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Chapter 1513 Living with dreams is the happiest thing

Father and father are different.

But some emotions are connected.

It can be said that the movie Li Yi remembers is different from many movies he has made in the past.

This is a movie that seems a bit absurd, but after watching it, it can make people feel a lot of emotions.

Because of the father in this movie, many people can see the shadow of their own father in him.

Of course, this movie is not without its flaws. At least for a Chinese like Li Yi, the war fantasy scene is the biggest flaw. However, if he were a director, he would definitely not be able to make it like that.

The movie "Big Fish" can be said to look at the name of the movie, and you have no idea what kind of movie it is.

Big fish, talk about a big fish?

But Li Yi felt that this title was really good and appropriate.

Especially the two versions that the doctor told his son in the movie.

In fact, in reality, is it not the case?

Li Yi was also asking Xu Nannan: "If your father tells you that when you were born, there are two versions. The first version: when you were born, he was out of town and could not come back. Even if he was at home, according to local laws , and he was not allowed to enter the delivery room. In short, he was not with his daughter at the moment she was born."

Because we were so clean and innocent at that time, we would not think about so many realistic things.

Li Yi started writing the script.

Because this is an extremely gentle movie, all the stumbling blocks in life, in the eyes of an old man, have become as round as jade, and finally end up in the happy farewell at the end of the film.

In fact, it's not that Li Yi didn't consider adapting "Big Fish" locally into a domestic version, but then he gave up.

But when we grow up, we begin to wonder, can the princes and princesses in fairy tales really live happily ever after?

The reason why Li Yi likes this story is very simple, that is, this father is very great. Although what he says seems to be so absurd, it is full of a father's love for his son.

After all, there are many scenes imagined by the father. It is naturally easy to describe them with words, but it is not so simple to show them with a camera.

"Second version: On the day you were born, in order to prepare a gift, your father caught that impossible big fish in the river. The bait was neither a bug nor an earthworm, but the wedding ring between him and his mother. Because the only thing What attracts the big fish is sparkling gold. Sure enough, the big fish took the bait and swallowed the wedding ring. Oh, no, I can't lose my wedding ring like this. So, he put the big fish back into the water. , it also gave me back the wedding ring. He got the wedding ring as a gift to you on the day you were born."

This is what a father wants to see, and he always does it. Unfortunately, his favorite child only understands all this in the end.

But none of this is a problem.

Xu Nannan suddenly realized.

Can Cinderella really be with Prince Charming?

"If it were you, obviously the first one is true and the second one is carefully fabricated. Which one would you choose?"

When we were children, our parents told us fairy tales, which were so beautiful because we were so innocent and flawless at that time!

Therefore, we are willing to believe in those beautiful things, and we are willing to believe that in fairy tales, the prince and princess lived happily ever after.

There is no great joy or great sadness, all life and death partings are with a smile, no panic, no jealousy, no ecstasy, no pain.

We will know what it means to be a good match, and we will also know that Diaosi's counterattack against Bai Fumei is just a fantasy. We will also think about whether there are other stories between Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and whether the queen is really that vicious? The ugly duckling may not turn into a white swan at all.

The father in "Big Fish" uses his words to weave many magical stories for his son, but all of these stories are hopes to make his children happy forever.

The script for the movie "Big Fish" was not difficult to come up with, but filming the movie was not that simple.

We want to believe that in the fairy tale, the ugly duckling finally turns into a swan. We want to believe that the seven dwarfs protect the princess with their love and pure kindness.

This movie doesn't look that amazing. At first glance, it gives the impression that he is a bombastic father who weaves all kinds of magical stories when his children are ignorant and ignorant. The children at that time are not He would distinguish whether what his father said was true or not, but as the child grew up, he began to understand that the stories his father spun were all fiction and false.

Although it is possible to adapt this idea to a localized version, the difference is that there is a certain difference between the real situation in China and here.

If it is adapted locally, the original flavor will be lost.

For this reason, Li Yi decided to follow the original version. Of course, some parts must be modified, such as the scene where the hero saves the beauty in the war.

Of course, Li Yi did not think that this movie had a so-called political purpose. That was completely nonsense. It was precisely because of this that he liked this movie. It can be said to be completely different from the other "Grave of the Fireflies". .

The script is not difficult to write, after all, Li Yi only needs to be a porter.

Li Yi was not in a hurry to make this film. Instead, he handed the script to Dean Films for the process, and then flew back to China.

There is no way, although his current status is very transcendent, especially in China, he is already the number one person in the movie. Maybe he can be aloof and ignore so many complicated things, but Li Yi finally decided Go back and participate in those events, even if he doesn't really like them that much.

It is inevitable that people will learn from each other.

What to talk about?

In fact, at Li Yi's current stage, no one would think there was a problem with anything he said. However, the most talked about is how to conquer Oscar!

This is what many major domestic directors are eager to hear.

Although, in fact, this has not been a secret for a long time, although many directors may not know it, but what different people say is naturally different.

"When our films competed in the three major European film festivals in the early years, they were all based on the excellent quality of the films. This is true, but in fact, is it really like this?" Li Yi stood in a symposium attended by many directors. , talk freely.

"That's true. I dare say that we have indeed organized all the parties we should hold, but we definitely don't invite judges secretly. Isn't it true that we rely on the excellent quality of the film to gain popularity?" the old director Xue Kaishan couldn't help but said. .

Some older directors couldn't help but nod.

In fact, Li Yi doesn't blame them for still thinking this way.

Because that was the most glorious era for Chinese-language films, or Chinese-language literary and artistic films. Every year, Chinese-language films could be seen making achievements at the three major European film festivals.

It really feels like there is no public relations or anything like that.

So they had doubts about what Li Yi said, whether it was the Oscars or the three major European film festivals, if you want to win awards, public relations are essential.

Li Yi smiled. Of course he understood this result and why.

"But you have overlooked one point. I admit that the films we won during that period were indeed of sufficient quality. But one thing you have forgotten is that the three major European film festivals have never had more than ten juries that decide the awards. Individual! And the chairman of the jury has a very strong say, and their preferences can often determine the award!" Li Yi said.

"Director Xue, your movie is indeed a classic, but what I want to ask is, why did you sell the copyright directly before winning the award and before you were sure whether you would win the award?" Li Yi smiled. asked.

Xue Kaishan opened his mouth, but was immediately blocked by Li Yi's words.

yes? Why?

Others also looked at Xue Kaishan in astonishment.

Everyone knows the truth. Only when a movie wins awards can it be sold for a higher price. But why did the European distribution rights be sold before it won the award?

Don't they understand?

It's obviously impossible, and the company that bought the copyright is the largest distribution company in Europe.

In fact, Li Yi doesn't need to say anything, everyone understands why.

Public relations is not just about inviting the judges to parties in private, or giving gifts, etc. It is public relations. Is selling the copyright in advance not public relations?

Knowing that if you sell the copyright after winning the award, you can sell more, why sell it in advance?

All I can say is that I really think that I can win awards based on the quality of the film. Of course, it is undeniable that it is possible, but public relations is absolutely necessary.

Some public relations are not necessarily financial, not necessarily monetary, but also emotional, as well as catering to people's preferences, etc. They are also a type of public relations.

Li Yi still had something to say. What were the award-winning films in China at that time?

What are most of the photos taken?

They were marginalized figures in Chinese society at that time, or backward rural areas, and ignorant people. Yes, in terms of artistic creation, it does seem more appropriate to explore the ups and downs of the bottom class of society, but one thing must be taken into consideration, that is, is it possible to shoot the city at that time? With the development of China, can’t high-rise buildings be photographed?

There is a very sad thing, that is, there were once domestic films that produced domestic urban backgrounds that were as modern and prosperous as European first-tier cities. As a result, neither foreign audiences nor foreign filmmakers were able to One believes that is true.

Although this cannot be completely blamed on movies that always show those who are backward and poor, it does have a certain relationship.

"Putting this aside, in fact, Chinese filmmakers, especially those of your generation, Director Xue, can be said to have a huge influence on the three major European film festivals. In the following years, almost every festival had Chinese judges. There are even many Chinese filmmakers serving as jury presidents, and we can go and see that in the years when Chinese judges exist, domestic films will definitely not leave empty-handed. Isn't this a kind of potential public relations? Of course, I am also a beneficiary." Li Yi said with a smile.

"Of course, compared to the Oscars, the top three in Europe, such as Cannes, focus most on the artistic value of the work, but the Oscars are different. In the Oscars award system, public relations judges and massive publicity activities are very important links. .

This can be said to be an open rule!

In fact, Director Xue should be the one who understands best. Because your film did not invest public relations funds, not only did it not have a massive publicity campaign, the distribution company also did not specially "attack" the judges for it. I remember when Director Xue mentioned this, he felt regretful and said: "I didn't know it was important to communicate with the Oscar judges. They all thought I didn't want to win this award."

Xue Kaishan nodded sadly.

In fact, Li Yi felt sorry for him. At that time, it could be said to be Xue Kaishan's pinnacle work. If there was enough awareness and enough funds to operate, it would definitely not be nothing!

Later, when he understood this truth, it was a pity that there were no good enough movies to compete.

"There is also Director Zhang. I remember Xiaona, a lifetime Oscar judge, said in an interview: "If he is going, the Academy Award that year must be his. We, the judges, all said that this film was the best, but no one came. They thought you didn’t pay attention to this, so we didn’t give it to you. "Is this a thing?"

Director Zhang nodded with a wry smile!

You really can't blame him for this, because back then, the movie was cheated by Hollywood film companies and sold at a ridiculous price, so he had no expectations for an Oscar at all.

"Actually, the Oscars' public relations rules are already clear. They just want you to spend money on public relations, because they will think that this is the performance that values ​​the Oscars! For example, this time, I also did a lot of work to participate in the Sentinel Awards. , participated in various cocktail parties, of course, the public relations ability of Dean Films is also one of them.

We all know that the smell of wine is also afraid of the dark alleys. We all know how to promote our movies when they are released. Why don't we do it when we are competing for Oscars?

Who are the Oscar judges? Their preferences are all different, and I even say bluntly that many of the Oscar judges may have never seen my two movies before that! So at this time, what we have to do is let them know, let them at least know that it doesn't matter if they haven't seen these two movies, as long as others say yes, that's fine! "

"So how do you let them know? This is the need for public relations!

Another point is, in fact, do mainland film festivals or the Hong Kong Film Awards really don’t need public relations?

In other words, even if we don't need it, we still need to make the judges feel that we really want to win this award before they will award us the award. If we don't take it seriously, then naturally it will be difficult for us to take it seriously! "

(End of this chapter)