[Arthur laughed hard, so hard that tears overflowed from his eyes.

At this time, Arthur was in a small, dilapidated social worker's office. He was sitting at the desk of a black female social worker. The social worker was looking at Arthur solemnly.

Arthur slowly calmed down and stopped laughing.

Arthur: "Is it just me, or is the whole world getting crazier?"

Social worker: "It's quite crazy. Everyone is very depressed, poor, and can't find a job. It's not easy these days. What about you? Have you continued to keep a diary?"

Arthur took a puff of cigarette: "Yes, ma'am."

Social worker: "Very good. Have you brought it?"

Arthur smiled but said nothing.

...]

While the movie "Joker" is "debugging" equipment in major theaters, the film's director, Sun Hao, is sitting in the screening hall of the film authorities, quietly admiring his masterpiece.

Not bad!

The leader of the film department did not let Sun Hao watch it alone, otherwise he would vomit after watching this movie, which was edited by Sun Hao himself.

There were not many people watching in the screening room, and certainly not too few. In addition to Sun Hao's old partners Han Shanye and Yu Dong, there were also nine other "film review" experts invited by the film authorities.

The expert group was led by Chen Kaige. This well-known film director walked into the screening room, just smiled and ordered the staff to start the screening.

It didn’t talk about any major policies, it didn’t talk about the main theme, it didn’t even talk about things to pay attention to before watching the movie.

…

Sun Hao was a little bored watching the movie "Joker", so he wanted to chat with Han Shanye who was sitting next to him.

But before his elbow could be turned out, Han Shanye's head came over.

"Haozi..."

"Um?"

"My assistant just sent me a text message, saying that the attendance rate of the movie "Joker" has exploded. During the "debugging" period of the equipment, the attendance rate was basically above 125%, which means that the aisles of the screening hall were full.

people."

"hehe…"

Sun Hao, who was sitting in the last row of the screening hall with Han Shanye and Yu Dong, smiled softly.

"Movie audiences today are still discerning and know that the quality of the movie "Joker" is excellent!"

"Well, Haozi, do you think these experts have any insight?" Yu Dong pointed in front of him and asked in a low voice.

"Who knows?"

Sun Hao sighed.

If the expectations are correct, "Joker" should be completely banned from screening by the higher authorities on the grounds that the core idea of ​​the film is relatively negative and negative.

The reason why the above has to perform such a ritual ~ "film review" before the movie is released is actually to give yourself an explanation. Did you see it? Director Sun Hao, it's not because we don't help you, but because of the film's

The content is too sensitive?!

"Haozi..."

"Um?"

"Is there any way you can get the judges in front of us to let us go?" When talking about this topic, Yu Dong lowered his voice.

"No!"

"How could you not? Haozi, I know you have a lot of ideas."

"Even if I have a lot of ideas, I don't dare to use them because I'm afraid it will ruin other people's jobs, except of course Chen Kaige."

"Haha..." Han Shanye laughed after hearing Sun Hao's explanation.

"Haozi, it's better for you to be clear-minded, because it has been determined that the movie "Joker" is not suitable for domestic screening, and these experts are just here to go through the motions."

While talking about this, Han Shanye suddenly paused: "Haozi, when will you go to Thailand?"

"January 3rd."

"How many days did it take to shoot "Manslaughter"?"

"The filming time for the movies 'Manslaughter' and 'A League of Thieves' was three and a half to four months."

"That means you won't be able to return to the mainland in the short term?" Yu Dong asked.

"Yes, after filming "Manslaughter" is completed in Thailand, the crew will immediately move to Hong Kong Island."

…

It’s also very harmonious!

In the screening hall that can accommodate 100 moviegoers, the few people in front are watching the movie seriously, and from time to time they take out paper and pens to simply record their mood while watching the movie.

In the back row of the screening room, Han Shanye, Sun Hao, and Yu Dong were chatting about their own affairs, ranging from next year's filming plans to the mysterious incident at the Beiding Temple that happened just a few months ago... No one was familiar with either of them. Who are you delaying?!

But the harmonious time was still too short. After the movie was shown for 127 minutes, the lights in the screening room turned on, and a nine-member expert group composed of Chen Kaige and others immediately gave the movie a very warm applause.

"Pa bang bang..."

"Thank you, thank you!"

Facing everyone's collective applause, Sun Hao, who had already walked quickly to the front of the screen, bowed slightly to everyone.

"On behalf of the film producers led by China Film Group, Bona Pictures, and a large film and television company, I would like to thank all the experts for taking the time from their busy schedules to come and participate in the review, and for giving our film a high degree of recognition and permission." "Joker" can be released normally..."

"Wait, wait, Sun Hao." At this time, Chen Kaige, who had been sitting on the chair just now, jumped up from the chair without even waiting for Sun Hao to finish speaking.

"Director Sun, who said that we highly approve of your movie and allow it to be released normally?"

"Director Chen, didn't you just applaud and pass it?" Sun Hao's eyes were full of doubts.

"I saw on TV news that the resolutions reached at certain important meetings were basically passed by applause!"

puff…

Looking at Sun Hao with an innocent and confused face, Yu Dong almost burst out laughing.

Sun Hao is so annoying. Just such a light word directly dug two holes for Chen Kaige.

If Lao Chen admits that "Joker" can be released normally by applause, those people who sent you here will never let you go; but if Lao Chen argues that "Joker" is not serious, believe it or not, after the media reports, the relevant departments I will immediately have a heart-to-heart talk with Lao Chen. What’s wrong, Lao Chen, could it be that you have been distracted recently and dare to say anything?

What Yu Dong could figure out, Chen Kaige could naturally figure out. He scratched his head with his right hand and opened his mouth to avoid this pit.

"Director Sun, Mr. Han, and Mr. Yu, we are pressed for time today and have heavy tasks!

As the leader of the film review expert group, I will not waste any more nonsense and just share some of my opinions here:

1. The movie contains "intense bloody violence, disturbing language and behavior, and some brief apricot scenes." Even in the North American market, the most open and tolerant market in the world, "Joker" has been banned by the American Film Institute (mpaa) classified as R-rated.

2. The theme of "Joker" is too dark. From the first shot of the movie, the dark tone of the movie is established. The clown is not born a monster. He was once a person like us, a lonely, helpless, and desperate person. Kind people.

As the movie progresses, the audience sees the protagonist clown’s crazy evil thoughts after being freed from the constraints of desire and rules.

3. "Joker" contains elements that promote violence. According to my estimation, if this movie can be released in our country, it will make some people go crazy.
Chapter completed!