Chapter 2146： Take "Prison" as the theme

"Mansfield State Prison?" Robbins was a little surprised that Li Fan actually knew the prison.

In Ohio, there is indeed a prison called Mansfield State.

However, Mansfield State Penitentiary has been abandoned for many years and has been quite dilapidated. It is said that the government department is planning to dismantle the prison, but for some reason, it has not started the operation for a long time.

Many Ohio natives don't know that there is such a prison, but Li Fan, a Chinese, even knows.

Robbins knew Mansfield State Prison because his hometown was not far from Mansfield State Prison.

Although surprised, let alone Li Fan’s intention to ask, Robbins said: “Yes, sir, there is indeed a prison in Ohio called Mansfield State Prison. It’s just that the prison has been abandoned for many years. Some are broken."

Grover also knew that there was such a prison in Ohio, but he didn't understand Li Fan's intention at all. Looking at Li Fan, his expression became more and more suspicious.

In fact, not only Grover, but everyone on the scene did not understand Li Fan's intentions, including Hu Fei, Yin Changming and other representatives of Chinese filmmakers. They also looked at Li Fan with some doubts.

The reporters at the scene were not in time for the article at this time, and they discussed Li Fan's intentions about Mansfield State Prison.

The audience at the scene were naturally talking about it.

"Who is this young kid from China? What is his intention to ask? What does it have to do with the subject matter they choose?"

"Is there such a prison in Ohio? I am from Ohio. I have never heard of such a prison."

"I haven't heard that it's normal. Who cares about the name of a prison? Besides, it's an abandoned prison."

"As Mr. Robbins said, there is indeed such a prison in Ohio. But, what does that Chinese young man mean? Can he represent Chinese filmmakers?"

"The representatives of other filmmakers in China didn't speak at this time. That young man should be able to represent it."

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The crowd was full of discussions, and the audience from China in the crowd looked at Li Fan thoughtfully at this time.

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Li Fan did not pay attention to the doubts and discussions of the people around him, but looked at Robbins with some profound meaning, nodded, and said, "Thank you. It would be nice to have such a prison. Just the name of this prison. It's really a bit too long."

Robbins said: "To be honest, I also think its name is too long. Every time I talk about it, it feels a little inconvenient. But it's just called this name, and there's no way."

Li Fan smiled and said, "Perhaps we can change it to a shorter name."

Robbins said: "This is indeed a way."

Although Robbins asked questions like this, he became more and more confused in his heart and didn't understand Li Fan's intentions.

It sounds like Li Fan is very interested in that prison, and what he said to change the name is really incomprehensible.

He really didn't understand. What is so special about a dilapidated prison that has been abandoned for many years and government departments have deliberately demolished it?

Besides, Li Fan is still a Chinese.

Robbins became more and more confused, and everyone at the scene, including Grover and a group of filmmakers, also became more and more confused, completely unable to understand Li Fan's intentions.

Fortunately, Li Fan quickly let them understand.

After Li Fan once again expressed his gratitude to Robbins, he said to Grover: "Mr. Grover, the subject we want to shoot has been determined, and that is'prison'. We intend to shoot with'prison' as the subject. a movie."

"Take ‘prison’ as the theme?" Everyone was taken aback, can prison also be the subject of a movie? Can such a movie have a market?

Everyone's first reaction after froze, all felt a little absurd.

Prison, a place where prisoners are held, they really don’t know how to make movies about prison?

Even if it is made into a movie, will anyone be interested in watching it?

Most of the people at the scene couldn't help shaking their heads. It is absolutely impossible for them to be interested in watching a movie about prison.

The prison, the concentrated place of criminals, is dark, thinking that I feel uncomfortable, how can I be interested in seeing it?

Everyone finds it incredible. However, they did understand what Li Fan asked Robbins about Mansfield State Prison.

It turned out that I wanted to make a movie about prison.

I have to say that this idea is very bold. If today is only more challenging than who chose the subject matter? Then, the subject of prison will undoubtedly be the first.

This is not just a question of whether there is a challenge, it is simply a somewhat ridiculous choice.

Grover also found it incredible. He looked at Li Fan and said, "Sir, is it serious? Do you really want to use "prison" as the subject?"

Li Fan nodded and said, "Of course, I think this subject matter is pretty good. Is there any problem?"

Why is there a problem? There is no question. Will the audience be willing to watch this subject matter?

Not to mention that no audience would like to watch it, even the director would not be willing to make it. Which director would be willing to make a movie with the theme of "prison"?

It doesn't matter whether you have box office performance or not. The important thing is that you will be ridiculed by your peers and the outside world, saying that there is a problem with your brain, and you should make a movie with "prison" as the theme.

In the same way, I am afraid that not many actors are willing to act, even new actors with no reputation, I am afraid they are not willing.

Because if they become famous in the future, they have ever made a movie with the theme of "prison", it is likely to become their disgraceful experience, which will be dug out and laughed at.

Of course, film investors are even more afraid to invest. If you invest, you will definitely be ridiculed. What kind of perspective, dare you invest in movies of this theme?

These problems are obvious and can be imagined with a little analysis.

Therefore, it can also be said that there is a problem, a big problem.

Among the representatives of Lan Guo filmmakers, a filmmaker named Jasper said: "Sir, the subject of'prison' seems to be a bit wrong, sir, might as well consider it more."

The relationship between the Languo film industry and the Huaguo film industry is good, and Jasper couldn't help but want to remind Li Fan.

In the previous period of time, Li Fan had known Jasper’s name and knew Jasper’s kindness. He smiled friendly and said: “Thank you Mr. Jasper for your kindness, but I’m very interested in this subject. Have confidence in the movie."

"This..." Jasper couldn't say anything more, and looked at Hu Fei, Yin Changming and others. The meaning is obvious. It is to ask Hu Fei, Yin Changming and others. Does this young man really represent your opinions? Why don't you say a few words?

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