"Without the guidance of Wang Shuai and Director Wang, without Zhou Yilin, Director Zhou is running around Berlin to help you, and in order to support you at the critical moment, sacrifice the qualifications, do you really think that what you shot by a grassroots team can be
Being shortlisted for Berlin, can I win China’s first Berlin award?”
"Young people will always only see themselves standing on the high ground, and never know who made you stand high!"
"..."
Zhao Sicheng's cold voice echoed in the conference room.
A pair of eyes seemed to turn into sharp swords, emitting a cold light and piercing Zhou Yang's side, making the surrounding air chill.
His eyes were mixed with disdain, doubt, disgust, and ridicule...
Zhou Yang didn't have any other emotions when he heard Zhao Sicheng's voice, but remained calm and responded to his cold eyes.
"Director Zhao, I'm just saying what's in my heart. I got a call and came here to express my opinions. If it's just a matter of family, then why should I come here?" Zhou Yang organized his words, but did not stand up.
He said these words in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant.
Feng Kai, who was standing next to him, looked at Zhou Yang subconsciously, his eyes full of strangeness and shock.
He never dreamed that Zhou Yang would actually stand up and speak, and what was even more unexpected was that Zhou Yang would dare to talk psychologically.
He looked at Zhou Yang in disbelief...
Is this still the submissive Zhou Yang he once was, with eyes full of inferiority and unable to even finish a sentence?
The atmosphere became even colder.
Zhao Sicheng narrowed his eyes when he faced Zhou Yang's gaze.
"Haha, Director Zhao, don't speak so sharply. It will damage young people's confidence in movies. Besides, Xiao Zhou himself is very talented. The most I can do is act as a lubricant. Without me, Xiao Zhou can still win the award.
There is Xiao Zhou. Director Zhao speaks more straightforwardly, but he doesn’t mean anything malicious. Don’t take it to heart... We seniors really want Chinese movies to prosper. Why don’t we come here to discuss how to make Chinese movies go out of the world...
..." After Zhou Yilin saw that the atmosphere was getting colder, he smiled and his voice was very gentle.
After his voice passed, the tense emotions in the scene finally eased. Zhao Sicheng also responded to Zhou Yilin with a smile: "Haha, I am indeed a little impulsive. We were all young. I just hope that the young people of this generation will not be like us.
I keep taking detours, and I don’t want young people to go astray and do things beyond their control.”
"Indeed, Xiao Zhou, arrogance is a good thing. Talented people have arrogance, and no one will harm you..." On the other side, Chen Kai also looked at Zhou Yang and smiled.
Zhou Yang looked at these people.
Not long after, he started laughing too.
But I feel more and more tired in my heart, feeling that everyone is wearing a mask to live their lives, which is so hypocritical that it makes people feel sick.
"Haha, there should be no seniors or juniors in this meeting. We are all Chinese directors... Facing the offensive of overseas blockbusters, we should unite more. Expressing our own opinions is the purpose of our informal meeting. Okay, Director Feng, you
Is there anything you want to say?" Zhang Jianguo, who was sitting at the main seat, waved his hands as if he couldn't feel the strange atmosphere at the scene, and then looked at the silent Feng Kai in the corner.
After Feng Kai felt the waves of gazes, he took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Yang again...
He suddenly felt that he had been too timid just now.
I even thought about how I greeted every director just now, and these directors were so indifferent to me.
He suddenly stood up.
"I generally have the same opinion as Director Zhou Yang and Zhou. I hope to give the younger generation of directors a chance. I also agree with the support plan. At the same time..." Feng Kai took a deep look at Zhou Yilin, and then looked at Zhao Sicheng: "Zhao Sicheng
Director, I participated in the entire filming of the movie "Under the Mine". I don't know what you think of this movie, but at least "Under the Mine" won an award in Berlin. At least "Under the Mine" helped the police crack down on the murder of a man named after the movie.
"The Mining Case", do you have any works that can reach such a height? If so, tell me, I'm all ears!"
The atmosphere that had calmed down suddenly became more solemn.
The smile on Zhou Yilin's face suddenly became a little stiff, and he stared at Feng Kai, as if he couldn't believe that this guy would say such sharp words in public.
This is almost an accusation.
"Bang!"
Zhao Sicheng, on the other hand, slammed the table, his face suddenly turning pale.
"Who taught you to say these words!"
"No one taught me, I just find it funny. We, the sixth generation directors, originally lacked opportunities. When we were making movies, we had to endure everything and hit the wall. It was very difficult to get a little bit of life. You can say all our efforts in one sentence.
It's all in vain... We stand here and we have to say what we should say. I support the director support plan with both hands. However, you must not have the final say on what directors should be supported and what kind of directors. Otherwise, the entire China
You have the final say in the film industry. Whatever movies you say can be made, you can make them, and whatever movies you can't make, you can't make them..." The words suppressed deep in his heart were like a flood, and they all came out of Feng Kai's mouth.
It poured out.
months ago……
He dreams of joining various director circles.
For this reason, he was so humble that he almost knelt down and licked these people like a dog, but what he got in return was waves of indifference.
"Boom!"
After Feng Kai finished speaking, everyone in the room turned pale. Cao Bangguo even slammed the table and wanted to speak.
However!
"If you work with a certificate, what kind of certificate is this certificate? Art is inherently eclectic. Don't think that what you learn in academic schools is art, don't think that spring and snow are art, don't think that high-minded, self-righteous creations are art! If
Being constrained by these rules and regulations, what hope does the Chinese film industry have? Let alone fight against the cultural invasion of Hollywood..." Feng Kai did not sit down, but faced everyone's various looks and continued to speak his mind.
talk.
After he finished speaking, he felt more relaxed than ever.
"Bah bang bang!"
applause.
But the applause was very lonely, and it seemed particularly abrupt in the entire conference room!
"Chief Zhang, who invited them here? Who invited these arrogant young people here! We are talking about business, decisions about the future of Chinese movies. How come cats and dogs can come here and talk nonsense!"
"A cat and a dog? I think you are the cat and the dog. Director Zhao, isn't it just because of your background? You have won a few insignificant honors, and you really feel like you are a great director!"
"Bah!" Zhao Sicheng slapped the table and stood up suddenly.
"Bang!" Feng Kai also slapped the table hard: "Don't think you can slap the table, I can, I can slap it louder than you, I'm younger than you, and I can slap the table more times than you.
!”
"..."
Feng Kai became angry, like a fighting rooster, and all the hairs on his body stood up.
There were a lot of chatter at the meeting, and all kinds of accusing voices surrounded him...
"You see, such a thorn in the side, such a person who does not obey management, how can a good movie be made? This is a cancer. The reason why Chinese movies have fallen to this point is because people like this have ruined Chinese movies...
"Zhao Sicheng was so angry that his eyes almost swallowed up Feng Kai.
Feng Kai sat down, crossed his arms over his chest, and looked at Zhao Sicheng coldly.
"Haha, let's calm down. Come on, let's all calm down. Xiao Feng, you are too angry..." Zhou Yilin continued to act as peacemaker with a smile: "And Director Zhao, you too, and Xiao Feng
What do children care about? No one is young and frivolous. Okay, okay, everyone is just discussing how to face the next thing, not here to quarrel..."
"Director Zhou, either I am telling you, or you are too partial to these young people, so you are riding on our heads to piss on us. What hope does the young generation of China have..."
"Okay, okay, just say a few words, Section Chief Zhang, you see, this is the opinion of us old guys. How about you go back and think about it and respond to the boss... In fact, there is nothing big in this meeting itself.
It means, some heavyweight directors like Director Wang Shuai, Director Shen Changwei, Director Jin Hanjin are not here, their opinions are also very important..." Zhou Yilin looked at Zhang Jianguo with a smile.
After Zhang Jianguo heard Zhou Yilin's words, he also smiled and nodded: "Yes, what Director Zhou said makes sense. I asked everyone to come here today just to talk about their opinions. Please don't hurt your friendship... Well, that's all for today's meeting.
Until then, I will consult Director Wang, Director Shen and others for their opinions, and I will invite you to a second meeting next time..."
After Zhang Jianguo said these words, everyone present smiled and nodded.
It seemed that he had become a harmonious person again.
But everyone knows that some conflicts have reached the point of being difficult to reconcile, and an invisible war is gradually beginning.
……………………
In the conference room.
Five generations of directors left one by one.
Zhou Yang was also ready to stand up and leave.
Just at this time……
The young director Jiang Ge next to Cao Bangguo walked straight towards Zhou Yang.
"Director Zhou...my name is Jiang Ge."
"Huh? Director Jiang, hello..."
"I admire your talent very much, but I don't agree with your remarks. I think you have no respect for your elders. At the same time, I question your performance in "The Bottom of the Mine"... I think young people like us
, we should be grateful for the help of our seniors, they have helped us. We must not forget our roots. If we forget our roots, we will be nothing..." Jiang Ge stared at Zhou Yang.
"Oh." Zhou Yang nodded, glanced at Jiang Ge, and then looked away. There was no disturbance in his heart.
"Director Zhou."
"Um."
"Teacher Cao actually admires you very much. He thinks you are quite similar to him when he was young... If possible, why don't we make an appointment? You have criticized your seniors too hard today. If you still want to stay in this industry in the future,
If so, these conflicts must be resolved. Teacher Cao is willing to be a middleman to help mediate. In fact, I think Zhou Yilin and Teacher Zhou are also willing to mediate... I think young people do not need to go against the grain.
What do you think about the general trend?" Jiang Ge looked at Zhou Yang, and then pointed at Cao Bangguo next to him.
Cao Bangguo smiled at Zhou Yang.
"No need." Zhou Yang glanced at Cao Bangguo, although he couldn't figure out what Cao Bangguo was thinking.
But in the end, he shook his head.
"Director Zhou, I just want to remind you to think about some things clearly. I won't say much about the rest... There are many talented directors in China, and those who can really stand out are all supported by their seniors..." Jiang Ge's expression
He changed, but still smiled and turned around to leave.