1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 412 You Always Accepted a Good Student
In the 80s, it wasn't just the cultural sector that was opening up in China, it was the entire country that was opening up.

Discussions and struggles about the line have never stopped.

Lin Weimin is in the literary world, so he has some understanding of these things.

However, he is not interested in politics, and he has always been afraid to avoid all kinds of activities, so he basically doesn't have anything to do with the disturbances from the outside world.

The publication of "Burning" in China offended some pro-Western literati and intellectuals. Lin Weimin was not surprised at all. What surprised him was that Cheng Zaochun and the Bian Shu talked to him one by one.

The rain is coming from the wind!
The leader didn't say anything, and Lin Weimin didn't ask too many questions. He just waited for the result. He just hoped that any problems would not come to him.

Before November came, Lin Weimin moved from Shichahai Courtyard to Tuanjiehu Apartment.

That night, while he was cleaning up, the phone rang.

It was Teng Jinxian who answered the phone.

"Ju Teng, why are you calling me when you have time?" Lin Weimin asked.

"I have something important to ask you, come to our bureau tomorrow."

The less words, the bigger the matter.

Lin Weimin and Teng Jinxian had a good relationship. If the two of them called on the phone and he didn't even bother to joke, it must be a big deal.

The next morning, Lin Weimin took a leave of absence and went to the Film Bureau.

"Why can't we talk about it on the phone, it's like the sky is falling down." Lin Weimin said.

"It's not a big deal, so I can't trouble you to make a trip. It's really inconvenient to talk about it on the phone."

Teng Jinxian explained to him before talking about the purpose of calling Lin Weimin this time.

The chairman of the jury of the Venice Film Festival and the famous Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci recently came to China.

Bernardo Bertolucci became famous in the 60s, but in the middle age of the 80s, Bertolucci fell into a low period of creation. Between 1982 and 1986, his works no matter in Italy Still hardly any splashes in the European market.

So Bernardo Bertolucci turned his attention to foreign countries, intending to find new inspiration from the fusion of different cultures.

This time Bertolucci came to China, and by virtue of his status as the chairman of the jury of the Venice Film Festival and a member of the Communist Party, he successfully contacted people from government departments and proposed his idea of ​​making a movie about China.

Bertolucci, a well-known Western director, wanted to make a movie in China, but the government was naturally happy, and Teng Jinxian, as director of the Film Bureau, had contact with Bertolucci as a matter of course.

At the beginning, Bertolucci originally planned to shoot the novel "The Fate of Man" by the French writer Malraux. Malraux is not only a writer, but also served as the French Minister of Culture. He has a special liking for China. Many of his works are based on The background and theme of the Chinese Revolution have made great contributions to the promotion of cultural exchanges between France and China.

The work "The Fate of Man" is considered a relatively well-known work in Europe, which is why Bertolucci chose to adapt this novel into a film.

But in the process of contacting Teng Jinxian, Bertolucci heard about a script he wrote about the last emperor of China, and became interested.

After reading the script, he was even more excited, and proposed to Teng Jinxian the idea of ​​shooting a movie with this script.

Teng Jinxian is naturally happy. Bertolucci came to China to make a movie, which played a role in promoting the country.

Although "The Fate of Man" is also about China, it is a novel written by the French after all. If Bertolucci can make a script written by the Chinese, it would be great.

But Teng Jinxian also knows that Lin Weimin has contributed a lot to the script of "The Last Emperor". Bertolucci is going to make "The Last Emperor", so Teng Jinxian must communicate with Lin Weimin.

Lin Weimin was a little surprised after hearing what Teng Jinxian said about the situation, and calculated the time. The movie "The Last Emperor" seemed to be released in 1988, and the time was really right.

"I naturally welcome a major western director like Bertolucci who is willing to make a movie about China."

Lin Weimin knew that Teng Jinxian called him here today just to make a statement, and besides, it was indeed a good thing, so he naturally agreed.

With Lin Weimin's statement, Teng Jinxian was very happy, "This is really great."

"But..." Lin Weimin said again at this time.

"But what?" Teng Jinxian looked at Lin Weimin.

"Will our publicity and censorship departments have control over the content of the movie?"

Teng Jinxian was surprised that Lin Weimin would mention this question, and said, "Why do you ask such a question?"

Lin Weimin nodded, and said, "I went to the United States some time ago."

"I've heard it said before."

"When I was in New York, I met a Hollywood producer named Laurentiis, and he was planning to make a movie called "The Big Class."

Teng Jinxian clapped his hands and said, "I was in charge of this movie at the time. They approached the government at that time, hoping that the government would allow them to film and shoot in China and assist them. In the end, the matter was handed over to Zhuying Studio."

He sighed again: "I didn't expect Mr. Lin to have such a wide network of contacts abroad. You even know Hollywood producers."

"It's just a coincidence." Lin Weimin explained, and then said: "The reason why I mentioned the movie "The Taipan" is to remind you. I don't know Bertolucci's behavior style, but Hollywood When helping people make movies about our country, they still follow their own inherent thinking patterns and values, and sometimes it may cause some unnecessary troubles.”

Lin Weimin's words were cryptic, but Teng Jinxian understood what he meant.

His face became serious, and after pondering for a moment, he said: "You are right to ask this question. We should really be careful about the review."

Lin Weimin nodded, he was just doing his duty of reminding, no matter how many things he couldn't manage.

"Laurentis also chatted with me about the adaptation of "Farewell My Concubine", which I rejected."

Teng Jinxian asked in confusion: "Why? Even if the way of thinking is different, it is a good thing that the adaptation of the work has influence after all."

"If it were someone else, I might consider it. But I'm afraid Laurentiis can't do it on this subject. You'll know when "The Big Class" is released."

Hearing what Lin Weimin said, Teng Jinxian felt a little worried.

At that time, they agreed that the filming of "The Taipan" in China was aimed at promoting the film abroad, but according to Lin Weimin's statement, not only would it not be effective in publicity, but it would have a negative effect in the end.

"The filming of "The Big Class" is almost finished!" Teng Jinxian said with a bit of melancholy.

"It's okay. It's just a movie, no matter how great its influence is, it will be limited after all. It's a waste of time to gain wisdom!" Lin Weimin said with a smile.

Teng Jinxian gave Lin Weimin a helpless look, you boy told me earlier!
"In a few days, the bureau is going to hold a symposium on "The Last Emperor". You want to come."

"Isn't it? You also hold seminars with foreigners?"

Teng Jinxian's expression was slightly awkward, "Of course the name can't be called a symposium. It is called a literary salon to the outside world. Find a meeting room in the Yanjing Hotel to get some food. The actual nature is still the same."

"Teng Ju, are you suspected of flattering a big director?" Lin Weimin teased.

Teng Jinxian glared at Lin Weimin, "You know what! Mr. Bertolucci is a revolutionary comrade, and he has the value of a barrel stand."

"Yes, yes, you are right!"

This man became angry from embarrassment, but he must not stand up to him.

A few days later, Yanjing Hotel.

The small meeting room has been temporarily packed, and the administrative atmosphere is less, which seems reasonable.

Those who came today are all domestic film circles, including important figures in the cultural circle.

In the film industry, there are "double thanks" Xie Jin and Xie Tieli, Ah Cheng's father, the famous film critic Zhong Dianlin also came, and even Mr. Wan was invited.

Lin Weimin was a little surprised to see Mr. Wan. He didn't visit Mr. Wan's house recently, so he went up to say hello to the old man.

Mr. Wan asked, "Why are you here?"

"Tengju asked me to come. Bertolucci is going to shoot "The Last Emperor", and I polished up the script for Tengju."

Mr. Wan looked surprised. He had never heard Lin Weimin mention this matter before. He chatted with Lin Weimin about the specific content of the script. Before we could go any further, he saw Teng Jinxian dragging a foreigner with a big nose in a beret away. come over.

"Mr. Bertolucci, this is Comrade Wan Jiabao, a famous playwright in our country, and this is his student, Comrade Lin Weimin, who is also one of the screenwriters of The Last Emperor.

Although I wrote the first draft of "The Last Emperor", it was Comrade Lin Weimin who really sublimated this script.Many of the plots mentioned in the script that you read before were processed by him.

Like his teacher, Lin Weimin is also an excellent playwright. Not only has he written a number of plays in our country, which are very popular, but his works have also appeared on the stage of Broadway in the United States.

At the same time, in terms of screenplay creation, the film "Lover" adapted from his work this year won the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival. "

Teng Jinxian did not hesitate to praise Lin Weimin, and the translator on the side repeated Teng Jinxian's words sentence by sentence, which made Bertolucci's eyes shine.

When he saw the script of "The Last Emperor", he fell in love with the story at first sight, otherwise he would not have given up the original plan and was planning to change the script.

So he naturally appreciates Lin Weimin as a screenwriter. He didn't expect Lin Weimin's resume to be so rich, and his creative tentacles even extended into the American theater world.

After exchanging pleasantries, Bertolucci couldn't wait to chat with Lin Weimin about the script of "The Last Emperor".

And Teng Jinxian accompanied Mr. Wan to chat with other people. Mr. Wan did not feel ignored because of Teng Jinxian's long introduction to Lin Weimin.

On the contrary, when Teng Jinxian introduced Lin Weimin, he always had a somewhat proud smile on his face.

"You have always accepted a good student!" Teng Jinxian said flatteringly.

Mr. Wan smiled kindly, "People often say that!"

(End of this chapter)