Chapter 107 Cannes
Wang Shu and Zhang Yimou met for the first time, and they were not familiar with each other.
Therefore, Wang Shu only stayed on the set of "City of Golden Armor" for a while, said some polite words to Zhang Yimou, Gong Li and others, and left here.
Zhang Weiping came back from outside at this time and saw the fruit on the table, so he took it and ate it.
After eating, he asked doubtfully: "Who bought this fruit? It tastes pretty good."
Gong Li glanced at Zhang Weiping and said with a smile: "Wang Shu brought it. He came here just now."
"Wang Shu?" Zhang Weiping was stunned when he heard this. There was a fruit knife on the seat. , he picked up an apple and peeled it with a fruit knife. He took a bite and found that it was still quite moist. While eating, he said cheerfully: "Wang Shu is quite good at life, isn't he? Do you know how to buy some fruit?" Pay a visit."
After finishing speaking, he said leisurely, "It's not like what I heard."
"What did you hear?" Gong Li saw that Zhang Weiping was interested. Wang Shu had an opinion and couldn't help asking curiously.
“What else could it be?” Zhang Weiping continued to say leisurely, “Everyone has long known about his affair with Chen Kaige.”
"No matter what, as a junior in the industry, he cannot step on Chen Kaige in front of an interview."
"This kid dares to step on Chen Kaige now, and he will also dare to step on Yimou in the future."
Gong Li recalled Wang Shu's attitude when he came to the set just now, and said with a little doubt: "I just talked to him, he was quite polite, how could he be as outrageous as what you said?"
"Haha." Zhang Weiping smiled and said, "Knowing people but not knowing their hearts, what if he is pretending?"
Gong Li rolled her eyes when she heard this, and couldn't help complaining: "You're a fool. The fruit someone brought here is still here to say bad things about you. I really don’t know what to say about you.”
"Ha." Zhang Weiping chuckled after hearing this. He did not answer Gong Li's words, but just ate the fruit on his own.
Zhang Yimou happened to come over and saw Zhang Weiping eating the fruit brought by Wang Shu. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Isn't this fruit good?"
He just ate an apple and it tasted good. Yes, Wang Shu was interested at first glance.
I must have carefully selected some apples before bringing them over.
“It’s okay.” Zhang Weiping reluctantly responded.
Zhang Yimou didn't care, he said with a smile: "What Wang Shu brought when he came here just now, they should be high-quality fruits that he picked up at the fruit shop."
Zhang Weiping heard Zhang Yimou's praise. Wang Shu couldn't help but replied with a rather disdainful look: "Didn't you just buy some fruit? How much did it cost?"
Seeing Zhang Weiping say this, Zhang Yimou shook his head helplessly and did not continue. This topic was changed to other things.
In a blink of an eye, March 14th arrived.
Liu Yifei's version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" premiered on Shandong Qilu TV Station.
On March 16, it landed on the Shancheng TV Film and Video Channel.
On March 17, it was broadcast on Zhejiang J Education Technology Channel.
On March 22, it will be broadcast on Beijing Channel 4.
Obviously, when a TV station produces it, the first broadcast platform is basically local stations in various places.
Wait until there is clear and clear feedback on the TV series’ ratings on local stations, and then seek to broadcast it on satellite TV stations.
This is the case with Liu Yifei's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". It was first broadcast on some local stations and then became a star.
The filming of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is in full swing, and it's May again in the blink of an eye.
May 14th.
The actors from the main creative team of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" had a dinner together. Wang Shu took a sip of sour plum soup and said in a timely manner: "I will go abroad tomorrow. In the next few days, the crew will be mainly responsible for shooting as an assistant director. "
"Cannes?" Zhou Xun and others understood, and couldn't help but pause when eating hot pot, then looked at Wang Shu and asked.
"Yes, I will go to Cannes with the crew of "The Tuner"." Wang Shu nodded and answered the question nonchalantly.
“I knew that Director Wang would go to Cannes. It’s really cool.” Ning Jing said with a smile. After saying that, she raised her glass and said, “There’s nothing else to say, so I wish Director Wang the best.” I wish you success and win a big prize.”
“I wish Director Wang a good start and win a big prize.” Yang Ruoxi and others raised their glasses and spoke with envy in their expressions.
On May 15, Wang Shu returned to the capital, and then boarded a plane to Cannes with Jiang Wenli, Fu Dalong, and Qin Hailu.
Qin Hailu is a supporting role. Even if "The Tuner" is selected for the main competition, she will not get the grand prize.
This time I went to Cannes with Wang Shu and others mainly to walk on the red carpet.
"Director Wang, are you confident about your trip to Cannes?" Qin Hailu couldn't help but ask while sitting on the plane.
“Let’s change the question. This question is difficult to answer.” Wang Shu rolled his eyes.
"What's wrong?" Qin Hailu asked in confusion.
Wang Shu said angrily: "It's too pretentious to say I have no confidence, and too arrogant to say I have confidence. How should I answer?"
"Uh." When Qin Hailu heard this, he glared at Wang Shu and snorted: "Can't you just say something in the middle?"
"If you change the words in the play, it's not too fake." Wang Shu He continued to give Qin Hailu a blank look.
Qin Hailu rolled his eyes, and then asked: "Tell me, do you have the confidence to win an award at Cannes this time?"
"Isn't this the same question as before? ?" Wang Shu asked speechlessly.
"Hey, tell me." Qin Hailu acted coquettishly.
"Yes, okay?" Wang Shu said speechlessly.
"Then which award are you most confident about winning?" Qin Hailu asked curiously.
Wang Shu: "."
After about ten hours of long-distance flight, Wang Shu and others finally arrived in Cannes.
Wang Shu and others rested for the night first, and then waited at the hotel to attend tonight's Cannes red carpet.
The opening ceremony arrives.
Wang Shu walked on the red carpet with Jiang Wenli, Fu Dalong and Qin Hailu. In addition to the crew of "The Tuner", there were also film crews from other countries who were invited to walk on the red carpet. red carpet.
The last time he walked through Berlin, Wang Shu gained some experience and no longer had any stage fright.
Relatively speaking, Fu Dalong was very excited.
It was his first time to participate in an international film festival, and it was also his first time to walk on the red carpet of Cannes. Facing the media from all over the world who were taking pictures, he felt a little uncomfortable.
At the same time, walking on the red carpet, I suddenly felt like a world superstar.
On the surface, he was calm and composed. He kept a straight face and did not say a word. He was tense and worried about embarrassing himself on the international stage.
When they finished walking on the red carpet, Zhang Ziyi, wearing a long red dress, walked onto the red carpet.
Such an eye-catching outfit immediately caused a commotion, with countless cameras snapping at her.
27-year-old Zhang Ziyi had a smile on her face. From the moment she appeared, a large number of cameras were focused on her.
Logically speaking, red evening wear is usually taboo on the red carpet, as people are easily concealed in the color red, but Zhang Ziyi did not follow the rules this time and instead became the center of attention.
This time Zhang Ziyi came to Cannes not to bring a film to compete for awards, but to serve as a judge for the main competition unit.
In addition to her, the jury members include Wang Jiawei, Samuel L. Jackson, Monica Bellucci, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Roth, Elijah Suleiman, Patrice Leconte, Lucrecia Martel and others. The opening ceremony is over, and next is the day for the jury to review the film
Among them, the chairman of the jury is Wang Jiawei.
Therefore, it was both lucky and unfortunate for Wang Shu to come to Cannes this time.
Fortunately, the jury members include Wang Jiawei, the chairman of the jury, and two of them are Chinese, who may be able to provide care.
Unfortunately, the same two jury members.
Because, Wang Jiawei and Zhang Ziyi may be more strict with Wang Shen's "The Tuner" in order to be more fair.
There is a good side and a bad side.
The Cannes International Film Festival focuses on the combination of commercial films and artistic films.
The more gimmicky the film, the more popular it will be at film festivals.
Wang Shu's "The Tuner" is a combination of art film and commercial film, and it is in line with the elements of the film festival.
He feels that whether he can win the award still depends on the Wang family position and Zhang Ziyi.
The weight of a jury chairman and a jury member is still very important.
Compared with the other two major European film festivals, the Cannes Film Festival has the most international influence and the greatest competition.
Wang Shu is also very nervous and is not completely sure that "The Tuner" will win the award here.
After all, "The Wind Blowing the Wheat Waves" was so powerful that Wang Shu felt that he had no chance of competing with it for the Palme d'Or.
The movie "The Wind Blowing the Wheat Waves" tells the story of the deepening conflicts between Britain and Ireland in the 1920s, which eventually broke out in the Irish War of Independence.
Damian, a medical college student with a bright future, learned of the outbreak of war and decided to join the army.
He returned to his hometown and joined the IRA with his brother Teddy and good friend Dan.
Then, with their passion and excellent tactics, this group of young people defeated the "Black and Brown" militia forces employed by the British government again and again.
Their resistance forced the British army to agree to a treaty.
However, this also became a fork in the road where former comrades parted ways...
The awesome thing about this movie is that on the one hand, it deeply touches on the problems that all revolutionaries will face. "Meta-questions": classes, divisions in the revolution, the second day of the revolution, or the continuation of the revolution, etc.
On the other hand, in doing so, it successfully reproduced a group of flesh-and-blood revolutionary subjects.
In this movie, the rebels thought they were inherently right in the early stages.
Then, kill like the other person, think like the other person that you are right, show no compassion or mercy, and almost live your life as someone you hate.
Radical nationalism and eclectic conservatism all have their own reasons to defend their ideals.
Finally confused, what exactly are you insisting on? What is torn? What was sacrificed?
The entire movie is indeed a masterpiece of master-level skills, concise, steady, smooth and calm.
Obviously, this is a very political movie.
Not only is it politically relevant for film festival selection, it is also an extremely exciting film.
It is basically impossible for Wang Shu’s "The Tuner" to compete with "Wind Blowing Wheat Waves".
The day after the opening ceremony, Wang Shu, Fu Dalong and Qin Hailu walked around the Cannes Film Festival venue.
Jiang Wenli did not act with Wang Shu and others because of "something", but went out alone.
"Director Wang, where is our "Tuner" exhibition hall?" Qin Hailu asked excitedly.
"Over there." Wang Shu pointed to the location, and then went to the exhibition hall with Fu Dalong and Qin Hailu.
After a while, Wang Shu and the others arrived at the exhibition hall of "The Tuner" and saw that there were many people in the exhibition hall, and they all smiled.
“There are quite a lot of people watching our movie.” Qin Hailu said happily. Although she only played a supporting role and came to accompany her this time, it did not stop her from being happy.
What's more, the more powerful the "Tuner" is, the more honor she will have.
Fu Dalong nodded and answered with a smile: "This shows that our "Tuner" is very popular."
Wang Shu doesn't know whether he is popular or not. , he only knew that there were indeed a lot of tourists when he saw it.
The three of them looked at each other, then walked to the stage and began to promote the premiere of "The Tuner" at the Cannes Film Festival.
After finishing the job, the three of them were walking back to the hotel. Qin Hailu suddenly pointed not far away and said in surprise: "Isn't that Zhang Ziyi?"
Wang Shu and Fu Dalong looked for where Qin Hailu was pointing and saw Zhang Ziyi walking with some foreigners.
Today, Zhang Ziyi is wearing a python-patterned suspender skirt, which is particularly eye-catching as she walks on the road. She basically looks back three times with every step.
Zhang Ziyi is 27 years old this year. She has a round figure, fair skin, and no signs of medical beauty.
It’s just this python pattern suspender skirt.
When Wang Shu saw it, he said without hesitation, “This one really dares to wear it!”
"Is the pattern on the suspender skirt a snake?" Since they were still a little far away, Qin Hailu looked at Wang Shu and Fu Dalong with doubtful eyes.
"It should be a python, right?" Fu Dalong stared at it carefully for a few times and then said.
"What kind of python or snake?" Wang Shu said speechlessly, and then added, "That's a dragon"
"Huh?" Qin Hailu was shocked and stared at it After a while, she responded, "It seems to be a real dragon..."
Her voice paused, and then she explained: "To be clear in advance, I did not see clearly what the pattern on her chest was. I just based it on Inferences made about her understanding.”
"I don't think it's possible for her to wear a suspender dress with a python tattooed on the chest, and a dragon tattooed on the chest."
Fu Dalong didn't answer the call. Qin Hailu knew Zhang Ziyi, but he didn't Ah, so I didn’t speak carelessly.
"Based on your understanding of her, I can tell you now for sure that she is a dragon, not something else." Wang Shu said with his eyes retracted from Zhang Ziyi.
Zhang Ziyi's dress... is very abstract, a nice white suspender skirt, but she has an oriental dragon tattooed on her chest.
The purpose of this is to promote Chinese culture...
He didn't know that Hong didn't promote Chinese culture. He only knew that this suspender skirt was really not good-looking.
When Qin Hailu heard what Wang Shu said, he first looked at Wang Shu in surprise, then thought of the analysis just now, nodded and said: "That should be the dragon."
When Fu Dalong saw what Wang Shu and Qin Hailu said, he agreed and said, "It's a dragon."
A dragon is not a snake, so even if you say it wrong, it's okay.
Fu Dalong spoke with this idea in mind.
I have Yang, my whole body aches, the highest fever is 39°, my brain is a mess
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I didn’t save the manuscript, so I forced myself to code this chapter,
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That’s it for today.
(End of this chapter)