Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 249 What? The director of "Buried Alive" is Chen Cheng?

Source Code is a work of science fiction.

But it's different from other hard science fiction.

The source code story is very simple.

The protagonist of the story is a captain in the US Army who was originally going to perform a mission in another place.

But when he woke up, he found himself on a train.

Eight minutes later, the train exploded.

But the miracle is.

After the train exploded, the male protagonist appeared on the train again.

After 8 minutes of continuous explosions again and again.

The male protagonist was reborn again and again, and returned to the train again and again.

In the end, the male protagonist finally found the real culprit behind the explosion.

It's a bit like a parallel world.

There are also some that are like in online novels, where I was trapped in the same day for a thousand years.

The reason why I chose this script.

On the one hand, the script is very creative.

Another reason is that this script is very easy to film.

He is pretty much the same as in Buried Alive, and doesn’t have much of a role.

The entire shot takes place in just one carriage, with only dozens of characters.

He doesn't have many scenes.

At most, it’s just processing some simple special effects.

Same as before.

Chen Cheng still decided to use domestic actors.

of course.

The story plot was slightly modified and the identity of the male protagonist was slightly changed.

As for the male lead.

Chen Cheng still used Zhang Songwen.

Needless to say.

Zhang Songwen immediately agreed to work on Chen Cheng's film.

but.

He also didn't quite understand: "Chen Cheng, why don't you release the information about Buried Alive?"

"There's nothing to announce. The domestic box office of Buried Alive is so bad, it's embarrassing to tell others about it."

"What's so embarrassing about that? With $7000 million worldwide, you're almost catching up with Hero. Besides, aren't you competing with a director from Hong Kong?"

"Who said that?"

“Everyone in the circle knows this.”

"Uh... well."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Forget it, let's not announce it for now. If we do, they will surrender immediately."

On the domestic side.

Chen Cheng still has two films that have not been released.

One is the Tangshan earthquake.

One part is about Zhou Chu eliminating three evils.

Two films.

No matter which one.

Once released, they can only look up to him.

As for the North American side.

Let it develop slowly first, then announce it when the time comes to scare everyone, wouldn’t that be more interesting?
Chen Cheng quite likes this kind of bad taste.

……

It’s just that Chen Cheng’s side has no plans to announce it.

People in the circle are not stupid.

Even if it is buried alive, it is relatively low-key in various markets around the world.

But adding up all these markets, the total box office of 7000 million US dollars is still a pretty good result.

More importantly.

In the movie "Buried Alive", the male lead is Zhang Songwen.

"Guess who directed the movie Buried Alive?"

"I don't know, you know?"

"I don't know. Wasn't the movie a low-seller? It only made 500 million in China."

"It's only 500 million in China, but if you look at the world, it's 7000 million dollars."

"Damn...it's true."

"Who is this Chen?"

In the circle, everyone is staring at the name of director Chen.

"Could it be the English name of a foreigner?"

"No, there is no pinyin like chen in foreign countries."

"Don't tell me this Chen is Chen."

"Probably."

"You mean to say that this director Chen is not only Chen Yi, but is also likely to be a Chinese."

"At least one Chinese person."

"Who is that?"

"Just ask Zhang Songwen."

"Unfortunately, Zhang Songwen has been unwilling to say it."

"This movie seems to be represented by Paramount in Hollywood. You might as well ask them."

A search.

Although many people found Paramount through various information about the film.

But Paramount was very secretive and did not reveal too much information.

"Zhang Songwen, Chen..."

"Who will it be?"

"Could it be Li An?"

"I feel my style is somewhat different from Li An's."

"Could it be Wu Yusen?"

"This big mouth, if it was him, he would have told the whole world long ago. Damn, how did you guess, Chen Chen, this is Chen's last name. How did you guess Li An, Wu Yusen?"

"It can't be Brother Chen Kai."

"Well... this guy is also a high-profile person. If it were him, he would definitely hype it up since he has been silent for so long."

"Who could that be?"

"It can't be Chen Cheng."

at last.

Someone guessed it was Chen Cheng.

"Chen Cheng?"

"Correct."

"Is that his style?"

"I don't know. It seems that Chen Cheng has no style in filming."

"Pfft...Okay. But, is it really him?"

"I think it's very likely. Just imagine, if it were any other domestic director, they would definitely promote it. After all, although Buried Alive is not a huge hit, it is a breakthrough, and its box office overseas is only second to Hero. Which director would be willing to keep a low profile? Only Chen Cheng is the domestic box office record holder. He doesn't seem to care much about any extra fame."

"Now that you mention it, it's really possible."

of course.

This kind of speculation has gradually spread to a group of ordinary netizens.

"Brothers, some people in the industry speculate that the director of Buried Alive is Chen Cheng."

"That's impossible. Isn't the director's name English?"

"Chen, look, is this English or Pinyin?"

"Let me tell you, many directors in the industry guessed it was Chen Cheng. However, there is no clear evidence."

"Let's look for him again. If it's really Chen Cheng... Damn, Chen Cheng is another internationally renowned director after Zhang Yimou."

Many fans of Chen Cheng were extremely excited.

However, since there is no solid evidence, many people dare not directly blame Chen Cheng.

……

"Chen Cheng, the Venice Film Festival will open in a few days. Please go with me."

Nortel.

Director Tian Zhuangzhuang said to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng nodded: "Okay."

"By the way, bring your copy of Buried Alive."

"what……"

"Ah what? You made such a big movie and you still want to hide it from the whole world."

"no……"

Chen Cheng scratched his head and asked, "How did you know?"

"Why do you care how I know this? I think your film Buried Alive is quite interesting. You should submit it for an award."

"Forget about participating in the awards. It's just a commercial film."

"Although it's a commercial film, Song Wen's acting is absolutely amazing. Moreover, the creativity of your film is very shocking. I didn't expect that someone could really make a film with only one person. I think many people will be shocked if it is shown in Venice."

"Uh... well."

After all, he was his mentor, so Chen Cheng agreed.

although.

This made Chen Cheng a little depressed.

I wanted to hide it for a while, and then reveal my identity in the end to shock everyone.

Unexpectedly, he was forced to reveal his mask halfway through.

"You kid, you're still unwilling."

"It's not that I don't want to."

"I really admire you. Other directors would like to let the whole world know. But you are still hiding it."

"No, I think it's a small production, there's nothing to promote."

"If you win the award, you have to promote it well."

"It's not that easy to win an award." "Movies are unpredictable, who knows who will get the award."

"Uh... well."

……

A few days later.

Chen Cheng followed Tian Zhuangzhuang to Venice.

On the plane, Chen Cheng asked, "Teacher Tian, ​​what are the benefits of applying for a prize? Does it make money?"

"No."

"No, but you're still charging?"

“It’s famous.”

"What's the use of fame?"

"This..."

After a while, Tian Zhuangzhuang couldn't explain what was going on.

"Don't you want to win the prize?"

"Do not want to."

"Then what are you doing here?"

"Didn't you ask me to come?"

"Uh……"

Tian Zhuangzhuang was struck by Chen Cheng and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"You don't understand, kid. You don't understand the desire of our generation for winning prizes."

Shaking his head, Tian Zhuangzhuang said with emotion: "Not only me, Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and even Feng Xiaogang... they all have the dream of winning awards. Maybe you can't understand it, but this is the thinking of our generation."

"Do you want to be recognized by others?"

"There are some."

Tian Zhuangzhuang said: "Our generation of filmmakers didn't catch up with the good times. When we were young, young, and middle-aged, we were inferior to others in all aspects. Including our series of film theories, they were all introduced from abroad. It was not until after 2000 that we had our own ideas. It's like when you always think that foreign countries are better, you will always find ways to prove to others that we are not bad either, and we Chinese can also win world awards."

"Something like everyone learning English like crazy together?"

"Correct."

Tian Zhuangzhuang said: "Isn't the Chinese Partner you filmed like this? The reason why New Oriental was successful is the same as our idea at the time. We are eager to prove ourselves to others, and we want to go abroad and see the world. Although after you go there, you will find that foreign countries are not better than our country. But when you have never been there, you will think that people are good."

"understood."

Chen Cheng nodded.

This requires a process.

When you don't have it, you want it so much.

Until you have it, you won't think much about it.

It's like wanting a big house when you don't have one.

But when you own a big house, you will find that living in a big house is actually just like that.

Even later, when you have a big house, you still often return to your hometown to live.

And I feel that my hometown is the most relaxing place.

but……

This kind of thinking can only come after you own a big house.

If you don't have it.

You will never feel how relaxing the shabby house in your hometown is in your life.

……

The Venice Film Festival, like domestic film festivals, has various awards.

but.

As an international film festival, the Venice Film Festival is also one of the most famous film festivals in the world.

It is more grand than any other domestic film festival and attracts more global attention.

Thousands of films from all over the world want to win a good award at the Venice Film Festival.

But a pity.

There are only so many awards.

Even though many people come with joy, more leave with disappointment.

Chen Cheng doesn't care.

He came here with his teacher.

At the same time, he also came here to see something strange.

"Chen Cheng, fill out the form and submit yours for review as well."

"Teacher Tian, ​​we really need to win the prize."

"Now that we are here, it would be a shame if we don't take a shower."

"OK then."

"By the way, your name Chen should be written in Chinese pinyin, chencheng, instead of just chen."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you, teacher."

After filling in all kinds of information about the film on the form, Chen Cheng handed it to Tian Zhuangzhuang.

"Teacher Tian, ​​hey, why are you participating in the judging of the International Film Critics Week instead of the main competition unit?"

"You think I don't want to be in the main competition? I don't think my film has much hope. It will be more promising if it is placed in other sections."

"Then what's the use of mine in the main competition unit?"

"You don't want to win the award, so why do you care where you put it?"

"That makes sense."

Chen Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

But since he was in Venice, Chen Cheng listened to his teacher in everything.

……

of course.

The Venice International Film Festival is a film festival.

But not everyone comes to a film festival just to win awards.

There are many copyright trading parties who come here to trade various film and television copyrights.

There are also many screenwriters who recommend their scripts to others here, hoping that they can be adapted into film and television.

Some big international directors also come here to look for inspiration.

For example, the great Hollywood director Nolan.

Two years ago, he had just finished filming "Batman, The Dark Knight".

However, two years later, he still had no good inspiration.

to this end.

He came to the Venice Film Festival.

not bad.

At the Venice Film Festival, a movie called "Subconscious" caught Nolan's attention.

Like many others, he entered the exhibition hall.

Two hours later.

Nolan nodded and said he thought the film was very good.

Just waiting for him to leave.

But he saw a young man next to him shaking his head.

Nolan asked in confusion: "My friend, do you think this movie is bad?"

"I can't say it's bad, I can only say it's average."

"Where is it normal?"

"It's just that the introduction to the dream is too general, there's nothing particularly attractive about it."

"I think it's pretty good. You see, he divides people's dreams into many layers. Dreams are actually reactions to reality."

"That's true. But it would be better if you could go a little deeper."

"for example?"

"If dreams are our subconscious, then if one of us can enter another person's dream, can we change his subconscious?"

"Oh my god...how did you come up with this idea? My name is Nolan, can we chat for a minute?"

……

The launch of Sword Rain did not attract much attention.

Maybe Wu Yusen is very famous.

It is even more likely that Yeung Chi-king is an international movie star.

But Jianyu just didn't know why.

Even though the media once continued to applaud him, his box office revenue was getting lower and lower.

The highest box office was only 1200 million.

And now.

The box office of "Sword Rain" on that day was only 300 million.

According to predictions by insiders.

The final box office of "Sword Rain" was approximately around 5000 million.

the other side.

The Venice Cinema has also attracted a lot of attention from the media in the country.

As one of the three major film festivals in Europe, it has nothing to do with ordinary people.

But if some domestic filmmakers have the possibility of winning the award, then he will attract special attention.

According to the media.

Tian Zhuangzhuang's "Precious Secret" has been shortlisted for the International Film Critics Week section and is likely to win the Best Director Award in this section.

of course.

The most sensational thing is.

Another domestic director participating in the Venice Grand Prix with Tian Zhuangzhuang is Chen Cheng.

If Chen Cheng only appeared in Venice, it would just be reported and there would not be much to see.

Many domestic directors will also go to Venice.

Not to mention winning awards, sometimes it's good to just show off your face.

but.

at this time.

However, some media outlets have unearthed a series of production information about "Buried," which recently grossed $7000 million worldwide.

Distributor: Paramount.

Producer: Chen Ying Film Production Co., Ltd.

Producer: Chen Ying Film Production Co., Ltd.

Producer: Chencheng
Director: Chencheng
Starring: Zhang Songwen
(End of this chapter)