In the afternoon of the next day, the screening of "Promise" officially began. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Zhang Zifang is more familiar with the film festival officials here, the producer she has been cooperating with over the years, and she is also one of the more well-connected Chinese filmmakers in the European film circle, plus almost every one of her films can sell some money in Europe, so "Promise" is rented as the third largest of the several theaters that the entire film festival stipulates can play films.

It was reported in advance, and the producers of "The Promise" also mobilized their relationship over the years, and put some advertorials in some local media in Berlin in advance.

Moreover, some of the old friends Zhang Zifang has made in the past few years when he went to Europe, those film directors, actors, producers, distributors, film critics, etc., at this time, they will also help advocate in advance, write a little text expressing great expectations for the movie, some introductions to the director himself, and so on.

Her team even made appointments with several local newspapers and magazines in advance, and after Zhang Zifang first arrived in Berlin, she seized the time to do an exclusive interview, which was published in the newspapers shortly after...... All of this, coupled with the reputation of Zhang Zifang's film itself among the audiences who love literary films in Europe, have made the first screening of "The Promise" usher in a relatively good start.

It can be said that this is a good start accumulated over many years.

I can't envy it.

Before the screening began, Li Qian took Qin Jingjing, Fu Xuelong, and his administrative assistant Qin Nuo to help at the door of the theater where "Promise" was to be screened.

However, it basically doesn't help.

In the past ten years, I have been to Europe so many times, and the team behind Zhang Zifang is already very familiar with coming to Europe to participate in the film festival.

Then, Li Qian came, except for posing for a while for the reporters to take pictures, he could only watch at the door of the theater for a while, and then went in and waited for the screening.

In fact, Zhang Zifang didn't need it anymore, but her producers still made large promotional posters in advance, and also printed promotional brochures that are said to be thousands of copies.

As long as you enter the door to watch a movie, it will be sent, and it will be delivered when you pass by.

Li Qian also took a copy in his hand, went in and waited for the screening, then opened it and looked at it carefully.

To put it bluntly, over the years, one after another, the promotion within the best of my ability is not actually the current "Promise", but to continue to spread the brand of director Zhang Zifang and the influence of her film works in Europe.

In contrast, the preparation of the "Red Sorghum" crew in publicity is a little shabby.

After receiving the invitation to participate in the exhibition, the publicity department has begun to prepare, and also made a number of albums and brochure designs, and finally Li Qian selected one, printed it, and sent it before Li Qian. In addition, the publicity department also asked if they wanted to make posters or something.

Li Qian thought about it at the time, he originally went to Berlin to participate in the film festival, he just wanted to brush up on his artistic style, and it didn't matter so much whether he won the award or not, and it didn't seem to be so important whether the film could sell for some money in those countries in Europe, so at that time, the crew would probably only organize so many people to go over together, and if they had to toss the poster or something, it would be too tiring and complicated.

So, he waved his hand and didn't do it.

Perhaps for the vast majority of filmmakers in China, it is worth being greatly pleased to be shortlisted for the three major European film festivals, even if it is not the main competition unit, and then, just like Zhang Zifang showed, rushed over with the greatest hope, publicized and worked everywhere, striving to even if he did not win awards and failed to become famous, at least he was familiar with the literary and film circles in Europe.

But for Li Qian, that's not the case.

First, he is not Zhang Guoshi, this "Red Sorghum" is not the other "Red Sorghum", and this time and space is not another time and space, so although he finished cutting it and looked back, he felt that compared with Zhang Guoshi's version of "Red Sorghum", which was still slightly immature and rough in terms of technique, level, and vision when he was a fledgling, he would also be more stinky and proud, and he felt that his version, after absorbing the essence of the other party and making up for the shortcomings, should actually be steadily surpassed in many aspects.

In particular, as a practice work positioned as an "experimental film" in his heart, when he made this movie, he was quite bold, and the character performance and story cutting will not talk about it for the time being, just talking about the most admired use of ink in Zhang Guoshi's original work and the intention of the lens, Li Qian feels that his version of the work should be much better than him!

First, I have the original work in my heart to lay the foundation, where people are amazing, where there are slight flaws, and where can still be imagined, these things have been thoroughly studied by the domestic film circle for more than 20 years after Zhang Guoshi's version of "Red Sorghum" became famous in the world, and many things have been conclusive, Zhang Guoshi himself talked about the filming process of the film in some in-depth interviews, and some of his own feelings and regrets, Li Qian basically knew it - this is equivalent to standing on the shoulders of giants and starting again!

Second, after all, Li Qian is a graduate of the Photography Department of the Film Academy, and he is good at playing photography, light, and color. Maybe if you let him create it out of thin air, he may not really be able to shoot something that surpasses the original "Red Sorghum", but with the other party's finished product, and it is a work that has been cleaned up of success or failure, and then he can make a similar product freely, of course, it will not be so difficult.

What's more, from the beginning of the filming of "The Legend of the New White Lady" to the filming of "Red Sorghum", Li Qian has led the team to shoot and produce many movies and TV series, and his experience is already quite rich!

Third, it's simple, in any time and space, the art of art must first have the real work, and then we can talk about fakes, reproductions, prints, and so on. If there is Zhang Guoshi in this time and space, and he also filmed a "Red Sorghum", even if he is far inferior to Li Qian's film, but Li Qian shoots again, there is a comparison, unless it is filmed far beyond one or two large-level realms of the original work, otherwise it will be difficult to get praise.

But now, no!

There is no Zhang Guoshi in this time and space, and there is no "Red Sorghum"!

Li Qian's version of "Red Sorghum" is the original work, and the screening of the Berlin Film Festival will be the first time it will be shown in front of the public and the group.

Not to mention that there is a certain amount of transcendence over the original.,Even if it's not surpassed.,There are flaws.,But even if you get seven or eight points of charm from the original.,At least it's at a relatively high level.。

However, the work is good, in another time and space, Zhang Guoshi can win the award with "Red Sorghum", it does not mean that Li Qian will definitely win the award with a brand-new "Red Sorghum" in this time and space, and a "Red Sorghum" that is not inferior or even wins!

This logic does not hold!

Time and space have changed, the times have changed, people have changed, all kinds of things, whether they are the same, whether they are the same, in short, Li Qian never thought that he would definitely win the award if he followed a "Red Sorghum".

This is number one.

Second, in many ways, he doesn't value this award as much as other filmmakers in China, or even a group of people related to "Red Sorghum", such as Qi Jie, such as Fu Xuelong, the main cinematographer and director of photography of this film, and Qin Jingjing, the heroine.

First of all, because he is a director who attaches more importance to the commercial performance of a film, at least he has to talk about humanistic colors and artistic achievements on the basis of commercial success, and secondly, the experience of his previous life in another time and space also clearly tells him that the decline of the three major European film festivals and the decline of literary films are inevitable.

So for him, if he wants to practice "Red Sorghum", then shoot, after filming, he feels that he has gained a lot, and he is also very satisfied with the cut out of the film, which is enough.

Box office, it is estimated that it is unlikely to be a big hit, but after all, it is his own director's work, and there is basically no pressure to return to the cost, so that's it.

As for the film festival in Europe, I still have to come, but whether I can win the award after coming is completely stress-free, and the purpose of coming is actually very simple: people always have dreams, what if they come true?

Moreover, no matter whether he can go back with some harvest this time, it is unlikely that he will have time to make literary films like "Red Sorghum" in the next few years.

The global market for movies is undergoing earth-shaking technological innovation due to the progress of science and technology and the changes of the times.

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The screening room was nearly full.

Many European audiences, perhaps Berlin natives, or they don't know from which country they came to see a film at the festival, at this time, everyone sat in the screening room, and there was basically no loud noise - perhaps as a domestic newspaper commented on Zhang Zifang's film: buy a ticket, go in and sit down, and then you don't have to do anything, just enjoy your 100-minute film journey with peace of mind. Because, Zhang Zifang can always fill your heart with warmth.

Zhang Zifang came in last, and behind him, he also came in together, Li Qian's eyes were sharp, and he immediately saw the two cameras hanging around their necks - they were Dongfang faces.

In China, Zhang Zifang is a director who is difficult to define. She is considered by some people to be a "European" because her things are more popular in Europe, but this argument is difficult to stand, because Zhang Zifang's photographs have always been people and things rooted in China.

Therefore, she is just stuck in the middle of the two, and thus has become the favorite of a considerable number of literary and artistic workers, cultural people, intellectuals, petty bourgeoisie and literary and artistic youth.

Li Qian knew that for Zhang Zifang to come to Europe to participate in the film festival, the domestic film circle and media circle were almost excited, but they were disappointed again and again, and they continued to be excited.

Like this time, according to Li Qian, as soon as the invitation to the Berlin Film Festival was issued, China knew that two films were selected for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival this year, and they were suddenly a little excited and looking forward to it.

For Zhang Zifang, it must be hyped up, all kinds of reports, all kinds of interpretations, all kinds of predictions, regardless of whether Zhang Zifang herself wants to or not, for the sake of commercial interests, she must cooperate a little.

For Li Qian, and the rumored "Red Sorghum" that he had filmed in 2001 was shortlisted this time, the domestic people were surprised and full of expectations - once Li Qian and "Red Sorghum" rubbed off with the award, in fact, it has just been shortlisted now, and domestic reporters have already begun to get excited.

It's not just that Li Qian won an award, but the key thing is that there are stories and stalks here! -- Master Qin Wei and Qin have made a mockery of Li Qian's inability to make movies and his lack of film art!

Now it's okay, after he finished mocking with his front foot, Li Qian didn't fight back, just played a strange "open breakup", but when he turned his head, a movie that had been made before Master Qin made a mockery trick was actually shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival!

It seems to be a bit of a slap in the face!

Looking at the lively people, it has never been a big deal, this will be a kung fu, in fact, the domestic dynamics of Berlin, although I don't have too many expectations, but in fact, pay attention to it!

Of course, the focus is not on Zhang Zifang, because unless Zhang Zifang suddenly wins the award, it is difficult to have any sensational big news and gossip in China, the focus is on whether "Red Sorghum" can take away a couple of jujubes from the Berlin Film Festival - even if it is a consolation award, it is enough for the domestic media to play for a while and slap the face happily!

Therefore, this time, several media outlets that arranged reporters to come to the Berlin Film Festival for interviews, almost every one of them made an appointment with Minghu Culture, and Qi Jie chose one after a thousand choices.

It is said that he is a well-known pen in the industry and a well-known young film critic in the industry.

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When Zhang Zifang and the others came in, the prescribed screening time was already about to arrive.

Soon, the world premiere of The Promise began.

It is also a good story of the relationship between people, an iconic shot full of warm colors, and a full of positive energy of true love in the world - Zhang Zifang has been filming for more than ten years, and the main tone has never changed.

I have to admit that this elegant and delicate female director is indeed a storyteller.

The 110-minute film, between 20 and 40 minutes, is slightly dull, but not serious, the overall narrative is smooth, and the local details are interesting.

The last shot of the film ended, and there were many sighs in the screening room.

Even Qin Jingjing, who was beside her, sighed clearly - a little lost, but a little satisfied, as if she was disappointed by the final ending of the story, but she was satisfied that she had seen such a movie that could touch her heart.

Then, silence.

After about ten seconds, the subtitles were still walking, and the applause suddenly rang out from the middle row, and then, the applause quickly resounded throughout the screening room.

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Li Qian deliberately got up late for a while, sat on the chair and discussed with Fu Xuelong and Qin Jingjing for a while, especially with Fu Xuelong, both of whom were from the photography department, and they were particularly interested in many of Zhang Zifang's shots.

Seeing that the people in the screening hall were almost gone, Li Qian knew that they still had to prepare for the second screening, so he quickly got up and went out, and when he was about to reach the door, he stretched out his hand to Zhang Zifang, shook hands, congratulated her on the success of the premiere, and praised her for making a rare masterpiece.

Insiders praise insiders, especially easy to scratch itches.

For example, Li Qian and Fu Xuelong specifically mentioned the angle and lighting of several lenses, and they immediately heard Zhang Zifang's look of heart, which was simply a bosom friend.

In other words, there seems to be no director of literary films and literary and artistic films who doesn't like to play with the camera!

Seeing Zhang Zifang's red-faced appearance, Li Qian smiled and quipped, "Sister Zhang, you are in high spirits, it seems that those reporters and critics just now gave good reviews?"

Zhang Zifang was a little overwhelmed at this time, nodded, and said modestly: "Everyone thinks there is a breakthrough, just the shot you just talked about, two or three German and French film critics and friends have praised it just now, and I am really happy to hear you two professional photographers from professional classes also praise it!"

Li Qian smiled.

What he knew, there were indeed dozens of famous European film critics sitting in the screening room just now!

To put it bluntly, what those people represent is public opinion, that is, the trend of film criticism, and they are so unanimously optimistic about Zhang Zifang, to a certain extent, at least it means that Zhang Zifang's "Promise" should indeed fit the taste of these European artists.

Although they can't decide where the award belongs, their ability to coax a director's fame should not be underestimated. As the fame grows, in terms of film festival awards, it is naturally more likely to exert greater public opinion pressure on the judges.

In short, a good thing!

For Zhang Zifang, for "Promise", and even for the international reputation of Chinese films, it is a good thing!

Li Qian congratulated her from the bottom of his heart.

But unfortunately, there is no time for another deep chat.

Next to the screening room, there is a reporter with a camera around his neck waiting, and next, Zhang Zifang will definitely accept a wave of interviews and interviews, European and domestic.

And tomorrow morning, "Red Sorghum" will really appear in front of everyone for the first time, to be reviewed by the European people, European artists, and film critics.

As for whether you can win the prize...... Let them go to the ball!

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I want to say something, but I don't know what else to say.

If you shout again and ask for a monthly pass, how many tickets can you get?