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Chapter 53 The most enthusiastic fan of "127 Hours"
In fact, among the three movies, Zhou Qing is most optimistic about "Departures".

This movie does have more potential than the other two.

"Shoplifters" is indeed a classic, but after it is translated into Chinese, we have to consider the censorship issue, and we don't know what it will be like when the time comes.

After all, Andy died in the end of "A World Without Thieves".

"Fireworks in the Daytime" does not have such concerns, but its commercial potential is much worse than that of "Departures".

Taking both artistic and commercial factors into consideration, the most perfect one is "Departures".

However, there is one biggest problem with "Departures". This movie is adapted from a novel and it needs to obtain authorization first.

So now a clear idea is presented to Zhou Qing: first try to see if he can get the copyright of the original novel of The Undertaker.

If we can successfully obtain the copyright, we can copy "Departures".

But if that fails, choose between Shoplifters and Black Coal, Thin Ice.

"Director Chen, come to my office."

After making the decision, Zhou Qing didn't waste any time and immediately made an internal call.

"Director Zhou, you called me?"

Soon, a smart and strong young man in a suit and tie appeared in front of Zhou Qing.

It was this business director that Zhou Qing had hired from a headhunting company at a huge price. He was currently the second-in-command of the studio.

When Zhou Qing is not in the studio, Director Chen is in charge of all matters, big and small.

"You should immediately arrange to go to Japan and contact the author of the novel "The Diary of the Coffin Man"."

"Try to buy the film and television adaptation rights as much as possible."

Zhou Qing casually gave instructions to Director Chen.

"Understood, Director Zhou."

Director Chen nodded immediately and made a decision in his heart.

This was the first task Director Zhou had assigned to me, and I had to complete it beautifully.

"Well, let's go."

Zhou Qing waved his hand and sent Director Chen away.

I have the impression that "Departures" was produced in 08, and now it is 03, which is five years earlier.

Therefore, Zhou Qing still has great hopes for Director Chen's trip to Japan.

"Director Zhou, we are a step late."

However, only on the fourth day, Zhou Qing received a call from Director Chen.

The other party came up and told Zhou Qing some very bad news.

"Has the copyright of "The Coffin Man's Diary" been sold?"

Zhou Qing was a little surprised, and then asked, "Was it bought by a man named Takita Yojiro?"

"So Director Zhou, you already knew about it. It was indeed him. Yojiro Takita bought the copyright three years ago."

Director Chen's voice sounded helpless.

I was originally thinking of doing something great, but who would have thought that I would suffer a setback right from the start.

"Three years ago?"

Zhou Qing had never expected this.

I originally thought I could get a cut of the 08 movie now, but who would have thought that someone had already done it three years ago.

But did Yojiro Takita actually let this novel stay in his hands for seven or eight years?
It's really a big word.

"However, what Takita Yojiro bought was the adaptation rights in Japan, which does not conflict with us, so there is no legal problem."

"I think this is just an excuse made by Aoki Hisamon, the author of The Coffin Man's Diary."

"The reason why he is unwilling to sell it is probably because he has other concerns."

"I will continue the discussion here and report back to you."

Director Chen continued to say to Zhou Qing, "Let's continue the discussion. If necessary, I can go there in person."

Zhou Qing instructed the other party.

"I understand, Director Zhou."

The two sides ended the call at this point.

"'The Coffinman's Diary'? What is that? A novel?"

Zhu Yawen, who was sitting next to Zhou Qing, suddenly brightened up his eyes and leaned over with great interest.

From the tone of voice, Qingzi seems to be planning to purchase the copyright of the novel. Could it be that he is going to make a new movie?
"Qingzi, you want to start a new ..."

"Keep your voice down!"

Zhu Yawen was halfway through shouting when Zhou Qing covered his mouth.

What would happen if other students in the classroom heard this?
Don't get angry immediately.

"understand."

Zhu Yawen then realized that he had been a little reckless, but at the same time he became even more excited.

Qingzi's attitude says it all.

"So you're really going to start a new play?"

Zhu Yawen lowered his voice this time.

"Not necessarily. It's too early to tell. They don't want to sell their novels."

Zhou Qing spread his hands helplessly.

It’s not that Zhou Qing was just trying to be perfunctory with Zhu Yawen. All he could do right now was to wait.

What Zhou Qing would never have expected was that during the days when he was dealing with the copyright issues of "The Diary of the Coffin Man", something happened in the neighboring country, Chou.

A man wrapped in bandages held a press conference.

"Mr. Rawston, did you really cut off your arm with a knife? That is not logically possible."

"It was impossible to do it, but I broke the bones first, and then used a knife to cut the muscles and nerves little by little. It took me three hours."

That’s right, this man is none other than the prototype of “127 Hours”.

Unlucky Alan Ralston.

This guy went on an adventure in Blue John Canyon a while ago, and his arm got stuck for 127 hours. He eventually cut off his arm to save himself.

Because the incident was so bizarre, it caused an immediate sensation after the news was broadcast.

Countless media reporters surrounded the hospital all day long, and Allen Ralston had no choice but to cooperate in holding a press conference.

"I think a lot of people are asking the same question as me. How did you endure that kind of pain? I can't even imagine it."

"Faith, the faith I have to survive, when you have this faith, you can do anything."

"I wonder if you regret doing this. Maybe you could have waited for rescue? Then you wouldn't have to break your arm."

"No, even if help came, my arm would be useless and would have to be amputated. I just had it brought forward."

"Mr. Roston, are you a big fan of the movie 127 Hours? Are your actions imitating this movie?"

The previous questions were all quite normal, but the last question made Allen Ralston completely confused.

"Excuse me, what are you talking about?"

"127 Hours, a movie that's now showing, and you did exactly the same thing as in the movie."

"That movie tells the story of a poor guy whose arm got stuck, and then he cut it off to save himself."

"What you did was highly consistent with that, and many details were exactly the same. I can only think that you were imitating that movie."

???

Allen Ralston was completely confused. What the hell?

Movie?

(End of this chapter)