Chapter 586 587 [Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]
Huo Jianqi has been working on the movie "The Mountain, That Man, That Dog" for more than half a year, but he still hasn't found anyone who is willing to invest.
No way, at this stage, the film market in the mainland is very sluggish, and there are really very few movies that can hit the blockbusters. For example, "It's Okay to Steal Fun" has a box office of only 13 million, and it has already ranked among the top ten box office of the year.
"That Mountain That Man That Dog" is a literary film, and it tells the story of the postman in the mountain. It is not explosive, not exciting, and not funny at all. So no one is foolish enough to throw money in the river.
Huo Jianqi had no choice but to ask Xiang Nan for help.
Although he felt that he would cheat Xiang Nan and make him feel very sorry, but this movie is his painstaking effort, and he really doesn't want to give up, so he can only be cheeky.
Xiang Nan immediately returned to the capital, and spent two million yuan out of his own pocket to invest in this "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog".
"Mr. Yuan, I really appreciate you, I am very grateful!" Holding the check, Huo Jianqi was very excited.
If it weren't for Xiang Nan's age being too young, he was afraid that his life would be lost, so he would have knelt down and kowtowed to him.
"Director Huo, you're welcome, it's all for art." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "However, I'm not investing in vain. I also have two conditions."
Huo Jianqi nodded, "As long as it doesn't violate the principle, you can say it."
With the reform of the film industry and the influx of capital into the market, the market is becoming increasingly chaotic. Those who have the right to speak have changed from the previous directors to investors, and their intervention in the film is increasing.
Feng Xiaogang's movie "Big Wrist" satirizes this phenomenon. In order to support his female star, the owner of a certain film and television company specially asked her to be his lover at Taylor's funeral, and he did not hesitate to spend five million yuan for this...
Although Huo Jianqi doesn't like to be interfered by others, but the world is such that he has to follow the market. Otherwise, if he can't get the investment, then he will be blind for nothing.
"One is that I will be the male lead of this movie, which I told you before; the second is the selection of the movie's female lead, I want to participate." Xiang Nan said immediately.
Huo Jianqi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.
He can agree to these two conditions.
He knows Xiang Nan's acting skills. Although it is not as fierce as the media has made it sound, and can be compared with top artists such as Li Xuejian, Chen Daoming, and Ge You, it is definitely among the best among young actors of the same age. Moreover, the appearance and age are in line with the requirements of the male protagonist in the movie.
As for participating in the selection of the heroine, he can understand.
Young people, it is human nature to know **** and admire Shaoai.
Besides, in the entertainment circle, this kind of thing is really common. They are all engaged in art, they all like to liberate their nature, they are both passionate and impulsive, and it is really unusual to have a girlfriend.
Even big directors like Director Zhang, Director Chen, and Director Feng have changed women around them. How can you demand that young actors keep themselves clean.
What's more, Xiang Nan is just at the age of youth, so it's normal to take this aspect seriously.
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After discussing with Huo Jianqi, Xiang Nan immediately returned to Donggou to finish filming "My Father and Mother".
As for Huo Jianqi, he stayed in the capital and began preparations for the crew of "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog". Except for the heroine, other actors are chosen by the director at will.
In mid-August, "My Father and Mother" was officially completed.
After wrapping up, the crew specially held a big banquet in Donggou Village. One was to celebrate the finish, the second was to thank the villagers for their assistance, and the third was to finish the meal.
At the wine table, everyone was very excited and said a lot of sincere words.
It was not easy for her to shoot this movie. In addition to physical pain, the more important thing was mental pressure.
She was always afraid that director Zhang Yimou would be dissatisfied, so she put in 300% of her efforts, without complaining of being tired or suffering, and endured this half a year.
Now that it's finally finished, of course she's going to cry a lot.
Xiang Nan was also given a lot of alcohol, and when he woke up, he found himself lying naked on the same kang with Zhang Ziyi.
"That... I drank some tea last night, so I probably went to the wrong room." He explained to Zhang Ziyi in a panic, "But don't worry, I will take responsibility for you."
He was explaining in embarrassment, but Zhang Ziyi blocked his mouth, "Stop talking, this is your room, and I came here by myself."
She was so excited last night, she wanted to release it, so she took the initiative to find Xiang Nan.
"..." Xiang Nan blinked his eyes, and instantly understood. But when he carefully recalled the scene of last night, he really didn't remember anything.
This is too bad!
"Are you taking advantage of me when I'm drunk? No, I have to make up for it~" Based on the principle of not losing money, Xiang Nan rushed towards her with a smile.
"Okay, don't make trouble. It's already 8:30, and the crew will start at 9:00. If it's late, there will be no cars." Zhang Ziyi pushed him away with one hand.
"It's okay, we have our own car, so it doesn't matter if we miss it." Xiang Nan laughed.
Zhang Ziyi still firmly refused, "Forget it, I'm so weak now, I really don't have the strength to play with you anymore."
Xiang Nan saw her pretending, and when Bawang was about to force his bow, suddenly there were three popping sounds outside the window, which startled him, and immediately lost his impulse, "Who is it?"
"Yuan Shuai, Director Li ordered the crew to assemble." Outside the window, Tang Wei replied, "Get up quickly, or you will miss the train."
"I see, you go first." Xiang Nan nodded.
Tang Wei agreed, and then he heard the sound of footsteps and walked away gradually.
Xiang Nan looked down, then looked at Zhang Ziyi who had already put on his clothes, and could only sigh, "All right, but remember, you owe me once."
…
After returning to Beijing, Xiang Nan seamlessly joined the crew of "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog", and immediately began to participate in casting.
But at this time, the biggest news in the mainland entertainment industry is that director Li An is casting for the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
Students from Beijing Film Studio, China National Opera and other major art colleges, and Bei Piao, who is working outside the Beijing Film Studio, are all eager to try and prepare for the audition.
Zhou Le, Li Bo, and Cheng Bin in Xiangnan's dormitory are all sharpening their guns, and each of them is reading the original "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" by Wang Dulu.
Seeing Xiang Nan coming back, they immediately remind Xiang Nan to prepare for the audition.
"I heard that the total cost of this movie is 15 million US dollars. My God, what will it be like?"
"Director Li An has won the Golden Horse Award, the Golden Bear Award, and was nominated for the Academy Award. It's really great to work with him!"
"I heard that Zhou Runfa has been selected as the leading actor in this film. If we can succeed in the audition, we will be able to film with Brother Fa. It's really exciting."
They explained to Xiang Nan one after another.
Xiang Nan waved his hands after hearing this. He would not participate in the audition for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
(end of this chapter)