The Qiao Family Courtyard is known as "a pearl of northern residential architecture in the Qing Dynasty".
Even friends who have never been to the Qiao Family Courtyard should have seen its elegance in the movie "Raise the Red Lantern" or the TV series "Qiao Family Courtyard".
As one of the auspicious places of Shanxi merchant culture, the Qiao Family Courtyard has rich cultural connotations and a strong humanistic atmosphere. It can be said to be a living specimen for studying ancient folk residences.
Tianzhuangzhuang and Wang Jiarui have been here once before, but that time because Wu Jianye was attacked unexpectedly, we didn’t take a good look at it!
Because of the attack, they came here this time, and Wang Jiarui followed them closely. At this time, he felt very lucky. Fortunately, Wu Jianye met the son of the old Dai family, otherwise what would have happened in Zhaoyu
He didn't know what happened and how the county government was affected, but he was definitely going to be unlucky.
"The most famous thing about Qiao Family Courtyard is their 'Four Halls and One Garden'. The four halls are 'Zai Zhong Hall', 'Dexing Hall', 'Ning Shou Hall', and 'Baoyuan Hall'. One garden refers to
It's the 'Qiao Family Garden', and where we are now is the central hall of the Qiao Family Courtyard.
The Qiao Family Courtyard was built in the 20th year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (AD 1755). It is named after the Qiao family's residence, including Qiao Zhiyong, a leader of Shanxi merchants in the Ming and Qing dynasties and a commercial capitalist at home and abroad. It covers a total area of more than 25600 square meters.
There are a total of 18 large courtyards, 41 small courtyards, and 731 houses."
Wu Jianye and the others, under the leadership of Wang Jiarui, had a complete appreciation of the style of the Qiao Family Courtyard. However, at this time, the Qiao Family Courtyard had not yet become famous for many film and television works, so even if this courtyard is in Zhaoyu
It is very famous, but in fact the protection measures are not very good, and spots can be seen everywhere.
At this time, the four of them were standing next to the brick-carved screen wall. On the brick-carved screen wall was a picture of "Hundred Longevity", which consisted of 100 seal script characters of "Shou" in different shapes. On both sides was a picture inscribed by Zuo Zongtang.
A meaningful couplet: "If you harm others, you will be able to restore the natural order; if you accumulate morality, you will be able to write articles."
"Are the descendants of the Qiao family still there?" Zhao Fei asked softly.
"Yes, but now they are no longer in Zhaoyu. Most of the descendants of the Qiao family are in Yanjing!" Wang Jiarui said.
"Oh, that's it!" Zhao Fei nodded, and then curiously asked Wu Jianye: "Old Wu, I just read the script. Basically, we only need one yard. Which one do you like?"
Already?"
The entire movie "Raise the Red Lantern" was almost shot in a courtyard, and the largest viewing angle was when it was on the roof, so even if Qiao's courtyard was used as the shooting location this time, it would not
The entire Qiao family compound was used.
Wu Jianye thought for a moment and said: "'In the middle hall'!"
Tianzhuangzhuang said from the side: "I also think 'in the middle hall' is the most appropriate!"
Zhao Fei took his camera and took a photo of the brick screen wall, then smiled and said: "Old Wu, I am really impressed by you. When you wrote "The Peacock Princess", you could think of Yun Dian.
I have written a story about Shanxi Province, and now I have written another story about Jin Province. Where did you get so many story materials in your mind?"
Wu Jianye's camera was broken and must not be usable. Seeing Zhao Fei taking pictures there, he felt a little angry and said, "Of course I am reading. Do you think they are all the same as you? Old men are still so timid.
, I heard that Zhang Huijun and the others told a ghost story at night, so you didn’t dare to sleep?"
Zhao Fei's face turned red, "That one doesn't dare to sleep anymore. This is just spreading rumors!"
"hehe!"
One of the fun things in the 4o3 dormitory is teasing Zhao Fei. It used to be about buying train tickets, and now it’s the same thing about telling ghost stories. Zhang Huijun and the others often start telling ghost stories after the school’s power goes out. The eloquence of these people,
They were all top-notch, and the stories were told with great emotion. After finishing the story, you could see Zhao Fei covering his head with the quilt, and then these people remained silent. After more than ten minutes, someone suddenly said something.
The strange noise can scare Zhao Fei so much that he jumps on the bed.
The most interesting thing was that after telling the ghost story, Zhao Fei wanted to go to the toilet, but he was afraid and held it in for most of the night. He didn't dare to go to the toilet until dawn...
"It's okay if you're not afraid. Anyway, the three of us can't fit in one room. Then you can have a room by yourself!" Gianzhuang Zhuang said witheringly.
"One room is just one room!" Zhao Fei said, holding his neck.
"By the way, I forgot to tell you. If you hear any noise at night, don't be afraid. You also know that this is an ancient capital for thousands of years. Even if there are some things that cannot be explained by science, it is understandable!" Tianzhuangzhuang
continued.
"Tianzhuangzhuang!" Zhao Fei looked at Tianzhuangzhuang with a red face and shouted loudly.
The four of them followed the stairs to the roof. Wu Jianye stood on the roof, looking at Courtyard No. 4 directly below, and said to Zhao Fei: "Zhao Fei, when the movie starts shooting, there needs to be an overhead shot here.
, I want to show the layering of the scenery in the scene, and clearly show the movement trajectory and spatial relationship of the subject!"
Zhao Fei stretched out his hands and placed them in front of his eyes, showing a square frame. He gestured for a while and said, "No problem!"
Wu Jianye nodded and continued: "With the mirror image during shooting, this picture must present a depressing atmosphere!"
"Don't worry!" Zhao Fei said confidently.
Wu Jianye patted Zhao Fei on the shoulder, then went to see the dark room that symbolized the peak of the feudal system, and said to Tianzhuangzhuang: "When filming this section, be sure to remind me to pay attention to the furnishings inside.
Although the scene will only appear once in the movie, it must give the audience an extremely depressing feeling!"
Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at Wu Jianye's serious expression and said, "Are you a little nervous?"
Wu Jianye let out a long breath, could he not be nervous? This was his first film as a director, and it was such a film that would be highly praised by later generations. It would be strange to say that he was not nervous.
“It’s okay, but it’s not a big problem!”
"It's okay, everyone has a first time. Besides, everyone believes in your ability!" Tianzhuangzhuang patted Wu Jianye on the shoulder and smiled.
Zhao Fei joked next to him: "That's right, most of the people will be our classmates by then, so let's work together!"
Wu Jianye smiled and said nothing more, and continued to look at the scenery here, comparing it with the picture in his mind!
At night, a few people did not leave, but took a look at the night here. After all, there are many night scenes in the movie.
However, due to the power supply, there is not much to see here.
On the way back, Wu Jianye asked Wang Jiarui about craftsmen in Zhaoyu who could make lanterns, and Wang Jiarui also recommended a candidate for Wu Jianye.
night!
Guesthouse, Wu Jianye, Tianzhuangzhuang, and Zhao Fei were sitting in the guesthouse room.
Wu Jianye held a slowly burning cigarette in his hand and explained his shooting ideas to the two of them, "Although red lanterns will be used to express many meanings in the film, the main theme of this film is
The color is still cold black and gray. By using these two tones, we can show the characters’ deep-seated resentment and endless sadness in the play..."
Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhao Fei's accomplishments in the professional field are of course beyond mention. After Wu Jianye said it once, the two of them could understand what Wu Jianye meant.
In fact, if you simply watch this movie, it is not a very good movie, and the story is a bit cliché. However, it is the countless metaphors added to the movie, as well as the director's own ideas, that finally made it
He became an excellent classic.
If this movie were placed in the fast food era of later generations, then Wu Jianye can conclude that the probability of this movie being a hit is higher than the 'science fiction love masterpiece' he invested in before his rebirth...
However, it is precisely the inclusiveness of this era that makes this movie a classic. Coupled with the blessing of European Film Festival awards, it is naturally a classic among classics!
The three of them chatted very late, and around two o'clock, they finally felt a little sleepy.
"Okay, let's stop talking today. We have to go see the venue tomorrow!" Wu Jianye was ready to rest.
Zhao Fei looked slightly stunned, and then said: "Don't worry, I still have a lot of questions!"
Wu Jianye shook his head and said, "If you have any questions, let's talk about it tomorrow. If you're sleepy, go to bed early!"
"You are a very irresponsible director. This is your first movie. How can you discourage comrades just because they are sleepy?" Zhao Fei said reluctantly.
Tianzhuangzhuang was sitting on his bed and had already begun to take off his clothes to sleep. He glanced at the excited Zhao Fei and said, "Don't you dare to sleep alone?"
Zhao Fei immediately blushed and shouted: "Who dares not sleep? If you don't want to talk, I will go back to sleep!"
After saying that, Zhao Fei angrily stood up and left. Wu Jianye and Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at each other and smiled, and Tian Zhuangzhuang stretched out his hand.
Hold out a finger: "1!"
Two fingers: "2!"
Three fingers: "3!"
When all five fingers stretched out and shouted: "5", the door opened, and Zhao Fei appeared in front of the two of them aggrievedly, holding his own quilt.
"My room smells bad, I want to sleep in your room!"
Gianzhuangzhuang smiled and said: "Okay, you sleep in this room, and I will sleep in that room!"
Wu Jianye smiled on the other bed and said: "Okay, stop teasing Zhao Fei!" Then he said to Zhao Fei: "There are two beds, one for me and Zhuang Zhuang, who are you going to sleep with?"
Zhao Fei glanced at Tianzhuangzhuang and said, "I won't sleep with Zhuangzhuang because he snores in his sleep!" After saying that, he hugged his own quilt and lay down next to Wu Jianye.
"I'm not honest when I sleep. When the time comes, I'll kick you down, but don't scream in pain!" Wu Jianye joked.
"snort!"
.......
In the following days, Wu Jianye and the three of them stayed in Qiao's courtyard almost every day, looking at each concubine's room and discussing the scenery of each room.
For example, in the room of the third wife Mei Shan, Tian Zhuangzhuang put forward his opinion before Wu Jianye opened his mouth.
"Since the third wife is an opera singer, we should decorate this room into a room with Peking opera characteristics, and at the same time retain some of the objects she used when she was singing. This can not only express the identity of the third wife, but also
A metaphor for the hidden affair between her and Dr. Gao!"
"I think so too. When the time comes, the scene of four people playing mahjong has already been written in the script, and Dr. Gao will specially include the finale scene when Mrs. One and Three take the stage." Wu Jianye said.
The progress of that scene can be expressed naturally. The third wife can freely call outsiders to play mahjong at home, which shows the doting and arrogant character of the third wife. Then, through Dr. Gao’s dialogue and the phonograph playing behind him,
Ziru, showed that he was no stranger in this room, and then Songlian saw the scene under the mahjong table. It can be said that everything was so natural.
Discussions like this happen every day. Sometimes, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhao Fei will put forward some different opinions based on their own ideas. What Wu Jianye has to do is to choose from these opinions that are beneficial to the film.
some things.
A week later.
"Okay, we've almost finished watching here. Can we go back and tell the studio and the academy that the actors can come over to experience life and rehearse!" Tianzhuangzhuang said.
Wu Jianye nodded, "I think it's okay. Let's discuss the accommodation with the county government tomorrow and we can leave!"
Unlike in later generations, even county towns have many hotels. In this era, the only place in Zhaoyu that can accommodate dozens of people is the county guest house. However, due to the number of people, you must report to the county in advance.
Be prepared!
The next day, Wu Jianye came to the county government again and communicated their situation with the county government, and the county government expressed support for their filming mission.
Wu Jianye thought of the character Yan'er and wondered if Dai Zhaoan had found Ru Shen, so he called Dai Zhaoan to inquire about the matter. Unexpectedly, Dai Zhaoan actually found Ru Shen.
In fact, it was not Dai Zhaoan who found it, but Gong Yin.
"How did Axue find Ru Sheng?" Wu Jianye asked curiously on the phone.
Dai Zhaoan smiled and said: "It turns out that Ru Sheng's father and Gong Yin's father knew each other. I met Gong Yin in the factory two days ago and happened to talk to her about this matter. Who knew that there was such a thing between them?
Where is Layer Yuanyuan, why didn’t Gong Yin tell you?”
How can I tell? Wu Jianye has been busy with filming during this period and has not contacted anyone else at all. Now that he doesn't have a mobile phone, Gong Yin and the others will naturally not be able to find him.
After hanging up the phone, Wu Jianye thought for a while. He should not have any interaction with Zhu Xie when he was filming this movie. In other words, even if Ru Sheng came to the crew, he would not know about his affairs with Zhu Xie. Naturally,
Gong Yin would not know.
So he called Gong Ying, and Gong Ying was naturally very happy when he received a call from Wu Jianye.
Taking credit, he said: "I helped you find the actor you wanted, how can you thank me?"
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "I don't want to say thank you for the great kindness, I can only promise it with my body!"
"Go and take advantage of me!"
Through the phone, Wu Jianye could see Gong Yin's slightly raised mouth on the other end of the phone.
"But this matter may be a bit troublesome!"
What Gong Ying said next made Wu Jianye slightly stunned and asked: "Why is it so troublesome?"
"Ru Shen is currently in her third year of high school. His family doesn't seem to agree with her filming a movie at this time!"
"If you don't agree, you mean there's still room for discussion?" Wu Jianye is naturally not a person who gives up easily.
"Well, it's just that you, a great director, have to take action in person!" Gong Yin smiled on the other end of the phone. In fact, she could convince Ru Sheng's family, but he and Wu Jianye hadn't seen each other for a long time, so he naturally hoped that Wu Jian would