Reshaping the landscape of the Chinese entertainment industry

Just as He Yi'an was being attacked by the crowd and was giving interviews and holding press conferences.

Lu Chuan, who had just finished all the post-production work on "Looking for a Gun," suddenly jumped out on his own, for some unknown reason.

Of course, if you take his background into consideration, his stance is not surprising.

His father was someone who hung out with those older, more established people, so he naturally sided with them.

After all, in the original history, many of his subsequent awards were due to the support and encouragement of his seniors.

Returning to Lu Chuan in 2002, although he was much older than He Yi'an, he was actually a new director.

However, while He Yi'an's film is still in production, his recently "finding a gun" has already completed post-production and will be shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival. He is also known as one of the representative figures of the sixth generation of Chinese directors.

It can be said that she reached her peak right from her debut.

He is also a classic comedic character in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The so-called sixth generation of directors refers to Jia Zhangke, Lou Ye, Wang Xiaoshuai, Guan Hu, Lu Chuan, and Ning Hao.

Each person in this group has different abilities, habits, and shooting styles.

But there is one thing that is now generally accepted.

That's something everyone in the industry knows: the filming of "Looking for a Gun" was entirely thanks to Jiang Wen.

Even He Yi'an, a student, had already heard this rumor when he was still on the set of "Hero".

Back at school, the rumor spread even further. Lu Chuan was scolded by Jiang Wen several times on set and was told she wasn't even qualified to be a director. In the end, she went home and cried to her father...

This matter has practically spread throughout the industry.

But this same person who had been caught in the rain is now siding with the elderly, believing he is on a moral high ground, and speaking eloquently to the camera.

"Why? I didn't know him before."

"I've been busy with post-production on 'The Missing Gun' lately, but I know that an 18-year-old kid who hasn't even made a single film has managed to secure a million-yuan investment from China Film Group and receive their resources. Is that fair?"

"How much investment do we directors have to secure to make a film? How much frustration do we have to endure?"

"He's got some nerve, taking money directly because of his family connections. That's not fair competition, that's privilege."

"Moreover," Lu Chuan said, now exuding the air of a senior, and also feeling the pleasure Jiang Wen felt when he reprimanded him.

I must say, that feeling of being in a superior position and giving orders can indeed be intoxicating.

Lu Chuan even felt a sense of relief, no wonder Jiang Wen had been so satisfied with his scolding back then.

It turns out that suppressing newcomers can really be addictive.

Facing these agitated reporters, staring at the cameras and the microphones handed to him, Lu Chuan seemed to see He Yi'an being suppressed by him to the point of tears, and his tone became even more disdainful.

"I'm not just making this up. I just took a look at the summary of his movie script. What's it about? Laid-off workers, starting a business, family warmth, the warmth of policy?"

"I won't say he lacks any sense of reflection or critical thinking; after all, we can't expect too much, can we?"

"But does an 18-year-old understand what it means to be laid off? Does he understand starting a business? Does he understand family?"

"He has no understanding of life at the bottom of society. He's just exploiting suffering and using cheap sentimentality to please the audience. There's no reflection or international perspective what artistic value this kind of film has?"

"No jury would like this kind of movie!"

"I dare say, any movie he makes will be a terrible one."

"If he can win awards, it would be an insult to all those who take filmmaking seriously."

Because Lu Chuan's interview was at roughly the same time as He Yi'an's, except that his was a little earlier.

Therefore, He Yi'an did not know this information immediately.

But when the interview appeared online, public opinion was further fueled.

Media outlets, always eager for drama, widely reposted Lu Chuan's interview video and her words.

Lu Chuan criticizes He Ye: What does an 18-year-old know about movies?

Lu Chuan: I speak on behalf of the sixth generation of directors; why don't they deserve funding?

Lu Chuan guarantees with her own reputation that He Ye's film will definitely be a flop!

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News travels fast online, but it wasn't to the point where He Yi'an needed to know immediately.

However, He Yi'an, who was answering reporters' questions, noticed some subtle movements from Liu Guonan and Yu Feihong. They seemed to have seen some news, and their expressions suddenly turned ugly.

Noticing He Yi'an looking over, Yu Feihong thought for a moment, then squeezed in and handed him his phone: "He Ye, take a look at this."

He Yi'an took the phone and found that it was a message from one of Yu Feihong's journalist friends, along with a detailed explanation.

"Sister Fei-hong, Lu-chuan gave an interview criticizing that director, Xiao He..."

He Yi'an didn't notice anything about "your little director He" and instead flipped through Lu Chuan's interview, his face turning completely dark.

Many reporters fell silent upon seeing this. They were unsure what had happened, but they could clearly sense that He Yi'an's emotions were noticeably different from before.

"Who does he think he is?" At that moment, the well-eared reporter could still faintly hear Liu Guonan cursing outside, "Who in the industry doesn't know who made 'The Missing Gun'? What right does he have to say anything?"

Upon hearing this, quick-thinking reporters immediately took out their phones or opened their laptops to check.

Soon, the reporters present learned what had happened.

The interview, which was almost over, suddenly took on a new topic.

"Director He! Director Lu Chuan just gave an interview saying you don't understand film at all. What do you think?"

"Director He, I just received some breaking news. Lu Chuan says you're completely incapable of making movies. Do you really think you can make a good one?"

"Director He Yi'an, what's your opinion of director Lu Chuan?"

"Director He, Lu Chuan..."

Journalists are people who are always chasing after trending news, even though the content they cover today is enough for them to publish a whole issue.

But who would complain about too much content?

What's more, this is a breaking news story that is clearly firsthand information.

The reporters felt like it was Chinese New Year today, with big news stories popping up one after another.

"Lu Chuan?" He Yi'an read the name aloud, then shook his head and gave a cold laugh.

His smile contained mockery, disdain, and a hint of barely suppressed anger.

"Now any scoundrel dares to jump out and criticize me? Who does he think he is?"

As soon as he said this, the flashbulbs went off again.

Although He Yi'an's words were also very strong and he cursed people, he did not name names.

Instead, it described a group of people and a set of phenomena.

But now, he was being completely unceremonious with Lu Chuan, directly naming her and speaking directly to her face.

Even if Lu Chuan was rude, didn't you say before that you respect the elderly and care for the young?

How come now...

Oh? The reporters suddenly realized that Lu Chuan seemed neither old nor young...

"Director He Yi'an, aren't you being a bit too harsh with your words? Director Lu Chuan is your senior and mentor, how can you say such a thing?"

"Senior? Senior?" He Yi'an looked at the reporter. "Did he just say that he considered me a junior?"

"As for that so-called senior you mentioned, that's utter nonsense. Did he direct his own film, 'The Missing Gun'? Who in the industry doesn't know who helped him direct it?"

"I cried several times after being scolded by Jiang Wen. I went home and complained to my dad. Does this guy who only knows how to cry deserve to be called a director?"

"What right does someone who can't even control the film they direct have to be my senior?"

The reporters exchanged bewildered glances, not expecting He Yi'an to be so direct; his anger seemed to have completely exploded.

"Director He, are you questioning Director Lu Chuan's abilities?"

"I'm not questioning," He Yi'an said, looking at the camera. "I've said before that I like to tell the truth, and I'm just stating a fact."

"Lu Chuan is not very capable. He can't make a good movie himself. When he sees that I have, he gets jealous. He was trained by Jiang Wen when he made his movie and got rained on, so he wanted to tear my umbrella off too."

"This is not how a so-called pioneer should behave; this is a clown jumping around."

"He said I don't understand being laid off, starting a business, or family? What does he understand then? He probably only knows how to cry and beg for his father, right?"

He Yi'an's words were too harsh, but the reporters didn't care. They just excitedly continued to fan the flames: "Director He, aren't you afraid of offending Director Lu Chuan?"

"What am I afraid of?" He Yi'an's disdain was undisguised. "He bit me first, so why should I appease him?"

"Please, I'm not that cheap!"

"His so-called film, 'The Missing Gun,' was actually made by someone else. What right does he have to judge me?"

"He said my movie is a bad movie? Fine, wait until my movie comes out, then we'll compare. Let's see whose movie has better reviews, whose movie has higher box office, and whose movie can win awards."

"If he loses, he should admit to being a loser in front of the media."

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