Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

News about Chapter 244 "Under the Hawthorn Tree".

Chen Cheng did not inform the media much about the filming of "Buried Alive".

I didn’t tell anyone in my circle.

Chen Cheng simply called Xiao Wu over, and then called a few assistants in the studio, and started the filming.

That's why I'm so low-key.

The main reason is that Chen Cheng did not plan to release this film in China.

Even if it is released domestically.

This movie won't make much at the box office.

For now.

People don't particularly like this type.

But in the North American market, it has become much more creative.

Everything went smoothly.

There was no need for any filming.

More importantly, let’s watch Zhang Songwen’s performance.

have to say.

Chen Cheng made the right decision by inviting Zhang Songwen.

It should be replaced by other actors.

Such as Liang Chaowei...them.

It’s not that I can’t act it out.

But even if he can act like this, the pay won't be just this much.

However, Zhang Songwen cherishes this opportunity very much.

Before each filming, Zhang Qingwen would often draw the storyboard script herself.

……

the other side.

At the end of last year, a group of Hong Kong directors had a quarrel with Chen Cheng.

This year, all the directors tried their best.

As soon as the Lantern Festival was over, they started working on the new film.

Judging from the current publicity.

There are quite a few films to be released in 10 years.

For example, Mai Zhaohui's "Overheard 2", starring Gu Tianluo, Liu Qingwan and Wu Yanzu.

"The King's Guards" is directed by Li Rengang and stars Zhen Zaidan, Wu Zun, and Sammo Hung.

Li Rengang is also the director of "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon".

Andrew Lau brought out the Fist of Fury for a remake, this time it's "Fist of Fury: Chen Zhen".

The leading actor is also Zhen Zaidan.

Why does Zhen Zaidan call him Brother Cheng all the time?

You can already know how much benefit the movie "Ip Man" brought to Zhen Zaidan.

"The Treasure Box" directed by Liu Zhenwei is also said to be released this year.

Starring Zheng Zhongji, Sun Li, Liang Yongqi and Cai Shaofen.

"Confucius", starring Zhou Renfa, is said to have already selected a release date. We just have to wait for media news to find out when it will be released.

There is also "Sword Rain" produced by Wu Yusen, and top Chinese actresses such as Michelle Yeoh were invited.

The media has high expectations and is calling for it loudly.

There is also "Future Police" directed by Wang Jing, starring Liu Dehua.

Wong Jing and Andy Lau have collaborated on many films, and many of them have been successful.

The outside world is also optimistic about this film.

Er Dongsheng has a movie called "The King of Guns", which also stars Gu Tianle.

There is also "The Informer" directed by Lin Chaoxian, starring Xie Tingfeng and Zhang Jiahui.

Director Benny Chan and superstar Aaron Kwok have a movie called "Full Alert".

There is a work in Taiwan that the media is looking forward to, "A Wedding in Flower Field", starring Ren Xianqi.

Superstars Jet Li and Cheng Yi also have masterpieces.

Jet Li filmed "The Expendables" in Hollywood, which will be released in mainland China this year.

Cheng Yi also has a Hollywood work, "The Karate Kid".

All in all.

2010 was a year of explosive growth for Hong Kong.

There are more than ten films just from these well-known ones.

There are some other films that have not yet been counted.

This has made many movie fans look forward to it.

Many media outlets believe that with the rise of domestic films, the spring of Chinese-language films has arrived.

……

Where is Chen Cheng?

The beginning of the year is very busy.

Besides he is busy filming.

This year, various activities, socializing and academic studies have become more important.

Academically.

Director Tian said.

Chen Cheng will participate in the Beijing Film Academy's art examination this year as one of the main examiners.

Although Chen Cheng refused.

There's no room for negotiation.

This was not the job assigned to Chen Cheng by Director Tian.

The principal named me personally.

As for the reason.

It is necessary to let Chen Cheng come forward and show the image of Beijing Film Academy.

Yes.

Beijing Film Academy has always been the dream palace for many art exam candidates.

In this hall, there are countless actors, directors, and big names.

There is no need to mention Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Li Shaohong... and so on.

Among the new generation, Chen Cheng has also become the Beijing Film Academy’s most prominent figure.

If Chen Cheng graduated.

The school can’t do anything yet.

At this time, Chen Cheng has not graduated yet and is still in school.

You said that you usually don’t come to class, don’t complete your homework, and do nothing...that’s nothing.

But at critical moments, we still have to do things to bring honor to the school.

Also.

2010 also marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Beijing Film Academy.

The school attaches great importance to this year's art examination.

no way.

With such lofty reasons given, Chen Cheng had no choice but to participate.

Fortunately.

The national art examinations are not that fast yet.

But Chen Cheng didn't have much time to rest.

Brother Chen Kai recently took a fancy to a script called "Search".

I went to Chen Cheng's office early in the morning, wanting to hear Chen Cheng's opinion on the script.

"Brother, you are not good at this type of thing."

After taking a quick look at the script, Chen Cheng put it down and said to Brother Chen Kai.

"Search" is an urban film.

The plot is roughly about the heroine who changed the fate of countless people because of a small thing.

This film doesn't have much to say.

It's just the type. Chen Cheng also feels that it doesn't quite fit Chen Kaige's personal style.

However, Brother Chen Kai sighed and said, "I also feel that it doesn't quite fit my style. However, the kind of thing I like requires too much investment, and all the investors are not particularly willing to do so."

This is a fact.

Even if you are a top director, if you keep losing money, the investors will be afraid of you.

Wuji is a huge loss.

Mei Lanfang suffered a small loss.

"The Orphan of Zhao" did restore some of Chen Kai's reputation, but he didn't make much money.

So the next show.

Brother Chen Kai was considering whether to start with a medium-budget production.

"Brother, I think you should just shoot it in your style. Even if it's a loss, your style is still popular in the market. If you shoot an urban drama like Searching, I'm afraid others will forget about you."

This is real.

Even if Brother Chen Kai shoots The Promise, he would lose money if he shoots Mei Lanfang.

But everyone still has a vivid memory of Brother Chen Kai.

even.

These movies were losses at the time.

But when you look back decades later, you will feel that these films were actually quite good.

But if we really want to shoot these carefree urban dramas, it would be great if we could do it in the style of Brother Chen Kai.

Chen Cheng believed it.

He totally fails to get the excitement of urban dramas.

"Brother, what you said makes sense."

Being denied by Chen Cheng, Brother Chen Kai took a sip of tea.

He patted his clothes and was about to leave.

Chen Cheng could sense Chen Kai's mood at the moment and said, "Brother, let's stick to the original plan. Go ahead and shoot it boldly. If there's a good script, tell the investors and I'll invest in it, too."

……

It wasn't just Brother Chen Kai who was looking for Chen Cheng, but also Zhang Yi.

After three shots were fired.

Zhang Yi made another film called "Under the Hawthorn Tree".

The main character is Zhou Dongyu. Of course.

Zhou Dongyu is still unknown now, and can even be said to be a complete amateur.

She is only a senior high school student now.

To make this film.

Zhou Dongyu even gave up the art exam that year.

It was not until the following year that Zhou Dongyu took the college entrance examination and was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy in 2011.

Obviously.

For many people, being able to get a role in Zhang Yimou's film is more important than the college entrance examination.

Especially for those who study art.

Even if you take the college entrance examination ten times, you may not be able to compare to being chosen by Zhang Yi.

"Director Zhang, you are too quick."

The Hawthorn Tree crew.

Chen Cheng went to visit the set at the invitation of director Zhang Yi.

As the number one director in the country.

Even though Zhang Yi's three shots did not set a record, his reputation was not damaged at all.

If you look at it from a business perspective.

Three Guns is undoubtedly a very successful film.

He used extremely low production budget and yet managed to gross around 3 million yuan at the box office, which makes the film a success no matter where it is released.

"Haha, how can we not be quick?"

"If I don't work hard on the film, then you talented directors will definitely make me fall into the sand."

It was rare for Zhang Yi to make a joke.

Chen Cheng said, "Director Zhang, is this an art film?"

"Correct."

"How much to invest?"

"More than 3000 million, do you think you can recover the cost?"

"Director Zhang, you must be joking. With your fame, you can recover the cost in minutes and make money."

Although the box office of "Under the Hawthorn Tree" was not very high in its previous life, it was only around 1.5 million.

But his cost was only more than 3000 million.

Obviously.

This is making money.

Of course, this film is about more than just making money.

As an art film.

Even if decades have passed.

When it comes to art films, Zhang Yimou's "Under the Hawthorn Tree" is a work that cannot be ignored.

From this point of view.

The art film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" is also a success.

"Director Zhang, I think you are doing this for the award."

"Hahaha, I can't hide anything from you."

Zhang Yi nodded and said, "Yes, I plan to try to win awards with this film, to see if I can win one or two. Of course, whether it's winning awards or something else, I must ensure that this film does not lose money. Otherwise, if I lose money on one side but win awards on the other, it's hard to say whether this is a success or a failure."

While pouring tea for Chen Cheng, Zhang Yi said, "I heard from Brother Kai that you are an expert in art."

"Don't dare."

"There's nothing to be afraid of in front of you, brother. Come on, let me show you this script. Please help me draw a scene from the script so I can use it as a reference. To be honest, I've had some brain short circuits these days."

Chen Cheng sighed, "We junior brothers are really like cattle and horses. OK, if you have the order, I will draw."

This is of course a joke.

This little thing doesn't matter.

not to mention.

Chen Cheng always remembered that it was Zhang Yi who asked him to join the crew of "Curse of the Golden Flower" at that time.

Although Chen Cheng served as the deputy art director in the crew of Curse of the Golden Flower, he was not considered a senior member of the crew.

But if it wasn’t Zhang Yi.

It was impossible for Chen Cheng to have access to such a top-notch crew.

This can be said to be a leap forward for Chen Cheng.

There is no experience of Chen Cheng in the crew of Curse of the Golden Flower.

It was also impossible for Chen Cheng to have access to works such as "The Warlords" and "The Siege of the City" in his later years.

……

However, he couldn't say for sure about painting.

It doesn't mean that if you have a high level of painting skills, the paintings you produce will be good.

Good or bad, there is no big grading standard.

After the basics are achieved, whether it is good or bad depends more on artistic conception and imagination.

Although Chen Cheng finished reading the script.

But after several attempts to write, Chen Cheng still had no ideas.

Chen Cheng slapped his head and said, "Brother, you see, the male and female protagonists won't let me see them, how can I feel anything?"

"Oh, it's true. This is my fault, this is my fault..."

talking.

Zhang Yi made a phone call and called the male and female protagonists over.

The male lead is called Dou Xiao, also from Beijing Film Academy.

I am a sophomore at this time.

Seeing Chen Cheng, Dou Xiao said excitedly: "Brother Chen Cheng, you are my idol."

At this time, Dou Xiao had not yet made his debut. He looked a bit like a teacher, but he was not a handsome guy and was still a little immature.

This was also specially selected by Zhang Yi.

What he wants is an actor who is somewhat handsome, but not too handsome, and a little immature.

Female No. 1 is even more so.

Before her debut, Zhou Dongyu was described by just two words.

One is pure.

Very pure.

Especially pure.

Another word.

That's astringent.

It's so bitter that I blush all the time.

When Zhang Yi called her to the office, Zhou Dongyu was too embarrassed to look at Chen Cheng.

Zhang Yi said, "Xiaoyu, are you attracted to Director Chen? Why are you so embarrassed?"

This said.

Zhou Dongyu blushed even more.

After a while, Zhou Dongyu finally recovered, but she still said a little embarrassedly: "I have seen Director Chen's films, those years. That Shen Jiayi was so beautiful."

Chen Cheng became interested and asked, "So what do you think is the difference between you and Shen Jiayi?"

"I?"

Zhou Dongyu stuck out her tongue and said, "I haven't thought about it. There's no comparison at all. Shen Jiayi and I are one in heaven and one in hell."

"Director Zhang will be angry if you say that."

Chen Cheng said: "I think your Jingqiu is no worse than Shen Jiayi's, especially when you blushed and looked shy just now."

At this time, Zhang Yi also clapped his hands and said, "Great minds think alike. Chen Cheng, you don't know that when I chose Xiaoyu, I thought the shy look of this girl was really too beautiful."

"Director Zhang, you fooled me again."

"No, no, I never fool people."

"is it?"

Zhou Dongyu was speechless and said, "Before filming, you said you didn't want to do a kissing scene, but you still did it. Also, you asked me to do a bed scene, how could I do it?"

"Pfft..."

Chen Cheng couldn't help but burst out laughing.

……

"I have an idea."

not bad.

After meeting the male and female protagonists.

Especially after meeting Zhou Dongyu, Chen Cheng really got some inspiration.

Especially Zhou Dongyu’s shy smile.

Only then did Chen Cheng understand.

Why was the art film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" not a high box office success that year?

But after several years, there are still countless fans.

I wonder how many people Zhou Dongyu can attract just by looking at her shy expression now.