Huayu: Reborn in 97, transferring to the Central Academy of Drama's star-studded class

The production company of the film "My Father and Mother" was Guangdong Film Studio, because it used someone else's quota, but the investor was New Pictures Film Company, whose boss was Zhang Weiping.

At this time, the two Zhangs were truly like brothers, with Zhang Weiping sparing no effort in helping Zhang Yimou make movies.

When Zhang Yimou told Zhang Weiping that he wanted to revise the script, Mr. Zhang said, "Professionals should do professional things. You can do it with confidence."

Don't let laymen direct experts, and don't offer unsolicited advice. See, that's what professionalism is all about.

After communicating with Bao Shi, the original author and screenwriter, who also agreed, Zhang Yi was completely relieved.

It's called rewriting the script, but actually, not much change is needed.

Jiang Lai's performance already conveyed the feeling that the two were attracted to each other, so all that was needed was to slightly modify some of the lines to reinforce that feeling.

Director Zhang called the actors together to discuss how to revise the lines. After finalizing the changes, the scene of eating dinner was reshot.

"Action!"

Holding a large celadon bowl, Zhang Ziyi deliberately waved it past Jiang Lai, asking expectantly, "Do you recognize my bowl? It's this blue and white one."

The scene where Jiang Lai didn't react in the original script has been cut here.

Jiang Lai glanced at it and immediately recognized it, nodding and saying, "I recognize it!"

Zhang Ziyi lowered his head shyly.

The old lady immediately smiled and offered her support, "That really paid off for Zhao Di'er's efforts. Even though she doesn't say it, I know everything. She prepares the meals for the school's students, and she always brings these blue and white porcelain bowls over, hoping that the teacher can have a bite. She doesn't even let me touch a single bite."

Jiang Laiye nodded with a smile, "Yes, when we eat at the company restaurant..."

He paused, looking into Zhang Ziyi's clear, bright eyes. "I've always eaten from this bowl when I was eating official meals!"

Although Zhang Ziyi already believed it, she still raised her little face and asked coquettishly, "Then tell me, what did you eat?"

Jiang Lai, holding his bowl, recalled, "I remember, the first day was scallion pancakes, then millet rice, scrambled eggs with scallions, and steamed dumplings with mushroom filling."

"Yes!" Zhang Ziyi nodded happily, his good intentions had not been wasted, and the other party had received them!

Seeing this, Director Zhang, behind the monitor, wore a warm, aunt-like smile; it was truly a delightful sight.

This change is much better than my original idea.

While Zhao Di's unwavering devotion is touching, the fact that the two were forced to separate due to the times, despite their mutual pursuit, is equally moving. This makes their eventual reunion all the more fulfilling.

The performance continued, and Zhang Ziyi said cheerfully, "Let me tell you, the millet rice and scrambled eggs with scallions were delivered on the second day, and the steamed dumplings with mushroom filling were delivered on the third day."

Jiang Lai smiled憨厚ly, "I didn't expect you to remember it even better than me. My favorite food is the steamed dumplings with mushroom filling."

"Then come back in the afternoon! I'll make it for you again!" Zhang Ziyi immediately replied.

"Isn't that troublesome?"

"No trouble at all!"

Jiang Lai was about to agree when the old lady interrupted with a strange expression: "You've only just finished the morning meal, and you're already thinking about the afternoon? Zhao Di'er, see the master out; he's still busy."

"Oh right, I should go now." Jiang glanced at the old lady, then quickly got off the kang (a heated brick bed) feeling a little guilty.

Zhang Ziyi, carrying bowls and chopsticks, followed them to the doorway.

Just before leaving, Jiang Lai turned around and said, "You look really good in that red dress. I saw you the day before you arrived."

"Then you must come for dumplings this afternoon." Zhang Ziyi smiled and lowered his head.

"Okay! Alright."

Jiang Lai went out, turning back every few steps.

"Okay, click!"

Director Zhang was very satisfied, and in order to catch up with the schedule, he immediately started filming the later scenes according to the plot.

To ensure his sweetheart could enjoy these dumplings, Zhang Ziyi quickly prepared the ingredients, chopping mushroom filling with a cleaver on the cutting board.

The old woman's voice came from behind her: "I said, just stop making those dumplings!"

"Why not make it?" Zhang Ziyi asked casually, her face still showing the joy of cooking for her sweetheart.

"To avoid regret!"

"What do I regret?"

Zhang Ziyi didn't understand, but the old lady said earnestly, "That gentleman is good, but he's not like us. This won't work!"

"What's the big deal? It's just a meal of dumplings," Zhang Ziyi continued stubbornly.

"Don't play dumb with me. I'm telling you this: just give up on that idea!"

The old lady turned and went back inside.

Zhang Ziyi stopped chopping the filling, her good mood vanishing instantly. Her mother's lack of support left her looking aggrieved and sad.

This plot point suddenly made Zhang Ziyi wonder if she and Jiang Lai might also end up like this one day.

If her parents don't allow it, or...

Jiang Lai's parents wouldn't allow it.

What should they do then?

The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed. She pursed her lips, tears welling up in her eyes.

Hou Yong controlled the camera, steadily recording this scene.

Director Zhang clicked his tongue. He didn't know what the girl was thinking, but he knew that in just one shot, she had almost perfectly portrayed Zhao Di's feelings of not being understood by her mother.

"Cut! That take is good, Ziyi's acting was superb!" Director Zhang gave a thumbs up.

"Great!" Jiang Lai shouted excitedly, clapping his hands loudly.

The crew was startled and looked at him with amusement. As soon as the young couple finished filming, one clapped enthusiastically, while the other blushed with embarrassment.

This time, Zhang Ziyi wasn't shy at all; she threw herself into Jiang Lai's arms. Instead, it was Jiang Lai who felt embarrassed and said to the people around him, "I'm getting into character, I'm getting into character."

The crew members said it was nothing, and couldn't help but sigh that it's good to be young.

Director Zhang didn't care at all; when he was young, well, cough cough.

In short, after watching this part, especially the changed scenes, he felt that the previous setup was insufficient. He discussed it with Yate and decided to reshoot the scene where the construction workers ate their communal meals.

The wooden table used to serve meals was retrieved.

Because the classrooms had already been built, the construction site in the distance was simply a wooden frame that was blurred out.

On the table were meals delivered by various households, among which a large celadon bowl stood out.

Men walked over one after another from a distance. The camera was mainly focused on the table. None of them showed their faces, but one man who was different from the others, wearing a Zhongshan suit, took the celadon bowl without hesitation.

Director Zhang was very satisfied with this subtle foreshadowing. When the audience sees the scene where Mr. Luo goes to Zhao Di's house for a meal, they will definitely feel a little surprise when they watch this scene again.

......

Venice.

Most people know that this place has a well-developed water system, and people rely entirely on boats to get around, hence its nickname "water city."

Actually, this city is located at sea, so it should be called a sea city.

This sea is called the Adriatic Sea, or, if you're unsure, the Mediterranean Sea.

Perhaps spurred on by Lao Jia, Lou Ye worked overtime to edit out "Suzhou River" and submitted it to the Venice Film Festival, one of the three major film festivals.

Ya originally approached it with a try-it-out mentality, since her group was more familiar with smaller film festivals and looked up to the Big Three. Unexpectedly, Ya was actually shortlisted, and in the main competition.

After Lou Ye finished filming the movie in 1998, he was so broke that he couldn't afford post-production. He could only take on some GG (Ghost Story) filming jobs to earn money while doing post-production. It wasn't until 2000 that the movie was finally completed. It can only be said that Jiang Lai was the little butterfly that flapped its wings again.

Lou Ye was so excited after learning about the nomination that he couldn't sleep. Unfortunately, his male and female leads were both filming, and even Nai An was busy with other things and couldn't go with him.

There was no other way; he couldn't just not go. After reporting the news to the boss's assistant, Lou Ye prepared to set off.

This boss's assistant is Li Ying.

When Yingjie found out, she was instantly excited. A publicly funded trip! Who wouldn't be tempted by that?

Since Jiang Lai is currently filming and can't be contacted, she decided to go to Venice with Lou Ye.

And so, a bewildered Lou Ye followed Miss Ying to a foreign land.