Chapter 97 Defense (Subscription Request)

This is the second artist signed by Xingchen Films, and many people in the circle are paying attention to this matter.

Subsequently, Xingchen Films announced the news and confirmed the news.

Familiar people in the circle also sent congratulations, but it’s hard to say how many of them were sincere.

However, there are fewer comments online that continue to criticize Liu Yifei. The role of the great director has been revealed and no one dares to deny him face.

"It was a wise decision for Liu Yifei to sign with a big director's company."

“I look forward to future collaborations between Director Gu and Xixi.”

"By the way, will Director Gu take Liu Yifei to Hollywood for career development?"

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For a time, the Internet was filled with various comments from netizens.

After signing the contract, Liu Yifei followed Gu Wei's advice and took advantage of the period when there were no acting offers to return to Beijing Film Academy to continue honing her acting skills.

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On the 23rd, director Wang Xiaoshuai won the Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival with his film "Tianhong", becoming the only winner among Asian films.

The other two Chinese-language films shortlisted for the competition, "The Best of Times" directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and "Election" directed by Du Qifeng, both returned empty-handed.

The Palme d'Or was won by the Belgian film "The Child," while the Best Actor and Best Actress awards were unexpectedly won by American actor Tommy Lee Jones and Israeli actress Hannah Laszlo respectively.

Zhang Ziyi presented the Best Screenplay Award as the award presenter.

Love and redemption triumphed over violence at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

At the end of June, Gu Wei received a call from Xie Xiaojing, the director of the directing department. It was time for the annual defense of the Beijing Film Academy graduates.

"Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, Beijing Film Academy Auditorium, don't be late."

Xie Xiaojing reminded on the phone.

"Will not."

On that day, the news that Gu Wei was going to participate in the graduation defense spread throughout the Beijing Film Academy.

After hearing the news, many teachers and professors applied to audit the class.

Han Sanping also called and made a few jokes.

The next morning, Gu Wei took the prepared manuscript and rushed to school.

There were quite a lot of people in the auditorium, and reporters were entering with their credentials.

It can be seen that the school put a lot of effort into this defense and did not miss this good opportunity for publicity.

"Director Gu, can you tell me the content of your defense?"

"You'll find out later."

As soon as Gu Wei entered the auditorium, he was interviewed by reporters.

"Senior, can we go in and take a look?"

When Liu Yifei saw Gu Wei, a smile appeared on her face, and then she asked pitifully.

Gu Wei glanced at the classmates following behind her, nodded, and signaled the security personnel to let them pass.

Unlike previous defense sites, this time, due to Gu Wei's participation, many security personnel came to the scene to maintain order.

"How is it? It's a big one, isn't it? It's just you. Others who graduated didn't defend their thesis in the Beijing Film Academy auditorium."

Director Xie Xiaojing came to Gu Wei and joked.

"Director, this is too high-profile."

Gu Wei glanced around and saw that many people had already taken their seats in the huge auditorium, and more people were coming in.

"You are the only one who deserves this treatment. Perform well later."

After saying that, Xie Xiaojing took the copy brought by Gu Wei and went backstage to make preparations.

At exactly nine o'clock, Gu Wei stepped onto the podium.

"let's start."

Xie Xiaojing said with a smile beside her.

"Okay, Director."

In the audience, whether it was the teachers, professors or other people, they all perked up and looked at Gu Wei.

Gu Wei glanced at the prepared manuscript, put it away, suddenly changed his mind, and prepared to speak without a draft.

“Seeing so many people coming today, I was a little nervous before going on stage.”

"Haha."

Gu Wei said this as a joke. The audience laughed, but this also eased the serious atmosphere.

"I had prepared a manuscript for today, but I changed my mind at the last minute. I want to tell you about my experience making movies in the past few years."

"Everyone knows that I directed "A True Story" and later directed the sci-fi blockbuster "The Day After Tomorrow", and of course the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness".

As Gu Wei started talking, the people below listened attentively.

“My thesis is also related to these movies.”

"On the Development and Creativity of Domestic Films" is the topic I will talk about today.

As soon as Gu Wei finished speaking, the expressions of the people below varied.

Xie Xiaojing's face looked a little strange. She was afraid that Gu Wei would criticize the domestic film industry. Many leaders had come today, and nothing could go wrong.

“The slow development of the domestic film market is not only related to the system, but also has a lot to do with the creativity of domestic directors.

There are big problems with the shooting of commercial films. People blindly pursue exaggerated styles and always want to emulate Europe and the United States, but ignore the most basic things.

A movie that can impress the audience must either have a complete story or have complete logic.

Or it can reflect the production level of the film, including editing and special effects production.

Outside… … …

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Gu Wei was talking on the stage and time passed quickly.

After talking about the market and creativity, Gu Wei also talked about the industrialization of Hollywood films. Domestic films always want to compare with Europe and the United States, which has led to the production of many films in recent years that are difficult for Chinese people to understand.

The gap between us and Hollywood is not only reflected in the system, industrialization, and standardization, but also in the training of the necessary relevant talents.

Today we learn from Hong Kong, and tomorrow we imitate Europe and the United States. We always want to become fat in one breath, but we ignore the most basic creative ability.

More than an hour later, Gu Wei finished his speech.

“What I want to say is that market development and creativity should go hand in hand to create our own characteristics.

This is the content of my defense. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them directly. "

Gu Wei stared at the professor and teacher in the front row, waiting for them to speak.

Most teachers nodded, agreeing with Gu Wei's speech. A few teachers asked some irrelevant questions, to which Gu Wei quickly answered.

"Clap clap clap."

I don't know who took the lead, but applause broke out from the audience, and Gu Wei's defense was over.

Next, the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" was screened. It was the first time for many teachers and professors to watch this movie.

After a while, the lights in the auditorium went out and the movie began to play.

This movie is different from what Gu Wei just said. It is an inspirational film.

Hope, courage, love of life and never giving up are the themes of the movie.

Everyone is pursuing a better life and hopes that happiness will come soon.

Movies of this type are in line with the preferences of academic teachers. The audience watched the movie with great interest. Many people who watched it for the first time shed tears and were moved by the behavior of the male protagonist in the movie.

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Including the time for the defense and the movie screening, Gu Wei's defense was not finished until around 1:00 p.m.

"Congratulations, you've graduated."

Xie Xiaojing came to Gu Wei and patted him on the shoulder.

"There is still a long way to go. I will make good movies and win more awards."

"Well, thank you for your care over the past few years, Director. I will continue to work hard."

Gu Wei said in a sincere tone.

Because Gu Wei delayed his graduation, all the students in his grade had already taken their graduation photos, so he had no choice but to change his clothes and take a graduation photo alone.

"Happy graduation, senior."

"Director Gu, happy graduation."

After seeing Gu Wei finish taking graduation photos, Liu Yifei came up to him and said that there were several classmates going with him.

"Thank you."

Gu Wei didn't stay in school for long. He had a meal with Liu Yifei and others and went straight back to the company.

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(End of this chapter)