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    After asking for some more information about Xu Shiren, Shen Chong found that this was a big fish worth making friends with - before 1997, the Hong Kong government's neglect of the film industry was outrageous. Not only did it not have any protection and encouragement policies, it also often held back.  .  For example, Shen Chong was obsessed with building a multi-hall theater, but when he inquired about it, he discovered that Hong Kong has laws that stipulate that theaters must be independent buildings and cannot be embedded in shopping malls, which seriously restricts the development of theaters.  For example, when filming in urban areas, there are a lot of restrictions, and you need to apply to more than a dozen government agencies such as the Municipal Council, the Police, and the Ministry of Transportation. However, none of these agencies has a unit that specifically handles this matter.  , the inefficiency is appalling.  Therefore, it is very necessary to cultivate a senior official in the government who is close to and loves movies as an industry spokesperson.  Xu Shiren comes from an extraordinary family and has been involved in Hong Kong politics for forty years. He has been promoted from ordinary civil servants. Before 1997, he became the head of the Transport Department and the Finance Department. After 1997, he was one of the three swordsmen in Hong Kong's fight against the financial crisis. After Donald Tsang came to power,  He has become the number two figure after the Chief Executive.  According to Chen Baisheng's account, Xu Shiren loved movies very much. In the 1970s, the most famous folk film promotion organizations in Hong Kong, "First Screening Room" and "Firebird Film Festival", were greatly sponsored by him. The first Hong Kong International Film Festival,  He and Yang Yuping, the administrative director of the Hong Kong City Hall, jointly promoted the organization.  "In this case, Brother Chen, please take me to visit him sometime." Shen Chong looked at the list of judges again and said: "The environment in the mainland is special, and the entry and exit management is very strict. Without approval from the top, no one can  I couldn't come out, so I went to discuss with the film bureau before confirming the list of the five judges. As for Hong Kong, the senior film critics were confirmed to be the five mentioned above. In addition, I have confirmed that Huang Yuetai will join the jury as a photographer.  There is another one, who do you think is better? " "Huang Yuetai? The assistant cinematographer of "Die Hard"? Luo Weiming immediately questioned: "He is too young and has no convincing work. He is not qualified enough to be a judge.  "Isn't "The Thirty-six Chambers of Shaolin" famous enough?" Shen Chong said with a smile: "It was one of the top ten Mandarin films of the year before." "It was an interior-set movie, and it didn't show the level of photography."  , said: "He is not good and cannot convince the public." "Then who do you think is good?" Shen Chong said: "Only in Hong Kong last year did movies shot on location appear on a large scale. Previously, they had been mainly shot on indoor sets. There are a few who can  A master of convincing people? " Luo Weiming smoked, thought for a moment, and then asked: "How about Xu Zenghong? He was specially sent to Japan by Shaw Brothers to learn photography, and later together with Chang Cheh, he created a new era of Hong Kong martial arts films.  "The qualifications are old enough." "So what about the qualifications?" Shen Chong retorted: "He also has no work worth mentioning as a photographer, and if I remember correctly, he has not been a photographer for ten years.  , I have been working as a director. " "Okay, Lao Luo, don't fight for this spot. Several photographers in Hong Kong have their works shortlisted last year. You can't be a judge to score your own work, right?"  To smooth things over, he said: "Among the photographers whose works have not been shortlisted, Huang Yuetai is one of the best, if not the best." Luo Weiming frowned, and after muttering the names of Zhong Zhiwen and Chen Junjie, he nodded helplessly.  , said; "I really can't find a better candidate." "There is nothing we can do about it. The Hong Kong film industry is only prosperous on the surface and is just fat. The photographer is such an important professional talent and is well-known in Hong Kong. He can do it with just two hands."  After counting, not to mention other professions, such as film critics, almost all of them are magazine editors." Shen Chong wrote Huang Yuetai's name on the list, and then said: "Everything is difficult at the beginning, this year's golden statue.  The award is still lacking in all aspects. In the future, professional groups will be organized to select technical awards such as photography, music, and action design. The jury will only be responsible for art and performance awards. Only in this way can the spirit of fairness and justice be truly reflected. " Luo Weiming sighed.  He said, "Besides Huang Yuetai, there is also a technical reviewer. Who should we choose?" "The other one should be an action director." Chen Baisheng said first: "As far as I know, there is no so-called action director in the mainland, and Taiwan's martial arts filming  We hire people from Hong Kong for the film. Since there is an award for the best action director, it is best to have someone knowledgeable to explain to the other judges. " "That's right." Shen Chong agreed. He picked up the movie list and read it.  After watching it, he said: "Yuan Heping can't do it. His "Drunken Master of the North and South" and Lam Sai Wing are both shortlisted for best action. Liu Jialiang can't do it either. "Crazy Monkey" is also shortlisted. Tang Jia is such a talent. There are actually five movies shortlisted.  "Best Action Design" "After Liu Jialiang changed his career to become a director, Shaw Brothers' martial arts films almost all relied on Tang Jia as action director.  "Luo Weiming chuckled and said: "Shaw Brothers is currently relying on martial arts movies to rest on its laurels. Tang Jia filmed seven movies last year, fighting Liu Jialiang alone and in groups. Tang Jia is the best at handling multi-person action scenes. These five movies  movie, action??Outstanding.  " Shen Chong looked at the list, compared it for a while, put down the pen, and said distressedly: "Yuan Xiaotian can't do it, there is "Drunken Master of the North and South", Sammo Hung and Lin Zhengying have "Miscellaneous Boys", Cheng Xiaodong can't do it, there is "Famous Sword", no matter what  There are movies shortlisted, damn it" "There are so many movies shortlisted now, it's normal for this to happen, otherwise it would be like this.  Luo Weiming threw away his cigarette butt and said, "We will decide who to select as a judge after we have streamlined the shortlist."  " "No, it can't be done. In that case, there won't be enough time.  Shen Chong refused and said: "This is the first Academy Awards. During the hosting process, there will inevitably be many accidents and omissions. The judges come from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places. Communication and communication are all problems, so it is best to organize the awards at the end of February."  All the judges are concentrated in Hong Kong, so that we can be flexible and ensure that the ceremony can be held smoothly.  Today is the 3rd of the month, and there is the Spring Festival in between. I won¡¯t be working for at least three or four days, and I can¡¯t afford to delay it. I need to make a list now.  " "Ah Chong, why do you find some young action coaches?  Chen Baisheng leaned over and flicked the cigarette ashes and said: "Sammo Hung can't do it, but his senior brother can. Han Yingjie only played a supporting role in one movie last year. The movie's box office reputation was very weak, so he is not eligible for selection."  He is the martial arts director of movies such as "Brother Tangshan", "Fist of Fury", and "The Heroine", and has also acted opposite Bruce Lee. His level is high enough and he has rich experience, so he is the perfect choice to be a judge.  " Shen Chong was stunned for a moment, then touched his hair and smiled to himself - indeed, he was too deeply affected by his memory and always looked for those action directors who became famous in later generations, but ignored those who were famous in the golden age of Hong Kong movies.  An older generation of filmmakers who were not well-known before. ¡°Okay, just invite him.  "Shen Chong wrote Han Yingjie's name on the list, and then said: "Where is the director? "Shao Yifu, Zou Wenhuai, Wu Siyuan, Li Hanxiang, Zhang Che." Luo Weiming reported the names of five people in one breath and said: "Boss Shen, this list is enough  Isn¡¯t it exciting enough? Is it luxurious enough?¡± ¡°Luxury is luxury, but I don¡¯t own a nightclub,¡± Shen Chong said with a loud laugh: ¡°Shao Yifu and Zou Wenhuai are both big bosses.  It's better to have a name than nothing. Wu Siyuan is good, but he is the producer of "Drunken Master" and "Butterfly Transformation", so it is not suitable. As for Li Hanxiang and Chang Cheh, they are two giants in the history of Hong Kong movies.  Having a director as a judge can indeed add glory to the Academy Awards. But speaking of which, they didn¡¯t have any works shortlisted last year? " "The word "master" is a compliment on the surface, but it actually means something else, that is, you can retire when you are old.  "Luo Weiming adjusted his sitting posture and said: "Li Hanxiang had three movies last year, and only "Spring" was shortlisted, but to be honest, it was a pornographic film with no sincerity, and the shortlisting was just to take care of his reputation, absolutely.  He couldn't pass the next round of screening. Zhang Che was even worse. He made five movies last year, and none of them were worth mentioning in terms of box office or reputation. We couldn't find a reason to take care of him. " Shen Chongmoran, the hero is late.  A great human tragedy.  In terms of world influence, the number one person in the Hong Kong film industry in the 1970s is undoubtedly Bruce Lee. But if we narrow the scope and lengthen the time, and only talk about Hong Kong¡¯s local film history after World War II, Li Hanxiang and Chang Cheh are the right ones.  The person who has contributed the most to the Hong Kong film industry.  Li Hanxiang ruled in the 1960s, and Chang Cheh ruled in the 1970s. In addition to making many far-reaching contributions to Hong Kong films in art and technology, the two men also cultivated a large number of talents and laid the foundation for the prosperity of Hong Kong films.  In the world of martial arts, if one is Bodhidharma, the other is Zhang Sanfeng.  It's just that by the end of the 1970s, both of them were old. Li Hanxiang was okay. After the heart surgery, he went to the mainland to fight again and made classic masterpieces such as "The Burning of Old Summer Palace". But Zhang Che was really old. According to rumors,  He often fell asleep on the set, and most of the shooting work was done by his disciples, so the quality of his works deteriorated and he was no longer as brave as before.  Although the director's career is on the wane, with the qualifications and vision of these two people, it is no problem to be a judge.  "Okay, I'll invite Li Hanxiang and Zhang Che personally." Shen Chong heavily marked their names, and then said: "There are three more, who should I invite?" "Can we invite those from overseas?  "Chen Baisheng took a puff of cigarette and said with some sadness: "I think we should invite Sister Tang to come back as a judge. She will be very happy." "Sister Tang?" "Sister Tang is Tang Shuxuan, the director of "Mrs. Dong".  "The investor and editor-in-chief of "Big Close-up"." Luo Weiming nodded repeatedly and said, "She should indeed be invited. Half of the current editors of the magazine are her students and followers. Without what she did back then, there would be no one."  magazine today, but it¡¯s a pity that she got married and returned to the United States last year. ¡°Well, Brother Chen, you can ask Sister Tang to go to the United States in person if necessary, and the air tickets will be reimbursed.¡± Shen Chong wrote Tang Shuxuan¡¯s name, and then.  He said: "There are two remaining places. Let's find one from Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. Hong Kong's independent producers are not yet developed.Apart from Wu Siyuan, I'm afraid I won't be able to find anyone else.  " "It doesn't necessarily have to be a producer, it can also be a screenwriter or a writer.  Luo Weiming took out his cigarette case and said: "Most of the screenwriters in Hong Kong now are part-time writers. They are not professional filmmakers or professional film critics, but they have a great influence on the film industry. For example, Jin Yong, everywhere  They are all movies and TV series adapted from his novels, and the same is true for Ni Kuang. I think they can also be the judges, with more perspectives and more fairness.  " "This is a good suggestion.  Shen Chong followed the good example and immediately agreed, saying: "Jin Yong is also a big boss, so he may not be available. I'll go get in touch with him before we talk."  As for Ni Kuang, I heard that his character is not very good?  " "I have been in contact with him several times.  Luo Weiming lit a cigarette and said, "I am a little arrogant, but I still have talent."  " "It is said that he smuggled himself to Hong Kong because he did some messy things in the mainland and could not explain it. His usual rhetoric contains many elements that attack the mainland.  Shen Chong tapped the table with his pen and said: "The prejudice is too deep to be a judge. Why not choose a female writer to compete with Sister Tang to avoid being attacked by feminists and saying that we are sexist?"  .  " " Then look for Yishu?  " "Lao Luo, didn't you say that I am so happy with my success?  "Suddenly a crazy idea came to Shen Chong. He laughed and said: "How can Yi Shu be qualified? Let's invite Zhang Ailing?" "Zhang Ailing?  "Luo Weiming stood up, knocked over the cup on the coffee table, and said excitedly: "Yes, you are right to find Zhang Ailing. Only Zhang Ailing is the most suitable person to be a judge." "Don't be excited, don't be excited.  " Shen Chong pressed the call button and asked his secretary to clean up the mess, and then said: "I'm just saying this. Zhang Ailing has been in the United States for more than 20 years, living in seclusion in Los Angeles, and barely communicating with the outside world. It is difficult to ask her to come out.  very.  " " But she is indeed the most suitable candidate. When she was still in Hong Kong, she wrote many scripts for the Electric Power Company, and her novels are very suitable for adaptation into movies.  "Luo Weiming, who is rich and powerful, is actually a fan of Zhang Ailing, which surprised Shen Chong. He continued: "Like "Love in a Fallen City", "Half Life", etc., are very popular among readers. Not only are the plots very dramatic, but the writing is also very popular.  The words are also very cinematic. Boss Shen, if you invest in filming next time, you can adapt these works. I guarantee it will be a hit.  " At that time, MP&M was famous for its literary and fashion films, and it was inextricably linked with Shaw Brothers. Zhang Ailing was its contracted screenwriter and had written many scripts. However, in 2019, Lu Yuntao organized a group to go to Taipei to attend the Golden Horse Awards. After the awards,  Invited by Taiwanese officials, he took a plane for sightseeing. Unexpectedly, the crew members wanted to hijack the plane to the mainland, causing the plane to lose control and eventually crashed. Almost all the executives of the D&M company were killed. After the company disappeared, Shaw Brothers¡¯ martial arts movies dominated Hong Kong, creating a culture of infatuated men and women.  Fashion romance movies have almost disappeared. Although Zhang Ailing's novels are widely welcomed by readers, no company has ever thought of adapting them into movies. It was not until Xu Anhua filmed "Love in a Fallen City" in 1985 that her works were taken seriously and became adapted.  Popular. "Love in a Fallen City", "Half Life", Red Rose and White Rose, etc., are all classics in the history of Chinese films. Of course, there is also the novel "Lust, Caution" which was just published last year "Okay.  "After the secretary cleaned up Yu Jing, Shen Chong said: "Lao Luo, I said to invite Zhang Ailing, but I was just hot-headed for a moment. I don't even know where she lives now, let alone how to contact her or how to invite her?  " "Leave this to me, I'll go find someone to ask.  Luo Weiming rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "Boss Shen, if you can invite her, will you also reimburse the air tickets?"  " "Report" Shen Chong said without hesitation, "Come back and wait for the flight."  Not only that, you have to come, and after the award ceremony is over, I will send you a huge red envelope.  " "What I'm waiting for is your words.  Luo Weiming stepped forward, picked up the phone on his desk, and said, "I'll call you now."  " Shen Chong and Chen Baisheng looked at each other, shook their heads and smiled in unison. Luo Weiming dialed the phone, exchanged a few words with a professor named Song, made an appointment to meet, and then hung up the phone. "Who is this?  " "You can't say it. If someone cuts you off if you say it, the red envelope will be gone.  Luo Weiming returned to the sofa, asked Chen Baisheng for a cigarette, put it in his hand, and said: "Go on, go on, it's time to discuss the invitation list from Taiwan."  " "Okay, Taiwan.  Shen Chong flipped through the list and said: ""Small Town Story" has been shortlisted for several awards. Li Xing is the director and Bai Jingrui is the producer. The two most famous directors in Taiwan are not suitable to be judges.  " "Song Cunshou can do it.  "Chen Baisheng said: "At that time, the seven major brothers were sworn in, Li Hanxiang was the fourth, Song Cunshou was the sixth, and Hu Jinquan was the seventh. It was a wonderful thing for the three of them to gather together and do the judging together.  "Outside the Window", "Break of Dawn", "Deep in the Courtyard", and "Autumn Clouds" were all shot by him. He single-handedly made two big stars, Brigitte Lin and Chen Qiuxia, famous for their artistic level and appreciation.People have very good taste.  " "Didn't he have any works last year?  " " Qidaxian became sworn friends in the 1950s. Li Hanxiang is old, so of course he is old too.  "Luo Weiming said: "There were two works last year, both of which were ordinary Taiwanese romance dramas, not outstanding.  ¡± In 1953, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, seven down-and-out poor men who lived in the dormitory at No. 107 Boundary Street, Kowloon, without even food, sworn themselves as brothers with different surnames, ranked in order: Feng Yi, Jiang Guangchao, Li Hanxiang, Ma Li,  Zhong Zhong, Song Cunshou, and Hu Jinquan are known as the "Seven Daxians". The eldest brother, Feng Yi, is a seventh-level judo actor and a veteran film actor. The second child, Jiang Guangchao, has a prominent family background. His uncle is the famous general of the Republic of China, Jiang Baili, and his uncle is the director of the National Palace Museum in Taipei.  My uncle was once the director of the Information Bureau of the Kuomintang. He later became a famous film comedy star, singer and program host in Taiwan. Last year, he was one of the hosts of the Golden Horse Awards. His name has become a buzzword on Taiwanese campuses - "Chiang Guangchao"  "That's "talking only and copying", which means that when teachers teach, students don't know how to ask questions or think, they only know how to listen and copy notes. "Lao Si Mali is the fourth son of the great Peking Opera master Ma Lianliang. When Ma Lianliang returned to the mainland, he left him in Hong Kong  , Unexpectedly, all the money and clothes were taken away by the housekeeper He later gave up acting and went into business, with a net worth of tens of millions. He was also from a famous family. His father was a celebrity in Shanghai, and he was one of the early leaders of the Red Cross Society of China.  , he will also become a celebrity in the business world in the future. It can be said that these seven people came together by chance when they were at their lowest, and soon they became successful and became a famous anecdote in the Hong Kong film industry. After they became famous, many filmmakers in Hong Kong became famous.  They all imitated them and swore sworn vows one after another. For example, in 19 years, seven of Shaw Brothers' stars, Feng Subo, Shen Zhihua, Chen Baozhu, Xiao Fangfang, Xue Jiayan, Wang Aiming and Feng Baobao, sworn sworn sworn friends at the Golden Crown Restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, and they became known as the "Seven Princesses" before long.  Led by Xie Xian and Zeng Jiang, the seven most popular young men at the time also decided to join in the fun and become sworn sworn friends, and they even named themselves the "Seven Prince Consorts". However, under the strong opposition of the "Seven Princesses", nothing was settled in the end. This grievance,  Decades later, movie fans are still talking about it: ¡°Besides Song Cunshou, who else should I choose?  " "Liu Jiachang.  "Luo Weiming said matter-of-factly: "Who else but him? He is not only a director, but also a master of lyrics and music. It just so happens that there is one less professional who knows the soundtrack among the judges.  " "Liu Jiachang is indeed the best choice, but" Chen Baisheng pondered for a moment and said: "Liu Jiachang and Zhen Zhen have a lot of turmoil, so they may not be willing to come to Hong Kong.  "Liu Jiachang and Zhen Zhen were the most famous gossips in the Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment circles before Brigitte Lin and Qin Han. Liu Jiachang has been chasing Zhen Zhen for more than ten years. Unexpectedly, when Zhen Zhen came to Hong Kong to film, sparks sparked with Xie Xian.  The two got married. After Liu Jiachang heard the news, he abandoned everything and came to Hong Kong to entangle her. They struggled for several years. When Zhen Zhen returned to Taiwan in 1977, he detained her and refused to release her to Hong Kong. No matter who came  He refused to listen to any persuasion, but finally succeeded in breaking up the marriage and taking the beauty back Such a plot would be ridiculous in a movie, but it happened in real life. Chen Baisheng said that he was unwilling to come to Hong Kong, which is what he should have done.  ¡ª¡ªThe film and television industry in Hong Kong and Taiwan is not big. How can you feel embarrassed when you meet Xie Xian? "I will try to contact him when I go to Taipei this time.  Shen Chong drew on Liu Jiachang's name and said, "What do you say about the other three places?"  " " Qiong Yao?  "Liu Jiachang is indeed the best choice, but" Chen Baisheng pondered for a moment and said: "Liu Jiachang and Zhen Zhen are in quite a turmoil, so they may not be willing to come to Hong Kong." Liu Jiachang and Zhen Zhen were the most popular people in Hong Kong before Brigitte Lin and Qin Han.  The most famous gossip in Taiwan's entertainment industry.  Liu Jiachang has been pursuing Zhen Zhen for more than ten years. Unexpectedly, when Zhen Zhen came to Hong Kong to film, sparks flew with Xie Xian, and the two got married. After Liu Jiachang heard the news, he abandoned everything and came to Hong Kong to entangle them. They struggled for several years.  , when Zhen Zhen returned to Taiwan in 1977, she was detained and refused to be released to Hong Kong. She refused to listen to anyone's persuasion. In the end, she successfully broke up the marriage and took the beauty back
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