Chapter 324 Good News

Chen Kexin is from Hong Kong, but grew up abroad. He returned to Hong Kong in the 1980s and entered the entertainment industry.

That was the most glorious moment for Hong Kong films.

But the peak of Hong Kong films has nothing to do with him.

By the time he grew up and was able to stand on his own, Hong Kong films were gradually declining.

Even though he made classic films such as A Tale of Two Cities and Almost a Love Affair during this period, they did not win him much fame and status.

With the return of Hong Kong and the beginning of the new century, Hong Kong films have been sluggish, and looking north to China has become the direction for countless Hong Kong filmmakers.

It was in this trend that Chen Kexin came to the mainland and set up his own film studio in Beijing.

But six years have passed, and he has made many movies, including some ambitious blockbusters. But in the end, due to various reasons, these movies that he was most satisfied with did not perform well at the box office.

Film is a money-making business. How can films be made if they cannot make money for investors?

He had two movies released this year, one was "Wu Xia" which he directed himself, and the other was "Magic Couple" which he produced. However, both movies were well-made and had star-studded casts, but ultimately failed miserably at the box office.

For him, it was a blow, but also an opportunity for reflection.

What kind of movies should be made in the mainland so that audiences will like them?

He was lost and confused!

Until, he saw Love Is Not Blind!

He had not originally planned to watch it tonight, but a friend gave him a ticket and told him that if he wanted to adapt to the mainland's film market, he should watch it carefully, as the main element of this film is that it is down-to-earth.

So, Chen Kesin came and watched it!

Very surprised!

Well-made, it’s the conscience of filmmakers and their duty!

However, the images of the little characters portrayed in this movie are very impressive, especially Zhang Wen's Wang Xiaojian.

Indeed, this film is super down-to-earth!

This is an element that is difficult to describe in words, but it does exist.

He really liked the atmosphere created by the entire movie, and he especially noticed that from beginning to end, the hero and heroine did not have a single line of confession, yet everyone could feel their silent feelings.

This reminded Chen Kexin of the autumn fairy tale directed by Ann Hui in the 1980s, the heyday of Hong Kong films.

In this movie, Chow Yun-fat and Cherie Chung never talked about love, and they didn't even hold hands.

But it is such an art film that is as pure as it can be that has created a classic in the minds of countless filmmakers.

There is no doubt that Love Is Not Blind is different from Autumn's Fairy Tale.

The former carries a strong flavor of the mainland, especially the capital!

After living in Beijing for six years, this is the first time that Chen Kexin feels a resonance from mainland films!

A cultural resonance!

It turns out that this is called being down-to-earth!

“It’s beautiful and exciting!”

When the movie ended and the lights in the theater came on, Chen Kesin stood up from his seat like everyone else and applauded continuously.

There was a burst of cheers one after another.

Many people present were even deeply moved!

This is not because the movie is sensational or melodramatic, but because of the spiritual resonance among everyone.

Zhang Wen rode a bicycle, carrying Lin Yuna all the way home in the heavy rain.

They are all small people, all losers, they can't afford a car or a house.

But they can still create their own romance in the best way they can!

The entire screening room erupted in thunderous applause, and everyone in the audience stood up and applauded enthusiastically.

Director Deng Huatao, along with actors including Yoona, Zhang Wen and Psy, walked to the bottom of the screen and bowed to the stands to express their gratitude.

"Director Deng, it's amazing!"

“Yeah, this is definitely the best movie I’ve seen this year!”

"No doubt about it, Director Deng, this movie will definitely be a hit!"

“Although this is the second time I’ve watched it, I was still deeply moved!”

"Director Deng, you finally made it. Congratulations!"

"If such a good movie doesn't have a good box office, what future does Chinese film have!"

“It’s great, it’s wonderful!”

"Zhang Wen is definitely the biggest highlight of this movie!"

"Who says he isn't? He's definitely going to be famous!"

"Lin Yuna is also very talented in acting and she is also very beautiful. She is going to be popular too!"

"Well, after this movie comes out, she will definitely be more popular than before!"

There was a bustle in the movie theater. Everyone was still immersed in the movie and discussing everything in it.

Yang Huan smiled and nodded towards Deng Huatao and others, and gave an affirmative gesture.

"This movie is so exciting that it made me cry!" Zhuang Ziqing blinked hard.

Yang Huan was also very satisfied with this movie, which was more exciting than the one he saw in his previous life.

Zhang Ning had seen it several times before, and although he was still moved, he didn't cry.

Seeing Zhuang Ziqing crying, she took a tissue and handed it to her.

"Thank you!" Zhuang Ziqing took it and wiped his eyes.

She didn't wear any makeup, but she wasn't afraid of smudging her face.

"Mr. Yang Huan, a very, very wonderful movie!"

People nearby began to come over and congratulate Yang Huan.

"Thanks!"

"I think this movie will be a hit, it's great!"

"Keep going, and please continue to support Chinese films in the future!"

Yang Huan smiled and shook hands with everyone one by one.

Until he saw Chen Kesin.

"It's a very good movie. It has the potential to beat Hollywood Tiger. Come on!" Chen Kesin shook hands with Yang Huan politely.

"Chen Kexin?" Yang Huan recognized him immediately.

"Is it really you?"

Chen Kexin didn't expect Yang Huan to have such a big reaction and was a little surprised.

"I really like your movies. I've watched almost all of your movies, especially The Warlords and The Siege of the Forbidden City!"

Yang Huan held Chen Kexin's hand tightly, and it felt a bit like a fan meeting a star.

Chen Kexin was a little flattered. He didn't expect that Young Master Huan was his fan!

In fact, there was a misunderstanding in Yang Huan's words.

The Warlords was indeed directed by Chen Kesin, but The Siege of October was directed by Chen Desen, and Chen Kesin was considered the producer.

However, Derek Chan left the film for various reasons and was then taken over by Kesin Chan. Derek Chan still got the title of director, but everyone generally regards this film as Kesin Chan's personal work.

"Master Huan, neither of these two movies can make any money!" Chen Kesin was a little embarrassed.

As the famous commercial director Wang Jing said, an important ability of a director is to be able to help investors make money.

You can't make any money, and you lose money on every movie you make. Who would dare to invest in you?

"No, no, no, no!" Yang Huan said several "no"s in a row and corrected Chen Kexin's mistake.

"In my opinion, what Chinese-language films need most is high-quality films of this type!"

Although both are ancient war films, the difference between The Warlords and the recently released The Heroines of Yang's Family: Military Orders Are as Heavy as Mountains is really huge.

As for the investment budget, how much of it is taken up by the star cast of The Warlords?

"Are you planning to make any movies recently?" Yang Huan asked with a smile.

These words immediately made many filmmakers around look envious.

When Master Huan asked this, the subtext was, if you have anything you want to shoot, I will invest in you to shoot it!

Chen Kexin smiled bitterly, shook his head, and sighed, "I've lost a lot of money on several movies recently. I have to make some adjustments and find a new direction."

"Why?" Yang Huan was a little puzzled.

As a person who loves movies, I think that both Chen Kessin's The Warlords and The Besieged City are excellent works that have reached a certain height on both commercial and artistic levels.

What is even more rare is that the movies he makes always have a strong cultural atmosphere.

According to Yang Huan's understanding, he should take another bold step forward on this basis.

As long as he takes this step well, he will reach the top and join the hall of masters!

In Yang Huan’s previous life, countless movie lovers also felt sorry and regretful for Chen Kesin.

That means he missed the best chance to reach the top!

But whether it is his understanding of movies, his directing ability, or even his observation of the entire film market, he is an outstanding filmmaker.

Chen Kexin still had a bitter smile on his face. He was a person who often lived in helplessness.

“It’s not a good box office!”

These four words reveal the bitterness of countless filmmakers.

Yes, in a commercial market where success or failure is determined by box office, what does it matter if you win word of mouth if you lose at the box office?

However, Yang Huan could not agree with his mentality.

"Well, you help me make a movie!"

"Me?" Chen Kexin was a little surprised.

"Yes, it's you, an epic commercial blockbuster!"

Everyone around heard this and became interested.

An epic commercial blockbuster?

This is a pace of burning money like crazy!

"I will invite the best and most suitable actors to form a star-studded cast, and the best behind-the-scenes staff to form a most luxurious crew. I will shoot an epic commercial masterpiece unprecedented in the history of Chinese cinema, and you will be the director!"

Everyone was dumbfounded when they heard this.

Is this going to be an epic masterpiece?

Chen Kexin was even more shocked. Didn't this Young Master Huan think too highly of him?

I……

Everyone thinks they are the best in their heart!

Although Chen Kexin is low-key, he has always felt that he is the best filmmaker, he just lacks an opportunity.

He had two rare opportunities to prove himself before, but both failed for various reasons.

This was a huge blow to him and made him somewhat discouraged.

But now, Yang Huan suddenly told him that he wanted to invest in him to make such a movie, which really touched him!

"Master Huan, what type of movie are you going to make? What kind of story will it tell?"

Chen Kexin was very excited and asked immediately.

If someone is willing to invest so much money in making a movie for you and you don’t dare to take the chance, then that would be such a coward!

"I haven't thought about it yet. What type of movies do you think have the best chance of making it to the overseas market?"

Everyone around was amazed again.

This Young Master Huan has an extraordinary vision.

When all Chinese-language film companies were focusing on the domestic market, he had already set his sights on overseas markets.

But, thinking about it again, it's not surprising.

The distribution rights for "Love Is Not Blind" have been sold to countries and regions such as South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and will even be released in Europe and the United States.

Regardless of whether the film can generate box office success or not, just for this reason, they have the ability and qualifications to do so.

"War films and science fiction films. We are not sure about making science fiction films yet, but war films are better about modern wars!"

Yang Huan thought about it and felt that it made sense. "Then let's take a passage from the Anti-Japanese War!"

After listening to it, Chen Kexin also thought it was good.

A person nearby suddenly had an idea after hearing this, "I have a good suggestion."

Yang Huan looked over and saw a middle-aged man in his fifties.

He didn't know him, but Chen Kexin did.

"Director Huang, it's you!"

"It's me, Director Chen!"

Chen Kexin immediately introduced Yang Huan, "This is director Huang Jianxin!"

Huang Jianxin?

Yang Huan suddenly remembered that all the red tribute films were shot by him, and he was also the producer of The Warlords and The Siege of the City.

"Master Huan, if you want to film it, I suggest filming the Chinese Expeditionary Force. It tells the story of the Anti-Japanese War, when our Chinese army, at the request of Britain and the United States, sent 100,000 elite troops to Burma to fight against the Japanese and rescue the British."

With just this one sentence, Yang Huan was able to outline the scenes of this epic movie.

"Good, this topic is good!" Yang Huan applauded.

"Those Europeans and Americans must have forgotten that we made great contributions to the world during the Second World War. Without us, could they have won the Second World War? Let's use this movie to remind them that our contributions and sacrifices during the Second World War were no less than theirs. Don't act like the earth wouldn't turn without them!"

After Yang Huan said this, everyone present felt their blood boiling.

"Well, well said!"

“This feels like an epic movie!”

"That's right, let's make a movie to remind them!"

"And the Japanese, we need to make them realize how many crimes they have committed!"

"After all, we, Britain and the United States are all victorious nations, and Japan is the defeated nation. We need to remind them!"

"For this theme, we need to invite the best screenwriters and experts in the country to write the script. The war scenes must be well shot and have an epic feel. Also, the computer special effects must be the best. Do you have any in China? No? That's fine. I'll ask them to go to Hollywood and buy a top special effects company that specializes in Chinese films!"

After Yang Huan said this, everyone present was dumbfounded again.

Acquire a top Hollywood special effects company just for a movie?

My goodness, this is too generous and too wealthy, right?

"Master Huan, how high is the budget?" Chen Ke asked with a smile.

The idea of ​​thrift and frugality is still in his bones.

Isn’t it?

The best star lineup, the best behind-the-scenes team, the best writing team, the best special effects team, how much does this cost?

Unexpectedly, Yang Huan waved his hand and slapped Chen Kexin on the shoulder.

"Old Chen, don't be so fussy about this little money. I'm telling you, this movie has no budget. I'll invest as much as you want. You'll be the director and Old Huang will be the producer. You two will work together again. Once the film is done, we'll go abroad and make some money!"

When everyone heard this, they were so excited!

In today's film market, Hollywood films are rushing in to make money.

How exciting would it be if our Chinese-language films could also make money?

Chen Kexin was so excited that he kept nodding his head.

He knew this was his last chance!

If he catches it, he will have hope of reaching the top!

If he fails again, he might as well give up dreaming!

At this moment, Sun Yue rushed in excitedly from outside the screening room.

"Master Huan, good news!"