Shen Xue, the heroine of "Cell Phone", Feng Xiaogang also arranged for his wife Xu Fan to star. It is said that the good news does not flow to outsiders.
As for the supporting actress Wu Yue, Feng Xiaogang chose Zhang Jingchu, who graduated from China Theater Academy. In 2003, she starred in "Peacock" directed by Gu Changwei and performed very well.
After Xiang Nan read the list, he didn't say much. He felt that this arrangement was quite feasible, so the filming of "Mobile Phone" officially started.
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In 2004, in addition to filming "Detective Dee: The Empire of Heaven", Zhang Yimou also directed China's Eight Minutes of the Athens Olympics Closing Ceremony.
But it is a pity that because Athens did not cooperate, and the stage was too small and there was too little time, many exciting programs could not be presented. They only performed kung fu, Peking opera and folk music, which caused Zhang Yimou to be criticized after he returned to China. Voices.
From the leaders to the people, everyone was dissatisfied. They believed that Zhang Yimou failed to seize the opportunity and direct the performance well, which had disgraced the people of the country.
But in fact, judging from the on-site reaction, the audience still bought it. However, the domestic criticism made Zhang Yimou almost depressed for a while, and he simply didn't know how to do a good job.
Just like the last "Hero", the global box office reached US$170 million, setting a box office record for domestic films in history.
And it has won numerous awards internationally, including the Berlin Film Festival, Hong Kong Film Awards, Golden Bauhinia Awards, Golden Rooster Awards, Hundred Flowers Awards, American Film Critics Association Awards... and won more than a dozen trophies.
From awards to box office, it can be seen that his movie is extremely successful. But unfortunately, there is a lot of criticism in the country, and the opposition is getting louder and louder.
If he said that this movie was really bad and would lose both at the box office and in awards, he would admit it. The critical box office and awards were good, but he was scolded like this, so he didn't know what to do.
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Xiang Nan knew his psychology and went to the set to comfort him.
"Director Zhang, you don't have to be like this. You can listen to the opinions of the outside world if you want to, but forget it if you don't want to." He said with a smile, "We all know the story of the father and son carrying the donkey. If you do things according to other people's ideas, then it's really Into a confused egg.
When I was writing before, people always wrote to me, telling me that the story should develop this way, that way, and that something was wrong... I collected letters like this every year, sack by sack, every year. Two or three houses.
But so what, I won’t listen to anything. Because they are all outsiders, they are on the outside and do not understand the situation at all. Eight minutes is just enough time to sing two songs. How much content can be shown?
What's more, China has a long history of five thousand years and a rich culture. There are so many things to talk about just about anything. A bowl of fried noodles can keep you talking for three days. In eight minutes, it’s already good to be able to show three things.
Director Zhang, you must not be influenced by the outside world. In my opinion, you have done a good job. Those people who criticize you are just standing and talking without hurting your back. If you ignore them, you will lose. "
Zhang Yimou was very moved after hearing Xiang Nan's words of advice.
To be honest, Xiang Nan is a really good boss. Over the years, I have helped him, supported him, and guided him. He has the results he has today, including half as many military medals as others.
Especially for such a big boss and the richest man in China, knowing that he was wronged, he came to comfort him. This thought alone was enough to make him grateful.
"Professor Cheng, I understand, thank you." Zhang Yimou said movedly, "Don't worry, with your words, I will definitely come out."
"Okay." Xiang Nan nodded.
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In the autumn of 2004, "Blood Romance" directed by Zhao Baogang and starring Liu Ye and Che Xun was officially released. As soon as this TV series was released, it achieved very good ratings.
On the one hand, the character Zhong Yuemin is very charming, affectionate and unrestrained, so he has won the love of many viewers.
On the one hand, the plot of this TV series is also very good, with both youth and frivolousness and vicissitudes of life, passion and romance coexisting, danger and excitement, so it is very popular.
This drama also made Liu Ye truly a household name TV star.
Prior to this, although he had been nominated for the Golden Rooster Award for "The Mountain, That Man, That Dog", and won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor for "Lan Yu", he had also played the villain Long Xiaoyu in "What Can I Do to Save You, My Love"? , gained some popularity.
But the film's influence in the mainland is limited. Even a top movie star like Ge You may not be as famous in the mainland as a familiar face from the Spring Festival Gala.
Therefore, it was not until now that Liu Ye truly became famous.
As for Che Chuan, he is even more popular. She already became popular last year with "The Family", and this year she filmed two movies in a row. A "Blood Romance" and a "Legend of the Condor Heroes" in post-production, destined to be her big break.
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After the release of "Blood Romance", "In My Life" directed and starring Zhang Guoli, starring Deng Jie, Liu Zi, He Bing, Li Chengru, etc. was released.
This TV series is Zhang Guoli's transformation work. He was tired of filming emperors and generals, so he filmed cowardly little people. In fact, his acting skills are indeed good. The little character Fu Hai was played by him in a vivid and precise manner.
It's a pity that the plot of "My Life" is a bit sad.
As the protagonist, Fuhai's career failed to improve first, and he worked as a stinker all his life. His love was also unsatisfactory. His wife ran away with his brother-in-law. Finally, he found a girl named Rui, but in the end, girl Rui was also killed...
A sadistic drama like this would definitely be great if made into a movie. But a twenty-episode TV series is a bit unbearable. No one likes to inflict self-inflicted abuse.
Therefore, "In My Life" has a good reputation, but its ratings are much worse. It is probably the one with the worst ratings among the TV series produced by Kirin Pictures.
This also made Zhang Guoli blame himself very much and felt that he was sorry for Xiang Nan.
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"Professor Cheng, this matter is my responsibility. I shouldn't insist on making such a TV series." Zhang Guoli apologized to Xiang Nan.
"It's nothing serious. Isn't it just that the ratings are a little bit worse? There's nothing to make a fuss about. I'm a writer, and I can't guarantee that every one of my books will sell well and receive good reviews." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said with a smile,
"Besides, I watched your TV series. It was very good. You did a good job. To be honest, I didn't see the shadow of Ji Xiaolan or Kangxi at all in Fuhai. They are completely two people."
"Professor Cheng, thank you." Zhang Guoli said gratefully. He felt much better after hearing what he said.
"Actually, you don't have to care too much about the ratings." Xiang Nan smiled again and said, "I care about the ratings. Whenever I make the final decision on a TV series, I will be responsible for the ratings. Whether it goes up or down, or whether it's a compensation or a loss. I'll keep an eye on it. You just have to make a good show. Whether the ratings are good or bad, I won't look for you. But if the show isn't filmed well and the audience scolds you, I will look for you."
"Yes." Zhang Guoli nodded after hearing this.
