too difficult to change it. However, the fighting scene in the bamboo forest can be used as a reference.

"House of Flying Daggers" has great visuals, but the plot is shit.

The fighting scenes in "Sword Rain" are unique. It's a pity that the actress who played the female lead, Yang Ziqiong, was a bit old. She was almost 50 years old at the time, and her skills and appearance declined rapidly. Otherwise, this movie should have been more popular at the time.

In addition to martial arts action and plot, handsome men and beautiful women are absolutely indispensable in martial arts films. Looking at any famous martial arts film, whether it is "Once Upon a Time in China", "One-Armed Swordsman" or "Swordsman"... they are all full of handsome men and beautiful women.

For example, Gong Li's "Tien Shan Tong Lao" had a mediocre plot and mediocre martial arts, but watching the three beauties in the play was definitely a pleasing thing to the eye. To this day, Li Yishu still remembers the scene where Qingxia and Gong Li played Wu Xingyun and Li Qiushui and smiled at each other while playing the zither. "Blade of the Assassin"? Or the later online movie "No One in My Eyes"?
Speaking of "Arrogant" starring Xie Miao, Li Yishu visited the crew at that time. She had to admit that although Xie Miao had gone from being a movie actor to an online movie actor, which seemed a bit downgraded, his ability in choosing movies was really good, and he also acted in good scripts.

This was the case with "No One in My Eyes", and the later "Northeast Police Story" was also great, and would have been qualified to be released in theaters. Unfortunately, he himself does not have much traffic, otherwise he might have become a new generation of kung fu actor.

Seeing Li Yishu in a daze for a while, Gong Li couldn't help but ask, "Yishu, what are you thinking about for so long?"

“I’m just thinking about how to shoot it.”

Li Yishu smiled and said, "What kind of martial arts film do you want to shoot? "Swordsman" directed by He Ping, "Swordsman" produced by Xu Ke, or "One-Armed Swordsman"? "

“Why are there so many divisions?”

Gong Li frowned. She was only thinking about making a martial arts film and didn't think about so many things.

“Although they are both martial arts films, the styles are different.”

Li Yishu walked and said, "Let's talk while we walk."

"Still leaving? I'm already home."

Gong Li rolled her eyes and pointed to the building behind her and said, "I live upstairs."

"Then look back..."

"Don't look back. Come up and sit down. You must be thirsty after walking for so long and drinking."

"Isn't this...not good?"

Li Yishu looked up at the upstairs where there was a man and a woman alone.

"What? Are you afraid that I will eat you?"

Gong Lijiao smiled and said, "Okay, come up."

at home.

Li Yishu looked around. The house was not big, probably only a few dozen square meters, but it should have been newly renovated and had a complete range of electrical appliances.

Gong Li walked into the kitchen and poured some water while saying, "I bought this two years ago. I asked someone to reinstall it. It's pretty good, isn't it?"

"It's OK, but Sister Gong Li, why don't you buy a small courtyard?"

"It's inconvenient to live in a small courtyard, and I have to go to the public toilet. I don't like it very much."

"You'd better buy one. You won't regret it after you buy it."

Gong Li came out of the kitchen, holding two cups of water, and handed one to Li Yishu: "What do you mean?"

Li Yishu said, "Yanjing is the capital, and housing will definitely become more and more expensive in the future. It will be more convenient if you buy a small yard as soon as possible and build a separate bathroom in the future."

"Expensive?" Gong Li frowned: "It's not that bad, I didn't spend much money on this house."

You still haven’t realized how terrible housing prices will be in the future!
Thinking of the average price of 70,000 to 80,000 yuan per square meter of houses within the third ring road of Yanjing in the future, Li Yishu shook his head and said, "Du Fu has a poem that goes, 'I wish I had thousands of mansions to shelter all the poor people in the world and make them happy.' He wrote this line of emotion because he couldn't afford a house in the city."

"Is this true?" Gong Li was slightly stunned.

"Just kidding, but it's not easy to buy a big house in Beijing, so you won't lose out if you buy one."

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