They were busy laying out the red carpet, setting up the broken camera, and for the sake of image, they also repaired and beautified the broken plastic parts, and climbed up the ladder to pull up the opening ceremony of ""Mineral""
” banner.
After doing this...
Zhou Yang looked at the schedule and began to burn incense and pray to the gods.
These came from Hong Kong Island. In the past, Hong Kong Island would film some ghost or murder movies during the New Year. During the filming, I was afraid that some invisible friends would run into the crew to join in the fun, so they would put on the stage before starting the filming.
With this kind of incense-burning and worshiping ceremony, I hope the gods can bless the smooth filming of the movie and keep those friends away.
Zhou Yang felt that this thing was very superstitious and unscientific, but after careful consideration, he bowed obediently first, said some words of blessing, and solemnly lit the first stick of incense.
After paying homage, Zhou Yang looked at the red banner that read "The Launching Ceremony of "Mineral"".
It turns out the new movie is called "Under the Mine."
He studied these two words for a long time.
Suddenly I became curious about the script.
What story is this movie about?
Judging from the title, it seems to be a literary film.
Um……
I don’t know how different this movie is from "The Blind Shaft"...
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The auspicious time is 4:08 pm.
Even before the auspicious hour arrived, the county town of Xinyang was filled with spectators and extras. In addition to them, there were also some interview vehicles that Zhou Yang had never seen before.
Reporters with photographic equipment came out of the interview car one after another. The reporters looked very enthusiastic, excited and diligent in interviewing some of the extras, asking them questions such as what they thought of this moment.
The extras were generally very excited and nervous. Some of them couldn't hold back a word for a long time while facing the camera.
Instead, a fashionable woman named Liu Tingting faced the camera and talked with a slightly natural expression. The content was that she would cherish this opportunity and work hard.
Zhou Yang thought these reporters were strange.
No matter what the extras answer, their expressions always have a uniform and monotonous smile.
This smile was so captivating that if he looked carefully, Zhou Yang had the illusion that they were all wearing the same mask.
When the interview was almost complete, they began to search for something in the crowd...
Zhou Yang originally wanted to go to the van and continue playing with the interview tools that needed repairing after finishing all this...
After all, there were too many things to repair, and he had to race against time.
But just when Zhou Yang left the crowd and was about to approach the van, suddenly the reporters seemed to have discovered a new world and swarmed around him, their eyes seemed to become a little hot!
"Hello, Director Zhou, I would like to ask, what are your expectations for this movie?"
"Hello, Director Zhou, we have a simple question..."
"Hello, Director Zhou, can I spare a few minutes of your time? We heard that you understand the script very thoroughly and have your own opinions..."
"Director Zhou, you have been working hard recently..."
"..."
The camera light flickered so hard that Zhou Yang couldn't open his eyes.
He was like a silly dog blinded by a searchlight, stupidly listening to the messy questions around him.
I was confused, at a loss, and my brain was completely blank.
Director Zhou?
Is this calling me?
Why do they call me Director Zhou?
Seeing the more eye-catching and brighter expressions on the faces of these reporters, Zhou Yang did not feel the brilliance of being in the spotlight.
All he felt was fear.
It was as if these reporters were some kind of ferocious beast that was going to devour them.
Did they misunderstand something?
"I'm not a director, I...I'm just a worker..."
"I'm sorry, I'm really not a director..."
"..."
He was nervous and hesitated a bit in his answer.
He kept shaking his head and denying it.
"You're so humble, Director Zhou..."
"Director Zhou is really young and promising!"
"Director Zhou..."
"..."
However, these reporters seemed to answer the questions incorrectly, and their eyes became even more intense!
Zhou Yang felt as if he was surrounded by these hot gazes.
He couldn't breathe.
The microphone during the interview was also very strange.
Sometimes it is towards yourself, sometimes it is towards other places.
The reporters came very quickly, like a heat wave surrounding them, and left very quickly...
After a series of flattering remarks, he immediately dispersed to interview other people.
Although Zhou Yang didn't understand what interviewing meant, he felt that these reporters seemed to be carrying out a certain task in a targeted manner.
what is going on?
Zhou Yang was stunned on the spot.
"Xiao Zhou..." Zhou Yang's doubts did not last long before he saw Liu Yi running towards him in a hurry.
"Director Liu..."
"Xiao Zhou, Han Chong will be here soon. There are more people coming this time. Our executive director is not in place yet. You will take his place on stage later..."
"Ah? Replacement? Director Han, I don't understand!"
"It's okay if you don't understand, we will help you introduce it!"
"But, I..."
"No buts, it's as simple as asking you to save the day, and I'll give you a big red envelope later!" Liu Yi said anxiously looking into the distance.
"How much?" Zhou Yang asked subconsciously.
"It's a big red envelope anyway, come on up, get up now!"
"oh."
"By the way, I bought you a suit. You put it on."
"The money for the suit..."
"Not included in the debt, we gave it to you as a thank you for your rescue..."
"Ah, how can that be possible..."
……………………
Amidst the beating of gongs and drums, Han Chong arrived.
Not only Han Chong came, but also some other familiar faces that Zhou Yang had seen on TV.
Some appear to be advertising stars…
In addition to them, some local leaders also came, and I heard there were some investors.
In short, the assistant director nodded and bowed in front of these people, much like a waiter in an ancient teahouse or a "turtle man" in a brothel, while the director Hong Xiang had a straight face, tied his long hair into a knot, and wore
A long gown looks very artistic.
Zhou Yang looked at Hong Xiang.
He found that Director Hong seemed to have changed.
He became very stern, and at the same time he stood out among the reporters. The content of his answers was also very simple, basically um, or oh, as if he was used to these scenes, and even expressed some disgust.
Waving her hands, she walked onto the red carpet in a very unique way. In the camera, her face seemed even colder.
Zhou Yang stood stupidly in front of the banner.
He was wearing a suit and stood like a wooden stake. No matter how he looked at him, he felt that he was out of tune with these people.
It's like being from two worlds.
Moreover, he felt that the suit seemed a bit too big and did not fit him well.
Inadvertently, his eyes glanced at the camera...
Um?
In front of the broken camera, a buddy suddenly appeared. This guy controlled the camera very smoothly and took pictures.
Is the camera ready?
He was confused.
At this moment...
Liu Yi, holding the microphone, came on stage.
""Under the Mine" is a realistic-themed film. Director Hong has worked hard for four years to prepare for the Berlin Film Festival..."
"We know that our Chinese films have been on overseas expeditions many times, but unfortunately, they always went away excitedly and came back disheartened, year after year..."
"Here, thank you to all the media, all the guests, and my work team..."
"..."
"..."
Assistant director Liu Yi's eloquence and Mandarin skills are really good, and his words are very inciting. Especially when he talks about the Berlin Film Festival, his voice is even more ups and downs...
Zhou Yang, who was not far away, felt a little sad.
No Chinese film in this world has ever won an award at the Berlin Film Festival.
Many great directors of literary and artistic films have succeeded one after another, but in the end they all returned with regret and gradually lost confidence...
As for Hong Xiang, as a fifth-generation director of literary and artistic films, he has sufficient talent and ambition!
We shoulder heavy burdens and carry the hopes of our predecessors, vowing to win glory for our country.
Um.
At least that's what Liu Yi said.
Zhou Yang wanted to applaud after hearing this.
The leaders of the relevant departments in Xinyang County nodded repeatedly and were so excited that they took the lead in applauding.
After introducing director Hong Xiang, Liu Yi then changed the subject.
"Here, we would like to solemnly introduce our executive director, Director Zhou Yangzhou..."