1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 671 Shanghai International Film Festival

Well, of course it was a joke.

It is also a loss for him that the movie cannot be released, and everyone is hurt and everyone is prosperous.

The current situation is different from before participating in the film festival. "Farewell My Concubine" is now the first film in China to win the Palme d'Or. With this honor, it should be a plus for the film's release.

Lin Weimin called Teng Jinxian, and only mentioned a few words, and Teng Jinxian's attitude really relaxed.

But this matter is not something he can decide on his own. The problem with "Farewell My Concubine" is that it is very intuitive to respond to buzzing. It encountered difficulties in the script review stage, and it was specially given the green light to change a group of review officials before it passed. reviewed.

Now it is going to be released to the public, and it is also facing difficulties.

"Farewell My Concubine" exposes the nakedness of politics and human nature. Even in the early 90s when the censorship environment was relatively relaxed, it was quite sensitive. Once it was released to the public, the film bureau would have no idea. Who can guarantee that any big leader will finish watching it? No comments afterward?
Lin Weimin has worked in the publishing industry for so many years, so of course he understands Teng Jinxian's concerns.

After some communication, Teng Jinxian said: "Well, let's go to the ministry tomorrow and listen to Comrade Ming's opinion."

"I don't have to go, do I? You just need to come forward."

"It's so dishonest to ask someone to help! If you want to do this, I don't care!" Teng Jinxian said dissatisfied.

Lin Weimin said helplessly, "All right, all right."

Early the next morning, Lin Weimin picked up Teng Jinxian, and complained as soon as he got in the car: "I have a lot of things over there, why do you have to drag me?"

Teng Jinxian said: "Your business, I don't pull you and who?"

The two were talking and the car started.

Teng Jinxian asked casually: "Lately, I see that you have been tossing a lot of battles."

He was referring to the two waves of public opinion of the "Buhuhu Series" and the "Shaanxi Eastern Expedition".

"It's okay, it's all for development!"

"You have been the editor-in-chief for more than two years, right? When will you become the president?"

"It's early, old Cheng Chunqiu is at its peak, maybe he can make me go away." Lin Weimin joked.

After joking a few words, Teng Jinxian said a surprising news, "I'm going to retire to the second line."

"Back to the second line? You haven't arrived yet, have you?"

"Health is not good. In the past two years, there have been a lot of big and small problems. And once the No. 3 document was issued, the contradictions in the ministry, the bureau and the locality have become more and more serious. The struggle situation is not optimistic. I am an old arm and a leg. Not moving anymore." Teng Jinxian said with a bit of regret.

On January 1 this year, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television issued the No. 5 document "Several Opinions on Deepening the Reform of the Film Industry Mechanism". The studio releases and screens directly to the film market.

This opinion can be called a "big earthquake" for the Chinese film industry.

For decades, the major studios, local and municipal distribution and projection companies have suffered from the "unified purchase and sales" policy of China Film Company for a long time, and now the shackles on the head have been lifted once, and the reform is unprecedented.

Of course, there are also great resistances from all sides, and they are still in a stalemate.

And the operator behind all these scenes is Tian Congming, whom Lin Weimin and Teng Jinxian are going to meet today. This gentleman became a servant at the age of 39, and he is more like a wall than Lin Weimin.

"No kidding, I want to recommend you to take my place."

Lin Weimin was full of surprise, "Old Teng, where did you sing? Was it too sudden?"

"Now that the No. 3 document has just been issued half a year ago, there is a lot of resistance to reform. Once I step down, if someone who doesn't know the background comes up, it may have a negative impact on the reform plan.

You are young, knowledgeable, and capable. Just by watching the few movies you have been behind the scenes in the past few years, I know that you have gaps in your chest.

Although the Guowen Society is also a bureau-level unit, it is only a publishing house after all, no matter how hard you go, it will only be one-third of an acre of land.

But it’s different when you come to the Film Bureau. This is a real administrative unit. The power and things you can do are not the same as those in the Guowen Society.

You are so young, only 33 years old, it is a good time to start a career, and you will use this as a springboard for a bright future!
Originally, I planned to talk to you after finishing my work at the Shanghai International Film Festival in June, so it's just in time to meet you today! "

The car stopped on the side of the road, Lin Weimin pondered for a long time, then sighed and said: "The opportunity is indeed a good opportunity, but you should know, Lao Teng, that my ambition is not here."

Teng Jinxian persuaded: "You do publishing for culture and publicity, and we do film for culture and publicity. In fact, it's our business."

"Old Teng, in addition to being the editor-in-chief of the Chinese Literature Society, I am also a writer. Wang Meng told me that we writers are really not suitable to be officials."

In 86, Wang Meng changed from a writer to an official, which shocked the jaws of countless people in the domestic cultural circles, but even with Wang Meng's shrewdness and prudence, he only persisted for three years.Similar to Wang Meng's experience is Ying Ruocheng of Renyi, who became Wang Meng's deputy in the same year, and then retired in 90.

Seeing Lin Weimin's resolute attitude, Teng Jinxian said, "To be honest, I thought you would refuse, but I didn't expect such a firm attitude. The official level of the Guowen Society and the official level of the Film Bureau are not the same thing. At your age As far as the future is concerned, it is not an empty statement."

"Thank you, Old Teng. However, being an official doesn't really appeal to me."

Teng Jinxian said with a self-deprecating smile: "Yes, this director may be a temptation to others, but your manuscript receipt fee alone is tens of millions of rice knives this year, so what is it?"

Now it is 93, "[-] billion people and [-] million merchants" is not a joke, but a real reality.

Not to mention ordinary ordinary people, even many government agencies have a large number of people who can't help being tempted to go to sea to do business, and some of them have relatively high positions.

In this era when "power" does not mean "rich", many people simply choose to want money and not power.

Stop talking about this topic, the two drove all the way to the radio and television department, and met Tian Congming, the director in charge of the Film Bureau.

Teng Jinxian reported the situation of "Farewell My Concubine", Tian Congming flipped through the script of the movie and pondered for a long time.

"It's really a little sensitive."

Teng Jinxian added: "The film has just won the Palme d'Or, the highest honor of this year's Cannes Film Festival."

Tian Congming smiled and said: "If there is no such award, I would not dare to let you two come. Speaking of which, the films handled by Comrade Weimin in the past few years are really big winners."

Before Lin Weimin was humbled, Teng Jinxian said: "Isn't it? Weimin's talent and sensitivity in movies are really enviable. He was born to eat movies."

Tian Congming answered very naturally: "What? Do you want Comrade Weimin to take over your class?"

It seemed that the two had a tacit understanding, and Teng Jinxian laughed, "He, a multi-millionaire, doesn't like me as a small bureau chief."

Disappointment flashed in Tian Congming's eyes. Teng Jinxian had communicated with him before that he wanted to recommend Lin Weimin to take over as director of the Film Bureau.

Lin Weimin was the editor-in-chief of the Guowen Society, a serious director at the bureau level, and was transferred to the Film Bureau to take over as the director, and his rank was just right.

Although it is a mediocre one, considering the different functions and powers of the Guowen Society and the Film Bureau, it can be regarded as a high promotion.

Moreover, Lin Weimin is young. According to Teng Jinxian, he also has deep insights into the film industry. Being the director of the film bureau is indeed a great help for Tian Congming.

With the recommendation of Teng Jinxian, the former director, and Tian Congming, the leader in charge of the film business, the two worked together and really had a say in the competition for the position of "director".

Now is the most critical time when the national film reform is going on, and the position of director of the Film Bureau is particularly important.

Pity……

Changing his mind, Tian Congming said with a smile: "Everyone has his own aspirations, and everyone has his own aspirations."

Lin Weimin looked at his smile, and was a little worried. "Farewell My Concubine" was not easy to pass the trial, and he rejected the olive branch, so it wouldn't be a bad thing, right?
While he was thinking wildly, Tian Congming said, "I'm going to report to Comrade Tie Ying in two days, Lao Teng, Ning Zhibin from China Film, you two go with me, and by the way, mention the matter of "Farewell My Concubine" .”

"Okay!" Teng Jinxian responded happily.

Lin Weimin was happy.

How can someone who can become a leader at a young age be so small-minded?
If you don't believe me, look at Teacher Lin!

Two days later, Lin Weimin received news that an internal screening would be held in Haili, so he quickly contacted Cheng Kaige to send him a copy of the film.

Hearing that an internal screening was going to be held in the sea, Cheng Kaige was so excited that he wished he could fly there.

He sent the copy over as quickly as possible, and after he got out of the sea, he was worried about gains and losses again.

It's not entirely a good thing to show it in the sea. If any leader has an opinion on the movie after watching it, it will be sentenced to death directly, without even a reprieve.

Thinking of this, Cheng Kaige's fiery heart instantly cooled down, feeling uneasy.

"Don't worry, since you agreed to hold an internal screening, it means that the leader is optimistic about this movie. Unless there are major changes, it will definitely be fine."

Lin Weimin's comfort made Cheng Kaige feel at ease, "Mr. Lin, thank you very much this time."

"I also have a share in the movie, which is mutually beneficial."

After waiting for a day, Lin Weimin received a call from Teng Jinxian and came to the Film Bureau.

Teng Jinxian said happily to Lin Weimin: "You have a lot of face. The old man is very happy to hear that "Farewell My Concubine" will be released. Last night, I specially canceled the event and went to the movies."

Lin Weimin excitedly said, "What happened? How did you say it?"

"The old man said there was nothing wrong with it."

After Teng Jinxian finished speaking, Lin Weimin heaved a sigh of relief.

With the words of the old man, there is no problem with the release of the film, and the rest is the problem of procedures. Even if it is a minor revision, with Teng Jinxian, the Director of the Film Bureau, the problem is much simpler.

"Old Teng, thank you so much this time!"

Lin Weimin thanked him, and then asked about the specific situation.

It turned out that after Tian Congming took Teng Jinxian to the sea yesterday, he talked about "Farewell My Concubine" after talking about business. Comrade Tie Ying was also very interested in "Farewell My Concubine", which just won the Cannes Film Festival. Hearing that the film was now facing censorship issues, I opened my mouth and organized an in-house screening.

When the old man heard the news, he ran over to watch a movie. After the screening, he first praised Lin Weimin's original work, and compared the movie with the drama, saying that the movie was well shot.

"The old man also talked about the Broadway version of "Farewell My Concubine", saying that your novel won glory for the country more than once!"

Of course Lin Weimin was happy to be praised, let alone an old man of that level.

Now the release of "Farewell My Concubine" is no longer a problem, and his mission has been completed.

In the evening, Lin Weimin invited Teng Jinxian to have a meal to express his gratitude.

"Weimin, are you interested in being a judge?"

"What judge?"

"The Shanghai International Film Festival has been confirmed to be held in October this year."

The Shanghai International Film Festival, China's first category A international film festival, has been hard to describe in future generations.

"Why did you think of asking me to be the judge?" Lin Weimin asked.

Teng Jinxian said helplessly: "The film festival is sponsored by the Shanghai Listed Government and the Shanghai Film Bureau. Our Film Bureau is only responsible for guidance. It stands to reason that I shouldn't worry about this, but..."

(End of this chapter)