Chapter 313 When the meaning of the world is shattered! Silence in Cannes!
“The film "Robin Hood" was ridiculed by the crowd at the opening ceremony of Cannes, and the American media criticized it: the only thing related to the epic is the length of more than two hours."
"Europe and America The media was dissatisfied with the fabricated historical background of the "Robin Hood" movie. Many interviewees claimed that the movie was quite average! "
"The press conference was extremely popular, but there was no applause at the premiere. "Robin Hood" did not open well in Cannes! First show! Can director Guan Ling carry the reputation of Cannes? "
"Fan Bingbing's Cannes gown attracts attention, and the price of wearing Cartier exceeds 30 million!"
"Director Guan Ling will hold a press conference for the premiere of "Father Trapped in Time" tomorrow afternoon, and many media at home and abroad are ready."
"Guan Ling and Liu Yifei appeared on the red carpet at the opening ceremony The second seat caused a sensation on the scene!”
When major news at home and abroad began to sweep Cannes and China,
The face of Cannes Film Festival Chairman Jill Jacobs was covered with tears. A cloud.
The door is open!
Although this film is not in competition, compared to the critical acclaim brought by "Up" last year, this year it actually made the excitement in Cannes quieter for the first time.
The weather in Cannes has been bad recently. The cold wind blew on his face, making him feel like he was being cut with a knife.
In fact, before the opening of the Cannes Festival, Cannes had not been going well.
Although the film festival is operating normally, it is still a little deserted compared to last year.
Not only were there fewer films and stars, but volcanic ash and huge waves hit before the opening, it also encountered joint boycotts from several well-known international media, and there were constant natural and man-made disasters.
Among all the Palme d'Or shortlisted films, only three works from the two major film markets were shortlisted, while 14 European films were shortlisted.
You know, European movies have always been described by only four characters.
——Depressing art.
The boycott by well-known media is also because Cannes has relatively few commercial elements this year and there are very few Hollywood stars, so a decrease in exposure is almost inevitable.
And many of the works worth looking forward to this year are beckoning to Venice due to schedule reasons. It seems almost inevitable that Cannes will lose to its old rival.
The failure of "Robin Hood" seems to have the implication that people will continue to be unlucky.
“I hope Guan’s movie tomorrow will give us a surprise.”
Jacob thought to himself,
“It is called the old people’s party under the volcanic ash. , There seems to be nothing wrong with it.”
Jacob smiled to himself.
This year’s Cannes is almost all about twice-cooked pork.
The only difference here may be Guan Ling.
This is a true friend.
Speaking of which, Guan is indeed the lucky star of Cannes. With a slap, the Cannes Film Festival has been popular for two years and has firmly ranked first among the three major film festivals, even surpassing the other two film festivals combined. of heat.
All this is due to Guan Ling.
However, this year Guan Ling was uncharacteristically not causing too much trouble.
This is something Jacob doesn’t like very much. He would rather Guan Ling create countless hits.
But you can’t completely rely on Guan Ling.
And since "Shoplifters", Guan Ling's movie this time, at least in Jacob's eyes, may not be a movie with an absolute advantage.
Lee Chang-dong's "Poetry" also tells the story of the elderly in South Korea.
It is similar to Guan Ling’s new movie.
If compared to each other, Jacob would probably be more anxious now.
This year, the film that has high hopes from media around the world is actually Mike Leigh's "Another Year."
Since Mike won the Golden Lion Award and the Oscar for Best Director a few years ago, the movies he shot in the past two years have always fallen short. Each time he was nominated, but he was always one step away from the award. layer of window paper.
As for "The Mistake" by Mexican director Gonzalez, Jacob doesn't think it is competitive. In recent years, the artistic center of film is shifting to the Far East.
He predicted this last year. In the future, it is a matter of time before Asian films will shine.
This can be seen from the number of films from countries such as Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand that were screened at Cannes this year.
In fact, this year's film festival is recognized as biased in the industry, because there are five co-production films financed by France and three films independently funded and shot. This has earned him a lot of criticism.
And last year’s Palme d’Or winner Guan Ling.
The probability of winning the Palme d'Or this year is zero.
This is not a matter of choice, it is not allowed by the Cannes International Film Festival itself.
The outside world may not say this clearly, and Jacob will not directly say that Guan Ling has no chance, but this is the fact.
Currently, the Cannes International Film Festival has an honorific title of "Double Gold Palm Club" for directors.
At present, there are only a handful of directors in this club, and there are currently only five people.
And among these people, no one has ever won this award two consecutive years.
Among them, the shortest interval is only five years.
So as the chairman of the Cannes Film Festival, Jacob, Guan Ling's coming this time can only be for fame and fortune, but there is nothing he can do about awards.
After all, such awesome people are not allowed to appear at the Cannes Film Festival!
Occasionally, you have to stab your friends.
......
Having said that, when the film directed by the Palme d'Or winner was about to be released, the expectations of the fans at Cannes were still aroused.
Jacobs ramps up promotions for 'Father Trapped in Time' after 'Robin Hood'.
Trying to let Guan Ling save the popularity of Cannes again,
Whether it is good or bad, it will be a huge benefit to the Cannes Film Festival.
The explosion of word-of-mouth is the result of Cannes.
The reputation plummeted, and last year's Palme d'Or winner received numerous scoldings the next day. It was also a very popular and popular publicity tool.
But Jacob could only think about Xiao Jiujiu in his heart.
God was compassionate the next day and did not call for the rainy day.
The weather in the morning swept away the haze of a few days ago. The sun showed its smiling face, revealing its warm sunshine, which also made the atmosphere in Cannes lively.
"Get up, you lazy pig."
Liu Yifei usually likes to sleep in, but today she got up strangely early.
“There is a press conference this year, and you have to put on makeup when you get up in the morning.”
“If you don’t get up, I’m afraid there won’t be enough time.”
“I’ll put on makeup. What makeup?" Guan Ling pinched Liu Yifei, "Why do I feel like I'm getting bigger every day?"
"I have a secret recipe."
Liu Yifei patted Guan Ling's palm and smiled as she thought of the benefits of papaya that Shu Chang told her.
It really works.
"You have to put on makeup. Let's go watch Luo Jin's movie in the evening." Liu Yifei was very excited.
“You’re deliberately looking for trouble, right?”
Guan Ling was smart and no longer sleepy at once, “Besides, why do you need to put on makeup to watch Luo Jin’s movie?”< br>
"Let's see if he is 0 or 1. Be tough and lead me to laugh at her when the time comes." Liu Yifei smiled happily, showing her teeth without any concern.
“You know so much.”
Guan Ling was speechless,
“When you are bored, you have to learn something new.”
“What? ? New posture? "Guan Ling is interested.
"What are you going to do?"
Liu Yifei was a little panicked for no reason.
"Yes!"
Guan Ling wanted to transform into Bigan in the morning. After all, there is a proverb that says, Shang Yang knows horse power, and Bigan knows people's hearts.
Guan Ling wanted to see Liu Yifei's carefulness.
"We still need to hold a press conference! Hmm..."
"Do you want to have more participation?" Guan Ling supported Liu Yifei, "You look like this, like this, look Follow me." (See Easter egg chapter.)
Liu Yifei's eyes gradually changed.
“I am often incompatible with Director Guan because I am not perverted enough.”
…………
When Guan Ling and Liu Yifei started teaching Yunxia’s song.
The staff at the press conference and premiere began to move early.
After today's press conference, the film will premiere at the Palais des Cinemas in Cannes.
Various invitations have been distributed before, but they always need to be confirmed, and even in Cannes, those media still need certain good management.
Of course this is all done in compliance.
Afternoon.
The premiere press conference of "Father Trapped in Time" finally got underway.
At the press conference, Mr. You Benchang appeared in a Chinese tunic suit. He was still an old man who was almost unknown in Cannes. He was still the media's countless flashbulb. Except for the Chinese media who politely went over to take pictures, the European and American media Ignore him completely.
All eyes are on Guan Ling.
As the first anticipated film after the opening ceremony of Cannes, Guan Ling's film has always been very low-key before and after it came to Cannes.
The arrival of Wu Junmei was not very popular either.
On the contrary, Wang Xiaoshuai, Fan Bingbing, Liu Yifei and others who came to participate in the press conference below attracted more attention.
Also coming are Qin Hao, Li Feifei, Michelle Yeoh, Luo Jin, Cai Yuexun, Zhao Youting and others.
Jia Zhangke was sitting in the front row, between Wang Xiaoshuai and Liu Yifei, turning around to exchange something with Liu Yifei.
Almost everyone in the Chinese circle came together. Even those from Wanwan will not fail to come.
As for the media below, all Chinese media are good. European and American media, such as "Vanity Fair", "French Cultural Weekly", "Cahiers du Cinéma" and others, have all arrived here.
What is surprising is that North America's "Movie Review", South Korea's top magazine "Joongang Ilbo" and the top film magazine "C" are all gathered here.
Perhaps because of the sensation caused by "The Crucible" in South Korea, the number of Korean Internet media on the scene seems to be larger.
The flash lights on the scene kept flashing.
And one after another, the famous characters of this film began to gradually enter the scene.
After Jacob and Burton appeared, all the major judges also appeared at the scene.
When Li Cangdong came, he greeted Guan Ling, "The influence of "The Melting Pot" in South Korea , it is worth every Korean director to say thank you.”
In short, not only China, but almost everyone with names in Cannes appeared at the scene.
"I announce that the press conference has officially begun."
Guan Ling sat on the stage and looked at the media below, "I will not introduce the content of my movie, but I will answer Some questions from the media here. "
These words are very direct.
The following people also quickly reacted. In terms of answering, the Chinese people never lag behind others.
"Why is it low-key? Because this movie does not need to be high-profile." Guan Ling looked at the Sixth Princess and her family, "This movie is a movie that requires people to calm down and think. No matter in the movie, Even after the movie is over, he will give you unlimited room for expansion. It will premiere in Cannes, regardless of box office factors. I hope that before the movie premieres, it will not bring you any expectations or stereotypes in thinking. Each of us has to do Yes, just watch it slowly.”
The anticipation of those present was immediately overflowing with these words.
"Yes, this movie is about fathers. But it is not a science fiction movie."
"I said, I will not tell the content of the movie, and the movie "The Crucible" has nothing to do with this premiere . ”
“Most of the filming process of this movie was concentrated in a studio. Mr. Youlao made great efforts for this. He is the absolute protagonist of this movie. I am very satisfied with his performance. , and respect."
"This is already the fifth question. I can't tell you what I expect from this movie. I only know that you will be immersed in it soon."
As the questions at the press conference ended, the premiere began.
The environment in the movie palace dimmed instantly.
Everyone is staring at the huge screen in front of them, wanting to see what kind of movie the director, last year’s Palme d’Or winner, will bring this year.
Father, how can you be stuck in time?
At the beginning of the movie, a spirited old man was listening to a Kunqu opera in his room.
In the eyes of Europeans, it is drama.
They couldn't tell whether it was Kun Opera or Peking Opera. They only knew that the movements here were somewhat similar to those in "Farewell My Concubine".
The character played by Mr. You Benchang in front of me is a very decent old man.
And his daughter appeared and said something very homely and specific. I think you need a nanny to take care of you.
There wasn’t much conflict at the beginning, and everything passed by peacefully.
Then the content of the movie gradually became more concrete, and the audience gradually became filled with questions as the content of the movie progressed.
Why did my daughter’s face change in the blink of an eye?
Why did the old father suddenly appear in the living room when an unknown stranger appeared in his room while he was sitting in his room, and said that this was his home?
Why does my daughter say one moment that she wants to live in Chengdu with a new lover, and then another moment she says no? A son-in-law appears later?
Why did the man who claimed to be his son-in-law go to the kitchen with the chicken and then disappear the next second?
The old man in the movie said: "These things are very painful, I feel like I am going crazy."
And all the directors, all the actors, and all the fans in the movie palace have exactly the same idea in their hearts.
Liu Yifei suddenly thought of Guan Ling's perverted behavior toward her that morning.
“Director Guan Da’s thinking is not normal, right?”
Jia Zhangke didn’t speak, he was deep in thought. He felt like he had grasped something, but it was not that specific. .
Li Cangdong was very curious throughout the whole process. He also made a movie about an old man, but compared to Guan Ling's one, his style is revenge-like, and the two show completely different differences.
Mike Leigh, the director of "Another Year", was the first to guess something.
But instead of whispering to the people around him, he was digesting it himself.
In the subsequent plot, people finally understood everything.
This is what the world in the eyes of a sick old man looks like!
All these are his true feelings and experiences!
His room, his watch, and his frequent emphasis are like a child full of insecurities!
He is afraid!
He is worried!
He is very confused!
He was at a loss!
He is running away, but he is actually living there!
The entire movie palace fell into complete silence when the second half of the movie was played.
Fragmented narrative technique, immersive experience from the first perspective.
You Benchang’s world is in chaos.
The memories of everyone present seemed to be confused with him.
When the movie ended, the entire movie palace did not applaud, but was all immersed in You Benchang's last crying scene.
"He, this is not going to win the Palme d'Or..."
Mike Lee's face turned a little pale, and he was actually a little panicked.
At the scene, Jia Zhangke's head was buzzing. He understood what the movie was about, but he was not sure how powerful the depth bomb was.
"No wonder there is no publicity..."
Jacob said nothing.
"Dong Dong Dong"
It seems that something is knocking on his heart, although the overall style of the movie is very bland, there is no hysteria, no conflict flipping.
But only those who are truly immersed in it can feel the edge that permeates this movie.
When the meaning of the world is shattered...
What does it look like?
For several minutes, there was a long silence, sobbing and crying.
He just reacted and stood up.
(End of this chapter)