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Chapter 324 Good News

Chen Kexin is from Hong Kong, but grew up abroad. In the 80s, he returned to Hong Kong and entered the entertainment industry.

That was the most glorious moment of Hong Kong movies.

But the pinnacle of Hong Kong movies has nothing to do with him.

When he grows up to be able to stand on his own, Hong Kong films are gradually declining.

Even during this period of time, he successively made classic films such as A Tale of Two Cities and Sweet Honey, but they failed to win him much fame and status.

With the return of Hong Kong and entering the new century, Hong Kong films are sluggish. Looking north to China has become the direction of countless Hong Kong filmmakers.

It was in this trend that Chen Kexin came to the mainland, and he set up his own film studio in Beijing.

But six years have passed, he has made many movies, many of which are ambitious masterpieces, but in the end, due to various reasons, the few movies he is most satisfied with are not satisfactory at the box office.

Movies are a profitable business. If you can't make money for investors, how can you make a movie?
This year he has two films released, one is "Martial Arts" directed by him, and the other is "Fantastic Heroes" which he is the producer of. However, the two well-produced films with a star cast ended up being disastrous failures at the box office.

For him, it was a blow, but also an opportunity for introspection.

What kind of movie should be made in the mainland so that the audience will like it?

He is confused and confused!
Until, he watched the movie Broken Love 33 Days!
He didn't plan to watch it tonight, but a friend gave him a ticket and told him that if he wants to adapt to the film market in the Mainland, he has to watch it carefully. The main element of this film is down-to-earth.

So, Chen Kexin came and watched it too!
pretty shocked!
Well-made, this is the conscience of filmmakers, it is their duty!

But the image of the little people portrayed in this movie is impressive, especially Zhang Wen's Wang Xiaojian.

Indeed, this film is super down-to-earth!

This is an element that is difficult to describe in words, but it does exist.

He likes the atmosphere created by the whole movie very much, especially when he noticed that from the beginning to the end, the hero and heroine did not have a single line of confession, but everyone felt their moist and silent feelings.

This reminds Chen Kexin of the autumn fairy tale directed by Maggie Cheung in the 80s when Hong Kong movies were at their peak.

Chow Yun-fat and Zhong Chuhong didn't even hold hands in this film, let alone talking about love.

But it is such a pure literary and artistic film that has created a classic in the minds of countless filmmakers.

There is no doubt that 33 Days of Broken Relationship is different from the autumn fairy tale.

The former, it has a strong atmosphere of the mainland, especially the capital city!

Having lived in the capital for six years, Chen Kexin felt a kind of resonance from mainland movies for the first time!
A cultural resonance!
It turns out that this is called grounding!
"Looking good, wonderful!"

When the movie ended and the lights came on in the projection hall, Chen Kexin stood up from his seat along with the crowd, applauding non-stop.

There was a burst of applause one after another.

Even many people present were completely moved!
This is not because the movie is sensational and spilling blood, but because of the spiritual resonance of everyone.

Zhang Wen rode a bicycle and carried Lin Yuner all the way home in the torrential rain.

They are all little people, they are all dicks, they can't afford a car, they can't afford a house.

But they can still create their own romance in the way they can!

There was a wave of applause from the entire screening hall, and everyone at the scene stood up and applauded enthusiastically.

Director Deng Huatao, along with actors such as Lin Yuner, Zhang Wen and Uncle Bird, walked to the bottom of the screen and bowed to the stands to thank them.

"Director Deng, it's amazing!"

"Yeah, this is definitely the best movie I've seen this year!"

"I didn't say anything, Director Deng, this movie is absolutely popular!"

"Although it was the second time I watched it, I was still completely moved!"

"Director Deng, you finally made it through, congratulations!"

"If such a good film doesn't have a good box office, what future does Chinese film have!"

"It's great, it's wonderful!"

"Zhang Wen is definitely the biggest highlight in this movie!"

"Who said no? He must be on fire!"

"Lin Yuner's acting is also very talented, and she is also beautiful, so she must be popular!"

"Well, with the release of this movie, she must be more popular than before!"

There was an uproar in the movie screening hall, and everyone was still immersed in the movie, discussing everything in the movie.

Yang Huan smiled and nodded towards Deng Huatao and others, and gave a gesture of affirmation.

"This movie is so wonderful, I almost cried!" Zhuang Ziqing blinked vigorously.

Yang Huan was also very satisfied with this movie, it was even more exciting than the one he watched in his previous life.

Zhang Ning had seen it a few times before, and although he was still moved, he didn't cry.

Seeing that Zhuang Ziqing was crying, she took a tissue and handed it over.

"Thank you!" Zhuang Ziqing took it and wiped his eyes.

She didn't wear makeup, so she wasn't afraid of getting her face dirty.

"Mr. Yang Huan, very, very wonderful movie!"

Someone from the side started to come over and congratulate Yang Huan.

"Thank you!"

"I'm sure this movie will be popular, it's great!"

"Come on, please continue to support Chinese films in the future!"

Yang Huan smiled and shook hands with everyone one by one.

Until he saw Chen Kexin.

"It's a very good movie, hopefully it can kill Hollywood, come on!" Chen Kexin shook hands with Yang Huan very politely.

"Chen Kexin?" Yang Huan recognized him immediately.

"Is it really you?"

Chen Kexin didn't expect Yang Huan to have such a big reaction, he was a little surprised.

"I like your movies very much. Basically, as long as you make them, I have watched them all, especially the certificate of honor and October siege!"

Yang Huan held Chen Kexin's hand vigorously, it felt a bit like a fan meeting a celebrity.

Chen Kexin was flattered, but he didn't expect that Master Huan was still his fan!

In fact, Yang Huan's words were a little misunderstood.

The nomination certificate is indeed the work of director Chen Kexin, but the director of October Siege is Chen Desen, and Chen Kexin can be regarded as the producer.

However, Chen Desen left halfway due to various reasons, and then Chen Kexin took over, and Chen Desen still got the title of director, but everyone generally regards this movie as Chen Kexin's personal work.

"Master Huan, neither of these two movies can make money!" Chen Kexin was a little embarrassed.

As the famous commercial director Wang Jing said, one of the most important abilities of a director is to be able to help investors make money.

You can't even make money, and if you make a film and lose money, who would dare to vote for you?
"No, no, no, no!" Yang Huan said no several times in a row, correcting Chen Kexin's mistake.

"In my opinion, what Chinese movies need most is this type of high-quality movies!"

It's also an ancient war movie, and the gap between the Certificate of Fame and the recently released Military Order of the Female Generals of the Yang Family is really not that big.

As for the investment budget, how much does that set of star lineup take up for the nomination certificate?
"Are you planning to make any movies recently?" Yang Huan asked with a smile.

These words immediately made many filmmakers around look envious.

When Master Huan asked this, the subtext was to say, what do you want to shoot, I will invest in you!

Chen Kexin shook his head with a wry smile, and sighed, "Recently, several dramas in a row have suffered big losses. I still have to make adjustments and try to find the direction again."

"Why?" Yang Huan was a little puzzled.

As someone who loves movies, Chen Kexin's Certificate of Fame and October Siege are both excellent works, which have reached a certain height in both commercial and artistic levels.

What's even more rare is that the films he makes always carry a strong cultural atmosphere.

According to Yang Huan's understanding, he should build on this foundation and take another bold step forward.

As long as this step is done well, then he will reach the peak and enter the palace of grand masters!
In Yang Huan's previous life, countless film lovers felt sorry for Chen Kexin.

That is, he missed the best chance to reach the top!
However, no matter in terms of his understanding of films, his ability to direct, or even his observation of the entire film market, he is a very good filmmaker.

Chen Kexin was still smiling wryly, he was a person who often lived in helplessness.

“Poor box office!”

These four words express the bitterness of countless filmmakers.

Yes, in a commercial market where the box office determines success or failure, if you lose the box office, so what if you win word of mouth?
Yang Huan could not agree with his mentality.

"Well, you help me make a movie!"

"Me?" Chen Kexin was a little surprised.

"Yes, just you, an epic commercial blockbuster!"

Everyone around listened and became interested.

An epic commercial blockbuster?

This is the rhythm of burning money like crazy!
"I want to invite the best and most suitable actors to form a star lineup, and the best behind-the-scenes staff to form a set of the most luxurious crew. I want to make an epic commercial masterpiece unprecedented in the history of Chinese movies, and you will direct it!"

Everyone was dumbfounded when they heard this.

Is this going to be an epic?
Chen Kexin was even more shocked, this Young Master Huan also valued himself too much, didn't he?
I……

Everyone thinks that they are the best in their hearts!

Although Chen Kexin kept a low profile, he always felt that he was the best filmmaker, but he just lacked an opportunity.

However, there were two rare opportunities to prove myself before, but they both suffered setbacks due to various reasons.

This hit him very hard and made him a little disheartened.

But now, Yang Huan suddenly told him that he wanted to invest in him to make such a movie, which really touched him!

"Master Huan, what kind of movie do you plan to make? What kind of story do you want to tell?"

Chen Kexin was excited, and immediately asked.

Some people are willing to pay so much money to invest in their own films, if they dare not continue, then they are too useless!
"I haven't thought about it. What kind of movies do you think are most likely to hit the overseas market?"

Everyone around was suddenly amazed.

The layout of this young master Huan is really not ordinary.

When all Chinese-language film companies are focusing on the domestic market, he has already set his sights overseas.

However, on second thought, it's not surprising.

Within 33 days of Broken Relationship, the distribution rights in South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions were successively sold, and it will even be screened in Europe and the United States one after another.

Regardless of whether the box office results are good or not, just focus on this, they have such strength and qualifications.

"War films and sci-fi films, sci-fi films are not ready for us yet, war films should preferably be modern warfare!"

Yang Huan thought for a while, and thought it made sense, "Then take a section from the Anti-Japanese War!"

Chen Kexin also thought it was good.

The person next to him heard this, but had an idea, "I have a good suggestion."

Yang Huan looked over and saw that he was a middle-aged man in his 50s.

He didn't know him, but Chen Kexin did.

"Director Huang, it's you!"

"It's me, Director Chen!"

Chen Kexin immediately introduced to Yang Huan, "This is director Huang Jianxin!"

Huang Jianxin?
Yang Huan remembered that he was the one who shot the red gift film, and he also supervised the production of the certificate of honor and the October siege.

"Master Huan, if you want to make a film, I suggest filming the Chinese Expeditionary Army. It tells the story of the Anti-Japanese War. At the request of Britain and the United States, our Chinese army sent [-] elite troops to expedition to Burma to fight against the Japanese army and rescue the British army."

With just such a sentence, Yang Huan can already outline the scene of this epic movie.

"Okay, this theme is good!" Yang Huan praised.

"Those people in Europe and America must have forgotten that in World War II, we made great achievements for this world. Without us, they won World War II? Let's use this movie as a good reminder to remind them that during World War II, our contribution was no less than theirs, and our sacrifices were no less than theirs. Don't make it so fucking like the world would not turn around without them!"

When Yang Huan said this, everyone in the room felt excited when they heard it.

"Okay, well said!"

"This is the feeling of an epic blockbuster!"

"That's right, let's make a movie to remind them!"

"And Little Japan, let them understand how many crimes they have committed!"

"At the end of the day, we and Britain and the United States are victorious countries, and Little Japan is a defeated country. We need to remind them!"

"For this subject matter, please invite the best screenwriters and experts in China to create the script. The war scenes must be well shot and have that epic feeling. Also, the computer special effects must be the best. Are there any in China? No? Well, I will turn around and ask them to go to Hollywood to acquire a top special effects company to serve Chinese films exclusively!"

When Yang Huan said this, everyone present was dumbfounded again.

Buying a top Hollywood special effects company for a movie?

Darling, this is too generous, too rich, right?
"Master Huan, how high is the budget?" Chen Ke asked with a hard smile.

In his bones, the thought of thrift and housekeeping is still at work.

Isn't it?
How much does it cost for the best star lineup, the best behind-the-scenes team, the best screenwriting team, and the best special effects team?

Unexpectedly, Yang Huan waved his hand and patted Chen Kexin on the shoulder forcefully.

"Old Chen, don't worry about the money. Let me tell you, there is no budget for this film. I will invest as much as you want. You will be the director and Lao Huang will be the producer. You will cooperate again. Once the filming is finished, let's go abroad to grab money!"

When everyone heard this, they were so excited!

In today's movie market, Hollywood movies are rushing in to grab money.

How exciting would it be if our Chinese-language movies could also go out to grab money?
Chen Kexin couldn't help but nodded excitedly.

He knew that this was his last chance!

If he catches it, he has the hope of reaching the top!
If he fails again, then he might as well stop thinking about it!
At this moment, Sun Yue rushed in from outside the auditorium excitedly.

"Master Huan, good news!"

(End of this chapter)