Chapter 7 Berlin
"Buried Alive" successfully entered the competition section, and Wang Shu received an invitation from the organizers of the Berlin International Film Festival.
In the country.
The one that attracted the most attention was Gu Changwei’s "Peacock".
Some people are paying attention to "Buried Alive" directed by Wang Shu, but
Not many people pay attention.
Because
"Buried Alive" is not a theatrical movie, and few people in the entertainment industry have heard of it.
In addition, there were no screenings or publicity, so there was almost no movement at all.
And Wang Shu is still an unknown newcomer who just appeared out of nowhere.
So much so that even if "Buried Alive" was shortlisted for competition at the Berlin Film Festival, not many people knew about it.
Even if some people heard about it, they subconsciously thought it was a foreign award-winning work
Zhang Hanyu’s agent was also traveling with him. He specially took time to accompany Zhang Hanyu to Berlin this time.
This manager is very busy. He manages five Huayi artists, and Zhang Hanyu is just one of them.
Berlin International Film Festival, he also wants to see the world.
Sitting on the plane, Zhang Hanyu was very excited. He was eager to succeed. If he could win an award at the Berlin International Film Festival, his worth and status would rise.
“Although I have been looking forward to it during this period, I still can’t help but feel happy when I think about being able to go to Berlin.” Zhang Hanyu said calmly that nothing has been accomplished in middle age, and there are more or less people around him. The strange look made him hold his breath.
Being able to go to Berlin now will be a very good qualification.
I also felt deep in my heart that I was lucky to have helped Wang Shu, otherwise I might not have sat on this plane today.
"Why am I not?" Wang Shu did not pretend to hide his inner thoughts.
"You are still young, and I am already middle-aged." Zhang Hanyu looked up at the cabin roof and sighed softly.
"Then...wish us good luck." Seeing Zhang Hanyu say this, Wang Shu couldn't continue.
Nine times out of ten, life will be unsatisfactory. You will take off after you star in "Assembly" in two years.
"Wish us good luck!" Zhang Hanyu followed silently.
After a while, the agent next to Zhang Hanyu suddenly said: "Mr. Wang, what do you think of our Huayi?"
"Are you interested in joining our big family?"
Wang Shu guessed that such a film would happen sooner or later after "Buried Alive" was selected into the competition section of the Berlin International Film Festival. He smiled calmly: "I'm still young. , I still want to make a career again.”
“Besides, we have Director Feng. The box office of “A World Without Thieves” is over 100 million, which is daunting.”
Wang Shu’s heart. It is clear that even if Huayi signs a contract to become a director, his treatment will not be much better.
Because, as I said before, Huayi has Feng Xiaogang.
Furthermore, Wang Shu plans to set up a studio and work alone, and has no intention of working for others.
Zhang Hanyu's agent seemed to have guessed what Wang Shu would say, and smiled and said: "Director Feng is Director Feng, and Director Wang is Director Wang."
"Since Director Wang has not If you wish, then forget it this time.”
“After the film festival, if Director Wang is interested, the company will send someone to discuss it with you in detail.”
International student at the University of Southern California, No. 1. The first self-produced film was selected for the Berlin International Film Festival.
If possible, Huayi would of course want to recruit Wang Shu.
From now on, Director Feng will be responsible for shooting commercial films, and Director Wang will be responsible for shooting award-winning films.
Beautiful.
"Let's talk about it later." Wang Shu followed suit.
After a long journey, the three of them finally arrived in Berlin. As the director of "Buried Alive", Wang Shu naturally needed to be "sensible" and responsible for the accommodation expenses.
But he didn't expect Zhang Hanyu to take the initiative to pay for it at his own expense. Wang Shu was secretly happy, and after a token courtesy, he didn't force anything.
There are still two weeks to stay in Berlin. The funds in his hand are limited, and it is very difficult to support the expenses of three people.
Fortunately, Zhang Hanyu wanted to save face, so he was relieved to have less expenses for two people. Originally, he planned to secretly borrow some funds from Zhang Hanyu to help him when he couldn't hold on any longer.
Now, no need.
"Buried Alive" has been selected into the competition section. Even if it is not selected into the main competition section, you can still make a sum of money from selling the film. The difference is just how much.
Wang Shu is just short of money right now, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get it. Once he sells the film, he’ll be rich.
As the opening ceremony approaches, many film and television works shortlisted for the competition have been announced, including "Buried Alive" and "Peacock".
"Peacock" is a work directed by Gu Changwei, starring Zhang Jingchu.
Jiang Wenli, who is far away in China, must be in a very bad mood at this time. She and Gu Changwei are husband and wife.
And Zhang Jingchu and Gu Changwei
The opening ceremony arrived.
Wang Shu and Zhang Hanyu walked on the red carpet together, and the crew of "Peacock" also walked on the red carpet. The two were separated for a long time and did not have any intersection.
Zhang Hanyu was very excited. It was her first time to participate in an international film festival. All the media in front of her were taking pictures from all over the world.
Being illuminated by the flashlight, for a moment, I felt like a world star.
He looked calm and composed, not saying a word with a straight face.
The opening ceremony is over, and then comes the day for the jury to review the film.
The Berlin International Film Festival focuses most on politics and society, and is also the largest audience film festival in the world.
The subject matter of "Buried Alive" is not popular here in Berlin, but other than Berlin, Wang Shu basically has no better choice.
The Cannes Film Festival has the most international influence, but the competition is so fierce that you are likely to be drowned if you go there.
The Venice Film Festival was in September and he couldn't make it.
The only choice given to him was the Berlin International Film Festival.
Maybe the Berlin International Film Festival, which has a reputation for favoring Chinese-language works, will become one?
Domestic.
The news that Gu Changwei's "Peacock" was selected into the competition section of the Berlin Film Festival was posted on major portals at an extremely fast speed, and many media began to publish articles.
As for "Buried Alive", there are only a few written reports
In this era, unlike later generations, you can read all the world's news with a mobile phone.
So, even if the portal website reported the news that "Peacock" was selected for the Berlin Film Festival, only a few people paid attention.
As for "Buried Alive", even fewer people paid attention
Jiang Wenli sat in front of the computer at home, looking at the content reported on the portal website on the screen, feeling extremely irritated and couldn't help but shout scold.
"What kind of coquettish hooves amazes the world when she debuts in Berlin and is expected to become a second international chapter?"
"Is her kind of slutty hooves worthy of it?"
"What is the best thing about the Berlin Film Festival?" Popular candidate for the leading actress crown? "
"What is most likely to win the best actress in Berlin? "
"Her eye-catching acting skills are worthy of it"
"If she can win the Best Actress, any dog can win it!"
She continued to read and saw the photo of Zhang Jingchu holding Gu Changwei's arm and "arrogantly" walking on the red carpet, and became angry. He slapped his hand on the table.
The palms of my hands were blood red, and the pain was overwhelming, but it was no match for the anger in my heart.
“Mom.”
The worried cry of a three or four year old boy came from the living room.
Hearing the little boy's tender voice, Jiang Wenli sat down numbly, tears falling from the corners of her eyes uncontrollably.
(End of this chapter)