I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 416, nothing more than a single thought to save the world, an explosion, a perfect shot!

anger.
A genuine, visceral anger.

"I never expected that, now, this film, 'The Age of Awakening,' would be the rival to my film, 'Let the Bullets Fly.'"

Jiang Wen smiled as he looked at his artwork.

Smiling happily.

Han Ping, who was standing next to him, was also somewhat shocked.

Indeed, this film, "The Age of Awakening," shares a kind of 'destiny-like' similarity with "Let the Bullets Fly."

Just as Jiang Wen said.
They were more like close friends, or even arch-enemies, because they shared similar souls and thoughts.
The photographed works also share similar 'expressions' and visions.
In fact, judging from the box office performance and current feedback of "Dying to Survive", Han Ping has already encountered some surprises.

Some even felt that Li Xuan used the success of "Dying to Survive" to drag down the ratings of "Awakening Age," and subconsciously assumed that "Awakening Age" was the one being dragged down.

So far, the only mainstream film that can be made to be commercially successful is "Let the Bullets Fly." There are no other films that have achieved commercial success in this didactic genre.

But Jiang Wen can.

Li Xuan's "The Age of Awakening".

His 'anger'.

At least.

Judging from this round...

He did indeed stir up emotions.

“However, he is probably still not as good as you, after all, Jiang Wen, you are better at this perspective.” Han Ping paused and said.

Savior.

Li Xuan, on the other hand, is better at portraying the "ordinary people" than the elites who are considered "heroes."

This is his strength and his characteristic.

But for that.

Jiang Wen didn't say anything more.

He uses a blend of humor and detachment to create a main theme that captivates the audience.

Li Xuan seemed to be using a more 'rule-like' approach.

Acting, story, plot.

It remains to be seen whether he can do it.

At that moment, Tian Zhuang, Wang Fengsheng, and Wang Jinsong from the Beijing Film Academy were in their office looking at the artwork.
The three most senior members of the Beijing Film Academy are currently gathered in the principal's office at 8 PM, watching television on a 24-inch Sony TV.
"Such amazing acting! He managed to make such a straightforward plot feel 'good'," Tian Zhuang remarked. "He really does resemble Jiang Wen from back in the day."

Wang Fengsheng then said.

"Jiang Wen's approach is completely different from his."

"Although their approaches are different, they share many similarities in essence. The path and truth they seek are similar, both are self-written, self-directed, and self-acted, and both express their inner souls." Tian Zhuang shook his head: "Judging from the first episode, Li Xuan would definitely have won the Best Actor award in previous years."

Tian Zhuang made no attempt to hide his appreciation.

indeed.

Even judging from the first episode, the strength they displayed was somewhat beyond Tian Zhuang's expectations.
She has excellent acting skills.

“Aside from the camera angle, I feel that he is fully qualified to catch up with, or even be on par with, Jiang Wen in terms of status.”

Wang Fengsheng was somewhat surprised.

This is one of the highest praises Tian Zhuang could give.

He caught up with Jiang Wen.

It's important to understand that Jiang Wen, with the explosive success of "Let the Bullets Fly," is now practically threatening Zhang Yimou's position as the "number one."

Li Xuan's assessment of Jiang Wen is no exaggeration; this is the highest level of praise.

"Aside from his youth and the disadvantage of being a latecomer to the field, it can only be said that he lacks some experience in terms of technique and camera language."

Tian Zhuang is the most senior professor in the directing department.

Based on the judgment of 'experienced'.

What is Li Xuan lacking?
however.

Wang Jinsong, who had been silent for a long time, said with a complicated expression.

"No, that's not what he's lacking."

"Oh?" Tian Zhuang was slightly surprised: "Then what does he lack?"

Wang Jinsong was a member of the crew of "The Age of Awakening".

Theoretically speaking, they have more say.

But that's only in theory.

In other words...

Tian Zhuangcai is the top professor at Beijing Film Academy.
The most senior teacher.

"He has no lack of emotion, no lack of skills, no lack of expertise; if there's anything he lacks, it's probably only capital."

Tian Zhuang remained noncommittal.

After all, Wang Jinsong is a stakeholder.

His judgment of the production team definitely involved his own emotional considerations.
There will be subjective judgment involved.

The Medicine God saw it.

Excellent.

This is where Li Xuan excels: his emotional output and points of resonance.

The emotions expressed.

It's very straightforward and direct.

The same applies to this age of awakening.

He then fully expressed his feelings of anger and resonance.

It's more direct and straightforward than Let the Bullets Fly, with no viewing barriers whatsoever.

As long as it's a person, a Chinese person.

You can feel the emotions inside.

This is Li Xuan's strength.

But at least in terms of the application of technical skills and techniques, he was not as 'mature' as Jiang Wen and Lu Chuan.

This also shows that Li Xuan is very versatile. Even when his skills were not yet mature, he was able to dominate the film industry alongside Jiang Wen and Lu Chuan during their time together.

Such a monster
Wang Jinsong is Li Xuan's homeroom teacher.

It's normal to have filters.

"Li Xuan is indeed exceptional; his potential for growth is truly remarkable." Wang Fengsheng agreed with Tian Zhuang's assessment. This time, the Beijing Film Academy has given him ample preferential treatment and special support. Regardless of whether there are any noteworthy scenes, the Beijing Film Academy will ensure that Li Xuan's work is included in textbooks.

He deserves to be trained in this way.

Beijing Film Academy, President's Office.

Tian Zhuang's eyes were practically glued to the 24-inch Sony color TV.

Still going on.

Three episodes will be broadcast consecutively.

This time, the TV station provided ample resources, including the most prime time slot and the best broadcast content.

Giving this work resources is inherently justified, and Hunan TV is pushing it hard this time.

In other words.

Only a few people knew.

Even if its conversion rate is substandard.

They might force it, making it appear qualified.

On the screen, the rhythm of the plot suddenly changed.

It was no longer a fierce clash of ideas, nor a repressed expression of national and personal grievances.

The camera pans to the streets of Changsha, Hunan.

At this moment, Wang Fengsheng spoke.

"Changsha, Hunan, it looks like we're about to cut to his shot."

One of the main characters.

Even one of the most important protagonists.

Although he shouldn't be the center of attention during the Age of Awakening.

But it was the center of the entire era.

It is the core of this era.

whether.

It can produce good results.

According to Tian Zhuang's estimate.

It's already good enough if you can get even a little bit of a feel for it.

There weren't too many requirements.

He knew that actor Luo Jin probably couldn't portray that feeling.
A light drizzle.

The gray flagstone path was wet and reflected the gloomy sunlight.

Then, the rain intensified.

It turned into a torrential downpour.

The whole world seemed to be shrouded in this curtain of rain, becoming blurred and indistinct.

On the street, one sees all walks of life.

It is a pagoda in the end times.

Soldiers on tall horses brandished whips, driving away pedestrians blocking their way, splashing rainwater and turning the area into a muddy mess.

On the street, a pale and thin girl with empty eyes was being sold by her own human traffickers like a commodity.

Under the eaves, a ragged beggar crawled on the ground, rummaging through the garbage for something to eat.

A rickshaw overturned in the mud, and the driver screamed in despair.

The entire scene was filled with a suffocating chaos and despair.

at this time.

A figure appeared.

A young man in a long gown was tightly clutching several books in his arms.

At this moment.

Until his image first appeared.

Tian Zhuangcai was somewhat surprised; the makeup and styling actually suited him quite well.

At least that feeling.

It gives people a sense of authenticity.

A truly authentic flavor.

They do have a good appearance.

And in his hand at that moment, the topmost book was none other than "Youth Magazine".

He squeezed out of the crowd, his steps hurried, as if he were avoiding something.

But he didn't flee with the flow of people.

He stopped.

Look back.

I glanced at the chaotic, filthy, and disgusting scene behind me.

Then he turned around.

Braving the torrential rain and going against the panicked crowd, I walked forward step by step.

The whole world is moving backward.

Only he is moving forward.

The camera just kept following him.

A long take.

There was no switching, no editing.

From his bewildered gaze to his pain, to his anger, and finally, a vibrant flame ignited in his eyes, a flame that could not be extinguished by the torrential rain.

He ran past the rickshaw that had overturned in the mud.

I ran past the beggar huddled under the eaves, shivering.

I ran past those hurried passersby whose faces were indistinct.

The whole world was swaying in the wind and rain, but he was running against the wind and rain with all his might.

It was nothing more than a single thought to save the common people.

Only.

Long take, one continuous shot.

"Snapped."

Tian Zhuang was stunned.

Holding a cup of scalding hot tea in his hand.

My hands are already burned.

But he was completely unaware.

His pupils contracted sharply as he stared intently at the frozen image on the screen.

"This……"

His Adam's apple bobbed, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Shocked.

An unparalleled and breathtaking experience.

This is no longer a matter of skill.

This is a stroke of genius!

He knew all too well the value of this shot.

One shot throughout.

In such a complex scene setting and in such harsh weather conditions, it is also necessary to accurately capture the actors' core emotional progression.

The language of the camera.

The information and emotions given at each end.

These are things that are calculated precisely.

"It's a natural downpour."

Wang Jinsong, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

His voice was hoarse, carrying a mix of pride and complexity.

"On the day of filming, the weather forecast predicted a heavy rainstorm, and the script supervisors were all ready to call it a day."

"It's Li Xuan."

Wang Jingsong looked at the two dumbfounded people and said, word by word.

He said, "Heavy rain is good... even better if there's a natural downpour."

"He called the actor who played that role over and said just one sentence."

"Don't be bound by feelings, don't be bound by control. Sometimes you can't control the role, you can't control the feelings, so try to let your feelings control you."

There was deathly silence in the office.

The expressions on Tian Zhuang and Wang Fengsheng's faces changed from shock to horror.

Improvisation on the spot?

Taking advantage of the opportune moment, providing on-site guidance?
This...this is fucking a monster!

Tian Zhuang had previously said that Li Xuan lacked technical skills and experience with camera lenses.

But now.

This shot was like a resounding slap across his face.

This is not a lack of accumulation.

This clearly demonstrates a perfect fusion of technology and ideas!
Using the simplest lens, to convey the most powerful emotions.

Use the most realistic scenarios to express the core theme.

[Awakening].

What is awakening?

This is enlightenment!
In an era of utter silence, when everyone was sinking into despair, numb, and drifting with the tide, there was one person who chose to go against the current. Why did he have the thought of saving the world? It was because he saw what was happening in front of him that he had the desire to save the world.

Therefore, it is these common people who need to be saved.

This one shot speaks volumes!

That already reveals his motives, his purpose, and what he was pushing for.

“Textbooks…” Wang Fengsheng muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with a fanatical light, “This…this doesn’t need any special tutoring at all!”

He slapped his thigh and stood up excitedly.

"This shot could be included in our directing textbook! Let's call it—"

"No!"

Wang Fengsheng pointed at the television, his voice rising with excitement.

"Let's call it 'Awakening'! Let all future directing students see this, and see what the hell this filming technique is like!"

Tian Zhuang remained silent.

He simply took a deep, deep breath.

He knew that Wang Fengsheng was not exaggerating.

Just based on this one shot.

Li Xuan is no longer just an actor and director who can be compared to Jiang Wen.

He is forging a completely new path in his own way.

A path of light and shadow, belonging to him alone.

It must be admitted that...

He realized he had underestimated Li Xuan before.

You've underestimated him a bit.

A gifted young man.

at this time.

The plot on TV continues to unfold.

The scene then cuts to a dilapidated hotel.

Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, two souls who both loved their country deeply yet felt endless disappointment, met again.

Outside the window, the dilapidated temple was leaking.

Liu Hewei, who plays Chen Duxiu, points out the window with a desolate and resolute look in his eyes, as if he has seen through the ways of the world.

"Shouchang, look! The dilapidated temple leaks and the Buddha statue gets soaked in the rain—even the gods can't protect themselves, so why should they eat the offerings of mortals? The lives of ordinary people are as worthless as grass, so let's create a new heaven together!"

The voice just fell.

Li Xuan, who plays Li Dazhao, suddenly stood up.

His eyes were like two drawn swords, piercing straight to the heart.

"Brother Zhongfu, I, Li Dazhao, hereby pronounce my verdict on you—"

He paused, each word seeming to explode from his chest.

"You are sentenced to life imprisonment: locked in the ideal cage!"

"I am sentenced to death with reprieve: my head shall be offered as a sacrifice to the new D flag!"

boom!
The three people in the office felt as if a thunderbolt had struck their minds.

On the screen, two figures confront each other under dim lighting, as if they were about to ignite the entire era.

Chen Duxiu laughed, a hearty, maniacal laugh.

Li Dazhao also laughed, a laugh that was open and fearless.

"Let the mountains and rivers clear the way: I'm coming!"

"Let the Yellow River and the Yangtze River bear witness: It has been established!"

At this moment, Tian Zhuang watched as this episode ended.

After a long while, he looked at Wang Jinsong, who seemed not to be surprised, and said.

"I thought I had overestimated this young man enough."

"I always felt that I had given him a high enough rating."

But this time.

Li Xuan then told him.

We'll talk about it when we have more work to show for it.

I underestimated him before.

What kind of monster is this?

Wang Fengsheng's expression was also very complicated at this moment.

I wanted to say something at first.

Special tutoring led to Li Xuan's inclusion in textbooks.

But watching this scene gave him a certain feeling.

Should I go into the directing department or the acting department?

Or.

We need to go in together.

(End of this chapter)