I have to teach the world a lesson

"Movies are a carrier. To put it simply, they use strong light to continuously project the captured images on the screen, making them look like real moving images."

"Movies are a window. Through the scenes of movies, you can see a country's society, humanities, geography, technology and countless other comprehensive arts."

"At the same time, movies are a kind of culture. In the midst of joy, anger, sorrow, and fear, and in the wonder and excitement of countless audiences, elements such as language, customs, and conflicts of public opinion are implanted into the hearts of countless movie fans. Then gradually, the cultural market was monopolized, customs and habits were monopolized, hindering its cultural inheritance, once causing cultural fragmentation, blindly worshiping its ideology, and finally, completely controlling the right to speak from the body and mind..."

"What we are doing cannot be considered great, and we are not sending any culture to invade any country. We are just bringing the real side, impartially and objectively, through the form of movies, to change the arrogance and prejudice that countless people in the West have towards us. …”

"..."

In November, the temperature has dropped in many places in China, and we are about to usher in the winter when everything dies.

Winter is chilling, cold, bleak and shocking.

And Brazil.

At this moment, it's hot summer.

The blazing sunshine, the endless beaches, and the surging fans and media from all over the world.

Shen Xiaoxi sat silently at the highest point of [Salu Cinema], overlooking the flow of people below.

She saw numerous high-rise buildings, shopping malls, and countless noises and laughter lingering throughout the Southern California International Film Awards area.

Three years ago, she vaguely remembered that when she first arrived in the Rocinha slum in Brazil, what she saw was a mess and devastation...

At that time, she was only shocked and then disappointed.

But three years later, when more and more movie fans from all over the world flocked here, the ruins, dilapidation, poverty and ugliness were gradually lost to sight.

The words Zhang Sheng once told her echoed in her ears.

When Zhang Sheng said these words, his expression was serious and his voice was extremely serious. Even every word in the voice was imprinted in Shen Xiaoxi's heart.

In a trance, she saw a battlefield without gunpowder smoke. Figures with a sense of mission were charging into the darkness one after another, and the darkness was torn apart by the sound of horns.

She lowered her head and saw the latest data from "The Truman" coming from her phone.

After seeing the data, she was still shocked!

This movie, which was once disliked by countless people, has skyrocketed since the moment it was released...

The premiere box office was 12 million, with nearly 350,000 moviegoers nationwide!

After five days of release, the box office exceeded 80 million, and the number of moviegoers nationwide exceeded 2 million!

Since then, instead of declining, the box office and the number of moviegoers have continued to surge. Fifteen days after its release, the box office has exceeded 300 million, and the total number of moviegoers has exceeded 8.5 million!

One month after its release, it exceeded 580 million for the first time!

It is the only local movie in China that has exceeded 580 million yuan in recent years!

And obviously, 580 million is never the end!

…

Shen Xiaoxi looked at groups of data.

Even though he tried hard to stay calm, he couldn't help but feel agitation in his heart.

"Mr. Shen, the overseas version of "The Truman" has been a huge success! One month after its release, the total box office has exceeded US$150 million!"

The phone rings.

There was an exciting and exciting voice on the phone.

"I see."

Shen Xiaoxi nodded.

Then, he looked up and looked out the window.

now……

sunny!

She looked to the other side again...

On the other side is the screening hall for "Farewell My Concubine".

………………………………

The West's impression of China is biased.

Western movie fans have an even more complicated impression of China.

Poverty, backwardness, brutality, selfishness, ugliness...

Every despicable adjective anyone can think of can be found in a movie.

Since the 1980s and 1990s...

In order to please the Western judges, in order to have a place at the International Film Awards, in order to get closer to the freedom and equality in their eyes...

Countless directors began to criticize this resurgent country in the form of movies, almost flatteringly.

Western art is to dip the wound in hot sauce over and over again, and present the most embarrassing scene amidst the screams of pain.

In the early years, a group of directors were indeed sincere. They shot very objectively and did not deliberately belittle or discredit...

But later, for the so-called artistic profundity, to stand out, and for the so-called recognition in Europe and America, many young directors began to make one movie after another in a catered manner.

Then……

The arrogant become more and more arrogant, the prejudice becomes more and more prejudice.

Some movie fans even asked a complicated question that many people found baffling: "Why do you like to eat tree bark? Is your digestive system different from ours?"

"This movie is completely different from other Chinese movies we have seen!"

In the screening room of "Farewell My Concubine".

Avery Tashi brought many Western judges and directors to sit on the chairs and look at the flickering light on the screen.

As movies such as "Seven Days to Die", "Prisoners" and "The Truman" have emerged in the international film industry and achieved amazing box office, as the antique Hanfu of the last session amazed more people...

More and more media and filmmakers in the West are beginning to pay attention to the [Southern California International Film Awards].

Avery Tashi's friends in the industry who once dismissed the award have gradually become more interested in the award.

In their hearts, this award is still a pheasant award.

However, they accepted the invitation from the [Pheasant Awards] and came to the beginning of the fourth [Southern California International Film Awards]...

The dismissive mood gradually turned into seriousness when I saw "Farewell My Concubine" being screened.

Then the seriousness turned to shock, and then...

The light of the screen reflected the stunning expressions next to Avery Tashi.

They saw the movie "Farewell My Concubine", which was unlike any Chinese movie they had seen in the past that had been awarded awards.

There is no flattery, no deliberate exaggeration of suffering, and no over-indulgence of the West.

It is more like an extraordinarily sincere narrator, using Peking Opera as the background to show the historical changes of China for half a century...

"I saw destiny!"

A tall old man muttered to himself.

His name is Ethan Cuarón, and he is one of the most famous filmmakers in the world.

He has been confirmed as the chairman of the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival.

At this moment, his eyes were focused on this movie.

He saw the ups and downs of the protagonists Cheng Dieyi and Duan Xiaolou, as well as the deepest desires and tragedies in human nature. The strong emotional impact made his pupils shrink.

He also saw a love that was not recognized by the world, a love that was extremely lonely and more profound than Romeo and Juliet.

Pictures, music, editing...

He saw the perfect combination of art and vocal music, and for the first time, he felt a strong sense of curiosity about Peking Opera, a slightly unfamiliar Chinese element.

He saw objects such as mirrors, water, windows, etc., which were perfectly integrated into the psychological state and emotional changes of the characters. Through details such as stage settings, lighting, costumes, etc., they presented a gorgeous and unusual beauty.

This kind of sensory stimulation from all directions made him take a deep breath.

…

When the screen lights gradually dim.

The moment Cheng Dieyi drew his sword to his neck...

The 171-minute movie came to an end amid bursts of music.

Eisen and a group of international judges did not get up for a long time.

A sad atmosphere lingers in the hearts of countless people, seeming heavy and yet relieved...

"The director of this movie is You Tianming."

The lights come on.

Avery Tashi's voice sounded faintly.

When Aisen heard the name You Tianming, he felt both familiar and unfamiliar.

When an old man stood up and bowed to everyone, Aisen was stunned.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered that this director named You Tianming seemed to be the director of "Hundred Birds".

Thunderous applause rang in Eisen's ears...

"The screenwriter of this movie is named Zhang Sheng..."

"He is the screenwriter of movies such as "The Truman", "Seven Days to Die", "Prisoners", etc., and he is also the founder of the [Southern California International Film Awards]!"

"..."

In applause...

Aisen heard Avery Tashi say this sentence again in a complicated tone.

Aisen was shocked!

Immediately afterwards, the mood suddenly became excited.

"Where is he?"

"..."

years ago……

He had watched "Seven Days to Die" and was shocked by the horror in it.

Later, he saw "Prisoners" again. The feeling of suffocation and the scene of flying flesh and blood made him feel extremely stimulated in his senses. It was a [aesthetics of violence] that he had not experienced in a long time.

…

Yesterday, he watched "The Truman" and felt the bold but terrifying plot of the movie...

Today he saw "Farewell My Concubine" again...

When I learned that the founder of the [Southern California International Film Awards] was Zhang Sheng...

Deep in his heart, the emotions gushing out could no longer be suppressed.

At this moment, he was eager to find that Chinese filmmaker named Zhang Sheng and have a good chat!

However……

But he saw Avery Tashi's expression was silent, and after a moment he shook his head: "He's not here..."

"Then when will he come..."

"Unfortunately, Mr. Zhang Sheng will not attend the [Southern California International Film Awards] this year. Is he already semi-retired?"

"ah?"

"Let me take you to see other movies. Other movies may surprise you."

"good……"

"..."

……………………

November 11th.

When the 4G tower finally stood up.

The signal on Tara Beach finally stabilized a little.

Zhang Sheng received a [WeChat] video from overseas...

He heard Avery Tashi tell him excitedly that "Farewell My Concubine" has been praised by countless filmmakers internationally.

Not long after the premiere, I received an advance invitation call from the 2013 [Cannes International Film Festival] organizing committee. I hope this film can be registered for the [Cannes International Film Festival] in mid-May next year, and we can also talk about it. When it comes to "The Truman", Avery Tashi even brought the latest news about the Oscars. The American version of "The Truman" has received an invitation to the [85th Academy Awards]...

Zhang Sheng remained calm throughout, just nodding, as if listening to a piece of tidbits.

Not long after hanging up the phone...

He received a call from Li Bin...

Li Bin told him that during this year's Double 11, their [Domestic Products Festival], with the influence of the "Truman" movie and the help of CCTV news, has grown gratifyingly. It has exceeded 5 billion and is heading towards the goal of 6 billion. Rushing like crazy...

He told Zhang Sheng...

He said that when he reaches his goal, he will fulfill his promise and spend all his wealth to rekindle the fire of [Qiangsheng Online Mall]!

…

Zhang Sheng remained calm after listening.

The intrigues of business have gradually become less of a concern.

His whole person seemed to have become purer and more focused.

His eyes looked towards the base in the distance and the laboratory...