1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 432 Why is there him everywhere?
At 09:30 the next morning, the press conference for the movie "Red Sorghum" was held in the conference room of Yanjing Hotel.

On the background board that came out of work overnight, there was a striking red banner with a large line of characters written on it.

"Congratulations to "Red Sorghum" for winning the Golden Bear Award at the West Berlin International Film Festival."

The conference table in the conference room was temporarily arranged in a back shape. At one end were the relevant leaders of the Ministry of Rites, the Film Bureau, and the West Film Studio, as well as film creators such as Zhang Yimou, and at the other end were reporters from major newspapers, TV stations and other media in Yanjing.

Today, Teng Jinxian and Wu Tianming seemed particularly excited, feeling a sense of elation.

Wu Tianming was the one who decided to vote for "Red Sorghum", and Teng Jinxian was the one who decided to let "Red Sorghum" participate in the meeting. One of them is the director of Xiying Studio, and the other is the director of the film bureau. The film won the Golden Bear Award. For people, it is not only a great political achievement, but also a great honor.

China's first film to win a world-renowned film award was born under the leadership of the two.

In addition to Teng Jinxian and Wu Tianming, the second in command of the Ministry of Rites was present today.

The higher-level supervisory unit of the Film Bureau is the Ministry of Rites. Now that such great achievements have been made, the leaders of the Ministry of Rites will naturally come to show their presence.

As soon as the press conference opened, Teng Jinxian, director of the film bureau, gave a brief introduction, and then went straight to the point, letting director Zhang Yimou speak first.

The speeches were all prepared in advance, and Zhang Yimou couldn't help feeling nervous in the face of the flashing lights that flashed from time to time from many reporters.

After the routine polite speech, he pinched the paper full of speeches and said loudly: "Here, I would like to thank Teacher Lin Weimin, Director Teng Jinxian and Director Wu Tianming for their help to me and the movie "Red Sorghum". .Without their help, I would not have become a director, nor would I have made "Red Sorghum", and "Red Sorghum" would not have won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival..."

When Zhang Yimou was speaking, the reporters on the opposite side kept taking pictures and recording. Many people were acutely aware that Lin Weimin's name was actually ranked in front of the two supervisors, Teng Jinxian and Wu Tianming, in the order of Zhang Yimou's thanks. The reporters Huge doubts arose in their hearts.

What is Lin Weimin's virtue and ability?
A reporter who witnessed Lin Weimin picking up the plane at the airport yesterday was also puzzled. Even if Lin Weimin is the screenwriter of this movie, there is no need to be the first to thank him, right?
While the reporters were speculating and discussing, the second in command of the Ministry of Rites sitting next to Teng Jinxian asked, "What does this movie have to do with Lin Weimin?"

Teng Jinxian patiently explained: "Zhang Yimou was originally a photographer of Guangxi Film Studio, and he wanted to make a movie, but the Guangxi Film Studio did not agree, so Lin Weimin set him up with Xi Film Studio, which contributed to the investment of Xi Film Studio. In addition, The film is based on Mo Yan’s "Red Sorghum Family" that he helped to select, and Lin Weimin also contributed a lot to the script."

The second in command nodded after listening, and didn't say much, but felt extremely uncomfortable.

At the meeting in Zhuozhou a few days ago, the second in command had just finished praising Lin Weimin, and he ran away in the afternoon without giving him any face.

As a result, I came to the press conference of "Red Sorghum" today, and I could still hear about this kid.

According to Teng Jinxian, isn't it Lin Weimin who co-authored this movie?

Why is there him everywhere!

After all, the leader has been through many storms, no matter how unhappy he is, his face is still calm, even with a smile on his face.

After Zhang Yimou's speech was over, before Teng Jinxian could proceed with the press conference, the reporters took the lead in asking questions, and the scene became chaotic in an instant.

Teng Jinxian had to use the microphone to maintain order, and it took a while for the reporters to calm down.

After a while, Teng Jinxian asked the reporters to ask questions after the leaders and creators on the stage had finished speaking.

The main object of the reporters' questions is naturally Zhang Yimou who has just won the Golden Bear Award. He is the absolute protagonist today.

"Director Zhang, we all know that the film "Red Sorghum" was invested by Xiying Film Studio, and at the same time, it was able to participate in the Berlin Film Festival thanks to the help of the Film Bureau, but when we heard you say thank you, you put Lin Weimin's name was placed first.

I want to ask, why do you say that? "

Faced with the reporter's question, Zhang Yimou smiled very honestly, and said calmly: "The leaders of the Film Bureau and the Western Film Studio are here today. The list of thanks is indeed a little thought of my own. In the preparation and shooting of "Red Sorghum" And during the competition process, the West Film Studio and the Film Bureau really gave me great support, for which I am very grateful.

Teacher Lin Weimin supported my original dream.Everyone should know that I was originally a photographer, and it is actually not easy to change careers to become a director.

It is Teacher Lin who has always supported me, encouraged me, and provided me with various kinds of help.I don't know if the movie "Red Sorghum" would have won without his help.

But I know I probably wouldn't be a film director without his help. "

Zhang Yimou talked about Lin Weimin's help to him, and the images of him getting along with Lin Weimin over the past year flashed through his mind from time to time, his face was full of sincerity and emotion.

Facing the cameras of these reporters, he suddenly thought of a word.

He added: "Teacher Lin is my good teacher and helpful friend!"

Many reporters on the opposite side heard Zhang Yimou's words, and couldn't help but make up a good story about Maxima and Bole, and their subordinates worked hard to write. There are many stories to dig out!

Sure enough, another reporter got up to ask questions. Following the question just now, he asked about some specific help Lin Weimin had given Zhang Yimou. Zhang Yimou could only continue to state.

The second-in-command comrade at the side felt his teeth ache. He even wondered whether he came to attend the press conference of "Red Sorghum" today or to listen to Lin Weimin's commendation meeting!
In the rambling description of Comrade Zhang Yimou, an image gradually emerged in the minds of the reporters.

Talented, open-minded, old-fashioned and warm-hearted, support the younger generation, strong network...

It's not that the journalist comrades have strong brain skills, but that Comrade Zhang Yimou's praise is a bit too much, and the second-in-command comrades on the side can hardly listen to it.

Those who didn't know thought this movie was made by Lin Weimin!
Teng Jinxian was also a little helpless. Originally, he invited Lin Weimin to attend the press conference today, but Lin Weimin refused because he had to go to work today.

Teng Jinxian naturally knew that Lin Weimin didn't want to be in the limelight, but sometimes the more you don't want to be in the limelight, the more the limelight will come to you.

At today's press conference, dozens of media from all over the country came, big and small. Zhang Yimou spared no effort to publicize Lin Weimin's help to him and the movie "Red Sorghum". It is estimated that Lin Weimin will make the headlines tomorrow, except for Zhang Yimou who is the most prominent.

This time, he is really not the protagonist of the protagonist!

The press conference came to an end with Teng Jinxian's exclamation.

The reporters didn't leave. Zhang Yimou and others were being interviewed by CCTV and People's Daily. The reporters dragged other people to conduct interviews. If they couldn't interview the protagonists, it would be better to interview the supporting actors first.

At the end of the press conference, all relevant personnel were surrounded by reporters.

After Zhang Yimou was interviewed by the two national media, the reporters immediately put down the subject they were interviewing and rushed to Zhang Yimou. Their style almost caught up with the paparazzi of later generations.

Everyone present smiled wryly, but they understood the reaction of these reporters very well.

In February 1987, Zhang Yimou brought his "Red Sorghum" to the Chinese Film Festival to release an unprecedented star of David!
In the fierce competition among the reporters, Li Xiangyang defeated all the heavyweight media, and first asked Zhang Yimou for an exclusive interview.

Yesterday at the airport, due to the large number of reporters, Lin Weimin didn't communicate with Li Xiangyang much when he saw Li Xiangyang.

However, he offered to arrange an interview with Zhang Yimou for Li Xiangyang, which made Li Xiangyang grateful.

Weimin is still able to deal with this person!
Back at Yanjing Hotel last night, Lin Weimin told Zhang Yimou about the interview, Mr. Lin asked, Zhang Yimou agreed, and said it was nothing serious at all.
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At [-] o'clock that night, the news broadcast was officially broadcast, and the young Luo Jing still had a lot of hair.

"The best feature film award at the West Berlin International Film Festival, which has never been associated with Asian countries, a gleaming golden bear was taken back to Yanjing yesterday by Zhang Yimou, the director of the Chinese film "Red Sorghum."

At this time, the official name of Berlin is still West Berlin.

Following his oral broadcast, the screen on the TV switched, showing the golden bear shining, and then the screen of Zhang Yimou and others attending the press conference.

"This golden bear has attracted the attention of many well-known directors in the world. At this film festival, the United States presented two films that were nominated for multiple Oscars, and the Soviet Union presented "The Female Political Commissar", which had been banned for 20 years. There are many well-known directors competing.

China sent Red Sorghum produced by Xi'an Film Studio, this film with strong national characteristics..."

The picture on the TV cuts to the scene of Zhang Yimou winning the Golden Bear Award.

Mo Yan listened to the sidelines on the TV, feeling very excited.

Yesterday, he had received the good news from Zhang Yimou.Recently, he went back to his hometown of Gaomi in East Shandong for his winter vacation because of military arts.

"Dou'er, is this movie the novel you wrote?" the elderly mother asked in a strong dialect.

Mo Yan nodded, "Mom, that's it!"

The old mother suddenly smiled, "It's amazing! If you win the big prize, you will be famous in the world!"

Mo Yan hesitated for a moment, and won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, so it should be considered world famous, right?
"Yeah!" He nodded again.

The mother smiled even more happily, "Okay! Okay! My son is doing his best! This university is not in vain."

In my mother's simple conception, Mo Yan's novels are good, and they can be adapted into movies and win awards.

Mo Yan also laughed.

The experiences of these years flashed inexplicably in his mind, signing up to join the army time and time again, finding the father of a classmate through the back door, writing in the army day and night, and...

The picture in his mind was finally fixed to him sitting in the army office, and a young man pushed the door and entered.

If there is no Teacher Lin, maybe my fate would not be so beautiful! ——
Yanjing Hotel.

After a day of interviews, Zhang Yimou and others could finally take a break. Everyone gathered in the room and waited for today's news broadcast on time.

At today's press conference, CCTV even sent cameras. Everyone knew that the news that "Red Sorghum" won the award would definitely be seen on "News Network" tonight.

Seeing Luo Jing's broadcast on TV, everyone was very excited.

Until the broadcast of this news ended, Han Zhuangzhuang, who was idle and oily, raised his eyes from his watch and shouted excitedly: "59 seconds! A full 59 seconds!"

From the beginning of the news just now, he started to pinch his watch until the end of the news broadcast. The actual time of 59 seconds was one minute short of one second.

It should be known that "News Network" lasts only 10 minutes. In such a big country, with so much news every day, "Red Sorghum" can monopolize 1 minute of time, which is enough to show the weight of the Golden Bear Award and the country's attention.

After everyone was excited, they slowly calmed down.

"Okay, okay, I've finished watching "News Network", let's go to dinner!" Zhang Yimou said.

Tonight, Wu Tianming organized a celebration banquet at the Yanjing Hotel. The leaders of the film bureau, the West Film Studio, and the main creators of the "Red Sorghum" crew gathered together.

At this moment, everyone returned to the room deliberately to watch "News Network". When they came to Tan Jiacai's private room, everyone had already arrived, and everyone jointly gave Zhang Yimou the main seat.

Today, no one has more right to sit in this position than Zhang Yimou.

Sitting in his seat, he glanced at Lin Weimin who was talking and laughing happily with Teng Jinxian.

The scene when she first mentioned to Lin Weimin that she wanted to be a director came to mind again.

"No one is born to be a director. If others can do it, why can't you?"

Zhang Yimou's eyes were sore, Teacher Lin was right.

If others can do it, so can I!
(End of this chapter)