Literary Master 1978

"What do you think? Speak out through the media?" Lin Chaoyang asked.

Li Tuo said: "Everyone, as long as there is a channel to speak out, we must clearly oppose those hypocrites! Fake noble! I don't believe that we can't beat such a group of hypocritical hypocrites!"

"That's right!"

"You're right!"

In terms of making trouble, Li Tuo has always been professional, and he has a wide network of contacts in the literary world. As long as he is given time, he will definitely make a big fuss.

Everyone is so active, Lin Chaoyang certainly can't fall behind, and he must express his position and speak out.

Li Tuo stopped him, "This matter was caused by you, you can't come out to refute them, otherwise it will really prove that you are materialistic and greedy. This matter must be handled by our colleagues in the literary world.

Don't they like to stand on the moral high ground? Then we will treat them in their own way!"

At this point, Li Tuo's eyes were firm, and the other people were also full of fighting spirit. Everyone was united and was bound to give a good beating to those media news that turned black and white!

A few days later, Chen Huaikai, who had not seen each other for several months, appeared at Lin Chaoyang's house.

In the past few months, Chen Huaikai has been busy with the post-production of "The Chess Master".

The movie was recently completed, and Chen Huaikai began to be busy with censorship again.

"It has been approved by the city. In two days, the Film Bureau will review it. If you have time, go and have a look."

"Why would I go to review a film?"

Chen Huaikai looked like you knew the answer but still asked, "I'm going to show off!"

"I'm going to show off?"

"You know the general atmosphere now is still promoting bilateral friendship. The direction of "The Chess Master" is definitely not welcomed.

It's easy to talk to the city. They symbolically asked to delete two shots and it was approved. The Film Bureau may not be the same!

It's better to call one or two senior seniors. You writers have more say than us filmmakers."

Listening to Chen Huaikai's explanation, Lin Chaoyang nodded.

He used to work with Xie Jin. Old Xie was the top name in the film industry. He had great influence and say. Even if someone raised an opinion, someone would support Xie Jin.

Chen Huaikai was different. He was almost the same as Xie Jin in terms of qualifications, but he was a little far behind in terms of influence.

Apart from other things, in their respective studios, Xie Jin can direct the director to do things, but Chen Huaikai still has to listen to the director. This is the essential difference.

If the director's influence is not enough, then he, the screenwriter, has to come.

But who should be asked for help?

Lin Chaoyang thought about it and locked in two candidates. He took Chen Huaikai to the Wenxie compound first.

Feng Mu saw Lin Chaoyang coming and said happily: "You are a rare guest. What wind blew you here today?"

After a few pleasantries, Lin Chaoyang explained his purpose. After listening, Feng Mu said: "I thought you came for the royalties!"

"We'll talk about the royalties later. You are a respected person. Please come and support us in a few days to avoid the people from the Film Bureau making things difficult for us."

"That's because you don't want to be..."

Naked flattery is a bit corny, but it depends on who said it. Lin Chaoyang is very important to Feng Mu. Since he gave him face, he naturally would not refuse Lin Chaoyang's request.

It was already evening when they left Feng Mu's house. Feng Mu wanted to keep him for dinner, but Lin Chaoyang wanted to find Wang Meng again, so he said goodbye.

When Wang Meng first returned to Yanjing in 1979, he stayed in a small guesthouse in Qianmen. Later, the Yanjing Literary Association arranged for him to stay in Qiansanmen.

After being transferred to the editor-in-chief of People's Literature Magazine, Wang Meng finally enjoyed the treatment of a leader. Now he lives in the Hubaoqiao Writers Building not far from Guangming Daily.

It was past dinner time when Lin Chaoyang and Chen Huaikai arrived at Wang Meng's house. Wang Meng was a little surprised to see him. It was the first time that Lin Chaoyang came to their house after knowing him for so many years.

After a few small talk, Lin Chaoyang explained his purpose. After listening to his request, Wang Meng was a little hesitant.

He was used to being a good guy, and charging ahead was not in line with his character.

"Look, you are the editor-in-chief of People's Literature now, can you show some courage?"

Lin Chaoyang's provocation did not work on Wang Meng, and Wang Meng said: "We are not in the same system. If I go, people will say that I am a dog trying to catch a rat?"

"With Mr. Feng in front of you, what are you afraid of? Besides, you have to have some confidence in yourself.

Wang Meng felt that Lin Chaoyang was being sarcastic, and said angrily: "You are so sarcastic when you ask people to do things?"

"What's wrong with me? I'm telling the truth. This is called having high hopes for you. You are a person with many thoughts. You think dirty and criticize others."

The two quarreled for a few words, and Wang Meng finally agreed to Lin Chaoyang. After all, he had asked Lin Chaoyang for help before, and he couldn't just cross the river and burn the bridge.

After dealing with Wang Meng, Lin Chaoyang and Chen Huaikai came out of the Writers' Building.

Lin Chaoyang laughed, "It was just a casual remark, complimenting him a few words. "

Chen Huaikai muttered in his heart, your compliment sounds like an insult.

Two days later, the review and screening of "The Chess Master" was held as scheduled in the Film Bureau.

Hu Qiming, the director of Yanying Studio, and Chen Huaikai, the director, came. Chen Huaikai also specially invited Acheng's father Zhong Dianwei, who is considered one of the best film critics in the country.

The Film Bureau sent Shi Fangyu, the director of the Film Bureau, and Chen Bo, the consultant of the Film Bureau. The two of them also attended the last review meeting of "The Garland under the Mountain".

From a side perspective, their appearance can be regarded as a sign of their attention to the film "The Chess Master".

Shi Fangyu was a little surprised to see Lin Chaoyang, Feng Mu and Wang Meng appear at the film review meeting. Lin Chaoyang is a screenwriter, so it is reasonable for him to appear here, but why did Feng Mu and Wang Meng appear?

Hu Qiming smiled and said, "Mr. Feng and Comrade Wang Meng have always praised the original work of "The Chess Master" and provided many valuable suggestions during the script creation stage. Now that the film is out, it is time for the film review, so it is just right for them to appreciate it."

Of course, no one believed his nonsense. How could Shi Fangyu not understand the tricks of Yanying Studio? But he had no way to say anything, so he could only start the film review meeting according to the process.

The whole film of "The Chess Master" is 105 minutes long, which is quite standard.

But the original work is a novel of more than 200,000 words after all. Even if it is necessary to condense and cut it for film adaptation, this length also fully demonstrates Chen Huaikai's restraint in expression.

There are many good directors, but few know how to restrain themselves.

The long shot at the beginning is still amazing, and people quickly immerse themselves in the beautiful dream woven by light and shadow.

The one and a half hour screening came to an end, and a gunshot was heard from the speakers in the screening room.

On the screen, the snow was white and the snowflakes were all over the sky. Jiang Nansheng fell to the ground, and his blood dyed the snow on the ground red, and he became more and more dizzy.

The camera slowly pulled up, and the sad music was stirring and surrounded. The last shot of the movie was full of tragic and tragic emotions.

Everyone was immersed in such an atmosphere, and their hearts were surging and they couldn't extricate themselves.

After a long while, Hu Qiming took the initiative to applaud, and everyone present reacted and gave a warm applause.

Judging from the reactions of the crowd, the quality of "The Chess Master" is undoubtedly outstanding, but film censorship is not just about the quality of the film.

In the discussion after the screening, Shi Fangyu did not speak, but consultant Chen Bo spoke first. He mentioned the issue that Chen Huaikai was most worried about before the review.

"From the perspective of artistic level, "The Chess Master" is a very good film.

The characters are well-developed, and the plot is ups and downs..."

Speaking is a skill, especially speaking at a meeting. It is not a good thing to hear good words first, because they are often followed by a "but".

Of course, there are people who do not add this suffix, but such cases are rare.

"But..." As Lin Chaoyang expected, Chen Bo changed the subject and said "but".

The next words can be summarized as taking into account the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Some shots in "The Chess Master" should be handled more subtly.

Chen Bo's words were expected by Lin Chaoyang and Chen Huaikai. After listening to Chen Bo's opinions, Lin Chaoyang did not rush to refute. He exchanged glances with Wang Meng, and the two understood each other.

Wang Meng stood up at the right time, "Comrade Chen Bo's opinion is very reasonable, and we do need to consider this aspect. However, how to grasp this scale is a difficult problem."

"In my opinion, Director Chen's expression in this regard is still very restrained. Except for the last shot in the movie, there is not even a bloody shot.

The cruelty of war is also mostly reflected in the form of voice-over, narration and environmental background. Even the death of the little beggar was not given a positive shot.

I think this is already a very good way to deal with it. After all, the historical facts are there."

Chen Bo retorted: "I still think that a few shots should be dealt with again."

Wang Meng did not speak again when he saw this. His purpose of coming was not to argue, but to help.

Feng Mu continued: "Specific shots should be dealt with specifically. I think the Film Bureau might as well list the shots and dialogues that you think are problematic, so that Director Chen and others can change them."

Feng Mu is highly respected, and his words are naturally weighty, and what he said is reasonable. Chen Bo looked at Shi Fangyu.

Feeling the pressure, Shi Fangyu sighed in his heart.

From the moment Zhong Dianwei, Feng Mu and Wang Meng showed up at the Film Bureau, he knew that the Film Bureau would not be allowed to play freely in today's film review meeting.

They are a functional department, and it doesn't matter if they ignore their words.

But the influence of these people is here, even if he is the director, he dare not neglect it.

"Is it okay to blur the lines about the chess player "Li Zhuo" in the movie?"

Compared with Chen Bo's request, Shi Fangyu's request can be said to be a huge concession.

When the novel "The Chess Master" was first published, some people discussed that the prototype of Jiangnansheng might be the Showa Chess Master.

But in fact, anyone who knows a little about Go can understand that the character in the novel that is truly based on the Showa Chess Master is the naturalized chess player Li Zhuo.

In the movie, the description of Li Zhuo's origin in the novel is retained, and anyone with a discerning eye can know who it is talking about.

Although Shi Fangyu and others are concerned about the WJ issue, they dare not easily blaspheme history, so they have to settle for the second best and propose to make the character of Li Zhuo virtual.

After all, the prototype of this character is now also the target of domestic criticism.

"The Chess Master" will inevitably cause a lot of heated discussion when it is released in the future, so it is better to avoid it if possible.

After hearing Shi Fangyu's opinion, Hu Qiming and Chen Huaikai felt relieved. Such a request is much simpler than modifying or reshooting the scenes. It is nothing more than changing the lines and finding a voice actor to dub the voice.

After some communication, the two sides reached a consensus on the film review.

What Yanying Studio needs to do next is to make revisions according to the opinions of the Film Bureau, and then conduct a second review. If nothing unexpected happens, it will pass smoothly.

The half-day review meeting ended. After coming out of the Film Bureau, Hu Qiming shook hands with Feng, Wang, and Zhong to express his gratitude. Everyone exchanged a few polite words.

"I helped you this time, remember to treat you to a meal!" Wang Meng said to Lin Chaoyang.

"Helping is a favor. If I treat you to a meal, I will repay this favor."

Wang Meng said dissatisfiedly: "Your family's favor can be repaid with a meal. Isn't it too easy to repay?"

"I owe a debt, and I have the final say on how to repay it!"

Lin Chaoyang acted like a rogue, and the people around laughed.

Before parting, Lin Chaoyang said to several old comrades: "If you have the opportunity to speak up for me on the royalty issue, please support me."

Feng Mu smiled and raised a finger, "Another meal!"

"Okay, okay, it's just two meals!"

"That's about right!"