Chapter 151: No. in the world?

"Lust, Caution", which won the "Golden Lion Award" at this year's Venice Film Festival, has been scheduled to be released in major domestic theaters in early November.

This movie is rated NC_17 in North America, which means that people under the age of seventeen are not allowed to watch it.

However, the domestic version has been cut several times. When the head of the Film Bureau was interviewed, he said that the version released in China would not contain large-scale shots.

Although movie fans were mentally prepared for this, they still found it a little hard to accept when they heard this.

“I don’t quite understand.”

After leaving the cinema, Liu Yifei asked in a daze.

"Forehead."

Gu Wei didn't know how to answer because he was also confused.

"There are too many movie metaphors, it's a bit confusing, let's go and have something to eat."

After thinking for a while, Gu Wei said to Liu Yifei, Jiang Wen's old problem has come back again. The movie is so confusing, no wonder the box office is average.

After Gu Wei finished speaking, both of them wore masks and went to the parking lot together.

These two days, the circle has been discussing "The Sun Also Rises" directed by Jiang Wen, and many colleagues are laughing at the joke.

When it was shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival, many domestic companies made very high offers.

Later, the film did not win any awards and the offer for the film copyright was almost cut in half.

The movie was released on September 9st. Emperor Entertainment Group also held a premiere at that time. Gu Wei was also invited, but he was unable to attend as he was in Hollywood.

Now that the movie has been taken off the screen, the box office data of 1600 million, compared with the investment cost of 6000 million, can be said to be a huge loss.

"Even if the movie loses money, Emperor Entertainment Group will continue to invest in director Jiang Wen's next movie. I like him as a person."

After the movie was taken off the screen, Yang Shoucheng spoke frankly in an interview with reporters. This was a very generous statement, and it can be seen that Emperor Entertainment Group is determined to enter the mainland.

"Director, how is Jiang Wen's movie? After all, it cost 60 million yuan to make, which is considered a big production among art films."

In the Xingchen Film and Television Company, Wu Ershan was doing some post-production editing. He saw the news online and asked Gu Wei about the movie, although he had not seen it.

"Don't think about it. I really don't understand the movie. The fact that it didn't win any awards at the Venice Film Festival is the best proof of that."

Gu Wei said simply.

"By the way, director, should we try to submit this film to a film festival?"

Talking about this, Wu Ershan had a wonderful expression. There is no director who doesn't want to take his work to participate in the three major European film festivals.

Gu Wei really overlooked this matter. "Painted Skin" could have edited a trailer and taken it to a film festival, got the contact information of a bunch of potential copyright holders, and then made a move later.

“It’s possible. The only time I can go is to go to the Berlin Film Festival next year. However, they have never been very interested in this type of movie. I think it would be better to take the trailer to Japan and South Korea to try to show it.

Before I came back from Hollywood, other film companies in these two countries asked me about this.”

"also."

Wu Ershan thought about it for a moment and agreed to the proposal. Japan and South Korea have always been interested in our country's films, especially historical blockbusters and films of this type.

"That's decided then. Once it's ready, we'll release it at the same time as the theme song."

As for the Berlin Film Festival, forget it. I don't think I'll win any awards even if I go there.

...

Sometimes, movies with sensitive themes don’t usually have very good results.

In 03, the movie "Blind Shaft" won director Li Yang the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival. Wang Baoqiang also came to prominence because of this movie, but it also led to director Li Yang being banned from directing.

As soon as the ban on directing ended, Li Yang filmed the sister film of "Blind Well", "Blind Mountain".

"Blindness means the death of the eyes, which cannot see the evil. Every frame of the abuse in this movie is like a razor blade."

“Based on true events, this is another movie that touches people’s hearts.”

Some media on the Internet commented like this.

Due to the subject matter, the film was not released in China and could only be released in Hong Kong Island. However, pirated copies were leaked online and everyone who had seen it expressed depression.

At the end of October, the 26th Golden Rooster Awards ceremony was held in Suzhou. The ceremony was hosted by Ni Ping and broadcast live on CCTV's film channel.

A total of 152 films were registered for this year's Golden Rooster Awards.

"The Legend of Yunshui" won the Best Feature Film Award;
Yin Li won the Best Director Award for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and Qi Jian won the Best Director Award for "Tengu";

Fu Dalong won the Best Actor Award for "Tengu";
Liu Jialing won the Best Actress Award for "Curiosity Kills the Cat" and Yan Bingyan won the Best Actress Award for "Teeth of Love".

As soon as the results came out, netizens started to criticize them online.

"Director Zhang Yimou had his head shaved, and Feng Xiaogang was only nominated for the Best Sound Recording Award?"

“An odd number of judges can always produce a double yolk egg?”

"If the Hundred Flowers don't bloom, it's not like the Double Yolk Eggs and the Golden Chicken won't crow."

“It’s the biggest joke…”

Although this year's Golden Rooster Awards had already revealed signs of laying "double yolk eggs" again, the previously announced nomination list had 12 actors vying for the Best Actor and Best Actress, a record in history.

In addition, "Still Life", which won the Venice Golden Lion Award last year, was also forced to withdraw.

If you think more carefully about each actor's background, they are either recent winners of the Huabiao Awards or image ambassadors hired by the film festival at a huge expense.

"The ridiculousness of the award list is the product of the checks and balances between the multiple forces that influence the development of the film industry."

"Those undisclosed selection procedures and voting results are just the tip of the iceberg of the many outdated unspoken rules in the domestic film industry."

Major media outlets have also expressed their opinions and raised questions. "The Golden Rooster has its own selection rules, and films that win the Golden Lion or Golden Bear may not necessarily comply with the rules."

The head of the Golden Rooster Awards jury gave a very direct answer to the media.

After the remarks came out, media reporters squatted at the entrance of Xingchen Film and Television Company like cats smelling blood, blocking Gu Wei from interviewing him.

"Director Gu, what do you think of the Golden Rooster Award speech?"

The reporter is talking about things that are irrelevant. He doesn't know that Gu Wei was banned from directing because of the Golden Rooster Award.

“It’s normal. If the company has other films or other directors’ films in the future, I won’t let them enter the Golden Rooster Awards. They are not worthy of the three major European films, let alone other people’s films.

They really hold on to the little voice they have and use it to demonstrate their status and influence in the industry.

Not only that, he is still full of big talk and always promotes the development of the film and television industry.

How can we develop it? We have never made a movie before. We can only rely on imagination!"

Gu Wei retorted bluntly that these people from the hometown no longer cared about public opinion at all.

"Director Gu is right."

"If you don't know, you would think that the Golden Rooster is the best in the world!"

The reporters were eager to watch the fun, and within half an hour, Gu Wei's speech was pinned to the top of all major media portals and made the headlines.

However, Brother Chen Kai, who was currently filming "Mei Lanfang", took time out of his busy schedule to accept the interview.

"I believe this rule will not affect "Mei Lanfang". I am very confident about this film."

There are many voices supporting Gu Wei online. After all, he is the first domestic winner of the Oscar for Best Director. He has no scruples about what others in the circle dare not say.

Seeing that the wind was blowing in the wrong direction, the leaders of the relevant departments asked someone to tell Gu Wei to make other remarks so as not to affect unity.

"Alas, don't say these things anymore. The college leaders have been called in for a talk."

Xie Xiaojing, vice president of Beijing Film Academy, called Gu Wei and spoke to him earnestly.

"These guys are really omnipresent. Tell them that if they have any problems, they can come directly to me. Do you dare to do it but not admit it?"

Hearing this, Gu Wei could imagine the smiles on those people's faces.

On the one hand, he holds power at a high position, and on the other hand, he does all kinds of things like theft and prostitution.

Han Sanping later called and reminded Gu Wei, but he didn't say anything else, just asked him to be careful about his words and actions.

"At worst, I'll be banned from coaching again. What the hell is this?"

Gu Wei said nonchalantly that at this stage he was not really afraid of those people and would challenge them if he had the guts.

"You are already a big director, so stop saying these things."

Han Sanping was a little helpless on the phone, but he didn't say anything. If he banned Gu Wei from directing again, would he still have any face left?

Not to mention Gu Wei's current fame and status, China Film Group is reluctant to give up the projects he is currently shooting.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. I saw the news from Hollywood that the filming of Batman: The Dark Knight has also been completed. When will the next movie start?"

After chatting for a while, Han Sanping brought up the movie.

"I went to China Film Group these two days. The film is expected to start at the end of the year, and the cost budget has been almost finalized."

"That's fine."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Wei continued to read the news online.

In the past two days, with the release of "Lust, Caution", the female lead Tang Wei became instantly famous. I heard that her net worth has increased dozens of times, and she is almost on the same level as Zhao Yanzi and others.

As for her ex-boyfriend Tian Yu, he is also famous in a different way.

"Lust, Caution" turned fake into real, leading to Tang Wei's breakup."

When the movie was released, Tang Wei accepted an interview with the media and acknowledged the fact of the breakup.

For a man, it is indeed a bit unacceptable for his information and resume to appear on the Internet.

...

Previously, someone from CJ Company called and invited Gu Wei to attend this year's Busan Film Festival, but Gu Wei used the excuse that he had something to do and did not go.

Now that the results are out, "New World" won the Audience Award and Honorable Mention.

Gu Weiren still won an individual honorary award in China.

In early November, Ning Hao brought the crew back to the capital and held a wrap-up press conference for "Racing".

"I feel relieved when I see what you said. Those people are really going too far."

Ning Hao mentioned this matter as soon as he saw Gu Wei.

"I heard that Huang Bo was invited by the Golden Rooster Awards to perform at the opening ceremony."

"Alas, as an actor, there is nothing I can do. I have to develop in the industry in the future. It's different from being a big director like you."

Ning Hao mentioned Huang Bo and explained a few words.

"What am I thinking about? I am just feeling that Huang Bo has developed quite well in the past two years and even won the Golden Rooster Award."

Gu Wei wanted to laugh a little. Even without being noticed, he could tell that Ning Hao and Huang Bo had a very good relationship.

"Hey, we won't go to Jinji anymore anyway."

Ning Hao, Wuershan and others reached a consensus with Gu Wei on this matter.

(End of this chapter)