Dreamy

Chen Ning saw Gu Zichuan again, one month later, in a magazine interview arranged to promote "Wild".He was killed on the 27th of the Lunar New Year, and the interview was stuck on the 29th.One new year, until the opening of the Berlin Film Festival on February [-]th, Chen Ning will only have less than ten days off.

He didn't go back to the apartment with Gu Zichuan after finishing the filming. He went back to his parents' house directly, but the villa was too far away from the magazine building in the city center. Chen Ning got up at six o'clock to get ready for the shooting, and just caught up with the traffic jam and was half late. Hours.

As soon as he entered the studio, Chen Ning couldn't stop apologizing, and when the makeup was done, Gu Zichuan was almost ready to take a group of solo photos.During the two-person shoot, Gu Zichuan was arranged to sit on a wide tiger-skin chair, while the photographer arranged for Chen Ning to sit on the armrest of the chair.Chen Ning hadn't exchanged a word with Gu Zi since he entered the studio, and suddenly he was sitting so close, his expression couldn't be tense for a while.Fortunately, the photographer was not very satisfied with this group of poses, and later arranged for them to do other poses.

This group of hard photos is mainly based on Gu Zichuan, and the costumes and scenery used all highlight Gu Zichuan's royal temperament.This person has the appearance of a movie actor, and his temperament is very resolute. He simply poses for a few shots, even if his face is expressionless, he also fascinates a group of magazine girls who are squatting in the studio.

Chen Ning's performance was not good, and he was kicked out without taking two group photos.He was very sleepy, and Gu Zichuan couldn't finish filming for a long time, and he was too embarrassed to go back to the dressing room, so he moved a small bench and sat outside the camera to doze off.Although he acted in Gu Zichuan's famous movie, besides filming and acting in dramas, he usually takes care of Gu Zichuan at home. There are almost no business activities and magazine interviews.In addition, Chen Ning was with a decent crew, and he had never experienced the differential treatment of watching people order dishes in the industry. No one cared about him, and he just regarded it as normal, and fell asleep leaning against the wall.

"Teacher Chen? Teacher Chen?" After sleeping for 10 minutes, Chen Ning was woken up by a staff member, "Are you exhausted? Don't sleep here. Let me take you back to the dressing room to rest?"

"Huh?" Chen Ning was still confused, "Has director Gu finished filming?"

"There's still a while." The girl said, "I'll be shooting your solo in a while, and it won't end so soon. If you're tired, go back to the dressing room for a while."

Chen Ning didn't doubt him, stood up and went back to the dressing room with the girl.

By the time Chen Ning's solo photo was taken, it was already past lunch time.They had a light meal with the editor of the magazine, and finally started the interview.

Chen Ning and Gu Zichuan sat side by side, separated by a coffee table, they were reporters from the magazine.No matter how the two are in private, in front of outsiders, they always appear as Fa Xiao and good brothers.Gu Zichuan was taller than Chen Ning. At this time, he turned his body slightly, and stretched his arms behind Chen Ning to embrace him, showing an intimacy immediately.

The reporter turned on the recorder and started with a smile: "This interview is really rare. It has been almost four years since the premiere of "That Me". The new work "Wild" is about to premiere in Berlin. We look forward to seeing you win glory for the country again." , becoming the youngest director ever to win a Golden Bear."

Gu Zichuan nodded and said reservedly: "Thank you."

Reporter: "Is it convenient to briefly introduce "Wild" to everyone? We have all watched the trailer, and the story told this time feels very different. The protagonist is a lion."

Biography of Gu Zi: "Yes. "Wild", also called "wilderness", tells the story of a lifelong fate between a little boy and a lion."

Reporter: "What kind of fate? Can you tell me more without spoilers?"

Biography of Gu Zi: "This boy is the son of a wildlife scientist. When he was a child, he followed his parents on an expedition on the African continent. He got lost accidentally and met a lion cub. The desperate little boy and the lion cub became good friends and spent time together. Later, the little boy was picked up by his parents, but every few years, whether on purpose or by coincidence, he would return to that continent and reunite with the lion. The lion grew up with the little boy and witnessed Various changes in his life. Until the little boy found a girlfriend..."

Chen Ning interrupted suddenly: "Hey, that's all for now, let's let everyone go to the cinema to watch it."

The reporter raised his eyebrows: "Mr. Chen is not letting Director Gu say more!"

Chen Ning waved his hands again and again: "No, no. If this person doesn't talk about it, he will be endless. The following paragraph is the key plot of the movie. I believe it will be more enjoyable if it is revealed on the screen."

The reporter jotted down something with a smile, "Okay, then let's leave a suspense. Director Gu, after listening to this brief spoiler, I found one thing. In fact, whether it is your film published at the Independent Film Festival Whether it's your debut novel, "That Me", or "Wild", I find that 'growth' seems to be a very meaningful theme in your films. You see, the relationship between the little boy and the African lion seems to be the same It was developed through the growth of a little boy. Can you tell me why you are so fond of this kind of subject matter?"

Gu Zichuan thought for a while, and said: "In fact, the so-called growth is a kind of change. A character, after some things, has undergone corresponding changes. I think it is a very interesting and worthwhile thing to shoot. Before I write a story , I seldom think too much about the theme. Of course, I will have something I want to express. But before a script is formed, I think more about the story and the presentation of the story. Do you think my film is related to' "Growth", probably because I am constantly growing as a film director, and my works are just a reflection of my inner world."

The reporter said thoughtfully: "I'm actually very moved when you say that. Because seeing your work, many people can't believe that it was taken by a young guy in his early 20s. We are used to Appreciating your works from the perspective of a mature director, I almost forget that you are actually in a growing period of life.

"That's about 'change'. To show the transformation of a character from the camera, in addition to the requirements for the story, there are also high requirements for the acting skills of the actors. Every one of your works, Mr. Chen Ning is unique in your works It can be said that Mr. Chen Ning and you have not only witnessed each other's artistic career, but also are the most trusted partners. We have all heard something more or less about you growing up together , this time it is rare to be able to interview the two of you at the same time, we actually really want to know how the cooperation between you two in the movie sprouted?"

Gu Zichuan looked at Chen Ning and motioned for him to answer.

Chen Ning was a little overwhelmed by Gu Zichuan's seemingly gentle eyes, and was at a loss for words for a while: "Well..." He said vaguely, "Where should I start?"

Gu Zichuan: "From the DV you gave me..."

Chen Ning's heart skipped a beat, "Is it that early? Well, that's right. On Director Gu's 12th birthday, I bought him a DV, which is very common."

The reporter became interested and asked, "So Director Koo started making movies at the age of 12?"

Gu Zichuan nodded, with a somewhat smug tone: "You can put it that way. But at that time I only had one actor, and that was Chen Ning."

Chen Ning blushed: "Where is the actor! In fact, he just followed me, took some very daily scenes, and then he would export them to the computer, edit and edit them, but basically he has never published them."

Gu Zichuan added: "In fact, at the beginning, it was just a record of life and an observation of life."

Reporter: "But your control over the camera should have started from that time."

Gu Zichuan: "Yes. At the beginning, I just took photos blindly. Later, I also learned what angle to shoot from, and I even had the concept of splitting, how to compose the picture, and how to highlight the key points of the picture."

Reporter: "And then it developed into purposeful shooting?"

Gu Zichuan: "Yes. Later, when the two of us were free, I also began to ask Chen Ning to make up stories for him and let him act."

Reporter: "Make up a story?"

Gu Zichuan looked at Chen Ning again, he still had that calm face, but his eyes were clearly smiling: "Why don't you come and recall memories?"

Chen Ning almost forgot when Gu Zichuan saw him like this.He felt sour in his heart, paused, adjusted his tone, and pretended to remember: "Speaking of it... I'm quite embarrassed. At that time, Director Gu would give me a script, of course it wouldn't be the one with lines, so Formal. But director Gu would say, hey, Chen Ning, "can you imagine that you are a child who ran away from home, your parents were divorced, and no one was going to hold a parent-teacher meeting for you, so you skipped school and walked out on the street Wandering around, what are you going to do?'"

The reporter couldn't help laughing: "Although I don't know if it's appropriate to say it here... But Director Gu back then was really good at Secondary School!"

When Chen Ning heard this, he couldn't help but also laughed.He tilted his head, looked at Gu Zichuan, saw Gu Zichuan touching his nose, and felt a little embarrassed.

Biography, people say that a good director must first be a good actor.

Are you acting?

"Maybe." Chen Ning turned around, smiled, and said, "But I actually learned how to regulate emotions at that time. Although Director Gu was young at that time, his observation of life was more accurate than ordinary children. There are too many. He can find out the unreasonable places in my performance at any time, and guide me to adjust the correct emotions. At that time, no one knew about the method school, the expression school, the experience school, etc., but Director Gu would say, "Imagine, if your parents are getting divorced and you see this flower, how would you feel? Do you want to pick it off? Do you want to stick it in your head after picking it off? Or crush it?" This kind of emotional guidance will benefit me a lot even in future performances."

12 years ago, Xia in Beijing.

Camphor, humming cicadas; scorching wind, old roof tiles; two teenagers, wearing strength but not Converse; eating old popsicles, not eating much cuteness;

"Your parents are divorcing, do you think you can walk so gracefully?"

"But my parents are doing very well! Yesterday my mother helped my father buy new clothes."

"Can't you imagine? Imagine that your uncles and aunts had a fight last night. Your father said that the clothes your mother bought were ugly, and your mother said that your father had no taste and his genes were all wrong, so he gave birth to a worthless person like you." son."

"Xiaozhuan, uncle and aunt are usually at home, is that what they say about you?"

"Chen Ning! Be serious, okay? The camera is on, you are an actor, can you have some actor's qualities!"

"Don't be angry... Look at me now, have I delayed my walk a bit?"

The reporter couldn't help sighing, "That's why we say 'young genius', it really is."

Gu Zichuan shook his head, "People with such talents are never in the minority. But how many of these 'young geniuses' were ruined by ignorance and oppression? If it weren't for Chen Ning's connivance, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Chen Ning was taken aback, and looked at Gu Zichuan in disbelief, and Gu Zichuan's hand behind him suddenly scratched the back of his head.