Indeed, when Lu Hao learned that "Haunted House" was banned, he intended to help the young director.
But to be honest, Lu Hao hasn't figured out how to help specifically. If he can easily overturn the decision made by the higher-ups, that would be a fantasy.
If you have this kind of energy, why make movies?
So at this moment, Lu Hao picked up the wine glass, but did not drink it. Instead, he asked a question as if nothing had happened.
"What can I drink? Of course, we're celebrating a new member of our banned film club."
Fang Jing avoided the main point and didn't talk about anything else at all. Instead, she brought up the previous friendship and agreement.
Lu Hao learned the name "Banned Film Club" when he first met him. In short, it is a small circle among a group of avant-garde directors who are very influential all over the world.
To be honest, this so-called banned film club played a big role in the success of DreamWorks' first film festival.
Whether it is Billy who was invited from North America, the famous directors from Europe and Russia, or Jiang Wen who is present at this moment, they are all members of the Banned Film Club and have performed at the DreamWorks Film Festival.
And now…
There’s a new person coming.
But when you think about it, it is true. If I am not mistaken, this Peng Yunfei should be a director from Hong Kong.
Fang Jing is considered the big brother in this faction, so naturally he takes good care of this outstanding junior.
What's more, this "Haunted House" can really be regarded as a first-class banned film.
There is absolutely no problem with Peng Yunfei joining.
In fact, Lu Hao really didn't care much about this so-called banned film club. He felt a bit like he was just throwing it away after using it. Thinking about it now, he felt a little embarrassed.
Take a deep breath.
Lu Hao picked up the wine glass, looked at him with a smile, and acted like a big boss.
"Welcome, of course. Honestly, I was just watching this movie at the cinema, but before I could finish, the studio manager came in and cut off the power, saying it had been banned."
As he said that, Lu Hao drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
Peng Yunfei also worked hard, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, he didn't say it in the end. He just couldn't help but turn his head to look at Fang Jing.
Fang Jing laughed heartily and waved her hand.
"Oh...it's okay, it's okay. If they want to ban it, then let them. I actually predicted this outcome a long time ago."
Lu Hao: ???
These words made Lu Hao confused.
Why did you film it when you knew it would be banned?
Crazy?
Are you playing with water splashing money?
To be honest, this matter was a little beyond Lu Hao's imagination, so he fell silent for a moment, quietly waiting for Fang Jing's explanation.
Fang Jing smiled proudly, her eyebrows beaming with joy.
Jiang Wen also covered his mouth and laughed.
Like two lunatics.
Lu Hao was speechless after seeing this.
What are you laughing at!
Can't you just say it quickly?
"The more it's banned domestically, the more popular it becomes internationally. We've already entered this film into an Oscar entry. If nothing unexpected happens, it'll win this year's Best Picture award. Wow, surprise! That's the rule of the game."
Fang Jing said this with a smile, lit a thick cigar, and puffed out a long puff of thick smoke, looking very satisfied.
Lu Hao: ...
Some thoughts were turning in my mind, and suddenly I became completely silent.
Is this how you play?
But when you think about it, it seems to be true.
These so-called domestic directors who often win awards at international film festivals basically started out making banned films, or have had several of their films banned to a greater or lesser extent.
The most famous among them is naturally Lao Jia Zhangke from Fenyang.
Several films he made were banned, as if he was making them in a fraudulent way, and the films were made with the intention of becoming banned.
In China, he has a large number of fans who praise him as a nostalgic player of the film festival and a breath of fresh air.
However, Lu Hao knew that every movie he made could win international awards, and they were big ones.
If a film can win an award at an international film festival, it will naturally have no trouble selling its copyright, and many international distribution companies will rush to buy it.
Build reputation in China.
International benefits.
Gain both fame and fortune.
The abacus is really making a lot of noise.
Lu Hao had never thought about these things in detail before, but when he thinks about them now, it is really terrifying.
Those details that we usually don’t pay much attention to, once pointed out by others, become a truth that is so almost “unbearable”.
I won't talk about Chief Jia, let's just talk about Peng Yunfei's "Haunted House"...
The fact that this movie was banned even made me feel sympathetic, not to mention other ordinary audiences. Wouldn't they praise it to the sky?
Many literary youths, or audiences who call themselves literary youths, have this nature.
They often go against mainstream values, often seek to be different, and boast about how avant-garde they are and how awesome and niche their idols are...
In fact, it is also like being a gun in the hands of others.
It is no exaggeration to say that the impact of the ban on "Haunted House" is much greater than the impact it would have had if it had been released normally.
If it had been released normally, the review would probably have been just one: [An excellent domestic realistic suspense horror film].
And after being banned, it may become a "must-see classic in film history."
Again…
Reality is often more magical than movies.
Thinking about this, Lu Hao couldn't help but look at Peng Yunfei. His face showed no emotion, and he asked with a smile, "Did you choose this topic on purpose?"
Peng Yunfei smiled proudly.
"certainly."
"Mr. Lu, let me tell you, the version of this movie that's currently banned is actually a clean version, one that's been edited several times. As for the original version, if it were ever to be released, I think it wouldn't just be banned in China, but globally."
Hearing this...
For a moment, Jiang Wen and Fang Jing couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Fang Jing stood up immediately.
"Come on, let's go upstairs to the screening room upstairs in my house. I'll take you to enjoy this forbidden film."
"It's safe to say this movie is the pinnacle of Hong Kong cinema's decades of development. Even those Category III films I made before can't compare to it. Do you see all these girls in this room?"
“They were all female characters in this movie, but they were all cut.”
At first glance, there are at least a dozen women in the room, some pure, some charming, some seductive, some dignified, all in a riot of colour. The only thing they have in common is that they all have beautiful bodies.
Lu Hao: ...
For a moment I didn't know what to say.
The emotions in my heart were involuntarily agitated, with mixed feelings.
Are you guys making a movie?
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