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Chapter 156 What a guy!
"The three highest awards..."

Gu Changwei was relatively calm because the films he shot as a photographer had already won the so-called three major awards.

But Zhang Yimou and Wu Tianming could not remain calm.

The two were so nervous that they could almost hear themselves swallowing.

For Wu Tianming, that was foreign exchange. Even if it did not reach the factory, the factory would still have a large sum of money. According to rumors, one of the three largest factories in the country could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, and he could give his employees a bonus during the Chinese New Year this year.

Not to mention the influence within the circle, it is simply immeasurable.

As for Zhang Yimou, he became more and more excited, and felt like there was a fire in his heart that was about to burst out.

He was the best student in school and the eldest brother in the photography department. However, he watched his younger brother, who was ten years younger than him, win various awards abroad.

I also watched him win the Venice Golden Lion with my own eyes.

It would be a lie to say that I am not envious.

If, if I could also get one of the three major ones.

What would that be like?
Zhang Yimou seemed to have seen how Huang Ze was treated after returning to China.

"Is there really a chance?" Zhang Yimou's voice became a little hoarse when he spoke.

"There's a good chance!" Huang Ze nodded affirmatively.

"The subject matter is one factor."

"The West Berlin Film Festival has gradually fallen into decline and its influence is not as good as that of Cannes and Venice, especially in China. This makes them need to find ways to expand their influence. Nothing can better attract a country's filmmakers than giving a film a Golden Bear."

"Of course, this is just my speculation."

“I can only say that the probability is slightly higher than the other two film festivals. As for whether I can win…”

Huang Ze spread his hands helplessly.

You wouldn’t even know if the king of heaven came.

Yes, in the previous life, it was going to be won next year, but even if the judges remain the same, considering that my film has already won the Golden Lion, it is possible that the judges will change their minds and not give the Golden Bear to the domestic film.

Of course, it has been verified in the previous life, so it is better not to change too many variables in this life. Huang Ze suggested, "If possible, it is best to participate in the West Berlin Film Festival next year as soon as possible."

“Can post-production catch up?”

"Oh my god!" Zhang Yimou said solemnly, "The footage shot in Zhenbeibao has been edited."

"That's good. I wish you a triumphant return in advance!"

"I also wish your new film a big box office success!" Zhang Yimou gave Huang Ze a thumbs up, "I saw your movie Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, it was really good!"

"You guys have almost turned multi-line narrative into an art form."

"Hahaha, I don't deserve it." Huang Ze waved his hand.

"Isn't your new film being shot in Shanghai? You're in need of a photographer. I'll continue to be your photographer after I finish working on Red Sorghum."

"That's no problem!" Huang Ze did not refuse.

If, like in his previous life, "Red Sorghum" wins the Golden Bear, Zhang Yimou will have a lot of work to do.

By the time he was done with his work, his own film "Once Upon a Time in China" was almost finished.

But this kindness must be accepted after all.

……

The next day.

"Red Sorghum" was completed.

Huang Ze took Gu Changwei and Jiang Wen on their journey home.

Jiang Wen sat on Huang Ze's right. He looked at Huang Ze after a while, which made Huang Ze a little creepy. "What's wrong with that look in your eyes?"

"Why are you always peeking at me? I'm a real man!"

"If you have something to say, just say it openly." "Hey, it's nothing." Jiang Wen scratched his head embarrassedly, "I'm just a supporting role, and I won't be able to stay in the crew for long. Can you give me a job, even if it's just a stagehand."

“I want to learn how to make movies.”

"Do you want to be a director?" Huang Ze asked.

"Yeah." Jiang Wen nodded. "Actually, it's not just about being a director. I also want to stay out for a while. Your play will take half a year to shoot, which suits my taste."

"Why?" Huang Ze blurted out, and seeing Jiang Wen's hesitant expression, he immediately remembered a rumor.

Jiang Wen and Liu Xiaoqing fell in love while filming "Furong Town".

Special note: Liu Xiaoqing was already married at that time.

Second marriage.

Then the two were blocked in the house by the husband who had received the news. There was nothing they could do. Given the situation at the time, no one would believe it if they said it was a script. The other party was holding a knife in his hand, and Jiang Wen seemed to have written a confession.

Isn't it this year?
Good guy!
What a guy!

Huang Ze was shocked, but pretended to be calm, "Have you finished filming "Furong Town"?"

“We’ve finished filming!”

"Yeah!" That's what will happen this year. Huang Ze understood and agreed, "Then you can join my crew. The job of script supervisor is not good. Why don't you be an assistant director?"

"Oh!" Jiang Wen slapped his thigh and stretched out his right hand, "Thank you, Brother Huang!"

Could it be that this is the confession written by this hand?
An idea flashed through Huang Ze's mind, and he smiled and slapped Jiang Wen's hand away, "Do we still have to be so polite in the car?"

"Good Will Hunting is my first movie, and it's also your first movie. It's fate that we met. You want to be a part of it. Can I refuse?"

"Besides, there are so many assistant directors in the crew. I'll tell you in advance that you don't have much power. Watch more and learn more."

"understand!"

I don’t know how long it took, but I finally returned to Shanghai.

The car went straight to the car squat.

Looking at Yangcheng Street outside, Jiang Wen couldn't help but sigh, "I heard that it cost more than 100 million to build it. Brother Huang, did you build a film city just for making a movie?"

"You can understand it this way." Huang Ze was also happy to show off, "I made this dumpling just for this dish of vinegar."

"For this dish of vinegar and this plate of dumplings?" Jiang Wen tasted it and said, "That's a good saying, quite philosophical. Remember it, maybe I can use it when I make a movie in the future."

After finding the crew members, Zhang Jianya had already returned, so Huang Ze handed Jiang Wen over to him, "Let him play the admiral, and ask an assistant director to help."

"no problem."

"How was the trip to the US?" Huang Ze pulled Zhang Jianya, who was beaming with joy, over to ask, "What was the final result?"

"of course?"

"Once I take action, I will definitely be able to capture her!" Zhang Jianya made a fist gesture, "When she graduates, my husband and I will both be your subordinates!"

“A warm welcome!”

In the following period of time, Huang Ze continued to devote himself to the preparation of the film.

Perhaps it was because he had drawn the storyboards in too much detail and everyone else was professional enough, Huang Ze found that it wouldn't have much of an impact whether he intervened or not, so he simply went to the casting team to watch them choose the actors.

When I came to the office, the one I chose was the little girl from the White Lotus Sect at the beginning of "A Man Should Be Self-reliant".

The candidate must be around seven years old and not too pretty, just average-looking. The key is to be brave and have performance experience.

Huang Ze sat in the middle seat, watching the little girls being brought in and taken out by their parents.

Until a little girl with a rather prominent forehead walked in.

Huang Ze casually glanced at the name on the registration form.

Hmm? It's an acquaintance.

(End of this chapter)