A small yacht slowly sailed through the river of Venice towards the Lido, and along the way there were many enthusiastic fans waving to the main creative staff of the crew on board.

Anne Hathaway pursed her mouth into a line and stood beside Ronan, waving in response.

Ang Lee, along with Jack Gyllenhill, Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, among others, also stood on deck, frequently responding to both sides of the shore.

"It's the first time I've been on a boat for a premiere. Anne Hathaway whispered to Ronan.

Ronan's voice was also very low, and he replied, "It's my first time too." ”

Anne Hathaway asked, "Can this film win the Golden Lion?"

"How do I know?" Ronan shrugged slightly, "Everything depends on the situation after the release." ”

The yacht is not fast, but it is gradually approaching Lido.

This small island is the traditional venue of the Venice Film Festival.

Anne Hathaway's hair was a little messy by the wind, and Ronan offered to help her tidy it up.

Looking at Ronan's attentive appearance, Anne Hathaway sighed softly, Ronan is always the best when getting along.

But Anne Hathaway knows don't expect him to think of you when he's not in your presence.

"That's right, Ronan. Anne Hathaway quickly gave up these thoughts, after all, the two were very clear from the beginning: "I heard that Ron Howard's daughter Bryce Howard is also going to audition for the heroine of "Alice in Wonderland"?"

Although she thinks she completely crushes Bryce Howard in terms of appearance to acting skills to charisma, she doesn't have any confidence in winning when she learns that Bryce Howard is among her competitors.

In this circle, interpersonal relationships are sometimes more important than ability.

Otherwise, Spielberg's godsons and goddaughters can come out of the way with relative ease?

Ronan understood Anne Hathaway's thoughts, gently squeezed her hand, and said: "Prepare for the audition with peace of mind, this is my project, and after all, the audition effect determines the actor." ”

Anne Hathaway instantly settled down: "I read the end of the script, Alice has some action scenes and sword fighting scenes, and I plan to do some action training in advance." ”

"That's fine. Ronan suddenly thought of Catwoman: "Diversification and development, the road will be wider and wider in the future." ”

Anne Hathaway nodded lightly: "Well, I listen to you." ”

Ronan is still very satisfied with Anne Hathaway, saying: "Relativity Entertainment will have a lot of film projects in the future. Annie, don't let that fall behind. ”

Anne Hathaway assured, "I'll be on your heels." She leaned into Ronan's ear and whispered, "I have prepared something special, I'll be waiting for you in the room tonight." ”

Ronan smiled, "Sure enough, it's my favorite Princess Anne." ”

When the boat came to the dock, the red carpet rolled all the way down the theater, and Jack Gyllenshill was the first to disembark, standing by the boat with a very gentlemanly demeanor, assisting the others to come down.

Ronan asked Ang Lee to go first: "You are the director, this is the premiere of your movie." ”

Ang Lee smiled and nodded, and took the lead on the red carpet.

Although suffering the failure of "The Incredible Hulk", Ang Lee still has considerable fame in Europe, coupled with the relationship between the genre of the film, both the audience and the media reporters are quite enthusiastic.

At European film festivals, the most popular films are always about the genre of taboo subjects.

Jake Gyllenshill walked the red carpet alone, with the couple Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams following hand in hand.

Subsequently, Ronan and Anne Hathaway also walked the red carpet one after another.

Ronan saw the members of this year's Venice film jury in front of the theater.

The chairman of the jury this year is from Italy, but it is an Italian filmmaker who is working hard in the United States - the famous Hollywood art director Dante Ferredi.

His works include "Interview with Vampires at Night", "Las Vegas", "Gangs of New York" and so on.

The most recent work is none other than Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator" that collapsed at the Oscars this year.

This man has a close relationship with Martin Scorsese and has worked together many times.

Therefore, when Ronan shook hands with Dante Ferredey, he specifically said: "I have heard director Scorsese mention you many times, saying that you could not participate in the project "Departed", which is his biggest regret. ”

Dante Ferretti knew that Martin Scorsese was working with Ronan and said: "I accepted the invitation to the Venice Film Festival first, and I really couldn't get out of it. Mr. Anderson, I am also very sorry to miss out on this collaboration. ”

Ronan smiled and said, "We will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future." ”

Dante Ferretti said: "There will be. ”

Although he started his film career in Italy, after nearly 20 years in Hollywood, Dante Ferretti has long been assimilated by Hollywood, and he knows better that Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, is now one of the top production companies in the Hollywood industry.

Ronan didn't say anything more to Dante Ferredido, and the reality didn't allow him to say more.

Then, he shook hands with the other judges one by one.

It is in this kind of public place that the judges can be properly contacted, and the film festival has regulations that the judges are not allowed to privately accept invitations to film crews participating in the competition unit.

These judges are all fresh faces, and the only one who has a slight impression is Claire Dennis, one of Leonardo's past rumored girlfriends.

Of course, this is also an actress with blonde hair and long legs, who looks like a model.

Ronan met Ang Lee at this time and entered the VIP room together, waiting for the entrance ceremony for the meeting.

"Publicity is pretty much the same, isn't it?" Ronan asked.

Ang Lee said: "The European branch of Embassy Pictures has done a lot of preparatory work with the crew, and whether it can win the award depends on luck. ”

Ronan said directly: "Our first goal is the Golden Lion. I watched the internal preview of the film, and it was really outstanding. As for the chairman of the jury, before the start of the festival, Martin Scorsese called Dante Ferretti because of his collaboration with me, and he would not have any difficulties with the excellence of "Brokeback Mountain". ”

Ang Lee just smiled and nodded.

The selection of any award is relatively fair and will be affected by many off-site factors, such as the results of the three major European film festivals, the chairman of the jury has a great say.

Similar to the Cannes Film Festival, if the president of the jury wants to push for a film of acceptable quality to win an award, it can basically be achieved.

But most people cherish feathers, and not everyone wants to be as indifferent as the ruffian Quentin.

Ronan advised: "Regardless of the final outcome of the Venice Film Festival, the North American awards season at the end of the year is our main battlefield, and all our work is to prepare for the end of the year." ”

Ang Lee understood what he meant: "Whatever needs to be done, I will fully cooperate." ”

The failure of "The Incredible Hulk" made Ang Lee suffer a lot of grievances, and how much Ang Lee wanted to explode during the awards season at the end of the year.

Only he knows how much effort the film "Brokeback Mountain" has spent, and it is also his last battle in Hollywood!

Ronan could see Ang Lee's thoughts and said: "Relax, this film is very good, in my opinion, "Brokeback Mountain" will go down in history." ”

Ang Lee is confident in his film, and he also understands that after Ronan watched the test screening, he has always been very optimistic about "Brokeback Mountain", but he didn't expect Ronan's evaluation to be so high.

When others say this kind of thing, Ang Lee will only take it as a compliment, but Ronan, a gold medal producer, said so, does the film really bring something different?

Ronan didn't say anything more, "Brokeback Mountain" is really good, and even homophobic people can hardly be disgusted with the film itself after watching it.

Ang Lee's film is really beautiful and very subtle.

In North America and around the world, there is a group of people who are in great need of such a film, and they need "Brokeback Mountain" to speak for them.

This person's voice is getting louder and louder, and it won't be long before it becomes a group that can't be provoked.

As long as they do a little bit of promotion, they will definitely put "Brokeback Mountain" on the altar.

Because of the movement of this group, there is a need for a widely circulated film to speak for them and speak for them.

The affirmative action movement in the United States is intensifying, and Hollywood, a leftist concentration camp, is bringing Hollywood to the other extreme.

The success of "Brokeback Mountain" is definitely not the success of the film itself, there are too many complex factors behind it.

Similarly, the film has been criticized by a lot of people, especially conservatives.

Ronan had already reminded Ang Lee, and Ang Lee was mentally prepared.

Ang Lee went to the agent to discuss, and the couple Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams approached Ronan's side.

"Hi Ronan. Michelle Williams has worked with Shahai Entertainment for many years and is familiar with Ronan: "I didn't expect you to come in person. ”

Ronan said directly: "This "Brokeback Mountain" is the Oscar seed that Relativity Entertainment is preparing this year. ”

Michelle Williams deliberately said, "So, I also hope to get an Oscar nomination?"

Ronan nodded slightly: "The plan is Best Supporting Actress, whether she can get the nomination depends on luck." He turned to Heath Ledger and said, "You have to prepare a little more over there, and the crew will also apply for Best Actor." ”

Heath-Ledger said, "Thank you, thank you, Mr. Anderson. ”

Ronan resisted the urge to bring up something again, after all, it had already been said twice, there was no need to continue dwelling, just said slowly: "Your role is very outstanding. ”

Heath-Ledger is confident: "I believe this will be a turning point in my career. ”

Michelle Williams quietly pulled him and took the initiative to interject: "Ronan, Heath is going to work with you next." He passed the audition for Nolan to direct The Dark Knight. ”

Ronan said: "I know that director Nolan has a very high opinion of Heath. ”

A staff member came over to inform at this time, Ronan didn't say anything more, and entered the screening hall with the main creators of the crew.