Seeing that everything was normal with the crew and the filming was going well, Lin Mu immediately transferred to the United States after staying in the crew for three days, and in New York, there was a high-level meeting of Viacom waiting for him. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Despite the tight schedule, Lin Mu took the time to go back to Los Angeles for a night with Julia Roberts, and then hurriedly boarded the return flight to Cannes, France.

He flew halfway around the world in one trip, and it took him a whole week. When he returned to the hotel, he realized that during the time he was away, there were still many people who came to look for him. In the list of visitors, the names of Luc Besson and Chen Qige caught Lin Mu's attention. In particular, Luc Besson came to him at this time, and his intention was a bit intriguing.

For this "Spielberg of France", Lin Mu is no stranger. In France in the 80s, there was the so-called BBC young director, which specifically referred to X, Carax (Benex, Besson, Carax). Luc Besson was once regarded as a trailblazer for young French directors, and whether he liked it or not, his films did epitomize French cinema in the 80s. In his famous work "Blue Sea and Blue Sky", Luc Besson's painstaking efforts to create a yearning for the sea and romantic feelings are naturally unparalleled, and his wonderful underwater cinematography may also benefit the directors of "The Piano Lesson" and "Titanic".

Lin Mu knows why Luc Besson came to him at this time, since the 90s, the boom of French art films has pushed French commercial films into an embarrassing situation, outside of France, it takes a lot of courage to make art films, because you have to face a serious problem of survival, in France it is different, if a film artist wants to make commercial films that cater to popular tastes, it seems to take more courage. Luc Besson is one such "anachronistic" director.

The morning after Lin Mu's return, Luc Besson visited again, and his fluent English dispelled Lin Mu's concerns about the communication between the two.

"Why did Mr. Besson suddenly think to come to me?" Lin Mu asked knowingly. The implication of his words is clear: French directors have always looked down on Hollywood films, and they believe that only French films are high art. As one of the best French directors, Luc Besson does appear a little out of place.

"I wrote a script and hoped that my husband would give me some guidance!" Luc Besson also doesn't directly pick out his own intentions, and the script exchange seems to be a good excuse, because Lin Mu is an excellent screenwriter himself.

"Killer Leon?" Lin Mu always felt that the name of this script was a little familiar, he quickly browsed the entire script, and when he closed the script, Lin Mu felt that his luck was really good, such a good script was sent to the door by himself. Speaking of the name "Killer Leon", many people may not know it, but when it comes to "This Killer is Not Too Cold", I believe many people are familiar with it. Lin Mu can now be completely sure of Luc Besson's intentions, and he is using this script to make overtures to Paramount. Between literary and commercial films, Luc Besson has made a choice.

"This is a very good script, and if it is made into a movie, it will definitely conquer a lot of audiences!" Lin Mu thinks that a good work can be regarded as a rare masterpiece. "But I have a suggestion, I wonder if Mr. Besson would like to hear it?"

"Of course." Luc Besson nodded.

"I can see this script as your transformation, and although I personally see this script, it does not mean that the French film industry will accept it." Lin Mu said as he watched Luc Besson's reaction.

"Actually, that's what I'm worried about!" Luc Besson himself was a little helpless.

"I wonder if you've considered going to Hollywood?" Lin Mu began to recruit talents for Paramount, "In fact, Hollywood can better identify with your current film values, and as the oldest film company in Hollywood, Paramount now needs talents like you to join." ”

"Paramount is willing to invest in this film?" In fact, this is what Luc Besson is most concerned about right now.

"If you want, I can buy this script now, and I can guarantee that you will be the director of this film in the future!" Lin Mu didn't write a blank check, and he had enough reasons to convince Paramount to invest in the film.

With Lin Mu's assurance, Luc Besson finally believed that he really liked his script and was willing to invest in it. Lin Mu hoped that Luc Besson would agree immediately, because he had all the contract documents with him. But Luc Besson was still a little hesitant, he had to choose not only the ownership of a script, but more importantly, the direction of his future development in the film industry, which made him have to be cautious.

Before leaving, Luc Besson told Lin Mu that he would give him an answer before the Cannes Film Festival ended. Lin Mu also knew that he couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry, and he was sure that Luc Besson would come back to him. As soon as Luc Besson was sent off, Lin Mu welcomed a second guest.

Lin Mu specially brewed a cup of tea for Chen Qige, and he still held the cup of coffee that Luc Besson had not finished drinking in his hand. It was understandable that Luc Besson came to find his own wood, but Chen Qige came to him at this time, which made him very confused. "Director Chen, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly!"

"I'd like to hear Mr. Lin's personal opinion on Chinese films?" Chen Qige asked very suddenly.

"Chinese-language films?" Lin Mu felt that this question was a little difficult to answer, not because Lin Mu didn't know Chinese movies, but because he knew Chinese movies too well, so he was afraid that he would leak his mouth if he was not careful, so he simply made an excuse, "I moved to the United States with my parents when I was ten years old, and I don't know much about Chinese movies." ”

"I see." Chen Qige looked a little disappointed.

"But I know that Chinese films will develop very rapidly in the future, and I think within ten years, Chinese films will occupy a place in the world film market."

Lin Mu's words made Chen Qige's originally somewhat gloomy face shine again. "Why do you think that?"

"Because I know that China is now pregnant with a big change, Chinese mainland is likely to become one of the most important economies in the world in the next decade, and the Chinese will quickly become rich." China now has a population of nearly 1 billion, and this number is likely to grow in the future, but as long as 1 in 10 people can afford to consume movies, it can completely drive the development of China's film industry. Only a mature market can give birth to mature films! Lin Mu could only tell him this.

"Mr. Lin cares a lot about Chinese politics?" Chen Qige asked casually.

"I'm more concerned about China's economy." Lin Mu corrected his statement, "In Hollywood, I am also half a businessman!" ”

"Mr. Lin, have you ever seen my filming of "Farewell My Concubine"?" Seeing that Lin Mu didn't want to talk more, Chen Jige turned the topic to his film this time.

"I was fortunate enough to read it, and I was deeply shocked, life is really like a play, and a play is like life!" Lin Mu said with emotion. "Good script, good actors, good director!" He had 3 good words in a row, and fully affirmed the artistic achievements of "Farewell My Concubine".

"What's wrong with that?" Chen Qige asked again.

"If you want to say that there are flaws, it is that the theme of the film is too dignified, watching such a movie once is a consumption, and when you look back at the connection between yourself and fate, the shocking reincarnation of the past life and the next life cannot be described in words. The commercial society has come, but you are shooting works of art rather than commodities, and the confusion of French films now may be the confusion of Chinese films in the future! ”

Leaving Lin Mu's residence, Chen Jige was still chewing on the meaning of Lin Mu's words just now. Lin Mu felt very special to Chen Qige, he was young but talented, he seemed to know a lot, but he didn't want to say more. He avoids some substantive issues in the conversation between the two, and always gives people the feeling of wanting to say something. It can be seen that he has a deep understanding of Chinese culture, but he is also familiar with American culture, and the whole person gives people a complex and contradictory feeling. Chen Qige's final conclusion about Lin Mu was that this person was unfathomable.

The closing ceremony of Cannes was still held at the Palais du Cinéma, and Lin Mu was honored to be the guest of honour for the Palme d'Or with French actress Catherine Daneve. Catherine Danefer can be regarded as an evergreen tree in the French film industry, and she is still charming at the age of more than half a hundred.

"You're really lucky, because the Palme d'Or never invites Americans!" Catherine Daneve joked with Lin Mu on stage.

"It doesn't matter who presents the awards, as long as the Palme d'Or doesn't turn down Americans!" The forest tree is very generously indicated.

"It's a pity that the Americans are going to be disappointed this time!" Catherine Daneve, laughing.

"I'm afraid it's not just Americans who are disappointed!" Lin Mu added.

"And who's going to have the last laugh?" Catherine Danefer asked curiously.

"Then let's find out the final result!" Lin Mu said as he opened the golden envelope with the list of winners, and the result was not unexpected.

Catherine Daneve announced the final results: "Farewell My Concubine won this year's Palme d'Or, congratulations to Mr. Chen Qige from China! ”

When Lin Mu returned to the United States, there was a young French director by his side. Luc Besson approached Lin Mu after the award ceremony, and the two immediately signed a cooperation agreement. Paramount expressed great enthusiasm for Luc Besson's arrival, and the investment budget proposed for the film "This Killer Is Not Too Cold" was quickly approved by the company. Luc Besson is a famous French director, and the film is also a commercial blockbuster with a lot of selling points, which is very much in line with Shirley Lansing's appetite.

The news of Luc Besson's collaboration with Paramount caused an immediate uproar, and Hollywood's reaction to the incident was first shocked, and then welcomed the French director from afar. In addition, many people are concerned about how Lin Mu used to persuade this cutting-edge French director to join Hollywood. The French film industry was quick to react to the incident, but the French were apparently enraged by Luc Besson's approach, and they called Luc Besson a "traitor who surrendered to Hollywood films". Lin Mu himself is too lazy to defend, but the organizers of Cannes said that the original intention of holding the film festival was to establish a platform for international film exchange and promote the mutual flow of global film resources on this platform, and they believe that Lin Mu should not bear the main responsibility for this incident, and the accusations of the French media against him are also unfair.

The organizers of Cannes did not deliberately want to stand up and be good people at this time, but they were worried that this incident would cause international film dealers to doubt the purpose of Cannes, which in turn would affect the number of films sold in Cannes in the future. Moreover, they are not willing to offend the Americans too much, and the United States is an unavoidable link to reflect the international character of Cannes.

Lin Mu defended his dissertation with straight A's, and at the school's graduation ceremony, the president of UCLA personally put on his bachelor's cap and awarded him a UCLA diploma. "Mr. Lin, it's nice to see that you have successfully completed your studies!" During the handshake, the principal congratulated him. In fact, the school has always paid close attention to Lin Mu, a student who has made great achievements in Hollywood in the first three years of school, and has become the first student in the school to win an Oscar. Many people thought that he would drop out of school, but Lin Mu's persistence showed his respect for knowledge. "You're going to be an amazing person in the future!" After the principal said this, the audience burst into warm applause.

Lin Mu's parents came from Chicago to attend Lin Mu's graduation ceremony, and Lin's mother sobbed softly in her husband's arms excitedly, while Lin's father patted her shoulder and comforted his wife in a low voice. Lin Mu finally insisted on completing his studies and did not disappoint the couple.

In the evening, the family had a meal together at Lin Mu's house, and the dishes were all made by Lin's mother, and Julia Roberts wanted to help, but she couldn't intervene. At the dinner table, Lin Mu's parents brought up the issue of his marriage to Julia Roberts again. They know about Lin Mu and Julia Roberts living together, and although premarital cohabitation is a common practice in the United States, Lin Mu's parents still want them to get married as soon as possible.

At the urging of his parents, Lin Mu had a very formal conversation with Julia Roberts that night.

"Julia, do you think we love each other?" Lin Mu asked. (To be continued.) )