Chapter 706： What is the biggest difference between Chinese and American movies?

"To put it simply, apart from Hollywood, no other country can invest in filming a movie like "Titanic", and no other single movie market can generate more than $500 million in box office revenue for a movie, the shadow of Hollywood movies. It still looms over the film industry of all countries in the world."

In fact, this problem is not only the film industry, but also the entire media industry. Ryan briefly analyzed a few words for this group of young people full of fantasy.

"The U.S. media market is the largest insulator in the world. North American audiences watch far fewer foreign films than you think. U.S. television has never broadcast a foreign program in prime time. Of course, just like "Hero", Chinese film is not completely indifferent in the American film market, it can have a small number of specific audiences."

"The Chinese film industry should first consider how to develop domestically, so that it is possible to expand abroad."

It is a pity that there will never be a second "hero" in Chinese movies in the future. Except for those literary and artistic films that groan freely and one-sidedly expand their dark side, Chinese movies have left the Chinese market and have no soil for survival.

The rise of Chinese movies is not just a matter of movies.

Of course, Ryan would not say such things, after all, he was just an outsider.

In fact, information exchanges are becoming more and more free nowadays. The actual situation of the North American film market is not a secret. Perhaps no one has said so bluntly that it is very, very difficult for Chinese films to successfully enter North America, but this group of professional students, if they are not fools. , As long as we briefly analyze the actual situation, it is not difficult to find that what Ryan said are all basic facts.

As for the good overseas movies, it can kill the North American market... Well, the weather outside the auditorium is pretty good.

After a round of problems, I finally left the Chinese film.

"Now more and more Hollywood movies are trying to incorporate cultural and national elements from all over the world into their creative styles. Ryan, just like you said, although "Mulan" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" use Chinese elements . But the overall style is still very Hollywood. So how does Disney consider incorporating other cultural and national elements into the work?"

"This classmate's problem is very professional." Ryan looked at the male student wearing glasses and said. "Diversification and integration of other excellent cultural elements has always been the development trend of Hollywood movies."

"The thinking of Hollywood and many filmmakers is that this is just a movie, I can come as I want. It is indeed possible, but it should not be done. The film culture is treated too casually, and the consequences are often very serious."

Ryan then gave a simple explanation, “Every movie produced in Hollywood is different. Very, very different. Each movie has its own story background. A lot of background research work will be done during the preparatory period. We will do Research, look around."

"Let’s talk about Disney. For example, we have a new film. It is a fairy tale set in the South Pacific. It is a local folklore. Our director, screenwriter and executive producer will go there in person. Visit anthropology Home, elderly villagers, fishermen, music experts, and chat with them. Learn about their stories. We know what the structure of the story we want is, but we have to incorporate real elements, whether it’s character characters or mysterious legends, what we want It’s the sense of reality, the character’s words and deeds...every little detail strives to be precise, every movie is like this."

"Our goal is that when the experts in this field see our film, they will say that we did work hard, and we are right. For example, "Ratuitou" and "Cars" are being produced by Pixar Studios. "

Ryan has already seen the cameras in the venue, and this exchange will definitely spread. "Our production staff will frequently go to the Michelin three-star restaurant and chat with the top chefs inside. We have done enough research with the attitude of making the most exquisite food, and all the details must be in line with reality."

"There are also animated films about racing. The production staff not only interview racing players, watch racing competitions, and even participate in amateur racing competitions in person."

"Although these are animations, we strive to have all the details in place, because ordinary people cannot have such a deep understanding of this industry, and the cultural understanding is not deep. Ordinary audiences just think it is true, but we hope that experts will say, God Ah, they really worked hard. This will make the movie more authentic and credible. We don’t want to make a story casually, so that the background looks very Chinese or very South American. We have to really go deep into the culture, study these cultures, and try our best. Make every effort to achieve true integration."

Compared to dealing with the non-marginal rhetoric of the media before, Ryan is more attentive to answer the questions of these young people. Although the words are inevitably mixed with water, they are very realistic. For these young people who will enter the film industry For people, fantasy can be used to make movies, but it cannot be used to treat this realistic industry.

"Ryan, most of your works are commercial productions, and there is no shortage of artistic works such as "Remains of a Deserted Island" and "The Pianist", commercial and art, how do you balance the relationship between the two. "

"Everyone, in addition to being an actor and producer, I am also a businessman. I will answer this question from my own perspective."

Ryan doesn’t need to modify his own words with those illusory things. “As for how to find a balance between business and art, it has something to do with how much money is spent. I can shoot anything within 20 to 30 million US dollars. I have this market. Value, such as "127 Hours", its production cost is less than 20 million U.S. dollars. I and director Natalie Portman and Miss Natalie Portman can do whatever they want."

"But if it’s a real-life film "Transformers" with an investment of 170 million US dollars, it won’t work. We must strictly follow the Hollywood commercial film model to produce, and the shots must be popular, innocent, and mainstream audiences like to watch. , Otherwise, even Disney can't bear such a large loss."

"Let's put it this way, when I have a new commercial idea, just listen to me, Hollywood producers will feel that they want to spend money."

There was a lot of kind laughter in the auditorium, and Ryan tilted his head, "But when I have something literary to talk about, they get nervous. Will the audience buy it? Will the investment lose money?"

"Therefore, the theme of Hollywood's major commercial films is relatively naive. The mainstream movies that audiences all over the world see are relatively naive. The philosophical part is almost the same as the end. Movies that are too literary and obscure will only become Niche movies."

There was a round of applause from below, not too enthusiastic. Ryan's view that is obviously biased towards commercialization obviously cannot be recognized by too many people.

He also knows this. In recent years, it has been better. At least Chinese commercial films have developed and audiences are willing to go back to the theater. In the past few years, the Chinese film industry was also the most influenced by European films. The most difficult, even facing a time period of possible demise.

"Ryan, now you are the richest group of people in the world, what does the current movie mean to you?"

The question was a girl who seemed to be familiar with her. It is estimated that her previous life might have been a star who went out of this school, but Ryan could not remember her name, nor was he interested in knowing it.

"I don’t have any hobbies. When I don’t make movies, I’m very lazy. Making movies is my life and my way of life. When I have nothing to do, my whole spirit is lost. I need one. The plot, a reason, and a story unite my gods. In fact, so many people like to watch movies are the same, and they need the strength of mental solidification."

"People’s joy is related to the torture. They are all based on comparison. The greater the pain, the greater the relative joy. The higher your expectations of joy. When you are disappointed or unable to do so, the pain It’s also very big. In short, the filmmakers will not be bored, and their mood will have a lot of ups and downs."

Ryan paused, and seemed to feel a little touched, "Film is a very expensive visual product, and filming is sometimes very hard. I hope people all over the world will know how hard they are, but when the things you dream of show up in front of your eyes. , Not only joy and surprise, but also thank God, thank all those who struggle with you, even a small reward, you will feel great joy and feel that life is very meaningful."

"I hope to put myself in different situations, dramas and roles to experience life and learn the world. Movies are not only work for me it is my life."

"What do you think of this trip to China and Chinese culture?"

"I like Chinese culture very much, otherwise I wouldn't be able to practice such fluent Chinese. I think my Chinese level is still good." There was another kind laughter and applause below, Ryan followed with a light applause, " I think people will meet friends all over the world, not necessarily separated by culture. Your heart, your beliefs, and your feelings about the world are more important than cultural differences, because this is human nature."

"I hope that culture can bring us different views and colors, because culture has a particularity, we need to appreciate each other. But the most important thing is to be able to find human nature through culture, these are common. I have been around the world Filming, in Poland, in Australia, in Guilin, what characteristics I want to capture, that is my profession, is my interest. But the ultimate goal of these efforts is to capture the nature of people, so that people all over the world can This feeling of communication is more important than cultural differences."

"What is the difference between the Chinese film industry and the American film industry?"

Upon hearing this question, Ryan gave a humorous answer, "The biggest difference is language." (to be continued) ()