Grandpa's great writer

Chapter 965
"Give me an American, please." Xi Jin took a seat and then yelled in the direction of the bar.

Shen Jian asked for a glass of boiled water.

The three of them sat down, Shen Jian said with a smile, "It was hard for me to pull him over. After the movie screening, many people pulled him to chat. Director Xi is very popular now."

Xi Jin said modestly, "Mr. Shen was joking, it's just some friends in the circle looking for me to chat."

"Didn't it delay your work?" Zhang Zhong sipped his coffee and said with a smile.

"No, no. In fact, I have always wanted to find a chance to meet you, but I have never had the opportunity. Today is my wish."

Between the words, Xi Jin raised Zhang Zhong very high, but he didn't know whether it was from the heart or because he was always tactful.

But what Zhang Zhong cares about is not Xi Jin's handling style, he is more concerned about whether Xi Jin is suitable for filming "Sophie's World".

Zhang Zhong didn't talk nonsense, and directly chatted with him about the movie "Dinner" that just finished screening.

"I have also watched your "Dinner", and I have a lot of feelings. There are a few lines in the movie that also impressed me deeply. In the introduction of the movie, you are also the screenwriter?"

Xi Jin nodded and said, "I did write the script myself, so I made you laugh."

"Don't be too modest, the script is very well written. I heard that you studied in the Department of Philosophy of Jinling University as an undergraduate, so it is not difficult to understand that you can write such a brilliant script. But what makes me curious is that since you are in the Department of Philosophy After graduating, why did you think about going to study photography and become a director?" Zhang Zhong said with a smile.

Xi Jin said, "It was also a coincidence. I joined the school's photography association when I was a freshman. I was just curious about photography at first, but after getting in touch with it a lot, I fell in love with it. When I was about to graduate, I didn't even think about it. I applied to the Department of Photography. After studying photography, I became more ambitious and wanted to make some films by myself, to present what I thought in my heart. This is how I got to today step by step.”

"It's rare and lucky to be able to follow your own feelings."

Xi Jin deeply agrees, "It's more luck. I have encountered many opportunities along the way, and I have also met many people who are willing to help me."

"After graduating from undergraduate, do you still pay attention to things related to philosophy?" Zhang Zhong asked.

Xi Jin laughed, "It's natural. Philosophy has a charm. Even if I don't major in philosophy as a career, I can't lose it at all. I also want to thank the four years of undergraduate philosophy study, which gave me what most people don't have. experience, and these experiences were of great help to my later study of photography.”

Zhang Zhong also laughed, "Speaking of which, I have some connections with Dean Xu of your Philosophy Department."

"I know this. You recommended Teacher Xu's "Thinking in the Fields" before. When I saw you recommending this book, my old classmates and I were very surprised, and at the same time I was happy for Teacher Xu. In the Department of Philosophy, Mr. Xu was still the vice dean, and he was promoted to the dean after we graduated."

Zhang nodded emphatically. It seems that although Xi Jin has graduated for many years, he still cares about the philosophy department.

"Have you read "Sophie's World"?" Zhang Zhong asked directly.

Faced with Zhang Zhong's sudden change of subject, Xi Jin was a little puzzled, but he nodded and replied, "I have read most of your works, and this "Sophie's World" is no exception. Before that, I I didn't expect that your research on philosophy has reached such a deep level. Although "Sophie's World" is more about the study of some elementary philosophical theories, the relevant knowledge required is not basic at all. I have to say, "Sophie's World" "Sophie's World" also made more ordinary people come into contact with philosophy, and even fell in love with philosophy."

"The film and television adaptation of "Sophie's World" has been put on the agenda." Zhang Zhong looked at Xi Jin with a smile.

Xi Jin's expression brightened. Although Zhang Zhong didn't say it directly, the meaning was obvious.

He was still wondering why Zhang Zhong came to him, and he had been thinking about this question during the chat just now, and now he finally realized something.

No wonder Zhang Zhong kept asking himself about his study in the philosophy department just now, it turned out it was because of "Sophie's World".

"This is a good thing. I think the movie will be very popular with the audience after it is made." Xi Jin said with a smile.

Zhang Zhong looked at Xi Jin, and after chatting for a while, he also had a preliminary understanding of Xi Jin's character.

He smiled and said, "I won't go around in circles with you anymore. The reason why I invite you here is because the director of "Sophie's World" has not been decided yet. I came to the Wind and Rain Film Festival this time to find a suitable director. , and you are the one I think is the most suitable so far... If you want, you can go to Jiangyang some time and we can talk about it in detail. Is it?"

Xi Jinlue was a little surprised by Zhang Zhong's directness, but it saved a lot of time. He nodded and said, "I understand what you mean, and I'm here to express my opinion. I personally don't like "Sophie's World". I am very interested in the project, and if I have the opportunity, I am very willing to direct this film. I will prepare after I go back, and we will talk about it in detail at that time. Of course, no matter whether the cooperation is finally reached or not, I hope to make you my friend."

"Of course." Zhang Zhong stretched out his hand towards Xi Jin, "I'm looking forward to the next meeting."

……

In the following day and a half, Zhang Zhong met four more directors.

Among the four directors, two of the directors' films have already been screened, and the other two directors' works, Zhang Chong, have not seen them. However, because the introduction of the films was quite to his liking, I specifically searched for their past works on the Internet to check out. took them.

Among the five directors before and after, Zhang Zhong is still the most satisfied with the first Xi Jin.

However, it is not certain who will be finally determined. It will still depend on the next conversation.

The next conversation will not be so simple. Zhang Chong hopes to hear their overall plans and ideas for the film, and make plans after hearing these.

What made Zhang Zhong very satisfied was that although he didn't specifically ask the directors to keep the selection of the director of "Sophie's World" a secret, none of them revealed the news, which at least showed that they were still reliable.

Zhang Zhong was busy for two days at the film festival, and Hu Huifang and the others were not idle either. Although Zhang Zhong was not with him most of the time, they still had to take a lot of group photos.

In fact, Pengpeng can be regarded as a child star. Now, although the fame brought to her by "Soul Breaking Gun" has gradually weakened, many people still remember her.

(End of this chapter)