Under normal circumstances, Wang Chan might have felt that crying in such a public place was an embarrassing thing, but at this moment, she, who always paid attention to her external image, no longer cared about this.
In fact, it's not just her.
Although the invited audiences come from different fields, art is interlinked, and the core and ideas that artists convey through a specific medium are also interlinked. Perhaps some people do not understand the complex and tedious production techniques of "The Old Man and the Sea", but this does not affect their feeling the shocking power contained in the animation through the plot.
Although Zheng Rong was not as empathetic as Wang Chan, he also couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.
Minister Li was perhaps the calmest person on the scene at the moment - after all, he was in a high position and would not easily lose his composure like an artist. But even so, if someone carefully observed his expression at this moment, they would be surprised to find that Minister Li, who had been simply and casually enjoying the performance since the beginning, had an indescribable complexity on his usually calm and self-possessed face.
At the end of the animation, the old man returns to the harbor with his empty skeleton.
Despite such a dangerous and desperate fight, nothing seemed to have changed for the old man. He still had no fish to catch and no fish to cook yellow rice. When foreign tourists saw the long spine hanging on the beach, they thought it was a shark with such a beautiful tail.
Life will go on in the same unchanging way.
But it seems that something has become different.
The fishermen in the harbor discussed the big fish, and the waiters in the restaurant talked about its origin with great relish. The old man needed to recuperate for a while because of the wound on his hand. Of course, after he was injured, he would continue to go out to sea, but this time, he needed to prepare another spear that could kill the fish.
The old man chatted with the child, mostly about future fishing and giving the last fish head to the restaurant owner who had kindly helped him.
Then the child went to get the medicine.
The exhausted old man turned over and continued to sleep in his shack. When the child took back the medicine and silently stayed by his side, the old man was dreaming about lions.
The entire animation ended here. According to the flow of the previous performance, the Huaijiang Grand Theater should have been filled with applause. However, at this moment, the audience was silent. Everyone was still trapped in the spiritual world of "The Old Man and the Sea" and could not come back to their senses for a while.
They have a lot to say about music, singing and dancing, but in the face of such a heavy, profound and great work, no matter what they say, it seems redundant.
The spiritual core hidden in The Old Man and the Sea, the cruelty and injustice of fate, the depth and breadth of human nature, are so profound that they are at a loss for words. They can only be understood but difficult to express.
There was silence in the venue.
The young reporter came to his senses when he realized that this boring animation was finally over. Of course, he immediately noticed the unusual atmosphere in the theater, which made him happy. He subconsciously thought that the old artists were expressing their dissatisfaction with silence, but when he looked up to observe the expressions of the people around him, he was frozen in place.
Wasn't the middle-aged man sitting in the rows in front of him the chairman of the Blue Star Writers Association? Why didn't he look angry at all, but his eyes were red
And the beautiful woman in front of his left, isn't she the drama queen Selena who caused a sensation outside the theater before? Who is this woman whose image is completely obscured by tears
The reporter was stunned.
It was at this time, after a minute of silence, that someone finally stood up first. Minister Li led the applause while walking towards the front row where the production team of The Old Man and the Sea was. The others woke up from their dreams and, without caring about anything else, they also stood up without hesitation while applauding and gathered around where Muxuxing was.
"Without a doubt, this is the most moving art animation I have ever seen." Minister Li praised loudly: "It has been a long time since I have been so immersed in a work of art as I am today."
If he hadn't considered the feelings of other artists present, he would have wanted to remove the word "animation" from his words.
There is no need to consider the limitations of animation as a medium. In his opinion, "The Old Man and the Sea" is worthy of the title of the finale of the Muse Art Festival. Minister Li even believes that even if we look at all the works of the art festival from the first session to the present, "The Old Man and the Sea" is definitely the best one!
People who are familiar with the production team half joked and half expressed their feelings: "When I first heard that you guys were going to make animation, I was worried that you old guys might lose your reputation in your later years. Now it seems that I was overthinking."
As he spoke, his eyes fell on Muxuxing beside Li Lianggong, with undisguised admiration and praise in his eyes: "In this day and age, there are not many young people like you who are talented and willing to calm down and concentrate on art. Keep up this momentum, I believe that in a hundred years, your name will definitely be mentioned in the history of Blue Star animation!"
This evaluation is undoubtedly an exaggeration, but at this moment, no one raised any objection or showed any displeasure.
In the eyes of everyone, what he said was just the truth.
Considering Mu Xiuxing's age and the mature state of mind, skills and talent he demonstrated in the process of making "The Old Man and the Sea", as long as he does not fall into depravity due to external influences, it is only a matter of time before he is written into the history of animation.
Selina, who had arrived late, also came over. This drama queen who was always aloof and never showed off to anyone, now looked eager: "I have felt an unprecedented shock in this work. May I ask if I have the honor to communicate with you about the spiritual core and production concept of this work?"
Wang Chan couldn't help but ask, "Will Huaying release the BD of The Old Man and the Sea? I want to watch it a few more times."
…
It took only one minute from complete silence to a bustling crowd. In the blink of an eye, the artists who had been sitting in their seats stood up and surrounded the entire production team of The Old Man and the Sea.
how so
When the show just started, didn’t these artists look extremely angry
The young reporter was completely stunned.
The senior colleagues looked up at him and saw that he had gone from ecstasy to dejection. What else could he not understand? The female reporter shook her head in her heart. When the editor-in-chief mentioned this young reporter to her before, there was no lack of appreciation and promotion in his words. Now it seems that he is still too young and too impulsive.
Let’s put the promotion on hold for now, the female reporter thought.
Not far away, the group of people centered on Muxuxing were still bustling. Facing the work "The Old Man and the Sea", too many people had too many things to say.
The female reporter sat quietly in her seat and had no intention of moving forward to interview.
The Muse Art Festival was originally for artistic exchange. The artists were excited at the moment, so what would it be like for a reporter like her to get involved? Therefore, she sat there quietly waiting for the end, and her eyes uncontrollably looked towards Muxuxing in the center of the crowd.
It is not difficult to imagine that after today, the door of the entire Blue Star art circle will be opened to Muxu Star.
Thinking of this, even though she always considered herself knowledgeable, she couldn't help but be surprised.
You know, anyone who engages in art cannot achieve anything without more than ten or twenty years of experience, let alone integrate into the Blue Star art circle.
But Muxuxing did it.
How old is he
At his age, his achievements in commercial animation alone are astonishing enough. But it is precisely this commercial genius who has become the future star in the hearts of Blue Star artists and is destined to be an animation master who will be written into the history of animation in the future!
She recalled the news that had caused a stir on the Internet.
Previously, she only vaguely knew that this matter was not as simple as it seemed, but she did not think much about it. Now, combined with the animated short film she had just watched, she could not help but doubt the authenticity of this matter:
Could a person who can produce an animation of the level of "The Old Man and the Sea" really be an industry cancer that snatches subsidies from small companies and seeks fame
…
Putting aside the confusion in the reporter's heart, as the first day of the Muse Art Festival came to a successful conclusion, news about the Muse Art Festival quickly appeared in the newspapers the next day.
The last Muse Art Festival was criticized a lot by the Blue Star cultural circle, but this time the Muse Art Festival won unanimous praise. The finale, "The Old Man and the Sea", shocked the audience and prompted the usually taciturn old artists to become active. Minister Li felt relieved and proud at the same time.
There's nothing wrong in getting scolded for doing bad things, but when you do something good, isn't it only natural to publicize it and seek exaggeration
Therefore, when the next day arrived, not only did Blue Star's more serious official newspapers report on the Muse Art Festival, but even many tabloids that usually paid no attention to this festival reprinted the news.
Minister Li was also worried that too few people knew about the great success of the Muse Art Festival - in fact, his worry was unnecessary. With Muxuxing's current reputation of causing a bloody storm on the Internet, even if he promoted it, a large number of newspapers and tabloids would take the initiative to report on it.
So, when netizens opened their phones as usual to play games and watch videos, the first thing that caught their eyes in the form of lock screen news was the words "The 11th Muse Art Festival was a great success!"
Muse Arts Festival
What is that
Everyone was confused, but out of curiosity, they opened the news report. However, it would have been better if they hadn't read it. As soon as they read it, they soon saw a familiar name in the report:
"Just yesterday morning, the opening ceremony of the 11th Muse Art Festival was successfully completed. This year's performances are still mainly drama, music and dance performances. It is worth mentioning that the art animation "The Old Man and the Sea" produced by Huaying Animation and led by Muxuxing was the finale of the Muse Art Festival and received unanimous praise from everyone in the audience!"
"□□ Minister Li praised this work highly. He said that The Old Man and the Sea is the best artistic animation he has seen in recent years. Many artists also gave high praise to this work. They believe that Muxuxing has the potential to become a master of Blue Star animation..."
This is the official statement.
In addition, several well-known writers from Blue Star have personally written reviews for The Old Man and the Sea. All the special correspondents who were lucky enough to watch the entire film on site also praised The Old Man and the Sea highly.
"This is the most sincere artistic animation I have ever seen, and it is also the most cruel, heavy, and touching artistic animation I have ever seen." A reporter from Huaijiang Daily wrote in the report of the day: "I can't describe to you my feelings at the moment, because no matter how many words I use, they will only pale in comparison to such a work. That kind of spirit cannot be clearly expressed in any words."
"The Muse Art Festival will last for twenty days. After the opening ceremony on the first day, in the following days, starting from the second day, the Muse Art Festival will gradually open to everyone. Starting from the tenth day, the Muse Art Festival will go deep into the masses, enter campuses and military camps."
"I don't want to tell you the plot of The Old Man and the Sea. Some seemingly ordinary scenes can only be understood by seeing them with your own eyes. Here, I just want to tell you—"
“Please don’t miss this most outstanding art animation in the history of the Muse Art Festival. This is a work that is worth everyone’s careful viewing, feeling and experience.”
In just one day.
Countless artists who never like to appear in public or deal with the media have stepped forward and tirelessly endorsed "The Old Man and the Sea"!
Seeing the media and newspapers full of praise for Mu Suxing, netizens were speechless for a moment.
They didn't know what "The Old Man and the Sea" was, nor did they know why these artists, who were usually only heard of but never seen in person, would suddenly speak up for Muxuxing without any regard for their reputation. They only knew that just like they had once resisted Yunsu, in just a few days, the negative news about Huaying was also covered up.
It seemed that because Mu Xiuxing had achieved great success at the Muse Art Festival, all the things he had done before should be forgotten as a matter of course, and the page should be turned over lightly.
It happens again.
It seemed that no matter what they did, the entire Blue Star animation industry would not change at all. The world would continue to operate normally, Yunsu would make money as before, Huaying would produce new works without any impact, and Muxuxing would even take a step forward and leap into the ranks of artists.
After a brief silence, someone finally spoke up on Weibo, unyielding: "Why?"
"Why can Huaying and Muxuxing still be praised by the media and the public as if nothing happened after what they did? Are those artists blind?"
Someone commented below and refuted: "I think it's unlikely. I don't know about others, but my favorite writer is Wang Chan. She has always been upright and can't tolerate any sand in her eyes. Unless she doesn't know about Muxuxing's dark history, she would never say good things about a person of low character."
"Yeah, I feel like these old artists don't seem to go online very often. Could it be that they were deceived by the appearance of Muxuxing and have no idea about what happened before?"
"I heard that the Muse Art Festival will be open to everyone. How about one of us remind them? Otherwise, these old artists will continue to be deceived by Muxiuxing."
"Wait! We don't need to remind them! I'm at the scene right now, and I just saw a reporter go up and ask! Great, this is what a real reporter should be like!"
At the same time, at Huaijiang Grand Theater, Muse Art Festival was taking place.
Seeing everyone's eyes on him, Guan Junda took a deep breath, feeling both nervous and pleased.
What made him nervous was that the Muse Art Festival was not some ordinary place like an entertainment awards ceremony. Even for him, it was natural for him to be a little nervous to be interviewed and asked such pointed questions in such a place.
Not to mention the pleasure.
He and Muxuxing have an old grudge.
I still remember when Ji Xinrong's animated film flopped, he went to interview Mu Suxing. He thought he had given Mu Suxing enough face, and he also wanted to satirize Ji Xinrong on Mu Suxing's behalf to get back the spot they had in the past. But what about Mu Suxing? How did he treat him? Not only was his attitude cold, but he also looked disdainful.
Isn't he just an animation director? What's so arrogant about that
He was furious at the time, but he couldn't find a chance to retaliate, so he had to praise him as much as he could. He wanted to praise Mu Suxing to death, but he never expected that in less than half a year, Mu Suxing himself would fail, and his character collapsed in a way that could never be washed away!
It is also for this reason that when Guan Junda saw the media and newspapers suddenly change the topic and unanimously speak well of Mu Suxing, he was undoubtedly the most unhappy one.
His idea was very simple: the reason why these artists were impressed by Mu Xuxing and produced excellent works was definitely because they were unaware of what was happening on the Internet and knew nothing about Mu Xuxing's true character. If that was the case, he would point this out to him in person and let Mu Xuxing go back to where he came from, wouldn't that be enough
With such a vicious thought, Guan Junda rushed over as soon as he learned that the Muse Art Festival would be open to the public.
He looked at the confused old artist who was suddenly stopped by him, and a trace of pleasure flashed in his heart. He asked with a righteous face: "Old sir, I want to know, since you admire Muxuxing so much, do you know that he snatched the animation subsidies of other animation production companies, causing their animation producers to be forced to change their careers? What do you think of his plan to establish a school mainly focusing on animation majors to gain fame and reputation?"
Xin Zongyi was stunned, and then his expression became a little strange.
Others don't understand the subsidies in the animation industry, so how can these old hands who have been semi-retired still be unclear? To put it bluntly, Huaying took the initiative to give up the subsidies, which was a favor. If Huaying himself did not notice this matter and really took it, it would be a part of what Huaying deserved, and there was no such thing as grabbing it.
As for seeking fame and reputation, that's even more ridiculous.
As a member of the production team of "The Old Man and the Sea", no one can be more aware of Mu Suxing's talent and gift than those who also participated in the production. When Mu Suxing invited them to join the production team at the beginning, he only thought that they were young and lacked certain experience, so he invited them to join the production of "The Old Man and the Sea".
But in fact, with Mu Xiuxing's ability, he can produce this animation by himself.
If he really wanted to gain fame, he could have completed "The Old Man and the Sea" by himself. In this way, the attention of everyone in the Blue Star art circle would only be focused on him, instead of being shared by the entire production team as it is now.
How can you say that such a pure and serious young man who only wants to make good animations is seeking fame and reputation
Is this reporter kidding
Xin Zongyi sneered at this. He never had a good impression of these reporters who were always trying to stir up trouble. He moved his lips and prepared to reprimand them mercilessly. But at this moment, a thought that had flashed through his mind earlier suddenly came to his mind again -
Are you young and lack certain experience
Xin Zongyi's heart moved, thinking about what the reporter had just said, but his mind involuntarily emerged with what Mu Suxing had done during this period of time and his performance in "The Old Man and the Sea".
The animation circle of Blue Star is neither big nor small. Although he doesn't know when and why Huaying Animation was criticized, what he knows is that just half a month ago, Huaying Animation just rejected a cooperation deal that would have no harm to them but would have plunged the entire animation industry into the abyss.
To those who are not in the know, the Yunsu incident seems to have passed, but only those insiders know what happened to all the animation companies that rejected Yunsu at that time.
In other words, the situation Huaying is facing now is most likely the result of Yunsu's actions.
Most importantly—
He recalled the making of The Old Man and the Sea.
Xin Zongyi was surprised that Mu Xuxing could express the core of "The Old Man and the Sea" in the form of animation so fluently and accurately, but he did not think much about it at that time. He just thought that Mu Xuxing was very talented and had a strong ability of empathy.
But now, he was a little uncertain again.
What is art
It is a kind of culture used to reflect reality. It is the cry and expression hidden in the heart that artists are unwilling to express!
Almost instinctively, Xin Zongyi immediately connected "The Old Man and the Sea" with the other party's behavior and experiences during this period.
His choices, his experiences, and his persistence.
Xin Zongyi really didn't know what happened to the young man during this period of time. But looking at the reporter who dared to pick a fight with Muxuxing at the Muse Art Festival, he could vaguely guess what kind of situation the other party was facing.
He thought of The Old Man and the Sea.
I think of the protagonist who did a lot but was treated cruelly by fate. He actually gained nothing, but stubbornly said, "A man can be destroyed but not defeated"; I think of the simple and plain narrative style that runs through the entire animation "The Old Man and the Sea", which is smooth and without any sensationalism.
He was not an emotional person, but at this moment he seemed to have returned to the day when he first saw the animation script of "The Old Man and the Sea". His eyes were sore and he almost shed tears.
… So that’s how it is.
No wonder Mu Xiuxing was able to depict the soul of the entire animation so accurately and movingly with each shot; no wonder he insisted during the internal discussion within the production team that it was most appropriate to produce this animation in an almost understated narrative style, and he convinced everyone.
Is this his enlightenment
The Huaying Public Relations Department at the same time.
"Right now?"
The head of the public relations department looked at the praises in the media and newspapers, and was sure that the Muse Art Festival was attracting much attention, and it was a whitewash... Bah, their boss was white to begin with! This should be a good time to reveal the truth to the public! He said affirmatively: "Yes, it's now!"
“Do you really want to buy the number one trending search directly?”
"What else? Yunsu is only allowed to buy the first trending search to discredit us, but we are not allowed to buy a trending search to announce the truth?"
So, just as netizens were waiting for the Muse Art Festival to announce the truth and the artists’ reactions, several long Weibo posts suddenly appeared at the top of the trending searches. The titles seemed confusing and incomprehensible, but they also seemed to have hooks, making people want to open them and take a look.
#Things You Don't Know
#I can't stand it anymore