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Zhang Ziyi, the international actress who once dominated the film industry, is now caught in a scene dispute because of a "Sauce Garden Lane". Think about it, an actress who once amazed the world in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" now wants to "ask for an explanation" for her role, what a reversal is this?
But on second thought, this may be a microcosm of the development of China's film industry. From the big heroine to the group drama, from the international actress to the competition for the role, Zhang Ziyi's experience can't help but make people sigh: In this rapidly changing entertainment industry, even top stars cannot escape the fate of being "cut".
So, what kind of story is hidden behind this turmoil? Let's uncover this Pandora's box in the entertainment industry.
Zhang Ziyi's heart: The pain of the scene
Zhang Ziyi, this name can be described as thunderous in the Chinese film industry. From "My Father and Mother" to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and then to "2046", she has used one classic work after another to forge her own acting kingdom. However, it is such an international actress who has recently fallen into an embarrassing situation because of a "Sauce Garden Lane".
In an interview, Zhang Ziyi bluntly said: "I don't know why the director cut out the wonderful scenes? As soon as this sentence came out, it immediately caused an uproar in the entertainment industry. As a veteran actor, Zhang Ziyi is obviously confident in her performance. She thinks that those scenes that were cut are "wonderful", which is undoubtedly a question of the director's decision-making.
"When I acted, I thought she was enough."
This sentence seems to express Zhang Ziyi's heart. As an actor, she put all her effort into shaping the role, but in the end she saw her efforts "cut", and this sense of loss may only be truly experienced by those who are in it.
However, this is not the first time Zhang Ziyi has expressed her stance on the issue of scenes. As early as the Cannes Film Festival, she had expressed her views on similar issues. This time it was brought up again, and it was clear that the long-pent-up grievances had finally exploded.
According to statistics, Zhang Ziyi's appearance time in "Sauce Garden Lane" only accounts for 15% of the total length of the film, which is undoubtedly a huge gap for a former protagonist. From "big heroine" to "group drama", Zhang Ziyi's role change is not only a reduction in the role, but also a decrease in status.
This change is undoubtedly a blow to an extremely ambitious actor. Zhang Ziyi's outspokenness also reflects, to some extent, her anxiety and uneasiness about her career. In this era of endless young actors, even top stars need to constantly prove their worth.
Netizens are hotly discussed: the battle of different opinions
As soon as Zhang Ziyi's remarks came out, they immediately caused an uproar on the Internet. Netizens expressed their opinions one after another, some supported, some questioned, and some took the opportunity to ridicule. This battle for roles has become a national topic.
"The big heroine becomes a group portrait, and the scumbag has more scenes than the heroine, is this making a movie or is it funny?"
This comment broke the ground and sparked a resonance among countless netizens. Some people believe that this reflects a strange phenomenon in the current creation of film and television dramas: in order to cater to the market, the producers do not hesitate to sacrifice the logic of the plot and forcibly increase the roles of certain characters.
Some netizens ridiculed:
"Minghan, which one is this, the big flowers and small flowers can't see clearly."
This sentence is not only a complaint about the plot, but also a satire on the current chaos in the film and television industry. In this era where traffic is king, it seems that the status of an actor is no longer determined by his acting skills, but by the number of fans and commercial value.
Of course, there are also voices of reason. Some netizens pointed out:
"It's hard to fool the audience when they are demanding now, and the pressure on directors and producers is also very high."
This view tries to understand the problem from multiple perspectives, arguing that the allocation of scenes is not only the director's personal preference, but also a comprehensive consideration of market factors and audience tastes.
According to incomplete statistics, on major social platforms, there are more than 100,000 discussion posts about Zhang Ziyi's role, and the number of reads has exceeded 500 million. This number speaks volumes about the heat and influence of this topic.
Interestingly, this discussion has also sparked curiosity about the filmmaking process. Many netizens began to discuss the boundaries of power in the director's editing and what role the actor should play in this process. Some people believe that actors should respect the creative freedom of directors; Some people also feel that since they are the leading actors, they should have more say.
This online discussion is not only a judgment of a movie, but also a reflection on the ecology of the entire film industry. In a way, it reflects the audience's desire for quality content and the expectation of transparency in film and television creation.
The unspoken rules of the film industry: the helplessness of being cut
In this turmoil, we can't help but ask: Is it an exception or a norm for a big-name actor like Zhang Ziyi to be cut? In fact, this situation is not uncommon in the film industry.
Being cut is an "occupational risk" that every actor may face. Even an international actress like Zhang Ziyi cannot escape this catastrophe. Behind this, it reflects the complex ecology of the entire film industry.
First of all, we need to understand that film is a comprehensive art. As the helmsman of the whole film, the director has the right to adjust certain scenes according to the overall effect. Sometimes, a great performance can be cut out for the need for rhythm, atmosphere, or theme. This doesn't mean that the actors are not performing well, but that the trade-offs are made for the overall artistic effect of the film.
Secondly, the business factor cannot be ignored. According to industry insiders, the final version of a big-budget movie often has to go through as many as 20-30 small-scale test screenings and revisions. In this process, investors and distributors may make suggestions based on audience feedback, and these suggestions may directly affect the roles of certain characters.
Moreover, the tastes and expectations of the audience are constantly changing. In recent years, "group dramas" have become more and more popular, which has also led to a trend of fewer single-protagonist scenes. Zhang Ziyi has changed from a "big heroine" to a member of the group drama, which to some extent also reflects the change in market demand.
"The audience is demanding now, and it's not easy to fool."
This netizen's comment tells the truth. With the improvement of the audience's aesthetic level, they are no longer satisfied with the individual performance of a single star, but pay more attention to the overall storytelling and artistry. This also poses new challenges for filmmakers.
However, we can't ignore the feelings of the actors either. For actors who have put a lot of effort into it, it is inevitable to feel lost and unwilling to see their scenes being greatly cut. Especially powerful actors like Zhang Ziyi, they have extremely high requirements and expectations for their performances.
In this case, how to balance the director's artistic pursuit, the commercial needs of the market and the actor's personal appeal has become a thorny problem. Perhaps, we need to establish a more transparent and respectful filmmaking mechanism, so that everyone involved can fully express their ideas and finally reach a consensus.
Conclusion: The thinking behind the turmoil
Zhang Ziyi's "Scene Turmoil", on the surface, is a personal encounter, but in fact it reflects many problems in the entire film industry. From the professional dilemma of actors, to the artistic pursuit of directors, to the commercial needs of the market, every link affects the whole body.
The lesson of this incident is that in this fast-changing entertainment industry, no one can always stand at the top. Even an international actress like Zhang Ziyi needs to constantly adjust herself to adapt to the new market environment and audience needs. At the same time, it also reminds the industry as a whole of the need to establish a more fair and transparent creative mechanism, so that every participant can be respected and rewarded as they deserve.
Cinema is a collective art that requires the full cooperation of all participants. Only on the basis of respecting the fruits of each person's labor can we create truly excellent works.
Finally, let's throw this question to everyone: in your opinion, is it an inevitable "professional risk" for actors to be cut, or should they have more say? Feel free to share your views in the comments section.