Although the filming of "Harmony" had its twists and turns, overall it was very smooth.

After all, it's not a difficult movie to make.

The outside world is still looking forward to this movie. After all, this movie is the mother-son version of "The Gift of Room No. 7", the first movie that made Li Yi famous.

In fact, from a business perspective, "Harmony" is definitely more anticipated than "The Gift of Room No. 7". After all, when "The Gift of Room No. 7" was released, Li Yi was just

A penniless thrower on the street.

Although the speed at which "Harmony" was completed cannot be compared to the speed of Hong Kong films, well, it just cannot be compared.

But it’s still quite fast. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fast for making movies, not that kind of speed.

It can be said that there is almost no need for on-demand screenings of movies like this.

After all, "The Gift from Room No. 7" is the foundation.

The premiere was not held on Hong Kong Island, but at a theater directly owned by Oceanwide Cinemas when "The Gift of Room 7" was released.

The premiere was naturally star-studded. For the media reporters, they naturally felt that they lacked the hand to press the shutter. But for Li Yi's earliest die-hard movie fans, it was a perfect sentiment.

For example, Lu Xinguang and Chu Xixi, and Ou Mingming, etc.

In particular, Lu Xinguang and Chu Xixi have been married for many years. They both looked at the commemorative poster of the domestic horror film version of "The Gift from Room No. 7" specially placed at the door.

They looked at each other and smiled in tacit understanding.

"I was deceived by this poster back then!"

"Yes, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye!"

"The movies directed by dogs back then were so shameless that even dogs didn't like to watch them. Who could have imagined that today? Li Yi's production must be a masterpiece! Director Li Yi's work has also become the brightest business card of Chinese films.

.”

""The Gift of Room No. 7" is his starting point, and it is also the starting point for movies directed by those of us who are real die-hard movie fans, Fengo!"

"I remember when I first watched "The Gift of Room No. 7", the beginning was about the priest, which really made me think it was a horror movie, but I ended up crying after watching it."

"Crying together!"

"..."

Many die-hard old movie fans who were invited couldn't help but sigh when they passed the commemorative poster roll-up at the door.

Of course, things like hyping up feelings are very common in the film and television industry, but things like Li Yi's this time are relatively rare.

The huge theater was packed with people.

This is not surprising. In fact, tickets for the premiere have been sold at sky-high prices online.

It's a pity that tickets for this premiere are not for sale to the public, and are all by invitation only.

For those movie fans who have received the invitation letter, how can they sell it?

Li Yi took to the main stage.

The host of today's premiere is Li Yi himself.

As soon as he stepped onto the stage, there was roaring applause.

"Many of you who are here today are my old friends. I may not be able to name many of you, but you have met me many times at my movie premieres or screenings.

of.

Thank you, thank you for your continued support.

I remember when I made my first movie, I won’t mention the title. Anyway, I screwed up that movie. At that time, I remember hanging out in bars every day, drunk and dreaming."

Li Yi couldn't help but feel emotional as he stood there.

Regarding Li Yi's past experience, it is no secret for a long time. It can be said that almost everyone knows it.

For this reason, many filmmakers, media people, and movie fans are also amazed.

"At that time, I wanted to film "The Gift of Room No. 7". No one believed that I could succeed in this desperate attempt, including my father. But in the end, my father still used his own wealth, and not only that, he also helped me contact

I asked Uncle You Ningsheng to read the script.

Filming of the movie has started, but no one still wants to believe that the guy who can beat a good hand of cards to pieces can turn around.

In fact, when the movie was finished and a viewing party was held, I will always remember that scene. Many theater representatives sent interns to go through the scene.

After watching the movie, even though many people thought the movie was good, no one was willing to release it.

Once a movie is made, if it cannot be distributed, it means it will continue to be sold on the street.

Oceanwide Pictures was the only company willing to distribute the film, even though Oceanwide Pictures was still a very small company at that time. In the past, they had only distributed some domestic horror films.

"The Gift of Room No. 7" found a distributor, but it still faced a big problem, which was publicity. At that time, we couldn't afford any publicity expenses, and Oceanwide Films didn't have the resources in this area.

In fact, "The Gift of Room No. 7" can only be released under the banner of a domestic horror film..."

Li Yi looked back on the past on the stage, and many people in the audience looked at him on the stage blankly.

"After so many years, the most fortunate thing for me is that there are still so many people who support me and like my movies. Someone once asked me, you are not short of money, fame, or awards now, you can definitely advance in advance

If you retire, why should you continue to make movies?

I couldn't answer this question before, but today, I believe I have found the answer. What am I trying to do?

Just because there are so many people who affectionately call me "Director Dog", there are still so many people who are looking forward to my new movies.

So, as long as you still like movies and like my movies, I will keep making them! Thank you, thank you all!"

"Bah bang bang!" The audience stood up and applauded.

Many old movie fans burst into tears.

Many of them are not star-chasers. Of course, even star-chasers would not pursue a director like Li Yi.

But they were still filled with emotions.

"No more nonsense, let's enjoy the movie together. As a director, I think the most fulfilling time is not when the movie wins awards, but in the cinema, looking at the audience, looking at me

movie, you may cry or laugh happily, so let’s start!”

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After Li Yi finished speaking, the lights on the scene dimmed.

The big screen lights up!

All eyes are on the big screen.

"Director Li Yi's work!"

Seeing these very familiar subtitles, the theater suddenly burst into applause again.

After the subtitles, there is first a sound montage, a burst of painful shouts, and then the picture appears.

The opening chapter is a scene of giving birth to a child.

Let the audience in the theater feel the pain of the heroine through the big screen.

Many film critics, celebrities, artists, and directors who came to support her all nodded. She is worthy of being a movie queen, and the scene of giving birth alone is amazing enough.

"It's coming out soon, try harder, do it again!"

"Come out, come out, come out!"

"You said that an hour ago!"

It was obviously extremely painful to give birth, but the audience in the theater couldn't help laughing.

However, he quickly stopped smiling. Although this conversation was quite funny, it also made people feel the pain of a mother giving birth.

She said it an hour ago, which meant that she had endured this pain for more than an hour.

When the baby cries and a new life is born, the exhausted mother finally smiles.

The next moment, the warmth ends.

When the camera turned, it was an overhead long shot, giving a close-up of the Lo Wu Correctional Institution on Hong Kong Island.

The camera switches to show the sewing machine working continuously.

"one year later!"

Subtitles indicate the time.

A prison is still a prison.

The difference is that many years have passed. The prison in "The Gift of Room 7" was Stanley Prison, but today's prison is Lo Wu Correctional Institution.

Although many people had heard about the Lo Wu Correctional Institution before, and heard that it was extremely exaggerated, the appearance of the building full of technology on the big screen still left many viewers inexplicably stunned.

Is this horse riding a real prison?

The camera changed again, showing an old lady with white hair, reading glasses, and prison uniform.

She skillfully used the sewing machine to sew a piece of clothing, then spread it out and looked at it, with a kind smile on her face.

If it weren't for the fact that she was wearing a prison uniform, indicating that she was a prisoner, everyone would think she was a kind old woman.

This makes people start to wonder, why is she here?
To be continued...