"We are very pleased to see the changes of the new generation of Chinese directors, not talking about ideals, not talking about beliefs, not talking about political demands, the driving force of the whole story is personal desire and social desire."

"I like the grasp of the narrative rhythm in "Incense", although the fragmentary plot structure seems very deliberate, but for a newcomer, he undoubtedly handed over an excellent work."

"In this boiling age, the compassionate Buddha is probably as exhausted as all living beings."

"The Uniform has reached a certain level in terms of image control, and inadvertently shows a unique personal temperament. It's so simple that every second evades the dramatic exaggeration. But unfortunately, the director's skills are not enough to support the complex feelings that he wants to express within this simple framework. ”

……

Xu is at the end of the film festival, most of the topical works have been screened, and "Variety" and "Screen" have used very surprising pages to report on these two films.

The media is quite tolerant of newcomers and new works, mostly praise, even if you are not welcome, it is a relatively objective point out of the shortcomings, not cynicism.

So the next day, Ning Hao experienced the feeling of becoming famous.

As soon as he came down from the room, he was surrounded by various domestic reporters in the hall, desperately trying to dig up some fierce information. There's no way, it's hard to write, this Chinese film can be called a total annihilation, only "Incense" has regained some face in the evaluation.

"Is there anything you'd like to say about your debut novel being so popular?"

"I really don't know what to say, I've been feeling like a dream since yesterday."

"Do you have any plans for your next movie?"

"Hehe, I haven't thought that far ahead."

"If you win. Who would you most like to thank for? ”

“……”

He was slightly confused and asked rhetorically: "Is there still an award for the parallel unit?" ”

"Absolutely. And its own jury. A female journalist did her literacy.

"Well, then I'll wait until I get the prize."

Ning Hao snorted and cautiously rushed out of the crowd, while Diao Yinan wore a pair of black-framed glasses and followed slowly and leisurely. Journalists were not interested in him. immediately arrested Chu Qing everywhere again, but the goods had been in battle for a long time, and they had already run away from the side door.

Tut!

Everyone, including those small European film dealers, couldn't wait to strangle her.

At the same time, half a street away from the hotel, Cheng Ying was reporting to Chu Qing: "MK2 said that there was a small drinking party in the evening and wanted to invite us over. ”

"How small is a small drinking party?" He thought it was funny.

"Play stupid, just invite dinner." Miss Cheng gave him a blank look.

"What time do they say?"

"Seven."

The thing pondered. Asked, "What time do you think we're going?" ”

"Uh, eight?"

"Just an hour? It's so kind. ”

"Nine o'clock, then!"

The girl understood what he meant, but also reminded: "Two hours is enough, don't play with it." ”

"yes, I know."

In fact, this is a bit of a sling mentality, if you put me together, I will also be disgusted and disgusted with you, although I have to cooperate with you in the end.

Just like when Lee Lian went to Hollywood, the first film was called "Lethal Weapon 4". With the intention already finalized, he waited two hours for the American producer to play a supporting role as a villain who appeared for seven minutes.

As a result, the film was released, and the audience score came out: Mel Gibson - 8.1. jetli――7.9。

In the second week, a company tailored a script for him, and it was the producer who was in charge of the project. This time, Li Lianlian made him wait for two hours, and the Yankee was still smiling.

If the audience likes it, you have to pretend to be a grandson, and in any industry, you can speak with a number of jù.

In fact, it is very sad to mention. Because of his own strength, the software and hardware have been crushed by others, so he has to rely on this naïve way to earn some face.

……

At nine o'clock in the evening, Chu Qing and Cheng Ying went to the appointment on time.

MK2 didn't dare to push it too tightly, lest the girl break the jar and smash all the pieces in her hands. So Dutron was not the slightest dissatisfied, but more and more like an old French gentleman, and hugged him affectionately.

Not surprisingly, it was a little surprising that Pierre Risian was also present. But then he thought, well, it should be a peacemaker.

Sure enough, I saw that the old man spoke first: "Chu, although those two movies are very distinctive, it's a pity that you didn't bring your own works this time." ”

"You've got to give me a break. But I've been reversing two films recently, and when I'm done here, it's almost time to start filming. ”

He had a good impression of this old man, and he was more respectful in his words, and said: "I won't tell you, after filming "Blind Well", I felt that I was in a very bad state, and I recuperated at home for a long time. ”

“oh！ So how are you feeling right now? The old man asked hurriedly.

"Well, it's okay, it shouldn't be fine."

"That's good, they're all damn experiential!" Reisian laughed.

"That's right, they're all damn experientialists!" He smiled in response.

"Then we're for the damn experiential, Sante!" Dutron seized the moment and raised his glass.

“sante！”

Chu Qing's French pronunciation is still decent, at least at the A1 level.

Then, the two sides pretended to be harmonious and chatted a few more words, and Dutron took out an initial contract and handed it to Cheng Ying. At this point, the atmosphere suddenly quieted down, Miss Cheng carefully examined it, and the other servants tacitly cut the big snail.

MK2 has a lot of appetite and wants to pack those four movies, and the treatment given is not the same:

"Blind Well" is the most lucrative, MK2 is responsible for the global agency, and Zhiqu has reduced the commission by 4%.

"Incense" is also a global agent, with the same commission as "This Summer", at 12%.

"Infernal Affairs" is the distribution right in France, and the conditions are average, just a number.

"Uniform" They don't seem to be very optimistic, they don't talk about agency, and they want to buy it out directly.

These four columns are quite sincere.

Chu Qing listened to Cheng Ying's explanation. Secretly think about it: Don't look at "Blind Well", they only need 8%, but where is the honor and market prospects of this film. It's all about earning.

"Infernal Affairs" is a turtle grandson, the kind that is comfortable when he goes out early.

There are two left, and he still wants to fight for "Uniform".

said that it was fighting, but in fact, it was to watch Cheng Ying and Duteron grunt with each other. The two talked for more than 20 minutes, and finally dug up another one: the DVD of "Uniform".

The moment it was negotiated. He felt that the whole person was loose, and he had this problem with his own investment, and he was frightened. Of course, Chu Qing still kept in mind that he would have to get to know other big dealers in the future, so as not to be blocked and had no way out.

……

Once you've finalized your intentions, there's nothing left to spare.

Dutron casually found an excuse to flash alone, but Pierre Risian didn't leave, and motioned for Chu Qing to sit down again.

"What's the matter, old man. What else do you have? He was in a much lighter mood, and casually dragged a Beijing film.

Cheng Ying was under no pressure and automatically converted into French slang.

"Haha!"

Reisan laughed, looked at Te Ji Ji with a round head and a round head, and took a slow sip of wine before saying: "That's the case, the Cannes Organizing Committee wants to ask you to be their film representative in China." ”

“……”

This time, Miss Cheng was stunned, she had never heard of this word, so she had to translate it literally.

"Ugh. What is this movie representative for? Chu Qing was also stunned.

"To put it simply, this is a qualification that can directly recommend films to the filmmakers and even the organizing committee."

He leaned back in his chair. Looking at this young man who has surprised himself many times, he explains: "You know, we have special filmmakers on all continents in order to collect those good films. But there are too many films produced around the world every year, and North America used to be the number one film, followed by Europe. However, in recent years, the industry in Asia has developed very rapidly, and filmmakers often have to pick out dozens of the most valuable works from thousands of works. That's a lot of work. Therefore, in those big industrial countries, we also set up a film representative as a helper. ”

"Didn't China have it before?" Chu Qing sorted out his thoughts and wondered.

"Hehe, do you think there should be?"

Resian asked rhetorically, and then smiled: "We analyzed the output rate of Chinese films from last year to the first half of this year, and found that the growth rate is frightening. In fact, to put it bluntly, this is a policy-oriented country, since you are ready to support the film industry, then we have absolutely reason to believe that the number of Chinese films in the next few years or even more than ten years will show a blowout. ”

He nodded, indicating understanding, and continued to ask, "Why are you looking for me?" ”

"In principle, our selection of film representatives does not include film companies, producers, directors and actors, because there will be self-interest involved. We tend to find some, such as college professors, senior film critics, film festival planners, etc. We started with Professor Zhang Xianmin, but then we felt that you were more suitable. ”

Reesian stretched out his stubby fingers, pressed them one by one, and said, "Independence, purity, judgment, ability, and influence!" Jia Zhangke's two works, one by Lou Ye, one by Wang Xiaoshuai, one by Jiang Wen, one by Wang Chao, one by Ning Hao, and one by Diao Yinan...... You've been in contact with almost all the new generation of directors, so you can balance their relationships and help new people constantly. Just as you brought "The Blind Well" to Berlin, you brought "This Summer", "The Uniform" and "Incense" to Cannes, and every time we were pleasantly surprised, we love and look forward to this unknown in you. ”

“……”

He blushed a little, was embarrassed by the praise, paused, and said, "Is there a limit to this, can I recommend a film like my own acting?" ”

"Of course you can, as long as you think it's good enough, and we believe in your professionalism."

"Uh......"

Chu Qing licked his lips, and there seemed to be nothing to ask about this, but with one last bit of hesitation, he said, "Then I'll take it?" ”

"Haha, Chu, this is definitely not an easy job, when you understand its hard work, I'm afraid you will resent me, an old man."

Reisan touched his half-bald head and smiled, "In return, I'll give you the highest level of representation." You can directly hand over to the organizing committee, and they will give priority to the films you recommend to be the main competition or parallel sections. At the same time, you will become a true descendant of Cannes! (To be continued.) )