Since 1983

The first generation of Chinese film directors, Zhang Shichuan, Zheng Zhengqiu, etc.

The second generation, Fei Mu, Wu Yonggang and others.

The third generation, Xie Jin, Xie Tieli and others.

The fourth generation, Wu Tianming, Teng Wenji and others.

Needless to say the fifth generation, the sixth generation Jia Zhangke, Lou Ye and so on.

Strictly speaking, there is no seventh generation, and later collectively referred to as the new generation of directors, because they are not large-scale and their achievements are not great.

Throughout the development of these people, their personalities are becoming more and more distinct, and their ability to tell stories is getting worse. As a result, "telling a complete story" has become a high standard for directors, and it can't be met.

Xie Jin is one of the directors who can tell the best stories. "The Garland Under the Mountain", "Furong Town", "Legend of Tianyun Mountain" and so on, also created an Internet meme:

"Old Xu, do you want a wife?"

From "The Wrangler", the hero is Zhu Shimao with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

Xie Jin was kind-hearted, hearty and bold, and said while eating: "I heard that you and Jiang Wen were filming, and you were reported?"

"There is such a thing, but it's pure nonsense, we are serious youth movies."

"Youth movie?"

"It's a story about a group of children playing and fighting. According to the type of movie, it is called a youth movie."

"Oh? Is it all about teenagers?" someone asked.

"It mainly depends on the core. If the core is growth, then it is a youth film. If it is full of political metaphors like Director Xu's "The First Type of Danger", then it is a cult film."

All of you here are bigwigs who know some western movies, but this kind of knowledge is still muddled.

On the contrary, Old Freak Xu's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Mr. Xu is very familiar with Western film culture."

"Slightly understand slightly."

"But I don't quite understand. Why do we have to classify movies? Isn't movies a kind of common spiritual food?" Another person asked.

"Well, let me give you an example.

There is a film festival in the west, and a director participates. At the press conference, a reporter asked: 'Which group is your movie aimed at? '

The director said: 'Why divide into groups? My films are made for all human beings. '

What do you guys think? "

"..."

After a short silence, they all showed a clear expression.

Xu Fei smiled and said: "At first glance, it seems like a great director, but after a closer look, it is nothing more than trying to gain fame. Shooting for all human beings means that your film can communicate with all human beings and resonate with all human beings. Is it possible?

The nature of the film determines that it must be classified.

Basically, comedy. If there is no classification of movies, where does the name comedy come from? Where did martial arts movies come from? Where do gunfight movies, romance movies, and war movies come from?

It's like the eight major cuisines, each with its own inheritance and each with its own audience. This kind of culture and market can only be created because of the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine.

Similarly, to measure whether a country's films are developed depends on whether its genres are refined and the industry is standardized. "

"standardization?"

"It's like knife skills, turning spoons, selecting ingredients, and watching the heat. The cuisines are different, but the basic skills are the same."

"..."

Everyone has their own thoughts. Old Freak Xu was very interested. It was so rare to meet someone with this kind of thinking in the mainland.

Xie Jin held a spoon of porridge, stopped for a few seconds and stuffed it into his mouth, "Eat, eat!"

…………

After breakfast, Zhang Li took a rest for a while, changed into a dress, and accompanied Xu Fei to attend the opening ceremony.

The organizer invited the International Producers Association to do the evaluation, and all the standards are very high. Like he finally looked at the red carpet! Although he didn't leave.

The location is in Shanghai Metropolis Cinema, which was built in 1991. It is the first five-star cinema and the first multiplex cinema in Shanghai.

Later generations have five halls, seven halls or even more, and now there are only three halls. Hall 1 has 1,118 seats, Hall 2 has 458 seats, and Hall 3 has 288 seats.

It fits all in one hall.

The opening was nothing fancy, rough and corny. After participating, Xu Fei ran out and went to the trading market.

Also in one hall, 16 filmmakers were pitiful.

Flicker into the night.

Xu Fei knocked on Wu Mengchen's door. After the last hot pot meeting, we always wanted to chat, but we never got together.

"Xiao Xu, come here. How does the film festival feel?"

Old Wu is a decent person, and he dresses neatly in the house.

Mr. Xu put on a vest and trousers, pulled on his slippers, and said: "It needs to be improved, but it is already very good."

"Magic has the confidence to support a big film festival. Category A will definitely win, just don't waste the opportunity. In the future, if you can't be high or low, it won't be good if you look like a chicken rib."

Wu Mengchen brewed two cups of strong tea, intending to have a long talk.

"I took over as the boss of China Film Group, and I have been familiarizing myself with the situation. With the help of Lao Dou, it went smoothly."

"What is Minister Tian busy with?"

"He's working on a second document, which should be released early next year."

"Get rid of the provincial company?"

"right."

"ha!"

Xu Fei raised his glass, "Substitute tea for wine, make one."

The two touched each other, brought it to their lips and paused, then put it down again, it was so fucking hot.

"I would like to make a small suggestion, since it is decided to abolish the monopoly of the provincial company, it is better to add more money and include ten blockbuster films."

"It's not that simple. Did you think about the policy in your head? There must be a theoretical basis. Based on what spirit and what law did you take this move.

Only in this way can we be reasonable on matters of principle. "

oh oh!

Xu Fei suddenly realized that my special mother had never been an official.

"For example, in the No. 3 document, why should the unified purchase and sales be abolished? Because the central government is promoting the implementation of the "Copyright Law" and strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights.

It is contrary to the spirit of the film produced by the studio, the copyright of which belongs to itself, but it is purchased and sold by China Film Group.

So Minister Tian found an entry point.

The same is true for the ten blockbuster films. We are currently studying several questions: who introduced them? Issued by whom? How to import? How to issue it? Why ten?

Only when the problem is solved can the document be released. "

"Which step did you think of?"

"First of all, someone asked whether all provinces have the qualifications to import? Minister Tian was the first to deny it. If the import rights are flooded, the film market is likely to become a pirated market.

Secondly, why ten?

Ten is the base number, and it is indispensable. First try the water of the market.

Others we are still pondering. "

"..."

Xu Fei hugged his teacup and blew, "Actually, the theoretical basis is easy to find. According to the "Copyright Law", whoever introduces the copyright shall have the right to publish it."

"Is this okay?"

"What is import? It means that I bought the copyright in mainland China, and of course I have the right to deal with it.

As for the method, it must be divided. Our market has just opened, and Laomei is eager to enter, and it will definitely benefit. The international general ratio is about 35% for imported films, and it is as low as we can lower it. "

Wu Mengchen thought for a while, and agreed: "It can also be used as a buffer period.

American blockbusters came in and hit the market, but they didn't actually make much money. Taking advantage of this stage, before the proportion of account sharing has not increased, if we can take a big step forward, that will be the meaning. "

Speaking of this, he said again: "Last time you mentioned that you made a blockbuster movie, I always wanted to ask you what plan you have?"

"Chi slip!"

Teacher Xu finally took a sip of water and said, "Let's clarify the concept first.

Blockbusters refer to commercial blockbusters, with big directors, big stars, big investment, big scenes, and big rewards. Those like "The Armageddon" don't count, they can be called huge novels.

Difficult to listen to, right? A big investment requires a big return. Who in the country dares to pat their chests?

My plan is to take it step by step, first understand commercial films, and then think about commercial blockbusters. "

"How about Jiang Wen's movie?"

"That's for the award, it's two flowers."

Xu Fei said solemnly: "I want to prepare a few low-cost commercial films, let's let the audience get familiar with this thing first."

"How low is the cost?"

"One or two million."

Tsk!

Wu Mengchen didn't want to talk to him, and sneezed at him, spouting tea leaves.

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