"There's not much of a problem with art films; we participate in festivals every year and win awards," hearing his name called by the host, Zhang Yimou, sitting on the right of the stage, raised the microphone with a serious smile, "But times have changed. In the past, it was enough for us to focus on a theme and insist on artistic creation. Today's young people prefer Hollywood; they like Director Wang's movies. Our works seem outdated and unfashionable to them."
Wang Yang responded with a smile, Feng Xiaogang, with his arms crossed, turned his head to look at Zhang Yimou; meanwhile, the young people seated around were nodding silently. The market no longer favors rural films. Impacted by Hollywood blockbusters, not only do audiences dislike watching them, but even filmmakers are reluctant to focus on rural themes. With the industrialization of film, there's suddenly a clear path forward—ancient costumes, martial arts, action, romance, science fiction...
