With the popularity of the movie "Schindler's List", Li Zetian was thinking about when to shoot "Nanjing Massacre".
One night, before going to bed, Li Zetian put his arms around Dongfang Yuqin and said, "Yuqin, send someone tomorrow to investigate who are the best film directors in mainland China!"
"Are you planning to make a Chinese movie?" Dongfang Yuqin asked curiously.
Li Zetian nodded and said, "That's right, and I want to make the Nanjing Massacre into a movie!"
Dongfang Yuqin was shocked when she heard this! !
The next afternoon, Dongfang Yuqin got a list of directors from mainland China.
Li Zetian looked at the list, Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige...
"Mr. Li, if you want to promote the film "Nanjing Massacre" to the whole world, I don't think it's enough to hire a Chinese director. I recommend a very powerful one who is familiar with the Hollywood model. Chinese-American director, the two parties work together!" Dongfang Yuqin said at this time.
Li Zetian moved in his heart and said, "The person you want to recommend is called Li An?"
"How do you know?!" Dongfang Yuqin was surprised. Li An was not famous, and she also discovered this talent by chance in many materials.
Li Zetian showed an unfathomable smile and said, "I've also heard of him by chance, but I don't know much about him. Why do you recommend Li An?"
Dongfang Yuqin has no doubts about him, and explained: "Ang Lee is a Chinese American, and he entered New York University to study film production. He is a professional! In 1984, his graduation work "Boundary Line" won the New York University Wasserman Award for the most Best Director Award and Best Film Award!"
"Yes, to be able to achieve such results at New York University shows that Ang Lee is a talent!!"
Dongfang Yuqin sighed slightly and said, "Yes, he is indeed a talented person, but, you know, the status of Chinese people in the United States is not high, even if they are very talented, they still do not do well. After graduating from college, he has Unable to find a job, I ended up being unemployed at home for 6 years. The family expenses depend on his wife Lin Huijia, who is still studying for a PhD in biology at the University of Illinois, while he takes care of the children at home and takes care of all the housework!”
Speaking of this, Dongfang Yuqin's expression changed, with a hint of admiration in her tone, she said: "A man, a top student in the United States, has to rely on his wife to support himself, and he has no face to speak out, and Li An himself feels embarrassed. , couldn't raise his head. For a period of time, he studied computers, looked for a job, and supported his family without telling his wife. However, in the end, he was discovered by his wife, and the two had a big fight. His wife said, you are so talented, and How can you give up easily after holding on to the dream of directing for ten years? You should study hard at home, and I will be responsible for making money to support your family!"
Li Zetian was moved when he heard this!
Such a good wife! Why is Ang Lee so lucky...
If Ang Lee didn't have the support of his wife, I'm afraid he would be nothing!
No wonder some people say: "Behind every successful man is an amazing woman!"
This is not true!
Dongfang Yuqin smiled at this time, and said, "Li An works hard every day to read, watch movies, and write scripts, accumulating a lot of knowledge, and finally waited for an opportunity!"
"In 1990, Ang Lee completed the script of "Pushing Hands" and won the Taiwan Government Outstanding Playwriting Award. The script not only won Ang Lee a prize of 400,000 yuan, but also gave him the opportunity to direct a film independently for the first time. In 1992, Ang Lee directed his first work "Pushing Hand", a comedy that reflects the cultural generation gap and differences in the lives of a Taiwanese in New York, and won 8 awards in Taiwan, including the Golden Horse Award for Best Director. Nominated for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director Jury Special Award. In addition, the film also won the Best Film Award at the Asia Pacific Film Festival.
Just this year, Ang Lee released his second film, The Wedding Banquet, a Chinese film made entirely on the Hollywood model. The film won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, the Best Director Award at the Seattle Film Festival, and was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. "
After finishing speaking, Dongfang Yuqin looked at Li Zetian and asked, "Do you think Li An is suitable? He was born in a professional class and knows both Hollywood and Chinese culture!"
Li Zetian nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Yeah! It's very suitable! Let's just choose Zhang Yimou for the director in mainland China, and Ang Lee for the American side. This "Nanjing Massacre" was filmed by the two directors together. !"
"Okay, then I'll send someone to invite them right away!"
"Um."
Set the director first, and then talk about it later.
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The restaurant of the Hilton Hotel, New York, USA.
Li An excitedly and nervously looked at the middle-aged man sitting across from him. He was a well-known producer of the 20th Century Fox Film Company.
"Hello, Ang Lee, I'm Jerome William. 20th Century Fox is going to cooperate with a Chinese film company to invest in a movie. This movie is a big production of more than 100 million US dollars. It's shocking again, we plan to invite a director from mainland China and Hollywood in the United States to work together, and Hollywood, we want to invite you to be a director!"
After hearing this, Ang Lee was shocked and unbelievable. A big production with hundreds of millions of dollars would actually ask him to be the director. Is it a pie in the sky? Or just daydreaming
"Mr. Jerome William, are you telling the truth? You're not kidding me?" Li An's body was shaking, staring at the other's mouth without blinking, and asked nervously.
Jerome William laughed: "Ang Lee, this is true, I'm not joking with you. And we chose you, on the one hand, because you are indeed talented as a director, and on the other hand because you are Chinese! Our The subject matter of this film is related to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in China! Now, can you answer me, are you willing to accept the invitation of 20th Century Fox Film Company?"
"Yes! Yes! I am very willing!!! Mr. Jerome William, this is my honor, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity!!" Li An was almost incoherent with excitement.
Jerome William smiled, took out a document from his bag, and said, "This is the relevant information about the movie, plus your expenses as the director of this movie!"
After a pause, Jerome William said, "If you're fine, go to the 20th Century Fox Film Company to sign the contract tomorrow!"
"Yeah!" Li An nodded heavily, the opportunity is rare and not to be missed, and I can't wait to sign it right away.
An hour later, Li An answered home and told his wife about it.
His wife hugged him, tears pouring down, "An, after all the hard work, here's your chance to show your talent!!!"
"Without you, I would not be where I am today, and I will always love you!!!" Li An hugged his wife tightly, tears welling up in his eyes!
…
In China, Chinese film and television companies sent an invitation to Zhang Yimou.
Huahua Film and Television is the largest film and television production company in mainland China and a subsidiary of Huahua Property. And China Real Estate is a very powerful company under the name of Li Zetian. Similar to Wanda Group, it owns China Plaza, Chinese Cinema, Chinese Real Estate, Chinese Department Store, Chinese Restaurant, Chinese Hotel, etc. It even has several film and television bases in mainland China. They are all invested by Chinese real estate, such as Hengdian Film and Television City, Tongli Film and Television Base, Xiangshan Film and Television City, Zhenbeibao Western Film and Television City and so on.
"Hehe, Director Zhang Yimou, if you accept the director of this film, the fee for you will be 5 million yuan!!" A man in his 50s said with a smile.
The corners of Zhang Yimou's lips twitched slightly, his heart was extremely shocked, and he was speechless for a while. If he hadn't known that the other party was the boss of a Chinese film and television company, he would have thought that the other party was joking!
In China, the director's salary is not high, even 5 million RMB can't even think of it!
The investment in many films has not yet reached 5 million RMB!
"Mr. Xue, I can't refuse such a good offer!" Zhang Yimou said with a wry smile.
"So, you agreed?"
"Yes, I promise!"
"Well, it's good to promise, but I'm going to say the ugly thing before, this movie is what Chronos Li decided to shoot, and attaches great importance to it, and also cooperated with the American Hollywood movie giant 20th Century Fox, and even hired a Hollywood director and You work together. So this movie, you must shoot carefully!"
Zhang Yimou was surprised that the movie "Nanjing Massacre" was actually a co-production between China and foreign countries! ! !
Mr. Xue explained with a smile: "The movie "Nanjing Massacre" is going to be released worldwide. Adding some Hollywood elements may make it easier for European and American audiences to accept it!"
Zhang Yimou nodded.
Mr. Xue continued: "This cooperation is an opportunity for both parties to learn and run in. You can learn the Hollywood model and learn from them!"
"Well, definitely! Hollywood movies can be popular all over the world, there must be merits!" Zhang Yimou said seriously.
Mr. Xue said: "The preparations for this film must be done well, such as investigating the real data of the Nanjing Massacre and the survivors, which can be appropriately added at the end of the film. Our purpose is not only to shoot a film, but also to expose the history. The truth about it, so as to wake up the cruelty of war in the world, criticize Japan, and at the same time show the brilliance of humanity in the movie!"
Zhang Yimou was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that the real intention of filming "Nanjing Massacre" was like this, even if it was zero pay, he would be willing to accept this film! ! !
"Mr. Xue, don't worry, I will definitely do my best to make the movie "Nanjing Massacre"!!" Zhang Yimou assured very solemnly.
Mr. Xue nodded with a smile and said, "Well, but don't worry, you can shoot slowly, it will take three to five years, or even longer. As for the cost, you don't need to think about it. In a word, This movie must be done well!!”
"Okay, President Xue, I understand!"
…
In less than a week, two directors were finalized and a crew was formed, but the film has not yet officially started shooting, but is collecting information, writing the script, and doing the preparatory work first!
However, despite the confidentiality of the information, it was revealed.
It caused a sensation in China for a while!
First there was "Schindler's List", and now China is going to shoot "Nanjing Massacre". The Chinese are very excited and their blood is boiling!
"Great, China is going to film "Nanjing, Massacre, Massacre" so that everyone can see the brutality of the Japanese army!"
"The truth of history can never be concealed. Looking forward to the movie "Nanjing Massacre"!"
""Schindler's List" made the German Chancellor kneel and apologize. I hope "Nanjing Massacre" will make the Japanese Emperor and Prime Minister admit their mistakes and tear down Yasukuni Shrine!!!"
"That's right! The Yasukuni Shrine must be demolished! These executioners cannot be forgiven!"
"The existence of the Yasukuni Shrine is disrespectful to all victims of persecution by Japanese soldiers!!!"
"… "
"Nanjing Massacre Massacre" has not yet started filming, but the news has been leaked, but it has already caused a whirlwind across the country, and at the same time, a large number of boycotts of Japanese products have been launched, which has caused heavy losses to Japanese companies! Of course, this may be because of the popularity of "Schindler's List", which has its current influence.
The Japanese side strongly condemned the Chinese film and television company for distorting the facts and vilifying the Japanese army, and asked the Chinese film and television company to apologize to Japan and disband the crew. Even if the film was made, it could not be released in Japan! !
However, this threat from Japan is nothing, and it cannot be released? Then it won't be shown in Japan, other countries, can you still manage it
Looking at the Japanese news, Li Zetian shook his head, the corners of his mouth rose, revealing deep disdain!
"Japan is crazy, you still want to block "Nanjing Massacre", have you blocked it? Now there are not only movie theaters, but also DVDs and the Internet!!! When the Internet speed becomes faster, upload the movie to Go online! Haha, the speed of internet transmission is extremely terrifying!!!" Li Zetian said, and couldn't help laughing.
At this time, Dongfang Yuqin walked slowly from outside the door.
She smiled and looked very happy.
"Mr·Li, the WCG finals are about to start!!!" Dongfang Yuqin said as she walked up to Li Zetian.
When Li Zetian heard the words, his face became happy.
The full name of WCG is "World E-Sports Competition".
In fact, competition selections have been held around the world since November.
Come December, the world's elite players from various countries will gather in Los Angeles to compete.
Li Zetian naturally didn't have time to pay attention to ordinary events, but he still wanted to watch the WCG finals.
So far, WCG has only two competitions "Counter-Strike" and "Red Alert", and more competitions will be added gradually.
The hottest and most interesting game right now is "Counter-Strike"!
Li Zetian is also a fan of "Counter-Strike". He usually goes online and plays a few games.
"Yuqin, this is really good news!" Li Zetian said with a smile, "When will the competition start!!"
"tomorrow!"
"Oh, okay, I got it!"
Li Zetian nodded and threw the newspaper on the table into the trash can.
"Nanjing Massacre, Massacre" will take several years to shoot. He doesn't need to worry about it for the time being. Right now, he is most interested in the wcg competition!
At this time, he couldn't help itching his hands, turned on the computer, and then entered the Battle.net platform to start playing "Counter-Strike". The closer the game was, the more lively the Battle.net platform became. In addition to playing games, he just commented on which team would play. Become a champion!