Hotel, terrace.

Chu Qing and Ju Wenpei sat across the table, he glanced at the outline, felt that there was no problem, and said, "You can start." ”

“OK！”

The photographer had already set up the camera, no makeup, no shading, and the dusk of Cannes was behind him, reflecting the faces of the two people.

After opening the two sentences, Ju Wenpei asked: "This is the first time you have participated in the film festival as a judge, do you have any special feelings?" ”

"No, I just participated with a learning attitude. It's actually a very leisurely time, but the festival is about to open, and we will have a lot of activities, so it is expected to be very busy. ”

He was wearing a white shirt and a cup of tea in front of him, and he looked very casual.

Ju Wenpei didn't think he had said it thoroughly, so he temporarily added a question and said, "Then what do you think you have gained?" ”

"Uh......"

Chu Qing paused and said, "It's still a collision between different cultures and different views." Because everyone looks at the film from a different angle, the other judges have more experience and experience than me, and their opinions are very inspiring to me. ”

After listening to this, the other party was still not satisfied, but he didn't continue to entangle, and said: "This year, six Asian films entered the competition unit, and two Chinese films participated in the screening, what do you think of this ratio?" ”

"Ouch, I'm afraid that people will ask me what I think, as soon as I ask you, you have to talk about opinions, but people can't live by opinions alone, they have to do something."

He made a joke and continued: "There are 18 films in the competition this year, and Asian films account for one-third, which I think is normal. Nowadays, Asian films as a whole are maturing and gradually transforming, such as Korean ......"

Chu Qing seemed a little hesitant when he said this, and said, "I talked to Pierre about this yesterday. Before 2000, he said, South Koreans would never have dreamed of breaking into Cannes. How can their young directors imitate us, like Yang Dechang, Wang Jiawei, Hou Xiaoxian. Then in 2000, they had an old gentleman named Lin Quanze, who reached the finals for the first time, and a delegation of more than 100 people came, but he didn't win any awards. In 2002, Lin Quanze came again, and this time he won the Best Director Award. ”

He took a sip of tea and said, "This year they have two films in the competition. The style was completely different, and the jury's discussion was intense. We only have one "2046", and "Ambush on All Sides" did not participate. Of course, it's not that winning awards or the number of awards can represent the level of the film, but I think the progress of Koreans is obvious to all. On the contrary, our own market has just been opened, and the industrial chain is not yet mature. This comparison between the top and bottom is definitely not a gap of several years. ”

"It's like Cannes, they think of this as a long-term stronghold, you look at the Korean Pavilion by the sea. It's all about where adults are placed, just to train specialized film sales talents. They belong to using the power of the state to do large-scale overseas marketing, which is terrible. ”

“……”

Although the other party has been quite tactful. Ju Wenpei was still uncomfortable listening to it, and retorted: "I admit that Korean cinema is developing very rapidly, but I am also sure of it. They will never be able to make works with such strong cultural and historical momentum as "Farewell My Concubine" and "Red Sorghum". Therefore, even if Korean films are booming now, I think it is temporary, and the biggest potential stocks are still in China. ”

"Uh, yes, yes."

Chu Qing sipped his tea and said casually.

"Mr. Chu, if you have different opinions, we can communicate them." She was visibly dissatisfied.

"I said you can broadcast it?" He laughed.

“……”

choked her with a word, and even the answer just now may not be broadcast.

The atmosphere suddenly fell into a cold scene, and after a while, Ju Wenpei revealed the unpleasant topic and asked: "Let's talk about the film festival, Quentin is the president of the jury this year, how do you feel about him?" ”

"He's very warm, he's very talkative, and he has a unique cinematic philosophy, well, I admire him."

"What about the others, are there any that impress?"

"Tilda Swinton, we've talked a little bit and it's speculative."

"Have you ever thought about going to Europe or the United States?"

"Uh......"

He thought about it quite seriously for a few seconds and said, "No matter what kind of play, the main thing is to look at the role." ”

"You mean, if the role is good, the small film doesn't matter, and if the role is bad, the big movie may also be rejected?"

"Yes, that's what it means." Chu Qing said firmly.

“……”

Ju Wenpei's face was not obvious, but he was complaining in his heart, big brother, who in the circle doesn't know that you are afraid of your wife?

In this way, the two chatted until late. Chu Qing didn't let them go back, he made his own east, and invited everyone to have a meal. The atmosphere at the banquet was much more relaxed than the interview, after all, they were comrades, and there was always a sense of intimacy overseas.

…………

In a blink of an eye, on May 13, the 57th Cannes Film Festival opened.

After half a month of brewing and foreshadowing, Cannes seemed to be boiling overnight. 5,000 media people, 8,000 market booths, 1,400 film screenings, plus countless tourists and a huge group of pickpockets...... This seaside town has exploded completely.

There's no way, it just relies on these gimmicks to hold the whole world, and even Hollywood can't get it.

This time, there are mainly five people in the Chinese army: one is the promotion group led by Yang Buting, chairman of China Film, who has set up a booth in the trading market, ready to sell their more than 200 films.

All the way is "2046" led by Wang Jiawei, Liang Chaowei, Zhang Ziyi, Kimura Takuya, Gong Li and other actors all came. There is also "Ambush on All Sides" led by Zhang Yimou, and Du Qifeng's new work "Big Event", which is also a screening film.

As for the "On the Road" produced by the studio, it is very shabby in comparison, and there is no momentum at all.

Guan Hu couldn't take a break, only Tang Wei and Wu Xiubo came over, and the two of them participated in the big scene for the first time, each more restrained than the other. Chu Qing didn't have much energy to take care of it, and was busy holding meetings, watching movies, and attending events all day long.

So, the bitter hero and heroine have to stay in the hotel, trying to pretend that they are a dog.

This year's opening film is Almodovar's "Bad Education". Two hours earlier, an official press conference had been held, and the jury had all appeared.

Quentin undoubtedly sucked 90 percent of the attention and successfully turned the press conference into his own show.

His words made Chu Qing unbearable, first pretending to compliment Cannes, and then suddenly started spraying, saying that when he was not famous, he watched a movie in France, but was blown away by the doorman.

The guy was on stage, almost dancing and shouting, "Hey! I'm from LA, USA. I'm in the movie, you're pushing me, FUCKING! ”

“……”

The audience immediately sweated wildly, and Ya was a patient.

……

"Hello! I've wanted to meet you for a long time! ”

In the hotel where the crew of "Ambush on All Sides" stayed, Chu Qing greeted Zhang Yi with a humble attitude.

"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be."

The national teacher patted the junior on the shoulder, smiled honestly, and said, "I always want to find a time to ask you out, but unfortunately I haven't had the chance." ”

To say both of them. There were a few times when they appeared together on a certain occasion, but they never talked to each other, and this time it was rare to meet abroad, so Chu Qing brought his subordinates to visit.

Although Zhang Yi's coffee position is high. is very easy-going in dealing with people, and chatted with Tang Wei and Wu Xiubo for a few words. At the same time, there were also Andy, Zhang Ziyi and Takeshi Kaneshiro.

The first two are familiar, and the latter is the first contact. Tsk, it's a handsome force! Just look at Cheng Ying and Tang Wei's little breath, their crackling eyes are full of sparks.

It's night. Chu Qing deliberately picked the time after the meal, because he didn't want to rely on it, just chatted casually. Zhang Weiping's scene is definitely a scene, this trip brought more than a dozen people, including the first floor of the hotel, and he was a local tyrant.

Zhang Yi held a cigarette, behaved relaxedly, and asked with a smile: "Xiao Chu, are you busy being a judge?" ”

"It was okay two days ago, but it was very busy when it opened."

"Well, Cannes is the most active."

The national teacher agreed, and said: "What do you think of this year's movie?" ”

"It's much stronger than last year, and the types are diverse."

Because it was a private conversation, Chu Qing was not worried about leaking the inside story, and said: "I really like the Japanese movie "Nobody Knows", the kid in it acted really well. There is also the American "Fahrenheit 911", which we watched and was simply one-sided. Tilda is also very serious about giving the actor to Bush Jr. ”

"Haha!"

The crowd burst into laughter. After all, as long as everyone likes the black Yankees, not to mention the Yankees and the Black Yankees, it will be cool to poke directly.

This time, Chu Qing mainly visited the door to exchange feelings.

You don't have to talk too much, and if you have too much, you will go too far, so after sitting for a while, he took his leave. Liu Dehua also got up and said to send them downstairs.

He didn't refuse, because he knew that something must be wrong with the other party. Sure enough, as soon as he got into the elevator, Andy put his arm around his shoulders and said, "Qingzai, I recently made a movie project, do you want to do it together?" ”

"What's the content?"

"It's called Asian Rising Star Director, and the first batch of six new directors is going to be selected......"

"And sponsorship?"

He interrupted with a smile.

"Hey, how do you call sponsorship, it's support!"

Andy's face was full of seriousness, and he said: "At present, it is only a preliminary idea, and it has not been implemented yet. The only thing that is certain is that we take all the risks, but we also give the directors a certain cost guideline. How's that, is there any interest? You are in charge of the mainland, and I am in charge of Hong Kong and Taiwan, which is unparalleled in the world! ”

"Boss, you can't find the money to invest, so you came here to fool me, right?" That thing wasn't fooled at all.

"Haha!"

Liu Dehua was instantly exposed, and he was not embarrassed, and laughed: "I know you have a heart, but I don't believe others yet!" ”

"Uh......"

Chu Qing thought for a moment and said, "You give me the plan another day, I'll take a look first." ”

“OK！ I'm doing my best! ”

Andy got a word from him, and he was in a good mood, so he sent the little brother out of the hotel gate directly before turning around and going upstairs.

On the way back, Cheng Ying and Tang Wei looked extremely excited, and the energetic Balabala "Takeshi Kaneshiro is so handsome", and Wu Xiubo helplessly acted as a background board.

The hotel of the two of them is far away from the city, and they have to take a taxi back, which is a necessary expense, and they can't make people pay for it. Thanks to Fan Xiaoye's thoughtfulness, he sent a full-time assistant, who was actually responsible for paying the bill.

As for Chu Qing, he was walking on the side of the road, and there were vehicles whizzing by. From time to time, you can also see some little stars wearing cheap dresses and pretending to be scratching their heads.

He was quite depressed in his heart, this time he came to Cannes was different from before, he seemed to have experienced, seen, and thought of many things. But these things are too annoying, and they are inextricably entangled in the mind.

Confused, but stirring, trying to earn that little bit of light. (To be continued......)