Just as there are lucky tracks in some of the Olympic events, there are people who pray for good luck when the lottery decides the track, and even go to great lengths to win the tracks that "look favorable".

In Cannes, this kind of dark war began on the day the shortlist was announced, and the premiere schedule was a battleground for major producers, distributors, and even some famous directors, and they fought on the basis of: "A certain Palme d'Or winning film in the past premiered that night, at that point in time, so I want it too!"

Although it may not seem reasonable, in the field of art, no matter how powerful the creator is, he wants a little more luck.

This is the case with the worship ceremony before the start of Hong Kong films, and the same is true for the track competition before the film competition, which can probably also be regarded as a kind of sustenance for "fate" and "luck" in the field of literature and art.

Warner Bros. did help "Joker" secure an official fourth day – last year's "Family of Thieves" also premiered on its fourth day...

……

Cannes, the Marché du Film.

A few years ago, many Chinese buyers were "stupid and rich", so when a new Chinese buyer entered the Palais du Cinema, there might be an influx of overseas studios to recommend the film.

In the past few years, Chinese buyers are really stupid and have a lot of money, but the total number of batches of films bought by major Chinese buyers has exceeded 500, far exceeding the number of films released, and then, under the restrictions of policies and markets, the vast majority of films have not been able to get into theaters, and even video websites may not be willing to take over.

In addition, in 2018, the film and television industry ushered in a capital winter, and many Chinese buyers who were big enough to buy multiple batches of films at once have encountered the dilemma of broken capital chains, and the pressure on survival has increased sharply.

For a time, a large number of aggressive companies disappeared directly from this industry due to bankruptcy.

Many companies that barely survived chose an undignified way of not paying the balance to "survive with broken arms" due to financial constraints or "timely stop loss".

The so-called non-payment of the balance is the meaning of default, which should be placed in the country, and you will definitely be labeled as a laid...

There are some big companies among them!

Minghui Company has no intention of buying batches of films, they are just here to sell the copyright...

In other words, let's explore the bottom of the so-called world's largest film trading market.

At around five o'clock in the afternoon, Shen Ming and Wan Qian went to the trading market.

I came to my stall and asked, "How's it going?"

“… Not badly, except for "Nezha", which sold the copyrights of several countries. ”

"Huh?"

Dante said: "Animated films are very good, but the others are a bit difficult, and I have heard that in general, powerful companies will hold a drinking party and invite buyers from all walks of life!"

“… It's okay, we don't expect to sell much, just come over and see the excitement. ”

"Well," Dante continued, "why don't we have a movie night too?"

"Come on, you'll go to the person in charge of Fuji Xun later, and give them "The Great Escape" and "Sherlock on the Plains"..."

Movie night?

Cannes...

After a game, the average cost is more than 2 million euros, which is not cost-effective!

"What about our stall?"

"Keep it, it's like an exhibition counter, so much money to rent..."

……

Walk along the Corniche.

This wide, uncluttered promenade on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, with sandy bays on one side and luxurious resorts on the other, is a mix of ancient buildings from the last century and modern high-rises.

A green belt of palm trees in the middle of the street, where flowers bloom all year round and come alive in the sun.

But it's night, and the street lights are a little ambiguous...

"Why don't you speak?"

"There is a true meaning in this, and I have forgotten to distinguish it!"

Wan Qian smiled: "It's so interesting to talk to you!"

“… I'm a very interesting person. ”

"Yes, you're the funniest!"

"When is your movie coming out?"

"Tomorrow night, are you going to come and see?"

“… Let's take a look, no matter how you say it, you are also a competitor, you know each other and know yourself, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles!"

"The Party at the Southern Station", Diao Yinan's work...

It is said that after some Chinese filmmakers in the mainland won the Berlin or Venice Film Festival, they invariably put their main position in Cannes.

The cold and complicated relationship between men and women, the police and their antagonistic roles, this is what Diao Yinan has been interested in for a long time.

Since "The Uniform", he has been working according to this model.

"Southern Station" should also be a continuation and re-strengthening of the crime genre and the black style.

The thief played by Lao Hu is a silent character, with few words and a cold expression...

I don't know which of Shen Ming's words hit the laugh, Wan Qian laughed loudly: "Haha!"

Finally waiting for her to finish laughing, Shen Ming asked, "... Shouldn't you girls all laugh 'hee-hee'?"

“… I'm 14 years older than you, and I'm called Auntie!"

"Hello Auntie!"

"That's good, Auntie will take you to eat something delicious!"

Wan Qian reached out to touch Shen Ming's head, and the wind ruffled her hair and touched Shen Ming's neck.

It's quite itchy.

Shen Ming touched his neck.

Wan Qian seemed to notice, took out a black leather band from her pocket, brushed her hair, and a simple ponytail came out...

"What are you looking at?"

“… It's nothing, you still look better with your hair tied up!" With his relationship with Wan Qian, it's not a big deal to praise the hairstyle...

"You like girls to tie ponytails?"

“… No, I mainly like pretty girls tied in ponytails!"

Wan Qian was speechless: "... You're genuine!"

"I've always been honest..."Shen Ming looked around: "I'm a little hungry, find a place to eat?"

"There's a restaurant over there. ”

……

Rue Ménardière, the main thoroughfare connecting Cannes New Town to the Old Town, is popular and has the atmosphere of a pedestrian street in the south of France.

It is a more down-to-earth place in Cannes.

Shen Ming and Wan Qian found a relatively large restaurant before sitting down, Shen Ming seemed to see a familiar figure, and his brows furrowed slightly...

Wan Qian was looking at the menu and noticed Shen Ming's expression: "What's wrong?"

“… I seem to see a friend. ”

"I'll go, you can meet acquaintances in France?"

Wan Qian followed his gaze: "... I know that, too!"

"Really, I'll take you to say hello to her?"

That one also noticed Shen Ming and had already stood up: "Shen Ming!"

"Yuna, what a coincidence!"

“… You're coming to Cannes too?"

"Yes, oh, this is Wan Qian, a very good actor, and a very good friend of mine. ”

Lin Yun'er also hurriedly introduced the girl sitting opposite her: "This is Jessica... My good friend..."

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