"China University of Social Sciences? Majoring in Film, Art and Performance? Brother Biao, you can't tease me, can you?" Li Tang was stunned.
The filming went surprisingly smoothly in the past few days after the filming started, especially the group scene where the villagers chased each other on the first day. I originally thought that the local villagers who acted as extras might be in trouble during the filming. The results were astonishing to both the director and the actors.
This is the first time a film crew has come to film a movie here. The villagers are very curious and enthusiastic about participating. Moreover, the folk customs here are fierce. In the past, group fights over water and pasture occurred. Dividing, surrounding, and gathering to annihilate are all described in the same way.
The crowd was really excited during the actual filming. Villagers armed with wooden sticks and hoes came from all directions according to the pre-demarcated route. Li Tang, Lao Ge, and Fu Biao were chasing after each other. They were really desperate. No way.
In the end, he finally managed to escape by jumping on a walking tractor that had been parked outside the village. One of the villagers who was chasing the tractor might have been too involved in the drama, and when he saw that he could not catch up, he actually pointed the wooden stick in his hand at the person sitting on the street. The three people in the tractor truck came over and almost hit Lao Ge on the head. The result was surprisingly good.
Fu Biao drank two drinks every day after work. This was also the case when he was experiencing life here before. However, he had a large capacity for alcohol. Those who drank with him were drunk by him every time. After that, no one accompanied him. Drinking. Li Tang happened to be here, and the two of them drank about the same amount, so Fu Biao took him to drink together every day.
Li Tang didn't care. It would be quite boring at night if there were no night shows. Moreover, he and Mr. Ge lived in the same room. The old man went to bed early. Li Tang didn't want to disturb others by watching TV or turning on the light and reading. So he simply drank with Fu Biao, and then Go to bed early.
However, he was not uninhibited. He had agreed with Fu Biao that the maximum number of drinks for two people would be half a kilo, which was just enough so that he could have a good sleep without delaying the next day's shooting.
When drinking and chatting, it is natural to talk about our respective situations.
For example, now, when Fu Biao said that he graduated from the Department of Film Art of China Social University, majoring in acting, Li Tang's eyes widened and he didn't believe it at all. This so-called "social university" and "college at home" are both a mockery of those who have not attended university or are uneducated.
Fu Biao became anxious and said hurriedly: "I'm not lying to you, there really is this university, China's first private university, and it's in Liangxiang! If you still don't believe it, I'll take you to see it later."
Oh, there really is!
Seeing Fu Biao's anxious look, Li Tang had to believe it.
Then Fu Biao explained sheepishly: "Actually, this kind of university does not require a diploma. It only issues a certificate of completion, and the country does not recognize academic qualifications. At that time, I did not study well and did not get into university, so I wanted to learn a craft and find a job. I work in a unit. But I also like acting. I thought about acting in movies. It would be great to be a movie star like Guo Kaimin and Tang Guoqiang, so I chose acting as a major."
As he spoke, he took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I was lucky to have chosen this line of work. Now my wife and children are in love, and I am still doing the job I like to do."
Li Tang gave a fitting response from a loyal listener: "Sister-in-law is..."
"Oh, my wife and I are from the same company, we are both in the railway art troupe. Speaking of which, you must know her, she is the wife of Zhang Fugui, whom I played in "Party A and Party B"."
"So you are a husband and wife team!"
This was the first time Li Tang had heard of it. He recalled that the wife who was a doormat in the movie was quite beautiful. But then again, the appearance of a woman who can be an actress is at least acceptable.
Fu Biao raised his cup and gave a toast, and said with a smile: "At that time, director Xiao Gang was making a New Year's film for the first time. He didn't have any money, so everyone helped. I didn't expect that this film would become a hit."
Brother Biao became very lively while drinking, and he also recalled the friendship between him and Ge You. They met while filming "Story of the Newsroom". One of them is a permanent protagonist, and one plays a deceived consumer in one episode. Maybe they all have elements of timidity and cowardice in their personalities. As the saying goes, people who share the same temperament are called confidants. It was Ge You who introduced Brother Biao to the opportunity to star in "Shake, Shake, Shake to Grandma Bridge" directed by Zhang Yimou. That year, Uncle Ge won the Best Actor at Cannes for "Alive".
"Xiao Li, after we have been working together in the past few days, I know that you are really good. Oh, by the way, I have watched "Suzhou River". You acted very well, and your image is also good. Work hard and say Maybe like Yuko, I can come back with a Cannes Best Actor Award."
Li Tang couldn't even think about winning the Best Actor at Cannes. Uncle Ge won the Best Actor at Cannes with "Alive".
What is "Alive"?
It was an epic masterpiece set against the backdrop of the Chinese Civil War and the special eras after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It just hit the sweet spot of foreigners. It also had international director Zhang Yimou and an international actress like Gong Li. , it can be said that the right time, the right place and the right people!
Even if you exclude the zz factor, it is still a rare and good movie.
In fact, whether it is the Academy Awards in Hollywood or the film awards controlled by white men in international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, and Venice, the so-called epic masterpieces or celebrity biographies that depict an era are generally very easy to win. of.
What do you use to win awards internationally?
"Suzhou River" is good, but unfortunately it is a movie with a leading female protagonist. The Ma Da played by me is like the Jiazhen played by Gong Li in "Alive". No matter how good the performance is, it is just a foil.
Will "The Third Man" have a chance in the future?
First of all, he still doesn't know how far Cheng Er's real level is; secondly, and most importantly, "The Third Man" is just a crime suspense film, and the narrative is far from grand enough.
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Public Security Li relented again. The three of them were eating at a snack shop and met a group of Yu Tai's friends, who were clamoring to have a drink together. Public Security Li had no hope of persuading them and did not want to reveal his identity as a public security officer, so he started drinking with them. As a result, He came back drunk and even vomited all over Mr. Zhang's basketball shoes. The young and energetic Zhang Gongan is very dissatisfied with Li Gongan's behavior. At the same time, he also has a bad attitude towards Tai. He always feels that criminals should be severely punished. If you treat him well, it will only make him push forward.
"Cut! Okay, this one is very good, passed!"
The director looked at the monitor attentively. He was very satisfied with the rivalry scene between Li Gongan and Yu Tai who had sobered up in the morning. Li Tang watched with great interest. Not only did the two perform well, but they also improvised from time to time during the performance, and both parties could catch it.
Li Tang finally figured it out. Both of them were pretty bad guys and always wanted to leave some of their own creations in the play, especially the director Qi Xin who was easy to talk to and bullied honest people.
"Xiao Li, are you ready?"
"No problem, director!"
Li Tang gave Qi Xin an OK gesture.
The prop handed over a pair of brand new leather shoes and a pair of sunglasses, and specifically asked: "Teacher Li, please be patient for a while, and don't make any creases on the shoes. It's just this pair of shoes. If they don't pass through, it will be difficult to take pictures." "
Li Tang took the shoes and sunglasses and nodded: "Don't worry, I'll try to get through."
When Li Tang was in place.
"Okay, everyone is ready!"
"Action!"
The camera first showed a close-up of Li Tang wearing shoes. The shoes fit him well after trying them on in advance, but the new shoes were always a little tight. After putting them on, Li Tang stepped hard on the ground, causing some dust to rise on the ground. The camera slowly stretched out to give a close-up shot of Li Tang's whole body. He lowered his head and then bent down to carefully pat away some dust on his polished leather shoes.
Walking to the mirror in the room, he quickly zipped up his leather jacket, took out a pair of sunglasses from his pocket, put them on, looked at the mirror carefully, and tidied his hair.
At this time, Lao Ge came into the mirror and saw that he was wearing a watch while looking at Li Tang who was looking beautiful. He grinned and said, "Oh, what's going on? She's so beautiful, ah!"
He knew that Li Tang was very dissatisfied when he was drinking with the gang yesterday and got drunk. He spoke in a flattering and apologetic tone.
As a result, Li Tang looked at himself in the mirror and paid no attention to it.
Lao Ge scratched his scalp, picked up the 65-style yellow army cap on the table, put it on, and then put on his black tunic suit.
Li Tang glanced at us and said rudely: "You two should put on your clothes. Don't let others think that we are out to fool around when we go out."
He was still angry about what happened last night.
"oh."
Lao Ge, who was at a loss, responded honestly.
Li Tang walked over while picking his pockets, and the camera panned following his footsteps. Fu Biao, who was handcuffed to the bedside, came into the mirror. When he saw Li Tang walking over, he subconsciously straightened his chest and lowered his abdomen to sit upright.
The swindler Yu Tai played by him is a thief. When Mr. Li is polite to him, he tries to get close to Mr. Li; when the young and energetic Mr. Zhang treats him honestly, he behaves honestly.
Li Tang came over and took out the key to unlock the handcuffs on the iron stand beside the bed. Fu Biao turned over his luggage with one hand and honestly confessed to Li Tang: "There is another suit here."
Fu Biao also speaks Shaanxi Mandarin in the play. As for Li Tang's standard Mandarin, the script explains that his father was once an educated youth in the capital, and he ended up staying in Shaanxi after marrying the daughter of a wealthy local family.
The reason why he is said to be from a wealthy family is that his uncle is the finance director of the local county, his second aunt owns a karaoke bar with seats, and he himself was able to transform from the security officer of a state-owned factory on the verge of bankruptcy to a police officer. This in itself shows that their family has a strong background in the local area, so much so that Lao Ge, who leads the team and carries the gun, wants him to score three points.
Speaking standard Mandarin is a status symbol.
Of course, when he is in a hurry, he will also say a few Shaanxi native swear words.
Hearing that Fu Biao still had a suit, he ordered without hesitation: "Change into it!"
Fu Biao became anxious and pointed at his old clothes and said, "What should I do with this?"
Li Tang explained the policy to him with a straight face: "This is your personal belongings. If you are willing to carry it, you can carry it as long as it is not too heavy on the road."
Originally, the lines between the two of them ended here, but Fu Biao looked at his pile of old clothes, then looked down at the shiny new leather shoes on Li Tang's feet, grinned, and said flatteringly: "I'll leave some for you to clean." Leather shoes!"
Li Tang was already about to turn around. When he heard his words, he knew that Brother Biao was adding to the drama. He reacted very quickly. He immediately straightened his body that was already halfway turned and yelled at Brother Biao: "Stay away from me!"
The Shaanpu I just learned last night comes in handy.
Brother Biao was so frightened that he subconsciously leaned back, and then looked at Li Tang with an angry look on his face.
Li Tang spat at his feet unceremoniously, turned and left.
"Cut!"
After calling stop, Qi Xin was a little worried and watched the replay carefully again before shouting: "Okay, very good, passed!"
Second update! Shenhua faced Guoan 1:1, but it’s a pity that they didn’t win!
(End of chapter)
