"The film music we're going to introduce in this issue is from Fang Fang, Tony? Leung Ka-fai's oriental melancholy with a classical atmosphere, and Sophie? Marceau's romantic French beauty blends perfectly to make up the most popular French romance film of the year.

Just as the male and female protagonists come from both the East and the West, the soundtrack in the film is the same, blending elements of Western music with Chinese classical music.

The Western music part of the film is designed by the French composer Nicolas? Jory completes it in three parts: swing dance, waltz and piano; Chinese music, on the other hand, was composed by two Hong Kong composers, Koo Ka-fai and Wu Weili, and is divided into two parts: the gonghou (a Chinese harp) and the erhu.

Let's talk about the dance scene on the Vienna set in the film, Nicholas? Here, Jory uses a 19th-century waltz in ABABC form, in which the first 30 seconds of the music are a harmonic harmonic with dissonant chords and a symphonic character, which immediately transports the audience back to the 19th century. The dissonant harmony of the violin creates an exhilarating musical thought, which is strengthened by the addition of drums, which is perfectly matched with the energetic dance steps of the male protagonist and Fang Fang at this time...... - the French magazine "Music Criticism".

What is the popularity of "Fang Fang" in France?

Not to mention the reports of French entertainment and film magazines, even professional music journals came to join in the fun, and spent a full 5 pages analyzing and evaluating the soundtrack of "Fang Fang".

Of course, there is also the credit of the French company Erato Records. Because Kang Jianfei sold the distribution rights of the original soundtrack record of "Fang Fang" in France to Erato Records.

Thanks to the expert music reviews of Music Criticism magazine, and the popularity of Fang Fang, its soundtrack sold more than 80,000 copies within a week of its release.

In a street café in Paris.

Kang Jianfei carefully considered the script of "Pride Rose", which was written only a few days ago. He knew only a few revolutions about French history, and he had never read the novels of The Three Musketeers, or even the plot of the original Rose of Pride (also known as D'Artagnan's Daughter).

It's almost July now, and for more than a month, Kang Jianfei stayed in France to participate in script writing. He first recruited a few French writers and historians to have a basic understanding of France in the era of "The Three Musketeers", and then wrote the script with the help of the French.

Sophie? Marceau sat next to Kang Jianfei. Sipping coffee and reading a French newspaper.

Kang Jianfei put down the script, glanced at the hands of his watch, and asked, "You've been reading this report for two minutes." What's the wonderful news? ”

Sophie? Marceau raised her eyebrows and smirked, "This report is comparing me to Adjani." ”

Isabel? Adjani is the youngest of the three French actresses, but she is the one who is in the limelight today. Some even say that the entire 80s of the French film industry. Almost Isabel? Adjani is a lone person.

Newspapers put Sophie? Marceau and Isabel? Adjani got together to compare. Definitely a yes to Sophie? Marceau's immense praise, which made Sophie? How is Marceau upset?

Isabel? Adjani is not only more famous than Sophie? Marceau, that temper and character are not at a level. In 1981, she put the director's grid because she was afraid of naked scenes; In 1983, because of a disagreement with the director, a movie was only filmed for a few days and then quit the crew; In the autumn of the same year, she quit a theatrical crew that had only been running for a few days, citing the excuse that she was too tired......

Anyway, Adjani's character is that if the old lady is unhappy, she won't act, no matter who your director and producer are. Because she is the most famous actress in France today. and such frequent release of pigeons, French film investors love and hate Adjani.

At the beginning of the year. The news that Adjani is living with AIDS has spread widely. Soon after the rumors were put to rest, Adjani said that she would run in the Algerian elections next year and publicly supported General Benjetti.

Sophie? The report that Marceau is reading now, while affirming Adjani's acting skills, also unabashedly criticizes her own style, and praises Sophie by the way? Marceau's diligence since her debut.

"Sophie? Miss Marceau, can you sign for me? The two were drinking coffee and waiting for someone, when suddenly a young Frenchman in a suit and leather shoes came up and handed over a notebook very politely.

"Absolutely." Sophie? Marceau took the notebook and pen, and signed his name with a brush.

"Thank you very much!" After the French young man expressed his gratitude, he smiled at Kang Jianfei again before putting away his notebook and turning to leave.

Kang Jianfei smiled: "It seems that there are more and more fans of yours." ”

"It seems so." Sophie? Marceau had a smile on her face, and she was proud of her during this time.

Kang Jianfei said: "Maybe the next time you go to Hong Kong, you will be blocked at the airport by the fans over there." ”

Sophie? Marceau smiled and said, "Then I can only pass quietly." ”

The people who have to wait haven't come yet, Kang Jianfei and Sophie? Marceau was not in a hurry, drinking coffee and laughing, and the afternoon was quite pleasant.

Even if "Fang Fang" hits the streets in other regions, it has already earned enough at the French box office alone, and it is estimated that with the current momentum, there is no suspense that the number of viewers of "Fang Fang" in France will exceed 5 million, which is converted into a box office of more than 20 million US dollars, which is equivalent to 160 million Hong Kong dollars.

In another time and space, in 1985, 1986 and 1988, there were films that ranked in the top 30 in French film history at the box office, but in 1987, there were no high-grossing blockbusters, and the French box office champion this year only had more than 4 million viewers.

There are no tigers in the mountains, and the monkeys are kings.

If nothing else, Kang Jianfei's "Fang Fang" will become the highest-grossing film in France this year as a Hong Kong film.

As a producer, director, and screenwriter, Kang Jianfei can be described as both fame and fortune in France, and his fame is already well known in the French film industry.

The good reputation has brought benefits to the new film "Pride Rose" that he has invested in. Because he needs to find a first-class French director to direct, I'm afraid that few people will give him face before.

Just yesterday, Kang Jianfei went to Godard. This old gentleman, known as the greatest director in French film history, only read a third of the script and said that he was not available.

Godard's refusal to direct "Pride Rose" was not because he looked down on Kang Jianfei, but because he looked down on the script written by Kang Jianfei. People have been playing art films for decades, Kang Jianfei wrote an ancient French action comedy, and Godard didn't even have the interest in reading the script.

Today's appointment is Alain, the leader of the French "film noir"? Kono, this guy made a lot of noir movies in the 70s. In recent years, it has transformed into historical life films and music films, which are very suitable for filming French costume action romantic comedy written by Kang Jianfei.

Kang Jianfei is not familiar with French directors. Alan? Curnow or Sophie? Marceau's recommended candidate, because she was with Alain two years ago? Kono collaborated on a "Saganburg".

The two of them waited in the coffee shop for half an hour, Alain? Kono was in a hurry, and after shaking hands, he apologized: "I'm really sorry. A little personal matter delayed the time. ”

"It doesn't matter. We've just arrived. Kang Jianfei said with a smile.

Alan? Curnow didn't sit down after apologizing, but said a little embarrassed: "That, I came out in a bit of a hurry, and I forgot to wear my wallet after changing clothes, can you help me pay the taxi fare?" ”

Kang Jianfei looked at the comic director in front of him, who was in his 40s, and his figure was a little thin, but his bare arms were quite strong and strong. The most brilliant thing is his eyes. At first glance, the light brown eyes seem to be as blank as their pupils, but when you look closely, you can feel the wisdom hidden behind the surface.

Kang Jianfei took out a 50 franc denomination. "Is it enough?" ”

"That's enough." Alan? Curno called the waitress at the café, shoved 50 francs into her hand, and said, "Pay me for the taxi at the café entrance, remember to give me the rest to go back to the bus, and count the rest as your tip." ”

"Yes, sir." The waitress happily took the money and left.

Alan? Conow's actions made Kang Jianfei feel that he was quite interesting. After chatting happily, Kang Jianfei handed the script to Alain? Curnow: "Mr. Curnow will read the script first. ”

Alan? Curnow sat on the chair regardless of the image, crossed Erlang's legs and carefully flipped through the script, and after reading it for an hour, he closed the script and said, "There are too many love scenes, or too much space." ”

"I think so," Kang admitted, "but I asked some French screenwriters, and they said that if you want to make a commercial film in France, you have to add some romantic elements." ”

"No, no, no, that's the opinion of a third-rate screenwriter," Alain? Curnow said unceremoniously, "The selling point of your book "Rose Pride" is the identity of d'Artagnan's daughter, there must be many French people who are willing to see the daughter of a great swordsman perform powerful swordsmanship in the cinema; The second selling point is Sophie? Marceau's first action scene, which was also able to attract enough fans. The script should start to make the story good in these two aspects, as for love, it can be there, but it can only be a spice for the film, and it will take up a lot of space to make the movie ...... priority"

Alan? Before Konodu agreed to be the director, he picked up the pen and discussed it with Kang Jianfei, and revised the script as he spoke.

Not long Sophie? Marceau joined the discussion, and the three of them brainstormed many brilliant ideas, and it was not until it was almost dark that the script was revised.

Looking at the script with traces of revisions everywhere, Kang Jianfei asked, "I don't know if Mr. Curnow is interested in being the director of this film." ”

"Of course, I wouldn't have talked to you for an afternoon." Alan? Curnow readily agreed, and he did not refuse because "Pride Rose" had no artistic connotation.

Sophie? Seeing that the matter was settled, Marceau said, "It's getting dark, let's go to dinner together." ”

"No, I have some business to attend to in the evening." Alan? Kono stood up and shook hands with the two of them goodbye, and left in a hurry after making an appointment to discuss the details of the cooperation another day.

Kang Jianfei and other Alain? After leaving, Curnow commented: "A very interesting person. ”

Sophie? Marceau nodded: "That's true, among the directors I've worked with in the past few years, I have the most pleasant time with him." ”

"Let's find a place to have dinner." Kang Jianfei said, "The old place? ”

"Okay." Sophie? Marceau laughed.

The old place in the couple's mouth is an Italian restaurant, where the dishes are more authentic than the last time they filmed "Deadly Express" in Rome, which is very much in line with Kang Jianfei's taste.

It was already 9 o'clock when he came out of the Italian restaurant, and Kang Jianfei had just helped Sophie? Marceau pushed open the glass door, and suddenly the street lit up with blinding flashing lights.

"Click, click......"

In just a few seconds, Kang Jianfei and Sophie? Marceau has already been photographed several times by reporters.

The paparazzi in France are far less powerful than in the UK, but they can't stand Sophie? Marceau's popularity is high these days. In addition, in the past month, the two have eaten at this Italian restaurant several times, and it is abnormal not to invite reporters.

That reporter saw Kang Jianfei and Sophie? Marceau walked over to him, not only did he not run away with a weak heart, but came over to interview: "Miss Marceau, are you in love with this Mr. Kang?" ”

Sophie? Marceau doesn't care about the reporter's scribble, but Kang Jianfei can't let the scandal be given to Sophie? Marceau's good public image was tarnished, and he flatly denied it: "Of course not, in fact Sophie and I have been discussing the new film for the past few days. ”

The reporter was not foolish and asked, "Are they all talking at dinner?" I've heard you've been to this restaurant 5 times. ”

Kang Jianfei did not answer positively, but deliberately diverted the reporter's attention: "We also made an appointment with Alain this afternoon? Director Curnow spent four hours discussing the revision of the script, and director Curnow he had left beforehand. ”

The reporter persistently asked, "So you come to this restaurant for dinner and spend the world together?" ”

Kang Jianfei asked rhetorically: "Isn't it okay to finish eating with friends?" I only have one friend in France, Sophie, and I don't even know which restaurant is good without her help. I've heard that French cuisine is very famous and Paris is a romantic city, so Sophie is actually my director, taking me on a tour of French food and beauty. ”

The reporter complained: "But why do you always come to this Italian restaurant to taste French food? ”

Sophie? Marceau interjected: "Don't you know that Italian cuisine is the ancestor of French cuisine?" We are tracing back to the roots, looking for the origins of French cuisine. ”

After a burst of nonsense, the reporter finally gave up inquiring about the relationship between the two and began to ask about Sophie? Problems related to Marceau's new film.

After sending off the reporters, Sophie? Marceau hailed a taxi and said, "It's time for me to go home." ”

"Go and sit with me." Kang Jianfei took her hand and said.

"Too late...... "Sophie?" Marceau refused, but after meeting Kang Jianfei's burning eyes, he swallowed back in the middle of his words.

"Didi!"

The taxi driver honked his horn twice, and because the street was too dark, he didn't even turn Sophie? Marceau recognized it and asked impatiently, "Aren't you two leaving?" ”

Kang Jianfei smiled and pulled the car door, Sophie? Marceau hesitated for a moment, but finally got into the car and gave up his place for Kang Jianfei to sit in. (To be continued......)