Chapter 129 Request
On May 22, the Cannes Film Festival has entered its eighth day.
At 11:30 in the morning, "Purple Butterfly" premiered. Cao Yang and Jiang Wen both came to attend. However, as the protagonists, Jiji Zhang and Liu Ye were not there. Only Lou Ye and the film's director producer Wang Wei were there.
According to Lou Ye, Jiji Zhang and Liu Ye were filming "Jasmine Blooms" in China. For some reasons, they would come this afternoon to participate in the evening film viewing room for journalists.
When the premiere ended, Cao Yang found that the occupancy rate in the small theater was less than 50%, with only a few dozen people scattered around.
This is actually related to the screening time arranged by the Cannes Organizing Committee. At 11:30 noon, it is lunch time. Who comes to watch the movie during this time?
"Director Cao, please wait a moment. I have something to ask you for help."
When Cao Yang and Jiang Wen were leaving, they were stopped by Lou Ye.
Afterwards, Lou Ye said hello to Supervisor Producer Wang Wei, stopped caring about the aftermath of the movie, and walked over to Cao Yang.
Jiang Wen didn't leave either, he just smiled and looked at Lou Ye with interest.
"Let's go, find a place to have something to eat together." Cao Yang said.
The other two people didn't have any objections. The movie lasted for more than two hours, and it was almost two o'clock in the afternoon.
"I know a Chinese restaurant that tastes just okay."
Jiang Wen said that because he was a judge, he came to Cannes relatively early and was familiar with where to eat around.
So I followed Jiang Wen and found a Chinese restaurant with a somewhat Chinese decoration. The owner obviously knew Jiang Wen and greeted him with a smile.
However, he did not recognize Cao Yang. Although Cao Yang is very famous, especially in the European literary and art circles, he is not an actor after all. Very few ordinary people abroad can recognize him.
A few people found a quiet place to chat while eating.
Mainly Lou Ye was talking, while Cao Yang and Jiang Wen were listening.
"...My supervisor Wang Wei said that she had connections in Cannes, and I didn't doubt it. I just thought it would be good to have connections. At least the movie could be screened at a good time, and it could be shown a few more times, so that more people could see it. People see it.”
Lou Ye put down his chopsticks and sighed.
"Who knew that the organizing committee had arranged two screenings in total, one at 11:30 noon and one at 10:30 in the evening. The other prime time slots would all be given to the French film "Little Lily" that was screened on the same day. .”
"Haha, it's quite miserable. Both games were fucking unmanned."
Jiang Wen chewed the food and said with a smile, somewhat mockingly.
Lou Ye shook his head, sighed again, and then said: "I'll question her, what do you think she said?"
Jiang Wen shook his head and took another mouthful of food without saying a word.
Cao Yang could only ask cooperatively: "How do you say it?"
Jiang Wen can not care, but Cao Yang can't. After all, he is an alumnus, and he can't make people too embarrassed.
"She said that because the films screened a few days ago, the judges' memories were somewhat blurred during the final review, and the judges could not chew on the films screened two days before the closing, so "Purple Butterfly" had already won the competition in terms of time. .”
After Lou Ye said this, he himself was a little confused. Where is this from? Alas!
"Well, that makes sense."
Jiang Wen chewed the vegetables and nodded, as if he recognized this.
"What do you want to do now?" Cao Yang asked.
Although Lou Ye didn't say it clearly, Cao Yang could probably guess that Lou Ye just wanted to get more screen time.
Nortel's main connections are in Berlin, and now they have Venice, but in Cannes, to be honest, the connections are not that strong.
But isn’t Cao Yang in Cannes now? The fact that he is here represents connections in itself.
"Director Cao, can you think of a way now to ask the organizing committee to arrange a few more screenings?"
Lou Ye was a little embarrassed. It was actually a bit embarrassing to say it at this time. The film festival had already started for eight days and everything that should be arranged had already been arranged. Now you just said, where can you ask the organizing committee to make room for you?
"Isn't this nonsense! When each film will be screened and how many times it will be screened are planned before the film festival even opens."
Before Cao Yang could speak, Jiang Wen spoke from the side.
"If you are afraid that your movie will be screened less often and the screening time is not good, you have to move in advance. The schedule is already full at this time. Where can I find a free screening hall for you?"
Lou Ye smiled awkwardly, "I really have no choice. There is one at 11:30 noon and one at 10:30 in the evening. These are the two time periods...I am anxious."
"It's urgent. You know you're in a hurry. Why did you go there earlier? Next time, find a more reliable supervisor." Jiang Wen tapped Lou Ye with his chopsticks and said something rude.
Lou Ye's temper wasn't very good, but he didn't embarrass Jiang Wen. Everyone knew that Jiang Wen had such a temper and was very straightforward, and he was now a judge on the Cannes jury.
"Don't even think about the screening room. It must have been arranged long ago."
Cao Yang said something, thought about it for a while, and then said: "Let's do this. During the press conference in the evening, I will try to find more reporters and bring some Cannes official people over to try to increase your exposure."< br>
"Thank you, Director Cao."
Lou Ye smiled, this was already the best solution.
With this kind of exposure, even if you don't win an award, you can still sell hundreds of thousands more for your film.
"I just don't know what Director Cao means by bringing more reporters, and what kind of official people he can bring over." Lou Ye couldn't help but think. At ten o'clock in the evening, Lou Ye, together with International Zhang and Liu Ye, who had just arrived this afternoon, were preparing to welcome the group of reporters who came to watch the movie.
However, twenty minutes passed, and not many media came. Most of them were domestic media, and there were only a few European and American media. But it was obvious that they were not as interested in movies as they were in international chapters.
"Director Lou, why is the screening room so small? Didn't it say that this evening is a press room? Why are there only these few reporters here?"
The international chapter couldn't bear it anymore, this scene was too small.
"With Director Lou's reputation, it would be great to have these. Do you think Director Lou is Director Cao and Director Zhang?"
Liu Ye said next to him, well, he is just an upright boy.
Lou Ye smiled a little embarrassed. Even if I am not as famous as them, you can't say it clearly. You bastard, I will definitely not need you next time I make a movie.
Just as he was talking, he saw Cao Yang and a group of people coming over, talking and laughing.
Lou Ye perked up and hurriedly greeted him.
Among these people are the chairman of the jury, Patrice Chahou, the head of the organizing committee, Luc Godard, and the jury members Spielberg, Meg Ryan, Karin Vihar, Eli - De Luca and Jiang Wen.
Behind them, followed a large group of reporters.
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"Thank you, Director Cao, thank you."
Lou Ye held Cao Yang's hand and said sincerely.
"We are all from Nortel, so we should help each other out. Please go over and say hello." Cao Yang said.
"Director Cao, long time no see, you are getting more and more impressive now."
Liu Ye came over and hugged Cao Yang directly, smiling happily.
"Director Cao, long time no see. Thank you for your help. Let's sit together when you have time."
International Zhang did not shake hands, hugged Cao Yang directly, and whispered in Cao Yang's ear.
As a shrewd person like her, she must have been able to tell that these people were brought by Cao Yang.
"Director Cao, when are you going back? Back to China or to the United States?" Liu Ye asked from the side.
"Going back to China. I'm not sure when I'm going to go back. What about you? When will you go back?" Cao Yang asked with a smile.
International Zhang smoothed his hair and said first: "We're not sure either. It's best to wait until the organizing committee tells us, don't worry, wait two days before leaving."
Cao Yang smiled and nodded, "Then I wish you good luck."
"I also wish Director Cao good luck!"
Afterwards, Guizhou Zhang whispered again, seemingly casually, "I'm free these days and I'm quite familiar with Cannes. Director Cao can come to me at any time."
May 24, tomorrow is the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival, and today Cao Yang's "Despicable Milk" premieres.
Depp also just arrived from the United States last night.
This time the movie will be held directly in the Lumiere Hall of the Cinema Palace.
Lou Ye came with Jiuji Zhang and Liu Ye. Looking at the magnificent hall, he couldn't help but wonder, when will he get such treatment?
A total of two screenings of my own film were arranged during garbage time. On the other hand, Director Cao's film was not only screened at the Lumière Hall, but also six screenings during prime time. It is really incomparable.
International Chapter's focus was different from Lou Ye's. What he saw was that the chairman of the Cannes Film Festival, the chairman of the organizing committee, the artistic director, the chairman of the jury, all these big shots came to attend Cao Yang's premiere.
There are also many famous directors and producers in the European literary and artistic film circles, as well as many stars.
This pomp and circumstance is comparable to the treatment Zhang Yimou received. It seems that Cannes attaches great importance to this young director.
After the movie was over, Liu Ye couldn't help but ask the international chapter next to him: "Didn't you say it was a gay movie? How did it become a political satire?"
Jiji Zhang did know some inside stories. She whispered: "When Director Cao first arrived in Hollywood, he was stabbed in the back by two male protagonists he admired. It is said that the script was already written, but the male protagonist revealed that the biographies of the movie were not like this at all. A large amount of evidence was also thrown out, making the crew very passive
Director Cao had to rewrite the script and prepare the movie again. I didn't expect that Director Cao could make such a good-looking movie in such a short period of time under such a passive situation. ”
Liu Ye couldn't help but glance at the international chapter, with an incomprehensible expression on his face. The version shown in "Mean Milk" will definitely not be deleted, so Depp and Anne Hathaway's several passionate scenes that lasted for about ten minutes, then It is shown from all angles.
He was a little embarrassed just now, but International Zhang actually said it looked good?
Then Liu Ye thought about it carefully and recalled the action scene. He had to admit that the international chapter was right and it was indeed a bit good.
After the movie was shown, the chairman of the Cannes Film Festival took the lead. Everyone laughed happily and applauded for a long time, which lasted for five or six minutes.
It can be seen that the Gallic Rooster still prefers to watch the scandals of Americans.
Of course, one with action scenes would definitely be better.
In the European literary and art circles, there are no action scenes in your movies. How can you have the nerve to claim that you are from the art circle?
When all the big guys were leaving, the chairman of the Cannes Film Festival Organizing Committee specifically said to Cao Yang: "Cao, don't be in a hurry, just wait two days before leaving."
"Purple Butterfly" finally did not receive this sentence that International Chapter kept in mind.
(End of chapter)