"This is probably the best black humor script in China."
Zhou Xingchi read the script carefully. Although he only read it once and didn't savor it carefully, he couldn't help but be amazed.
"Is it a black humor comedy?" Song Ge, who had finished watching the game long ago like Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit, nodded, "Indeed, it is worse than Ning Hao's "Crazy" series, although the plot is not as twists and turns as Ning Hao's, lol The points are not so dense, and there are no twists and turns in the multi-line narrative, but such a straightforward description of the characters' lives and emotional entanglements makes it more immersive."
"It's black humor, not comedy." Zhou Xingchi retorted rudely.
"Uh" Song Ge touched his nose. Isn't black humor just comedy? Although he is not a film major, he still knows a little bit about movies.
However, Zhou Xingchi's character is so direct, and Song Ge doesn't take it seriously.
Li Qian smiled and said, "Actually, what Mr. Song and Director Zhou said are right. The overall atmosphere of the movie and the details of life are very relaxed and pleasant, and there is no sense of depression at all. Even the scenes were mainly in warm colors. At first glance,
It's really easy to watch as a comedy.
However, in retrospect, many details will make people shudder. To be precise, this is a false perfect world like a utopia, implying a caged bird-style survival tragedy. It should be a black humor tragedy, but at the end Truman jumped out of this
In a perfect world, people can’t help but cheer for him, and there’s nothing wrong with black humor comedy.”
"Yes, the ending is beautiful." Zhou Xingchi nodded and said with emotion, "Thank you Director Li for letting me see such an excellent comedy script. I have benefited a lot."
Song Ge also laughed and said, "I was also surprised. Director Li would have made a high-quality comedy film, but I didn't expect it to be such a meaningful film. With this script alone, it can already be called a classic."
"
"Actually, it doesn't mean much. It's just a ridiculous and impossible story. It's just that most office workers are similar to Truman. Truman's daily life and people's experiences are like replicas, very close to reality.
Li Qian shook his head, "The rigid and unchanging social life suppresses people's individuality. Everyone is a part of the huge machine of society, no matter whether you are willing to be who you are in life, or whether you are willing to accept this.
This formulaic life, society and everything else will promote your growth."
"If you put it that way, it's a bit like a reality movie." Song Ge pondered.
"It doesn't matter how you understand it. It's not the Monkey King. There is only one person in a thousand people's hearts. Let's understand each person's experience by watching the movie." Li Qian smiled.
"I have analyzed several of Director Li's previous films. Except for the first "Frequency of Life and Death", which can connect across time and space to make up for regrets, the following films are all full of tragedy. Do you think tragedy is the theme of life?" Zhou Xingchi
asked.
"tragedy?"
Li Qian was a little strange, but looking back, it seems that it can be said that way.
In "Moon", Clone No. 5 is a tragedy. Although Clone No. 6 returns to Earth, the clone is only set to have a lifespan of 3 years. In addition, people must reject him, which is also a tragedy.
In "A Perfect World" the protagonist dies directly.
The protagonist of "I Am Legend" lived alone for so many years and finally died.
"I'm Not the God of Medicine" Lu benefited and Huang Mao also died.
"No, I just feel that hope is the theme of life." Li Qian smiled and said, "In "Moon", clone 5 gave the hope of life to clone 6, and the protagonist of "Perfect World" also wanted to give hope to the little boy.
To die in a perfect world, "I Am Legend" left hope to mankind, needless to say, "The God of Medicine"."
There are both sides. The problem is not what the movie is about, but the state of mind of the people watching the movie.
Zhou Xingchi is probably the kind of person he said himself who thinks tragedy is the theme of life. Looking at his speechless look and the melancholy on his face, it seems like all the sorrow in the world is gathering in his heart.
But when he smiles, he is so contagious. He is really a contradictory person.
"So that's it." Zhou Xingchi nodded slightly and said with a smile, "I like the role of Truman very much. If it were twenty years ago, I would have wanted to be in this incredible movie."
Li Qian said, "You don't have to be 20 years younger. Even if you are ten years younger, I will find you, Director Zhou, to play the role first."
"That's such a pity." Song Ge said aside.
Deng Chao looked depressed as he listened, thinking that he was just a substitute.
However, if you think about it carefully, there is really no one more suitable for this role than Zhou Xingchi.
"Actually, if Director Zhou was not busy with his own movie, I would have invited you to play the role of producer. To a certain extent, it is actually very suitable. You are aloof and alone, locked in the sky.
Top." Li Qian said with some regret.
"Producer?"
Zhou Xingchi was a little surprised and then fell into deep thought.
Who is the producer on "The Truman Show"?
Filming a program non-stop for 30 years, having to watch Truman all the time, is equivalent to spending his entire youth, adulthood and old age on Truman.
He is a lonely man, and so is he.
His only sustenance is the show, The Truman. He has acted in movies for half his life, and he relies on movies to express his heart. He has no friends.
He regards Truman as his own child, but in fact he doesn't love Truman. He also can't say that he loves movies much. He doesn't even like "The King of Comedy", which is regarded as his autobiography. He regards movies more as a book.
a medium of expression.
He is domineering and tries to control everything, and he does the same with his own movies.
He creates a paradise in the show, and his movies are also a kind of sustenance for himself.
It seems, really a bit similar?
wrong.
The producer was wrong and he was not.
But is the outside world really better than a false utopia? Most ordinary people would prefer to stay in a false utopia.
Did the producers make any mistakes?
Zhou Xingchi shook his head with regret and said with a smile, "It's a pity that you didn't invite me."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was really surprised.
After "Yangtze River No. 7" sold 200 million yuan in 2008, Zhou Xingchi was able to sell even this kind of subject, allowing everyone to see his box office appeal. After that, it was not that no company invited him, but no matter how high the salary was, all of them were
Refused.
In addition, he no longer acted in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", and everyone in the industry thought that Zhou Xingchi would never act again in the future.
But the meaning behind his words now is that he clearly wants to play this role.
This is surprising. After "Shaolin Soccer", Zhou Xingchi basically made one movie every four years, which is evident in his leanness. Now after reading the script, he expressed his willingness to star, and he is not the leading actor.
However, even if I wanted to act, there was nothing I could do.
Li Qian shook his head and planned to end this topic.
But teacher Jin Shijie suddenly laughed and said, "In that case, let's do it. Otherwise, it would be a pity. It is your pity and the audience's pity."
"Teacher Jin?" Li Qian was stunned.
"Director Li, you just have enough time, why don't you change my role and let Director Zhou play the role of producer."
Li Qian shook his head, "This is inappropriate."
Jin Shijie suddenly laughed and said, "I'm not a young man. It's not a big deal if I miss this role. On the contrary, it's an opportunity for you to cooperate. I don't know how many years it will come. The audience also hopes to see Zhou Xingchi play Li Qian's comedy."
, the future will also be a good story.”
In this case, Li Qian stopped being pretentious and said, "Thank you, Teacher Jin. Our company has many movies every year, and I dare not name the protagonists, but there is definitely no shortage of dramas."
"It's enough to act." Jin Shijie chuckled.
"What do you think, Director Zhou?" Li Qian looked at Zhou Xingchi.
"Teacher Jin said so, of course I acted." Zhou Xingchi also smiled and agreed. He really doesn't act in his own plays anymore. Directing and acting by oneself is a very painful thing. As he gets older, he can no longer bear it.
Such a high-intensity job.
As for not taking other people's roles, the biggest reason is that Zhou Xingchi's requirements for directors and scripts are too high, and no one likes them.
However, "The Truman Show" is definitely a classic based on Li Qian's standards. He has some similarities with the role of the producer. He plays half of himself. In addition, the work intensity is not very high and he doesn't even have to move around.
It was decided happily like this. It happened that the role of the producer was separate from everyone else's, and they were all moved to the back. A month was enough for Zhou Xingchi.
"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" will be released during the Spring Festival next year, and he has enough time.
The only unhappy person is Song Ge, who now wants to give himself a slap in the face.
I talked about Li Qian with Xuke before, but it turned out that Xuke went to help Li Qian make a movie.
I talked about Li Qian with Zhou Xingchi today, and Zhou Xingchi also came to Li Qian's crew to play a role.
Two great directors were all abducted by Li Qian, and this was a big deal.
But Li Qian didn't care what Song Ge was feeling, he was still very happy for such an unexpected surprise.
Zhou Xingchi is qualified enough for the role of producer, but it is very different from his previous roles.
"Director Zhou, let's make an appointment. You will join the team in one month. No matter how you play this role, it must first be a villain. This cannot be changed. You can add other things yourself." Li Qian warned.
Li Qian has also heard about Zhou Xingchi's character, but he is not worried about becoming Lu Chuan, as that is impossible.