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

Chapter 75 A New System!

They still don't understand Chinese people.

If there is no reaction, everyone's emotions will be slightly calmer.

Everyone got excited when you posted this news. So this movie really hit a nerve with you?

So happy! I'll stab you to death, I'll smash you to pieces!
You can release your own media reports, but I'll buy my own tickets.

It's simply a matter of your online public opinion being great and my offline box office being great, so you've won both.

Some netizens don't like watching movies and almost never go, but after seeing the online whitewashing, they'd rather buy a ticket.

These days, everyone has a natural hostility towards Koizumi.

On various forums and novel websites, Koizumi is portrayed as a pure-blooded villain.

"We Chinese are making Chinese movies, how dare you Japanese devils criticize us?!"

You ask people if they want to develop the economy, and they say yes.

I asked everyone if they wanted to fight or smash cars, and they said no.

Even if it does occur, it will only be in certain regions.

But this is the truth of history. If you don't acknowledge it, can't we commemorate it ourselves?
So much nonsense! And you still have the nerve to send messages.

That damn little notebook.

We've been standing up for years, and you still think we have to listen to what you say?

The country is prioritizing economic development and friendship; we're considering the bigger picture. We haven't done anything outrageous. It's the 70th anniversary, and you're in such a rush to buy movie tickets? Screw you!
Some people, in a daze, suddenly realized what Cao Zhong meant by the moral right and the right to interpret history.

Perhaps what they're anxious about is selling this movie.

Or even sell them overseas?
Some people are thinking.

Beijing, Chaoyang District.

After watching the movie, Guo Fan fell into deep thought.

"The right to aesthetics, the right to morality, the right to interpretation?"

"Cao Zhong previously stated these three points in an interview: the reason Koizumi was insulted online was because he visited the Yasukuni Shrine for six consecutive years. In order to maintain his domestic regime, he has the right to interpret the situation."

And China also has its own right to interpret this.

However, scripts can be interpreted in Chinese textbooks because they cannot be circulated outside the country. But they find it difficult to accept films as a medium because films can be circulated outside the country.

Whether they can sell the rights externally or have the film released, it's a bad thing for them.

The more Guo Fan thought about it, the brighter his eyes became.

He got it.

Squinting, an idea suddenly popped into Guo Fan's mind.

I want to go to Beijing Film Academy.

I want to go to the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy to pursue Cao Zhong, and then become a director from the Performance Department.

……

"Come, Director Cao, please take a seat."

At China Film Group, Han Sanpin personally poured Cao Zhong a cup of tea. "Our previous agreement stipulated that the copyright belonged to China Film Group, and I feel a little embarrassed about that."

Cao Zhong frowned.

Why is this old eagle reacting differently than usual?

They said they had something urgent to tell me, but when I arrived, their attitude suddenly changed.

It's quite strange that they don't call me Little Eagle.

Cao Zhong was puzzled.

"When negotiating the list of imported films with South Korea, the South Korean distributor really liked the film 'Nanjing Photo Studio,' which is currently sweeping China, and strongly requested that we sell the copyright in a package, including the adaptation rights and distribution rights. In short, we bought it outright for $190 million."

Han Sanpin's face was beaming with joy. "We are currently contacting some countries in Southeast Asia, preparing to release the copyrights piecemeal. We should be able to get around $260 million, which shouldn't be a problem."

This is an unexpected bonus for Han Sanpin and even for China Film Group!

Cao Zhong gritted his teeth and said, "Chairman Han, you called me here just to demoralize me, didn't you?"

Cao Zhong was furious.

I should have known better than to call the studio Chengying; I should have called it Zhongying instead. You old man, you'll be furious!

"Of course not," Han Sanpin said seriously. "I want to talk about the future film system you mentioned, and I also have some good news to tell you."

"Tell me the good news first," Cao Zhong said, holding his breath, unwilling to discuss the film's production details. "Director Tong has given preliminary feedback; there are problems with 'The Good Man,'" Han Sanpin said. "Including the original novel of 'Eileen Chang,' which you mentioned, there are also problems."

"so?"

"So go ahead and do whatever you want," Han Sanpin said solemnly, "don't worry!"

He explained, "I helped persuade you before, but it wasn't my decision. I wholeheartedly supported you. But you know, in this position, one must fulfill one's responsibilities, and there are some things I have to wait for my superiors to do."

Cao Zhong took a sip of tea and was already dissatisfied.

Han Sanpin filled the glass again. "I'm just a hall-level worker, but I still really want to join a department."

Cao Zhong remained silent.

They said they had 100 supporters and sold over two million dollars worth of goods, but they didn't even mention giving me a big bonus.

I was a little angry; I had miscalculated.

More than 20 million.

It was given to China Film Group.

"I have some initial ideas, but I can't explain them clearly in a short time. Let me list them out for you."

"It's hard to explain in a short time, so let's get straight to the point," Han Sanpin said urgently.

Seeing Han Sanpin's anxious expression, Cao Zhong remained as calm as a mountain.

Han Sanpin knew this kid was up to no good, so he smiled and said, "Well then, for those actors you chose, many of their salaries are supposed to be paid by Chengying, right? We, China Film Group, will pay them and give out big bonuses."

Cao Zhongdao said, "I think we have to donate money, and it can't be too little. Regardless of what people say about me online, this movie used Nanjing's history, so we have to make some response."

Han Sanpin nodded: "You're right, it's time to settle this matter. China Film Group and Chengying Film will jointly donate a sum of money to develop social benefits."

"The system I'm referring to is the mainstream commercial film system."

Cao Zhong stopped holding back and explained, "It's not aimed at Japan, but at the hope of revolution, the revolutionary spirit, and the high momentum. Our students learn too much in school, and they can't remember some of it. Only movies can give people a clearer perspective and a more Chinese spirit."

Han Sanpin's breathing became heavy.

What Cao Zhong said was exactly the same operation he had secretly carried out last year; he was preparing to present it as a gift to the motherland in 2009.

The script is already being written.

"Tell me more about it."

“Take Yang Jingyu for example,” Cao Zhong said, “Take Hu Huanyong for example. Many people learn about these things in school, but once they enter society, they forget them. Many don’t even know who the mainstay of the War of Resistance against Japan was. This is about the script. If you feel you can’t fully explore it, you could include things like the reasons for the founding of the Party, that era of intellectual upheaval, how people awakened, the revolution at the end of the Qing Dynasty, the predicament of the great leader, how he crossed the Chishui River four times, and the Korean War, the sacrifices of one generation fighting for three generations—these are all part of the content…”

Han Sanpin's eyes lit up as he fell into thought.
"This is a mainstream historical film, and also a mainstream social film. Can flood relief be made into a commercial film? Yes. Can firefighting heroes be made into a commercial film? Yes, they can too. It's just that we need to work on the special effects, but we can build the system step by step and make it work."

"I'll study it."

"The most important thing is the script; the script is the foundation of a play," Cao Zhong emphasized. "If the script is bad, it's all for nothing. I don't even emphasize commercial storytelling techniques; as long as you don't have the wrong agenda, the people will give you box office revenue. It won't be any less than the historical epic you're trying to make."

After finishing his conversation with Han Sanpin, Cao Zhong prepared to leave.

"Can you really go all out?" Cao Zhong asked before leaving.

"Go for it!" Han Sanpin said with a surge of pride. "If I can go all out, so can you."

They left the China Film Group Corporation gate.

Coincidentally, countless reporters were waiting to conduct interviews.

"Director Cao, how would you rate the phenomenal success of 'Nanjing Photo Studio' in terms of attracting a large audience?"

"Director Cao, do you have any plans for your next film?"

"Director Cao, 'Nanjing Photo Studio' has already grossed 1.5 million yuan in just eight days since its release. Do you have anything to say to everyone?"

"Director Cao, you came to China Film Group to exchange ideas with Chairman Han. May I ask what you discussed?"

Cao Zhong took the microphone.

"Captain Jia, it's a dog that steals bones!"

A moment later, Zhao Haicheng suddenly pushed open Han Sanpin's door without knocking.

"Boss, boss, that...that kid's gone mad!"

Zhao Haicheng was sweating profusely.

Han Sanpin felt a chill run down his spine after hearing what Zhao Haicheng said.

I told you to be bold, but you've gone way too far! You dragged me into this mess right in front of China Film Group!

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(End of this chapter)