Huayu: Are you even sitting up straight? You're going to be the director?

Chapter 53 Zhang Huijun: Xiao Cao, the school has always been your ally.
Only then did sporadic voices finally emerge in the screening room.

But everyone seemed to have gone through a ordeal, sitting motionless in their seats.

Han Sanpin sat quietly, finding it difficult to describe his inner feelings.

Cao Zhong's movies are very good.
It's so good it's indescribable.

This film is commercial and brutal enough, but upon closer inspection, it is also quite restrained and gentle.

The observer's perspective of the main characters' team makes those scenes, which were unbearable to watch, slightly less shocking.

Their bravery and fearlessness dispelled the depression Han Sanpin felt while watching the movie.

Until they escaped, until the moment the Japanese army handed over the surrender document.

My emotions were released a little bit.

Just a little bit.

It allows people to breathe.

Han Sanpin knew that Cao Zhong had suppressed the suffering in the film, at least not depicting the current situation of those war criminals.

Han Sanpin knew that if Cao Zhong really did it, the matter would be beyond his ability to resolve, involving, for example, the Emperor…

So he was very glad that Cao Zhong didn't give him any more difficult problems.

Even so, based solely on the current version of this film, it is absolutely qualified to be a promotional film for the 70th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre this year.

"well done."

Han Sanpin approached Cao Zhong and said, “Your finished film is better than your script. I see almost no embellishment or exaggeration in it; instead, I see many real people.”

“Yes, Mr. Han, this film is about ordinary people,” Cao Zhong said. “Our Chinese heroes are not heroes the moment they appear on screen; everyone is born from pure humanity.”

Han Sanpin seemed to be deep in thought, and then spoke with a sigh.

"Indeed, 'Nanjing Photo Studio' has no rousing slogans, only silent expressions. The protagonist's words are very ordinary, but they are very powerful."

"It's about awakening, and that's what I want the audience to see clearly, to see who's really behind their bed."

Cao Zhong hesitated for a moment, then reminded him:

"Mr. Han, the finished film is right here. I don't want this movie to face any risks during its release. This film is already quite restrained; there are no brutal scenes or shots throughout..."

"I understand what you mean," Han Sanpin said, stopping Cao Zhong from speaking.
"You don't need to teach me. I guarantee that this movie will be shown in theaters all over the country."

The script was approved and the project was approved at the time, but if someone with ulterior motives makes things difficult, the filmed version of the script can still be blocked.

Even if this film was invested in by China Film Group,
But with Han Sanpin's affirmative answer...

Cao Zhong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He believed that Han Sanpin wouldn't joke about this matter, and that he would definitely do his best to support the release of the film.

Han Sanpin said, "Come out with me for a smoke."

Cao Zhongdao said, "Alright. Let's go together then."

Smoking area
Han Sanpin exhaled smoke.
Cao Zhong was constantly inhaling secondhand smoke.

Han Sanpin remained silent.

But in his heart, Han Sanpin gradually became more determined.

After watching the movie "Nanjing Photo Studio"
Han Sanpin once again had strong doubts about the "blockbuster strategy" he had been searching for.

Actually, no one knew that at the end of last year, Han Sanpin had people working on a script to make a film reflecting the history from the victory of the War of Resistance against Japan to the establishment of the People's Republic of China, as a gift to the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

However, Han Sanpin harbored worries and fears.

At this point, Han Sanpin had a lot of confidence. He believed that if he could make the script as exquisite as Cao Zhong's, every period of Chinese history over the years could serve as a backdrop to make a movie comparable to "Nanjing Photo Studio," which would evoke empathy from the audience.

"It's really strange, but your voice, which you said you wanted to be like an eagle, still sounds like it was just yesterday."

Han Sanpin smiled and asked,
"Some time ago, you criticized Jia Zhangke and his team's films, and I studied them carefully afterward. While watching your film today, I was also thinking about what the specific differences were."

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhong instantly perked up. "President Han, do you really want to hear this?"

"Appreciate further details."

"Let me talk about 'Nanjing Photo Studio' first," Cao Zhong said.

"In this movie, human nature is also complex. Take the main characters, the Chinese, for example. They are all very ordinary people. They are postmen, policemen, photo studio owners, and actors. They cherish their lives and are selfish."

However, they are all kind by nature, and they can distinguish right from wrong at crucial moments, never losing their integrity.

In my eyes, this is what a Chinese person should be like.

"And what about the ones you criticize?" Han Sanpin asked.

"Using pretentious sentimentality as art, taking the darkness of human nature as profundity, and using false compassion to smear. Deconstructing the positive, deleting the bright, and ignoring the noble. Looking up, they do not believe in lofty role models; looking down, they cannot bend down to understand the masses."

Cao Zhong smiled. "Their narratives have never considered aligning with the superior spirit of Chinese civilization. Who would believe they weren't kept by a sugar daddy?"

Han Sanpin seemed to be thinking about something.

After a moment, Han Sanpin said,

"Let me think about it. I have some time tonight, let's have a casual meal together and talk about the release date."

"Okay, Mr. Han."

……

After talking with Han Sanpin, Cao Zhong returned to the screening room.

Jing Tian and Lu Zheng were the first to arrive.

"Senior, don't forget to be a consultant for my new movie. I'll always remember."

“I’ll start preparing for your movie after it’s released,” Cao Zhong said. “I was too busy before.”

“It’s only right to be busy,” Lu Zheng said. “For a young talent like Director Cao, it would be a loss if he weren’t busy.”

"Brother Lu, you flatter me."

“You can’t call him Brother Lu, you have to call him Uncle Lu,” Jing Tian said unhappily. “We’re of the same generation.”

"Fine, fine," Cao Zhong said helplessly.

……

Seeing that the young girl indeed knew Cao Zhong, Yang Mi rushed over and exclaimed, "Brother Zhong is amazing!"

If your hands aren't clean, you'll try to steal a tiger's heart.

Cao Zhong shook his head, indicating that it wouldn't work.

Yuan Shanshan saw what the two were doing, her eyes filled with surprise as she looked them up and down with great curiosity.

At this moment, Zhang Huijun suddenly greeted Cao Zhong.

"Xiao Cao, come here."

"Principal, is something the matter?"

Upon hearing Zhang Huijun's greeting, Cao Zhong quickly came over to greet him.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that Tian Zhuangzhuang was sitting beside Zhang Huijun.

Zhang Huijun is the school's principal and a graduate of the cinematography department, so he naturally possesses extremely high artistic attainments. He also has a background in commercial films.

After watching the movie "Nanjing Photo Studio", Zhang Huijun noticed a certain trend.

For example, this movie is bound to be a hit.

Zhang Huijun looked at Cao Zhong, considered for a moment, and said, "Xiao Cao, we are also dealing with the matter of Xiao Jin. Actually, you should know that the school has always been your ally."

Cao Zhong: ? ? ?
The movie's over, are you now on the sidelines?
(End of this chapter)