"Director Imamura, I've heard of his name for a long time, and he's just a bit of a penny-pincher..."
Naoki Nagayama stood up and bowed to the old man who came with Masahiro Shinoda.
"Nowhere, Director Yongshan is so famous... He has won so many honors..."
Imamura Shohei, who was wearing glasses and looked very polite, smiled and responded. Looking at his face, no one could tell that the films shot by this director were all about exploring the underside of neon lights and the lower body of the human body... dirty and messy
, fetish voyeur, neon people full of desire...
"That's because senior Zhuyu is in front..."
Today Masaki Kobayashi and Masahiro Shinoda helped invite the winner of the previous Palme d'Or to Samadhiju, Shohei Imamura.
Together with Nagisa Oshima, Masako Shinoda and Seijun Suzuki, he is known as the "Four New Wave Directors" in the neon film industry and led the new wave movement of neon films...
At the same time, I also worked with Kobayashi Masaki, so I was invited here~
Twenty years ago, these people were the banners of most emerging filmmakers!
But now, the emerging filmmakers back then have become mainstream, and Imamura Shohei is the most famous director among the leaders.
Two Palme d'Ors have fallen on Neon directors one after another. The success of the old and the new has greatly enhanced Neon's sense of national honor~
If these two award winners call for holding the Tokyo International Film Festival at the same time, it will definitely arouse everyone's attention!
"Imamura-san, please try this year's new Gyokuro tea...it's very fresh and the aroma is better than ever..."
"You can't miss that..."
Kobayashi Masaki also said: "Yes, Naoki-san's tea is top quality!"
After a few words of greeting, Nagayama Naoki invited Imamura Shohei and Shinoda Masahiro to sit down and taste tea in the private room of Samadhiju.
It’s as if I’m just here to make friends today.
"Opening a cafe in a commercial street like Ginza... Nagayama-san is really charming~" Shohei Imamura admired after looking at the antique furnishings in the room, "It really feels like a place of tranquility amidst the chaos!"
"It's just that young people are so angry for a while~" Nagayama Naoki said with a smile, "I just got a little success and then forgot about it..."
"If you're not angry, can you still call yourself a young person?!"
Imamura Shohei actually admires Nagayama Naoki very much. He is young and talented, and has great drive in everything he does... In fact, he is very similar to him when he was young.
When he was young, he worked as Ozu Yasujiro's assistant director, and he was not angry with Ozu Yasujiro's rigid shooting. He was also very angry with those great directors who followed the rules and shot the main theme movies...
Only then did he find a new way and start shooting films with a personal style and against the mainstream... By the way, a new wave of film movement was launched~
Masahiro Shinoda said from the side:
"Yes, this guy Naoki-san didn't even prepare anything yet, so he boasted in front of everyone that he would hold the Tokyo International Film Festival..."
"Haha~" Imamura Shohei laughed, "It's not like we're not prepared for anything... Weren't Masahiro-san and Masaki-san already pulled on the boat? Now they're pulling me on the boat..."
Masaki Kobayashi did not deny it, relying on his deeper qualifications, he said directly:
"Now that Imamura knows everything, what do you think?"
In fact, Imamura Shohei came today as an invitation, and he has already considered the Tokyo International Film Festival.
He admires Naoki Nagayama's talent and drive, and is also very interested in the Tokyo International Film Festival... However, if he wants to get him on board, he still needs to get to know Naoki Nagayama well!
"Hmm...this Gyokuro tea is indeed very good..." Avoiding Kobayashi Masaki's question, Imamura Shohei took a sip of tea, and then sighed slightly, "It is indeed a favorite of the upper class...
.”
Then the conversation changed:
"Naoki-san... I heard that you wrote a novel called "Paradise Lost"?"
"Uh-huh?"
It feels like I haven’t paid attention to this novel for a long time. I have always used the pen name of Sato before. Even if it was revealed in the media that I was the author, there was no positive response... Suddenly hearing it from someone else’s mouth, Naoki Nagayama felt a little strange.
"Ah...that..."
The most loyal person is still not denying it,
"Hi, it's really me..."
"Hahaha~ It's really amazing!"
Imamura Shohei, who has always paid attention to "the lower body of a person", laughed and felt that he had met a similar person.
"I didn't expect Naoki-san to be able to experience it so deeply at such a young age...especially when he died of love at the climax...it's simply amazing..."
"...."
Nagayama Naoki didn't know what to say for a while~ Especially with two old friends here, there was always a feeling of social death~
"Hahahaha~" "That's right!" "The description is indeed very realistic..."
The atmosphere in the box suddenly became much more lively. Several people chatted around the novel, pushing the author aside and flogging him...
After the sexual conversation was over, Imamura Shohei seemed to recall the previous question and asked in a calm tone:
"Naoki-san...Speaking of which, are you planning the Tokyo International Film Festival...to improve your reputation and status?"
"Well..." Nagayama Naoki did not answer immediately, but thought for a while, "Maybe..."
Kobayashi Masaki said with a smile:
"This is not a problem. It is natural for men to want their careers to prosper!"
"People without ambition can't accomplish anything!" Masahiro Shinoda also helped to persuade, "Shanghei-san, this is only good for the Tokyo International Film Festival..."
"I didn't say it was wrong!" Imamura Shohei said with a smile, "You two guys, don't be so nervous~ I just want to know Naoki-san's true thoughts~"
Naoki Nagayama continued:
"Actually, I didn't have this idea at the beginning... until I went to the Cannes Film Festival... Imamura-san, you have been there too, so you should understand the shock..."
"All the filmmakers and movie lovers in the world came to Cannes... countless star directors... all kinds of films... and more importantly
The thing is... I saw over a billion movie deals in just one week..."
"If such an international film festival can be held in Tokyo, it will undoubtedly be a huge boost to the film industry! It is also an opportunity..."
Imamura Shohei nodded and recalled the experience in his mind... That week really shocked him.
"So...you just want to hold a film festival by yourself? What if it doesn't work? What if no one comes to participate? What if you don't get the results you want?"
A series of questions came out of Imamura Shohei's mouth,
"When the time comes, Naoki-san...everyone will see your joke!"
"..." Nagayama Naoki was silent for a moment, then showed a bright smile, "Hahaha, so what..."
"I tried, so what if I failed?!"
"Anyway, I'm so young...there are plenty of opportunities in the future!"
When the other three elderly people in the room heard this, they all felt as if they were being ridiculed. They were all in their sixties!
Turning their eyes to Nagayama Naoki, they realized again that the guy opposite was only in his early twenties... Unlike old people like themselves who cherished the few feathers that were mostly buried in the ground, he still had unlimited possibilities for the future.
Woolen cloth!
When I think about it... I feel a little jealous!
"...."
Looking at the old people with unkind eyes across from him, Nagayama Naoki also felt that he had said the wrong thing and quickly made amends.
"What's more, with the support of so many experienced seniors, the film festival will definitely be a success!"
"..."
Finally, Imamura Shohei sighed,
"Well, since you said so... we seniors can't let you stand in front alone..."
Saying this is a promise! Nagayama Naoki was very happy:
"Haha, that's great!"
"Let's talk about how we can help you stand up~"
Now that he had agreed, Imamura Shohei didn't shy away from anything and directly talked about what happened next~
"Imamura-san...what do you think of the position of chairman of the jury?"
"..."
.......
Fuji TV building.
Naoki Nagayama came to Fuji TV in the evening and was in a good mood~
I secured a big boss in the afternoon, and two days later I was really secure at the Tokyo International Film Festival planning meeting...
Imamura Shohei not only represents himself, but also represents all the directors who participated in the New Wave Movement of Film and the filmmakers who recognized this movement! He also has a huge reputation among the people~
So now Naoki Nagayama came to Fuji TV in a good mood, preparing to pick up his girlfriend for a big dinner in the evening.
But since I came to the TV station, I naturally wanted to meet acquaintances, so Naoki Nagayama came to the office of the production team by familiar routes.
"Naoki-san?"
Nishi Rumi first saw Nagayama Naoki, and then she shouted out in surprise, and Sugiura Oyasu and Akimoto Yasusu next to her also looked over.
"Naoki-san, why are you here today?" Sugiura Otai quickly stood up to greet him, "Sit down quickly~"
"I'm here to pick up Akina..." Nagayama Naoki and several familiar employees nodded, then sat down, "What were you talking about just now?"
"We were talking about my romance with a variety show." Yasushi Akimoto interrupted, ""The Love Master" has started to air..."
"Eh? When?"
Nagayama Naoki said in surprise,
"I didn't seem to notice..."
"...."
Yasushi Akimoto's mood suddenly became depressed. Naoki Nagayama's reaction showed that this program did not arouse heated discussion among the audience.
Sugiura Otae quickly said: "Just last Thursday... the ratings were pretty good, reaching 25%!"
"It turns out it was last Thursday... I said why didn't I pay attention!" Nagayama Naoki patted his forehead, "That must be because of Matsuda Seiko-san's wedding! At that time, everyone was discussing this wedding.
....”
"Yes, yes~" Nishi Rumi also nodded. Matsuda Seiko's 200 million wedding is definitely the dream of every ordinary unmarried young woman. "It's so gorgeous! By the way, Naoki-san, you went to the scene, right?"
!”
"Hi, Akina and I went to the scene together!"
"It's so enviable!"
Everyone in the room can be regarded as the backbone of the entertainment industry, but the venue is so big, they can't even be included in the list of 500 celebrities.
After talking to Nishi Rumi for a few words, Nagayama Naoki returned to the previous topic:
"I just saw you looking a little worried... The ratings are pretty good~"
"I'm just a little worried that I won't jump off a cliff in the second episode!"
Yasushi Akimoto is a little worried. You must know that when the first romance drama was Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori's "Journey of Love", the entire program team was very confident, because every episode has something attractive...
...
Skiing in Hokkaido, walking in the woods, the sea of flowers in the holiday house, the maple leaves in the Red Fish Garden... I still remember them all vividly when I think of them.
However, in the current "Love Master", the scheming and conflicts of the love masters in the vacation villa, although very interesting and sweet, are not as bright as before...
"Definitely not!" Nagayama Naoki patted Akimoto Yasushi on the shoulder, "I have great confidence in Akimoto-san!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! I don’t know why, but Yasushi Akimoto is very moved at this moment! Although he has always regarded Naoki Nagayama as his opponent, but he has been recognized by his opponent, isn’t this the best thing?
Admit it?!
This is the bond between real men, right?!
"Arigado, Naoki-san!"
However, I was moved. Sugiura Otaishi still had to be responsible for the ratings of the show. Taking advantage of Naoki Nagayama being here, he also asked him to help give ideas.
"Since you are a love expert..." Naoki Nagayama touched his chin, "Why don't you edit some controversial scenes and use them as a preview for the next episode? For example, two conversations that were clearly at different times were edited into a quarrel.
What does it look like?”
"Or in other scenes, such as two people already in love, cutting a scene of a third person looking at each other? Leaving suspense..."
"Your TV station should be more familiar with these than me~"
This little trick is the favorite of those who create short videos in the future! Strong conflict, high turnover... attract others' attention in the shortest time!
Sugiura Oitai and Akimoto Yasushi looked at each other and nodded...
In fact, they are also doing editing, but they have not broken through the bottom line... After all, this era is still very simple. If you edit indiscriminately, it is not a lie~
But...it seems like there's no harm in giving it a try?
In other respects, Naoki Nagayama doesn't have any good ideas. After all, the program has already been produced.
After chatting for a while, looking at the time, Naoki Nagayama was ready to go to the studio to pick up Akina Nakamori...
But at this time, Sugiura Oita suddenly thought of something:
"By the way, Naoki-san...that game you said 'of course' before, can we make it into a variety show?"
"Oh? Are you going to do a comedy show?"
"No... I just want to try out the effect of using it as an interactive game in other programs first..." Sugiura Otayoshi didn't hide anything and directly expressed his thoughts.
"Haha, of course~"
Naoki Nagayama told them about this game before and had no intention of turning it into a show himself. Now he doesn't seem to be that interested in planning a variety show.
"But...it's best to find guests who can play a little bit...for example, Tamori-san, Akashi family saury... Speaking of which, Kitano Takeshi can also try...him
Those kind of bad jokes are also very funny!”
"This game needs a constant comedian to keep it interesting!"
Sugiura Otai looked grateful:
"Hey, I'll keep an eye out!"
"Yeah, it's almost time~" Nagayama Naoki said to everyone, "Then I'll go pick up Akina!"
