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Chapter 624 Sit back and talk, kung fu star mode
After Zhou Xia finished speaking, he saw Xu Gehui next to him looking like a listener, obviously questioning the authenticity of what he said, so he had no choice but to continue talking.

"This is my creative philosophy. I believe that when a director devotes all his efforts, starting from the preparation of each film script, he is meticulously crafted as a work of art. Then when the final shooting is completed and the audience's approval is obtained, he will It won't be a big problem."

"Director Zhou is really different from the other directors I interviewed. This may be the reason why every movie of yours is a hit. I haven't seen your award-winning movie yet, so let's talk about some other topics first.

In recent years, in order to open up the Chinese market, Hollywood movies have added "Chinese elements", or some of the plots in the movies took place in China, or Chinese actors participated in the performances.Chinese audiences will contribute to the box office. Sitting in the auditorium and seeing familiar faces and environments, they will also feel a sense of intimacy.

However, these international promotions of Chinese culture have limited effect.How do you feel about your role in The Expendables 2 and the positive role that Pacific Rim has had in that regard? "

"In this regard, I think it is different. First of all, I starred in "The Expendables 2" and the next third film, which were released all over the world. They all showed Chinese Kung Fu and other Chinese images. It's not the kind of role you said to play soy sauce.

As for "Pacific Rim 2", although I am a supporting role, our company's Liu Yufei is the heroine, and the story takes place in Xiangjiang, with many Chinese elements. These are not comparable to other co-productions. What I want to say is , in this regard, whether it is me personally, or Xiahua Film and Television has already taken the lead.

The American TV dramas and independent low-budget movies shot by our North American branch of Xiahua Film and Television will also use some positive characters of Chinese descent. I think this has been going on for a long time, and they are all propaganda of Chinese culture and elements..."

"Didn't you, Director Zhou, ever think about telling Chinese stories to the world? I wonder if you have any idea about making a Chinese film that can go global?"

Xu Gehui continued to press every step of the way, as always in her interviews.

"There are no mature projects in this area yet, but I think if possible, let's start from Asia first. Cultural differences determine that Chinese culture is easier to spread in the East. This has been achieved in several of my TV series and movies. It proves that the ratings and box office in other Asian countries have been getting higher and higher.

"My Love in the Stars" has remained high in ratings in Asian countries, and its online broadcast has also set many records. "Painted Skin 2" was released in other Asian countries, and the box office has reached 6 million. I believe that as the country becomes stronger and stronger , as our modern culture becomes more and more dynamic, Chinese films will go out of the East and hit Europe and the United States more and more. "

Zhou Xia continued to talk eloquently, his words were true thoughts and the current reality.

The most famous Hallyu in the world is mainly popular in China, Japan and other Asian countries, and it is still very marginal in Europe and the United States. This is not only determined by culture, but also by many international economic and political issues. It cannot be changed in a short time. .

"What Director Zhou said is very reasonable. Everything should be done step by step. At that time, Xiangjiang films were popular in Asia, and finally attracted the attention of Hollywood. Many filmmakers also went to Hollywood to develop. From a distance, Bruce Lee is the most outstanding filmmaker. The closest ones are Cheng Nong and Li Lianjie.

As for directors, there are many, such as Xiangjiang, Wanwan, Wu Yusen, Li Press and others. What do you think of their achievements in Hollywood?You are now also going to Hollywood. The first movie "The Expendables 2" is an action movie, and "Pacific Rim 2" is a science fiction movie.

Some people say that you have successfully copied the model of Bruce Lee, Cheng Nong, and Li Lianjie, several kung fu superstars who went to Hollywood. What do you think of this issue?Do you presuppose some kind of path for your Hollywood path? "

Xu Gehui continued to ask in depth, and her questions were one after another, sometimes a little intense, as if she was deliberately making things difficult for the guests.

"Haha."

When Zhou Xia heard this series of questions, she smiled calmly: "The questions you asked just now, many people think so, even I think so.

The reason is very simple. Although we are in the era of globalization and the Internet, even in Hollywood, or in other words, the entire West, ordinary audiences still know very little about the East, and even less about Eastern culture.

When I went to film in Hollywood, many people challenged me and tested my skills, including bodyguards from big companies, action stars, boxers, etc. They didn’t distinguish between kung fu stars and martial arts masters, or ignored this matter intentionally.

Therefore, even if I am a kung fu star, walking the old road of Bruce Lee, Cheng Nong, Jet Li and others, it is not as easy as I thought.

I admire their achievements and admire them very much. It is they who spread a part of Chinese culture to the world through Hollywood movies. Now it is easier for me to continue on this path. "

After Zhou Xia finished speaking, Xu Gehui smiled slightly, expressing his agreement, and continued to ask: "You mean you don't mind people saying that you are repeating other people's old ways?"

"I don't mind. In the words of Mr. Lu Xun, there is no road in the world. If there are many people walking, it will become a road. Why don't I take the road of success that the predecessors walked, so that I can go further, or try Extend the road farther."

"You mean that even if you are a director who has a huge influence in China and has made several box office records, if you want to develop in Hollywood, you are willing to go, or do you have to follow the model of a kung fu star?"

"I have all of them. This will save me a lot of trouble. If you are just an excellent director from the mainland, it is not easy to participate in Hollywood works. Since I am an action actor, Hollywood also believes that these things will be passed through the market. The oriental elements that have been tested are ok.

Besides, today's world is changing, and the huge domestic market is increasingly valued by Hollywood. Even if you are not an action actor, you will have more and more opportunities to participate in Hollywood movies in the future.

Many people have been practicing this for a long time, but most of them are soy sauce characters. In "Resident Evil 5" released last year, Li Bingbing played a lot of roles as Ada Wang, but there were very few overseas versions. The audience was dissatisfied, and "Thirteen Hairpins" invited Bell to star.Both Hollywood and us are trying to find a more suitable model and method, but neither is successful. "

"Where did Director Zhou think the way out might be? Is there any possibility for you to direct a movie in Hollywood in the future?"

"I don't know where the way out is now, but I personally don't think it is necessary to force it. The market will push filmmakers from the East and the West to make various attempts. As for myself, if there is a suitable work and opportunity, I will direct a film. There's nothing wrong with Hollywood movies...."

Zhou Xia and Xu Gehui followed the outline in the script and finished talking about his own development, cooperation with domestic films and Hollywood, etc., and then talked about the movie "Starting Line" itself.

During this period, there was a half-hour break, and finally the program was recorded for four hours before it ended.

After Zhou Xia left, she didn't dictate. Immediately, she and her assistants rushed to CCTV to record "Let's Talk".

(End of this chapter)