Chapter 478: with translation of chapter title

Han Canping sat down, Jiang Wen hurriedly poured him a cup of tea.

He lifted the teacup and took a light sip, his gaze falling on the script on the table.

"Old Jiang, I've read this book three times!" Han Canping tapped the big characters of Heroic Youth on the table, "The problem is it's too similar!"

"Similar?" Jiang Wen held a cigarette, pretending not to understand, asking: "San Ye, explain clearly, similar to what?"

Hearing this, Lin Mo also laughed.

"Feigning ignorance?" Han Canping glanced at him, "Of course it's like Young China—I watched your film; your camera angles are exactly the same as the historical photos!"

"Cough cough, San Ye, I'm filming the spirit!" Jiang Wen gave two dry coughs.

Han Canping slammed the teacup onto the table, then looked at Jiang Wen and said: "The problem is it's too similar! Also, your films, Jiang Wen—" he pointed his index finger at the ceiling, "they're all marked with key points!"

Well, that statement left Jiang Wen choking.

This really can't be said.

After all, Jiang Wen had been banned by the authorities for five years before.

He could be considered, in some sense, a director with a blemish, so the review process is naturally different from other directors'.

No way, who made his elder brother like walking a tightrope.

"So, San Ye, for my elder brother's film to pass, does it have to be reshot?" Lin Mo asked curiously.

Mainly, he also lacks experience in this area.

"Reshooting isn't necessary; it's just those so-called homage shots of his—either cut them or reshoot them, then the main plot..." Han San Ye came today specifically to give Jiang Wen guidance.

"No way, no way—if we do that, my film would have been shot for nothing!"

Upon saying this, Jiang Wen immediately became unhappy.

Hearing this, Lin Mo and Han Canping exchanged a glance and simultaneously shook their heads with a wry smile.

Of course.

They both know Jiang Wen's temperament.

He's absolutely the type who would rather not release it than make changes.

"I'll think of a solution later; if it really doesn't work, I'll just not release the film!" Jiang Wen stubbed out his cigarette, then looked at the two: "Let's not talk about my film, San Ye—let's discuss the anti-corruption drama you and my younger brother are working on; I've heard the higher-ups attach great importance to it!"

Seeing Jiang Wen not intending to mention his film, the two also stopped.

Han Canping knows Jiang Wen's personal connections are very complicated.

As for Lin Mo,

he's even less able.

Although Lin Mo's influence and status are indeed considerable now,

but he hasn't yet reached the point where a single word can get his elder brother's film approved.

Of course.

If the director of this film were credited under his name, I suppose the authorities would consider it a bit, and the review wouldn't be so strict.

Mentioning The People's Nominee, Han Canping pulled the script straight from his briefcase, deliberately opening the cover to reveal the bright red special approval stamp: Personally supervised by the Supreme Procuratorate, filming permission goes directly via the Green Channel!

Good fellow!

This is more than just emphasis...

Jiang Wen's elder brother picked up the script enthusiastically and began to read.

As for Lin Mo,

he merely glanced at it casually.

After all, he had seen this film in his previous life.

This drama was also a huge hit, with excellent reputation, and it was extremely popular back then.

After this meal, the three of them ate and chatted, wrapping up only around 11 o'clock.

Han San Ye naturally has a dedicated driver.

So Lin Mo and Jiang Wen don't need to worry about him.

"Little brother, I've decided—I won't change this film; I'll head overseas instead, maybe even aim for an international film festival award!" In the car, Jiang Wen also came to this realization.

If his film wanted to be shown domestically, it would have to cut too much, losing its soul.

Moreover, Jiang Wen knows that even if he pulls various connections, some cuts are inevitable.

This he absolutely will not allow.

So he might as well go straight for overseas distribution.

Anyway, he's done this before.

Back then, The Devils Came was also banned domestically, but in the end he won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes.

No choice— a banned-film director can only take this route.

Hearing this, Lin Mo also joked: "Maybe we could even aim for the Oscars~"

"Haha, you say that, and big brother wouldn't even think about it!" Jiang Wen laughed heartily.

After returning.

Lin Mo simply took a shower and went to sleep.

This time coming to Yanjing.

Lin Mo mainly came for the manuscript of The People's Nominee.

Han San Ye told him that the higher-ups wanted to meet him, mainly to hear Lin Mo's suggestions.

So, at noon the next day, Lin Mo went with Han San Ye to see the leader.

They chatted for an afternoon.

The main focus was an in-depth discussion of the script, casting, and shooting limits for The People's Nominee.

The higher-ups highly agreed with Lin Mo's viewpoint that "we must both truly reflect the severity of the anti-corruption struggle and grasp well the boundaries of artistic creation."

In short.

Putting it in the leaders' words: shoot seriously, shoot well!

Filming the anti-corruption drama, the various departments above give full support.

From this one should know how much the higher-ups value this drama.

Especially after adding Lin Mo, this International Renowned Director.

Then there's no need to say more.

Here.

Huang Bo is having a meal at Huang Lei's home.

Huang Lei personally cooks.

Although, since last year, Huang Lei and Huang Xiaochu's online personas have crashed.

But that's limited to online only.

Privately, Huang Bo often eats meals cooked by Huang Lei.

He is now the vice-chairman of the Mainland Film Association, often goes to Yanjing.

"Huh? Director Lin has come to Yanjing!"

Only see, Huang Lei glanced at his phone, someone in the group was talking about this.

Upon closer look, it turns out to be the Wang brothers from Huayi.

They were discussing in the group inviting Lin Mo for a meal.

"Ah?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Bo was stunned.

"I live in the same community as Director Lin in Yanjing; I'll ask him later to see if he has time, let's grab dinner together tonight!" Immediately, Huang Bo became energized.

"Sure, Xiao Bo, you claim to be Director Lin's chief disciple; let's see if you can get him to come!" Huang Lei said with a smile.

Huang Bo is Lin Mo's Gate-Closed Senior Disciple; this has long been known in the circle.

However, this is just teasing.

Back then, when Lin Mo filmed Let the Bullets Fly, Huang Bo actually stayed on the set for over half a month, learning a lot from Lin Mo.

Afterwards, Huang Bo's self-directed and self-performed film A Good Show also had Lin Mo consulted for guidance.

Therefore.

Huang Bo is Lin Mo's Gate-Closed Senior Disciple; the rumor is that this is how it came about.