I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 146: Unknown quality, stronger when facing a strong opponent (13)

In the literary and artistic circles, there is actually a chain of contempt:
Drama star > movie star > TV star > variety show star > internet celebrity.

why?
Because there was a stage first, then a screen; there was a movie first, then television; variety shows and internet celebrities are new things that have only emerged in recent years.

Therefore, those who appeared first all felt that they were more authentic, higher quality, and more impressive than those that came later.

Each gear will not slide to the next gear easily unless forced by "livelihood".

Due to the limitations of venue and dissemination methods, drama has gradually become an art form preferred by a niche group of people.

Film, due to the existence of major international film festivals and the establishment of various awards, is the field where all entertainers most desire to gain fame.

Wang Jiawei happens to be very popular at various film festivals!

He served as jury chairman for the Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals.

As for Wang Jiawei's level, Li Amin once commented: Among the directors of my generation, the real genius in making movies is Wang Jiawei.

The best evaluation of Wang Jiawei may come from director Wang Jing, who particularly admires Wang Jiawei: "Wang Jiawei's courage is very admirable. He insists on taking his path, which is a very difficult path. If I were to take that path, I might not have that much courage."

Wang Jiawei's films pay attention to both visual and auditory senses.

In the early days, slow motion, frame skipping and MV-like shots were frequently used to create blurry visual effects.

The consistent preference for close-ups, composition and color make the film very enjoyable to watch, and the narration with a strong literary flavor is pleasant to the ear and full of room for interpretation. The monologue voice is unique, deep and melancholy, which fits the temperament of the film.

Very petty bourgeoisie indeed!
Shen Liang also had to admire Wang Jiawei's aesthetic taste, he was really awesome.

But it doesn't mean he won't tell lies.

As for Huang Lei, he has been devoted to drama and organized an entire Wuzhen Drama Festival...

Wuzhen Theatre Festival has been so well organized in recent years!

How good is it? So good that it can even be ranked among the top theater festivals in the world!

The Wuzhen Theatre Festival was really created by Huang Lei - he and Chen Xianghong, one was responsible for the planning and preparation of Wuzhen, and the other was responsible for lobbying and coordination in the theatre circle.

Not only did they invite Lai Shengchuan, the director of Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land, but they also brought Meng Jinghui in...

The first session was a great success. It was not only very famous in China, but also attracted a large number of foreign drama lovers to participate.

Huang Lei already has a wide network of contacts, and the Wuzhen Theater Festival has further expanded his network…

Anyway, as long as he talks about awesome people, they are all very good friends with whom he has a very deep and close relationship...

There is a feeling that one is chatting and laughing with great scholars and there is no unlearned person among the people!
Some people commented on him: A teacher at a film school who has everything except acting skills...

Shen Liang continued, "It doesn't make sense to make a bad movie and not let people say anything about it!"

“Who hasn’t made a mistake before…”

"Then what's the point of making excuses? I don't believe that he really can't see the problem with the movie with his vision!"

Huang Lei sighed and said, "Sometimes you can't help yourself..."

He Jiong interrupted: "Let's talk about something else. Xiao Shen is going back to Changsha tomorrow to celebrate the New Year, right?"

"Well, attend our Mango TV New Year's Eve party..."

"What song?"

“‘Seaweed Dance’ and ‘Flowering Along the Way’…” “‘Seaweed Dance’ is really popular… Everyone around me can sing it!”

Shen Liang chuckled: "Don't you think it's too rustic?"

"What's so tacky about this? It's such a fun song!"

Huang Lei was surprised: "Did you create the Seaweed Dance?"

"Um…"

"I think that dance is quite interesting... Xiaobo has also danced it!"

"…Thanks!"

Shen Liang had prepared his words, but he didn't expect it to be a compliment...

Yang Di interrupted: "Shen Liang criticized those so-called elite aesthetics during the live broadcast before..."

“You think elite aesthetics are bad?”

“I just don’t like the word elite. In the era of short videos, everyone is a creator, and cultural discourse is changing…”

"I like this topic very much!" Huang Lei nodded: "Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?"

"It's not good or bad, this is something that has already happened, and we have to follow this trend... But some of our comrades, or experts, don't like this kind of thing, but are keen to criticize it. If you don't like it, shouldn't you ignore it? For example, if you like playing the piano, but you have to squeeze into the roller skating club to criticize others, in my opinion, it's nothing more than wanting to show off your so-called elegance. What's the point?"

“But nowadays, when people mention art, they think it’s just pretentious!”

“There is nothing wrong with art itself. Art is a neutral thing. There is no such thing as “those who can appreciate me are superior people” on the face… Not being able to appreciate high art does not mean you are inferior to others. But those who think they can appreciate art and are complacent are despised for their flawed consciousness and meanness.

I think this is an inherent inferiority that cannot be cured by any high-level art!"

Huang Lei smiled, glanced at He Jiong, and then said: "Teacher He told me before that you are very aggressive, but I think it is really interesting to talk to you..."

"No, our young people nowadays have the mentality of 'if you show me respect, I will show you respect'. It's like 'I don't know my quality, but I will become stronger when I meet a strong opponent!'"

Yang Di nodded: "Yes, if you go to the streets, shopping malls, and stations, and look around, you will find that most of the people who abide by the rules are young people, those who queue up in an orderly manner are also young people, and those who quietly play with their phones or talk in a low voice on the bus are also young people...

Compared to many middle-aged people, young people have a stronger sense of shame, honor and disgrace, and they care more about their quality and their image…”

"I think so too. Young people are more energetic to accept all new things, and dare to criticize and speak out. On the contrary, many older generations who have been in society for decades are looking at this society with a cunning eye, coveting the convenience brought by various social factors and cursing others. These people are also the ones who talk loudly on the phone in the car, litter and spit on the street, cut in line, and act arrogantly..."

He Jiong interrupted quickly: "You can't generalize!"

"I know. I'm talking about this phenomenon... The teachers in our school are also quite annoying. I won't call out their names. One of them actually said in class, 'Students nowadays are less and less like students.' I stood up and said to him, 'So you look like a teacher? You don't correct homework, and you are proud of your job outside... You focus on articles, funds, projects; academicians, Yangtze River Scholars, Young Elite Scholars... Do you know how many students there are in our class?'..."

"and then?"

"And then...he shut up, and of course, I failed the final exam!"

After Shen Liang finished speaking, He Jiong looked unhappy. Yang Di reminded him, "Teacher He seems to be a teacher at BFSU as well!"

"Then you'd better resign. It's not good to occupy the position..."

He Jiong said with a serious expression: "I changed my position in 07 and resigned in 15..." He then explained to the camera: "I have already resigned..."

I almost forgot that my teacher from Beijing Foreign Studies University reported him for taking a salary without working...

(End of this chapter)