The film festival lasts for a long time, and actors often only attend the award ceremonies in the last few days and do not participate in the previous major film exhibitions. These sessions are the favorites of ordinary movie fans.
Before Fang Yi came to Tokyo, the city had been warming up for a long time. The current Tokyo Film Festival is the highest award at the Asian Film Festival - the Japanese people hosted this ceremony as a martial arts leader. The original intention was to promote world movies.
Showcasing Oriental culture, however, since the film festival began, the mainland has become a frequent winner, so much so that the media lamented that it was "making wedding dresses for others."
People in the Japanese film industry are obviously dissatisfied with this phenomenon. They were once brilliant and were the light of Asian films. Now they naturally think that the younger generations have dragged down the older generations.
Local director Takeshi Kitano participated in Fuji TV's live program about the Eastern Film Festival and talked about the recently popular Chinese movie star Fang Yi, who stole the show at the opening red carpet show.
The big screen in the recording room shows Fang Yi's head under the ginkgo leaves and his smile to fans on the red carpet.
Kitano looked at it for a while, then suddenly became angry: "No! Look, Fang Yi, is his name Fang Yi? He seems to be such a gentleman, neither humble nor overbearing. He doesn't have the kind of smile that pleases fans at all, that kind of smile you have
The smile you would see on a cowherd on the streets of Shibuya.”
The female anchor is Takigawa Masami, who is famous for her beauty and mixed race. She covered her mouth and smiled and said: "Mr. Kitano are you talking about the idols of Johnny & Associates?"
Johnny & Associates is the dominant idol company in Japan, and its artists focus on the playboy style.
The big screen in the recording room was immediately replaced with the local idol's haircut and hair style. Comparing the two made Kitano Takeshi even more angry: "That's what I mean, they have affected the national aesthetics! We in the East are Westernized
It is a country that still wants to maintain its inner culture. When I fly abroad, I often see many Asians flattening the sides of their hair and leaving the middle..."
"This is to make one's head look more three-dimensional. But we are different. We want men to grow their hair long and dye it in various colors, thinking that it will be unique... This is really a native product of the East.
The culture, I’m afraid it’s the visual rock and roll that became popular in England in the 1960s.”
The big screen switched back to Fang Yi's photo. The whole studio listened silently to senior Takeshi Kitano's complaints.
Since the death of Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano has become the only leading big brother in the East, and his status is similar to that of the big brother Cheng in the Hong Kong circle.
"What is our real aesthetic? Or let alone us, what is the real aesthetic of China, Japan and South Korea? Is this the case historically? I want to return to the original aesthetic of East Asia."
The female anchor said: "Teacher Kitano, are there any local idols with similar images? Fang Yi's beauty has caused a sensation among movie fans!"
"Why not?" Kitano Takeki asked. He took the time to look at the big screen again. He was suddenly stunned and changed the subject. "Don't say whether there is it first, but whether you are willing to do it first."
"I don't want foreigners to come here and see only feminine looks in pictorials. This Fang Yi is also very immature, but he has no intention of pretending to be a woman at all. He is very masculine... I really hope so
His appearance represents the aesthetics of East Asians. When I was communicating with my colleagues in Europe and the United States, I had the nerve to show it."
The female anchor said: "But the newly appointed Prime Minister will not be happy..."
Kitano Takeshi insisted: "An adult like him will also understand me!"
——Hatoyama, a representative of the "pro-China faction" in Japan. He was previously the chairman of the Institute of East Asian Community and an honorary professor at many universities in China.
He advocated an apology for the historical issues left by China and South Korea; advocated the development of the East Asia Free Trade Area; and promised never to visit the Yasukuni Shrine.
On September 16, the same day that "The Founding of a Republic" was released next door, Hatoyama announced that he would be appointed as the new Prime Minister of Japan and form a cabinet.
Maybe it’s because this person’s wife used to be a musical actress, or maybe because the Eastern cultural community is relatively neutral, he puts his first focus on movies and wants to participate in this Tokyo Film Festival and present the grand prize.
Is this the "ping pong diplomacy" of the Japanese?
——After the red carpet show, many celebrities were asked to gather together, and officials from the Japan Office of the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs came to express condolences to everyone and announce some things.
The visitor was wearing a suit and his appearance was very good. Even compared with the actors, he was not too far behind.
He did not have the lengthy speeches of ordinary leaders, but said straightforwardly:
"I don't know if you have seen the news. The Prime Minister of Japan is coming to present awards and attend the ceremony. I will also accompany you throughout the whole process. This is a good opportunity for cultural exchanges. Don't say too drastic words. You must conform to the general environment. You
They are all experienced in many battles, so they must understand what I mean."
He scanned the stars and his eyes suddenly lit up:
"I still need a representative comrade to lead us. There is also one on the Japanese side. There are outstanding talents of the younger generation on both sides. Who is willing to come?"
The female stars lowered their heads automatically and avoided looking. The male stars wanted to stand out, but some of them came from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and were over the age group... Everyone's eyes fell on Fang Yi.
The director was also very satisfied and asked him: "What do you call it?"
"Fang Yi. Yi from Yimeng Mountain Area."
"I have to ask, are you from mainland China and graduated from a mainland university?"
"I'm from Yangzhou Opera."
The director nodded and said, "Okay, Gen Zheng and Miao Hong. It is a school affiliated with the Central Opera School. I am most at ease with those who come from the Central Opera School. You follow me."
As a result, Fang Yi inexplicably left the set together with the people from Shangfeng. Fang Yi's assistant wanted to follow him, but Fang Yi motioned not to follow.
The car of the Diplomatic Office is a Hongqi car with a red national flag on it. Fang Yi felt nervous when he saw it, "Director, is my outfit appropriate?"
"Do you mean?"
"Wouldn't it be too sharp?"
Fang Yi tugged on the clothes sponsored by Dior. This slim-fitting matte black suit made him look more mature than usual, and it perfectly fit his lines... It's too dry to say so. To use an analogy, like
It is a male peacock with a blooming tail.
It is different from the serious style of politics.
The director looked him up and down and laughed and said: "I want you to have this kind of effect, to convince the opponent, to surpass the opponent, the more handsome, the better - we are all handsome guys in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and there is no one as handsome as you. You are right
It’s the cards.”
"Then I won't change it?"
"Well... please loosen the bow, don't be too serious."
"good."
With the help of others, Fang Yi got into the car. The car was extremely heavy and made a heavy mute sound when it closed. It was almost impossible to hear any sound from outside.
Fang Yi stared at the group of movie fans outside from the car window. Fans who were named "Monk Fang" even held Chinese banners and sat quietly in a row because of his name.
They have no idea that God is just a few meters away from them, just inside the car.
"Fang Yi?"
The director suddenly raised his head and called him, also looking at the group of fans outside:
"Are they all your fans? I see it says Fang Yi, Your Highness."
"Yes."
The director nodded slightly and suddenly smiled, "They are all Japanese, right?"