I'm the director, I'm not bad

606. Chapter 604.
Although I don't know the price of the so-called golden mandheling, since he bought coffee, he definitely can't just leave after eating.

So, Xu Xin chatted with him there.

At first we talked about anime, but gradually we talked about movies.

He bought a cup of coffee, and Xu Xin invited him to watch a movie.

Chen Rui was quite moved.

After all, I can see "The Hawthorn Tree" in advance. Although he is not a movie enthusiast, and the threshold of the Tokyo Film Festival is not particularly high, just go to the official website to make an appointment to buy tickets, lock in the show you want to watch, and grab the tickets. up.

But Xu Xin's personal invitation is really not low.

So, he agreed logically.

And left each other's phone numbers.

Although the starting point is very strange, but due to chance, they met twice in a row, not to mention how small the probability is given the population base of the Celestial Dynasty.Just looking at the size of the city of Tokyo, this is no small fate.

After chatting for a cup of coffee, the last few people left together.

After they came out, they agreed to see each other tomorrow morning and go their separate ways.

And Xu Xin has no intention of going to other places.

Returned directly to the hotel.

While sitting in the car, he was still reminiscing about his trip to the maid cafe.

The overall feeling is quite interesting.

Definitely not a boring place.

But will he come for the second time... He reckoned, probably not.

Once you know something, you won't be interested.

But looking at the neon lights in Tokyo, he still asked Shang Yuanai about Kabukicho.

But Shang Yuanai's answer is very official:
"It's one of the entertainment centers in Tokyo. There are movie theaters, video game dance halls, and bars. There are all kinds of fun places, but foreigners are not recommended to go there. Because there are gangsters there..."

As for the so-called "red light district", Shang Yuanai didn't mention it at all.

I don't know if it's because the national pride doesn't allow it, or if it's something else...

Xu Xin didn't mind either, and didn't even bother to ask further questions. After seeing what she said was general, she skipped it.

Back at the hotel, he took a look at the bathtub in the hotel while taking a shower...

After thinking about it, he still didn't have a drink. After a brief rush, he lay on the bed watching a TV program that he didn't understand and called Yang Mi.

The couple have been together for so many years, as long as they are not too late or too busy, one phone call a day is the most basic.

As for her husband's visit to the maid cafe, Yang Mi didn't pay much attention.

Because she knew that her husband's XP was not above the maid's, she was just watching the show.It's just that when she heard about the prosperity of Akihabara, she gritted her molars regretfully.

"Have you visited Lifan District?"

"No... I didn't find any."

"Didn't find it? It shouldn't be. I watched cartoons and some movies. Adult magazines are sold in convenience stores. Akihabara is a two-dimensional holy place in the world. How could there be no such thing! "

"Well, the convenience store does have pornographic magazines."

"What's inside?"

"I don't know, I just went to buy water, and there was an interpreter next to me. I am embarrassed to see it?"

"... Tsk. That's so boring. Hey, do you have something to do tomorrow? Why don't you go shopping after nothing? Do you remember the cartoons we watched, what is the name of the production company MILLY? Or something else? , the company's animations look pretty good."

Anyway, in the dead of night, it's not a big deal to talk to my husband with a dirty accent on the phone.

After Xu Xin thought about it, he couldn't remember the name of the animation company for a while:
"I can't remember. Who pays attention to the company's name? It all depends on the style and content of the painting."

"You can buy some back!"

"... Sis, I'm a director anyway. I didn't tell you? Today I said I was going to a maid coffee shop, and the interpreter looked at me strangely. I'm going to say that I'm going to buy pornography... What's wrong with him? miss me?"

"Tch, you're just thin-skinned...it's okay, I'm thick-skinned, next time we go, I'll buy thirty or fifty copies back! I've seen the prostitution for so many years, so at least I'll buy a genuine one to support..."

"I will give you a deduction at the customs, open the box for inspection, and see that you bought a suitcase of yellow discs... Well, your reputation in the country is pretty bad."

"Hahahaha, that's embarrassing..."

"Can you stop aunt laughing!"

"Wahhahaha, big brother! Sajia wants to watch a movie..."

"I really regret marrying you. Really. What did I do in my previous life to marry such a thing as you..."

"Muhahaha, it's late! Hehe, brother monkey, my old pig is going to bed..."

"You are going to die!!"

"Wow ha ha ha ha……"

That night, Xu Xin had a nightmare.

Dreaming that I was hugged and gnawed by a pig.

Can scare him enough to choke.

……

4rd at 10am.

For the best time for the films of the film festival, Xu Xin met Chen Rui in a shopping mall in Roppongi.

But he doesn't watch it with Chen Rui.

He himself was about to vomit after watching the finished film of "The Hawthorn Tree".

As a surprise film, "The Hawthorn Tree" had a total of three screenings at the Tokyo Film Festival, and today is the last one.

He just gave the ticket to Chen Rui, and told him that he still had an interview next door.

Chen Rui didn't mind either, and after nodding with a smile, he entered the cinema with the translator.

And Xu Xin directly followed the crew of "The Piano of Steel" to participate in activities in different exhibition halls of the same cinema.

He participated in the event for more than an hour. After the event, he did not say to leave, but waited for Chen Rui.

It's not that he wants to curry favor with others.

It's because as the inviter, it's not polite to slap your ass and leave after finishing your work.

After waiting for about 20 minutes, the movie ended.

Chen Rui came out with the translator.

Chen Rui didn't mention it, but his translator looked at Xu Xin in amazement.

These sisters must be in their 40s and [-]s, and they are people with certain life experience.

Although I may not be particularly familiar with the years in the movie, the sense of age is interlinked.

Looking at the young director in front of her, she really couldn't imagine...how could such a young director make such a movie...that "old taste" is so authentic, it's almost as if she has experienced the same movie herself.

But she couldn't express these, she could only silently recall the light and pure charm of this movie in her heart.

And Chen Rui is much simpler:
"Director Xu, it's so beautiful!"

His eyes are full of emotion:
"Although that era is very strange to me, after all, I was only two years old when it ended. But when I was young, I also heard my parents talk about that era... A lot of things are right, it's really beautiful!"

"Ha~"

Xu Xin smiled and nodded:
"Just be satisfied."

"Satisfied! I am so satisfied!... Tsk."

With emotion, he asked:

"Is Director Xu busy at noon? Have a meal together?"

"I can't eat, and there will be a show in a while. It's almost time, so it's time to pass."

He is going to participate in "Teiko's Room" in the afternoon. Although the program is said to be only about 20 minutes long, it still takes time to prepare and make up.

Seeing this, Chen Rui didn't ask any more questions, and nodded with a smile:
"That's okay... I'm going back to China in the afternoon too. Then... Director Xu, when we go back to China, let's get together again?"

As the co-founder of Jinshan Network, he also lives in Yanjing.

Xu Xin readily agreed.

After parting with him at last, I got on the car to the TV station directly.

The invitation time for the program is from 14:16 to 12:[-] in the afternoon, and it is already in the early [-] o'clock at the moment.

In the car, Su Meng took out the sandwiches she had prepared. After Xu Xin took a bite, the car quickly arrived downstairs at Asahi TV Station.

Because Shang Yuanai contacted him in advance, after the car stopped, four or five people had already come to greet him.

Faced with these people's bowing welcome, Xu Xin also bowed to express his courtesy.

Then he followed them all the way into the elevator, and was finally led to the backstage waiting room.

There is also a piece of information on the table in the waiting room, all in Chinese.

Xu Xin nodded slightly.

Not to mention...very careful.

And when he saw the introduction of the program and found that the program started broadcasting in 1976, and it has always occupied a place in the hearts of Japanese people for so many years. .

Moreover, when he saw the host's information and found out that the host Hei Liu Chezi was born in 33, the corner of his mouth twitched...

Count your age...

Hey guys, 77 year old grandma interviewing herself?
Ah this...

After roughly reading the materials in his hand, he found that there was still a CD on the table.

The disc has no name, but it says in Chinese on the cover: Director Zhang Yimou and "Chezi's Room" on November 1990, 11 (Sunday).

The old man's interview?
He became interested, took the disc and put it in the DVD player.

A very low-resolution picture appeared on the TV.

But the Chinese subtitles are very clear.

Hei Liu Chezi, who combed her onion head and looked like a lady, introduced to the camera:
"Then, now let us welcome the director of "Ju Dou", the famous Chinese filmmaker—director Zhang Yimou."

Then the camera turned, and the old man stood at the white gate of the set, holding a copy of the "Ju Dou" video tape in his hand and smiling. (Note 1)

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the room. After Su Meng opened the door, three people walked in:

"Director Xu Xin, may I make up now?"

"can."

After receiving Shang Yuanai's translation, Xu Xin nodded.

Then, the other party chatted with Shang Yuanai again, and Shang Yuanai nodded again:

"Director Xu, I will be your interpreter later, and I need to make up."

"okay."

After nodding again to express understanding, Xu Xin sat in front of the makeup mirror.

Although the angle was a bit awkward and he could only see the TV program through the reflection in the mirror, he could hear the old man's voice clearly, so he probably knew what he was asking.

No matter how the makeup artist fiddled with his face, he heard the old man's voice:
"This movie is a tragedy based on the discussion of the relationship between the sexes in the feudal era. As early as when I saw the original work, I felt that the film had great significance in reflecting the reincarnation of fate and the sense of tragedy of human nature. Potential, start to adapt..."

"Favorite actor?... Takakura Ken! I have watched the movie "Manhunt" many times. I like him very much. If possible, I hope to cooperate with him in the future."

"I've seen all of Kurosawa's movies, and the one that impressed me the most is "Black Samurai"..."

"At the current stage of Japanese film, I think it is in a transition period. In the early days, the directors of Akira Kurosawa's generation explored family values, moral values, gender roles, etc. It seems to be searching for roots, but now with the new With the emergence of a generation of filmmakers, I found that your films have begun to challenge this kind of values, such as discussing divorce, domestic violence, and teenage rebellion. I think this is a new value and concept that has emerged with social development and changes... In In this regard, I think Chinese movies are the same as Japanese movies. We all have to go through this stage..."

Although he couldn't read the subtitles clearly, he could hear the old man's answer clearly.

Soon, half an hour passed by.

His makeup is also done.

And the interview with the old man is over.

He put the CD back into the box, recalling the old man's interviews...

Found nothing particularly extreme.

On the contrary, it was quite peaceful.

I feel a little more at ease.

After waiting for a while, the door was knocked again, and the director with a headset politely notified Xu Xin:

"The recording of the show is about to start."

……

The recording site is full of western style.

The host, Hei Liu Chezi, took a look at the director after sorting out the materials in front of him.

After seeing the other party give a thumbs up, she nodded slightly and sat up straight.

Although the 70-year-old man inevitably has a hunchback, she still tries to straighten her waist and show her best side.

Then, the record was played, and after the countdown was over, Hei Liu Chezi bowed slightly to the camera:

"Hi everyone, welcome to "Teiko's Room". Today we are inviting guests--the debut film "The Unspeakable Secret" has set off a wave among young people. It has just won the best director at the Venice Film Festival and refreshed the film. The directors of the Celestial Dynasty who are the youngest directors in the award——Xu Xin, Xu Jun.”

As soon as the words fell, Xu Xin, who had received the instruction over there, unscrewed the door and walked in through the door alone.

"Hi, Mr. Xu, please come here and sit down. Ms. Yuan Ai, the interpreter, please come here and take a seat."

At this time, Shang Yuanai followed up and brought Xu Xin to the old grandma.

In front of the long sofa, Xu Xin took a look at the old lady's sitting posture, and also chose to sit upright.

Then through the translation of Shang Yuanai, Hei Liu Chezi said:
"Xu Jun, welcome, please say hello to our audience."

"Hi everyone, I'm Xu Xin, a young director from China. I'm very glad to be here."

Xu Xin smiled and waved to dozens of spectators and cameras opposite.

"Xu Jun should have received the gift we prepared backstage, right? The interview video of director Zhang Yimou."

"Well, got it. Thank you."

Listening to his polite words of thanks, Hei Liu Chezi asked with a smile:

"How do you feel? I'm referring to the relationship between you and director Zhang Yimou. Let's not talk about the Olympic Games. In terms of personal relationship, we know that you are very close."

"Yes, very close. After watching the interview, what I feel most deeply is that Director Zhang was very young at that time."

"Now he's very old? I'm the youngest?"

"..."

Under Xu Xin's stunned gaze, her words reached Xu Xin's ears along with the audience's laughter.

Fine.

Is this selfish?

So, he smiled and waved his hands:
"The poet Su Shi once said: Lord Mo Xiao with white hair and flowers, never loses beauty over time. Dao Zhang is not old, and you are not old either."

After he finished speaking, Hei Liu Chezi was waiting for Shang Yuanai's translation.

But Shang Yuanai was stunned.

no……

big brother...

Su Shi I know... that is one of the greatest poets of China... how can I translate this?

She opened her mouth, and suddenly bowed to Hei Liu Chezi, and at the same time bowed to the audience.

Under Hei Liu Chezi's puzzled eyes, she said:

"Director Xu just quoted an ancient poem by the famous Chinese poet "SUSHI". I may not translate the words well. Please forgive me."

"..."

Under Hei Liu Chezi's curious eyes, Shang Yuanai thought for a while and said:

"If you see me with white hair and bright flowers on my head, please don't laugh at me."

"The beauty of a beauty cannot be destroyed by time."

After translating Su Shi's "Holding a Beauty Back" in the format of "five, seven, five" in haiku as much as possible, Ai Shangyuan bowed again:

"This is a poem by the famous poet Su Shi. Director Xu Xin means that the beauty of some people cannot be destroyed even by time. Director Zhang Yimou said so, and so do you."

"!"

After understanding the meaning of Shangyuan Ai, Kuroyanagi Tetsuko hosted the show for a lifetime, let alone Japanese stars and entertainers.Even Hollywood stars, singers, and Oscar winners interviewed many old people, but they showed surprised expressions.

Looking at Xu Xin who also looked puzzled, she didn't know what Shang Yuanai was talking about...why was she bowing and bowing again, she said with a smile:

"It sounds so beautiful, a gorgeous poem from the Celestial Dynasty. This is the most beautiful sentence I have heard this year, thank you, Mr. Xu."

"Uh...you're overrated."

Xu Xin hurriedly nodded politely.

And Hei Liu Chezi looked at the audience and said in a tone of surprise:
"It's really the heritage and charm of Chinese culture."

Following her words, the audience nodded in unison.

SOSOSO.

Tetsuko's "Miss" is too accurate.

"So for Xu Jun, director Zhang Yimou has inspired you a lot?"

"That's right. Before I filmed the first film, I followed him in the crew of "The Golden Flower". In addition to being busy with the Olympic Games, I also studied with the director. I can see, Learning and understanding Director Zhang's cognition of movies and some shooting concepts are very helpful to me."

"So, there is a question I once asked director Zhang Yimou, and now I want to hear Xu Jun's answer."

"You ask."

"What is your evaluation of Japanese films? When I interviewed director Zhang Yimou, it was in the 90s. At that time, he believed that our films were entering a new stage. Now it is exactly 20 years since then, as a new generation of Chinese filmmakers. , what is your evaluation of Japanese movies?"

"This……"

Xu Xin frowns and thinks.

After thinking about it, he smiled and said:

"Actually, I don't have a deep understanding of the changes Director Zhang mentioned. Of course, when we were in school, we would also study foreign films. Japan, South Korea, the United States... But we don't change with the times, we have personal experience. Compared with director Zhang's generation, I may not be as thorough as he in understanding Japanese movies at present. Let me just talk about my own feelings..."

The time Shang Yuanai translated was just left for him to think.

After she finished translating, Xu Xin said:
"Actually, in my eyes, if I look at it from the perspective of the Greater China cultural circle, the film styles of China, Japan, and South Korea are very distinct. For example, in South Korea, there has been a wave of "Korean wave" in Korean dramas in recent years. swept across Asia.

Let's not discuss what the Korean wave is in the broad sense, but just talk about Korean dramas.The pattern of Korean dramas is actually fixed, that is: you are shining in the eyes of everyone, but you are the only one who has taken a fancy to me. "

Hei Liu Chezi waited for Shang Yuanai to finish the translation, then nodded, and continued to wait for Xu Xin to make a summary.

Other audience members also showed signs of agreement.

Not so.

Anyway, when watching Korean dramas, there is always a plot, that is, the lady/young master of some chaebol family takes a fancy to an ordinary person... and then starts a sadomasochistic relationship.

The summary is really accurate.

"Japanese dramas, or pure love movies, the style is: We are so ordinary and small in the eyes of everyone, but we are shining in each other's eyes."

"Si Guo is discouraged~"

Hei Liu Chezi was amazed.

She has interviewed countless entertainers.

For decades, "Tetsuko's Room," although usually short and under half an hour, was played five days a week.

How many five days are there in a year?
What about ten years?
What about the decades from 76 to the present?
How many five days are there?
Among the countless entertainers interviewed, she was the only one who defined the style of film and television dramas so accurately in one sentence...

It turned out to be a foreigner...

A foreigner defines his country's film and television drama culture so precisely.

This young man...

awesome.

So, curiosity prompted her to ask impatiently:

"What about the works of that dynasty? What is the style of the works of the Celestial Dynasty?"

"effort."

He said:
"We, who are ordinary in the eyes of others, work hard to become the shining one."

"..."

After hearing this, Hei Liu Chezi thought for a while, and suddenly said to Xu Xin in a very bad Chinese:
"Yin... Ding, is your surname Tian?"

Yuan Ai didn't even react to this sentence, but Xu Xin nodded with a smile:
"That's right, man will conquer nature. This is also one of the most important cores of our country's cultural spirit. Looking at the stories in the myths of various civilizations in the world, there will always be stories about mortals who are in trouble and gods come to help them.

But only in our story, the flood came and we cured it.There are 10 suns in the sky, and we shot down 9 of them.

Of course, this proposition is still very big to talk about.

It is possible to jump from the film level to the cultural level, and you may not be able to talk for days and nights...

But my understanding of the film and television works of the three countries... This is my answer. "

With the completion of the translation of Shangyuan Ai, including the translation of the meaning of "man will conquer the sky"...

Hei Liu Chezi rarely clapped his hands during the show.

And she took the lead, and the audience also contributed their own applause.

I gave it to the excellent and knowledgeable Chinese filmmaker in front of me first.

He is great.

This is what he deserves!

(Note 1: Director Zhang did not participate in this program, I made it up.)
(End of this chapter)