Chapter 360 Press Conference (Part 2)
The reporter had no choice but to change the question, "I have almost won the Director Award, when will I win the Best Actor Award at the International Film Festival?"
"No, do you think too highly of me? These two director awards were obtained by chance. It's not that easy. If you want to win the best actor, you can get it."
Isn't it?
The reporters in the field looked at him askance, take a look at yourself.
A 21-year-old double-gold director, is that what a person can do?
"After winning the Palme d'Or, you are already a two-gold director. Do you feel that you have surpassed Fang Long?" This is the question asked by domestic reporters.
The foreign reporters at the venue were very confused and didn't know why Fang Long was involved, so they asked the Chinese reporters around them.
Although we are peers and competitors, Chinese reporters are still happy to publicize the "great achievements" of their domestic counterparts while living abroad.
“What, Chen said he wanted to surpass Jackie? Aren’t they two good friends? They both made movies together.”
"There is also this kind of thing. It is really difficult for Chen and Jackie to judge the level."
"It turns out there is still this news. If I understand it, I will definitely help the Chinese media."
< br>Chen Linfeng’s head is full of questions. Co-authoring this question will follow him for the rest of his life, right?
He replied helplessly, "I don't know if you ask me. Maybe I won't be able to confirm the answer to the question until the day when everyone thinks I am better."
This time he I don’t even have to explain it. Anyway, these reporters don’t have any good stuff, so it’s useless to talk about it.
What's more, the attitude at the scene is about to spread throughout the world.
Of course the reporters asked questions not only for the two directors, but also for the three actors.
When asked about Liu Qianqian, domestic Sina media first praised her performance in the movie, and then turned to gossip.
"When will you marry Director Xiao Chen and have children?"
Chen Linfeng interrupted angrily and replied, "I haven't reached the legal age for marriage yet. Now Isn’t it a little early to say this? ”
Ah this.
This reporter from Sina really didn’t expect this.
"No, why are you not 22 yet? It feels like you are almost the same generation as Jiang Wen and the others."
Chen Linfeng blinked and said innocently, "There is nothing I can do about it. At this age.”
When the reporter thought about it, he was really stupid.
When publishing various reports, Chen Linfeng's age is always mentioned.
Shocked, the youngest Oscar screenwriter/Golden Lion Award director/actor in history!
I don’t know how many times I have used this title.
Of course, now there is another youngest director who has received a Palme d'Or or two gold medals.
But to be honest, when I don’t think about it, I always unconsciously think that Chen Linfeng is older.
After all, it has been at least 10 years since he debuted. Some young reporters, like the one who asked the question, have been hearing about Xiao Chen's reputation since they were students.
As a result, you told me that he is not even old enough to get a marriage certificate, which is a bit counterintuitive.
Liu Qianqian covered her mouth and laughed, "Yes, Xiaofeng is a few months younger than me."
We can't ask about this gossip. The reporter will keep it in mind and prepare to come back next year. ask.
Another reporter from the New York Times asked, "Crystal, now that you have gained quite a reputation on the international stage, will you try out in Hollywood like your predecessors, such as Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi?" How about a try?”
Liu Qianqian held her chin and thought for a moment, "Times are different, so the choices should be different. I will probably focus on domestic. If Hollywood asks me to act, I will try it."
"In this case, It’s hard to have a good chance.”
“I’m not too worried about this,” Liu Qianqian smiled slyly, “After all, I have Xiaofeng to help me.”
She didn’t deny it at all. Success comes with the help of a boyfriend.
……
The press conference lasted for more than 2 hours.
After the show ended, Chen Linfeng informed the cast and crew of "Sunset" to discuss follow-up matters in a small conference room in the hotel.
The actors and behind-the-scenes staff arrived first, but the two directors were not here yet.
Liu Qingshan asked in confusion, "The Cannes Film Festival is over, what else can happen?"
"There can't be any benefits that I haven't received."
Cao Yu thought so too. As a photographer, he had added another important feature to his resume, and he was about to return to China to show off.
Cheng Er's expression changed, "Hey, don't tell me, maybe there really is, like...an Oscar?"
At this time, Chen Linfeng and Zhang Yimou happened to push the door open and came in, hearing this sentence .
"Old Cheng is right, the Palme d'Or is not the end, but a new beginning."
Along with the two directors, there were also Pitt and Rob Fury. Deman.
Rob heard that his boss had won the Palme d'Or and made a special trip here today.
Chen Linfeng just went to pick him up, and Zhang Yimou also went with him to show respect.
As for Peter, there are multiple people acting as advisers.
Chen Linfeng has collaborated with him several times before, and he was the first to win the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. He helped with contact and public relations operations, so he has some experience.
As for Rob, he is a veteran in Hollywood. In the second half of the year, he will start the Oscar publicity for "The Hurt Locker".
Chen Linfeng knows that "The Hurt Locker" will win next year's Oscars over "Avatar" and will be the biggest winner. He introduced Rob's identity to everyone.
As for Pete, many people know him.
Domestic media have reported several times that he is Director Xiao Chen’s best friend in Hollywood, a super second generation.
I have seen it before at film festivals.
Cheng Er, Cao Yu and others knew that this director did have a good relationship with them.
"Xiao Feng, is our movie really going to hit the Oscars?"
Liu Qianqian heard what Chen Linfeng said when he entered the door just now.
"Of course, crystal, you should have more confidence in Chen Linfeng. After all, it is the Palme d'Or, which is no worse than Oscar."
Pete replied before Chen Linfeng could speak.
"No, Peter," Chen Linfeng said in surprise, "When did you learn Chinese? And can you speak it decently?"
Pete smiled proudly and continued to reply in Chinese, "It's been almost three years since I learned it. , I have never had a chance to show it before, how about it, isn’t it cool? I think I might be a genius too.”
“Yes,” Chen Linfeng nodded seriously, “It’s just a little slower than me in learning foreign languages. "
While he was speaking, he also gestured with his thumb and index finger to show that it was just a little bit short.
Peter was even more proud, this was a talent that even the genius Chen recognized.
Everyone present looked strange.
They had heard the rumor that Xiao Chen learned neon language in a long time.
Even this is an allusion.
Liang Qichao had a famous saying at that time: "Neon language is so difficult to learn, it's a waste of my lamp oil."
When Chen Linfeng was doing a show, he mentioned this sentence and said that it was indeed true.
It took him almost half a day. It seemed that everyone had the same idea.
At that time, Chen Linfeng's expression was very serious and sincere, as if he was talking about something common.
Because it was too outrageous and Versailles (although there was no such word yet), it was spread.
This joke is widely circulated, and basically everyone present, except for two foreigners, knows it.
Everyone tacitly wanted to save face for Pete and didn’t say it out loud.
Chen Linfeng and Zhang Yimou respectively emphasized their determination and confidence in this time's bid for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and then handed over the leadership to Rob and asked him to explain.
“In fact, it is not that difficult to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, at least compared to the hero, heroine, director and best picture.”
Rob Yi Come up and give me reassurance first.
“First of all, let’s talk about the shortlisting criteria. If the work itself has a certain reputation, and with appropriate public relations, there will be a higher probability of being shortlisted. Director Zhang has also been shortlisted before, I think you should have some understanding.”
Zhang Yimou nodded. He had been nominated for the Foreign Language Film Award three times before, but unfortunately he failed to break through the final hurdle.
Rob continued, "'Sunset' won the Palme d'Or this time. As the most prestigious award at the three major international film festivals, members of the Hollywood Film Academy will also pay attention to the award-winning works in Cannes, so we basically don't have to worry about the finalists. "
Zhang Yimou said, "It's rare to win an award. Please tell me how to do this."
"I just said that the foreign language film award is actually not that difficult," Rob said sincerely. Said, "Especially when it won the Palme d'Or in Cannes and the quality of the film itself is very good."
Here he changed the subject a little bit.
After "Farewell My Concubine" won the Palme d'Or, it also participated in the Oscar competition the following year.
However, it lost out to a film that was clearly of inferior quality.
“Farewell My Concubine won several Oscar sentinel awards at that time. To a certain extent, these awards are the weather vane of the Oscars. Normally, winning the award is no problem.
In fact, the next operation of "Sunset" is similar to it to a certain extent.
First participate in various award ceremonies in Europe, win as many awards as possible, and impress the Oscar judges, and then do it again. Competing for various Oscar frontline awards."
Liu Qianqian raised her hand and asked, "Since the operation is similar, why didn't "Farewell My Concubine" win the award? "
"The key is respect," Rob pointed out a few times with his index finger. "After "Farewell My Concubine" was shortlisted for the Oscars, the publicity work was obviously insufficient.
Original works that were shortlisted for the Oscars would be displayed in the Ai Mi Li Ken. The big newspapers publicized it, and the judges regarded it as a sign of respect for the Oscars.
As a result, "Farewell My Concubine" did not do this at all. It did not respect the rules of the game, and the judges will naturally not respect you. "
Chen Linfeng said speechlessly, "You might as well change respect into throwing away money. If you don't use public relations or spend money on publicity, there will be no chance of winning. This is more straightforward. "
Indeed. , so the people below understood it instantly.
"It turns out you have to spend money, it's okay, Xiaofeng has money."
"Indeed, Director Chen is not afraid of anyone in the world when it comes to spending money."
Chen Linfeng glared at them, " "Don't make a fuss."
Rob is not embarrassed at all when he hears others say that Oscar costs money. This is a fact recognized by most people.
He shrugged and said, "Boss, you are right to say that. Whether it is public relations or publicity, it costs money.
So, boss, are you ready to spend money? ”
(End of this chapter)