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Chapter 63 Leaving (5/5)

The most obvious gap between China and the United States is of course the quality of professionals.

In terms of investment, we are not short of money, and we can also introduce technical equipment, but the gap in professional personnel is not something we can catch up with in a day or two...

For example, if Zhang Junsheng got it to Hollywood, he would definitely be presented on the screen for a year and a half, but it would not work in China because many people need training...

What's more, the two projects of "Full-band Blocking Interference" and "The Wandering Earth" were launched at the same time, and the staff employed once tens of thousands...

However, after the tempering of these two films, it will be much faster to carry out related projects later!

Therefore, Chinese filmmakers should not underestimate themselves, there is no need to do so!

As for the review system, the review is indeed relaxing step by step...

...

"Many people say they praise Korean movies, saying that they are so powerful that they can make "The Furnace", "Horror Live", "Chaser", "Yellow Sea"... In fact, the upper limit of Korean movies is very low because their market is small and it is difficult to sell well in non-Korean-speaking areas. As for special effects, do you really think that Korean special effects companies are better than us? Yes, a few years ago, they were quite powerful, but now? I can tell you that at least two-thirds of Korean special effects companies have gone bankrupt due to poor management!"

"I think the most worth learning from Korean filmmakers is the spirit that they can't beat and are proud of their own movies. Once they have any good reputation, they will definitely form a national movie viewing frenzy. Unlike some of our film companies, finding a few big stars and writing a script is like asking the audience to pay for the bill... It's too perfunctory, the audience is not a fool, and they can tell whether they have sincerity!"

Sun Weihong said: "Why can't we make some movies that reflect life, or movies that have a philosophy of life? I think we Chinese people prefer to watch such movies with Chinese culture. Why don't we shoot more of these movies?"

“…You are talking about realistic works, are you?”

"right!"

Zhang Junsheng took over the topic: "In fact, there should be all kinds of movies in a healthy film market. There are many reasons for Chinese films, including policy reasons and market reasons. It is not convenient to say more here. I can reveal one thing. Yuehua now has eighteen film teams, some are doing comedy, some are doing science fiction films in heavy industry, and some are making realistic works. We are divided into types!"

"However, audiences around the world still like to watch blockbusters. Hollywood accounted for 78% of the global box office last year... As far as I know, there are only five countries in the world that have a higher proportion of local movies. China, Japan, South Korea, India, Türkiye, and other countries have been captured by Hollywood blockbusters."

"Türkiye?"

Zhang Junsheng frowned: "Don't look down on Türkiye's film and television dramas, they are the top five major TV drama exporters in the world!"

"No, I'm just surprised..."

Zhang Junsheng was actually very surprised, and he really didn't expect Türkiye to be so powerful.

Turkish films have a great influence in Arab countries.

Turkish films have a very high local market share, ranking third in the world, second only to the United States and India.

With the rise of Türkiye, Turkish films will become more and more influential, especially in the *** world...

Xinjiang has introduced many Turkish TV series!

In fact, there are also Nigeria, Nigerian movies and Hollywood in the United States, and Bollywood in India, which is known as the world's three major film bases. It produces a large number of movies per year and has a great reputation in the African black area.

Nigeria is Africa's largest country in population and its prospects are limitless.

The disadvantage is that it is basically small-scale production and rough quality.

However, there is a very complete film industry in the local area, and Yuehua has also established a branch in the local area...

Of course, American movies are still the world's number one, and Hollywood movies crush local movies in most countries.

American films are highly international in terms of capital, technology, talents and markets, representing the highest level in the world's film industry. The Hollywood film industry system is the most complete and developed in the world.

...

It's the time for the audience to ask questions.

"I think you are too absolute. Why do you say that China should make blockbusters? Do you think the previous blockbusters are very good?"

Zhang Junsheng explained: "...I'm talking about heavy industrial productions that fit the industrial foundation, such as science fiction films, such as blockbusters like "Journey to the West: The Great Trouble in the Heavenly Palace", rather than blockbusters that accumulate big stars to increase production costs!"

"Then why do you think mainstream audiences like blockbusters?"

"…Isn't it? "Super Body" has a global box office of more than $900 million, and "The Heavenly Palace" has a global box office of more than $500 million, half of which are provided by overseas markets!"

A middle-aged man stood up and said, "Then why can't we make "Farewell My Concubine"?"

"Farewell My Concubine" is of course a good movie, and it is a great movie that ranks in the top ten in my mind, but its era has passed! What kind of people were watching movies at that time, and what kind of people are they now? Now is the era of highly market-oriented films, and it is the best era for commercial films. To be honest, since the Chinese film market entered the 1 billion yuan era, I have never seen any domestic film that was unanimously praised."

"For example, I think there is no problem with "The Flowers of War" that can no longer be found, but people just beat a star without watching it... Some people talk about Western values. Please, the original author and director of "The Flowers of War" are all Oriental, and we are talking about Eastern things. Why do we have to force Western values? Sometimes I think... Oh, it's really hard for the audience to serve, so they can just take it casually. Anyway, they will buy it, but it doesn't work. The audience needs to be cultivated. When they slowly develop basic film-based literacy, we will have more choices!"

"Also, most of the audiences who leave comments on the Internet have a sense of admiration for foreigners and fascination for foreigners. For example, "Youth Pi", I feel that this film is a bit too utilitarian and goes straight to the Best Director Award. When Li An talked to me, he also said that he chose this narrative technique to win the award. However, many viewers just think that Li An is great, the best director, and is the first! I am also the best director of the Oscar, why don't I treat this way?"

"That day I talked to Director Zhang Yimou about this topic, and he said, 'Foreign monks are good at chanting scriptures'... I think it's right!"

Sun Weihong controls the scene: "Okay, Mr. Zhang, do you have any suggestions for Chinese movies?"

"I'm not yet at the level of giving advice. If I have to say it, it should be a standard!"

"In addition to basic artistic and technical standards, as long as you can give it a try, you must at least achieve the same standard as industrial imported films.

We can shoot whatever others can, because even if we are not as skilled as others for the time being, we cannot tie our hands together, otherwise we will not even have the chance to fight.

Please trust the audience if you have the rest!”
Chapter completed!
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