333 Subtle changes
Is Hugo worried? Of course he was worried. It's not that the other party is the famous Steven Spielberg or anything, but that this is a job, Steven is Hugo's top boss, and Hugo, an employee, roars at the boss and accuses, which is really not a wise move, especially when the boss is in a state where he may explode at any time.
Hugo knew very well how important the opportunity of "Schindler's List" was, perhaps more important than the successful audition of "Smell the 'Woman'", which was the key to Hugo's reversal of the disadvantage in the confrontation with Tracy, and this was not the only point, more importantly, Hugo thought that he had learned a lot through the role of 'Mon' and Gos, which was a very crucial turning point in his future career as an actor.
So, naturally, Hugo didn't want to be fired.
"I'm afraid, of course I'm afraid." Hugo stopped, looked back at Steven, and said frankly, "But many times things are out of our control, such as impulsiveness. Hugo pouted in annoyance, "Actually, I wasn't going to say that much at first, I just wanted to tell you that the whole crew needs you, but who knows......" The latter words don't need Hugo to say any more, just now the two of them have experienced a qiē, obviously they understand it very well.
Steven, amused by Hugo's honesty, shook his head, "I should fire you, you know, because even Adam wouldn't dare speak to me like that." ”
Hugo didn't want to know who "Adam" represented, and he vaguely remembered that the name of Universal's current CEO and vice chairman was Adam Ferguson. fogelsmn), but no matter who this Adam is, there are indeed only a handful of people in Hollywood who dare to bark at Steven like this, and Hugo is definitely not among them.
"Uh...... If I sue you like this, I am too deep in the play, so I lose my control, will this make the situation better. Hugo rolled his eyes awkwardly and said in a relaxed tone. In fact, he should be nervous at the moment, but maybe he has completely let go, so he is not nervous at all.
Steven was very surprised by Hugo's answer, raised his eyebrows and said in doubt, "What if I don't buy it?" You're going to leave? ”
Hugo thought seriously about Steven's answer, then shook his head firmly, "No, I think I'll convince my Jewish friends to try to intercede with you." Hugo shrugged his shoulders and chuckled at Steven's face full of surprise, "Who knows, maybe it's worth trying, maybe it's a success." ”
This time, Steven really 'revealed' a smile, and the whole person relaxed, although the stiffness and tightness of his muscles could still be seen from the way he stood, but the terrible low pressure when Hugo just walked into the room was slowly dissipating. Hugo knew that he succeeded, not to say that he succeeded in enlightening Steven, but successfully stayed in the crew.
Steven just said that he has the ability to completely ban Hugo. Hugo was unwavering in his belief that Steven was telling the truth, and that Steven clearly had this ability compared to Tracy, and for a moment, Hugo thought that his career as an actor was over, but now it seems that this is not the end.
"So, you've been doing really well lately, and you've shocked each of us." Steven changed the subject, although there was no smile on his face, his mind was calm, his entire eyebrows, the corners of his mouth and shoulders were completely relaxed, and he was even a little tired. "I also told Robin about your performance yesterday, and he wasn't surprised at all, because you just have such strength."
In the face of Steven's praise, Hugo did not respond directly, but looked at Steven with a suspicious face, this is the first time Steven praised Hugo after Hugo entered the crew, even if Hugo's performance was 'fine', Steven was unwilling to make eye contact with Hugo. So, after the quarrel just now, Steven suddenly began to praise Hugo, which surprised Hugo.
Steven looked at Hugo's expression, and the corners of his mouth that were hidden by his beard outlined an arc, "I mean really." I'm already starting to worry about what I'm going to do if Liam is completely suppressed by you when Iamam is playing against you. ”
Hugo couldn't help but be a little embarrassed, but he was able to get the director's sincere praise, which was also the most direct affirmation of Hugo's work, and it still made Hugo feel lighter, "I thought it was. I'm going to fire you before that kind of compliment, you know, so I'm waiting for one. But....... ”
Steven was so amused by Hugo's little humor that the corners of his mouth easily went up, which made him feel much happier, "I won't fire you, the role of 'Meng' is won by you, and you are also the most suitable." Steven had been hesitant to give up on Ralph Vannes' audition, and he still couldn't be completely reassured of Hugo's strength, but now, Hugo had clearly proved himself with his actual performance.
"Huh......" Hugo deliberately made a gesture of relief, and then nodded slightly, "Then I think I can say it now. Thanks, too. Although Hugo has maintained his usual humility, he is also gradually developing his self-confidence as an actor, and learning to accept praise from others is very important self-recognition.
Steven finally understood the reason why his old friend Robin wanted Hugo to talk to him, Hugo's sunny and optimistic temperament really made it easy for people to relax, which reminded Steven of the first time he met Hugo at the request of Green Hill, recently Hugo's 'gloomy', evil, and uninhibited aura is so strong that people almost forget the original Hugo, and today, such Hugo has reappeared.
Steven knew that it seemed that Hugo was also too deep in the play, and the suffering he endured was not inferior to his own, and Hugo's words just now echoed in Steven's mind again, "So, haven't you been having a good time lately?" ”
Hugo pouted, "I'm still learning, but I know that this is the part that an actor has to endure, just like letting an actor play an autistic person or a serial murderer, that kind of psychological pressure is something that an actor must master." How to grasp this scale and meet this qiē with a strong heart is also a compulsory course for actors. Otherwise, the FBI would never want to see any murderous, violent movies. ”
What Hugo didn't say was that the filming environment and process of "Schindler's List" were too special, the whole crew was filming at the scene of the Holocaust that year, and many of the crews used were Jews, as well as survivors, this kind of real reproduction atmosphere makes it easy for people to distinguish between reality and film. Therefore, Steven had a love breakdown, the survivors had a love breakdown, Hugo also had a love breakdown, including Ben Kingsley, Liam Lien and others.
Steven knew that Hugo was enlightening himself, but he also realized that he still cared too little about the actors, and although he still couldn't be kind to the German actors and the actors in Nazi uniforms, at least, he should know about them, which was his duty as a director. At the same time, this is also the consequence of his decision to shoot the film in such a realistic way.
Steven is keenly aware that the weight of the film is heavier and deeper than he imagined, and that his vulnerability and collapse as the helmsman are the most undesirable. Thinking about it this way, Hugo's outburst just now is logical.
"Hugo, I sued you no, I think this movie will definitely fail." The curvature of Steven's mouth calmed down, and he said in a heavy voice.
Hugo nodded, "This is the second time." "Steven said it when I was auditioning.
"So I didn't ask for more investment, because I didn't want the world to lose too badly, at least they were willing to invest in this work." Steven took a deep breath and whispered, "But I still wanted to finish this film, just to tell a story like this and let people know about it." ”
Steven recalls his first film when he was 12 years old, a short video denouncing the Nazis, shoddy but the reason he loved film. Over the years, obsessed with filming high-budget and large-scale productions, Steven has been reminiscing about his childhood dreams, such as "Alien E.T", such as "Jaws", such as "Jurassic Park", but he has forgotten the reason why he started filming movies in the first place.
And this time, "Schindler's List" awakened his memories, just to tell a good story, just to express one of the most important emotions in his life. That's all.
Hugo watched Steven fall into his memories, and did not interrupt, but whispered, "Many times, dreams are not for success, but for chasing it and achieving it, and the results of success and failure are not important, the process of chasing is." "Many times people pay too much attention to the result, but ignore the process of hard work, just like when the end of life, when looking back on life, you should see the highlights of those years, rather than the fact that you are about to reach the end, what is precious is the process, not the result. Ten years of underground rock career, this may be the brightest memory of Hugo's life, and it will never fade.
With a long exhale, Hugo felt that Steven would not be able to shake his mind for a short time, so he turned around again and walked lightly in the direction of the big 'gate'.
However, Hugo's footsteps had barely reached the 'portico' when he heard Steven's voice ring again, "Only this once." ”
Hugo couldn't help but be stunned, and then reacted that Steven was saying: yelling at him and imposing accusations on him, this is the only such thing. Hugo chuckled, but replied in his heart, "I know there's only one chance." But he didn't make a sound, and continued to walk, leaving the quiet environment to Steven alone.