After all, this is an authentic commercial film, and it has nothing to do with literary and artistic connotations.

Even if I was happy at the beginning, I wanted to run the film festival, but both China Film and Media Asia thought that they were going to promote the purpose of exhibition and sales, and they didn't think that they would make a big surprise as soon as they turned around. They also watched the film, and it was a strange victory, quite the style of several famous directors with unique styles in Europe and the United States. The rhythm is bright, the shape is scattered but the spirit is not scattered, and the old shots are scattered with a sense of history with a faint pretence.

Of course, now being shortlisted has also given everyone quite a lot of confidence. Especially the team in Venice, who have been in contact with filmmakers from all over the world for several days, has made them even more confident. Although I haven't seen the movie yet, there is still no shortage of people who come to ask for the price with the mentality of picking up leaks, after all, the Berlin Golden Bear Award at the beginning of the year has just passed, and the name Happy is still a little attractive.

The news came back to China, and even China Film did not expect it. So much so that Han Sanpin had to personally confirm it again, "Is the news reliable?" ”

"No problem, the local media has already covered it. Manager Yu personally followed the presiding officer. The assistant confirmed, "Mr. Han, this is a good thing, do we want to follow up on the propaganda work?" ”

Han Sanpin pondered for a moment, recalling how many times he chatted with the young man Xingxing, and always felt that he was too calm, his eyes were empty, and he was not a thing in the pool. While appreciating his talent, I also want to tie him firmly to Zhongying's chariot, but now it seems that I can't hold it down. I caught a glimpse of today's newspaper entertainment headlines. "The global box office of "Titanic" has exceeded 1.7 billion US dollars, and the domestic box office has exceeded 300 million...... "It is impossible not to shake, as the leading brother of domestic films, no matter what the purpose is, whether it is to support quality films or support new directors, the purpose is to make a profit." China Film is newly established, how can he, as the number one, not do anything.

"This young man is not very ambitious."

"However, domestic films are rotten in a pool, and they do need fresh DC injection." He also wanted to see if it would work for China to go down the commercial route.

The Venice Film Festival was held in September, and it was not until December that there was a good schedule, after all, now the country is a world of "shipwrecks", and even movie theaters are not willing to get along with money. However, at the end of the year, Chenlong Films entered the competition, and it was impossible to maximize benefits.

The assistant breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Han Sanpin, and couldn't help reminding: "There is news from Mr. Yu that the film will be sent to Japan to participate in the Tokyo International Film Festival at the end of October." ”

The Tokyo International Film Festival is the second largest venue in the world as the second largest box office venue in the world, and it has always been attractive to films that aspire to earn yen. Han Sanpin naturally knew about this, and waved his hand unimpressedly, "If the Tokyo International Film Festival wants to expand its influence, it will definitely send out invitations, and most of them will win awards." That's a good thing, let's go about it. ”

China's 100-year history of humiliation is in great contrast to the once culturally prosperous and splendid kingdom of the Celestial Empire. This contrast brings an inferiority complex to Chinese people all over the world, and they greatly admire everything in Europe and the United States. Even envy and worship Japan across the water. Whereas human beings are social animals. And desperately desire to be recognized by others. The need for this recognition extends to the entire ethnic group, which is reflected in the desire of the Chinese to be recognized and praised by other countries.

Chinese films have won few international awards in recent years, and every award-winning film will inevitably be sought after by all parties.

Mainland films have made a name for themselves in Venice, and they have to make a few plans. In 1991, he won the Silver Lion Award in Venice for the first time with "The Red Lantern Hangs High", and in 1992, he won the Golden Lion Award and Best Actress Award again in 1992. Although some people have counted Lao Zhang by exposing the ugly side of the Chinese to meet foreigners, it is undeniable that both films were sold in China after winning awards. Zhang Yimou, who has been living on the meager salary of the film factory and burying himself in filming, has also advocated the taste of getting rich since then, and has been out of control since then.

Some say that after a film is nominated for an Oscar, it will increase its box office by at least $20 million. But it is not absolute, after all, this is China, and anything that hinders policy cannot be wrong.

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Founded in 1932, the Venice Film Festival is the world's first international film festival, so it is also known as the "father of international film festivals", and many great directors have made their names here for decades.

The participation process of the Nice Film Festival is as follows: the film company submits the film registration recommendation to the film festival, and after the evaluation by the film festival experts, the qualified films will receive an invitation to the film festival, and the unqualified ones can only be promoted in the peripheral exhibition area at their own expense.

So as early as the end of July, not long after the post-production of "Crazy Smoking Gun" was completed, Happy had submitted a recommendation to the Venice Film Festival in the name of three joint companies, which can be described as a success. The English name of the movie is not a literal translation, but "Lock, StockandTwoSmokingBarrels", which means "lock, stock, two smoking guns". It is also a British saying, which translates as "open up and fight".

A week after submitting the application recommendation, Mountain and Sea received an invitation to the Venice Film Festival jury, but it is still unknown whether it will be shortlisted. It is only now that the Venice Film Festival has announced the shortlist, and "Crazy Smoking Gun" is impressively listed in the main competition unit.

When the news was confirmed by China Film, several domestic media immediately reported that at the age of 22, many people are still preparing for the college entrance examination in high school classrooms, but he has already walked to the forefront of many older generation of film artists. Many media compared him with Zhang Yimou, which is quite a "second Zhang Yimou". But if you are happy to hear this, you will definitely not be so happy.

Because of the hype of the previous filming, it is also very famous in Hong Kong, and after hearing the news, Hong Kong's "Film Fortnightly" also sent a team to Venice to track the news.

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"I'm so tired!"

Happy was calling to confirm tomorrow's premiere, and he was greeted by a woman wearing a plain Luo skirt but could not hide her natural beauty, with a pair of slender legs and a perfect face, and walked towards him with a smile, it was Li Jiaxin. Naturally, she took his arm and hung her head on Happy Shoulder. Happy is also wearing a cold shirt, standing with her, like a pair of beautiful people.

Since the two confirmed their relationship, they have dominated the headlines almost every month, from kissing on the street, advancing honeymoons, and living together phantoms...... All this simply makes the men who love Li Jiaxin in Hong Kong jealous to death, and the two of them do not shy away from it, which also greatly satisfies the public's voyeurism-selfishness. It is said that being a man wants Li Ka-shing to sleep with Li Jiaxin, and he has already done half of it.

"Sit down and take a break." Happy and considerate, he took her hand and walked to the seaside gazebo, "Are there any more activities today?" ”

"There's still a L'Oréal party to participate in in the evening, so I said I'm tired." The beauty smiled sweetly and pretended to be coquettish. She has at most a small supporting role in the movie, and she doesn't even have a line. It's not for the red carpet to come to Venice together. Every international film festival is also a fashion event, and you can find the world's most famous fashion brands during the festival. Li Jiaxin is an advertising darling, and many international brands endorsed have activities during the film festival, which is enough for her to be busy.

Happy spread his hands and said helplessly: "I can't help you." I abducted you, your boss and agent are already resentful, if I interfere in your work again, I am afraid that I will brew bitter fruit. ”

Li Jiaxin was surprised: "How come, Ah Xin, you are too sensitive." Brother Chen never asked me about my private life. "Her agency is still Li Min's company, and there are always rumors that the relationship between the two is not very good, but Li Min will not treat her badly. Moreover, she and her current agent Chen Shanzhi have also cooperated for more than ten years, and both parties have full trust.

I didn't say much about being happy, I smiled indifferently, "Then while there is still time, eat a full stomach, and you can't eat anything good on your body." ”

Li Jiaxin was also smart and didn't mention much, "Wow, you have the most research on food, what is the best thing here." ”

"You still know me, I'm sure I'll study the local food first wherever I go." Happy snapped his fingers to summon the waiter, and the two of them put their heads together and studied the menu. As he was talking, Chen Shanzhi had already come over to urge. Said hello with a happy smile and beckoned him to sit down, "Ah Xin is hungry, Brother Chen should sit down and have dinner together, it's still early for the event." ”

Chen Shanzhi sat down freely and said, "Kaizai hasn't congratulated you yet, the movie was shortlisted for the main competition unit and is expected to win the award." ”

"Lend you good words."

"There is really no one in the current circle who can be so brilliant at your age, let alone a talented director who has won numerous awards." Chen Shanzhi looked at his young face and was quite emotional, like most Hong Kong people's opinion, he also felt that happiness was stained with Li Jiaxin's light at the beginning, and it was very suspicious to eat soft rice, but now this thought has disappeared a lot. After all, youth is the biggest capital, who can determine his future. just a little regretful: "It's just that Ah Xin's role in this movie is too weak, and there is not a single line, I hope you can have more cooperation in the next movie." ”

Li Jiaxin complained, "Brother Chen, what are you talking about, it's too much." ”

I looked at her happily, just to meet a pair of smart and talking eyes, and I couldn't help but feel hot in my heart, it was not luck that she was beautiful and smart to have her current status. The two looked at each other and smiled, all without saying a word. However, he still replied to Chen Shanyi, "Brother Chen, don't worry, if there is a suitable role, I will naturally give priority to my own people." ”

"Oh, so you already have plans for your next movie?" Chen Shanzhi heard the meaning of the words.

Happy hesitated slightly, "There are a few ideas, which have not yet taken shape, and it depends on the situation." Of course, the most important job at the moment is still here, so let's keep our feet on the ground. ”