Today there is a light rain outside, sparse and sparse, accompanied by the May wind, it will not be cold, but there is a feeling of crispy spring rain.

At the Gallic Theatre in Cannes, it was particularly lively at this time, not only a group of actors and directors, but also a group of idols from the peninsula and their avid fans.

The crew of "La La Land" also came.

Li Shengyao, Chen Hao, Li Lianhua, and Yan Yueming stood in a row.

The reason why it is so lively today is because this year's Cannes Film Festival also has an Asian Culture Day event.

Li Shengyao naturally represents China, and it is Hirokazu Kore-eda who has come over to represent the island country.

This year's Cannes Film Festival did not have Peninsula films, but Peninsula has always been very confident in their men's and women's groups, and they arranged for a men's group and a women's group to come.

At this time, the idols of the peninsula were singing and dancing, and the young fans were very excited to watch.

But older people don't have the same kind eyes.

As a cultural power in Asia, China and the island countries have recommended the best movies in their own countries, but the peninsula does not recommend movies on the cultural day of the film festival, and even arranges people to sing and dance, I have to say that the ideas of the peninsulars are really different.

Li Shengyao stood aside, smiling and watching, without superfluous words.

Chen Hao felt that the attention of the scene was attracted to the idols of the peninsula, and he was a little dissatisfied, and muttered in a low voice, "Why doesn't the film festival promote the movie, and sing and dance on the spot, isn't this a bull's head and a horse's mouth?" ”

When Li Shengyao heard this, he patted the back of Chen Hao's hand, "The scene looks lively, but in fact, it can't be on the stage, and these European whites are even more disgusted." ”

In his previous life, several major events on the peninsula were arranged for men's and women's groups to sing and dance on stage, they thought that such behavior was a fashion culture, but in fact, European and American fathers looked down on it in their hearts, and they all had the mentality of watching jokes.

Now on Asian Culture Day, countries recommend an excellent film of their own country.

Although the limelight was stolen away by Peninsula idols, the senior management of the film festival and the judges knew that it was impossible for the idols to take a high look at Peninsula movies because they had many fans.

"Alas, hate them."

In the end, the Peninsula idols stole the attention, and everyone was a little unhappy.

Li Shengyao was naturally unhappy in his heart.

However, Chen Hao's words that day woke him up, since he participated, he actively fought for it, and didn't leave everything to God.

"La La Land" has completed the screening, the effect is very good, after the movie, the scene received very warm applause.

Later, film critics commented on various media, which was also very good.

Compared with "Return", "Taiping Wheel", "One Step Away" can be said to be a heaven and a land.

Many film critics, as well as directors and actors, said that Lee Shengyao was extremely challenging this time.

I think "La La Land" is very good, it is eye-catching, and it is the best song and dance film in recent years.

In such a situation, the reputation of "La La Land" has risen.

Li Shengyao doesn't need to be like Lao Mouzi and Jiang Wen, who knew at a glance that there was no hope and left Cannes in a hurry.

He can look forward to it, and the movie has hope to win awards.

So Lee Shengyao didn't buy a plane ticket overnight and didn't leave Cannes.

On the contrary, in order to further expand "La La Land", let more people know about this movie, and subtly deepen the impression of the film in the hearts of the judges.

Lee has been very positive in recent days.

He was interviewed by the local television station in Cannes and also by the Cinéque Française.

There is also the Cannes local newspaper, as well as Agence France-Presse.

and the event of the Cinémathèque, as well as a party at the École Nationale Supérieure des Images and Sounds in France.

As long as there is a place that can increase exposure, he participates.

He even has a feeling of a blanket star now, of course the blanket star has no works, and he has works.

In this case, "La La Land" has received more exposure.

A lot of people are talking about this musical and dance film.

Coming to participate in this Asian Culture Day event today, although it has stolen attention from Peninsula idols.

But there's nothing to be angry about such a thing, after all, such a cultural day, each depends on his ability.

While they were talking in a low voice, some elderly travelers entered the Grand Theater and lingered at the door of the screening hall on this side of Huaxia.

Li Shengyao gave Li Lianhua and Pan Yueming a look, and the two of them immediately understood, and stepped forward with volunteers to explain the cultural phenomenon of the film to the tourists.

Lee Shengyao is still standing in place, guarding the "La La Land" billboard.

Chen Hao stood next to Li Shengyao, she couldn't stay idle, so she continued to ask: "Lao Li, do you think there are many good movies in this film festival?" ”

"That's a lot."

This is not a polite remark, and several of the movies that have been screened have been well received.

It's like "Hibernation" from Turkey, "Miracle" from Italy, "White God" from Hungary, "Salt of the Earth" from Germany......

These movies are all highly rated.

Of course, these films are mainly literary films, and they are not widely disseminated.

In Li Shengyao's previous life, these movies were all combined, and the popularity was not as high as "La La Land".

Although high popularity does not mean high quality, it can be said that it has a wide audience.

More or less, can influence the jury of the festival.

Chen Hao nodded, and then asked, "What about Teacher Lu and Teacher Tang?" ”

"They're going to England to play."

Lu Guanting and Tang Shuchen were originally looking forward to the soundtrack of this movie, hoping to win a technical award.

However, after a few days in Cannes, the two lost confidence.

Their soundtrack for "La La Land" has a lot of Chinese elements.

The two of them felt that the people on the French side were not interested in Chinese elements, and they were old and didn't want to be nervous all the time.

I was going to go to the UK.

Lu Guanting said that if he can really win the award, he will be led by Li Shengyao, and if he can't, then forget it.

Chen Hao laughed when he heard this, "If we have time, we will go to Spain, or Greece, and there is nothing to do in England." ”

Spain and Greece are indeed more romantic, Li Shengyao nodded, "Okay, you can." ”

While the two were chatting, the jury presided over the Xi Jane. Campion came over, she naturally saw the Peninsula idol who set up the stage performance, swept her eyes and turned her gaze, and enthusiastically came to the theater here in Huaxia.

"Lee, you really love movies, what kind of movie are you showing this time?"

"The Red Lantern Hangs High."

It was not Li Shengyao's "The Red Lantern Hangs High", but the Ministry of Culture.

The Cannes Film Festival has held several Chinese cultural week activities before, and "Farewell My Concubine" is almost a must-recommend movie.

The leaders of the Ministry of Culture thought that they couldn't be "Farewell My Concubine" every time, so this time they chose "The Red Lantern Hangs High".

Lee then introduced Campion to this classic film of Lao Mouzi.

Campion should have seen this movie, after all, the composition and color of this film are world-class.

However, she was very face-saving and patiently listened to Li Shengyao's explanation, then nodded, smiled and waved goodbye, and went to see other exhibition halls.

Chen Hao stood aside, a little envious.

Campion is a female director.

The director of the critically acclaimed Italian film "Miracle" the other day is also a woman named Alice. Lowach, at a glance, is a rising new force in the film industry.

Chen Hao couldn't help but compare himself and couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Seeing this, Li Shengyao smiled and clenched Chen Hao's hand, "They haven't won two Golden Palms. ”

……

On May 20, 2014 at 6 p.m., one day before the Cannes Film Festival awards.

The crew of La La Land had dinner at a seaside restaurant in Cannes.

This restaurant is well-known in the local area, it can be regarded as an Internet celebrity restaurant, the price is relatively expensive, but the taste is really good.

While they were eating, a middle-aged East Asian man and woman walked into the restaurant.

Li Lianhua's eyes were sharp, and when she saw someone coming, she immediately reminded Li Shengyao, "Director, Section Chief Jia is here." ”

Li Shengyao smiled when he heard this, and then waved his hand to greet Section Chief Jia.

"Director Li, fight a table?"

"Of course."

So Section Chief Jia and Zhao Tao sat down together, and after the two of them ordered the food, Section Chief Jia looked at Li Shengyao in a daze.

"Director Jia, what kind of eyes are you?"

"Look at the difference you make."

Chief Jia replied, his tone a little sour.

He then added: "I asked Zhang Manyu four or five times, but she didn't agree, and as a result, you succeeded as soon as you came out."

And if you win a prize, you will have more luck in winning a prize.

Almost all of them are available, if I have the luck of winning awards like you, then I will be the number one director in Asia. ”

Li Shengyao laughed when he heard this, "Then do you see any difference?" ”

"No, that is, you are a little more handsome and taller."

When he said this, his eyes lit up, "Yes, he is tall and handsome, and he can get the favor of the female judges." ”

When Li Shengyao heard this, he smiled and waved his hand, "Where is such a reason, if this is really the case, Xiao Lizi, Brad Pitt would have changed careers to become directors a long time ago." ”

Chief Jia asked for a glass of water, then took a sip of water and did not answer.

When the steak ordered by Section Chief Jia and his wife came up, Section Chief Jia asked in a low voice while cutting the steak with a knife and fork: "Director Li, I want to make a movie that reflects the changes of the times next year." ”

Li Shengyao was slightly speechless and glanced at Section Chief Jia.

Isn't that?

Lao Jia, don't your movies all reflect the confusion of young people in small towns under social changes?

Section Chief Jia didn't notice Li Shengyao's eyes, and then said: "This time, the main perspective of the movie is on a woman, from her falling in love, getting married, to having children, and then to the story of her lonely old age, what do you think?" ”

Li Shengyao immediately understood that this was "The Old Man of Mountains and Rivers".

He personally likes this movie very much, compared with Section Chief Jia's previous movies, "The Old Man of Mountains and Rivers" can be regarded as Section Chief Jia's masterpiece, which is very mature.

In Li Shengyao's previous life, next year's "The Old Man of Mountains and Rivers" will participate in the Cannes Film Festival, and the reputation is very good, and the film screening is over, and the applause at the scene rang for a full minute.

However, he still lacked a little luck, and finally entered the twenty selected films, but unfortunately did not win the award.

Li Shengyao thinks that it is that Chief Jia does not have such a good fate with the Cannes Film Festival, and if this film is placed at the Venice Film Festival, it may win the award.

He couldn't help but ask, "Do you want to compete at next year's Cannes Film Festival?" ”

"That's right."

The reason why Section Chief Jia agreed to be a judge this year is to come and brush up on his presence, so that the directors, judges, and media in France will remember him.

In this way, when he comes here next year, others will look more familiar, and maybe he will win the award.

Li Shengyao smiled, "Why don't you go to the Venice Film Festival?" ”

"I have a Golden Lion and want to challenge for the Palme d'Or in Cannes."

"Director Jia, I don't think it's easy to say, it's better to find a place where you have better luck, maybe you will have a greater hope of winning the award."

Chief Jia has a very good relationship with the chief seal of the Venice Film Festival, and "The Old Man of Mountains and Rivers" is placed at the Venice Film Festival, and it is really possible to win the award.

The film was placed at the Berlin Film Festival, and there was even greater hope.

The film tells about the idea of "going west", the heroine's husband and son go to Australia and start a Western-style life, although very confused, but there is a tendency in this regard.

It is even more obvious that Chief Jia uses the interlude "go west" in the movie.

The Berlinale likes such ideological films.

As a young man in a small town in the seventies, it is normal for Jia to yearn for the West.

It's not that if you yearn for the West, you won't be patriotic, this movie will be released in the mainland, which shows that the above recognizes his ideas.

Section Chief Jia heard Li Shengyao's words, was silent for a long time, and did not answer.

Li Lianhua and Yu Yueming didn't dare to speak.

Li Shengyao is natural, he is kind enough to persuade him.

In his previous life, "The Old Man of Mountains and Rivers" won a high reputation, but did not win an award.

Why don't you go to the Venice Film Festival?

"Director Li, thank you for the reminder, I will consider it carefully."

Jia Zhangke was the first to speak.

He spoke, and the atmosphere was much better.

Zhao Tao and Chen Hao, Li Lianhua began to talk about some things.

When they were almost finished, Section Chief Jia said in a low voice: "Director Li, I just came over to see you, I really want to see if you have anything special." ”

He sighed, and then said, "Brother, prepare well, you may have good luck tomorrow." ”

Section Chief Jia is a judge, so naturally he often communicates with other judges and knows some insider information.

Even if the awards have not yet been voted for, the judges probably prefer what movies they are preferring, and they still have some idea.

When Li Shengyao heard this, he immediately understood what Section Chief Jia meant.

He breathed a little heavily, it seems that he has gained something this time, and God treats him well.

He tried to calm himself down, "Okay, I got it." ”

Section Chief Jia took a deep look at Li Shengyao, and then left with Zhao Tao.

Li Lianhua and Yan Yueming didn't leave, and the two of them looked at Li Shengyao, their eyes were a little hot.

They all heard Section Chief Jia's words just now, and naturally understood what they meant.

Li Shengyao smiled and waved his hand, "Have a good rest at night, and see if we have good luck tomorrow." ”

The group then dispersed.

Li Shengyao did not go to the hotel immediately, he took Chen Hao's hand and looked at the sea not far away.

Chen Hao was very excited, "Lao Li, let's go back to the hotel and have a drink." ”

Li Shengyao usually barely drinks a drop of alcohol, but sometimes in order to cheer up, he will take a small sip, he understood what Chen Hao meant, and nodded, "Let's go." ”

Tonight there is a big fight, and tomorrow awaits good luck.

(End of chapter)