"We are very pleased to see the changes of the new generation of Chinese directors, not talking about ideals, beliefs, or political demands, the driving force of the whole story is personal desire and social ......"

"The depth and flexibility of a director is fully evident in this story. Talent can't be buried, but only if you have it. What happened to the monk is just a microcosm of Chinese society, and from this perspective, the changes and immutability of this society are all in it......"

"I like the rhythm of the narrative very much, although the fragmentary plot structure seems very deliberate, but for a newcomer, he undoubtedly handed over an excellent work......"

"Chief Jia is my favorite Chinese director, and now there is another one, and it just so happens that their hometowns are all in the same part of China, and their debut films tell the stories of 'thieves' and 'monks' respectively, and they are both marginalized characters in their hometowns. Sadness with joy, joy with sorrow, both of which form a dramatic conflict through the gap between good and evil, with novel angles, artistic truth, and emotional touching......"

"It's too much like Chief Jaco. There is not only the change of the protagonist but also the disclosure of society, and it is like the practice of an ascetic and a criticism of religion......"

"From a debut point of view, it's perfect. The director's thinking on the Chinese issue is reminiscent of Chief Jia, which is more interesting than Chief Jia's, and his irony of Chinese reality is very interesting......"

On September 3 and 4, two screenings were held in a row, and they were sold out in succession. At the end of the film festival, most of the works with topics were screened, and the official media of the film festival actually used a very surprising layout to report on this film shortlisted for the competition unit against the current.

The media is quite tolerant of newcomers and new works, mostly praise, even if it is criticism, it is more objective to point out the shortcomings, not cynicism.

Ning Hao, a young director from China who was unknown before, is now a small fire in Venice, and it can be said that he has successfully "touched" Section Chief Jia.

There are even media portraying him as another profound Chinese realist young film director after Chief Jia.

On this morning, as soon as Ning Hao came down from the room, he was surrounded by reporters from all walks of life in the hotel lobby, desperately trying to dig up some fierce information. There's no way, it's hard to write, this Chinese film can be called a total annihilation.

There are a flood of bad reviews, and the second-to-last score in the house magazine, only higher than the British films that have caused great controversy before, and as a former Golden Lion Award winner, Wanwan's veteran literary director Cai Mingming's new work can only be said to be unsatisfactory, his signature slow-paced narrative style and solidified long shots are easy to make people aesthetically fatigued, and only to get some face back in the evaluation.

"Is there anything you'd like to say about your debut novel being so popular?"

"I really don't know what to say, I've been feeling like a dream since yesterday. ”

"Do you have any plans for your next movie?"

"Hehe, I haven't thought that far yet. ”

"If you won an award, who would you most like to thank for?"

"Well, let's wait until I actually get the prize!"

The seller managed to squeeze through the crowd and trotted to a small restaurant half a street away.

The small restaurants here are very similar to the cafes on the island in China, since you can eat and drink coffee, you can have nothing to look for ^_^, listen to music, enjoy the scenery on the street and mix all day.

At this time, He Xin, Sister Na, and Xiao Douding were sitting on the edge of a window seat, and after breakfast, the two ladies each had a cup of fragrant coffee, and He Xin gave the waiter a tip of two euros, and used gestures to communicate with him with a few words like "hotwater, tea", and made a cup of tea with the tea leaves he brought with him.

Xiao Douding's translator looked at his sassy operation and couldn't help but say: "Boss, why don't you learn some English if you often have to go abroad?"

"Well, I don't have a high level of education, I have a poor foundation, and I don't usually have much time. ”

"I heard that many of the stars in your entertainment industry hire English private tutors, and I have a college classmate who has done this kind of work, but the female star who is looking for her is very stupid, and she has studied for almost a year, and she still stumbles when she talks about it. ”

"Who?" asked Sister Na with some curiosity.

She didn't say this, after all, it's not good for people to spread it. Xiao Douding shook his head, and then said to He Xin: "Boss, if you also find an English private tutor, if you don't count reading and writing, I guarantee that you will be able to speak fluent English in less than half a year." ”

Facing Xiao Douding's expectant gaze, He Xin shook his head and said, "It's just you, it's too expensive, I can't afford it!"

Xiao Douding hurriedly said: "Don't, boss, you have made so much money this time, a little leakage between your fingers is enough to eat and drink, don't be so stingy, okay?"

Saying that, Xiao Douding said with regret: "If only I hadn't been so anxious yesterday, the media evaluation in the past two days has been so good, maybe I can sell tens of thousands of euros more in the end!"

Xiaodouding is also regretting for herself, she can sell tens of thousands of euros more, and she can also increase the commission by a few hundred euros, but don't underestimate these hundreds of euros, which are equivalent to a month's salary in China.

At this time, Ning Hao, who had a smug face, walked in from outside, just heard Xiao Douding's words, and said with a smile while sitting down: "I said Gu Yuewan, do you think everyone is as greedy as you, this film can be sold for 350,000 euros, I didn't even dare to think about it with Ah Xin before, be content!"

As he spoke, he specially raised his eyebrows at He Xin, full of commotion!

He Xin didn't react, but Sister Na looked at her boyfriend with a disgusted look and said, "Why do you always oversleep? Learn from Ah Xin well, get up in the morning and run, and live a regular life." Look at how fat you are now!"

Ning Hao said with a smile: "The main thing is that I have been a little excited in the past two days, and I can't sleep at night." ”

said, and said to He Xin: "Ah Xin, I didn't quarrel with you at night, did I?"

He Xin shook his head and said indifferently: "No!"

He has always had a strong ability to adapt, and when he was on the construction site, he was a good guy! Dozens of people were crammed into a shed, snoring, grinding teeth and farting, as well as all kinds of strong sweat smell and foot odor intertwined with sourness, he still didn't sleep like that, what was Ning Hao's little movement?

In fact, the reason why he was in a hurry to reach an agreement with MK2 was that the price exceeded expectations and a good relationship with MK2 was on the one hand, and on the other hand, He Xin faintly looked forward to the award, and returned empty-handed from Cannes twice in a row, which was somewhat unwilling for him.

MK2 is the largest cinema chain in Europe, and the purpose of the Venice Film Festival has always emphasized the literary and artistic nature of films. He Xin, who has participated in so many film festivals, has seen pigs run even if he has never eaten pork.

Since MK2 bought out the global distribution rights at such a large price, it is natural to expand the influence of this film, sell the rights of several more countries, and at the same time build momentum for its release in its own theaters. Then the most effective way is to win an award, an award-winning work and a non-award-winning work, the influence is conceivable. Therefore, MK2 will definitely operate actively, and today's house book has an extremely friendly evaluation, it is difficult to say that there is no result of MK2's operation.

Of course, this is just his experience and conjecture, after all, this kind of thing can't be put on the table, and he hasn't mentioned it to a few people here, otherwise I'm afraid Ning Hao's goods will be even more shy.

All the results have to wait until the day of the awards ceremony, and it is naturally a surprise to be able to win the award, if not, it is not a big deal, after all, the purpose of selling the film has been achieved, and it is still a very good price.

Ning Hao finished picking up a plate of spaghetti bolognese, wiped his mouth, and said with a smile: "When I went out just now, a reporter asked me, if I can win the award, who would I want to thank the most?

Seeing that Sister Na beside her deliberately pursed her mouth to express her dissatisfaction, this person hurriedly hugged his girlfriend's shoulders and said dogleggedly: "Of course, my closest comrades-in-arms and lovers in my life are indispensable!"

"Wow! There is less meat and numbness, and people's goosebumps are rising. Xiao Douding, who is still a single dog, looked at the male and female pair and said with disgust.

However, she immediately asked He Xin curiously: "Boss, do you say that we have any hope of winning this time?"

Hearing this, Ning Hao and the others didn't care about making trouble, and looked at He Xin expectantly.

He Xin glanced at them, and said slowly: "Who knows, it's up to fate!"

"Cut!"

Xiao Douding still refused to give up, and continued: "You have participated in several film festivals, it is impossible that you have no experience at all, right? I heard that the organizing committee will distribute invitations the day before the award ceremony, and if you can get the invitations, it means that you may win the award, is there such a thing?"

Yo, I didn't expect this little bean to know quite a lot!

He Xin couldn't help but glance at her in surprise, nodded and said, "That's probably the case, it's definitely no fun if you don't get the invitation." ”

When Ning Hao heard this, he hurriedly pulled his stubby fingers and calculated, and said, "So it will be revealed tomorrow?"

"yes, if we can't get it, we'll have to change our tickets and go home early. ”

Now that they have traveled to Venice, it must be very hypocritical to say that they don't want to win the award, and now almost all the crew are stretching their necks and waiting for the invitation that the organizing committee will issue tomorrow afternoon. Even if they were snubbed and badly criticized at this film festival, Li Miaoxue, Lin Jiaxin, and Huang Yuetai are still waiting here with a fluke mentality.

Although it was only shortlisted for the Upstream Unit, it was the only competition unit other than the main competition unit, and there were also five awards. Even if the highest award, the San Marco Award, does not dare to hope for it, then it seems that the Best Actor Award, the Special Director Award and the Special Attention Award can still be fought for.