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Although cbs news has always been known for its neutrality, the latest issue of "60 Minutes" still caused great trouble when it encountered such a big mouth as Jed Sherman.In addition to ultra-conservatives and anti-gay people, some religious figures are also attacking Jed Sherman's "disrespect" for religion on the show.But people in the legal profession and the gay community are very supportive of Jed's remarks.Including the two cases about same-sex marriage that are currently being heard in the federal court, relevant people came out to support Jed's remarks. Many lawyers and judges believe that the "Defense of Marriage Act" does violate the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the No. 14 Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.Moreover, some lawyers also said that the excessive respect for Christianity in the United States has violated the "Separation of Church and State Clause" in the First Amendment to the US Constitution.

But Jed did not respond to these controversies, but met with the crew from Hong Kong Media Asia Pictures in his office.Jed took out a script outline for them called "Jihad", and the title of the script was the good name of the Japanese war of aggression against China.In "Jihad", Jade set the male and female protagonists as a group of Japanese young men and women, all of whom are about to graduate from college.The hero is a medical major, while the heroine is a teacher major. Such a major should have a bright future in any normal country.However, Japan's aggressive war mobilization order destroyed the original life trajectory of the two, and the hero joined the Japanese army under the call of the authorities.From the initial rejection of killing to the subsequent killing without blinking an eye, the hero has completely degenerated from an angel in white who was supposed to save lives and heal the wounded into a murderous demon.

With the development of the war, Japan's local economy also began to decline sharply.The heroine's family life is getting more and more embarrassing, and at this time, she is encouraged to become a comfort woman with the army.At first, she just used the so-called Emperor Yuyin to anesthetize herself as a contribution to the country, but when she finally saw those teenagers who were not much older than herself stirring up her body, she felt her world collapsed.The first turning point of the script was under Jinling City. The hero actually saw his lover in the comfort station. The bright and youthful heroine became ugly because of sexually transmitted diseases and excessive reception, but she still had to be the hero every day. Brothers serve.

When the two meet, their world finally falls apart.The male protagonist packed up his clothes and fled, while the female protagonist cried earth-shatteringly in the comfort station.The heroine was sentenced to whipping for failing to serve His Majesty's army well.At this time, it was the humble Chinese women in the comfort station who extended a helping hand to the heroine, because Chinese women were neither as "noble-born" as Japanese women, nor as active and enthusiastic as Korean women. The status is not high.Not only the Japanese comfort women looked down on them, but even the Korean comfort women who were slaves also looked down on them.

After going back and forth, the heroine and this Chinese woman actually became friends. Although this friendship was not publicized, everyone has tacitly agreed in their hearts.Although the story is based on the young man and woman in Japan, the climax happened in the tragedy in Jinling City.At this time, the male protagonist felt repentant because of the change of the female protagonist. He had the idea of ​​committing suicide several times to apologize, but he couldn't live with himself in the army.But the only thing he could do was to refuse to shoot civilians, and even helped some civilians escape the ravages of the Japanese army.But after the actor's sudden restoration of humanity was discovered, the officer quickly sentenced him to death.

After the heroine learned about it, she begged the Chinese woman for help.Unable to bear the pleading, the Chinese woman made a very bold proposal to the heroine.Escape first, and then find a way to rob the prison.Under the impact of the old love, the heroine, the Chinese woman and several comfort women sneak out to visit the comfort station at night.But their escape plan was not perfect, and they were quickly discovered.The Chinese woman and several comfort women were shot to death, but the heroine escaped and was rescued by several Chinese.

Coincidentally, these few Chinese official male protagonists secretly let go.After learning the news that the hero is about to be shot, these Chinese people decide to go back with the heroine to save people...

"Mr. Sherman, this is one of the best stories we've ever seen, but," one of the screenwriters said awkwardly, "do you overplay the good side of the Japanese in your script? It's Japanese, and one of them is a Japanese soldier. It's too controversial a story setting, and we're worried about the public's reaction."

"There are good people and bad people in any country, even in Japan at that time." Jed explained, "We don't need to describe the whole country as a country of beasts, even if it is really a country of beasts, there are still a few of them. I am a person with a little humanity. This movie not only wants to explore the harm that the Japanese did to the Chinese, but more importantly, I want to explore the destruction of the humanity of the entire human being by the war. Think about it, what else is better than a doctor on the battlefield? Is it more critical to massacre civilians? And the male and female protagonists in the film are also unfortunate. Their love has no results, and their lives have no future. One became a murderer, and the other became a comfort woman. Isn’t this exactly what we think of that war Criticism? If you want to make a film about 'Tearing Japanese Devils With Hands' or 'Grenade Bombing Planes', then please make your own films, and you are not allowed to use the name of Media Asia Pictures!"

"What 'tear the Japanese devils with your hands'?" Of course, people from Media Asia Pictures hadn't experienced the anti-Japanese drama, so naturally they couldn't understand Jed's complaints.But they also understood that it was impossible to modify Jed's script outline.In fact, as their profession, this script is undoubtedly the best.

First of all, the script jumps out of the circle of national hatred and family hatred, but interprets the story from the perspective of the depravity and awakening of human nature, which also prevents the Japanese from always saying that they apologized because you Chinese are not forgiving; The setting will also win the love of Western audiences. Western audiences may be able to accept "Schindler's List", but they cannot be moved by "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins".

After all, the godfather of Japan, the United States, still pulled Japan at a critical moment.In the eyes of many Westerners, Japan is not the perpetrator in World War II, but more like a child who did something wrong.Now the father has taught the child well, so everyone should forgive the child and accept him.And China seems to be an evil dragon on the other side of the ocean. Not only does it refuse to obey the discipline of the American brother, but it also bullies Japan, a kawaii kid, which is really bad!

But Jed's script tells you very directly, did you think that the war just hurt the Chinese?Do you think the Japanese were not victims?Jed made this film from the perspective of "anti-war" and "humanity". Not to mention that Hollywood elites dare not criticize randomly, it is estimated that Cannes Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival will follow Jed to attend.But this kind of setting will make some people feel uncomfortable. Why the anti-Japanese drama is popular is not in line with the mentality of some people.

Seeing the hesitation of the Media Asia crew members, Jed sneered and said, "Why, are you worried about some people getting in the way? You can rest assured that this film is registered on it. As long as we shoot, it will basically be Green light all the way. As for why I don’t weaken the Japanese army, don’t think about it. If the Japanese army is really vulnerable, you have fought for eight years and lost most of the country... Is this satirizing the Japanese or you? Own?"

The people at Media Asia immediately shut up. Originally, both ATV and Media Asia were center-right in Hong Kong, but under the strong intervention of Jade Capital, ATV and Media Asia became more pro-China than Shao Daheng’s tvb In particular, Asia Satellite TV has almost become an international stage for China to promote itself, so when Media Asia said it would cast such a movie, it naturally got the support of the high-level people.From the perspective of high-level executives, although Media Asia is not considered a major international company, it can still be regarded as an Asian-level film industry giant.Media Asia has become synonymous with oriental films after integrating the film resources of the three regions, Japan and South Korea.From the perspective of high-level executives, Media Asia's decision to shoot such a film can put an end to some people's claims that the Chinese are seeking sympathy. On the other hand, Media Asia's position also reassures them.That's why Media Asia wanted to please him a bit more, but was shot by Jed here.

"Take the script back and revise it," Jed finally ordered, "Don't show the names of me and Sherman Film and Television Entertainment Group in the script. This movie was invested and shot by you yourself, and it has nothing to do with us. By the way, at the end of the movie, please Put a subtitle, 'This film is a tribute to the Chinese American Historical Society'. Nothing else is necessary."

While no one knows why Jed gave up all his credits for the "Jihad" film, the future success of the film is still very impressive.Although this film is a bit different, it did not prevent it from being a great success at the Berlin Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first film in history to win both the Palme d'Or and the Golden Bear; At the Oscars, it won many awards including Best Foreign Language Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume, Best Modeling and Best Cinematography.But when the best original screenplay was announced, there was a bit of embarrassment. Although Media Asia Pictures did not give him the name of the screenwriter according to Jed's order, the name of "Passerby" was still written in the screenwriter column.As a result, passer-by A was unable to come to the stage to receive the award. In the end, the CEO of Media Asia came on stage to accept the award on behalf of him, and refused to disclose more information about passer-by A.After many years, Jade's secretary revealed this case when he published his memoirs.

After seeing off the members of the Media Asia crew, Jed began to look at the newspaper advertisement samples compiled by the secretary.With the arrival of awards season, various public relations activities are also launched immediately.Several public relations companies hired by Sherman Film and Television Entertainment Group have separately invited judges to attend various events.At the same time, in various newspapers and periodicals, some major royal literati also began to cheer for Jade's films, and of course the most important thing is various advertisements.Because the organizing committees behind the major awards in the United States are all non-profit organizations, how can there be money for advertising?Therefore, when many films promote themselves, they will bring their nominated award ceremony, which can be regarded as an advertisement for the award in disguise.And the major awards ceremonies will reciprocate and keep the most forthright producer in mind. Everyone will know what to do next year.And especially the bullshit relationship between "Hollywood Daily" and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is even more understandable. Want to let the Oscar judges take a look at you?Then buy a full-page ad in the Hollywood Journal.