1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 681 Rather bully the old man, don't bully the poor boy

More than half a month ago, the mighty special campaign to crack down on concealment and underreporting of the box office was in full swing. It was the first time that the domestic film distribution system had received such a powerful iron fist of dictatorship after decades of mastery.

Before the film reform in 93, it was not the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television and the Film Bureau that had the deepest influence on the domestic film market, but China Film Corporation.

Although China Film is just a bureau-level unit, the manager of China Film Corporation is directly signed by the government's top leaders, and its finances are directly linked to the Ministry of Finance. It is known as the reservoir of the film industry.

Before 93, all films in China implemented a unified purchase and sales policy, which meant that all film distribution rights were monopolized by China Film Group, and it was a monopoly on pricing. In many cases, studios could not even earn profits.

Theoretically, the management function of Chinese film distribution and projection is in the hands of the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television and the Film Bureau, but the actual implementation of many government documents and policies cannot be separated from the cooperation and implementation of China Film Corporation.

And it is the same in all provinces, cities, and counties, because China Film Group holds the power of distribution, and all domestic distribution companies at all levels are under the wings and shadow of China Film Group.

Therefore, in the past few years, people in the domestic film industry often sighed: "It is easy to regret the mountain, but it is difficult to shake the China Film Corporation."

However, starting this year, the situation has gradually changed.

The reform proposed by the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television was actually passed above. Film distribution is no longer the exclusive privilege of China Film Corporation, which immediately put China Film Corporation in a passive position.

In addition, Tian Congming, a powerful deputy minister, tried his best to win over major domestic film studios and provincial and municipal distribution companies. The influence of China Film Corporation is now in jeopardy.

In the era of unified purchase and marketing, China Film Corporation was the only one, and the first dissatisfaction with it was the studios in various places, followed by the distribution companies at the prefectural (city) and county levels.

The focus of the contradiction is naturally the uneven distribution of benefits. In the domestic film distribution and projection system, China Film Corporation eats meat, provincial distribution companies eat soup, and prefectural (city) and county distribution companies smell it.

The studio is the worst, it belongs to bring your own dry food.

Therefore, when the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television proposed film reform, studios in various regions were the first to wave the flag, followed by distribution companies at the prefectural (city) and county levels.

Yanjing Film Distribution Company is a provincial-level distribution company, and its attitude towards film reform was very ambiguous before, and it has been holding back.

At the beginning of the year, Yanjing Film Studio introduced "Once Upon a Time 3: The Lion King", and several provincial and municipal distribution companies in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Shandong took the lead in responding, making a lot of money. Yanjing Film Distribution Company watched it well. Hungry.

Before the release of "Farewell My Concubine", there was a huge momentum, and Yanjing Film Distribution Company joined in half-heartedly. Once the film was released, its ability to attract money was better than that of "Once Upon a Time 3: The Lion King". Decide.

However, he has not had time to be happy.

The big stick of the special campaign fell like a thunderbolt, and the film distribution companies all over the country had just tasted the sweetness of "Once Upon a Time in China: The Lion King" and "Farewell My Concubine", and were stunned on the spot when the stick was cut off.

After a series of fights, the blue-faced fangs of the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television and the Film Bureau finally showed themselves in front of film distribution companies at all levels, making them realize that their serious superior units are not made of mud.

Now that China Film Corporation has even been deprived of its exclusive distribution rights, it is difficult to protect itself, let alone their group of younger brothers and younger brothers.

According to rumors, Lin Weimin urged Tian Congming to do this special operation.

Moreover, there are credible gossip reports that Tian Congming intends to transfer Lin Weimin to the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television. Lao Teng, director of the Film Bureau, is about to retire, and Tian Congming wants Lin Weimin to take over.

If Lin Weimin really takes over Teng Jinxian's class, he will be half of the leader of the distribution system. At his age, even if he is delayed for ten years, he will only be in his early forties. When he reaches another level, the distribution system will be worthy of the name. led.

There is a saying in officialdom, it is better to bully a pulsatilla than a young man to be poor.

Veteran comrades, even if it is your immediate boss, the potential is so great depending on age.

But young people are different, especially young people like Lin Weimin.

This guy has been the editor-in-chief of the Guowen Society for two years, right?It's not over 35, even if you don't transfer to the radio and television system, and stay in the publishing system, it's scary!

After all, only 33 years old!
After Wang Shuo and Xu Cairen left, Manager Xu was worried that his performance would offend others, and everyone was quietly discussing what happened just now.

Even Han Zhuangzhuang joined Lin Weimin and muttered, "Why are you embarrassing a little girl?"

"I'm not embarrassing her, your aunt is embarrassing me!" Lin Weimin said.

Han Zhuangzhuang automatically filtered Lin Weimin's words. The old uncle never told the truth, and always hid his thoughts behind jokes.

"Aren't you afraid that if this news gets out, it will damage your image? A great writer, a great leader, embarrassing a little girl."

"What image do I have?" Lin Weimin said nonchalantly, and then he looked at Han Zhuangzhuang again, his eyes sweeping like X-rays, "You boy, don't you think you are pitying the fragrance and cherishing the jade?"

Han Zhuangzhuang shook his hands in a hurry like sparks had been stained on his body, "Don't talk nonsense, what kind of pity is there, I just asked casually, what does this have to do with me?"

After saying this, he quickly disappeared from Lin Weimin's side.

Gong Li on the side looked at Han Zhuangzhuang, then glanced at Zhang Yimou who was beside her with a worried face, feeling contemptuous in her heart.

O man!

The domestic box office of "Farewell My Concubine" has been confirmed. After the celebration banquet, Xu Feng will go to Wandao.

Xiangjiang's release has been completed, and Wandao is one of the important ticket warehouses in East Asia.

In recent years, although the relationship between Bay Island and the mainland has gradually normalized, there are still strict restrictions in many areas.

This is the case with movies. There is a one-half system rule in Bay Island: movies with more than half of the editors and directors are mainlanders will be listed as mainland movies, and they will not be able to obtain a release license, nor can they participate in the selection of the Golden Horse Awards.

Xu Feng is a native of Bay Island and an actor from Bay Island. She has some contacts in the film industry of Bay Island. She has contacted many people in the film industry before, hoping to give "Farewell My Concubine" a back door.

After all, this is a serious production that won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and it deserves a back door.

The most important thing is that if the back door is done this time, "Farewell My Concubine" can also successfully participate in the selection of the Golden Horse Awards.

After Xu Feng communicated his thoughts with Lin Weimin, Lin Weimin didn't take it seriously.

The people in Wandao were too small. In his impression, Xu Feng really made a lot of noise because of the release of "Farewell My Concubine" in Wandao.

At that time, she won the support of many people in the film industry, and also convened several major companies to join hands with department stores to launch the "ten thousand people support the "Farewell My Concubine" release signature event", in order to put pressure on the Bay Island authorities and hope that the regulations can be amended as soon as possible .

In December 93, under pressure, the Bay Island authorities announced that on the basis of the original one-half system, an amendment was added: that is, to win the best film in the five major film festivals of Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Oscar, and New York Film Festival. The film works will not be restricted by the one-half system and can be screened on the Bay Island.

At that time, many Bay Island filmmakers were rejoicing, thinking that they had finally forced the government to make concessions.

As a result, the Bay Island government added another rule: it needs to further verify whether the funds for the film exist in mainland funds.

If there are mainland funds, it will also not be released on Bay Island.

In later generations, "Farewell My Concubine" was invested by mainland funds, so it was not finally screened in Bay Island.

In this life, "Farewell My Concubine" does not have mainland funds.

The thoughts in his mind were fleeting, and Lin Weimin said to Xu Feng: "Don't put too much energy on Wandao, after all, it's just a small market. .

We have already won one of the three major awards in Europe, and the next highlight is the awards season in the United States. So many outpost awards have largely affected the final Golden Globe and Oscar awards. After all, many judges are overlapping. of.

And this film Mike also has a share, he will definitely do his best. "

Lin Weimin's contempt for the Wandao market and the Golden Horse Awards made Xu Feng feel a little uncomfortable. She is from Wandao after all, but it is not unreasonable for people to say so.

They have already won the Palme d'Or, and it is not worth the candle to spend more time on regional film awards like the Golden Horse Awards.

Moreover, compared with Omi, Japan, South Korea and other countries, the market of Bay Island is really not that big. Even the box office of "Farewell My Concubine" in the mainland may not be comparable to that of Bay Island.

Xu Feng adjusted his mentality and said, "No matter how small the prize is, it's still a prize, and no matter how small the box office is, it's still money. I'll go back and try my best. If something can't be done, I won't force it."

The two were just a cooperative relationship, and Xu Feng was indeed doing it for the benefit of the movie, so Lin Weimin didn't say anything more.

At around ten o'clock in the evening, the banquet ended. Excluding the episode caused by Xu Cairen's appearance, today's celebration banquet was perfect.

After attending the banquet, Manager Xu of Yanjing Film Distribution Co., Ltd. felt that after all, it is Hong Kong and Taiwan people who know how to enjoy and market.

Today's banquet has too many people from the Yanjing cultural circle, as well as a few reporters. After attending the banquet, you have to go back and die to cheer for "Farewell My Concubine"?
This meal is a month's wages!

When everyone was going out, Maxim's manager Song Huaigui, who was graceful and graceful, saw off the guests at the door. He was dressed in an evening dress, exquisite makeup, and his reserved and elegant attitude made people feel more dignified.

Manager Xu walked out of the restaurant with his head held high and chest out, and saw Lin Weimin saying goodbye to a few acquaintances.

"It's inconvenient for you to drive after drinking..." Cheng Zhigu was talking to Lin Weimin.

Lin Weimin drank a few glasses of red wine tonight. To be conservative, he must not drive.

Xu Feng said: "It's okay, I'll arrange it."

When Manager Xu saw this scene, he immediately sensed that this was a good opportunity. He stepped forward and said enthusiastically, "Mr. Lin didn't bring the driver? It just so happens that I have a young man who drives very steadily. Let him take you back."

Manager Xu did not give everyone a chance to react, and trotted all the way to the bus of the unit.

Cheng Zhigu looked at Manager Xu's back, feeling upset, and grabbed Lao Tzu's lines.

The young man in the car got down quickly, "Manager, are you going to take you home now?"

"Don't see me off yet, go and drive me a car."

He pulled the young man to the side of Lin Weimin's Mercedes-Benz, and said with a smile, "Xiao Hou drives safely, Mr. Lin, let him drive you."

Facing Manager Xu's enthusiasm, Lin Weimin said: "He will drive me, what should you do?"

"It's okay, I drink less, just open it myself."

Manager Xu said indifferently.

Drunk driving is still drunk driving, but it is the norm in this era.

"Forget it, the car is left here, it's the same if you come to pick it up tomorrow." Lin Weimin said.

In case Manager Xu gave him the driver and got into an accident with his own car, he will have to bear the blame, it's unnecessary.

"Don't mind! I've called everyone for you." Manager Xu said.

Cheng Zhigu on the side didn't expect that Manager Xu would snatch him, but at this moment he said with a smile: "Manager Xu, it's too dangerous for you to drink and drive. If something happens to you, Mr. Lin will be to blame."

After he finished speaking, he turned his head and said to the young man beside him, "Yu Yu, come and help Teacher Lin drive, and take Teacher Lin home safely."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Manager Xu and Lin Weimin's reaction, he pushed the Yu who was beside him towards the direction of the car, and Yu looked puzzled, "Manager, key, key..."

"Ms. Lin..." Cheng Zhigu had a kind smile on his face.

Lin Weimin was helpless, he had already behaved to this extent, and it seemed a bit embarrassing to refuse again.

He handed out the key, and said to Cheng Zhi: "Then you can also find someone to help you drive, or you can pick up the car tomorrow."

"It's because you're thoughtful, I'll leave the car here, and I'll pick it up tomorrow." Cheng Zhi said anciently.

Only then did Lin Weimin feel relieved to get in the car.

Looking at the back of the car going away, Manager Xu's expression was complicated, and he glanced at Cheng Zhigu with a bit of anger in his eyes.

Cheng Zhigu didn't care about his expression, and chatted with Xu Feng relaxedly.

Seeing this, Manager Xu gave Cheng Zhigu a resentful look, got in the car and left the door of Maxim.

Xu Feng witnessed the scene just now, feeling a little puzzled.

Even though Lin Weimin has some influence in the film system, it is not enough for Director Cheng and Manager Xu to behave like this.

"Master Cheng, you and Manager Xu..."

(End of this chapter)