Chapter 15 "Run Lola Run" filming is completed! The final shot only captured the two people's shoulders and like in the original film, Chen An used dark red light to illuminate the two people, and finally appeared at the end. At first, the two were uncomfortable with the dazzle of the light. After getting used to it, I completed the shooting quickly. "Ok! Pass! Congratulations, we've finished!" All the staff present were happy. The two-month shoot was finally completed and everyone could go back early to prepare for the New Year. "Everyone, pack up first, the wrap-up party is tonight!" Chen An directed the staff to clean up the scene and prepare a big meal tonight. Since then, the filming of "Run Lola Run" has been completed. Chen An felt that his brain was much more relaxed, it must have shrunk. At the wrap-up party, Chen An also gave red envelopes to each staff member.
Not much, fifty dollars per person. The two leading actors received one thousand each. It shows hard work and also seeks good luck. The remaining funds are enough for Chen An to use for the later stages. The staff toasted Chen An in gratitude, and Chen An also drank a glass. "Brother, if you have any good scripts in the future, remember to look for me." Ning Jing also generously toasted with a glass of wine. The film set is the film set, and addressing it as such at the dinner party naturally seems more intimate. "Of course, I would like to invite such a good actress like Sister Jing." Chen An accepted everyone who came today, as he was happy anyway. Everyone was drinking and chatting, the atmosphere was very good, and everyone was naturally happy after work. When he was in a daze, Chen An found Chen Wei and asked him to help take him to the hotel. It took Chen Wei and Jiang Wu, two grown men, to send the drunken Chen An to the hotel. the next day. Chen An took some people and films with him and flew to Beijing in advance. However, this time he did not bring it back to school, but sent it to the Beijing Film Studio to help with post-production. We also hired people to go to the Shanghai Art Studio to produce the animations needed for the movie. After all, professional matters should be done by professionals. Chen An reported to the school first, and only joined the post-production after he had settled his school affairs.
The semester is almost over and the teachers in school are very busy. They have school matters to deal with and also have many meetings and lectures outside of school. So Chen An didn't find Teacher Mu, and even the classes were taught by other teachers. The next time we met, it was time for the final exam. "How's the filming going? I've been busy lately and haven't been able to come to see you." Teacher Mu came back and found Chen An who had just finished the exam to ask about the situation. "It's all finished, and I'm putting it in the Beijing Film Studio for post-production. I feel like it's pretty good." "Okay then, I won't ask any more questions. I'll personally take the test. If you fail, you'll be in big trouble!" Chen An had just finished his exam and was confident about his results. At least he had no pressure to pass. "That's definitely not the case. I know that for sure." "That's good. You cast two actors this time, including a sophomore from the Central Academy of Drama. The acting department teachers gave me some advice, saying that students from their own school have to go to the Central Academy of Drama next door to find actors for the film. Why are you trying to imitate those big directors?" "That's impossible. They were all recommended by Jiang Wen." Chen An certainly couldn't admit it and put the blame on Jiang Wen. "It's better to do this, so you don't have to change your story when you tell others." Teacher Mu said unhappily, his face clearly showing disbelief. But he doesn't care, as long as the director is my student. After chatting for a few words, Teacher Mu let Chen An leave. Chen An also rushed to the Beijing Film Studio without stopping to participate in post-production and also added the soundtrack. Chen An was particularly impressed by the rhythmic soundtrack of the original film and decided to include it. After a few days, the school was closed for vacation. The results came out, and although Chen An barely passed, he stayed in the editing room and couldn't be found anywhere else. During this period, we also discussed with the Beijing Film Academy which film festival to send it to. Originally, Chen An wanted to send it to the Berlin Film Festival, after all, that was the place that paid the most attention to Chinese films in his previous life, but the review time had passed. Chen An didn't have the face to ask them to let him off the hook. Chen An didn’t really want to send it to Venice. After all, in his previous life, this film had only been nominated for the Golden Lion Award. So Chen An wanted to send it to the Cannes Film Festival, which emphasizes the artistry of films and does not exclude commerciality. This is also the reason for their success and is known as the top of the three major film festivals. "Run Lola Run" is a combination of commerce and art, and it also proposes innovations in story structure, so Chen An thinks it is still worth doing. So Chen An did not rush to speed up the post-production of the film, but instead focused on improving the quality of the film. Chen An attached great importance to this film and thought over every step carefully. Not long after, post-production also stopped. The New Year was approaching, and the rest would have to wait until next year.
Chen An also took his protective cell phone and the new shoes he bought for his parents and boarded the train back to his hometown. Just like when he came here, Chen An didn't dare to sleep in the car. After finally getting off the train, I had to take an old bus to get to my hometown county. To get back to the village, you have to hitchhike on the way, or you have to walk back. But Chen An was still very happy, after all, he was going home. My father also told me that he had borrowed a tricycle from someone in the village and would pick me up when the time came. As soon as he got off the bus, with sleepy eyelids, Chen An saw his father Chen Ping sitting on the tricycle opposite, staring at the passing buses. Chen An simply waved and shouted, "Dad, here!" Chen Ping also looked up and saw his son whom he had not seen for more than a year, and immediately came over to hug Chen An. Seeing his son who had become darker and thinner, the country man couldn't help but feel red in the eyes: "Hide it, you've been suffering out there, Dad is showing off his ability, I'm going to make you suffer." Chen An also patted his father on the back with his car and consoled him: "Sorry, Dad, my son has made money and even made a movie. Look, he even bought a cell phone!" As he spoke, Chen An took out the cell phone hidden in his deep inner pocket and showed it to Chen Ping. "Okay, okay, Manaji has read a lot and has a good time!" "Come, Dad will take you back!" As he spoke, he pulled his son towards the borrowed tricycle and took the initiative to put the things in Chen An's hand behind the tricycle. He let Chen An sit on the back board of the tricycle where he had specially placed a cushion. Chen An also sat on it and leaned his back against the tricycle. The nerves that had been tense began to relax. I talked with my father about what happened over the past year, and of course I only said good things. As they were chatting, Chen An fell asleep unconsciously. Chen Ping looked at his son who was sleeping in the back and slowed down his riding so that his son could sleep more comfortably. When Chen An opened his eyes, he had already arrived at his hometown, which he had left for more than a year. When the mother saw her son coming back, she rushed out of the room excitedly, holding the precious old hen in her hand. It seemed that he was just about to take action when he was interrupted by Chen An. "I'm back, come in quickly, it's so hard to eat, I'm going to kill this chicken for you to eat today!" Seeing her son become much darker, Liu Hong burst into tears of pain. He held Chen An in his arms and was reluctant to let go. Chen An also hurried to comfort her. Chen Ping did not want to let the mother and son love each other go. After putting the things down, he went to return the tricycle. After comforting her, Chen An also took out the shoes he bought and the wine he got from the dog owner Jiang Wen from his luggage.
I have to say that Chen An and Jiang Wen get along really well with each other. He spoke frankly and took good care of Chen An, and Chen An kept it all in mind. This wine was given to him by Jiang Wen, who said it was a New Year's gift, which touched Chen An quite a lot. Jiang Wen, who was cleaning up the dishes in Beijing, suddenly sneezed. "Who's talking about me?" After returning home, Chen An gave the gifts to his parents and asked them to try on the shoes to see if they fit. As for the wine, his mother put it away and said they would drink it during the New Year. Chen An didn't say anything else. At noon, Chen An helped kill the chickens. Chen An originally wanted his mother to keep the egg for it to lay, but she insisted on killing it for herself. There was no other way. When Chen An was cutting him, he said, "I tried my best. If I can't save you, just go. I will take care of your wife and daughter." After killing it, Chen An realized, "No, this seems to be a hen. Never mind, I've already killed it. Next time I'll kill a rooster and let you go down to apologize." Ask for everything, ask for everything
(End of this chapter)