Chen Kexin is from Hong Kong, but grew up abroad.
He returned to Hong Kong in the 1980s and entered the entertainment industry.
That was the most glorious moment for Hong Kong movies.
But the pinnacle of Hong Kong movies has nothing to do with him.
When he grew up to be able to stand alone, Hong Kong films gradually declined.
Even during this period of time, he successively made classic films such as A Tale of Two Cities and Sweet Honey, but they failed to win him much fame and status.
With the return of Hong Kong and the entry into the new century, Hong Kong movies have languished.
Looking north to China has become the direction of countless Hong Kong filmmakers.
It was in this trend that Chen Kexin came to the mainland and established his own film studio in the capital.
But six years have passed, and he has made many movies, many of which are ambitious masterpieces.
But in the end, due to various reasons, the movies that he was most satisfied with did not do well at the box office.
As expected.
Movies are a profitable business.
If you can't make money for investors, how can you make a movie?
He has two movies released this year, one is a martial arts film he directed personally, and the other is The Wonderful Heroes, which he served as a producer.
However, both of these well-made films with star casts failed miserably at the box office.
For him, it was a blow and an opportunity for reflection.
What kind of movies should be made in the mainland so that audiences will like them?
He was confused and confused Until he saw this movie Thirty-three Days of Love He originally didn't plan to watch it tonight, but a friend gave him a ticket and told him that if he wanted to adapt to the mainland film market, he had to watch it carefully.
The main element of this film is down-to-earthness.
So, Chen Kexin came and watched very surprised Well-made, this is the filmmaker’s conscience and duty But the images of little characters created in this movie are impressive, especially Zhang Wen's Wang Xiaojian.
Indeed, this movie is super down-to-earth This is an element that is difficult to describe specifically in words, but it does exist.
He liked the atmosphere created by the whole movie very much, especially when he noticed that from the beginning to the end, the male and female protagonists did not have a single line of confession, but they made everyone feel their silent feelings. .
This reminded Chen Kexin of the autumn fairy tale directed by Wanting Cheung in the 1980s when Hong Kong films were at their peak.
In this movie, Chow Yun-fat and Chung Chu-hong didn't even hold hands, let alone fall in love.
But it is such an extremely pure literary film that has created a classic in the minds of countless filmmakers.
There is no doubt that Thirty-three Days of Love is different from the autumn fairy tale.
The former has a strong flavor of the mainland, especially the capital.
After living in the capital for six years, Chen Kexin felt a resonance from mainland movies for the first time. a cultural resonance It turns out that this is called grounding.
“Beautiful and wonderful” When the movie ended and the lights in the screening room came on, Chen Kexin stood up from his seat along with the crowd and kept applauding.
A burst of cheers came and went.
There were even many people present who were completely moved.
This is not because the movie is sensational and bloody, but because of the spiritual resonance of everyone.
Zhang Wen rode a bicycle, carrying Lin Yuner all the way home in the heavy rain.
They are all small people, they are all hanging around.
They cannot afford a car or a house.
But they can still try their best to create their own romance The entire screening hall burst into waves of applause, and everyone stood up and applauded enthusiastically.
Director Deng Huatao, along with actors such as Lin Yuner, Zhang Wen and Psy, all walked to the bottom of the screen and bowed to the stands to thank them.
"Director Deng, this is so wonderful."
"Yeah, this is definitely the best movie I've seen this year."
"I haven't mentioned it yet, Director Deng, this movie is definitely a hit."
“Although this is my second time watching it, I am still completely moved.”
"Director Deng, you finally came through.
Congratulations."
"If such a good movie does not have a good box office, what future will Chinese movies have?"
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“Awesome, wonderful” "Zhang Wen is definitely the biggest highlight in this movie."
"Who says it's not the case?
He's definitely going to be popular."
"Lim Yoona is also very talented in acting, she is also pretty, and she is also going to be popular."
"Well, when this movie comes out, she will definitely be more popular than before."
There was a commotion in the movie theater.
Everyone was still immersed in the movie and discussing everything in the movie.
Yang Huan smiled and nodded towards Deng Huatao and others, and gave a gesture of affirmation.
"This movie is so exciting, I almost cried while watching it."
Zhuang Ziqing blinked hard.
Yang Huan is also very satisfied with this movie, which is more exciting than the one he watched in his previous life.
Zhang Ning had seen it several times before.
Although he was still moved, he didn't cry.
Seeing Zhuang Ziqing crying, she took a tissue and handed it over.
"Thank you" Zhuang Ziqing took it and wiped his eyes.
She didn't wear makeup, so she wasn't afraid of smearing her face.
"Mr.
Yang Huan, a very, very wonderful movie" Someone started to come over and congratulate Yang Huan.
"Thanks" "I watched this movie and it's definitely going to be a hit, it's great."
"Come on, please continue to support Chinese movies in the future."
Yang Huan smiled and shook hands with everyone one by one.
Until he saw Chen Kexin.
"It's a very good movie.
I hope it can kill Hao Laihu.
Come on."
Chen Kexin shook hands with Yang Huan politely.
"Chen Kexin" Yang Huan recognized him immediately.
"It's really you" Chen Kexin did not expect Yang Huan to have such a big reaction and was a little surprised.
"I like your movies very much.
Basically, I've watched all of them made by you, especially the Letter of Prosecution and the October Siege."
Yang Huan held Chen Kexin's hand hard, and it felt a bit like a fan meeting a celebrity.
Chen Kexin was a little flattered.
He didn't expect that Master Huan was still his fan.
In fact, there was a bit of misunderstanding in Yang Huan's words.
It is indeed the work of director Chen Kexin, but the director of October Siege is Chen Desen, and Chen Kexin is the producer.
However, Chen Desen left midway due to various reasons, and then Chen Kexin took over.
Chen Desen still got the title of director, but everyone generally regarded this film as Chen Kexin's personal work.
"Master Huan, these two movies can't make any money."
Chen Kexin was a little embarrassed.
As the famous commercial director Wang Jing said, a very important ability of a director is to help investors make money.
You can’t make any money, and you’ll lose money on every film you make, so who would dare to invest in you?
"No, no, no, no," Yang Huan said several times in a row, correcting Chen Kexin's mistake.
“In my opinion, what Chinese-language films need most is high-quality films of this type.”
It is also an ancient war film, and the gap between "The War of the Name" and the recently released "Female General of the Yang Clan" is really huge.
As for the investment budget, just the star cast will take up as much as the investment certificate.
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"Are you planning to make any movies recently?"
Yang Huan asked with a smile.
These words immediately made many filmmakers around look envious.
Master Huan asked this, the subtext is, if you have anything you want to shoot, I will invest in your shooting.
However, Chen Kexin shook his head with a wry smile and sighed, "I have suffered huge losses in several recent dramas.
I still have to make adjustments and explore the direction again."
"Why?"
Yang Huan was a little confused.
As a person who loves movies, Chen Kexin's "The Letter of Investment" and "October Siege" are both excellent works that have reached a certain height on both commercial and artistic levels.
What's even more rare is that the movies he makes always have a strong cultural flavor.
According to Yang Huan's understanding, he should take a bold step forward on this basis.
As long as he takes this step well, he will reach the top and become a master.
In Yang Huan's previous life, countless movie lovers also felt sorry for Chen Kexin.
That's why he missed his best chance to reach the top But whether it is from his understanding of movies, his directing ability, or even his observation of the entire movie market, he is a very outstanding filmmaker.
Chen Kexin is still smiling bitterly.
He is a person who often lives in helplessness.
“Not good at the box office” These four words express the bitterness of countless filmmakers.
Yes, in a business market where box office determines success or failure, if you lose at the box office, so what if you win reputation?
Yang Huan couldn't agree with his mentality.
"In this case, you can help me film a movie."
"I" Chen Kexin was a little surprised.
"Yes, just you, an epic commercial blockbuster" Everyone around listened and became interested.
Epic commercial blockbuster This is a crazy money-burning rhythm.
"I'm going to hire the best and most suitable actors to form a star cast, and the best behind-the-scenes staff to form the most luxurious crew.
I'm going to make an epic commercial masterpiece unprecedented in Chinese film history, and you will direct it."
Everyone was dumbfounded when they heard this.
This is going to be an epic masterpiece.
Chen Kexin was even more shocked.
This young master Huan must have taken him too seriously.
I Everyone feels in their heart that they are the best Although Chen Kexin is low-key, he has always felt that he is the best filmmaker, but he just lacks an opportunity.
There were two rare opportunities to prove oneself before, but they both suffered setbacks due to various reasons.
This hit him hard and made him a little disheartened.
But now, Yang Huan suddenly told him that he wanted to invest in him to make such a movie.
This really touched him.
"Master Huan, what type of movie do you plan to make and what kind of story do you want to tell?"
Chen Kexin was excited and asked immediately.
There are people who are willing to invest so much money to make their own films.
If you don’t dare to continue, then you would be too cowardly.
"I haven't thought about it yet.
What type of movies do you think have the best chance of hitting the overseas market?"
Everyone around was suddenly amazed again.
Master Huan's layout is really not that big.
While all Chinese film companies are focusing on China, he has set his sights overseas.
However, when I think about it again, it’s not surprising.
Thirty-three Days of Love has sold the distribution rights to South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions, and will even be released in Europe and the United States.
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Regardless of whether the box office revenue is good or not, just because of this, they have such strength and qualifications.
"War films and science fiction films.
We are not sure about making science fiction films yet.
War films are best about modern warfare."
Yang Huan thought for a while and felt it made sense, "Then take an episode from the Anti-Japanese War."
Chen Kexin heard it and thought it was good.
After hearing this, a person next to him had an idea, "I do have a good suggestion."
Yang Huan looked over and saw a middle-aged man in his fifties.
He didn't know him, but Chen Kexin did.
"Director Huang, it's you" "It's me, Director Chen" Chen Kexin immediately introduced Yang Huan, "This is director Huang Jianxin."
Huang Jianxin Yang Huan then remembered that he was the one who shot the red gift film, and he also supervised the production of "The Letter of Prosecution" and "October Siege".
"Master Huan, if you want to film it, I suggest filming the Chinese Expeditionary Force.
It tells the story of the Chinese Expeditionary Force during the Anti-Japanese War.
At the request of Britain and the United States, our squadron sent 100,000 elite troops to the expedition to Burma to fight against the Japanese army and rescue the British army."
With just such a sentence, Yang Huan could already outline the scenes of this epic movie.
"Okay, this subject is good," Yang Huan exclaimed.
"Those European and American people must have forgotten that in World War II, we made great contributions to the world.
Without us, they could have won World War II.
Let's use this movie.
It's good.
Remind them that during World War II, our contribution was no less than theirs, and our sacrifices were no less than theirs.
Don’t act like the earth would not turn around all day long without them.”
When Yang Huan said this, everyone present felt their blood boiling.
"Okay, well said" “This is like an epic blockbuster.”
"That's right, let's make a movie to remind them."
"And little Japan, we have to let them understand how many crimes they have committed."
"In the final analysis, we and Britain and the United States are both victorious countries, and Japan is a defeated country.
We must remind them."
"For this subject, we invite the best screenwriters and experts in the country to create the script.
The war scenes must be well shot and have that epic feeling.
Also, the computer special effects must be the best.
Are there any in the country?"
If they don’t have that business, I’ll go back and ask them to go to Hollywood to acquire a top special effects company that specializes in serving Chinese movies.”
When Yang Huan said this, everyone present was dumbfounded again.
Acquiring a top Hollywood special effects company for a movie
Darling, this is too generous and too rich, right?
"Master Huan, how high is the budget?"
Chen Ke asked with a smile.
In his heart, he still has the thought of being diligent and thrifty.
No The best star cast, the best behind-the-scenes team, the best screenwriting team, the best special effects team, how much does it cost?
Unexpectedly, Yang Huan waved his hand and slapped Chen Kexin on the shoulder hard.
"Old Chen, don't worry about the money.
Let me tell you, there is no budget for this movie.
I will invest as much as you want.
You will be the director and Lao Huang will be the producer.
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You two will cooperate again.
Once the film is finished, we will go abroad to grab it.
Money goes” When everyone heard this, they felt so excited.
In today's movie market, Hollywood movies are rushing in to grab money.
How exciting would it be if our Chinese-language films could also go out and grab money?
Chen Kexin could not help but nodded excitedly.
He knows this is his last chance If he catches it, he will hopefully reach the top If he fails again, he might as well stop dreaming.
At this moment, Sun Yue rushed in from outside the screening room excitedly.
"Master Huan, good news":