Huayu: Director started with art films

Chapter 87【Visiting the crew, big...small Mimi?】Please subscribe!

Li Yishu has never read the original novel of "The Joy Luck Club".

But judging from the movie, the idea is still very good. It tells the stories of four pairs of Chinese mothers and daughters’ experiences in the United States.

It is about the collision between old and new ideas experienced by traditional Chinese mothers and their daughters who grew up in Western society. The following four pairs of mothers and daughters traveled thousands of miles back from the United States to visit their relatives.

It discusses some of the ideological clashes between the first and second generation Chinese Americans.

But perhaps because the screenwriter is American, even though it was shot by a Hong Kong director, it still gives people a sense of arrogant attitude of "aesthetics of ugliness".

Of course, this may also be related to the fact that Lee Yi-su was reborn from decades later. It is normal to have such a change of mind after re-watching the movie.

After all, a few decades later, the country has undergone tremendous changes.

Young people are confident and proud of the strength of their motherland.

This kind of self-confidence and pride is something that many people of this era do not possess.

Yu Feihong looked at Li Yishu's expression, which was sometimes sad and sometimes excited, and couldn't help asking: "Yishu, what's wrong with you?"

"No, it's nothing!"

Li Yishu came back to his senses, smiled and shook his head, saying, "I just wonder what will happen to our country in the future."

"Ah? Why did you suddenly think of this?"

Yu Feihong was surprised. Weren’t we just talking about the crew of “The Joy Luck Club”?

How come I suddenly thought of what the future of my motherland will be like?

"You'll find out when you read the Joy Luck Club novel later."

Li Yishu smiled but said nothing, and did not give Yu Feihong too much explanation.

"Oh."

Yu Feihong nodded as if he understood, and decided to find someone to get him a copy of the original novel of "The Joy Luck Club" to read.

Xiling.

The crew of "The Legend of Drunken Master".

Upon learning that Li Yishu had arrived, Chen Jiashang hurried over with the assistant director.

As soon as they met, Chen Jiashang shook hands enthusiastically and said, "Director Li, welcome, welcome."

"Director Chen, you're too polite. Is this... a sports meet?"

While shaking hands with the other party, Li Yishu looked at the venue built not far away.

Wow, it really looks like a sports meet, with not only a sandy long jump area, but also a high jump area...

Many of them were not shown in the movie.

It is estimated that these "sports events" did not perform well in the finished film, so they were deleted during the final editing.

"That's right, I just want to make an ancient version of a post-exercise."

Chen Jiashang said with a smile: "I was thinking about the martial arts champion competition, where you hit me and I hit you, how boring it is. If we make a competition similar to modern sports, the viewing effect will be better and more interesting."

Li Yishu exclaimed: "Amazing! Director Chen's thinking is unmatched by ordinary people."

I have to say that Chen Jiashang is really talented and has a flexible mind. The track and field relay race in the later film "Fang Shiyu" was probably inspired by this movie.

"Haha, Director Li, thank you for the compliment. This is just a little thought of mine."

Chen Jiashang kept smiling and was very happy with Li Yishu's praise. Although he was a commercial film director, many commercial film directors have an artistic heart, just like Wang Jing, who has invested in several art films.

The first script Chen Jia wrote as a screenwriter was an art film. Now that the Golden Lion Award-winning director praised him, he was naturally smiling.

After chatting for a while, Chen Jiashang finally turned the topic to the beautiful woman next to Li Yishu: "Director Li, who is this person yet?"

Li Yishu introduced: "This is my girlfriend Yu Feihong. She came with me to watch Director Chen filming."

Hearing this, Yu Feihong was very happy and extended his hand generously, saying, "Hello, Director Chen, I have seen your movie "Fight Back to School" before, it was really exciting and interesting."

"Thank you, Miss Yu."

Chen Jiashang was not surprised that Li Yishu brought his girlfriend with him. Instead, he said with a smile, "Wow, I didn't expect Director Li's girlfriend to be so pretty. Would you like to come to our crew and play a cameo role?"

"Guest appearance? Thank you Director Chen for your kindness, but forget it."

Yu Feihong shook her head. Before coming here, she had already learned from Li Yishu what kind of movie this was. Like "Fight Back to School", it was a nonsensical comedy.

Apart from the female lead, there are basically no other outstanding characters. It might be okay to just watch it.

But when it comes to playing comedy roles, Yu Feihong, this literary young woman, is still a little too embarrassed to do so.

"What a pity! Miss Yu is such a pretty girl. She would look great in ancient costumes."

As a director, Chen Jiashang naturally has an eye for actors. He could tell at first glance that Yu Feihong's face was very suitable for costume dramas.

Yu Feihong has not lost weight yet and still has some flesh on his cheeks. Compared with modern styles, ancient costume style is actually more suitable for him. He can show the beauty of round and smooth face.

Yu Feihong smiled and said, "Director Chen, there will be a chance in the future."

"Director Chen, where is Mr. Zhou?"

Li Yishu glanced around and didn't see Zhou Xingchi.

Chen Jiashang said: "He went to the back to put on makeup and a wig. He should be out soon."

at this time.

A group of kids appeared out of nowhere and started playing happily at the shooting site not far away.

"What the hell?"

When Chen Jiashang saw this, he immediately turned around and said to the stage manager, "Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on these kids?"

"I'm sorry, Director Chen. I'll take it away right away."

The stagehand hurriedly took people to catch the child.

But these kids thought he was there to play with them, and they were all having a great time.

In the end, under the pressure from the crew members and the children's parents, they all came back obediently.

Chen Jiashang apologized, "I'm sorry Director Li, these children are the actors in the next scene."

"fine."

Li Yishu looked at a big-eyed little girl with twin ponytails not far away.

You know what, it really looks like when she grows up, almost a smaller version of the future.

Yu Feihong came over and followed his gaze: "Do you know that little girl?"

"I don't know him, he just looks cute."

Li Yishu smiled. Who would have thought that this little girl who was just a supporting actress now would become the most popular actress in the future.

"It's quite cute."

Yu Feihong looked at them and nodded, then said to Chen Jiashang beside him, "Director Chen, are these children also guest actors in the crew?"

Chen Jiashang nodded and said, "Yes, there will be a closing scene later. I thought there would be quite a few extras coming today, so I just shot it right away."

"Director Li!"

At this moment, Zhou Xingchi came over from not far away. His current look was quite interesting, with a dirty face, a sloppy beggar's outfit, and a wig that looked like it hadn't been washed for several years.

"Mr. Zhou, your look is quite interesting."

Looking at Zhou Xingchi's familiar look, Li Yishu smiled. The Sleeping Arhat Fist is quite classic.

"Haha, beggars must be a little sloppy."

"That's right, the martial arts champion Su Qier."

Perhaps it was because of the private gathering a few days ago, or perhaps it was because of what Li Yishu said, Zhou Xingchi was now much more enthusiastic than before.

The two chatted for a while, and seeing that Li Yishu still called himself Mr. Zhou, Zhou Xingchi smiled and said, "Director Li, just call me Xingzai. Calling me Mr. Zhou feels too distant."

"Xingzai? Okay."

Li Yishu nodded. It seemed that Xingzai had not yet been upgraded to Xingye. He remembered that several movies starring Zhou Xingchi this year were box office hits and became a veritable box office guarantee. From then on, Xingzai was upgraded to Xingye.

Just then, a stagehand came running over and said, "Director, the crew is ready. Zhang Min and Chen Huiyi have also finished their makeup."

"Got it, let them go first."

After Chen Jiashang gave the instructions, he looked at Li Yishu and said, "Director Li, I'm going to go take care of things first. I'll let Xiao Liang take care of you."

As he said this, he pointed to an assistant beside him.

Li Yishu smiled and said, "Okay Director Chen, you go do your thing and don't worry about us. We are here to have fun today."

"Okay, Director Li, I'm leaving first."

Chen Jiashang left in a hurry. The set had been arranged by the crew, but he had to go and see it in person.

The filming tasks in the past few days are quite heavy. Not only is there a martial arts competition for the top martial arts champions, but there are also scenes where Su Qier and other Beggar Gang disciples cross the Great Wall to fight against government soldiers.

Fortunately, all the actors who played the officers and soldiers this time were local troops who were invited to help, otherwise it would not have been possible to find thousands of extras who could move in unison.

"Director Li, I'll go over first too."

Seeing that Chen Jia had gone over, Zhou Xingchi, the leading actor, must go over to take a look as well.

"Okay Zhou...Xingzai, you are busy, don't worry about us."

After watching Zhou Xingchi leave in a hurry, Li Yishu took Yu Feihong to visit Xiling, a place neither of them had been to before.

The main reason is that it is a bit far from the city, and there are too many hills around it, so there is nothing fun to do.

If you want to go for an outing during the holidays, you might as well go to the Old Summer Palace or Beihai Park.

However, after the crew arranged it like this, red flags fluttered in the wind all around, and various props for competitions were placed, such as bows and arrows, targets, and eighteen kinds of weapons... It looked quite interesting.

The two followed the field attendant Xiao Liang, walking and looking around.

A little girl with two ponytails came over eagerly and said to Yu Feihong: "Big sister, you are so beautiful."

"Thank you, little one."

Being praised by the little girl, Yu Feihong immediately smiled happily. He squatted down and hugged her: "Little friend, what's your name?"

"My name is Yang Mi, and I'm 6... no, 5 years old."

Little Yang Mi's words also aroused Yu Feihong's curiosity: "Why is he 6 years old one moment and 5 years old the next?"

"I haven't had my birthday yet. Mom said that if you don't have a birthday, you won't be considered grown up."

"Hahaha--"

Seeing Xiao Yangmi's serious expression, Yu Feihong couldn't help laughing out loud.

Li Yishu next to her couldn't help but laugh.

I didn't realize that Yang Mi had a talent for being a funny girl when she was young.

"Mi Mi, why are you running around again?"

A woman who looked no more than thirty years old ran over, and her features were somewhat similar to Yang Mi.

Perhaps because he saw his mother coming, Yang Mi immediately got off Yu Feihong, ran over and hugged his mother's thighs.

"Sorry to bother you two."

Yang's mother had watched carefully before. Even the director and the leading actor of the crew came to meet these two people. It was obvious at first glance that they were not ordinary people, and they were afraid that their daughter would disturb them.

"It's okay, big sis."

Yu Feihong smiled and shook his head: "Your daughter is very cute."

Little Yang Mi hugged her mother's thigh and said with a smile: "Mom, the beautiful sister praised me for being cute."

"Yes, yes, it's cute, okay?"

Mother Yang looked at Yu Feihong and Li Yishu with a doting look in her eyes. She also picked up the camera hanging in front of her and said with a smile, "You two are so good-looking, you must be movie stars and will definitely be very famous in the future. I wonder if you can take a photo with our family Mimi, so that the children can have a souvenir when they grow up."

"Haha, then I'll take advantage of Big Sister's good wishes. It just so happens that I also like Yang Mi, she's so cute, just like a porcelain doll."

Yu Feihong smiled and waved to Yang Mi, and she ran over quickly and was picked up by Yu Feihong.

First, the two of them took a photo alone, and then Li Yishu joined in and took a group photo of three.

After taking several photos, the group gradually became familiar with each other and started talking and laughing.

At this time, a man came running from a distance and shouted, "Director Li, Director Chen is looking for you."

"Feihong, talk to the elder sister first."

After Li Yishu said this, she followed the staff member to find Chen Jia.

After everyone left, Yang's mother asked in astonishment, "Ms. Yu, Mr. Li is the director?"

"Yes." Yu Feihong nodded: "Sister Yang, have you heard of the movie "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog"? "

This name is very familiar and easy to remember. Yang's mother thought about it for a moment, and immediately her eyes lit up and asked, "Is it the movie that won a foreign award last year?"

"Yes. That film was directed by Director Li." Yu Feihong raised her lips. She was also proud of the honor that Li Yishu had received.

Thinking back to Li Yishu's youthful appearance and the honors he had achieved, Yang's mother couldn't help but exclaimed, "It's really amazing. I didn't expect Mr. Li to achieve such great success at such a young age."

"Mom, is Big Brother also a director?"

Yang Mi tilted her head and looked at her mother.

Mother Yang nodded: "Yes, big brother is a very good director."

"Then can I also go to Big Brother's crew to play in the future?"

In Yang Mi's current mindset, going to the crew is just for fun.

Mother Yang said helplessly: "Play, play, play. All you do is play all day long."

Yu Feihong squatted down and said with a smile: "Of course, no problem, Mimi, I'll leave your mother's contact information later, and we can go to play with big brother's crew in the future, okay?"

"Okay!" Yang Mi nodded happily, her two ponytails swinging back and forth.

Yu Feihong rubbed her face, stood up and asked Yang's mother, "Sister Yang, Mimi has been to many crews to play guest roles as a child actor, right?"

"Yes, I have been to several crews, but the one I actually appeared in was the CCTV TV series "Tang Minghuang"."

When talking about this, Yang's mother's face was full of smiles. This was the first time her daughter appeared on a TV series.

(End of this chapter)