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Chapter 44 Jiang Wen got caught in the crossfire again...

Before we knew it, it was April 20th.

Jiang Wen has been in Iceland long enough, and the Cannes organizing committee is urging him to go there as soon as possible.

Gu Changwei was also going to leave.

However, before leaving, he still helped Lü Rui film a key scene.

Along Iceland's Route 93, a biting wind carrying fine ice shards blew fiercely.

With stones tied to his hands, Leslie Cheung tested his balance on a skateboard with one foot on it. His dark green jacket fluttered in the wind, like a battle flag ready to be raised.

Gu Changwei paced back and forth, holding the viewfinder.

On the monitor screen, the distant snow-capped mountains and highways outlined stark geometric lines.

The composition was beautiful, but he always felt it lacked that soul that struck the heart...

"Teacher Gu!"

Seeing that he couldn't get the hang of it, Lü Rui rushed over with a sketchbook full of annotations and pointed to the sloping moraine on the right side of the road.

“You can move the camera there! The midday sun will create a Tyndall effect in the ice cracks, and when Leslie Cheung rides across, the light and shadow will wrap around him like a galaxy. Then we can use the upward angle to lengthen the skateboard shadow three times, making him glide across as if breaking free from the shackles of his old self…”

"Ok?"

Gu Changwei directed the field crew to move equipment with a mixture of belief and doubt.

The moment he repositioned the camera, his eyes lit up!
The originally monotonous sidelight was refracted into countless tiny points of light by the ice layer. Even more wonderfully, the natural upward angle formed by the moraine perfectly superimposed the silhouette of the person with the distant glacier!
In this way, when Leslie Cheung rides by on his skateboard, it creates the feeling of him breaking through a wall from an ice and snow myth.

Immediately afterwards, he saw Lü Rui set up the reflector next to the road sign.

The silver mirror surface refracted light like scattered gold, instantly revealing the unique cold texture of Iceland!
Seeing this, Gu Changwei gave Lü Rui's retreating figure a deep look, then turned to Jiang Wen, who was puffing on a cigarette, and retorted without any politeness:
“Your apprentice is much more capable than you. He not only understands visual aesthetics but also knows how to work with natural light. Unlike you, all you do is spew profanities.”

"Hey, damn it..."

Jiang Wen, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, stared wide-eyed, his face full of frustration.

He was just smoking a cigarette nearby, how did he suddenly become the target of this attack?

Gu Changwei ignored him, looking at the scene on the camera with deep emotion.

This young man is incredibly talented; it's like God is feeding him every meal!

He couldn't help but glance at Jiang Wen again.

I have to admit, this reckless guy has a really sharp eye for people!

To discover such a talented individual while filming a movie? What incredible luck!

He was about to say something sarcastic, but then he suddenly realized what he was saying.

broken!

How did I get infected by Jiang Wen?
What kind of bullshit and swearing are you spouting?
"Crash!"

The stream formed by melting snow rushed along the roadside, and Leslie Cheung, on his skateboard, swooped down like an arrow.

The biting wind rushed into his collar, stirring up a tremor that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.

At first, his movements were stiff and hesitant, filled with fear and worry, much like a ship trapped in a thick fog, unable to find its way.

That bewildered look and swaying figure are just like myself in reality, always losing myself in the expectations of others.

The asphalt road twisted into flowing black silk before my eyes, while the remnants of melting snow from the glaciers on both sides resembled frozen waves.

He heard Lü Rui's shouts as he adjusted the camera position, and the buzzing sound of Gu Changwei's lens turning, but it felt as if all the sounds had frozen into an ice shell outside his eardrums.

Until one moment, the vibration of the skateboard crushing the gravel traveled up his shinbone and collided violently with the chaotic fog in his heart!
The sharp scraping sound only made him more awake.

"Hey!"

At the bend, he completed a beautiful turn.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds in the distance, illuminating his enlightened gaze.

The real direction is never on someone else's map!
He no longer deliberately sought the shadow of the character, no longer clung to the traces of performance, but completely relaxed his mind and body, letting his body tilt and leap with the curve of the road...

As he reached the finish line, he opened his arms, looked up at the sky, and watched the aurora borealis change and transform, just like his reborn soul.

At this moment, the character in the play achieved redemption, and he also bid farewell to his past self, who was hesitant and indecisive, amidst the snow and wind of Iceland.

In the years to come, he will carry this clarity with him and bravely sail towards the unknown yet hopeful future!

"Cut! Perfect!"

Lü Rui shouted loudly from behind the monitor.

Gu Changwei, who had been intently watching the camera, nodded in satisfaction, then turned around and patiently shared his filming experience with Ning Hao, who had come over to ask for advice.

He was very familiar with Leslie Cheung and knew how high Cheung's acting skills were, so he was certain that this scene wouldn't need to be filmed a second time. Back when they were filming "Farewell My Concubine," the stunning appearance of "Cheng Dieyi" in the film was successfully captured by his lens and became known to the world.

Later, in media interviews, he said more than once that Leslie Cheung was one of the best actors he had ever worked with, possessing admirable talent and dedication...

For example, in this skateboarding scene, no stunt double was used throughout.

After rigorous training day after day, Leslie Cheung personally completed the entire skating course.

—Dedication!
Mei Yanfang was also staring intently at the camera.

Seeing Leslie Cheung raise his arms and shout freely, she first smiled with relief, but as she smiled, tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes.

She was genuinely happy for her dear friend!
Filming "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" gave him a sense of meaning in life! It also led her to make a bold decision...

She wants to live a good life!
She hasn't seen enough of this world yet!
Two people who have both struggled with fate have decided to join hands and support each other.

That evening, Jiang Wen and Gu Changwei left the film crew together.

Meanwhile, the results of the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards were announced from mainland China.

As expected, Infernal Affairs swept all the major awards, becoming the biggest winner of this year's awards.

Hero, on the other hand, won almost all the major technical awards.

At this moment, Lu Rui suddenly realized that "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" also seemed to be eligible to participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards.

"I wonder if I can win an award?"

He muttered to himself, then completely forgot about it.

The filming of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is about to wrap up.

We must give it our all in these final 10 days!

The following morning, news came from China that filming for "Cellphone" had officially wrapped up.

Feng Xiaogang once again made a bold statement in front of the media: "This time, I want everyone to see that 'Cellphone' will definitely create a huge wave during the Lunar New Year film season!"

Everyone in the industry knows this but keeps it to themselves.

It's obvious that this declaration was aimed at Lü Rui, who was filming "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty".

At that moment, no one could have predicted that, years later, it would be precisely because of "Cellphone" that Feng Xiaogang's directing career would be dragged into an abyss of no return!
Shortly after Jiang Wen left, the list of nominees for the main competition of the 56th Cannes Film Festival was announced.

"Purple Butterfly," directed by Lou Ye and starring Liu Ye, Zhang Ziyi, and Li Bingbing, has successfully entered the main competition unit!

Zhang Ziyi, who rose to fame with "Hero", is once again enjoying a high point in her career, and there are rumors in the industry that she will soon start a new round of cooperation with Zhang Yimou.

At the same time, the name Li Bingbing gradually came into the public eye.

Meanwhile, in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," Leslie Cheung not only endured numerous physical hardships during his journey to find the negatives, but also underwent a profound spiritual transformation.

He, who once only dared to be brave in his fantasies, gradually became resilient and courageous in the face of real-world challenges.

Along the way, he started from scratch, learning how to communicate and cooperate with unfamiliar travel companions, how to calmly think of solutions in desperate situations, and how to confront the shadows of fear hidden deep within his heart.

He completely shed his cowardly self who relied on daydreams to escape reality and transformed into a true hero!
Ultimately, he successfully found negative number 25 and completed a new understanding of himself.

After returning to his daily life, with a completely new mindset and courage, he revealed his true feelings to Mei Yanfang, whom he had always secretly loved.

He was no longer the shy boy who only expressed love in his fantasies, but he won her over with sincerity and confidence!
Unexpectedly, the precious negative No. 25 captured him working intently during his journey.

This also symbolizes that he has truly integrated into life and is no longer just an observer living in a daydream.

This film tells a story far more than just an adventure to find the negative; it is a hymn to ordinary people breaking through their self-imposed limitations and pursuing the true meaning of life.

It conveys this belief to everyone:
Within each of us dwells a dreamer, a pursuer of light. As long as we dare to step out of our comfort zone and bravely embrace life's challenges, those seemingly unattainable dreams will eventually blossom into dazzling brilliance in the soil of reality!

"Cut! I hereby announce that filming for 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' has officially wrapped!"

This time, when Lü Rui shouted "Filming wrapped," enthusiastic applause finally echoed throughout the set.

Everyone applauded for the film's completion, for the successful conclusion of a project, and for the growth gained from the filming experience.

Gazing at the rolling sea of ​​clouds in the distance, Lü Rui felt a surge of anticipation.

According to the plan, he will next visit Hollywood.

For the special effects shots of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", for learning more advanced knowledge and experience, and for better development in the future.

"My little copyright darlings! Get ready for me to 'pamper' you!"

I recommend a book by a friend.

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(End of this chapter)