assistirfilmes Chapter 54, "About Time," is finished.
Chapter 54, "About Time," is finished.
The last scene of today's filming was simple but important. Su Man left, and Chen Xiu stood there in a daze.
Gao Yuanyuan needs to step out of the frame and then look back once. This "repeated glance back" in the original movie is a classic heart-fluttering moment.
"Su Man, turning around is not a loving gaze."
Perhaps feeling that calling him Lao Gao or Yuan Yuan was inappropriate, Zhang Jun changed his address this time.
He explained to Gao Yuanyuan, "After taking a few steps, he suddenly seemed to remember something and naturally turned around."
When you see him still standing there, you feel a little surprised, followed by a subtle confirmation of "I knew it."
When you finally turn back, you can walk a little lighter.
Gao Yuanyuan tried it once, but the turn around was too slow, as if it was deliberately designed.
"Don't act like you're looking back, act like you're remembering."
Zhang Junqi explained: "You've just exchanged information with a stranger, taken a few steps, and suddenly become unsure if you've been too hasty, so you turn back to check if the other person is a normal person."
Then I saw him standing there dumbfounded—oh, he was even more nervous than I was. I felt relieved.
This time it's right.
Gao Yuanyuan took five steps, then slowed her pace slightly, tilted her head slightly, and looked back. When she saw Chen Kun, her eyes widened slightly, then a smile appeared on her lips as she turned back.
This smile perfectly embodies the meaning of a captivating smile over the shoulder, and it's sure to win over many male viewers, and even female viewers might find it enchanting.
The camera cuts to Chen Kun.
From watching her leave, to the stunned look she gave him when she turned back, and then, after she disappeared, he stared at the paper in his hand, a disbelieving, silly smile slowly spreading across his face.
Chen Kun found his footing in the role. He smiled, but immediately pursed his lips, as if afraid of being discovered. Then he couldn't help but glance at the paper again, as if the paper still held her warmth.
"Pass!" Zhang Jun approved.
Filming ended close to midnight, and the staff began dismantling the lighting equipment.
Huang Xiaoming leaned over to watch the playback: "Director, wasn't my storyline with Hu Jing a bit too chaotic?"
"I want you guys to make a scene."
Zhang Jun said, "Without your flamboyant and exaggerated manner, how can we highlight the quiet and introverted tacit understanding between Chen Xiu and Su Man?"
You are the background colors, they are the foreground.
Gao Yuanyuan hadn't removed her makeup yet, and her double ponytail hairstyle looked exceptionally fresh in the night.
She asked Chen Kun, "Was your hand really shaking when you handed him your business card just now?"
Chen Kun laughed: "Half of it was acting, half was real. With the camera pointed at you, and you wearing that dress looking at me like that... anyone would be nervous."
The play was a success.
The awkwardness of the darkened restaurant, the clumsy conversation under the moonlight, the unspoken understanding in a glance back—the feeling of "two kind-hearted oddballs recognizing each other in a chaotic world" is effectively captured.
Next, they will film a scene where Chen Xiu misses his second date with Su Man because he helps Lao Fan, played by Fan Wei, and has to use his time travel ability to go back and "pursue her again".
That would be another challenge.
However, this moment of first encounter has been preserved intact and beautifully, waiting to be shown to the audience.
Just like the movie says: "Some encounters are accidental, but recognizing each other is inevitable."
Huang Xiaoming didn't have many scenes; it was just a cameo. However, he stubbornly stayed an extra day to watch Chen Kun's outstanding performance.
Privately, he said to Chen Kun with obvious envy, "This role is really good. I wish I could play it."
Chen Kun laughed heartily: "What a pity, Director Zhang invited me!"
Before leaving the crew, Huang Xiaoming approached Zhang Jun and said, "Director Zhang, don't forget me if you get a good role next time. I can act just as well."
Zhang Jun asked in surprise, "You can't possibly be short of acting roles? Aren't you currently filming 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'?"
Huang Xiaoming scratched his head: "That's a TV series. Which actor doesn't want to act in movies?"
"That's true."
Zhang Jun nodded: "If there's a suitable role, I'll definitely contact you. You should know that I value the fit of a role very much."
"Of course I know, as long as Director Zhang still remembers me, that's enough!"
Huang Xiaoming's eager eyes suggested that he would do even the strangest orders given to him by Zhang Jun, but Zhang Jun had no interest in that.
Recently, things have been quite lively at Huayi Brothers. Wang Jinghua has finally made her official announcement, joining Orange Sky Entertainment, and a large number of Huayi Brothers stars have followed suit.
Although Chen Kun is still filming, he has also joined Orange Sky Entertainment along with Wang Jinghua, while Huang Xiaoming remains with Huayi Brothers.
The two classmates ended up working for two different companies.
Given Huayi Brothers' deep-seated resentment towards Wang Jinghua, the two classmates may find it difficult to get along if they meet again in the future.
However, things in the entertainment industry don't last forever, and who can say for sure what the future holds!
Shortly after Huang Xiaoming's cameo appearance ended, filming for "About Time" officially wrapped up in Shanghai.
Zhang Jun did not celebrate extravagantly; he simply had a meal with everyone and that was the end of it.
Before parting, Gao Yuanyuan approached Zhang Jun: "Um... Director Zhang, can I come see you again in the future?"
"What do you mean?"
"I just...I just wanted to chat with you and make you some tea."
Gao Yuanyuan hesitated as she spoke, her eyes flickering.
If Zhang Jun were a decrepit old director, she wouldn't have said those things; she would have run away in no time. But Zhang Jun isn't a decrepit old man; he's a young and handsome director.
For a fleeting moment, Gao Yuanyuan felt a little nervous, fearing that Zhang Jun would refuse.
However, Zhang Jun didn't have so many thoughts. It was a good thing that such a beautiful woman took the initiative to chat with him!
"Sure, you're welcome to come anytime..."
"Um, aren't you afraid Bingbing will get angry?" Gao Yuanyuan asked.
Zhang Jun shrugged: "I'm a free individual, and I haven't broken any laws, so why is she angry?"
This is typical scumbag talk, but Gao Yuanyuan still felt a little excited, which means that Zhang Jun is currently single.
The image of Fan Bingbing and Fan Bingbing together that she deliberately created was an illusion.
Gao Yuanyuan has been in the entertainment industry for quite some time now. Even if she was naive back then, she has gained experience now. She doesn't expect to make Zhang Jun fall at her feet.
Through the filming of "About Time," she clearly realized the talent and ability of Zhang Jun, a highly educated but untrained director.
If a director like this continues to grow at this level, his future achievements are limitless.
A great director can easily make someone famous, which is why so many stars are scrambling to get roles in Zhang Yimou's films.
Gao Yuanyuan certainly can't compete with those big-name actors on Zhang Yimou's side, but if she secures a spot with Zhang Jun beforehand, things will be much easier.
Upon hearing Zhang Jun's words, Gao Yuanyuan happily said, "Then it's settled. When I invite you, you can't turn me away."
"I don't think many men would refuse a woman as beautiful as you!" Zhang Jun said with certainty.
With all filming completed, Zhang Jun returned to Beijing and plunged into the post-production studio to begin post-production work on "About Time".
First, let's return to that important question: who will compose the music?
Zhang Jun still has a deep impression of the original piano pieces and can make copies of them, humming the tunes himself and having the composer arrange them.
However, there are a few important songs in the film, and Zhang Jun doesn't plan to use them all; he wants at least a few Chinese songs.
Since the storyline has been localized, the music naturally needs to be localized as well.