1. The stage kicked off: The contradiction between Feng Xiaogang and Shao Xiaoshan was about to erupt
The bright stars of the entertainment industry often obscure the haze behind them. Just when everyone was amazed by Feng Xiaogang, a director with a high status in the Chinese film industry, an unexpected storm quietly ignited and completely destroyed his "perfect image".
The movie "Night Banquet" undoubtedly became the source of this farce. Feng Xiaogang wanted to add eye-catching highlights to his transformation work, so he specially invited Zhang Ziyi, who is extraordinary, to join.
However, Zhang Ziyi politely declined because of a large-scale nude scene in the script, and Feng Xiaogang had no choice but to find other naked actors.
Among the many actors who came to audition, Feng Xiaogang had a unique insight into Shao Xiaoshan, an unknown but superb dancing girl. At first, Shao Xiaoshan still had some doubts in her heart, but under the temptation of Feng Xiaogang's promise of a handsome reward and a promise to sign her at the end of the film, she finally mustered up the courage to accept this "opportunity".
At that time, Feng Xiaogang was full of promises to Shao Xiaoshan, and he encouraged the young actor in a kind tone: "As long as you go all out to complete this scene, you will become famous overnight, and I will definitely fulfill all my promises for you."
Hearing these sweet words, Shao Xiaoshan agreed without hesitation on impulse.
However, when "Night Banquet" was officially released, Shao Xiaoshan's name was not seen at the end of the film, and Feng Xiaogang's previous promise was shattered like a bubble. The long-pent-up anger in Shao Xiaoshan's heart finally broke out, and she exposed the truth about Feng Xiaogang's hypocrisy and treachery in an interview.
"Feng Xiaogang is a hypocritical person! He said so many nice things, but in the end, he just used me up and abandoned me. Facing the camera, Shao Xiaoshan complained with tears streaming down her face, her words full of anger and disappointment.
2. Looking back on the past years: the bits and pieces of the filming site of "Night Banquet".
In order to fully unfold the incident, we have to go back to that challenging and poignant filming process.
From the very beginning, Zhang Ziyi showed hesitation about the nude scenes in the script of "Night Banquet". As a first-line movie star, she has extremely high requirements and strict control over her own image.
Despite Feng Xiaogang's repeated persuasions, Zhang Ziyi still resolutely refused to appear in this nude scene after careful consideration.
"I'm really sorry, Director Feng. Regarding this scene in the script, I can't accept it. Zhang Ziyi frowned and said, her expression revealing deep confusion, "Please understand, as a public figure, I always pay attention to the shaping and maintenance of my own image."
Seeing that his painstaking work was in a predicament, Feng Xiaogang knew that it was difficult to ride a tiger, and only by seeking a professional-level naked substitute actor could he solve the siege. After some rigorous screening, he finally set his sights on Shao Xiaoshan, the candidate.
Although Shao Xiaoshan came from an ordinary background, she has not been able to stand out in the entertainment industry for many years. When Feng Xiaogang personally extended an olive branch to her, her eyes instantly shone brightly.
"Miss Shao, would you like to make a cameo appearance in my new film? I promise to pay handsomely, and at the same time guarantee that your name will be included in the credits for the credits."
At the shooting site, Shao Xiaoshan completely released herself. Even in the face of large-scale nudity shots, she has no reservations and devotes herself to the role. Feng Xiaogang praised this, calling him "an excellent actor with superb acting skills".
However, when the film was finished, the authoritative director suddenly changed his attitude. Feng Xiaogang stood aside expressionlessly, ignoring Shao Xiaoshan, as if he had never taken her to heart.
Shao Xiaoshan's heart suddenly surged with endless bitterness and grievances.
3. The current situation of the survival of the entertainment industry: the contradictory game between art and commerce
The entertainment industry has always been known as Vanity Fair. Between pursuing artistic dreams and competing for commercial interests, many practitioners often have to make choices and compromises.
Feng Xiaogang, the director's talent is outstanding. His control of the film is rigorous and meticulous, and he can accurately capture and give pertinent comments on the subtle expressions and movements of the actors. Because of this, he won Shao Xiaoshan's admiration on the shooting site.
"Director Feng, your insight is truly impressive! I was able to spot the shortcomings in my performance. Whenever Feng Xiaogang pointed out that she needed to improve on a detail, Shao Xiaoshan would express her gratitude with gratitude.
However, Feng's treatment of others has been controversial. His attitude towards the staff is arrogant and authoritarian, and he rarely shows human care for the actors.
According to some staff members, the well-known director Feng Xiaogang seems to have always adhered to the creed of the supremacy of power in his works. With an iron-fisted and dictatorial attitude, he controls all aspects of the work, as if he has become the all-knowing and all-powerful god in the film.
Even Shao Xiaoshan, whom he admired and personally selected, suffered from his indifference after the filming, and whenever Shao Xiaoshan wanted to come forward to ask for the introduction, Feng Xiaogang always chose to ignore it, and his attitude was so cold that it was like a passing between strangers.
However, in stark contrast, Zhang Ziyi showed a more professional and mature side. Although she resolutely refused to appear in the nude scene, she did not make personal attacks because of this, but explained her thoughts to Feng Xiaogang with a sincere attitude.
"I know your intentions, but it's a great challenge for me," she says, in a cordial but firm tone.
Throughout the crew, Zhang Ziyi maintained a good relationship with the staff and was full of enthusiasm for film creation. Some staff praised her: "Zhang Ziyi is undoubtedly an excellent actor who is both professional and friendly.
In contrast, Shao Xiaoshan, who has just entered the industry, has experienced a period of hard work, and in order to gain a firm foothold in the highly competitive entertainment industry, she has to temporarily endure and succumb to the pressure of authoritative directors.
It wasn't until the official release of "Night Banquet" that she suddenly found that she was maliciously deceived and snubbed. When art and commercial interests conflict, many people do not hesitate to give up the most basic professional ethics and moral bottom line.
They do everything in their quest for fame and fortune, and even in the field they are best at, they often do some jaw-dropping behavior.
This makes people sigh that the dark side of the entertainment industry is so shocking! Fourth, the climax of the drama of life: the truth is revealed
As a stuntman, Shao Xiaoshan thought that she was extremely proud to be able to participate in such an important film production. However, when "The Night Banquet" was finally shown publicly, she fell into a deep shock and anger.
According to Feng Xiaogang's previous promise, she should appear in the end credits of this film. However, when the final version of the movie was released in major theaters, Shao Xiaoshan was surprised to find that her name had mysteriously disappeared, as if all Feng Xiaogang's previous promises were just empty talk.
As a professional actor with professional dedication, respecting one's name is the most basic respect for him! However, the fact that she is now being treated in this way clearly proves that what she has received for her hard work is a neglect that has been ignored or even belittled, and it symbolizes the total negative contempt of the authorities for her practical behavior.
Shao Xiaoshan, who was full of anger, could no longer bear this silence, and she resolutely decided to reveal the true face of Feng Xiaogang, a character who was inconsistent with each other.
"Feng Xiaogang, he is a hypocritical person, and after using me, he abandoned me." In an interview with the media, Shao Xiaoshan burst into tears, and her words were full of anger and disappointment, "He made promises to me to pay me the salary I deserve and give me the corresponding position, but now these promises have come to naught."
With Shao Xiaoshan's revelation, Feng Xiaogang's mask of hypocrisy was finally ruthlessly torn apart. As soon as this remark was exposed, it immediately caused an uproar in the entertainment industry.
Some netizens broke the news that during the filming of the film, Feng Xiaogang's attitude towards Shao Xiaoshan was extremely bad and he didn't take it seriously at all.
What's more, he not only broke his promise and violated his work promises, but also brazenly violated her personal privacy.
More and more people are beginning to dig deep into Feng Xiaogang's past bad history. It turned out that this director, who was successful on the surface, turned out to be a strong and domineering person with bad conduct in private.
His treatment of the cast and crew is intolerable, and he lacks the least respect for his wife and even his family. All kinds of negative news have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, which has dealt a heavy blow to Feng Xiaogang's status in the film industry.
The good reputation accumulated over the years collapsed in an instant, and the career suffered an unprecedented setback.
5. Reflection and Alarm Bells: After the Drama Ends
Although the climax of the drama has come to an end, the aftermath is lingering, which is endlessly evocative, and the alarm bell rings for a long time.
Shao Xiaoshan, who bravely stood up to reveal the truth, once became the focus of public opinion, but at the same time, she also fell victim to the entertainment industry. She paid a terrible price to uncover this mystery, and her survival environment in the industry was in trouble.
Some entertainment companies began to avoid her name and shy away from the "good old man". A film and television producer privately revealed: "Whoever dares to enable her is asking for trouble."
Shao Xiaoshan's original path to stardom unexpectedly encountered the dilemma of stagnation and even premature death!
On the other hand, although Zhang Ziyi herself was not directly involved in this dispute, her reputation has also suffered a certain degree of damage. As one of the leading actors of the well-known film "Night Banquet", it is difficult for her to completely get rid of this storm, and the audience will inevitably associate it with the entanglement between Feng Xiaogang and Shao Xiaoshan.
Faced with the doubts of public opinion, Zhang Ziyi once fell into a state of shock and panic. Fortunately, however, she quickly adjusted her mentality and won the understanding and support of the general public with her professional performance.
Undoubtedly, this incident sounded a heavy alarm bell for the entertainment industry. It not only completely reveals the dark side behind the industry, but also brings the public a deep reflection on the bottom line of morality.
In the pursuit of fame and fortune, many people lose the most basic professional ethics for their own selfish desires. They rely on lies and betrayal to gain power and trample on the dignity and rights of others.
And in the end, it is often those ordinary people who are unknown but have dreams.
It is true that the movie is only an imaginary world, but the drama in real life is far better than any script. When interests and morality collide, each of us must make a choice, and this choice will determine the role we will play in the future.