Chapter 47 "Titanic" Is Shortlisted for Cannes!

Half a day after the news of Titanic's registration for the Cannes Film Festival broke out.

Various opinions were rampant on the Internet.

In this situation.

The Ministry of Culture actually took action personally!

The official microblog "Voice of Literature and Art" published an article "Comment on Popular Art and Film".

As soon as the article was published, the official name, coupled with the hot topic, instantly attracted the attention of the entire network.

In less than ten minutes, the number of readers exceeded one million.

The article wrote:

"Art is not equal to content that the public cannot understand."

"Popular art and high art are both part of art. Many popular arts also have profound social significance and artistic value, and can transcend time and space to become classics."

"There is no need to elevate things that the public cannot understand to art. There is no need to belittle works that the public likes."

"..."

The overall view is: Popular art is liked by the public, of course it can be accepted by the public!

The overall style tends to be argumentative.

But anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Ministry of Culture personally stepped in to speak for Titanic!

Although it didn't say whether the film could enter Cannes, it at least affirmed its value as art.

The public opinion on the Internet instantly calmed down a lot.

That's the Ministry of Culture.

It's not a private institution, but the highest cultural management department!

In the media industry, who dares to confront it and run into the muzzle of the gun?

In the Xunjie Film Review Studio.

A young employee's forehead was covered with sweat, and he deleted the article in a hurry.

In the leader's office behind him, the studio boss stared at the computer screen and sweated.

Why would the Ministry of Culture personally come out?

Is it just to speak for the definition of art?

Or is it to protect this movie?

But isn't "Titanic" an advertisement shot by Jiahe?

Could it be that there are core members of the crew from the Ministry of Culture...

Thinking of this, the boss was shocked by his own thoughts.

In order to gain traffic, their studio has published many articles with tricky views and even attacks on the crew.

Delete! Delete all!

All articles that randomly comment on "Titanic" will be deleted immediately!

He pushed the chair away with a bang and rushed out of the office.

"Everyone put down your work and listen to me!"

...

Although the negative comments on the Internet have stopped.

But everyone's attitude is still that courage is commendable, worthy of encouragement, and better next time.

Except for the fans who like to dream, almost no one thinks that "Titanic" can be nominated or even win the award.

Even the crew members are the same.

Although everyone doesn't believe it, the attitude is quite optimistic.

Just treat it as a gamble!

Just like buying a lottery ticket, what if you win five million?

In the actor group.

Wins: "Like Jack said, make every day worthwhile! Try it, if you win, we will be rich!"

Leo: "Yes, Jack said, I like everything to be unknown when I wake up in the morning, I don't know who I will meet and what the ending will be."

Zeng Wei: "You young people are really energetic. That's good! While you are young, you can work harder."

...

Just when the outside world was noisy.

Chen Xiao was calm and wrote quickly to organize the script and draw the storyboard script.

After three and a half days, the list of props, venues and extras began to be sorted out.

Props sound a lot, but the actual workload is not large.

He had to list meaningful but inconspicuous props to prevent the prop team from missing them.

For example, Dieyi used a round mirror and a red lamp, Xiaolou used a square mirror and a blue lamp, and Xiaolou drank Shaoxing Huadiao wine, also known as daughter red wine, when he rescued Juxian...

As for bricks and ropes used by the troupe for leg training, the prop team would prepare them after reading the storyboard script.

One day later, the props were ready!

Next was the venue.

Chen Xiao opened the webpage and searched for suitable locations according to the impression in his mind.

Soon, several filming locations were decided: Prince Gong's Mansion, the former site of Fu Jen Catholic University, Tuancheng Martial Arts Hall, Agricultural College Gymnasium...

But there was still a core scene that was not solved - a street in the Republic of China.

Now, the ancient buildings have been demolished or collapsed, and the few remaining old houses have air conditioners installed on the exterior walls.

If it is shot on location, it will definitely not fit the background of the times.

What to do?

Chen Xiao turned his pen and fell into deep thought.

The Art Department gave 200 million yuan.

The budget is sufficient.

How about...

Build one?

With advanced technology, the cost of building a street is about 50 million yuan.

It's okay. Anyway, other aspects don't cost much.

Build!

Do it right away.

Chen Xiao opened the painting software and drew the scene.

From the opera troupe compound where Xiao Shitou and Xiao Douzi lived when they were young, to the photo studio smashed by angry young people, Juxian's Hua Manlou, the theater where Cheng Dieyi performed... one scene after another was born on the screen.

Three more days passed, and the only work left was casting.

"Farewell My Concubine" requires actors with delicate emotions.

Because of the unique background and experience of the times, the emotions of characters such as Dieyi, Duan Xiaolou, and Juxian are more complex and unique than those in "Titanic".

Especially Dieyi.

Whether it is a child actor or an adult actor, casting is extremely difficult.

The young actors have to play the stubbornness of struggling between the roles of a "female beauty" and a "male man", and the sadness of compromise.

The adult actors have to play the feeling of being crazy and unable to live.

It's hard to find...

I searched for a few days, and every day I just watched Peking opera, watched movies, watched TV series, ate, and slept.

Finally, on the afternoon of the 19th, the candidates were basically determined.

When filming Titanic, he had no works to rely on, and it was under the banner of advertising, so it was not easy to let many big names audition, so he chose one actor for each role.

This time, with the Ministry of Culture as a backer, he was much bolder when casting.

Three to four candidates were selected for each role.

However, for some Peking Opera actors, he only watched videos online and didn't know them well enough.

So he needed to ask people in the industry to help take a look.

Chen Xiao sent the actor candidates to the director group and asked everyone's opinions.

Fang Rong saw Chen Xiao's file, clicked it and took a look, and his eyes widened immediately.

He has a good eye, but the selection of supporting roles is really bold!

Not to mention that there are best actor and actress candidates for Juxian and Duan Xiaolou.

Just look at the supporting roles, the candidates are outrageous and scary.

For the role of the old class owner, you let three national first-class actors be candidates? !

What is the concept of a first-class actor?

That is the highest title given by the state to actors who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of literature and art.

There are only more than 150 such actors in the country, and each of them enjoys special state subsidies.

It would be fine if they were to play supporting roles.

They actually asked three or four first-class actors to compete for a supporting role.

This is not the Olympics, it's just a promotional film.

How come Director Chen doesn't understand the ways of the world?

Fang Rong exited the chat software and immediately called Chen Xiao.

"Hello, Director Fang."

"Director Chen, I have read the casting documents. You have a very good eye, but... isn't it a bit inappropriate to ask nine national first-class actors to try three roles?"

The other party was silent for a moment, and then replied: "I think they are very suitable, and this script is worth asking everyone to try."

Fang Rong was stunned when he heard this, and after a few seconds of silence, he looked up and laughed at himself.

They are very suitable, and this script is worth...

Suddenly I felt that Director Li's decision was right, and he should indeed be the art director, not the chief director.

Chen Xiao really wanted to make the play well.

But he was still too worldly.

"You're right, it's worth it. But be polite when auditioning."

"Well, thank you Director Fang."

The two ended the call.

Fang Rong put down his phone and laughed at himself, relieved.

Well, he should just be his artistic director.

...

On the other side, Chen Xiao hung up the phone and sent the list of actors to Director Li's secretary.

The secretary clicked it and took a look.

Nine national first-class actors? !

How could he decide this?

He quickly forwarded the file to Director Li.

Director Li stared at the list for a while.

That script, a famous director is willing to play a supporting role!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and made a decision: "Find it for him!"

After that, he personally called Chen Xiao.

"Director Chen, I've seen the casting list. I'll ask my secretary to contact them."

"Thank you, Director Li."

"Are you free tomorrow? The rest of the core team has been found. Would you like to come over here to meet?"

"No problem."

"Then see you at 3pm in the last meeting room."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone.

Chen Xiao told Fang Rong and the others about the meeting, then yawned and lay back on the bed.

Nothing to do today, sleep.

I'll go to the Ministry of Culture tomorrow, and then wait for the actors to audition in a few days.

Oh, by the way, the Cannes nominees will be announced tomorrow.

It seems that the mood value can rise again. Later, maybe I can change a lucky pill to play with it...

Early the next morning.

Six movie emperors and actresses, seven national first-class actors, and some popular stars have received audition invitations for "Farewell My Concubine".

The movie emperors and actresses, and popular stars are jealous of the popularity of the actors in "Titanic". When they saw that the director and screenwriter was Chen Xiao, they all excitedly agreed.

But the nine national first-class actors were not so smooth.

Capital Art Theater.

On the stage, a group of young actors rehearsed in costumes.

Offstage, at the edge of the second row.

An old man with half white hair frowned and stared at the tablet.

He just received an email, the Ministry of Culture invited him to star in a drama promotional video.

This is a good thing, he is happy.

But when he opened it, he found that he was playing a supporting role.

That's fine, just give young people a chance.

But after a closer look, he was invited to audition? !

Inviting three national first-class actors to audition for a supporting role?

In other words, two first-class actors will be eliminated.

Isn't this a bit too much?

A promotional video is probably only a few minutes long, so why make such a big fuss?

The Spring Festival Gala is not so excessive!

And the screenwriter and director are not the famous Peking Opera screenwriter and Peking Opera director, but the newcomer who filmed "Titanic"!

Isn't this nonsense?

He heard from his disciples that the movie was very popular.

So what?

At such a young age, how good can he make something? It's just in line with the current trend.

It's probably just a fast food short video.

This kind of director's short film, letting three first-class actors audition for supporting roles, is really...

Just as he was secretly complaining, a disciple suddenly exclaimed beside him.

"Oh my God! Titanic is shortlisted for Cannes."