Chapter 880 889, Get a Big Boss!

"Director Imamura, I have heard about his fame for a long time, and it is because of this."

Naoki Nagayama stood up and bowed to the old man who came with Masahiro Shinoda.

"Nowhere, Director Yongshan is so famous. He has won so many honors."

Shohei Imamura, who wears glasses and looks very gentle, smiled and responded. Looking at his face, no one could tell that the films shot by this director actually explore the underside of neon lights and the filthy and messy lower body of the human body, and are full of fetishistic voyeurism. Neon man of desire.

"That's because senior Zhuyu is in front of me."

Today Masaki Kobayashi and Masahiro Shinoda helped invite the winner of the previous Palme d'Or to Samadhiju, Shohei Imamura.

Together with Nagisa Oshima, Masako Shinoda and Seijun Suzuki, he is known as the "Four New Wave Directors" in the neon film industry and led the new wave movement of neon films.

At the same time, I also worked with Kobayashi Masaki, so I was invited here~

Twenty years ago, these people were the banners of most emerging filmmakers!

Nowadays, the emerging filmmakers of those years have become mainstream, and Imamura Shohei is the most famous director among the leaders.

Two Palme d'Ors have been awarded to Neon directors in succession. The succession of the old and the new has greatly enhanced Neon's sense of national honor~

If these two award winners call for holding the Tokyo International Film Festival at the same time, it will definitely arouse everyone's attention!

"Imamura-san, please try this year's new Gyokuro tea. It's very fresh and the aroma is better than before."

“That’s not to be missed”

Kobayashi Masaki also said: "Yes, Naoki-san's tea is top quality!"

After a few words of greeting, Nagayama Naoki invited Imamura Shohei and Shinoda Masahiro to sit down and taste tea in the private room of Samadhiju.

It’s as if today is just the day to make friends.

"It's so atmospheric to open a cafe Nagayama-san in a commercial street like Ginza~" Shohei Imamura admired after looking at the antique furnishings in the room, "It really feels like a place of tranquility amidst the chaos!"

"It's just that young people are so angry for a while~" Nagayama Naoki said with a smile, "I just got a little success and then forgot about it."

"If you're not angry, can you still call yourself a young person?!"

Imamura Shohei actually admires Nagayama Naoki very much. He is young and talented, and has great drive in everything he does. In fact, he is very similar to him when he was young.

When he was young, he worked as Ozu Yasujiro's assistant director, and he was not angry with Ozu Yasujiro's rigid shooting. He was also very angry with those great directors who followed the rules and made films with the main theme.

Only then did he find a new way and start shooting films with a personal style and against the mainstream. By the way, a new wave of film movement was launched~

Masahiro Shinoda said from the side:

"Yes, this guy Naoki-san didn't prepare anything yet, and he boasted in front of everyone that he would hold the Tokyo International Film Festival."

"Haha~" Imamura Shohei laughed, "It's not like we haven't prepared anything. Weren't Masahiro-san and Masaki-san already pulled on board? Now they're pulling me on board again."

Masaki Kobayashi did not deny it, relying on his deeper qualifications, he said directly:

"Now that Imamura knows everything, what do you think?"

In fact, Imamura Shohei came today as an invitation, and he has already considered the Tokyo International Film Festival.

He admires Naoki Nagayama's talent and drive, and is also very interested in the Tokyo International Film Festival. However, if he wants to get him on board, he still needs to get to know Naoki Nagayama well!

"Well, this Gyokuro tea is indeed very good." Avoiding Kobayashi Masaki's question, Imamura Shohei took a sip of tea, and then sighed slightly, "It is indeed a favorite of the upper class."

Then the conversation changed:

"Naoki-san, I heard that you wrote a novel called "Paradise Lost"?"

"Uh-huh?"

It feels like I haven’t paid attention to this novel for a long time. I have always used the pen name of Sato before. Even if it was revealed in the media that he was the author, there was no positive response. When it was suddenly said from someone else’s mouth, Naoki Nagayama felt a little strange.

"Ah that"

The most loyal person is still not denying it,

"Hi, it's really me."

"Hahaha~ It's really amazing!"

Imamura Shohei, who has always been paying attention to "the lower body of a person", laughed and felt that he had met the same kind of people.

"I didn't expect that Naoki-san could experience it so deeply at such a young age. Especially when he died of love at the climax, it was simply amazing."

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Naoki Nagayama didn’t know what to say for a moment~ Especially with two old friends here, he always felt like he was dead~

"Hahahaha~" "That's right!" "The description is indeed very realistic."

The atmosphere in the box suddenly became much more lively. Several people chatted around the novel and pushed the author aside to flog him.

After the sexual conversation was over, Imamura Shohei seemed to recall the previous question and asked in a calm tone:

"Speaking of it, Naoki-san, are you planning the Tokyo International Film Festival to improve your reputation and status?"

"Well" Nagayama Naoki did not answer immediately, but thought for a while, "Maybe."

Kobayashi Masaki said with a smile:

"This is not a problem. It is natural for men to want their careers to prosper!"

"People without ambition can't accomplish anything!" Masahiro Shinoda also helped to persuade, "Shanghei-san, this is only good for the Tokyo International Film Festival."

"I didn't say it was wrong!" Imamura Shohei said with a smile, "You two guys, don't be so nervous~ I just want to know Naoki-san's true thoughts~"

Naoki Nagayama continued:

"Actually, I didn't have this idea at the beginning. It wasn't until I went to the Cannes Film Festival. Imamura-san, you've been there too, so you should understand the shock."

"Filmmakers and movie lovers from all over the world come to Cannes. Countless stars direct various films. What's more important is that in one week alone, I saw more than a billion film deals."

"If such an international film festival can be held in Tokyo, it will undoubtedly be a huge boost to the film industry! It is also an opportunity."

Imamura Shohei nodded and recalled the experience in his mind that week, which really shocked him.

"So...you just want to hold a film festival by yourself? What if it doesn't work? What if no one comes to participate? What if you don't get the results you want?"

A series of questions came out of Imamura Shohei's mouth,

"When the time comes, Naoki-san, everyone will see your joke!"

"." Naoki Nagayama was silent for a moment, then showed a bright smile, "Hahaha, so what."

"I tried, so what if I failed?!"

"Anyway, I'm so young and have plenty of opportunities in the future!"

When the other three elderly people in the room heard this, they all felt as if they were being ridiculed. They were all in their sixties!

Turning their eyes to Nagayama Naoki, they realized again that the guy opposite was only in his early twenties. Unlike old people like themselves who cherished the few feathers that were mostly buried in the ground, he still had unlimited possibilities for the future!

When I think about it, I feel a little jealous!

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Looking at the elderly people with unkind eyes across from him, Nagayama Naoki also felt that he had said the wrong thing and quickly made amends.

"What's more, with the support of so many experienced seniors, the film festival will definitely be a success!"

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Finally, Imamura Shohei sighed,

"Well, since you said so, we seniors can't let you stand in front alone."

Just saying that means agreeing! Nagayama Naoki was very happy:

"Haha, that's great!"

"Let's talk about how we can help you stand up~"

Now that he had agreed, Imamura Shohei didn't shy away from anything and directly talked about what happened next~

"Imamura-san, what do you think of the position of chairman of the jury?"

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Fuji TV building.

Nagayama Naoki came to Fuji TV in the evening and was in a good mood~

I secured a big boss in the afternoon, and two days later I was really secure at the Tokyo International Film Festival preparatory meeting.

Imamura Shohei not only represents himself, but also represents all directors who have participated in the New Wave Movement of Cinema, as well as filmmakers who recognize this movement! And it also has a huge reputation among the people~

So now Naoki Nagayama came to Fuji TV in a good mood, preparing to pick up his girlfriend for a big dinner in the evening.

But since I came to the TV station, I naturally wanted to meet people I knew. Naoki Nagayama came to the office of the production team by familiar routes.

"Naoki-san?"

Nishi Rumi first saw Naoki Nagayama, and then she shouted out in surprise. Sugiura Oyasu and Akimoto Yasusu also looked over.

"Naoki-san, why are you here today?" Sugiura Otae quickly stood up to greet him, "Sit down quickly~"

"I'm here to pick up Akina." Nagayama Naoki and several familiar employees nodded, then sat down, "What were you talking about just now?"

"We are talking about my romance with a variety show." Yasushi Akimoto interrupted, ""The Love Master" has started to air."

"Eh? When?"

Nagayama Naoki said in surprise,

"I didn't seem to notice."

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Yasushi Akimoto's mood suddenly became depressed. Naoki Nagayama's reaction showed that this program did not arouse heated discussion among the audience.

Otasu Sugiura said quickly: "Just last Thursday, the ratings were pretty good, reaching 25%!"

"It turns out it was last Thursday. I said why didn't I pay attention!" Nagayama Naoki patted his forehead, "That must be because of Matsuda Seiko-san's wedding! At that time, everyone was discussing this wedding."

"Yes, yes~" Nishi Rumi also nodded. Matsuda Seiko's 200 million wedding is definitely the dream of every ordinary unmarried young woman. "It's so gorgeous! By the way, Naoki-san, you went to the scene, right?" !”

"Hi, Akina and I went to the scene together!"

"It's so enviable!"

Everyone in the room can be regarded as the backbone of the entertainment industry, but the venue is so big, they cannot be included in the list of 500 celebrities.

After talking to Nishi Rumi for a few words, Nagayama Naoki returned to the previous topic:

"I just saw you looking a little worried. The ratings are not bad~"

"I'm just a little worried that I won't jump off a cliff in the second episode!"

Yasushi Akimoto is a little worried. You must know that when the first romance drama was Naoki Nagayama and Akina Nakamori's "Journey of Love", the entire program team was very confident because every episode was attractive.

Skiing in Hokkaido, walking in the forest, the sea of ​​flowers in the holiday home, and the maple leaves in the Red Fish Garden are all still vivid in my mind.

However, in the current version of "Love Talents", the scheming and conflicts among love experts in the vacation villa, although very interesting and sweet, are not as bright as before.

"Definitely not!" Nagayama Naoki patted Akimoto Yasushi on the shoulder, "I have great confidence in Akimoto-san!"

I don’t know why, but Qiu Yuanyasu’s heart is full of emotion at this moment! Although Naoki Nagayama has always been regarded as his opponent, he has been recognized by his opponent. Isn't this the best recognition? !

This is the bond between real men, right? !

"Arigado, Naoki-san!"

However, I was moved. Sugiura Otaishi was still responsible for the ratings of the show. While Nagayama Naoki was also here, he also asked him to help with his ideas.

"Since you are a love expert," Naoki Nagayama touched his chin, "Why don't you edit some controversial scenes and try them as a preview for the next episode? For example, two conversations that were clearly at different times were edited to look like a quarrel broke out?"

"Or other scenes, such as two people already in love, cutting a scene of a third person looking at it? It leaves suspense."

"Your TV station should be more familiar with these than me~"

This little trick will be the favorite of those who create short videos in the future! Strong conflict and high turnover attract others' attention in the shortest time!

Sugiura Oitai and Akimoto Yasushi looked at each other and nodded.

In fact, they were also doing editing, but they didn't break through the bottom line. After all, this era was still very simple. If you edit randomly, wouldn't it be a lie~

But it seems like there’s no harm in giving it a try?

In other respects, Naoki Nagayama doesn't have any good ideas. After all, the program has already been produced.

After chatting for a while, looking at the time, Naoki Nagayama was ready to go to the studio to pick up Akina Nakamori.

But at this time, Sugiura Oita suddenly thought of something:

"By the way, Naoki-san. That game you said 'of course' before, can we make it into a variety show?"

"Oh? Are you going to do a comedy show?"

"I just want to try out the effect of using it as an interactive game in other programs first." Sugiura Otayoshi didn't hide anything and directly expressed his thoughts.

"Haha, of course~"

Nagayama Naoki told them about this game before and had no intention of making it into a show himself. Now he doesn't seem to be that interested in planning a variety show.

"However, it's best to find guests who can play a little bit. For example, Tamori-san, Akashi's saury, etc. Takeshi Kitano can also try it. His kind of cold jokes are also very interesting!"

"This game needs a constant comedian to keep it interesting!"

Sugiura Tai Tai looked grateful:

"Hey, I'll keep an eye out!"

"Yeah, it's almost time~" Nagayama Naoki said to everyone, "Then I'll go pick up Akina!"

"Bye~"