In fact, this film was jointly distributed by Italy's Yanco Film Company, Britain's Daoao Film Company, and China Film Co-production Company.

And Bertolucci doesn't seem to have contacted China Film now, it's normal to think about it, China has only just opened up for less than ten years, even in the era when Shen Long traveled over, foreigners are still full of prejudice against China, let alone in the current era.

"Actually, we have thought about it, but we have never been able to find a suitable candidate, and we don't know about the situation of film companies in China." Bertolucci asked Shen Long to help make the soundtrack, but not only did he fancy his talent, but he didn't have the idea of using Shen Long's relationship to achieve cooperation, and now he was of course happy to hear him take the initiative to speak.

"In that case, you may need to talk to other companies about profit sharing, but according to my thinking, even if you give some to the Chinese film companies, you won't lose money; After all, many viewers are full of curiosity about China, and being able to shoot on location can satisfy these curiosity, which will bring more box office. Shen Long pondered whether he could help China Film Company fight for some of the benefits by the way? It will also help you build a good relationship with them.

"That's as it should be." Bertolucci is a more art-oriented film director, not very obsessed with financial gain, he is more concerned with making the film done, and he thinks Shen Long seems to have a point, since the Chinese film companies have helped them solve the problem, they should take a share.

"And after arriving in China, they can also provide you with convenience in terms of crew, transportation, accommodation and other aspects, which can help you save a lot of money and trouble." Shen Long also wanted to wonder if he could let people from China Film join the crew, even if it was just a handiwork, it would help them increase their knowledge, right?

"You can make a list of the help you need, as well as the remuneration and share you are willing to pay, and I will negotiate with the relevant person in charge based on this." Shen Long finally said, and Bertolucci wrote them down one by one.

A few days later, Bertolucci signed contracts with Shen Long and Ang Lee, and then conveyed the results of his negotiations with other film companies, and he persuaded these companies to come up with corresponding conditions.

Then Shen Long took these things to the consulate in New York, found the leader in charge of these things, explained the matter, and then expounded his opinion, "I think this is a good thing that is conducive to cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and can also bring a lot of foreign exchange to the country." ”

"Bertolucci is a well-known director in Europe and the United States, and his works will definitely be appreciated by many audiences, and after the film is broadcast, audiences in Europe, America and even the world can see the Forbidden City on the big screen and see China's profound cultural heritage; It will definitely attract many foreign tourists to visit China. ”

"When they get to China, they will naturally spend money and let us earn foreign exchange; You can also see the rapid changes since China's reform and opening up, which has led to the intention of investing in China......" Shen Long Balabala said a lot, explaining the benefits of this cooperation from a political, cultural and economic perspective.

Hearing this, the leader nodded again and again, "Xiao Wang, what you said is very reasonable, so let's do it, you give me a copy of the script, and I will ask people to help take a look, if there is no problem, I will apply to the country." ”

It didn't take long for Shen Long to receive a notice from the consulate that the script was not a big problem, just change a few details, and as for the specific cooperation, let Shen Long go back to China to talk to the relevant departments.

So Shen Long told Betruch the good news, and then returned to China with the urgently changed script, and this time he brought Guo Yan and Ning Ning with him; Ning Ning has been living in the United States for more than two years, and she has not returned to China to see it, so she just took this opportunity to take her back for a walk and let her remember that she is still a Chinese.

Shen Long didn't want to raise an ABC, according to his idea, after Ning Ning finished college, he would bring her back to China, and then he would develop together in the United States and China at that time, and then gradually move the center back to China.

In two years, there have been a lot of changes in the capital, Shen Long continued to stay in the Great Wall Hotel, and then went home to see Wang Qitian and the old man, Wang Qitian did a good job in the unit, and now he has been promoted to a small level.

He happened to be in charge of cultural exchange-related work, and the purpose of Shen Long's return this time happened to be within the scope of his business, since this was the case, Shen Long would definitely not give the benefits to others, and revealed some rumors to Wang Qitian at the dinner table, so that he could report to the leaders of the relevant departments first.

Originally, the relevant departments heard a hint of rumors, but now that they heard that Shen Long was back, China Film Company and other relevant departments immediately took action and brought Wang Qitian to discuss with Shen Long.

"I have already thought about it for you when I came, and in the general direction, this matter is good for all units; Isn't there a shortage of funds in the Forbidden City? The crew is willing to donate a fee for the restoration and daily maintenance of the Forbidden City, and will also ask comrades from the Forbidden City to supervise on site during filming to avoid damaging cultural relics as much as possible. ”

"If they don't destroy the artifacts, it's not that they can't be allowed to go in and shoot." The staff of the Forbidden City thought for a while and said that they really need funds now.

"China Film Company provides them with the convenience of shooting, and by the way, it can also train a group of young film crews; In addition, after the film is released overseas, it will be divided into China Film Company according to the box office and video tape rental and sales, and with the fame of director Bertruch and the quality of this movie, this share will definitely not be less. ”

The box office of "The Last Emperor" is average, but it has won several Oscars, and the income from videotapes is okay.

"It is good to be able to earn foreign exchange from the country, but what we value more is that our young people can learn from the advanced experience of foreign countries." Xu Wangqiu, who is in charge of foreign cooperation with China Film Company, said.

"There will be many such opportunities in the future, the last time I chatted with the people of Toei Co., Ltd., I heard them say that Japanese director Junya Sato will shoot a film related to Dunhuang, and he will definitely cooperate with you when the time comes!"

"Haha, Qi Ming, you have made meritorious contributions to the cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries this time!" The leaders laughed.