Chapter 366 Why is it so short again?
Among the staff who supported "The Legend of a Female Doctor" at Xi'an Film Studio, there was a familiar face.
"Yimou, why are you in Yanjing?"
While having dinner at Taifeng Building in the evening, Lin Weimin saw Zhang Yimou mixed in the crowd and asked with surprise.
Zhang Yimou's expression was equally surprised. He had met Lin Weimin several times at Yanying Film Studio, but they had very few opportunities to actually talk.
At that time, Lin Weimin was still a little-known writer, and he was just a student of Yanying.
But since he started working, Lin Weimin has released one work after another and his reputation has grown.
Zhang Yimou really didn't expect that Lin Weimin would be able to recognize him at a glance when they met, and what he didn't expect was that Lin Weimin's attitude towards him was so kind.
"Teacher Lin!" Zhang Yimou greeted Lin Weimin and said, "We had just finished filming 'Old Well' and Director Wu told me there was an opportunity to see the world and asked if I would like to come and see it, so I came."
Lin Weimin smiled and said with emotion: "Oh! It's been a long time since we last met!"
"Yes!" Zhang Yimou's face was full of wrinkles when he smiled. He was only in his thirties, but he looked like he was in his fifties.
"By the way! Teacher Lin, I have to thank you!"
"Thank me for what?"
"Director Wu told me that it was you who recommended me to play the role of Sun Wangquan." Zhang Yimou said with gratitude.
Lin Weimin waved his hands, "Why thank me? I recommended you because you are suitable for this role. Besides, although you are from the photography department, you have studied at Yanying for four years. You are not a layman in acting, so you are the most suitable."
When old acquaintances meet, they can't help but reminisce about the past. The two talked about the "Small Courtyard" they had filmed at Yanying, and naturally mentioned their classmates at Yanying.
After graduation, Zhang Yimou was assigned to the Guangxi Film Studio, along with his classmate Cheng Kaige.
Last year, Cheng Kaige directed the movie "Yellow Earth" and Zhang Yimou served as the cinematographer.
The film received mediocre reviews at this year's Golden Rooster Awards, but Zhang Yimou won the Best Cinematography award.
However, "Yellow Earth" was very popular both at home and abroad. In the second half of the year, the film was sent to foreign countries for exhibitions and won the Silver Leopard Award at the 38th Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.
The Locarno Film Festival has a long history and is one of the oldest large-scale international film festivals in the history of world cinema.
In terms of influence, it is far behind the "Big Three" European Film Festivals, namely the Cannes International Film Festival, the Venice International Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival, but it is also an international A-level film festival after all, much better than some fake awards like the Houston International Film Festival.
As a result, Cheng Kaige became the first director among the fifth generation of domestic directors to win an international award.
Listening to Zhang Yimou's words of envy for Cheng Kaige, Lin Weimin said, "You are not bad either. You won two photography awards for One and Eight and Yellow Earth. Brother Tianming has high hopes for Old Well this time, so there is a high chance that it will win an award."
"I used to be a photographer, and this time I became an actor in "Old Well". I found that film is really the art of directing." Zhang Yimou said with melancholy.
Lin Weimin joked, "What's the matter? Are you tired of being a photographer? Do you want to switch to being a director?"
Zhang Yimou blushed when he heard what he said, "I'm just a photographer, how can I be a director?"
"You have studied at Yanying for four years and have practical experience. If you have the opportunity, you can give it a try."
Lin Weimin's encouragement made Zhang Yimou's eyes light up. "Teacher Lin, do you think it's possible?"
"No one is born to be a director. If others can do it, why can't you?"
This rhetorical question left Zhang Yimou stunned.
Yes, if others can do it, why can't I?
With four years of college education and three years of practical experience, he knows all the processes of film shooting and production very well. Why can't he do that?
But……
Zhang Yimou became a little discouraged as he thought about it. After all, he was a photographer by training, and even if he wanted to be a director and make a movie himself, the studio would definitely not agree.
Lin Weimin looked at the distressed look on the face of the "young national teacher" and sighed in his heart, he is so immature!
At the end of the dinner, Lin Weimin took out a magazine from the car and gave it to Zhang Yimou.
"This is the latest issue of Contemporary. You can take a look when you have time on set."
Zhang Yimou took over "Contemporary" and was confused. He didn't know what Teacher Lin's intention was, so he could only nod.
Looking at the taillights of the car, Zhang Yimou looked at the "Contemporary" in his hand again, his heart full of doubts.
As December approached, the weather became colder day by day. The city of Yanjing was bleak, and everything was just waiting for a heavy snow.
There has been no news of the lost manuscript yet. These days there is no surveillance or DNA testing, and it is extremely difficult to recover lost items.
Lin Weimin didn't feel anything about this, but the news spread more and more widely.
At first, it was only known within the Guowen Society, then it spread to the literary circle, and later many readers also knew the news.
Many curious readers even wrote to verify the authenticity of this story, which made the editorial department laugh and cry.
Readers' interest in the manuscript is mainly due to the novel "The Ming Dynasty 1566".
From the publication of the first half in October to December, a full two months, the reputation of "The Ming Dynasty 1566" gradually fermented, and it has become the most popular novel in the Chinese literary world in 1985.
Putting aside its historical attributes, the reform factors involved are in line with the current situation and have naturally attracted a lot of attention.
That day, Lin Weimin went out to attend a meeting at the Publishing House in the morning. As soon as he returned to the office at noon, he was stopped by Liu Yin.
"what?"
"Have you heard?"
This familiar expression, this familiar tone...
Lin Weimin shook his head cooperatively, "What did you hear?"
Liu Yin's expression was a little mysterious, and he lowered his voice deliberately, "It is said that the Great Elder particularly likes your novel. He reads it every night and recommends it to the staff."
Lin Weimin sneered, "Where did you hear this gossip?"
"The source of information is absolutely reliable, first-hand information!" Liu Yin swore.
Liu Yin's curse was indeed effective. The next day after she said this, Zhang Qi ran to find Lin Weimin and told him a piece of news.
"Work seminar?" Lin Weimin was surprised. "No, I, the author, didn't agree. How dare you hold a seminar?"
Zhang Qi spread his hands and said, "Don't tell me, go find the leader!"
"Which leader? Let me ask him!" Teacher Lin looked indignant.
Zhang Qi pointed upwards, "In the sea!"
Lin Weimin: Who farted just now?
Jokes aside, Zhang Qi explained it seriously to Lin Weimin.
Yesterday afternoon, the Chinese Literature Association received a notice from above, asking them to hold a seminar on the work "The Ming Dynasty 1566". The theme is to explore the spirit of reform displayed in this historical novel.
The seminar was organized by the Cultural Association and attended by two heavyweight leaders from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Rites. As a seminar goes, this is the highest standard possible.
After Zhang Qi finished explaining the situation, he patted Lin Weimin on the shoulder.
"Weimin, this novel is well written!"
Lin Weimin could naturally hear the hidden meaning behind Zhang Qi's words.
He really wanted to say: My novels are not written specifically for leaders to read.
But after thinking about it, I decided to give up. This is too deliberate and doesn’t fit my usual temperament.
A week later, the symposium on the work "The Ming Dynasty 1566" was held as scheduled in Haili, Zhongnan.
In addition to a number of leaders at the ministry level, those present also included literary giants. Some of them held multiple positions, being both literary giants and ministry leaders, such as Mr. Chen.
The old man smiled when he saw Lin Weimin, "Xiao Lin is doing well now, the influence of his works is growing!"
"Please stop humiliating me!"
"How can this be shabby? Aren't you happy that so many people are attending the seminar on your work? Look at Comrade Jiabao, he can't stop smiling!" Mr. Chen said, pointing at Mr. Wan standing aside.
Mr. Wan was invited to attend today's seminar. It was the first time that the teacher and student met in such an occasion.
Mr. Wan was naturally very happy to participate in the students' work seminar, and he did not hide his teasing towards Mr. Chen at all.
The seminar was of high standard, but the content was lackluster.
The big guys were okay, at least their words were meaningful. The leaders' speeches were a bit like reading comprehension, and the author Lin Weimin was stunned.
Wow, it turns out this paragraph can be interpreted this way?
Oh my god, was this what I was thinking at the time?
Although the leaders' speeches frequently surprised Lin Weimin, it must be said that this seminar on the work "The Ming Dynasty 1566" was a victorious and harmonious conference.
At least that’s what the News Broadcast said.
That night, Tao Huimin nestled in Lin Weimin's arms and waited for a long time, and finally captured Lin Weimin's handsome face in the picture.
Flashed by again.
She was a little annoyed and asked, "Why is it so short again?"
Teacher Lin was a little unhappy when he heard this. How could he say something bad about someone for no reason?
The little girl is outspoken and she will suffer in public.
Teacher Lin felt it necessary to let her finish suffering the loss at home. In this way, she would have the energy to swallow it and would not suffer any loss outside.
In the dead of winter, heavy snow fell in Yanjing City.
The sky and the earth were covered in white, so white that people couldn't open their eyes. When the north wind blew, the white snow blocked their eyes, mouths and noses, making it difficult to breathe.
Looking out the window, the snow was falling heavier and heavier, covering the ground in a blanket of silver.
Maybe because she spent too long by the window last night, Tao Huimin had a slight cough the next morning.
Lin Weimin touched her forehead and found that she had a fever.
This made Teacher Lin fall into deep self-blame. He made her some porridge, took some medicine, and tucked her in before going to work.
As soon as I entered the Chinese Literature Society, I was greeted by congratulations from my colleagues.
It is not uncommon to hold seminars on works, but what is rare is that this seminar can be broadcast on the "News Broadcast". For ordinary writers, this is unthinkable, and it is difficult even for the works of big names.
Because this is not only related to the quality of the work, but also to the degree of fit between the theme of the work and current policies.
Obviously, the novel "The Ming Dynasty 1566" complements the current reform and opening up and is in line with the same aspirations.
(End of this chapter)
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