Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 618 I'm here to eat, what do you want?

That said, Shohei Imamura actually won quite a few awards at Cannes. After Akira Kurosawa passed away, Imamura was practically the face of Cannes in Japan.

However, Gu Ming still has to say: This movie, "The Female Vocalist," is truly awful!
When Shohei Imamura was filming "The Ballad of Akiyama," he never thought he would win an award. But by chance, he won an award, and the film sold very well. With the money, he went on to film female entertainers, and that's how he ended up filming such a mess.

This movie is neither good nor bad; it's neither a commercial film nor an art film. It's stuck in a rut.

Gu Ming casually mentioned another film by Shohei Imamura.

"The Eel" is a film that tells the story of a prisoner after his release from prison, and it eventually won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.

But before Gu Ming could finish speaking, Imamura Shohei shook his head.

"What's the point? I didn't become a director just to make this kind of movie. Furuya-kun, you still can't even imagine it."

As he spoke, he swallowed the live octopus in large gulps.

Gu Ming clicked his tongue and didn't try to persuade him any further.

The two ate some freshly caught seafood for a while before leaving separately.

Watching Imamura Shohei walk away and get into a taxi, Gu Ming shook his head inwardly.

Shohei Imamura has really messed up this time; this film is exceptionally bad. Even the Cannes jury was cursing after watching it.

It's worth noting that among the three major European film festivals, Cannes is the least evasive. Unlike the Berlin Film Festival, which is constrained by its geographical location, and the Venice Film Festival, which is somewhat more reserved due to Italy's limited influence, the Cannes Film Festival is not afraid of these things.

Even so, the fashionista still swore at the Cannes jury.

"As a friend, I did advise you, but if you insist on falling into a trap, then so be it."

You can't expect Gu Ming to punch him unconscious and then kneel down begging him not to film!
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Tokyo, 'Chicken's True Flavor' restaurant.

The group sat together, including Ryu Shinatsu, Tatsumi Niyamoto, and even Takeshi Kitano, who had recently risen to fame.

Niyamoto Tatsumi put his arm around Tatsumi's shoulder and joked, "Wait, you're a big director in Japan now, why are you still hanging out with us brothers?"

"That's not the same!" Takeshi Kitano said. "It's my first time at a film festival, so I can't just not bring something to the table. You guys still need me; you can't do without me!"

After a brief pause, Takeshi Kitano introduced his friends.

"Let me introduce you. This is Hideaki Anno, Anno-kun, an animation director."

They had been exchanging letters recently and inexplicably found common ground, which led to them meeting in person.

Although I was a little disappointed that Takeshi Kitano wasn't a female fan, I found that Hideaki Anno was actually a pretty good person!

Overall, aside from sexual repression and a desire to be loved by older women, she has no flaws.

Who doesn't love being loved by an older sister?

Takeshi Kitano likes it too!
The group looked at Hideaki Anno with some surprise.

An animation director! That sounds impressive.

Anno Hideaki waved his hand.

"What animation director? That's an exaggeration. I'm just a new apprentice who's lucky enough to follow Mr. Miyazaki and do some things."

As the dishes were served one after another, Hideaki Anno frowned slightly.

What is this? What is this? What are all these things?
Takeshi Kitano solemnly picked up the lantern, ate one himself first, and the others followed suit, each eating one.

"Anno-kun, have a taste, it's delicious. This is a privilege of our little group, you have to have one, otherwise you don't consider us brothers!"

Hideaki Anno was startled.

So exaggerated!

However, the thing in front of me looked somewhat translucent, yellowish with a hint of white. It looked like it would taste good!
Hideaki Anno took a big bite.

In a very short moment, his expression went from tense to confused, to nauseous, to trying to hold it in—it was quite amusing.

Takeshi Kitano silently gave a thumbs up.

The director is working so hard!

Although he didn't know why this rule had become a part of the firm, he had followed it before.

When a new person arrives, be sure to bring a lantern with the 'true flavor of chicken'! Hideaki Anno was moved to tears.

This lantern made him feel as if he had returned home, facing his strict father and loving mother. The unique East Asian family dynamic of punches and kicks and gentle warmth made him feel as if life was full of endless philosophy.

This is what a family is like, filled with both love and hate!
"Okay, enough of the jokes. Let's talk about this work. Since it was created to win an award, it's best to use some creative shooting methods."

Takeshi Kitano crossed his arms.

Of course, the best subject matter would be police dramas; that's what he wants to film.

Although his net worth has increased now, he can take this photoshoot for free, just as practice.

Niyamoto Tatsumi said, "We can't forget the unique characteristics of our firm; we must have the right actions."

Zhenxia Long said, "I can act."

Hideaki Anno wiped his mouth.

Lanterns are fucking disgusting!

Seeing that several people were looking at him, Hideaki Anno gave a blank "hmm".

"Me? Well, I do have some thoughts, but I'm not sure if I should say them. The camerawork in that previous film, 'Why Hell Is So Terrible,' was amazing, especially the close-up perspective of Chief Muto in the middle. At that time, I was thinking, what if it were a one-on-one perspective?"

Several people repeated this.

One-on-one? What do you mean by one-on-one? Did you go for a bubble bath?

Hideaki Anno said, "It's like we put the camera on our bodies, as if it's emanating from the person. It's as if the whole shot unfolds from our perspective."

Takeshi Kitano was the first to understand.

Although the concept of a first-person perspective is not yet available, first-person shots have already been seen.

"So you want to film the entire movie from a first-person perspective?"

"Correct!"

"That's interesting, but it won't be easy to act, will it?"

"That's right, but it must be very unique!"

Several people nodded.

It's truly unique!
But that's too difficult!
Everyone has seen a camera; it's incredibly difficult to film up close with that thing!
The scene where Muto, the group leader, was chopping people was filmed by Takeshi Kitano, who was right next to him. Even so, there were still many continuity errors.

If it weren't for the premise of a movie within a movie, those scenes simply couldn't be cut.

After much deliberation, Takeshi Kitano said, "Let's set the subject matter as a police and gangster story."

Hideaki Anno suddenly crossed his arms and rested them on his chin, his face turning ashen like a commander.

"I think... let's set it as 'Ultraman Returns'!"

Takeshi Kitano: ?

How the hell can you shoot it from a first-person perspective?!

Zhenxia Long scratched his head.

"This is impossible to fight from. From this angle, you can't show the differences between the models. It's obvious at a glance."

"That's regretful."

Hideaki Anno was very disappointed.

If you don't watch Gui Man, are you even human?!
To my shame, his favorite work in all his life is Gui Man.

The towering figure and handsome actor brought a tremendous impact to his life.

"Then let's have a shootout between the police and the criminals."

Hideaki Anno gave up the struggle.

He's just a guest, so we can't force him to take pictures!

No way, right?

(End of this chapter)