"Thanks to the Film Bureau for providing such an opportunity to communicate with us. We cherish this opportunity very much. Therefore, we have summarized the opinions of some filmmakers and drafted an outline on the issues we are concerned about. We hope to discuss with the participants. If there is any inappropriateness, please correct me:

1. For more than ten years, some works taken by mainlanders in the mainland have not been released for various reasons. We hope that the management department can review them so that these works that have not been reviewed but do not violate national regulations will have the opportunity to meet the public.

2. We hope that the censorship or future rating system of films can be made public to the society. The public, including film producers and media, can understand the censorship or rating standards in various places, as well as the list of personnel, and can express specific censorship opinions in the media.

3. We believe that the censorship system should be replaced by a hierarchical system. The scientific nature of the hierarchical system lies in that it can first ensure the creative freedom of the film director, and at the same time classify and restrict the audience range of the film. This means that the relevant departments can effectively guide and control the film audience, and the director can also fully enjoy the creative freedom granted by the Constitution.

4. We believe that the culture of a nation is as important as material development, so we hope to provide policy funding and protection for works that are creative but have limited market capabilities in local films to ensure the long-term vitality of national film culture…”

After the hustle and bustle, the conference room became very quiet. Zhang Xianmin felt that the time had come, so he started to speak the letter of advice.

His speaking speed was very slow, and everyone listened carefully. Even though his accent and pronunciation seemed a little clumsy and funny in a slightly nervous mood.

"We hope that this topic can be discussed on a larger scale. This outline only represents the views of the outline drafter. The list of drafters is: Ju Anqi, Jia Zhangke, Lou Ye, Wang Xiaoshuai, Zhang Xianmin, Zhang Yaxuan, and Chu Qing.

November 13, 2003.”

Zhang Xianmin felt his mind blank and he was just reading it mechanically. But when he finished pronunciating these more than 600 words and sat down again, a buzzing sound came and thousands of thoughts surged.

In fact, in 1995, he took the initiative to contact the media and sent a joint signature by fax, but no one dared to report it at that time.

Not only him, but many directors have done it, or have always wanted to "put a letter". For example, Teng Wenji and others. One year, they even discussed copying 200 copies of the opinion books and distributing them at the door of the Golden Rooster Awards party.

In the end, there was no rest.

And today, the sound that so many filmmakers are looking forward to has finally come true.

This outline is incomplete and not specific. Its value lies in: this is the only thing that is read in front of the official of the Film Bureau!

Maybe they turned around and forgot. Maybe they ignored it at all, but after all, they heard the voices that really came from the filmmakers.

Zhang Xianmin rubbed his eyes and suppressed his emotions.

People say that it is enough to die in the morning and night. He cannot talk about that state, but at least he can be sure that after today, there will be no regrets in this life.

As for those people at the Film Bureau, they were not inexplicably surprised after hearing this, at least on the surface. Because of Tong Gang, he slapped the corner of his mouth in secret and was then replaced by a smile.

In his opinion, the guys on the other side were extremely naive, but had to comfort him, so he briefly explained his thoughts and said, "Teacher Zhang said it very well. We must do this, dare to speak out and give suggestions. Only in this way can I understand each other's needs, resolve past conflicts, and establish a new harmonious relationship. Everyone has listened to this outline just now. We might as well use this topic, discuss it, and talk about our ideas... Lao Wu, what do you think?"

He turned to ask Wu Ke.

The other party naturally received it and said skillfully: "Now is no longer the same as before. Our movie reality and movie mission are changing and adjusting. It is the time when everyone works together, so we need a good interaction and trust. Uh, let me talk about my point of view first."

He coughed twice and continued, "The first outline is a question of seeing. Can you see works under the current film system? This is very real. Let me give you a data first. There are obviously illegal contents in the movies produced in China every year and we have recorded them about ten. But there are still many movies that don't know the content, or know that the content has not been watched, and after watching it, there have not been communication, and after communicating, there are too many. And now there are more and more directors. Let me be honest, we can only pay attention to you who are famous outside. Just like Xiao Jia, you will take "Standard" for us to see and discuss together. But if you are unfamous directors, we don't know what movies they have made, let alone the content?"

"For the question of whether the previous underground movies can be released, we do realize that some practices are wrong. After the movie has been revised, there is still a chance to be released. So we are also taking some remedial measures, but we have to go through some procedures and reforms, which have never been achieved overnight."

After Wu Ke finished speaking, Zou Jiandong continued: "We are going to do this, but we don't want to be too high-profile. Now, we can assure you that those movies that violated the rules in the past, including movies that have violated the rules but have not paid a fine, will be written off in four words!"

“Wow!”

As soon as this statement was made, the directors were surprised first. Unexpectedly, the official promise would be so powerful that they immediately discussed it.

"Will the review standards in the future be the same as before?"

After all, there was still calmness, and Lou Ye was not affected and immediately asked.

"Uh, I'll answer this."

Jiang Ping took the microphone and said, "You probably know that in September we issued three documents, including new regulations on review. This specific content was originally to be announced next month, but now I will reveal it a little. In the future, when you apply for the project of the movie, you do not need to submit a complete script. You only need to submit a plot summary, title, type, and theme of the movie. Moreover, the General Administration has delegated some of the final review authority to provincial departments. If you meet the conditions, they can directly issue approval documents and technical appraisals."

“…”

If I were surprised just now, I would be surprised now. Everyone was a little dizzy by a series of big pies, so that they had a short silence.

According to their statement, the future review standards will be relaxed to a very simple point. If "Suzhou River" is filmed today, it will be fine without a second thought.

As a director in China, the most difficult thing is to review. Now that the news is good, I naturally feel a great sense of excitement. I just face the sea and spring is blooming.

Make a promise here, and make a promise there, and see each other every minute.

But. That's all.

Whether it is the leaders or some directors, they both intentionally or unintentionally ignore: the disclosure of the second article, the classification of the third article, the policy protection of the fourth article...those are too far away and useless.

Chu Qing tilted on the chair. Seeing them cheering, he couldn't help but feel a ridiculous feeling of joy.

The other few sensible people, such as Zhang Xianmin and Jia Zhangke, looked even more sad.

The Film Bureau uses a long-prepared condition to erase those pure, valuable things that are high for the film industry and light.

At the stall where everyone was happy and could end here, Yuan Lei, who had been silent and even did not appear when CCTV reporters bullied people, suddenly fired.

"Hello, Director Tong Gang, I am Yuan Lei, a reporter from Nandu. I would like to ask you a question."

She stood up from the crowd, whispered loudly with her slightly chubby body.

“…”

Tong Gang's eyes twitched suddenly, and he had a very bad premonition. He had never expected that there was another media in the room, and he didn't expect that it was even more terrible.

"Uh, you talk."

"The hierarchy system mentioned in the outline just now. When do you think the hierarchy system can be implemented in China?"

Tong Gang still had information in his stomach, so he turned around smoothly and said, "This problem is very complicated. For example, the United States, their organization was established in 1922. After decades of improvement, it was possible to have the current system. But even the current hierarchical system is not completely sound and needs to be supplemented continuously. The situations of different countries are different, and the divisions are naturally different. This is a huge and complex project."

After hearing this, Yuan Lei stood upright and said: "When do you think the hierarchy system can be implemented in China?

“…”

He paused for a moment, his expression was very awkward, and he had to say: "Theoretically, the grading of movies can ensure the needs of audiences of different ages and levels, but in practice, he has not seen very successful experiences. Including some very developed film countries, there are still many difficult facts in the management process, such as the situation of teenagers entering the theater, entering the Internet, and entering Internet cafes to watch movies, which is difficult to control."

"Then when do you think the hierarchy system can be implemented in China?"

Yuan Lei had no expression on her face. When she asked the third question, her eyes were straight to her, her posture was high: I will take it with you!

"Bang!"

Chu Qing patted his chin gently, and wanted to laugh. Girl, it's so fucking right to come over to you!

It's so cool and crazy!

Looking at Tong Gang again, he was forced to speak up, so he had to say a little truth: "Everyone has similar understanding of the hierarchy system, and we are also actively doing it, but things are not at the maturity stage, so we should not say much. After all, the national conditions are different, and we may not necessarily apply the foreign system, so we have to constantly innovate in management systems so as to embark on a path that is suitable for national conditions and film reform."

For an official, this is a heart-wrenching word. Yuan Lei also expressed satisfaction and no longer pursued and fought hard.

As for Tong Gang, he was very disappointed. Anyway, the matter was over, so he no longer wanted to stay here.

It was twelve o'clock noon.

This milestone conference that changed the direction of Chinese films ended with a relatively funny ending.

Overall, both sides have gained something.

The sixth generation won the gold medal of quasi-free death, and since then it has made great progress and ushered in a small spring of independent movies.

The Film Bureau also successfully recruited and put its resume on it with a review of the times, knowing flexibility, and being able to evaluate it.

For the entire film industry, the sixth generation completely surfaced. Soon after, the three documents were announced, the policies were relaxed, Jia Zhangke lifted the ban, and "The Seventeen-year-old Bicycle" was renamed "Bicycle", which was released nationwide.

At this point, the country has entered a big movie era where market inclusiveness, opportunities and risks coexist, and box offices grow with rocket-like miracle every year.

This incident was called by the media: "The Second Seven Gentlemen Incident." (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!