It was a soul-stirring and rebellious scene. Even so, all the members of "The Da Vinci Code" were under pressure.
This is a small-scale confrontation and mutual compromise between modern society and religious groups.
The information age was getting more and more advanced, so it was no longer possible to enforce religious beliefs like in the Middle Ages.
This was the embodiment of human self-awareness, as well as the freedom of belief that everyone could enjoy.
Therefore, Columbia Pictures had invested in the film and Howard had started filming. Qin Guan had accepted the role without hesitation.
Because China was not the birthplace of this religion. The church, which had been sending out missionaries since many years ago, had failed to defeat the most primitive religion in China, which was passed down through history.
The Buddhists had laughed, while the aloof Taoists had glanced at him contemptuously.
Actually, that was not the main reason. None of the lines had come from Qin Guan, but from Ian McClane, Qin Guan's co-star.
His name was familiar to American TV series fans. He was Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" and Magneto in "X-Men".
He had sacrificed a lot in order to make a good film. He had to bear more pressure than Qin Guan.
Even after filming such a scene, the old man did not forget to find some joy in suffering for everyone after they rushed to the hotel in London after the filming ended.
That was right. He wanted to snatch the COHIBA cigar from the director's collection and have a taste with his new friend.
Cigars were the favorite of tough men. The 1942 limited edition commemorative cigar produced in a plantation in the west of Cuba made the whole crew go crazy when McClane smoked it out of the cigar box.
Jean Renault, Paul, and Bettany had long lost the demeanor of tough killers and crazy ascetics. They were like the most obedient and docile people in the world, waiting for the most experienced actor among them to present a feast of cigars to everyone.
From this exquisite box that was much slimmer and slimmer than the fat Chinese matchbox, three matches were taken out, no more and no less, from the French Tobacco Company's Gentleman's Match.
Although he was a little weak, his other hand was still steady and strong. He held the tip of the cigar down and slowly roasted it in the flame.
The first match was extinguished when one-third of it was burned. The second match was lit again, and when it was half burned, it was extinguished again. When the third match was connected, the entire match burned out at the tip of the cigar. Only then did the process of preheating the cigar be completed.
Qin Guan, who had quit smoking for a long time, was stunned by the way the three men worked.
For someone like him, who had a deep-rooted belief that a ten-yuan cigarette was not bad, smoking was just a way to relieve his loneliness.
Who would have thought that the people who played with cigars only had so many steps, and that there was so much knowledge in them?
When the three of them solemnly cut off the eggplant cap, a faint green smoke, accompanied by an extremely fragrant tobacco aroma, wafted through the entire room.
It could be seen how high the quality of this cigar was. The inside of the cigar had a slight green color, and it also had the green flavor of top-grade tobacco. It was revealed to everyone.
"Do you want one, Qin Guan?"
"No, thank you. I don't smoke."
'No, no, no, a cigar is not a cigarette. It cannot be inhaled into the lungs. It only rolls around in the mouth, allowing the taste buds on your tongue to come into contact with the most wonderful aroma in this illusory world.'
"It's a kind of taste, just like enjoying delicious food. Do you want to try?"
'Who smokes a cigar with a nose full of smoke?'
You don't say, there really is …
Qin Guan, who felt that smoking cigars was a waste of money, firmly refused their invitation. It would be better to study the script than to smoke.
The next scene was the climax of the play. By the time the Apostles and the Bishop of Opus Dei realized that they had been deceived, it was already too late.
The culprit was the crippled old man Qin Guan had sought help from. He was a fanatical scholar who believed in Jesus Christ. Everything he had done was to figure out the secret of the Holy Grail and bring Jesus down from the altar.
He had kidnapped Qin Guan and the heroine in the Knights Templar Church in London to expose the secret to the world.
At this time, the 100,000 pounds had finally played its role. The church, which was bustling with tourists during the day, had been completely cleared.
In the ancient hall inside the church that was not open to the public, all the lights and equipment had been set up.
Qin Guan was standing in front of McClane. The villain was pointing a gun at the uncooperative symbologist.
"Kneel down!"
Although this old man was old, he was full of vigor. His voice wasn't loud, but it gave off a kind of gloomy pressure for no reason.
Plop!
Qin Guan knelt down without hesitation. Although he was wearing a standard blue gentleman's suit, he still couldn't hide the fact that he had knelt down.
The obedient heroine was about to do the same, but McClane stopped her.
But McClane stopped her. "You don't have to. You're the key to unlocking the secret. Just open the keystone, and I'll let you go."
As the calm but fanatical voice faded away, the camera turned to Qin Guan.
The heroine stood side by side with him. One was kneeling, the other was standing. The difference in their statuses was obvious. She could feel his grievance through the camera.
He looked pitiful. His messy hair was hanging behind his head. He was wanted by the police all over the world. He had been made a scapegoat by the Church and the old man. His fate was in the hands of a lunatic.
The only thing that comforted him was that the heroine had refused.
As Qin Guan let out a sigh of relief, a gun was pointed at his head.
"Open the cryptex, or he will die."
It had become a crazy threat, devoid of any sense of reason.
Qin Guan stood up and took the cryptex from the heroine. "I'll do it. This is what you want."
Then, under the astonished gaze of the other party, Zhang Xuan exerted some force and destroyed the intricate box containing the secret map.
A silver light flashed across the sky. The cryptex, which was treated as a treasure by the scholars, was thrown high into the sky. He was going to end the absurd war.
Without it, there would be no more source of conflict.
Clang clang clang …
Qin Guan looked at the cylinder on the ground with a cold expression on his face. There was only a little light in his eyes. No one could tell what he was thinking.
The dim background light only showed half of his face. The combination of light and darkness made him half bright and half dark.
This very realistic filming method inexplicably brought the tension of the scene into the whole plot.
The oblique angle of Qin Guan's long legs showed his determination.
‘CUT！！’
The French police let Renault break in, finally ending the most intense conflict in the series. The audience, whose hearts had been in their throats along with the development of the plot, fell to the ground with a thump.
This kind of shooting technique that alternated between tension and relaxation easily gave the onlookers a deep sense of immersion.
Even though there were still some scenes to be shot, Qin Guan could feel that it would be a wonderful film with no room for mistakes.
The film, which had withstood all the pressure, finally came to a perfect end in front of the Louvre Museum.
Qin Guan had been to several major cities in Europe for the film, so he clapped his hands to celebrate with the rest of the crew.
They would have a good night's sleep that night. They would no longer have to rush late at night because of the location.
Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long. Just as everyone started to discuss what to eat, the atmosphere was interrupted by a sudden incident.
Several French policemen in black and white uniforms drove their distinctive black and white police cars slowly past the crew.
When he passed them, he deliberately slowed down the car, reminding them of the big event that was about to happen.
"Go back to your hotel immediately! Don't go out! Close the doors and windows! Don't participate in any scenes that have nothing to do with the film! "
"If you understand, please leave immediately! Now! "
What's going on?
In the distance, the guards at the entrance of the Louvre had received a message from their walkie-talkies. Without hesitation, they had entered the venue and activated the reinforced protective measures. All the crew members who were still standing on the street knew that something big was going to happen.
At this time, it was better for everyone to listen to the police and avoid these disputes.
In a strange country, one's life could not be guaranteed.
Qin Guan looked at his young manager worriedly. He had been through a lot in the United States, so he was calm when it came to emergencies.
The crew's cars quickly gathered, and everyone drove as fast as they could to the hotel where they were staying. However, not long after driving along the main road of the first district, they found that the alley where they were supposed to turn had already been set ablaze.
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