As expected, Zhuo Yixiong, who got the script of Li Yi's "The First Transfer of Money in Tang Dynasty Mobei", read the script and listened to Li Yi's request, and shook his head with a wry smile.
"Director Li, you also know that Hong Kong Island is just a small place. Earlier, most of the movies we filmed, even costume dramas, were small and limited to a small area. According to what you said , this film needs to strive for excellence in all aspects. Just in terms of serving the Tao, it is almost difficult to find someone in Hong Kong who can do it." Zhuo Yixiong said with a helpless expression.
Li Yi had expected this, because, if you look at Hong Kong Island movies during the golden age of Hong Kong Island movies, in fact, there are very few movies that can make such magnificent films.
What are the classics of old Hong Kong films?
Gangster films, police films, romance films, supernatural films, etc., but films related to history, even the earliest batch of veteran directors from Hong Kong, such as Chen Han, were the first to co-produce palace dramas with the mainland, but they were only limited to big history. Small stage!
They may be able to capture the grievances and hatreds of the Jianghu, but it is difficult to capture the majesty of the battlefield.
In terms of persuasion, looking at the film and television works on Hong Kong Island, it is indeed difficult to compare with those in the mainland.
"What should we do?" Li Yi was really confused about this.
"Ahem, Director Li, I suggest you ask your mentor or senior brother for advice!" At this time, Zhuo Yixiong suddenly said.
Li Yi's eyes suddenly lit up.
Yes, I have no connections in this field, and I don’t know where to find professionals in this field. However, my mentor, Professor Li Mingshan, is a highly respected old professor in the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy. He has many disciples and disciples. He is a person in this circle, so I think he can help me.
Thinking of this, Li Yi called Li Mingshan. Of course, Li Yi didn't say anything on the phone, he just said that he wanted to visit his old man.
Li Mingshan was very happy that Li Yi, his proud disciple, took the initiative to visit him.
The next day, Li Yi bought some gifts and then flew directly to the capital.
Li Yi came to the door with gifts in hand.
"Xiao Yi is here, look at you. You came right after you came and brought so many things. Your teacher knows about it and it's time to scold you again." The person who opened the door for Li Yi was Li Yi's teacher's wife, Cao Fang.
"It's just some worthless things. The teacher taught us that it's not strange to be polite to many people. I'm following the teacher's instructions, teacher's wife!"
Li Yi said with a smile.
"You, you are already a great director, why do you still like to joke so much. Okay, come in quickly, your teacher will be back soon." Cao Fang smiled a little at what Li Yi said, and shook her head helplessly.
Although Li Yi's tutor Li Mingshan and his wife Cao Fang have a son and a daughter, their daughter is married and the son is working abroad, so they usually regard Li Yi and his students as their own children.
In Li Yi's memory, when he was studying, he often came to Li Mingshan's house to have dinner.
The relationship with his mistress Cao Fang is also very good.
Later, because the movie was messed up, I felt I had embarrassed Li Mingshan, so I became a lot stranger.
"Wow, braised pork ribs, sweet and sour pork loin, mapo tofu, you're so kind, Master. They are all my favorites. You still remember them." Li Yi saw the dishes that were already on the table. , and it was his favorite dish in the past, which made his nose feel sour for a while.
Although his mother Yi Lingling is also very kind to him, Yi Lingling is a singer and a person who usually keeps her fingers crossed. Naturally, it is impossible for her to cook so many dishes for Li Yi.
"Pah!" Li Yi didn't know what to call polite at Li Mingshan's house. He immediately reached out to grab the fried crispy white fish pieces, but was slapped on the back of his hand by his mistress Cao Fang.
"You're already a great director, but you're still so irritable. Why don't you wash your hands quickly?" Cao Fang said angrily.
"Just eat one piece! Okay, I'll wash my hands right away!" Li Yi finally failed and ran to wash his hands dejectedly. Gu Xi
Cao Fang couldn't help but shook her head, but her eyes looked at Li Yi with a hint of endearment.
When Li Yi came out after washing his hands, he saw Li Mingshan walking in from the outside.
"Here we come!" Li Mingshan said with a smile when he saw Li Yi.
In Li Mingshan's family, everything is good, except for one thing, that is, Li Mingshan's family is very particular about eating and not talking.
Therefore, Li Yi didn't say anything at the dinner table, but swept away all the dishes on the table.
I haven’t eaten so happily in a long time.
Li Yi burped.
Then the battlefield was moved. Master Cao Fang had already prepared tea sets for Mr. Li Yi and Li Yi started to make tea.
"Teacher, drink tea!" Li Yi invited the tea ceremony with a smile.
Li Mingshan picked up the teacup and took a sip, then drank it all in one gulp, put down the teacup, and said with a smile: "You kid, you always go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Tell me, what happened this time?"
"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from you, teacher. Teacher, please take a look at this first!" Li Yi said and took out the prepared script.
Li Mingshan took the script, put on his reading glasses and read it.
"The Last Transfer of Money in Mobei of the Tang Dynasty"?
When he saw the name, he couldn't help but frown slightly, raised his head and asked, "Commercial?"
Li Yi nodded.
Li Mingshan lowered his head and opened it again.
After reading it, Li Mingshan closed the script, picked up the tea that Li Yi poured for him, took a sip and said, "Not bad!"
"Say it." Li Mingshan looked at Li Yida.
"Teacher, you know that my crew are all behind-the-scenes film workers from Hong Kong Island. Although they are very experienced, they are a little blind when it comes to films with this theme, especially Fu Hua Dao On the other hand, because this script involves a lot of sophisticated things, it will be difficult for those who have not done some research on this period of history to recreate those things from back then," Li Yi said.
Li Mingshan nodded and said: "Yes, Hong Kong Island is indeed lacking in this aspect due to historical reasons, coupled with the small size and different education received."
"As for your story, you need to shoot it well and strive for excellence, especially in terms of serving the Tao. The requirements are very high. Not to mention the team from Hong Kong Island, even here in the mainland, we must find professional people to guide you. Let me Let me think about it." Li Mingshan said and started to think.
Suddenly, Li Mingshan picked up his cell phone, found a number and dialed it.
"Is it Professor Xu? I'm Li Mingshan from Beijing Film Academy!"
"Professor Xu, it's like this. One of my students made a notebook..."
"Okay, okay, okay, thank you Professor Xu. I'll ask him to contact you. Okay, okay, let's have tea when you're free!"
After Li Mingshan hung up the phone, he smiled and said to Li Yi: "We have found the person. Professor Xu Kun from the History Department of Beijing Normal University. He had served as a historical consultant to the crew of "The Anshi Rebellion" a while ago, and he is very knowledgeable in this area. , I have already told him, you can just contact him directly."
