In the "Watching Movies" interview, Alang and Shen Changlin have known each other for a long time, so the conversation was relatively casual.

“How do you feel about the Berlin Film Festival?”

Shen Changlin thought for a while and replied: "The Berlin Film Festival is a large-scale and very rigorous film festival. I have participated in many film festivals, which are quite casual and do not require formal attire. But Berlin still has many requirements. I am The most complicated clothes I have ever worn in my life were in Berlin. And the movies in the main competition were all quite serious."

"I quite like "Search" and I think it's cool that you make such a movie.

"But cool things don't sell for money! We are not a market that consumes the essence of the movie. Many cases increasingly prove this. I don't have to be good at making movies. From the perspective of the essence of the movie, I am starved to death. Already."

Alang asked: "But the box office of "Search" has exceeded 300 million, setting a new box office record for overseas award-winning films! Many people in the industry think that the spring of artistic films is coming. What do you think?"

"It's impossible... First of all, the narrative method of "Search" is purely commercial, and the publicity and marketing methods are also based on commercial films... Our publicity expenses are 25 million, which exceeds the production expenses... I don't think any other film studio will be willing to spend That’s a lot of money to promote an art film!”

After a pause, Shen Changlin added: "And my appeal is very strong, and the audience's favorability is very high. As long as they hear my name, they will roughly know that this movie will not be a bad movie, and it will not be a boring movie." piece! "

"There may be a reason why the movies of the same period are weaker!"

"right!"

"I heard Zhang Yi say that when you were filming "Search", you proposed another story with the same theme, but the story was more cruel. Will you film it?"

"It depends on the situation," Shen Changlin did not directly deny it, but said: "Actually, the achievements of "Search" have exceeded my expectations, both artistically and in the market..."

"expected?"

Shen Changlin looked serious: "I didn't want to make money at first, it's true!"

"Then you still shoot?"

"As for realist themes, I think it is important for movies to reflect reality."

"So, you didn't want to make money in the first place?"

"Yes, realism-themed movies are high-risk and have many restrictions, so of course the smartest choice is to go around reality!"

"Then why don't you continue filming? Haven't you already conceived the script Zhang Yi mentioned?"

"...I am not the kind of pure auteur director. My purpose in making movies is to let more people see it! I think I can have purely personal expressions, but not too much..."

The two chatted about "Search" for a while, and then the topic shifted to the dispute between Zhao Zhen.

Shen Changlin did not take sides, but he said: "No matter whether these two are right or wrong, this incident will have a huge impact on Chinese action movies!"

"A big blow?"

"Action movies are different from other genres. This genre relies on actors. If you make Li Lienlien 20 years younger, no matter how serious you make an action movie, people will definitely watch it. You see, it's not easy for a Donnie Yen to become famous. It’s been ruined - don’t be too Donnie Yen…Zhao Wenzhuo…”

"What's wrong with him?"

"Anyway, I won't dare to film with him anymore. I'm not satisfied with the script. What can I say? Why make such a big fuss? How can we continue this project?"

"I looked at your Weibo and it seemed like I knew something."

"You know "Warring States", right?"

"Know…"

"The script was written by Teacher Shen Jie...I heard that the script is very good and the characters are very fleshed-out, which is why so many big names are joining the cast!"

"But the script we saw was terrible..."

"Yes, after five cuts, in order to highlight a certain character, other characters' scenes were directly deleted... If you check, the investors of "Special Mission" are the investors of "Warring States"!"

Alang understood instantly...

"I think the audience is the most innocent. They are forced to get involved and have to take sides..."

"They think they have the truth and are on the side of justice!"

"It is most convenient to act in the name of justice online, but before acting, reflect on whether you are the wielder of the spear of justice or the one being controlled. Whether the truth you know is the truth? It is very likely that the truth you think is just

Others want you to think it’s the truth!”

"But the contradiction between the two sides mentioned by netizens..."

"This is true. Otherwise, how could Zhao Wenzhuo alone cause such a big stir? As early as 2004, in "Xiao Yuer and Hua Wuque", the incident of Zhang Xie and Zhang Xie beating someone in public caused huge news and aroused the public interest at that time.

The collective public outrage in the mainland film and television industry.

At that time, the online media did not have enough weight... If you change it now, netizens would definitely be one-sided! So, I say this kind of thing will definitely break out, because unfairness does exist!"

…

Finally, of course, we have to talk about the expansion of the share of imported Hollywood films...

This is a difficult problem currently facing Chinese filmmakers!

"Actually, there are only about 20 American films that have grossed over 100 million in the mainland. Since 2005, has there been any commercial blockbuster that has not been released in mainland China?

Unless it has never been tried, but it couldn't pass the trial before, and it still can't pass it now.

There is no need to worry so much, and Hollywood produces about 800 movies every year, more than half of which are bad movies. We import the top 15 movies at the North American box office every year to expand our share. It has no impact on me."

A Lang nodded: "Hollywood movies are definitely great in the short term, but in the long term, their entry may be a good thing. They force you to make progress and force you to make better things in your own way and subject matter."

"Yes, I'm serious. Today's American blockbusters feel very clichéd, very empty, with no content, and the scenes are boring. They are full of flaws."

"That's based on your aesthetic..."

"But the audience's taste is improving very quickly. Within five years, you will definitely find that Hollywood blockbusters are becoming less and less popular here!"

Shen Changlin smiled confidently: "Never underestimate the audience!"

…

Alang didn't mention anything about Southern Weekend...

Shen Changlin didn't want to talk about it. On the surface, this matter was a conflict between Shen Changlin and some magazines' false reports. In fact, it was a battle between Shen Changlin and the public intellectuals!

At a higher level, it also involves ideology and so on.

Cooling is a good thing!

From this perspective, Shen Changlin should really thank Zhao Wenzhuo...

At the end of the interview, Shen Changlin said goodbye to A Lang, and then drove to the dog market - Shi Shi said he wanted to buy a dog, and he agreed.

Since I am torn between Labrador and Golden Retriever, I might as well do some on-the-spot investigation...

Buying a pet is a big deal because once you buy it, you have to take care of it for the rest of your life!

Shi Shi can't go, she's not in the capital. She went back to Hengdian last night. Lao Cai came to see her. It seems that there is a project he wants her to star in. It's called "Refresh 3+7"...
Chapter completed!