Sometimes, the dilemma is not because there are no choices, but because there are too many choices.
Lu Hao was not in a hurry to respond to the invitations from these universities. Currently, most of his work energy is still focused on the DreamWorks Film Festival.
Since winning the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival, and Cao Gan also winning the Best Director award, the progress of the film festival has become much smoother.
Cao Gan, it was like buying a horse's bones for a huge sum of money.
A director with such a low starting point was favored by Mr. Lu, discovered by his discerning eyes, and quickly reached the peak of his life.
If we add the previous martial arts animation director Jia Yu, this is already the second one.
This made Lu Hao's reputation as a mentor spread like wildfire.
Many ambitious new directors want to follow the path of the above two and take advantage of Mr. Lu's support to achieve success.
Of course, there are also some people who found Lu Hao purely because of the movie.
For example, the person standing in Lu Hao’s office now is.
His name is Guo Ke.
Lu Hao had already read his personal profile and introduction.
This person...how can I describe him?
A filmmaker who is a bit like my previous self, but much better than me.
Guo Ke took the entrance exam for the Film Academy twice but was rejected both times.
Later, he moved to Hong Kong and applied for the wireless artist class, but still failed.
After that, I started hanging around in various crews, doing extras, extras, stagehands, lighting, makeup... I did all sorts of things.
This wasted time lasted for nearly seven or eight years.
In fact, there are quite a few people like this in the entire entertainment industry. Many people only see the scenery of those standing on the top of the mountain, but fail to see the countless stepping stones at the bottom of the mountain.
It wasn't until a few years ago that Guo Ke came up with the idea of making his own movie.
He had saved some money over the years, so he took it all out, traveled all over the country, and made a niche movie with an extremely rare subject matter.
Recording movies.
A documentary-like film.
The name of this movie is "Thirty-Two".
A very strange name.
Last year, based on "Thirty-Two", he made another one - "Twenty-Two".
Also, weird name.
Once you understand the meaning, you won’t find it strange at all.
These two documentary films tell the story of the remaining lives of the "comfort women" who are still alive in China.
"Comfort women", three extremely heavy words.
But this period of history is extremely real, and it is a history that everyone should face head-on.
More than half a century has passed since that war. The eyewitnesses are now elderly, and some die every year.
So, it went from thirty-two to twenty-two.
This number is the number of "comfort women" still alive in the country.
…
Right now.
"Hello, Mr. Lu."
Guo Ke greeted Lu Hao with a smile.
He is very tall, with a strong build, and a smile on his face, but he has a simple and sunny feeling, like a 200-pound child.
"I'm here to ask for your help, but it's not about funding. I've already finished filming this movie, but... it won't pass the censorship, and no cinema is willing to show it."
Guo Ke said directly.
Lu Hao knew about this situation long ago and immediately asked in detail: "Why can't it pass the review?"
"The subject matter is sensitive. After all, there are still risks. No one is willing to take the risk."
"No cinema is willing to show it publicly for much the same reason. Besides, they think it has no commercial value. Who would care about a group of elderly people who could die at any time?"
"Some people also say that I'm capitalizing on this national disaster, creating hype, and exploiting the suffering of the elderly. I can't explain myself, and I don't know how to explain it. However, every shot I shot was voluntarily agreed to by the elderly, and we did our best to help them during the filming process. After the film is released, if it makes a good profit, I want to set up a fund to make their later years happier."
Guo Ke still smiled faintly.
However, the smile left deep wrinkles on his forehead, which were filled with the sadness and difficulties of life.
"So...why did you think of making this type of movie?"
Lu Hao looked at him quietly, handed him a cigarette, and lit one for himself.
In the curling smoke, Guo Ke's face became a little serious.
"It was on my 28th birthday that I suddenly thought of it. My birthday is September 18th. I felt that this was fate's arrangement, and I should do something. History will not be forgotten, nor should it be forgotten."
After listening to this, looking at him quietly and smoking a cigarette, Lu Hao decided to help him.
It's not just because I see my own shadow in him.
It is also because this is a movie full of blood and tears.
There are some things that many people are unwilling to do, and many people think there is no need to do them, but someone has to do them, and there are always people who voluntarily want to do them.
No matter what the reason is.
As long as you can do it, it is worthy of admiration and should not be let down.
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"Hello, Mr. Wei, hello, I'm Lu Hao."
In the office, in front of Guo Ke, Lu Hao directly called Wei Changhong, the president of the Film Association.
Lu Hao had already contacted him when he attended the Film Association's first half of the year work summary meeting. They occasionally interacted with each other and had a good relationship.
Mr. Wei is a senior veteran in the industry. He is highly respected, fair and experienced in his dealings, and often has a sharp eye for people and things.
"I'd like to ask you for a favor. There's a movie called 'Twenty-Two,' huh? You've heard of it. That would make it easier."
"Risk? I'm not afraid of risk, and I don't think there will be any risk. The biggest risk is if a nation doesn't even dare to face its own history."
"I not only want this film to be released in China, I also want to have it released in the island country and around the world."
"Okay, thank you, thank you very much."
After chatting for so long, Lu Hao hung up and looked up at Guo Ke.
Then he said two words.
"Passed."
Guo Ke: …
this……
Apart from "awesome", he really didn't know what to say.
What was a difficult task for me, and I had to run myself to pieces, was accomplished with just one phone call from Mr. Lu.
What kind of divine figure is this?
Mr. Wei?
Could it be Wei Changhong, the president of the Film Association?
Besides, what did Mr. Lu say on the phone?
Released in China?
Released in the island country?
Released worldwide?
Guo Ke himself couldn't even imagine this situation.
Deep down in my heart, I suddenly felt an indescribable sense of relief.
"It's been reviewed, and DreamWorks Cinemas will arrange a public screening, so don't worry."
Lu Hao arranged everything for him very clearly.
It’s that easy for capital to protect movies.
This is what Lu Hao has been doing.
"Thank you, thank you, Mr. Lu..."
Guo Ke was so grateful that he didn't know where to put his hands.
"You're welcome. It's my pleasure."
Lu Hao nodded and smiled.
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