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Chapter 501: A Grandmaster in a Chaotic World!
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As soon as the host finished speaking, the lights in the cinema's screening room went out in an instant.

The sound of pattering rain reached everyone's ears.

The entire scene presents a highly disjointed visual impact.

"what--"

As roars and the sound of rain assault the air, the opening scene is an iron gate in the rainy night of the martial arts world.

As the rain washes over the scene, the camera slowly pans upwards.

Liang Chaowei fought from all directions at night, and every punch he threw was fast, ruthless, and accurate.

One against a hundred.

Throughout the entire fight, he showed no sign of letting up.

Chen Jin looked at Liang Chaowei on the big screen.

At this moment, he is at the peak of his career.

He is a recognized legendary actor in the Chinese film industry and even the world film industry.

Between 2000 and 2008, he had already established himself as the king of Chinese art films and a superstar of commercial films with works such as "In the Mood for Love".

Precisely.

Within the industry, Liang Chaowei has become a cultural icon.

Thoughts came back.

The fight scene on the big screen had reached its climax.

Liang Chaowei closed the iron gate, and the rain washed over his feet without creating any ripples.

Facing the attack from the person in front of him.

The fluctuations remained undiminished.

next second.

Liang Chaowei acted swiftly, and before his opponent could react, he had already slammed heavily into the iron gate.

It fell with a loud, muffled thud.

The Chinese character for "kung fu" is composed of a horizontal stroke and a vertical stroke.

"The wrong one should lie down."

"Only those who stand have the right to speak."

The entire image is frozen on Liang Chaowei's face under the brim of his hat, and a light quietly illuminates behind him.

have to say.

Wong Kar-wai's martial arts aesthetics are absolutely top-notch in the industry.

The interplay of light and shadow in this scene alone is enough to leave one in awe.

now.

Scene change.

Golden Pavilion.

The Golden Pavilion won applause from the entire audience; it was a magnificent sight, adorned with gold leaf everywhere.

Here, Gong Baosen's retirement ceremony is underway.

To put it bluntly, it's really about choosing a successor.

"To enter a temple and worship Buddha, one must first enter the mountain gate."

"To see the true Buddha, you must first get past me, Ma San."

Zhang Jing's appearance exudes a murderous aura, and every move he makes is ruthless.

have to say.

This movie can be said to have brought together major kung fu stars in the entertainment industry.

"Second Miss, you've finally arrived."

"This must be stopped."

"Winning or losing doesn't sound good."

On the big screen, Zhang Ziyi's cold and beautiful face appeared before everyone.

For a while.

Exclamations of surprise rose and fell from all around.

Zhang Ziyi has already established herself on the international stage.

The 2000 film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" made her an instant star and brought her international fame.

The following works.

Films like "2046," "House of Flying Daggers," and "Memoirs of a Geisha" showcased her acting talent and earned her the highest award.

It can be said.

Zhang Ziyi's face is her passport.

Even if she were just standing there, she would be a peak that no one else could surpass.

"My father never lost a single game in his entire life."

"What's the point of talking about winning or losing?"

His sharp tone caused everyone present to sigh.

In their opinion, Zhang Ziyi is the perfect candidate to play this kind of cold beauty.

The next scene was a martial arts competition at the Golden Pavilion.

After passing through four challenges, when he returned to the top floor, the person he was looking for appeared there.

Liang Chaowei stood at the doorway.

As for the person in front of him, Wang Qingxiang was sitting upright at the table.

Those who had just been defeated by Liang Chaowei swarmed over, equally curious about the outcome.

Break the pancake in half with your hands.

After noticing Wang Qingxiang's actions, the people behind him looked troubled.

I saw that Liang Chaowei changed his body shape twice.

But there has still been no progress.

Chinese filmmakers naturally understood the hidden meaning, but the other foreign filmmakers present were completely baffled.

In their opinion, how much strength could it take to make that piece of cake?

It's easier to just break it with your hands.

"Oh! I don't quite understand."

Dieter Kosslick expressed his doubts.

Not only him, but most people were completely baffled by this scene.

"The Gong family's martial arts combine both strength and gentleness."

"The most powerful are the internal martial arts. Tai Chi master Yang Luchan had the unique skill of making birds unable to fly when held in his hands."

"This move is called 'using force to break force'."

"It has reached the point where flies are unable to land on it, and feathers cannot even touch its clothes."

As soon as these words came out.

The other members of the judging panel looked surprised.

This statement has been made very clearly.

They could naturally understand its true horror.

This pancake looks simple and easy to break, but once you actually try it, you'll find there's nowhere to apply force.

The two exchanged their internal energies, constantly clashing.

Use softness to overcome hardness.

Just looking at it makes you want to give it a thumbs up.

"WOW!"

"This is truly a once-in-a-century event."

Dieter Kosslick was the first to express his approval. As the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival, he naturally had to praise the work of the jury president.

As for now.

The others cheered even more.

Even if they didn't understand some parts, they still needed to understand the social dynamics at that moment.

"The world is vast."

"And it's not just about the North and South; trying to force things to be perfect is tantamount to stagnation."

"In your eyes, this pancake is a martial arts world."

"To me, it's a world."

Liang Chaowei's speech drew thunderous applause from the crowd.

"Great achievements seem flawed; progress comes from imperfections."

"Southern Kung Fu has spread far beyond the North."

As soon as Liang Chaowei finished speaking, the piece of cake in Wang Qingxiang's hand shattered instantly.

“If you keep thinking about it, there will be a response.”

"Today I pass this position to you, and from now on, you may light a lamp as long as you have a breath left."

"Where there are lights, there are people!"

Chen Jin looked at Wang Qingxiang's face on the big screen; this scene was truly the highlight of the entire work.

Especially Wang Qingxiang's words.

It carries a deeper meaning and is absolutely the soul of the entire film.

In Chen Jin's view, Wong Kar-wai's "The Grandmaster" is an epic of martial arts filled with poetry and philosophy.

Whether it's the visual aesthetics or the extravagance of the Golden Pavilion.

Every frame is so good it deserves a thumbs up.

The story continues.

The audience members below the stage were already cheering enthusiastically.

As expected of Wong Kar-wai's creation, which he had been preparing for more than ten years, every scene has his hidden meaning.

"Amazing."

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at the large screen in front of her and subconsciously let out a word of praise.

Chen Jin saw this.

I couldn't help but move closer.

Perhaps realizing her lapse in composure, Zhu Yanmanz quickly covered her mouth.

Fortunately, everyone was engrossed in the movie plot and didn't focus their attention on them.

At this moment, Zhang Ziyi focused her mind and prepared her stance.

As for Liang Chaowei, he took the initiative and his palm strike swiftly aimed at Zhang Ziyi's face.

As for Zhang Ziyi's Baguazhang, it is based on the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching and consists of 64 moves.

Its style is feminine, flexible, and endlessly varied.

The two fought fiercely on the stage, their palm strikes sharp and powerful.

During this process, you can even hear the sound of swords being drawn.

"Good!" Cheers echoed throughout the screening room from time to time.

Besides.

Many film critics are already completely engrossed in the plot.

It's just too strong.

During this competition, the two seemed to have become kindred spirits who appreciated each other.

……

Did my father leave a message?

"Do not dwell on gratitude or grudges."

Faced with the response from the person in front of her, Zhang Ziyi's expression darkened completely.

She knew that these people who had sworn brotherhood with her father had long since become traitors and collaborators.

Who are you, old man?

"But he's a brother who kowtowed to my father, swore oaths, and even broke the soles of his shoes."

“My father is dead. You should be the ones to go and reason with Ma San.”

"But you turn around and use his words to criticize me?"

"My Gong family is not without talent!"

"Is he coming today or not?"

As she said this, tears streamed down Zhang Ziyi's face.

Compared to "House of Flying Daggers", many people say that Zhang Ziyi's eyes are lifeless and lack their previous liveliness.

However, in Chen Jin's view, the character Gong Er is a highly skilled female warrior.

As the daughter of an unstoppable master of Northern Fist, she should naturally be a spirited and proud individual.

Relatively speaking.

Zhang Ziyi has achieved a perfect fusion of the actress and the role.

At least she perfectly executed the Baguazhang move just now.

Especially in her eyes, there was more than just emptiness; Chen Jin saw arrogance, hatred, determination, and desolation.

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at Zhang Ziyi on the big screen.

She admired him somewhat.

More than anything, there is anticipation.

It has to be said that Zhang Ziyi is now an international superstar.

So far.

In China and even Hollywood, very few can compare to her.

Everyone talks about Zhang Ziyi, but who wouldn't want to be her?

Zhu Yanmanzi naturally wanted to reach Zhang Ziyi's level.

The entire storyline.

From the transmission of Southern Fist to the North and the trials at the Golden Pavilion to Gong Er's revenge and her cutting her hair to embrace Taoism.

finally--

The flame of Hong Kong's displacement and inheritance.

"I had feelings for you, but I can only go as far as liking you."

on the big screen.

Zhang Ziyi's pale face carried a hint of melancholy.

She upheld the rules and avenged herself.

But in the end, they also lost their lives and future.

The final image freezes on Leung Chiu-wai opening his martial arts school in Hong Kong, where he passed on the legacy of martial arts in that cannibalistic era.

What makes a master?

A grandmaster is not someone who is invincible, but someone who can withstand the test of time.

And the person who lit that lamp.

Snapped!
The moment the lights came on, everyone belatedly realized it.

This is a masterpiece of aesthetics, Wang Jiawei's magnum opus.

And so it came to an end.

After a moment of silence, the filmmakers present burst into applause.

The entire film is a lament for an era.

From the height of the Republic of China to the displacement during the War of Resistance against Japan, the wheels of time finally rolled over the old rules of the martial arts world.

Perhaps this movie isn't trying to express the feelings of any particular person.

Rather, it is the passing of an entire era.

Chen Jin also admires Wong Kar-wai, whose film took ten years to come to fruition.

But how to describe the filming?

A thousand people will have a thousand Hamlets, Chen Jin thought, which was pretty good.

Martial arts are highly artistic.

The fight scenes aren't spectacular, but they have an artistic feel to them, which foreigners would probably appreciate.

"Now let's give a warm round of applause to the president of this year's jury, who is also the director of our opening film."

“Kar-wai Wong!”

Amidst deafening applause, Wang Jiawei stepped onto the stage.

To know.

The reactions of film critics, filmmakers, and media reporters at the event were enough to attest to the success of "The Grandmaster."

It received high praise from the audience.

Unanimously praised.

"Film is a mirror that reflects reality."

Unlike his usual expressions of gratitude, Wang Jiawei's speech on stage did not stop at polite thanks.

The very first sentence had everyone cheering.

"This film is never about any one person's legend; I wanted to film an era."

"Kung Fu is time, and this film is a tribute to time."

have to say.

An artist's speech is inherently artistic.

Just from his words, Chen Jin could roughly guess what he was trying to express.

Ten years of sharpening a sword.

The King of Pretending is indeed the King of Pretending.

"The Grandmaster" can indeed serve as a vehicle for the transmission of spirit.

"What I want to capture is what is disappearing, whether it is culture, morality, or rules."

"It's more than just a martial arts film."

"It is also about the memories and legacy of that era."

Wang Jiawei's speech was quite powerful, and by then the applause from the audience had been thundering for a long time.

All the media reporters were already prepared.

Next up is the interview.

Many filmmakers were still immersed in the afterglow of the previous event, and after hearing Wang Jiawei's speech, they were even more imbued with a sense of chivalry and江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry).

"Wong, your film is so successful, why don't you participate in film festivals?"

If they were to participate in the exhibition, it would be considered by many that they would definitely be shortlisted for the main section.

Not only that.

Winning awards is a piece of cake.

Wang Jiawei cleared his throat.

"I think we should give young people more opportunities. Times are progressing, and I hope that more Chinese works will be created."

There was thunderous applause.

At this moment, Wang Jiawei is more than just a director.

He is more like the grandmaster from our memories.

Chen Jin held the same view.

He will also go all the way down this path.

Especially with the support of a systematic approach, he can avoid many detours compared to many directors and actors.

From beginning to end.

Chen Jin's efforts were never for his own benefit.

There is only one goal.

He wants to bring Chinese films to the world.

From then on, Chinese filmmakers were able to establish themselves in the global film industry.

Regardless of Wang Jiawei's reputation, he certainly has a place on the international stage.

In business, Chen Jin naturally wouldn't care about public opinion; achieving his goal was his ultimate objective.

Everything else is empty.

The organizers and jury members were the first to leave.

Then——

This led to the departure of many filmmakers.

Today's movie was truly a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

"Director Wang's talent is truly undeniable."

Wang Jingchun gave a thumbs up. As an award-winning actor who has starred in many films and television series, he naturally has a clear understanding of the film's strength.

Wen Muye nodded as well.

At that moment, I secretly made a resolution to myself that I would become a director as talented as Wong Kar-wai in the future.

Chen Jin put her arm around Zhu Yanmanzi.

The two walked out of the cinema.

Try to avoid media reporters as much as possible, because if you run into them, it will probably be another "bloodbath".

The other main creators of "Grandma's Grandson" followed suit.

My ears were filled with high praise for "The Grandmaster" from various filmmakers.

Even though some foreign directors and actors did not fully grasp the secrets behind it, they were still amazed by the aesthetics of this film.

The media reporters have already obtained firsthand information.

At this moment.

They were already eager to release the first press release.

Let’s not talk about anything else for now.

Today, the mere fact that Chen Jin appeared with a female companion and the news of Wong Kar-wai's latest film are enough to make the entire internet go viral!

(End of this chapter)