Todd Hines made his debut in 91 and won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for his debut feature film "Poison"...

But it wasn't until "Far from Heaven" in 02 that it gained mainstream recognition...

It's not as good as the Coen brothers!

The Coen brothers, that's a hanging, their debut film "Blood Labyrinth" was also the Sundance Jury Prize, but "Barton Fink" in '91 won the Palme d'Or, Best Director and Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival!

That's right, Polanski, the chairman of the jury that year, awarded three awards directly to the Coen brothers! …

Well, let's talk about an episode: "Patton Fink" first won the actor and best director, which is already a big gain, and at the same time, Lars von Trier, who was shortlisted, was excited, thinking that it was my turn to win the Palme d'Or, and he hadn't finished his lewdness, and the Palme d'Or continued to be awarded to the Coen brothers,

Lars von Trier only won the Jury Prize, not the Grand Jury Prize...

Since then, Lars von Trier has become a black fan of Polanski, and everyone says that Polanski's dwarf winter melon is tasteless...

The Coen brothers have since become famous all over the world!

Todd Hennes is a lot worse.

The original time and space, until "Carol", was known by many Chinese people...

In fact, he made queer films earlier than Li Amine, the problem is that first, there is no far-reaching work like "Brokeback Mountain", and second, there is no work that affects society like "Dallas Buyers Club"...

Is the track wrong?

That's right...

Mainly, the owner of the money is not powerful.

Kristen Wachen belongs to the ranks of the ... Not to mention the last seat, it is not a top-notch character!

The whole world is the same, without connections, it is difficult to move an inch, especially in the field of Vanity Fair.

So, even if "Carol" has quality assurance and rushes for awards... It's probably not enough to hand it all over to Killer Films.

Shen Xudong kindly suggested: "Choose a film festival to start operating, go all the way down the major art film festivals, accumulate enough reputation, and then hit the Oscars." ”

"Film festivals?"

"Yes, with the help of the European Film Festival... That's what Harvey Weinstein did! ”

“… Of course I know what you say! ”

Christine rolled her eyes...

There is only one routine for independent films to rush to the Olympics: first appear at major film festivals, win the favor of the judges, expand their influence, and then screen them, and slowly expand the release...

Although Kristen Wachen is not well-known, she still knows this routine.

"Let's not go to Venice, let's go to Cannes!"

“… Cannes..."

"Hmm... Lesbian + Asian starring + equal rights, stacked with three layers of Buff, I don't believe I can't win the award! ”

……

"Carol", next year's Cannes will definitely win the award!

The chairman of the jury is Wang Jiawei, and the relationship between Gong Li and Wang Jiawei...

Besides, in the original time and space, at the Cannes Film Festival in 06, Lao Wang went crazy and directly awarded five actor awards and six actress awards...

It's like wholesale!

directly played Cannes badly, and then, the girl ran away to Berlin...

But no matter how bad it is, the name of the Cannes actor and actress is still there!

As for the Oscars...

Shen Xudong made an appointment to meet Harvey...

Well, Harvey Weinstein!

Harvey, morality aside, his ability to discover talents is really terrifying, and there is no objection to his lack of morality!

Helped many young actors and independent directors rise to power.

Quentin Tarantino aside, when Gisebe Tornatore was still an unknown director, Harvey had the insight to discover him and his Cinema Paradiso.

There are also famous directors such as Steven Soderbergh and Pedro Almodovar.

In fact...

The fall of Harvey had a positive impact on the end of the era of 'sex hunting'.

But at the same time, there may be an era of independent films. ’

If you look at the Oscars in recent years, it feels like Americans can't make movies anymore!

……

When Harvey saw Shen Xudong, the first thing he said was: "It's impossible for me to buy "Wuji"..."

Shen Xudong was stunned for a moment: "Huh? ”

“… You're not because of "Wu Ji"? ”

"No!"

"That's good!"

Harvey hurriedly asked the staff to pour coffee...

Well, I guess scared - he won the rights to distribute "Boundless" in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa for $35 million in Cannes.

I watched the film and was very satisfied...

Then I watched the finished film, and I didn't want it directly - I didn't want the deposit of $500,000!

In the end, China Film came forward and found "Wuji" released by a small company under Warner...

Doesn't Harvey know the weight of the middle shadow?

He just doesn't want to lose money!

"I have a script, you see!"

Shen Xudong took out the script - "Little Sunshine Beauty"...

Talk to someone who knows how to talk about it, needless to say, Harvey definitely understands!

Sure enough, fifteen minutes later, Harvey looked up, called out to the staff, served a cup of Blue Mountain coffee, and said, "... I'm going to have this script! ”

Shen Xudong shrugged: "I came to you, of course I want you to make this movie!" ”

Harvey breathed a sigh of relief: "You have won Harvey's friendship!" ”

“… Actually, Killer Films is also interested in this script! ”

Harvey was dismissive: "Christine... I don't know how to operate a movie! ”

"But she's willing to buy out the script for $1.5 million!"

"I'll pay $1.8 million!"

Harvey looked at Shen Xudong, who was unmoved: "What other conditions?" ”

“… I worked with Christine on a movie called Carol... Based on The Price of Salt..."

Shen Xudong probably said the plot of "The Price of Salt", and then said: "I hope you can help this movie win the award!" ”

“… Oscar? ”

"Yes!"

Harvey shook his head: "Impossible, the Oscars can't give the highest award to a gay movie!" ”

Shen Xudong waved his hand: "... Just get nominated. ”

"I need to see the film..."

"No problem, next year's Cannes Film Festival..."

“… I want the distribution rights in North America! ”

“… It's a bit difficult because Killer Films is also an investor..."

Harvey smiled and spread his hands directly: "Then why should I help you?" ”

“… I invite you to PR..."

It means to pay...

Harvey nodded decisively, it's easy to do if you have money...

……

However, although it is easy to do things with money, will Harvey give it his all?

It is unlikely to be, because Weinstein Pictures also has its own work - "The Queen"...

Dealing with people like Harvey, at this stage, Shen Xudong has nothing to do...

I can only wait for the release of "Little Sunshine Beauty" and achieve a high box office, and then talk to him about another cooperation plan...

Promise heavy profits?

But it's also online!

By the way, the "Carol" project is progressing very quickly, independent films, the script and funds are in place, and the rest is casting and shooting!

According to Christine's meaning including Gong Li, the other heroine must choose a white actress with the attributes of a little white flower!

You can't all engage Asians...

Otherwise, it's too marginal!

Although Hollywood is politically correct, it will not be as good as it will be.

Therefore, when Shen Xudong received a call from Liu's mother, he directly refused: "I can't be the master of this project!" ”

There's so much going on...

A little overwhelmed...

(End of chapter)