"Green Meadow" was released in mid-March, which is an unpopular time period for the movie schedule.

To be honest, neither Yu Dong nor He Xin had much hope for the domestic box office, and there was almost no publicity, probably just the money for a few movie posters.

Originally, the overseas copyright was sold for 510,000 euros, and it was already a lot of money, and the movie channel also intended to buy the copyright, and it was easy to sell it for more than 1 million. In this way, the income of this small-budget literary film with an investment of just over 2 million has reached nearly 7 million.

The return on investment is more than two heels.

So when it was released in China, it is good to say that I hope that more audiences can see this excellent movie, but in fact, it is to pick up the gaps and make a little more.

Because the box office performance of literary films in China is really poor. For example, the box office of "Purple Butterfly" is only 3 million, the "Beauty Grass" invested by Bona is only 4 million, and "Peacock", which just shined in Berlin not long ago and was released simultaneously in China, finally exceeded 10 million at the box office, and the media began to exclaim that "Peacock" broke the cycle of "high art and low box office".

It can be seen from this that niche literary films like "Green Tea Land", which has full Mongolian dialogue and Chinese subtitles, and no big star blessing, even if there are only more than one million, or even hundreds of thousands, seem to be expected at the box office.

Unexpectedly, more than two weeks after its release, the box office reached an "amazing" four million. Even Yu Dong, who has always been well-informed, was taken aback, thinking that he had invested more than one million in the spirit of winning over He Xin and Ning Hao.

At that time, he didn't think about making money at all, and he was even ready to lose money, but in the end, the income from the domestic box office and overseas copyright easily reached 7 million, and if you count the copyright income sold to movie channels in the future plus DVDs or something, it is not impossible to exceed 10 million.

"Green Meadows" has become one of the most profitable projects of Poly Bona since its inception last year, and more importantly, the investment is small and the return is large, and the risk is very low. You must know that investing in movies is very risky, and almost more than 90% of film projects in China today are loss-making.

Originally, Yu Dong's main goal was He Xin, Ning Hao was just an additive, in this way, Ning Hao's importance rose dramatically, this twenty-year-old, unattractive young director, Yu Dong's status in Dong's mind is probably second only to the national teacher, Chen Dadao, Feng Xiaogang and other domestic first-line directors, and it is more thoughtful to win over.

For He Xin, he didn't expect "Green Meadow" to make so much money, and now the filming funds of "Stone" will no longer be worried.

When Bona learned that Ning Hao was preparing for "Stone", the lion opened his mouth and offered to bear all the investment, and Xinhao Studio would definitely not do it.

The total investment of "Stone" has reached 7 million, and Xiaodouding even proposed that the script, Ning Hao's directing fees, and He Xin's salary will be discounted by 2 million, and Xinhao Studio will contribute another 2 million to be responsible for film production, accounting for 60 percent, and Bona will invest 3 million to be responsible for distribution, accounting for 40 percent.

In the end, after several rounds of bargaining, and even Yu Dong personally came forward, he finally reached a discount of 1.5 million yuan for the script, director's fees, and actors' salaries, Xin Hao contributed 1.5 million, and Bona paid the lion's share of 4 million, and the share of the two was split in half.

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On April 20, the 58th Cannes International Film Festival announced the shortlist.

However, the list caused widespread controversy as soon as it was announced, because six of the 21 films shortlisted for the main competition were American films, accounting for almost one-third.

At a time when both Berlin and Venice are wary of Hollywood's invasion, this year's Cannes Film Festival is seen as a compromise with Hollywood.

The domestic media rejoiced, because there are three Chinese movies on the list, namely Wang Xiaoshuai's "Qinghong", Hong Kong's Johnny To's "Black Club", and Wanwan's famous money-losing director Hou Xiaoxian's "The Best Time".

Compared with the Chinese films shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival at the beginning of the year, the stars are dim, and He Xin, who can only be called famous, has a hurried appearance in "Green Meadow". The finalists for this year's Cannes Film Festival are star-studded.

"Qinghong" starring He Xin, Gao Yuanyuan, Li Bing's combination, "Black Society" starring Liang Jiahui, Ren Dahua, Gu Tianle, and Zha Hui, and "The Best Time" is a combination of Wanwan's famous literary gods Zhang Zhen and Shu Qi.

"Brother, I'm filming here, I really can't leave! Besides, I'm just making a cameo, what are you doing with all that effort?"

"What? The organizer gave three places, Sister Yuanyuan and Li Bing both went! The other one, of course, is Teacher Yao's, he is the male number one!"

"What? The investor said he wasn't well-known enough?"

Listening to the meaning of Wang Xiaoshuai's words on the phone, it was to let him be a tool man who sold films. And what disgusted him the most was that the investor actually excluded Yao Anlian because he was not well-known enough.

Needless to say, He Xin has participated in two Cannes Film Festivals and has long been famous. And Gao Yuanyuan and Li Bing are obviously hyping the topic of "Seventeen-Year-Old Bicycle", which once won the Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival.

But you can't exclude Lao Yao, is it that the investor is just a few dollars away? It's too unauthentic to do so. And in his opinion, the stubborn father played by Lao Yao is really good, what if he wins the Best Actor Award?

As long as the films are shortlisted for the main competition unit, in principle, all actors can be qualified for the actor and actress, and it is difficult to guarantee that they will not be an upset.

At the same time, he could also hear that Wang Xiaoshuai's tone of voice was a little embarrassed. Thinking about it, he just watched the other party make a cameo at the beginning, but in the end, he became the third male lead, and because of the tight funds of the crew, he not only borrowed money, but even the salary has not been paid off until now. He estimated that the investor wanted to wait for the film to be sold before closing.

In fact, none of this matters to him, after all, Wang Xiaoshuai's face is there. But now it would be a bit too much to let him be a tool man who sells films.

What's more, he is really in difficulty now, he has the most scenes in "Qiao's Courtyard", and he really can't leave.

"Brother, I'm really sorry, I really can't ...... here"

As he spoke, he paused slightly, but he still couldn't help but say: "Brother, exclude Lao Yao, I don't think this thing is done properly, what do you want Lao Yao to think? What if he wins the award? And if this matter spreads, I think it will be unfavorable to you." ”

He Xin's last sentence aroused Wang Xiaoshuai's vigilance, He Xin was right, if this matter spread, some people would definitely say that watching people put dishes on the plate, treating actors badly and the like. And as a director, this spearhead will definitely be aimed at him.

Wang Xiaoshuai on the other end of the phone listened to his words, and was silent for a long time before saying, "Okay, since you don't have time, there's no way." Next time, we'll have a drink together!"

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xiaoshuai said to the representative of Xingmei who was sitting opposite with an expectant face: "He Xin has no time, he can't go!"

When the representative of Xingmei heard this, he was anxious and hurriedly said: "He is not tempted at all? That's the Cannes Film Festival! Director Wang, can you persuade him again?"

The first half of the sentence Wang Xiaoshuai sounded a little funny, but he was unhappy when he heard the back, this is obviously kidnapping his favors, besides, why should Lao Tzu listen to your command?

Lao Wang's temper suddenly came up, and his face sank and he sneered: "What's wrong with the Cannes Film Festival, is he still participating less?"

"That ......"

"Don't do this, you let me invite He Xin, I opened up this old face and called for you, but he didn't have time, and I couldn't help it. In addition, I clearly tell you that Yao Anlian is excluded, I oppose this matter, he is the male number one in this play!"

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He Xin hung up the phone here, remembered the content of the phone just now and was stunned for a while, and when he turned around, he saw Jiang Qinqin standing behind him, which startled him.

"Sister Qinqin, people are scared to death, do you know?"

"I just passed by here, and I waved at you, and you didn't even lift your eyelids, who is to blame!" Jiang Qinqin snorted.

Since the last time she finished filming the scene of Flower Candle in the cave room, her attitude towards He Xin has naturally returned to the way it was before, and the little unpleasantness during this period seems to have never happened.

He Xin is naturally the best like this, otherwise it would be so tiring to shoot a scene! What's more, any man will always have a good impression of a beautiful woman, especially this beautiful woman who still has a slap with you from time to time, and her bones are a little lighter.

Now He Xin is no longer the first brother, he can see that the other party also has a good impression of him, and if he can't get it, the other party is probably willing to have an in-depth exchange with him, after all, this is very conducive to the play of roles by both parties, and it is good for the play.

He often has an itchy heart, but in the end, he is a coward, as long as his girlfriend appears in his head, he will not dare to take this step.

After all, it was hard to code more than 400 chapters, don't get carried away, the picture is cool for a while, which leads to the cordial greetings of Aunt 404.

It's also a pain to look at the eyes and not be able to eat, but fortunately, you can occasionally get through the addiction.

For example, now, after Jiang Qinqin hummed arrogantly, her expression became a little complicated, and she seemed to be both envious and regretful: "You really don't go to the Cannes Film Festival?"

"Uh......"

"Let me state first, I just overheard it, and I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your phone!" Jiang Qinqin hurriedly explained.

He Xin shook his head and said he didn't care. Then he shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, pretending to be bitter and said: "Of course I want to go, Cannes in May with sunshine, beaches, beautiful women, and countless good movies...... But do you think I can walk away now?"

"Oh yes!"

When Jiang Qinqin heard this, she nodded sympathetically.

As an actor, who doesn't want to walk on the red carpet of the three major European film festivals.

Then He Xin pursed his lips again and said, "If you want to participate, it will be at least half a month to leave, and delaying filming is secondary, and more importantly, ......"

At this point, he paused deliberately.

"What is it?"

Jiang Qinqin hurriedly raised her head in surprise.

She couldn't think of anything more important than delaying filming.

"The more important thing is, of course, ......"

As He Xin spoke, he slowly approached the other party, and said affectionately: "Of course I can't bear to Sister Qinqin!"

Jiang Qinqin pursed her lips silently, facing the other party's slowly approaching face, without the slightest hint of shyness and dodging, and looked at the other party lightly.

It's getting closer and closer, and even each other can feel each other's breath, just when Jiang Qinqin felt that her heartbeat began to accelerate, and her breathing was about to become disordered, she saw a flower in front of her, and the face that was about to make contact with herself instantly passed by herself.

If it had been shelved, Jiang Qinqin would have already reflexively chased after him to retaliate. But today she did not dare to turn around, because at the moment her eyes were closed, and her face was already flushed.

The passing of the shoulder just now, she was happy at the same time, but she felt a sense of loss in her heart. She knew very well in her heart that the more He Xin put on this posture, the less likely it was that kind of relationship between the two.

While He Xin passed by, he quickly quickened his pace, he was afraid that Jiang Qinqin would catch up and retaliate. And what made him even more embarrassed was that at this moment, his little heart was beating rapidly.

Just a little bit closer. Close enough to see her seductive red lips, and even the slightly quivering fluff on her fair skin can be clearly seen.

If it weren't for the only shred of sanity he had, he might really have to kiss him regardless of it.

I'm afraid to think about it, if I really kiss, how will it end?

It seems that in the future, this kind of flamboyant game will still be played less, it is simply playing with fire!