The sound of the shutter gradually subsided, the flashing lights gradually dissipated, and the scene of the press conference gradually revealed its original appearance, the venue that can accommodate 300 people was full, full, and full of spectators; cameras were placed in the central aisle and the open space on both sides, recording was being made, and the busy figures stuffed the surrounding space without gaps; behind the venue there was a large number of staff members standing bustlingly, crowded with people, and the figures of excitement and excitement were surging in the shadows without lights.

The interior is always filled with a surging and scorching atmosphere, like the rising sun in the morning, filling the entire space.

It was the fifth day of the Berlin Film Festival, and the first press conference at 9 a.m. was about a small-budget independent film, but the press conference hall was so crowded that not only were the seats sold out early, but even the staff couldn't wait to come in and join in the fun, as if the focus of the entire festival had gathered.

At this year's Berlin Film Festival, although there was Meryl Streep's gimmick of accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award, the overall competition unit was silent and starry.

Among the shortlisted members of the main competition are Christian Petzold, who is considered to be the representative of the "Berlin School", an independent film movement started by young German filmmakers, and the girl who wrote the original version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" The script of Nikolaj-Arcel includes Mads-Mikkelson, the last superstar of Danish cinema, Diane-Kruger, who broke through the world as a model-turned-actress, and Alicia-Vikander and Lea-Seydoux, who are highly regarded among the new generation of actors......

However, the influence of these filmmakers is limited to Europe, and even within Europe is far from being significant. When it comes to directors, actors or screenwriters who are well-known and influential in the world, even American actor Billy Bob Thornton is not counted, this famous Hollywood bad boy, his influence on the world stage is really limited.

Perhaps, Vittorio-Taviani and his younger brother Paolo-Taviani are the biggest names at this year's Berlin Film Festival, the two brother directors who enjoy a pivotal position in the Italian film industry, won the Cannes Palme d'Or in 1977 for "My Father, My Lord", and received the Venice Lifetime Achievement Award in 1986.

However, the Taviani brothers are in their 80s and are gradually entering the later years of their artistic careers, and it can be said that it is difficult to rely on them to attract attention and create topics.

Looking at the shortlist of the entire main competition unit, the "detachment" created by Tony Kaye and Lanley Hall is undoubtedly the hottest spot that has attracted the most attention. The former has gained a foothold in the European art scene with the "American X-Files" 14 years ago, while the latter, like a comet, has risen rapidly in the past two years and is now one of the leading figures of the new generation.

Especially Lan Li, "Fast and Exciting / Love 5", "Love Crazy", "Anti-Cancer Me", three works and three steps, enjoy super popularity around the world, not to mention, in this year's awards season, with the excellent performance of the two works, Lan Li has occupied a place, the Oscar nomination list just announced, this is the best proof, there is no doubt, Lan Li has become the most watched topic maker at this year's Berlin Film Festival.

As a result, the "detached" press conference was so pompous! There were not enough press seats for 300 press conferences, and the staff of the film festival actually participated in it, and the press conference at 9 o'clock in the morning was actually crowded.

This kind of treatment can only be enjoyed by top Hollywood superstars such as George Clooney and Brad Pitt, and such a grand occasion is not comparable to Cannes, but it is comparable to Venice, which is really rare in Berlin, which has always been cold and serious.

Even the well-informed Tony Kaye couldn't help but show a look of surprise at this time, turned his head, and then saw the surprise in Lan Li's eyes, and the two exchanged glances, and both chuckled. The excitement and success of the press conference meant that "detachment" won more attention, which was undoubtedly a good start.

Just then, a voice came from the side of the stage, "The press conference is now open, and reporters can start asking questions." ”

It was supposed to be the host of the press conference who spoke, and Lan Li couldn't help but chuckle, "Is it just now? Hasn't the question session started?"

Lan Li shrugged his shoulders slightly, raised his hand and picked up the mineral water bottle in front of him, unscrewed it, and raised his head to take a sip of water. The strange thing is that the whole venue fell into silence, and all the eyes fell on Lan Li, which made Lan Li pause slightly in his action of lifting the mineral water, and looked at Tony suspiciously.

Tony deliberately turned sideways, facing Lan Li, and chuckled, "The question session has begun, but you haven't named any reporters, and they can't stand up and ask questions." ”

Rare to see, Lan Li was slightly stunned. He always thought that in the press conference of the film festival, the host was responsible for the appearance and control, which was the case with the Toronto Film Festival, but he did not expect that the European film festival was more free and more casual, and the press conference was completely free-range like an audience meeting.

The smile on the corner of his mouth rose a little helplessly, "I'm sorry, this is the first time I've attended such a grand film festival, and it seems that I still have a lot to learn." Lan Li said lightly into the microphone, then raised his right hand and gestured, giving Tony the space to control the whole situation.

Unexpectedly, Tony said into the microphone, "Does anyone want to ask Lan Li a question?"

Brushing and brushing, the right hands of all the reporters in the audience were raised in half, and some people even couldn't bear the excitement, and their bodies left the chair slightly, raising their right hands as high as possible, and they were constantly shaking, hoping to attract Lan Li's attention. As a result, the venue suddenly became an arm forest, a dense forest swaying in the wind, which was truly spectacular as far as the eye could see.

Such a scene, it can be called a scene. Lan Li's right hand holding the mineral water paused in mid-air, turned his head to look at Tony's gloating expression, and then turned his head to look at Sammy and Betty and the others on the other side, and finally could only put the mineral water back on the table, "So, the first question ......" Lan Li looked at the audience, swept it casually, and then politely stretched out his hand and pointed in one direction, "This lady, yes, this lady with a blue scarf." ”

In an instant, the other raised right hands were put down in unison, and then everyone looked at the reporter in unison, she also stood up, and said into the microphone in front of her, "Lan Li, I'm Anna from 'Screen' magazine, this is your first visit to the Berlin Film Festival, what is your impression of this place, how do you feel?"

The standard official question gives the actors or crew the opportunity to "show love" to the festival.

"I think I'll go with the word 'passion'. After Lan Li finished speaking, a low laugh rang out at the scene, and even Lan Li himself couldn't help but laugh, "I know, I'm also a little surprised by this choice." But the truth is, this is exactly what I have seen of Berlin in the last eighteen hours. ”

"Since arriving at the airport yesterday, the city has been showing me a rich history, friendly cinephiles, and a rare atmosphere. Yesterday afternoon, I met a group of lovely fans in front of the hotel, and one of the boys presented me with a 'detached' movie poster, which was the first time I saw the poster. Lan Li said with a smile, "Just before the press conference, other fans heard about it and gave me a brand new poster. I can't think of a better way to start this film festival. ”

"Maybe a brilliant sunny day can do it. Tony, who was sitting next to him, complained without warning, and the reporters couldn't help but laugh.

Lan Li couldn't help but reply, "If you came from London, you wouldn't say that." To put it mildly, as soon as the weather in London darkened, the reporters at the venue immediately burst into laughter, and the laughter was so enthusiastic that it interrupted Lan Li's follow-up words, and he had to retract his smile and pause for a moment before continuing.

"Not only that, but last night, I went to the cinema to see this year's exhibits, where I met a lot of people and we shared a lot of opinions about the films. I was really impressed by their enthusiasm and initiative. Lan Li shrugged his shoulders slightly, "So, yes, enthusiasm, this is my first impression of the Berlin Film Festival." ”

Decent questions and decent answers, but Lan Li's calm and humorous style enlivened the atmosphere of the venue.

Immediately afterwards, Lan Li clicked on a second reporter in a forest of raised arms, "You regretfully missed the Golden Globe Awards ceremony two weeks ago because of the filming of Edge of Tomorrow, how do you feel about this? Also, can you tell us about the work 'Edge of Tomorrow'?"

Asking questions is still the official form of politeness, but the subject matter is slightly sharper.

However, this is not difficult for Lan Li, "Whether it is a film work that has just been completed, or an award ceremony that is unfortunately absent, it is another story." This is Berlin, and if I don't want to be ousted from the stage by the Organiser, I think we'd better get back to today's focus, what do you think?"

Avoiding the sensitive topics without rampage and reluctance to divert the topic, the joking tone succeeded in making the reporters chuckle again. The third question, of course, became much more normal, "Can you tell the audience about the work of 'Detachment', and is there any interesting thing worth sharing about working with Tony Kaye?"