bookpub Chapter 548 - 423: Filming Officially Begins_2
Chapter 548 - 423: Filming Officially Begins_2
Maybe, in the hearts of these directors and screenwriters, the definition of poverty and ordinary life is already different from ours.Maybe the directors want to be down-to-earth, but in their view, living in a single apartment with an elevator, driving to work, working as a white-collar worker in high-end office buildings, going to a bar for a drink after work, isn’t this the life of ordinary people?
These are still very poor ordinary people’s lives, where both the male and female leads can only drive a BYD, can only live in a small two-bedroom apartment, and worry about parking fees and utility bills, is this not down-to-earth?
Just like when many people criticized the era of naked marriage back in the day, a person too poor for a proper wedding can still live in a big three-bedroom house, both spouses holding the latest iPhones, while the nakedly married people around me squeeze a family of three into a thirty-five-square-meter small house, where a cough in the hallway is heard by everyone, and even turning over hits the wall.
It might not be that they can’t film it, but they’ve flown in the sky for too long, some people have already forgotten the taste of the earth in their minds, let alone go underground to shoot, to smell the odors in the stinky gutters.
"It still needs old Luo, you."
After listening to Luo Ji’s words, Zhao Heng couldn’t help but give him a thumbs-up in his mind. A director who already has both fame and fortune in the entertainment industry can still focus on the lives of ordinary people and strives to portray ordinary people, or ordinary medical staff’s lives, which is already very commendable.
On the contrary, some experts’ actions, like a recent authoritative expert, said about the current decline in employment rate and the livelihood issues of ordinary citizens during economic downturn: "There are many ways to increase the income of low-income groups, for example, you can rent out your idle housing, increase income through collecting rent, or if you have a car you can drive a Didi."
"Director Zhao, Director Luo, regarding this issue, I have a different opinion."
When Zhao Heng and Luo Ji were chatting happily, the actress Zhang Li suddenly said.
When Zhao Heng and Luo Ji were chatting, Ren Cong appeared bored, while the actress, the designated "flower vase" with fair skin, beautiful looks, and long legs, Zhang Li, was listening very carefully.
"Mm, go ahead."
Luo Ji nodded, looked at Zhang Li and said.
Zhao Heng was curious as to what Zhang Li would say.
"Director Luo, Director Zhao, about what you said regarding the current TV series being detached from reality, I agree, but I also have a different opinion. Actually, given the current domestic editing economic level, people in big cities generally just live ordinary lives, so I believe these editors are aware of ordinary people’s lives."
"The reason for the lack of realism is indeed exaggeration, such as the unrealistic portrayal of someone working hard as a white-collar worker in a big city but living in a big luxury apartment. I was thinking, are these dramas being filmed for certain specific audiences?"
Zhang Li slowly expressed her views.
When she said this, Ren Cong sitting next to her couldn’t help but widen his eyes, as if he was rediscovering Zhang Li.
Originally, after joining the crew, he thought Zhang Li was just a vase, but he didn’t expect Zhang Li could say such profound words.
"Haha, young Zhang said it, we’re the ones overthinking."
"Indeed, you’re right. Many dramas, though seeming far-fetched, as people say online, very ’thunderous,’ have good viewership, even if the ratings are low; they can still make money and have a wide audience."
Luo Ji, after all, is a big director, though he’s always been filming serious and quality dramas and doesn’t pay much attention to this aspect. Zhang Li’s reminder made him realize this.
"Do you mean the type of dramas widely available is determined by the vast majority of audiences’ aesthetics?"
Zhao Heng had started to grasp the meaning behind Zhang Li’s words.
"Where there is demand, there is a market, Director Zhao."
Zhang Li smiled and said, though her smile was gentle, it carried a sense of knowledge and determination.
As the saying goes, the simplest truths are profound; existence has its reasons. Suffice it to say, given the numerous absurd and fantastical dramas, if no one watched them and they didn’t make money, how could anyone invest in making them?
So, like Zhao Heng and Luo Ji, whose aesthetic sense is very high, they’re always in the minority.
"Alright, let’s end the discussion here. Why not start now? If we finish the morning’s work, we can catch lunch together."
Luo Ji made a grand gesture and said.
Having an appropriate discussion is good, but he could see, Zhang Li is practically a pragmatic realist, while Zhao Heng is somewhat of an idealist. These two definitely wouldn’t see eye to eye, and if the discussion went any further, it might turn into a confrontation, which would not be pleasant.
"Okay."
Ren Cong, who had been waiting impatiently, stood up and responded.
He wasn’t interested in the discussion at all; he was fully immersed in this drama, silently swearing to himself to perform well and aim for a best actor award in a TV series.
Ren Cong had a strong premonition that this drama would definitely be a milestone in his acting career. Without reason, he was simply this confident!
Soon, the crew started working. In a tidied VIP ward, Ren Cong and a supporting actor playing a patient had begun their acting duel.
Zhao Heng naturally stood by, watching Ren Cong’s performance with great interest. Watching actors perform live is indeed quite fascinating.
"Director Zhao is also interested in acting?"
Zhang Li stood next to Zhao Heng, also watching Ren Cong’s performance. Seeing Zhao Heng’s interested look, she couldn’t help but say.
From Zhao Heng and Luo Ji’s conversation earlier, Zhang Li could quickly determine that Zhao Heng was an idealistic genius. But not only that; as the actual head of a department at Eastern Hospital, this isn’t a position an idealistic genius alone can handle.
This shows that Zhao Heng also has certain experience and methods in interpersonal communication.
He is gifted, capable, and resourceful, young and handsome, with a very good temperament. Such a dragon among men, a promising youth, Zhang Li naturally wanted to chat with Zhao Heng a bit more.
"Life is like a play, actually sometimes, as doctors, we also need some emotional control and communication skills."
Zhao Heng said casually.
"Does Director Zhao disagree with what I said just now?"
Zhang Li smiled and directly asked.
"It’s not that I disagree, but as you said, what we consider absurd or outrageous might just cater to certain audiences, but that’s not an excuse."
Zhao Heng slightly shook his head and said.
Literary works need to be guided and reviewed, that’s beyond doubt. If directors just cater to whatever audiences want, where would it end?
Not to mention lofty goals like promoting truth, goodness, and beauty, just look at the series of ’Young and Dangerous’ films, which in that era influenced how many junior high and high school students became street hooligans.
A hit series or movie can sometimes have an impact on society that exceeds the imagination of ordinary people.
Many classic TV series have already transcended three generations’ lives and remain enduringly popular.
"The world is a sea of suffering, life is about struggling to cross it, Director Zhao, as long as you can reach the other shore, it’s already remarkable."
Zhang Li smiled slightly, saying something very artistic and profound.
"Struggling to cross the sea of suffering? This statement, in a place like a hospital, especially for doctors, couldn’t be more apt."
Zhao Heng nodded, acknowledging that Zhang Li, being a formally trained actor, wasn’t just a stereotype he had in mind.
Just because someone has fair skin, beautiful looks, and long legs, doesn’t mean they’re a vase, that’s a stereotype.
Our opinion of someone must come from thorough understanding, without understanding and practice, there’s no right to speak.
While concentrating on watching the live shoot, Luo Ji accidentally caught a glimpse of Zhao Heng and Zhang Li enjoying their conversation, and seeing them chatting and laughing so warmly, he couldn’t help but smile slightly.
Ah, youth!