"It's like coming home. ”

Lan Li said with a smile, his eyes full of sincerity, but all the reporters and staff present just thought that Lan Li was saying polite words.

This is a beautiful misunderstanding.

The reporters couldn't help but exchange a tacit look, as if to say: It turns out that the famous Lan Li-Hall is still following the local customs, and it is inevitable that he will start to use this old-fashioned way to get close to the local audience, and it seems that he is not as high and unreachable as rumored?

At the same time, the host also calmed down a little, and the familiar polite words returned to his usual track again, and his expression returned to calm again, regaining control of the situation on the spot, and making an inviting gesture, signaling for Lan Li to sit down on the blue-gray sofa behind him.

Then, the eyes of the corner of the eye signaled to the simultaneous translator again, and after waiting for the interpreter to sit down behind Lan Li, the host completely found his own safety field.

"Welcome to the Magic City. After a brief polite greeting, the host began today's premiere press conference in the form of an interview, "I have heard before, you know Chinese culture very well, and you speak fluent Chinese, but just after really seeing it, we still feel surprised, your pronunciation is very standard, and the meaning is very clear." You can see that you don't seem to be just polite. So, how did you feel when you arrived in the magic capital for the first time?"

"Huh. Lan Li chuckled, "Thanks for the compliment." ”

It was a strange feeling, but it became a highly praised skill, especially when the interpreter behind him dutifully repeated the host's words in English, which made Lan Li's eyes smile slightly.

Deciding that she would try to play her part and avoid any more shocks, she replied in English, "To be honest, I don't have time to explore the streets of the city right now, so I can't comment more, but it's a very charming city, and besides, it's a very welcoming city, and I already knew it when I arrived at the airport." ”

"As for more feelings, I think I'll have to wait until I've tasted the snacks before I publish them. Lan Li restrained his humor and answered dutifully. Maybe this way, the press conference will be a little smoother.

"Of course!" the host nodded again and again, with a surprised expression on his face, "We have all seen the relevant news on Weibo, the airport pick-up team is really spectacular, how do you feel about this?"

"How do you feel about so-and-so".

This is almost standard for premiere press conferences, especially in overseas promotion after leaving North America, where the subject of the interview always needs to express praise and amazement in various ways to please the local audience. It's a fixed process, but it's a bit tedious.

"Frightened. I must admit that my first reaction when I saw such a large number of people was frightened. On the way from the airport to the hotel, my agent Andy and I also discussed the matter. Lan Li's unexpected answer was a small surprise, and then he discussed it with great interest, his eyes revealing a hint of inquiry.

The words were not finished, and then continued, "So far, I only have one movie released in mainland China, and it is not starring me, I thought, Paul Walker or Vin Diesel should have more fans here, but obviously, today's fans gave me a huge surprise, which is really rare. ”

Because of Lan Li's relaxed and cheerful answers, the atmosphere became a little more harmonious, and it seemed that everyone was adapting to today's occasion: what is it like for a superstar to attend a press conference?

In a roundabout way, the host replied, "The mainland audience has watched your work in other ways, and we are trying to keep up with the times, and at the same time, we have a deep understanding of your performance and your talent." It can be said that there is indeed a huge group of people in the mainland who like you very much. ”

Resource.

The corresponding words came to Lan Li's mind, how could he forget about it. Although the works that can be enjoyed by mainland cinemas are really limited, the development and convenience of the Internet era allow audiences to enjoy all the film works in the world and the entire film history without leaving home.

After reacting, Lan Li retracted his chin meaningfully, "I see." I think that's something to be sure about. I am still more accustomed to using my works to communicate than publicity, and the audience can always get a glimpse of my feelings and experiences as an actor in my film works. I should be a better way to communicate. ”

"Is it the same with 'gravity' this time?" the moderator finally cut to the chase at the right time.

The press conference then went back to its normal flow, with Lan Li officially discussing the film, talking about the "gravity" shooting anecdotes, the reverberations the film had in North America, the different character performances, and then talking about more works, such as "Drunken Country Folk" and "Edge of Tomorrow", including the feeling of winning EGOT at such a young age.

Because of the limited time of the press conference, there was not much in-depth discussion in the whole conversation, but some of the hottest topics were selected, and a few words of small talk were made to let the audience understand Lan Li more comprehensively and relatively simply, after all, this is only the first time Lan Li has come to the magic capital to promote-

Most of the craze is probably just a fun part of the fun, and only a very small part of the audience can really get to know the Blue Rites. Now is your chance.

There is no difficulty in this kind of small talk for Lan Li, it is like a simple review, no need for in-depth analysis, just memories.

The first phase of the press conference ended with ease, and then the second phase began, and the reporters on the scene finally waited for the moment to play.

"Lan Li, I heard about it when I was at the Berlin Film Festival before, you know a lot about Chinese films, in recent years, have you ever watched Chinese movies, and have you ever understood them?"

"Unfortunately, in recent years, I have hardly had time to watch movies because of my work. Not only Chinese-language movies, but all movies as a whole are getting shorter. "Now, if I have time, I am more inclined to read or play outdoor sports, but I consciously gradually distance myself from film to maintain the vitality of my creation." ”

"What about the old films, and what about the Chinese films and Chinese directors that you are most impressed by now?"

"'Infernal Affairs', 'In the Mood for Love', 'Farewell My Concubine'...... These works have left a deep impression on people, and I still vividly remember Mr. Yang/De/Chang's 'Guling Street Juvenile Murder Incident', and the nearly four-hour viewing process did not feel the slightest pain and pain, but a pure enjoyment. For the script, for the shot, for the atmosphere, the powerful power revealed by the film is undoubtedly one of the greatest charms of the movie. ”

Without any hesitation, Lan Li directly said the answer, and you can clearly feel between the lines that this is definitely an understanding that can only be reached after having an in-depth understanding and precipitation of Chinese movies. The only pity is that these films are relatively far away, and the modern part is an important missing.

Lan Li then said, "As for the Chinese director, personally, I am familiar friends with Lee/An, and we have met on different occasions many times. I still love his 'Brokeback Mountain' very much, and the emotions that belong to the East are delicate and restrained, but long and profound. ”

With Lan Li's answer, the next question followed, "So, if there is a chance to cooperate, would you be willing?"

"Cooperation?" Lan Li raised his eyebrows, "You mean, shoot a Chinese film? Or cooperate with a Chinese director?" Without waiting for the on-site reporter's answer, Lan Li said with a smile, "If it is a Chinese film, then it is a pity, I don't think my Chinese can be excellent enough to participate in it; and if it is a Chinese director, in Cannes in the first half of the year, Li and I also discussed the possibility of cooperation, but we still need to look at the schedule arrangement." ”

This was to be expected, but Lan Li didn't choose to call a spade a spade.

To be honest, the Chinese-language filmmaking industry is in decline, starting to decline since the turn of the millennium, and has now been left far behind by its East Asian neighbors, Japan and South Korea, and although it has been growing by leaps and bounds at the box office, the quality of the work is hard to compliment, and when it comes to co-productions, it's even more miserable.

The 80s and 90s, which belonged to the peak of Chinese films, are gone forever.

Lan Li didn't have any interest.

But in the end, he still did not tell the truth, but used Chinese as an excuse to cover up. As a layman in the mainland film industry, Lan Li also knows that the specific reasons for the regression of the entire film industry are very complex and cannot be generalized, he has no intention or ability to become a savior, and it is enough to remain objective and independent.

However, apparently the media reporters did not think so, and all of them were full of confidence, and the first question could not get a positive response, and then the second appeared, "So if a film company sends an invitation to allow you to appear in English and join the performance of Chinese films, are you willing to nod and agree?"

"I think there are still many excellent Chinese actors who are active, instead of looking for a foreigner to star in Chinese films, why don't you choose excellent Chinese actors?" Lan Li smiled, but his words revealed a weight and baptism, he really didn't have any interest in Chinese movies. "I don't think I'm the best choice. ”

After a slight pause, Lan Li then teased, "Or do you mean that I will play the vase?"