Chapter 764： self-recommendation

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Evan Bell guessed that Ang Lee was looking for him for the script of "Brokeback Mountain", because in his memory, Ang Lee filmed "Brokeback Mountain" after the filming of "Hulk", but he didn't remember the exact time. (Full-text eBook is free to download) Still, Evan Bell asked, "What script?"

"A collection of short stories called 'Closed Farm', I heard that the film adaptation rights are in the hands of Eleven Studios, so I would like to ask if you have found a suitable director, I think I will be the most suitable for this film Director." Ang Lee didn't raise his tone or raise his voice when he spoke, but the confidence in his words was powerful and convincing.

Li An was actually recommended by Mao Sui, who made a special trip for "Brokeback Mountain". Although Evan Bell has long confirmed that he still hopes to invite Ang Lee to direct this film, he does not know that there is such a story behind it. It seems that Ang Lee has been coveting this script for a long time.

"Are you interested in this short story?" Evan Bell asked with interest. Previously, Michelle Hathaway hoped that Evan Bell would take over the script, just because it was a hot potato. There were almost no producers and no directors in the United States that were willing to take over the hot stuff. But now Ang Lee seems to be not only very interested in "closed farm", but more like he has been paying attention to it for a long time.

"Yes, I'm very interested." Li An nodded directly to confirm, "Actually, before filming 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', I knew about 'Closed Villa', and I read it carefully at the time and thought it was very good A short story. Then I shot two blockbusters, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'The Hulk', and I really suffered."

Hearing Ang Lee's words, Evan Bell couldn't help laughing, and Ang Lee also had a faint smile on his eyebrows, "Especially 'The Hulk', Universal Pictures regards it as a Hollywood summer business. The release of the blockbuster made me very uncomfortable. Many people thought the film did not perform as well as expected, but in my opinion, the film was misunderstood because of the wrong expectations of the audience. After that, I was tormented physically and mentally. Tired, I have been resting, instead of looking for the original author of the adaptation of this novel."

"After filming 'The Hulk', I went back to my hometown to visit my father. My father saw that I was very frustrated and asked me if I wanted to go back to teaching, and I refused. (Full text eBook is free to download) My father encouraged me Continuing to make the film, I once mentioned the short story 'The Closed Farm' with my father, and mentioned one of them in particular. After hearing this, my father encouraged me to make this film for the first time. Before that, my father did not I don't agree with my filming." Speaking of which, Li An's tone couldn't help being a little low, and it can be seen from his dimmed eyes that when he mentioned his father, his mood was a little low, "Unfortunately, I always wanted to rest at that time, and I didn't want to at all. When I come into contact with movies, maybe 'The Hulk' has really tossed up all my enthusiasm."

"Even if you don't make a commercial movie like 'The Hulk', you still have a lot of movies to make. Why do you remember the story of 'The Closed Farm'? It's been a few years since you last read this story. Well." Evan Bell didn't pose as a "confidant friend" to ask Ang Ang why he was feeling down, they just met, so he changed the subject and didn't even ask why Ang Ang is making movies now enthusiasm is back.

Li An glanced at Evan Bell and showed a faint smile, which could be felt, and he was very grateful for Evan Bell's courtesy, "I just want to make a movie that no one wants to watch, and the movie must be marginalized. , Non-mainstream people will not see it. I don't want to attract everyone's attention, and I don't want the mainstream media to keep making jokes there." This made Evan Bell burst out laughing. "As far as I know, you seem to be doing the same thing when you make a movie. It's always surprising to choose a character. Do you have such an idea?" Ang Lee's tone was a little more relaxed, and he asked Evan Bell with a smile.

"No, I never care what the media thinks, they can do whatever they like, I just take pictures of the works I like." Evan Bell gave his answer with a smile, which made Li An eyebrows slightly. Picking it up, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "It seems that you should be looking at the love story about the **** cowboy in 'The Closed Farm'."

Ang Lee nodded, "With such a sensitive subject, it is estimated that no one in the mainstream society will pay attention. Although 'Passion of the Christ' is controversial, it is still because of the religion involved, and the American media always makes a fuss. But the subject of homosexuality, and I like it That story also involved homophobic elements, and it is estimated that the media are secretive and even disdain reporting." It was unexpected, the hot potato in the eyes of others was just what Ang Lee was looking for. It is estimated that the memories of "Hulk Hulk" really made him miserable, so he hoped to make a movie that no one paid attention to and regain his love for movies.

"However, now that the script is in your hands, it is estimated that the media will still pay attention. After all, you are the focus of attention." Ang Lee said directly with regret.

Evan Bell laughed, "I may not necessarily be involved in the movie. If it is only the work of Eleven Studios, the media may not be swarming."

Li An was a little surprised, "You mean, you don't want to appear in this work?" He always thought that Evan Bell had won the adaptation rights of "Closed Farm", and he took it for granted that Evan Bell had an interest in this work. Interested, and he is the director, Evan Bell is naturally an actor - Ang Lee really doesn't know about Evan Bell's adaptation of "Mysterious Skin". Unexpectedly, now Evan Bell said that he would not appear in this work, and Ang Lee's face did not hide his surprise at all.

Evan Bell shook his head proudly, "No. If there is a chance, of course I would like to appear in this work, but I still hope to be recognized by the director. If the director thinks that I am suitable for the role, that would be great; otherwise , and I will not use my power to force myself into a role."

"You mean, after the director is confirmed, you will participate in the interview." Ang Lee said meaningfully, looking at Evan Bell with more thought.

Evan Bell shrugged and did not continue to explain. That's the way it was, just like "The Notebook" and "Mystery Skin," he doesn't fit or doesn't fit, and he won't be in it. Although he wanted to challenge the role of "Brokeback Mountain", if Ang Lee -- after confirming that the director was Ang Lee -- didn't think he was a good fit, Evan Bell wouldn't force it. He has the right to choose just as others bring the script to him to choose; if he goes to the interview for the role, the director and producer also have the right to choose.

"You're interested in the **** story in 'The Closed Farm' not just because the subject matter is unfamiliar and no one pays attention, right?" Evan Bell realized that Ang Lee actually wanted to shoot "Brokeback Mountain", which means Ang Lee He actually had a lot of research on this script, and he couldn't help but wonder: what did Ang Lee think about this script?

Li An naturally didn't know what Evan Bell was thinking. He came here today to recommend himself, and he also thinks that Evan Bell's question now is to judge whether he is qualified to direct the film, just like an interview. Yes, it's an interview.

"Because homosexuality in the 1960s didn't even have words that could be used to express it. When people found out that a man likes another man, the feeling is 'I don't know how to understand and react', which is not something modern people can understand. Yes. The male protagonist Ennis in the novel was originally a person who was not good at words, and **** feelings could not be expressed at that time. All feelings are the most private feelings, which is very valuable. Because modern people say it privately, That's not romantic. I think **** stories from that era can convey more subtle and deep feelings."

Talking about the original novel, Ang Lee was a bit eloquent. He didn't look too excited when he spoke, but the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and his eyes showed light, but his firmness made people see his potential for this work. must.

"In addition, the American West is a masculine world, with only men and animals. All Western movies have never gone to the soft side. From a different angle, Americans can see a different West, so this story really has There are so many places to dig, in fact, someone should have made such a movie long ago, and I don’t know why no one has thought of doing this.”

Speaking of this, Li An paused for a moment, looked down a little, and then raised his eyes again, "My father passed away not long ago, and this is what made me make up my mind. Because I think, don't The director of the film must not be as good as mine, and I will definitely regret it if I don’t do it And...this is the first and only time my father supported my filming.”

Evan Bell knew why Ang Lee was feeling down when he mentioned his father just now, and he suddenly understood why Ang Ang had such a special perspective on the story of "Brokeback Mountain". Because Ang Lee integrates his grief into the camera, and transfers his sense of loss to the two men in the story who cannot solve the problem, he presents the sadness and happiness that arise when we have to accept the emotional trauma. anger.

When Li An raised his head again, although there was still lingering loss in his eyes, he was resolute and firm. It could be seen that he was in the mood for today's meeting, and he was in the mood to win. There is a decisive pride for the director who can become "Brokeback Mountain".

The corners of Evan Bell's mouth lifted up, his eyes met Li An's gaze, and he said seriously, "The short story of 'The Closed Farm' has been adapted into a script, called 'Brokeback Mountain', I don't know you Are you interested in taking a look?"

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