Chapter 515 Conflict of Opinion

Zhou Yan vaguely remembered that among the students of the 1996 Acting Department, only Mei Ting dropped out early to film.

Now Mei Ting did not go to film, but Zhang Ziyi was found by Chen Kaige first. I wonder if this has changed.

After a while, Zhou Yan personally took Chen Kaige and Zhang Ziyi to the room they used for auditions.

After arriving in the room, Zhou Yan asked, "Are you going to let her audition like this? Do you want to change clothes and put on makeup?"

Chen Kaige rubbed his hands and said, "It is definitely good to change clothes and put on makeup, but I don't know if it is convenient for you..."

Zhou Yan rolled his eyes, "Makeup is okay, but clothes are difficult to get. We don't have costumes from that era here... but we have a few Qing Dynasty ones."

Those Qing Dynasty clothes were left over from "Tai Chi Grandmaster" and are now in the costume storage workshop of the TV drama department.

"Then don't change clothes, ask Guantou Hong and others to help with makeup."

Chen Kaige is quite familiar with Zhou Yan's team, and he even knows Guantou Hong.

Although Hong Xin is now the director of the makeup workshop of the film department, Zhou Yan is still used to calling her Hong Guantou.

Zhou Yan's studio is now divided into three major departments, namely the music department, the film department and the TV series department.

Some of the original small departments, such as the music engineering department, have been renamed the music engineering workshop.

There are also makeup, costume, and set workshops at the same level, which are somewhat similar to the organizational structure of a film studio.

However, compared with a film studio, the studio has fewer departments, and the more typical one is the script department.

The studio has no department like the script department at all. The movies that all directors in the director department want to shoot are basically the scripts that the directors get themselves.

The principle that their studio temporarily follows is that whoever wants to make a movie can find the script himself.

Of course, sometimes someone outside will submit a script, and the studio does not have a special department to review and screen these scripts. The directors of the film department assign tasks themselves.

No matter who has time, Huo Jianqi can go to the place where the submitted scripts are kept to find the script.

If they think a script is good, they can keep it and take a look at it.

If you think it is not good, you can make a mark on the file tape to express your dissatisfaction and write your own opinions.

If there are two unsatisfactory marks, the script will be returned.

If someone else submits the script and the directors do not have time to read it, then when the three-month period is up, it will be directly returned.

This is a very simple process. Whether you can screen out a good script depends entirely on luck. It is very normal to have a pearl in the ocean.

However, for the time being, this method is most suitable for their studio, and everyone thinks it is good.

Huo Jianqi and his team will take the initiative to read the script when they have time. The only complaint they have is that these scripts have not been screened, the level is uneven, and some scripts are simply unreadable.

Chen Kaige needed help, and Zhou Yan did not refuse. He nodded and said, "I'll ask Manager Hong to come and take a look, but I have to tell you that makeup takes a long time and may delay your lunch. Do you want to wait until after lunch to do it?"

"Just put it on first, and then eat when it's time for lunch. It won't affect you if you continue after lunch."

"It won't affect other things, but it will affect Manager Hong's lunch break."

Chen Kaige smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Manager Hong. Isn't it the New Year soon? I'll arrange some New Year's goods for their workshop."

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Zhou Yan called Hong Xin over. She looked up and down at Zhang Ziyi, and then checked the needs with Chen Kaige, and then said, "It will take about three hours."

This time is a bit beyond Chen Kaige's He frowned and said, "Manager Hong, can you make it simpler?"

Hong Xin said with a smile, "Of course it can be simpler. The simplest one can be made for you in less than ten minutes, but the effect cannot be guaranteed. Time will not be wasted, and you will definitely see the effect."

Hearing what Hong Xin said, Chen Kaige nodded, "Then I'll trouble Manager Hong. I will arrange some New Year goods for your workshop later."

Hong Xin said with a smile, "Director Zhou has arranged the New Year goods for us very well. Director Chen, don't be polite. It's just a makeup. You can go and rest. Just come back in three hours."

Originally, Chen Kaige wanted to stay and take a look, but after hearing what Hong Xin said, he went back to his office with Zhou Yan.

At noon, they had lunch with Gong Li and her husband in the cafeteria. During the meal, Gong Li looked around in the cafeteria box and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Your cafeteria looks simple from the outside, but it's full of secrets inside. Even the table turntable is electric. It's so high-end."

"It's just a simple decoration, it can't be called high-end."

"This is already very good."

It's rare to meet, so Zhou Yan and Chen Kaige naturally have to accompany Gong Li for a drink.

Gong Li is also in a good mood for drinking. She doesn't need Zhou Yan to persuade her at all. She frequently takes the initiative to raise the glass.

She has a good alcohol tolerance, drinks very generously, and will also take the initiative to persuade people to drink.

Drinking is a cultural thing in Shandong Province. Many local people can say a few words when they hold up a glass even if they have an average alcohol tolerance.

Huang Hexiang doesn't seem to be used to drinking Maotai. Every time he raises his glass, his eyebrows are frowned. Zhou Yan sees him frowning and laughs, but doesn't say he wants to change him to red wine.

After three rounds of drinking, Chen Kaige suddenly asked Gong Li with a smile, "Have you been in touch with Director Zhang recently?"

Zhou Yan frowned when he heard Chen Kaige say this.

Chen Kaige is okay most of the time, but sometimes he seems to be sick.

This is not the first time something like this happened. When filming "Farewell My Concubine", after filming the scene where Ju Xian jumps off a building, Chen Kaige took two glasses and poured some liquor into them, and then insisted on having a drink with Gong Li.

Gong Li wanted to refuse such a request on the spot, but Chen Kaige directly grabbed Gong Li's arm and insisted on drinking.

In the end, Gong Li didn't want to make Chen Kaige unable to come to the stage in public, so she had a drink with him.

The reason why Chen Kaige insisted on having a drink with Gong Li at that time was naturally because of Zhang Yimou.

At that time, Gong Li went directly from the set of "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit" to the set of "Farewell My Concubine", and everyone knew about the relationship between Gong Li and Zhang Yimou. When Chen Kaige drank with Gong Li, it seemed like he had stolen Zhang Yimou's wife.

That thing was done in a very unethical manner. At that time, many people in the crew privately said that Chen Kaige was petty.

Not to mention people in the circle, even people outside the circle knew about Gong Li and Zhang Yimou.

When Chen Kaige mentioned Zhang Yimou at this time, it would naturally make Gong Li unable to step down.

And what Gong Li thinks at this time is secondary. I am afraid that Huang Hexiang will think too much after hearing this. Which man wants to hear this? Even if he already knew these things.

Sure enough, after Chen Kaige said it, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Zhou Yan immediately said, "I contacted Director Zhang a few days ago. He just finished filming "Speak Well" and it seems that it will be released in April or May."

"Oh, I saw it on the news. I wonder what his new movie is like."

"You still have time to care about others, so worry about your own new movie. You invited Zhang Ziyi to audition. If the audition results are good, what are you going to do?" Zhou Yan's tone was a little teasing, and he took the opportunity to bring up the topic. On Zhang Ziyi.

He also happened to want to know how Chen Kaige deceived Zhang Ziyi.

Chen Kaige said with a smile, "This is not easy. I can just go and say no to their teacher later?"

"Do you think their teacher will give you this face?" Zhou Yan said and looked at Gong Li again, "Sister Li is an actress, she knows the school situation very well."

Gong Li nodded, "Well, the school is very strict now, and students in first and second grade basically have no way to go out to film."

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She said that basically, it was because her school only stipulated time for going out and did not clearly stipulate that filming was prohibited.

If the students just go out to film, but won't be delayed for too long, the school will turn a blind eye and won't care.

And if they only need to film for a few days, the students can definitely use their vacation time to complete it.

However, if you go out for more than the time specified by the school within a semester, you must drop out of school.

Chen Kaige said indifferently, "If the school disagrees, then give her the right to choose and let her decide."

Zhou Yan and Gong Li rolled their eyes almost at the same time.

Chen Kaige's words were high-sounding, but Zhou Yan and Gong Li knew that he was passing the blame to Zhang Ziyi.

In the eyes of Zhou Yan and Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi is just a little girl who is not very experienced in the world, and she is not even an adult yet.

A seventeen-year-old female student has to face the most important decision in her life, which is of course very stressful for her.

Moreover, both Zhou Yan and Gong Li believed that Zhang Ziyi had no way to resist Chen Kaige's temptation.

For these students, being able to film a film directed by a great director like Chen Kaige is like a dream.

The reason why they go to school at the Chinese Theater Academy is that they hope to become actors, participate in movies made by great directors, become best actors and actresses, and win numerous awards.

At this moment, Chen Kaige, an international director, ran up to them and threw an extremely rare opportunity in front of them, telling them that as long as they got this opportunity, they would not have to study hard for a few more years and then enter the society to work hard. You can directly reach the goal in one step and become a household name.

Let me ask, how many people can hold it steady?

However, can Zhou Yan say that Chen Kaige did something unethical?

It doesn't seem to work, after all, he gave young people a chance.

Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, "I'm curious, why did you fall in love with Zhang Ziyi? Have you seen her performance?"

"Of course, it was the dance last night, wasn't it?"

"You know the performance I'm talking about is not dancing. Have you seen her perform anything before?"

"No." Chen Kaige shook his head, "So, I have to audition today. The reason why I chose her is probably because she gave me a good feeling at first sight. Her appearance is very suitable for the movie camera, don't you What do you think?"

"Her head is very small." Gong Li said the key point at once.

Chen Kaige nodded again, "Yes, her head is very narrow. In fact, two of the girls who danced together last night are more beautiful than her, but I believe she is definitely more photogenic. As for her acting skills... don't you think, As long as the director trains him well, won't actors have any acting problems? "

Zhou Yan was not surprised at all when he heard Chen Kaige say such things. Chen Kaige has always been so conceited.

A good director can indeed make actors stand out more. On the one hand, the director has already done a good job of adaptation during casting, and the fit between the actor himself and the character must be very high.

This is very important and fundamental. You can't find an ordinary girl to play a stunning beauty, nor can you find a small man to play a mighty general. This is a limitation of appearance.

Once the actor has a good fit with the character, then the actor's performance is already half successful. After the good fit is achieved, the director can indeed make the actor perform better through detailed training.

But these are the icing on the cake.

If an actor's acting skills are not good, no matter how much the director trains him, he won't be able to excel.

Zhou Yan shook his head, not wanting to talk about this matter, but Gong Li was very concerned, "Zhang Ziyi is just a student now, and her subjective judgment is not very good. She won't understand. What she needs most now is to learn and hone her acting skills." You can shoot at any time, but if the golden time of learning passes, you will never get it back.”

She is right. After most people leave school, even if they still have the ability and mentality to actively learn, it is difficult for them to be in the same learning state as in school.

Not to mention, most people have no intention of studying after they leave school.

How could Chen Kaige not know this, but these are not very important to him. What he wants is to be able to get Zhang Ziyi to make a movie for him now.

What he values ​​​​now is "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin".

As for what will happen to Zhang Ziyi in the future, he actually doesn't care much.

"For most people, the opportunity is fleeting. Maybe after filming "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin", she can learn more than what she learned in school. Moreover, I will also use it to Explain the pros and cons to her clearly," Chen Kaige said.

Gong Li disagrees with Chen Kaige's words. She believes that although opportunities are fleeting, one must first have the ability to seize them.

But she didn't want to quarrel with Chen Kaige over this matter, so she pursed her lips and said nothing more.

Zhou Yan smiled and said, "She's going to have an interview after putting on makeup. Let's go and see it together?"

Chen Kaige nodded and said, "Of course there is no problem. You are very welcome. You can also help me check."

"Okay, let's go see how my junior sister is doing this afternoon." Gong Li nodded, then picked up the tea cup, "Since you have something to do in the afternoon, don't drink too much at noon. Director Chen, after finishing this cup, let's go again Just three drinks and it’s over.”

When Zhou Yan heard this, his eyelids couldn't help but twitch.

This is one, two and a half cups. After drinking this cup, they drink four times. After three more cups, it becomes seven cups, which is more than a pound of wine. (End of chapter)