Wu Jianye was sitting in the living room. There was a cup of steaming tea on the coffee table in front of him. Sitting opposite him were Han Heping, Huang Jianxin and Yu Dong!
"You two are just trying to catch up, I haven't directed a movie in years!" Wu Jianye looked at the three of them helplessly.
"Teacher Wu, you really need to come forward for this movie. Others don't have this appeal!" Han Heping persuaded.
"Come on, there are quite a few directors with such appeal in China, and you, China Film Group, are taking the lead. The gift film you made a few years ago was quite good!"
After Wu Jianye took a sip of tea, he continued: "Besides, you have already retreated, why were you invited out again?"
Han Heping had already retired in 2014. After his retirement, Han Heping kept a very low profile and almost never appeared in the news. Unexpectedly, he came out again this time just to ask himself to come out!
Huang Jianxin also advised: "Director Wu, you haven't made a film for so many years. Don't you feel itchy at all? Moreover, this year is still your 60th year. In this meaningful year, make a film for the country."
Wouldn’t a gift film be more meaningful?”
Han Heping, Huang Jianxin, and Yu Dong came to Xishan Villa, actually hoping that Wu Jianye could be in charge of this year's gift film.
Yu Dong also said: "That's right, Director Wu, we have been waiting to see your movie again for these years!"
Wu Jianye said helplessly: "I haven't directed a movie in so many years. Aren't you afraid that I will mess it up for you?"
As soon as the three of them heard what Wu Jianye said, they knew that Wu Jianye was already a little moved, and smiles immediately appeared on their faces.
"How can we be worried? In recent years, not only us, but also the majority of movie fans also hope to see your movies, Director Wu!" Huang Jianxin said with a smile.
Since the incident at the Directors Guild in 2010, Wu Jianye's reputation has been known to many young people. CCTV's movie channel has even launched a special feature on Wu Jianye's movies. Many fans have expressed their hope on the Internet.
Jian Ye can come back to filming.
In the past few years, there have been some news about Wu Jianye returning to filming, but in the end it turned out to be false.
Wu Jianye thought for a moment and said, "Okay, let me think about this matter!"
He hasn’t directed a movie in these years, and let them tell it, Wu Jianye’s hands are really itchy!
Han Heping said quickly: "Teacher Wu, you must hurry up. Our film is going to be released on November this year!"
Wu Jianye nodded and said: "Don't worry, I will give you an accurate answer tomorrow!"
"Haha, then we'll be waiting for your good news!" Han Heping laughed.
Yu Dong said happily: "This time I can finally cooperate with you, Director Wu!"
This year’s gift film is jointly invested by China Film, Tangting Culture, and Bona Pictures.
Although Tangting Culture and Bona Pictures have cooperated many times before, and even Wu Jianye is the largest shareholder of Bona Pictures, Wu Jianye himself has never cooperated with Bona Pictures in a film.
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The last three people left the Xishan Villa with satisfied smiles.
After the three people left, Zhu Xian came to Wu Jianye and asked, "Do you really plan to come back?"
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "It's not really a comeback, it's just that my hands are itchy."
Zhu Xian nodded, without thinking too much, and said: "Since you want to film here, then I will go to the Caribbean. Yiyi's child has just been born, and the air there is more suitable for the child's growth!"
Wu Nianyi and Liu Yifei had secretly married the year before last, mainly because they couldn't do it without getting married...
After the two got married, Liu Yifei did not retire, but her state was somewhat like that of Zhu Hao when Wu Jianye and Zhu Hao just got married, and he only took on movies that interested him.
After several years of training, Wu Nianyi has now successfully taken over Wu Jianye's industry, and is also studying his own business. At this time, Wu Jianye happens to have nothing to do.
And the focus of Zhu Xian's life is also on raising his grandson.
Compared with Wu Nianyi's stability, Wu Qichen and Wu Luoxin left Wu Jianye scratching his head a bit. Both of them are still single. As for the youngest one who is not yet an adult, there is no need to worry too early.
"Okay, I'll go over and join you after I finish working on this movie!" Wu Jianye said with a smile.
Now the others stay in the Caribbean all year round, but rarely return to China. If Han Heping hadn't called Wu Jianye this time, Wu Jianye might not have come back.
As he got older, his sleep became lighter. Wu Jianye got up at around four in the morning, made himself a cup of strong tea, then went to the garden and started boxing!
It is precisely these decades of daily exercise that have made Wu Jianye very healthy. Therefore, at this time, Wu Jianye looks much younger than his peers, and his body is also much stronger.
After a set of punches, Wu Jianye saw Dai Zhen coming to the garden wearing sportswear.
"Didn't I say you don't have to come so early?" Wu Jianye said while wiping the sweat on his face with a towel.
Dai Zhen chuckled and said, "I have nothing to do. Besides, I'm old and can't sleep anymore!"
"How about it? You are over fifty, have you ever thought about retiring?" Wu Jianye asked with a smile.
Dai Zhen said: "No, it's good now. You don't know that my man is a workaholic. He flew to Europe two days ago. If I retire, I will be too bored at home!"
Wu Jianye chuckled and said, "It's up to you!"
After breakfast, Wu Jianye called Han Heping and told him that he agreed!
After hearing this, Han Heping was naturally very happy.
So this morning, China Film, Tangting Culture, and Bona Pictures jointly announced that Wu Jianye was invited to serve as the chief director of this year's gift film!
As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused an uproar. No one expected that after the New Year of 2016, the first big news in the entertainment industry would be that Wu Jianye would go out to film a movie!
Although this circle is said to be forgetful, 10 years ago, Wu Jianye caused a huge sensation in the domestic entertainment circle with just one Weibo post.
Even though it has been five years since such a sensation, it is still particularly memorable. As Han Heping said, young people today want to see what Wu Jianye, a director who has been mythologized in China, is like.
Can you still keep up with the trend of this era?
The so-called myth is only a myth when it is high up and out of reach of others!
But when this myth chooses to come to the world, it is actually no longer a myth, and people will look at everything with a critical eye.
And that’s what Wu Jianye is doing now!
Afterwards, Wu Jianye thought about it for a while, and five years later, he posted a second message on his Weibo.
Preparations for the new movie "My Motherland and Me" have officially begun. It will be a series of seven short stories that connect the vicissitudes of China over the past few decades. I hope everyone will like it!
It is still a simple Weibo, but it was still forwarded by countless people in the circle in the shortest time, causing a huge sensation. This Weibo also instantly reached the top of the hot search list!
It is precisely because of this that Wu Jianye's mobile phone and WeChat messages never stopped, and all his former friends called to ask about Wu Jianye's specific situation!
Wu Jianye gave a unified answer in his circle of friends.
The film has just begun preparations, and the script has just begun to be written. As for what happens next, I will let you know one by one!
After completing the reply in the circle of friends, Wu Jianye began to write the script.
I thought I could write the script with peace of mind, but unexpectedly someone came to Xishan Villa.
"Old Wu, you finally plan to make a movie again!" Zhao Fei came to Wu Jianye's study with excitement on his face, "I don't care, this time I have to be the photographer of the movie!"
Since Wu Jianye retired, Zhao Fei has never collaborated with Wu Jianye again. Although Zhao Fei has firmly become the number one photographer in the country over the years, and there are countless disciples and grandchildren who have come out from under him, but
For Zhao Fei, his favorite thing is filming a movie with Wu Jianye!
Wu Jianye leaned on the sofa and said with a smile: "I didn't say I didn't need you, but can you keep up with the physical strength?"
Zhao Fei is over fifty this year. Filmmaking, especially photography, is a physically demanding job. To be honest, Wu Jianye is a little worried.
Zhao Fei chuckled and said: "Don't worry, it's no problem. Besides, now we also have apprentices!"
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "As long as there are no problems on your side."
Zhao Fei looked very happy and said: "I knew you definitely didn't tell me. How about it? Have you figured out who to look for behind the scenes?"
Wu Jianye said: "It's almost the same. Our old brothers have now become well-known directors in China. Although they all say that time is fine, they can't be delayed for too long. It just so happens that this movie,
Seven stories, then it’s good to find seven assistant directors!”
“And we’ll also take this opportunity to have a good gathering together!”
Zhao Fei immediately nodded and said: "Yes, now I guess you are the only one who has the ability to bring them together. I guess China Film Group also has such considerations!"
For the movie "My Motherland and Me", Wu Jianye did not intend to let each director be responsible for a story. He would serve as the chief director himself. Wu Jianye would personally direct the seven stories, and the seven directors he hired
He will serve as the assistant director of each story to help him complete the film!
When Wu Jianye announced that he would be responsible for this year's gift film, the movie "My Motherland and Me" became the biggest entertainment news this year.
In the eyes of some young people, one thing that makes them very happy is that Wu Jianye can communicate with them about the movie like a young person through the Internet!
For example, the next day, Wu Jianye updated his Weibo again.
"My Motherland and Me" consists of seven stories, namely "The Night Before", "Encounter", "Win the Championship", "Return", "Hello Yanjing", "Day Meteor", and "Convoy"!
At the same time, I plan to invite seven domestic directors to serve as assistant directors of this film to help me complete this film!
As soon as the news came out, it immediately aroused wild speculation among netizens, who all wanted to know who Wu Jianye could invite to be the assistant director of this movie!
"I guess they must be the top directors in the country, including Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Pants, etc. I'm not curious at all!"
"Are you upstairs dreaming again? These people are all the top directors in the country. According to their status in the world, how can they still serve as other people's assistant directors?"
"Compared to them, I think the younger generation of directors are more likely to have potential. I have studied Director Wu's films before. In his time, the assistant directors used in his films were all new directors with potential!"
"On the top floor..."
It's not just the ordinary melon-eating people who are very curious. In fact, people in the industry are also very curious. Actors from the crew often ask about their directors.
"Director, have you received Director Wu's invitation?"
However, Wu Jianye did not keep them confused for too long. After all, the film was to be released on November 1, so Wu Jianye also had to race against time.
So soon Wu Jianye announced the candidate for the first assistant director on his Weibo!
Assistant director of the first unit "The Night Before" of "My Motherland and Me": Jiang Yu!
"Sunny Days", "The Guild is Coming", "The Sun Also Rises", "Let the Bullets Fly", "One Step Away"!
Although Jiang Xiang has only directed five films so far, in the hearts of movie fans, Jiang Xiang is definitely the top talented director in the country. No one expected that the first assistant director announced by Wu Jianye would be Jiang Xiang.
They are not only excited but also full of expectations for the subsequent directors!
In almost one day, Wu Jianye announced the candidates for all seven assistant directors.
The assistant director in charge of the second unit "Encounter" of "My Motherland and Me" is Zhang Yimou, who is known as the national teacher!
The assistant director of the third unit "Win the Championship" is Xu Zheng, who has become the top domestic box office director with the "囧 Series" trilogy. In recent years, Xu Zheng has always been the guarantee of box office among domestic new directors.
The assistant director of the fourth unit "Return" is Zhou Xingchi. Zhou Xingchi's filming speed is increasingly comparable to Jiang Xiang. Whenever his new film appears, it will be a carnival for movie fans!
The assistant director of the fifth unit "Hello Yanjing" is Feng Pants. No one is more suitable for this theme than him!
The assistant director of the sixth unit "Daytime Meteor" is Chen Kaige. Although there are constant voices that Chen Kaige began to decline after "Farewell My Concubine", it is undeniable that among the top directors in China today,
There has always been a place for Chen Kaige. More importantly, after 2010, Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou returned to Tangting Culture and made some top art films!
The deputy director of the seventh unit "Convoy" is Ning Hao. This director who has made his mark in Tangting Culture has become a dark horse at the domestic box office with his movie "Crazy Stone". His movies are a guarantee of quality in the hearts of movie fans!
"Fairy lineup!"
This is the title given by major media and portal websites after Wu Jianye announced the candidate for assistant director!
Even though the starring lineup has not been announced at this time, it is enough to attract everyone's attention.
However, at this time, the doors of China Film, Tangting Culture, and Bona Pictures were also blocked by major brokerage companies. With the lineup of Wu Jianye and these seven directors, they wanted to recommend their own artists to the crew.
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