At the end of September, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television announced the list of the best films recommended by the Academy Awards in the mainland next year, which is "Hero" produced by Haomeng Company.

Last month, the Xiangjiang Filmmakers Association selected "Infernal Affairs" to represent Xiangjiang to compete for the Oscar.

The Best Foreign Language Film Award is an award with fierce competition for the Academy Awards. Other awards are basically competition among American films. The Best Foreign Language Film is a competition for excellent films around the world.

Each country selects representative films of its own country.

These videos come from all over the world, with great differences in cultural background and themes. They are influenced by both political factors and must also be in line with the tastes of Oscar judges.

The most important thing is that it takes a lot of effort to win awards.

Regarding "Infernal Affairs", most Hong Kong media have an attitude of participation. Gang films are not uncommon in Hollywood, and it is difficult to give judges a bright feeling.

"Infernal Affairs" may have advantages, but it is unlikely to be a Chinese-language film.

Because most of the Oscar judges are Americans, they do not attach importance to Chinese films, and the subject matter is not pleasing.

For Chinese-language movies, they prefer to see movies with exotic or political factors, something new, such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

"Infernal Affairs" has not been officially released in theaters in the United States, and has only flowed into the United States in the form of videotapes.

Some American directors saw this film and had the intention to remake it, and Hollywood film companies planned to purchase the copyright of "Infernal Affairs".

For major Hollywood film companies, the price of remake copyright is only millions of dollars.

The project may not be started immediately after purchase. Movies will start to be made, and may be spent for a few years in search of the right director and actor, as well as the right time.

They acquire the copyright of a large number of remakes of films every year.

In Asia, Japan and South Korea, box office hits and influential movies are also their focus to enrich their creative reserves.

Creativity is important to any film company.

There are many screenwriters in Hollywood and there are endless genre films. There are some amazing films every year, but for film companies, the more creativity, the better.

So, they turned their attention to the whole world.

Film companies in other countries are learning Hollywood, and Hollywood is also absorbing nutrients from films from countries around the world and strengthening themselves. They are not self-confidence.

For example, the violent aesthetic pioneered by Xiangjiang director Wu Yusen is reflected in Western action films.

After "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", some Hollywood action movies incorporate Eastern martial arts actions.

This is an era of mutual integration. Only by continuous learning and innovation can we obtain development opportunities.

Mainland media are quite excited about "Hero" competing for the Oscar for the Best Foreign Language Film, and are wondering whether it can create new glory like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

With Infernal Affairs and Heroes participating in the Oscars, Good Dream Company has become the focus of entertainment media.

"We are very happy to have this opportunity and hope to create new glory. However, this is decided by the Oscar judges. There are many uncertain factors. In short, participation is an honor." Yu Dong said conservatively at the press conference.

Yu Dong has participated in the Oscar public relations event of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and knows that the water of Oscars is too deep.

It is very difficult to win a Chinese-language film. Li Yan, the Oscar of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" played a great role in it. He has worked hard in the United States for many years and has been recognized by American audiences and filmmakers.

Moreover, Li An spent a year of promotion for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and canvassed for film festivals one by one.

None of these "Heroes" were done, and they were not even scheduled for release in the United States, and the publicity efforts were insufficient.

Columbia Film Company conducted a small-scale trial of "Hero" in Hollywood, and invited some filmmakers and media to attend, and the feedback received mixed reviews.

Some filmmakers think they don’t understand it very much. Although there are many wonderful fights and magnificent scenery in the film, the plot is too thin and I don’t know what this story wants to express.

Some market experts pointed out that the market positioning of this movie is inaccurate.

Even if you don't read the subtitles, American audiences can have a rough understanding of what the story is. Its plot design has the shadow of Western drama and a complete English script, taking into account the habits of American audiences.

"Hero" is unclear on this point and does not consider American audiences' ability to understand Chinese culture.

Of course, some American filmmakers praised "Hero" as an epic, with exquisite pictures, soundtracks and thrilling fights, which are enough to show that this is an excellent movie.

Some film critics also proposed that "Hero" is a very special movie because it is not a fixed pattern.

In general martial arts films, good people will encounter trouble in movies. Their wives or mothers die. Then they will go to the deep mountains and forests to practice martial arts, and then come back to kill the bad guys: revenge.

But there is no real bad guy in this movie, and different people have different opinions.

Violence is the way to solve problems, but violence is not the only way to solve problems. Therefore, what Heroes lets the audience watch is how to solve problems.

The film company was not sure, they wanted to put "Hero" on the set and wait for the Oscar to be released in the United States.

If "Hero" wins the award at the Oscars, the effect of the release will be better. If you don't win the award, choose a off-season to release it, and at least you won't encounter strong competitors.

Good Dreams don’t have much say in overseas issuance. It’s the American market, and Americans know it better.

Lin Zixuan has no expectations for winning the Oscars in "Heroes", unless a miracle happens, but the necessary cooperation and publicity work cannot be ignored, but it just won't invest too much.

Although Feng Xiaogang wanted to be a success at the Oscars and establish his position as an international director, he also knew that Americans did not know who he was, and he did not have that much influence.

The influence of directors and actors is insufficient, the public relations are not in place, and there is no resource support, so it is difficult to win awards.

He felt that he would be content to be able to be shortlisted and go to the Oscars ceremony.

Feng Xiaogang, who is preparing for "Mobile Phone", was also surrounded by reporters.

"Are you confident in winning the award?" a reporter asked.

"I am shooting a commercial film. Winning an award is a icing on the cake for a commercial film director. Commercial films can be proved by box office. Whether a commercial film director wins an award is a happy thing. To be honest, it is a joy to play. It doesn't put the treasure there, success or failure is not there, unlike art films that put success or failure on the award. Of course, I hope to win the award, that is a kind of affirmation, but it doesn't matter if I can't get it." Feng Xiaogang said.
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