"General Sokov, I am deeply honored to be praised by you, a hero who participated in the defense of Stalingrad." Eisenstein said with a smile: "I thought you would raise some objections to this script.
What’s your opinion?”
Eisenstein's words made Sokov tremble. Just kidding, this script was obviously reviewed by Stalin. How can I dare to comment on a script approved by the Supreme Commander himself? This is not an old man hanging himself - he is too long-lived
Well. He hurriedly waved his hands and said: "No, there is no disagreement. This script is really well written. If it is really filmed, I think it will be famous all over the world, so that people all over the world know how we fought with the German invaders.
The whole process of the bloody battle at Stalingrad and their final defeat."
"That's right, that's right, that's our original intention of making this movie." Hearing Sokov say this, Eisenstein felt as if he had found a soulmate. He nodded and said, "It's really unexpected. You can understand it too."
Got this.”
"Comrade Eisenstein," Sokov felt a little uncomfortable hearing that Eisenstein always used the honorific "you" to address him, so he tentatively said, "We are considered friends now. I wonder if I can use it?"
'You' to call each other?"
"Yes, of course." Eisenstein replied very readily: "Since we are friends, it is most appropriate to address each other with 'you'."
"Eisenstein, I have another question for Li."
Eisenstein made a gesture of invitation to Sokov: "If you have anything, just ask."
"Since you are going to film "The Battle of Stalingrad", have you considered filming another "Battle of Berlin"?"
Hearing Sokov's question, Eisenstein was silent for a moment and said with some hesitation: "The current shooting task of our film studio is to make every effort to film "The Battle of Stalingrad". Films with other themes have been postponed or even canceled.
."
"I think these two movies can be shot at the same time." Sokov said to Eisenstein: "Even if the same troops are shooting in the same place, the different shooting angles can be used in the two movies respectively.
In different movies." The suggestion Sokov made was not a sudden thought, but because he remembered that when filming the later "Battle of Stalingrad", the director also used most of the characters in this movie
lens, and also shot a movie "Angel of Death" about female snipers in Stalingrad. Since the two subsequent movies can use a lot of similar plots, then the troops who went to Vladimir to participate in the filming today,
Appearing in two movies at the same time is not a big deal.
Unexpectedly, after Sokov finished speaking, Eisenstein shook his head desperately and said: "No, Sokov, this is absolutely not possible. Lenses shot in the same place, even if they are shot at different angles, must not be used in different situations."
This is disrespectful to the art of film."
Sokov had long guessed that a rigid person like Eisenstein would definitely oppose his proposal, so he did not argue, but once again put forward a point of view: "Eisenstein, if you don't start filming "Conquer" now,
If the movie "Berlin" were to be filmed in the future, I'm afraid it would cost more manpower, material and financial resources."...
Eisenstein looked at Sokov and asked puzzledly: "Sokov, I don't know what you mean by this. I didn't understand it clearly."
"Now that the war is over, our next job is to rebuild the city destroyed by the war." Sokov said with a serious expression: "If the filming of the movie "Capture Berlin" was delayed for several years, I'm afraid there would be many problems.
The locations with battlefield characteristics will disappear. If we want to reproduce these battle scenes in the film, we must build sets, which will cost a lot of manpower, material and financial resources, leading to an increase in the cost of filming."
"Sokov, what you said makes sense." Eisenstein frowned after hearing this: "I want to think about it carefully."
"Eisenstein," Sokov saw that the other party was a little moved by what he said, so he struck while the iron was hot and said: "Even if you don't plan to shoot the movie "Battle of Berlin" for the time being, you should send someone to Berlin to shoot some street scenes so that you can shoot some street scenes in Berlin.
It could be used in future movies."
After listening to Sokov's words, Eisenstein gave him a thumbs up: "Sokov, you are right. Although we have no plans to shoot "Storming Berlin" for the time being, we can do some preliminary work first.
Prepare to send people to Berlin to shoot street scenes first so that they can be used in future films."
"Comrade Eisenstein, Comrade Eisenstein." While the two were talking, a crew member ran over and said to Eisenstein: "The filming equipment has arrived at the train station, and the troops can be used to film the people boarding the train.
Lens."
Eisenstein nodded, and then said to Kulak next to him: "Comrade Lieutenant Colonel, the filming is about to begin. Now you can take your people to the train station."
"Okay, Comrade Eisenstein." Kulak agreed, and then handed over an officer and told the other party: "Tell the soldiers that the filming is about to start, and ask everyone to put on their helmets and stick to their clothes.
Is there any problem."
After the officer turned around to convey the order, Sokov saw Kulak opening the car door, picking up a helmet from the back seat and putting it on his head. Then he apologized and said to Sokov: "Comrade General, we are going to participate in the filming now.
I can’t accompany you anymore, please forgive me!”
"It doesn't matter." Sokov said magnanimously: "You have work to do, so go to the station quickly and don't worry about me."
"Sokov," Eisenstein said at this time: "If you have nothing to do, why not follow us to the station and see how the movie is shot."
When Sokov heard that Kulak and the others were going to participate in the filming, he was still thinking about how to follow them to the station. At this moment, what Eisenstein said was exactly what he meant. He nodded quickly and said smoothly: "I still want to go to the station with them."
I’ve never seen what it’s like to make a movie, and I’d like to go and see it with you.”
Sokov and Asya returned to their cars and followed Eisenstein's jeep to the train station in Vladimir.
The jeep Eisenstein was riding in drove directly into the station platform. But the car Sokov said he was riding in was stopped outside by soldiers on duty.
Seeing that his car was stopped, Woven suddenly became anxious. He rolled down the window, stuck his head out and shouted at the selfless soldier: "Please, can you see clearly what is posted on my car window? In Moscow city
, there is no place that my car cannot go to, so what qualifications do you, a small train station, have to stop me?”…
"Wowen, don't argue with him. He is also fulfilling his duties." After saying this to Wowen, Sokov opened the car door, got out of the car, came to the soldier, and asked politely: "Comrade soldier
"Our car can't go in, so let's go in on foot and visit the filming site, okay?" Hearing what Sokov said, the soldier on guard hesitated. The order he received was to prohibit traffic by non-filming personnel.
Tools enter the station, but if the other party wants to enter on foot, is it okay or not? Just when he was hesitant, Sokov added: "By the way, I forgot to mention, we are following the deputy director Sergey
Comrade Eisenstein came with us. If he doesn't see us at the station, I think he will be very unhappy."
Sokov's words made the soldier make a decisive decision: "Comrade General, since you are here with Comrade Eisenstein, please come in." Since he was ready to let him go, he simply acted generously.
Some, "You don't have to walk, just drive in."
After thanking the soldier, Sokov got back in the car and said to Wowen, who was still sulking: "Wowen, just drive the car onto the platform."
The car drove into the station and drove directly onto the platform. Wowen found an open space to park the car, then turned to Sokov and said: "Comrade General, Lieutenant Colonel Kulak's troops are on the platform in front, and they seem to be moving
Get on board!”
Sokov looked in the direction of Wowen's finger and saw dozens of trucks with tarpaulins parked at the platform dozens of meters away. Commanders and soldiers wearing old-fashioned collar insignias and ranks got out of the vehicles.
First, they lined up next to the train, and then neatly boarded a train next to them. A little further away, two cameras were placed, faithfully recording the scene that happened.
"Misha, hurry up and look." As soon as Sokov opened the door and got out of the car, Asiya who followed him exclaimed: "Hurry up and look. Who is that person next to the photographer?"
After taking a glance, Sokov said disapprovingly: "Isn't he just Comrade Eisenstein? What's so great about him?"
"No, no, I'm not talking about him." Asiya said out of breath with excitement: "Hurry up and look at the man next to Comrade Eisenstein, the one in military uniform."
There was a general in military uniform standing next to Eisenstein. Sokov only glanced at it and exclaimed: "My God, it's Yasha. How could he appear here?"
"It's not easy for you to figure it out," Asiya said from the side: "We can go over and ask and we will find out."
"Yeah, yeah, let's go over and ask him, and we'll know what's going on." Sokov held Asiya's hand and strode toward Yakov's location.
A few minutes later, Sokov came behind Yakov, slapped him on the shoulder with his hand, and shouted: "Hey, Yasha, why are you here?"
Yakov was startled. When he turned around and found Mr. and Mrs. Sokov standing behind him, he couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise: "Oh my God, Misha, Asiya, where did you two come from?"
Where did it come from and why is it here?”…
"Yasha, it's like this." Asiya explained to Yakov: "Misha took me to Crystal City to buy crystal products today. When I came back and passed Vladimir, I saw a convoy entering the city.
.Misha learned that this unit was here to participate in a movie shooting, so he followed in. I really didn’t expect that I would meet you here."
"There is a reason why I am here." Yakov explained to the two of them: "I took my wife and daughter to my father's place for a meal last night. He felt that it was not appropriate for me to do nothing all day long, so he
When he mentioned that he was preparing to shoot a film reflecting the Battle of Stalingrad, he asked me, a person who had participated in the battle, to participate in the filming of the film."
"Yes, Yasha, if you didn't tell me, I almost forgot that during the Battle of Stalingrad, you once ventured into the city and brought us much-needed weapons and ammunition." Sokov raised his hand and placed it on Yakov's shoulder.
He patted him on the shoulder and said with emotion: "Our division was able to defend Mamayev Heights, and you are also a major contributor who plays an indispensable role."
Having said this, Sokov suddenly thought of a detail issue, and lowered his voice and asked Yakov in a low voice: "Yasha, I wonder if you will be assigned a few scenes in this movie?"
Hearing Sokov's question, Yakov's face suddenly turned red. He coughed twice, cleared his throat, and then said: "My father said that he can arrange a few scenes for me in the movie. But the specifics are
Wherever it appears, I need to discuss it with the director."
"I think as long as it involves Mamayev Hills, I can arrange suitable shots for you." Sokov said sincerely: "After all, when you ventured into Stalingrad, you went to Mamayev Hills to give us
Sending weapons and equipment.”
Yakov laughed dryly and said: "Misha, on the way here, I read the script and found that there is very little content involving Mamayev Heights. In other words, there are probably not many scenes about you.
Is it appropriate for me to step in and steal your limelight at this time?"
"There is nothing inappropriate." Sokov said magnanimously: "Before you arrived with weapons, our troops holding Mamayev Heights had basically exhausted their ammunition, so that in the face of the attacking enemy, we had to
We fought with them with bayonets. If you hadn't delivered the ammunition in time, I think all my men would have been wiped out. If the troops are gone, who will defend Mamayev Heights? And once the Germans
Once you capture that high ground, you can control the entire city. The final outcome of this battle is still unknown."
"General Yakov," Eisenstein, who was directing the photographer to take photos of the officers and soldiers boarding the train, saw that Sokov and Yakov were chatting so congenially, so he came over and asked tentatively: "Do you know Soko
General Husband?"
"Of course, of course we know each other." Yakov nodded and said in an affirmative tone: "Not only did we learn from a friend who grew up together, but he also saved my life on the battlefield. During the Battle of Stalingrad, I
The reason why he appears on the battlefield is to deliver ammunition to his troops."
"I really didn't expect that the two of you were not only friends, but also participated in the Battle of Stalingrad." Eisenstein obviously knew Yakov's identity. After thinking for a while, he asked Yakov: "General Yakov
, I wonder when Vladimir Petrov will arrive here?”
"Before we set off, he received a call, and then asked me and the photography team to take the camera equipment and take the train to Vladimir to meet you." Yakov replied: "As for when he can
When I get there, I won’t know for sure.”
"General Yakov, this is what I think about it." Eisenstein glanced at Sokov and continued to say to Yakov: "Since you have a good relationship with General Yakov, I think the script can be modified appropriately.
, I’ll give you a few more shots when filming Mamayev Heights. What do you think?”