Chapter 336 Opening
The social gathering was over, Wang Shu, Mei Ting, Zhang Hanyu, and Fu Dalong returned to the hotel.
Wang Shu had just finished taking a shower when his cell phone rang. It was a text message from Mei Ting.
“I miss you, come to my place.” Mei Ting.
Wang Shu smiled unconsciously when he saw this text message.
It seems that the fact that he may go to Hollywood has greatly stimulated Mei Tiao.
“Wait for me.” Wang Shu replied.
“Yes.” Mei Ting saw Wang Shu’s text message and replied.
After a while, Wang Shu came to Mei Ting's residence.
As soon as he entered the door, Mei Ting threw herself into his arms and hugged him.
During a social gathering with Jiang Wen's crew, both of them drank, especially Mei Ting, who drank more than Wang Shu.
Even after returning to the hotel and taking a shower, Wang Shu could smell the faint smell of alcohol.
The two sat on the sofa hugging each other, and Mei Tiao asked gently: "Are you tired? Can I give you a shoulder squeeze?"
"Can you do it?" Wang Shu knew that Mei Ting grew up in a good family.
Mei Ting pouted, playfully and then snorted arrogantly: "You will know after you try it."
With that said, he came behind Wang Shu and squeezed his shoulders.
Wang Shu felt Mei Tiao's shoulder squeezing action. Although he was not very skillful, it could still soothe his muscles.
"How was it?" Mei Ting asked as if asking for praise.
“That’s good, you can open a store now.” Wang Shu also knew the art of speaking and praised him without hesitation.
Sure enough, after receiving Wang Shu’s compliment, Mei Ting became even more motivated to squeeze her shoulders.
She is also very good at it, and said softly: "I won't open a shop, I will only do it for you."
These words are really attractive.
Then, on the sofa.
I don’t know how long it took, but Mei Ting snuggled naked into Wang Shu’s arms. She whispered: “Are you going to Hollywood to develop your career?”
Wang Shu responded with a smile: "There is nothing wrong with this matter."
Without waiting for Mei Ting to ask again, she continued, "Even if you go to Hollywood to direct the American version of "The Tuner," it doesn't mean you will go to Hollywood to develop your career."
"There is a high probability that this movie will be finished. I will go back to China.”
“And you also know that our Chinese culture is different from that of the West. Few directors from our country can make it in Hollywood.”
These words are all true, because the examples of Xu Ke, Chen Kaige and others were placed in front of everyone. Mei Ting was silent for a moment, then comforted Wang Shu and said: "You are different from them, I believe you , I can definitely get ahead in Hollywood."
Wang Shu pinched her face and said mockingly: "What's the difference? They are both Chinese film directors, there is no difference in essence."
"Xu Ke and the others didn't go to Hollywood to make movies they were not good at. They all made movies they were good at, but one by one they fell into the sea."
"Hollywood is not that easy for us Chinese film directors."< br>
“The differences between Eastern and Western cultures make it difficult to control the tastes of Western audiences.”
Mei Ting also knew that Wang Shu was telling the truth. She put on a smile and took the initiative to talk to Wang Shu. He kissed her on the cheek, and then said with encouraging eyes: "I believe in you."
After that, he said with burning eyes, "If it were you, I would definitely succeed."
In order to make his words more convincing, he then added, "And didn't Li Yu succeed?"
Wang Shu shook his head when he heard this, "Li Yu is a top student who graduated from New York University in the United States. He initially Those who work in Hollywood are different from me."
Mei Ting understood what Wang Shu meant and obediently leaned her head in Wang Shu's arms and said softly: "No matter what, I believe it. You.”
This gesture awakened Wang Er again.
Wang Shu then stretched out his hand and pushed Mei Ting's head. Mei Ting raised her head and looked into her eyes. She instantly understood what he meant, and immediately gave him a sideways look with her lips feigning reluctance.
Seeing this, Wang Shu patted her smooth back with a smile and signaled with his eyes.
Mei Ting pouted and glared at him with feigned disdain.
It was just a pretense, because she quickly leaned over obediently
Then, Mei Tiao’s mouth bulged and she was speechless.
On August 29, the Venice International Film Festival, the world's first international film festival and the father of the "International Film Festival", officially opened.
It was founded on August 6, 1932 and has experienced great success.
Nowadays, due to the decline in the influence of Italian films and the derby competition formed after the establishment of the Rome Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival is in an embarrassment.
Whether it was its invitation to many Hollywood films to join the film or Chairman Marco Muller's continuous favor of Chinese films during his tenure, it has caused great controversy.
However, perhaps it is this kind of controversy that has once again put the Venice Film Festival in the focus of the media, making the Venice Film Festival still attract attention and popularity around the world.
When it became an Oscar outpost, the world's attention and popularity plummeted.
Very simple reason.
The Oscars are exclusive awards for Hollywood movies, and countries other than the United States have no sense of participation at all.
As an international film festival, Venice continues to favor Chinese films, which makes the second and third world countries have a sense of participation, and they all feel that they have a chance to win the grand prize, and they are welcomed by the world. Attention and pursuit.
On the contrary, when it becomes an Oscar outpost, the second and third worlds no longer have a sense of participation, and the United States also has Oscars, Golden Globes, Saturn Awards and other awards.
In this way, the second and third world should pay attention directly to the Oscars, Golden Globes, etc., rather than paying attention to the outpost Venice Film Festival.
The route was already wrong.
But this is the future. Although the influence of the Venice Film Festival has been declining, at least it still has gold content.
As for Italian movies.
No matter how small the country is, there is indeed something to be said for it.
For example, "The Pianist" is an Italian-produced film.
It's just that the market in small countries is limited. In the era when the film industry is just developing, it may be possible to stand out with small-cost feature films.
Since the film industry entered the era of special effects, the market could not support the high production costs, so it could only decline.
Just like Hong Kong movies, if the market is too small, it will eventually return to reality.
"The Pianist" is an Italian film produced in 1998, adapted from the literary play "1900: Monologue" by Alessandro Barric.
In the original timeline, "The Pianist" released in mainland China in 2019 is a 4K restored version of the original film.
During the opening red carpet, many filmmakers from all over the world gathered here.
Among them, the female artist Fang is a beautiful scenery.
I have to admit that some female artists dress really boldly in order to gain status.
Except for some private locations that are slightly disguised, other locations are all looming.
It stands to reason that Mei Ting, as the heroine of "The Crowd", will appear on the red carpet holding the arm of Zhang Hanyu, who plays the male protagonist in the movie.
This is not the case.
Mei Ting was wearing a black dress with low V and high slits, holding Wang Shu's arm, and walked along the opening red carpet with Zhang Hanyu and Fu Dalong.
Mei Ting went to international film festivals when she was young, but this was her first time on the red carpet of the three major European film festivals, and she was quite excited.
Facing the camera, a bright smile is always on his face.
Because Wang Shu has won awards in Berlin and Cannes at a young age and is relatively well-known internationally, the international media inevitably photographed him along the way.
Mei Ting held Wang Shu's arm and walked together on the red carpet, rubbing off Wang Shu's warmth.
Because of Wang Shu, she received a lot of attention from the international media.
Zhang Hanyu smiled bitterly, which is why Mei Ting, as the heroine, would hold Wang Shu's arm instead of walking on the red carpet with his arm.
Walking on the red carpet holding his arm will hardly attract the attention of several international media.
On the contrary, holding Wang Shu’s arm is different.
The international media will be curious about the identity of Wang Shu's female companion, thereby adding to her popularity.
When a few people reached the end, a host stopped Wang Shu and spared a minute or two so that the international media could take photos of Wang Shu.
It is true that Wang Shu has won only minor awards whether in Berlin or Cannes. But the focus on Wang Shu is not limited to awards, but also youth!
Wang Shu made his debut at the Berlin Film Festival at the age of 18 and won the Alfred Bauer Silver Bear Award.
At the age of 20, he competed in Cannes again and won the Best Screenplay and a Cannes Best Actress.
Now 21 years old, I came to the Venice Film Festival with my film shortlisted.
This alone has attracted much attention.
After the international media took pictures, the host immediately interviewed Wang Shu: "Hello, Director Wang Shu, we know that you are participating in the main competition of Venice with your film. May I ask if you have any questions?" Are you confident of winning the grand prize?"
"Uh" Wang Shu pretended to be thoughtful, to show his respect for the Venice Film Festival, and then continued, "Every crew who comes to the Venice Film Festival should think so. Get the prize.”
After saying that, he paused for a moment and then said, "After all, winning awards will help sell the film."
This made the blond and blue-eyed beauty host laugh. She then asked: "What about Director Wang Shu? Which film do you think is most likely to win the Golden Lion at this Venice Film Festival?”
Actually, this question is about Li Yu’s “Lust, Caution” and Jiang Wen’s “The Sun Also Rises.” , Du Qifeng's "Detective", Li Kangsheng's "Help Me Love God", and Wang Shu's own "Human Mountain".
Wang Shu was not fooled at all and said with a smile: "The film festival has just opened, many movies have not been screened yet, and I have not watched them. I really can't answer this question."
"But no matter what In this way, I have great confidence in "The Crowd"
"Okay." The beautiful host smiled after hearing this, and then asked, "Director Wang Shu, I would like to ask you, how do you feel about this city when you come to Venice?"
Beauty The host then asked some questions that were of a promotional nature to Venice, and Wang Shu answered them politely.
After the party, Wang Shu, Mei Ting and others met up.
Although they are both in the cast of "The Big Crowd", it is obvious that Mei Ting and others do not receive as much international attention as Wang Shu.
Therefore, Wang Shu will be left alone for the interview.
But they have never had this treatment.
As the crew of "A Crowd of People" walked down the red carpet, not long after, the crew of "Detective" led by Johnnie To also walked on the red carpet.
Regardless of whether this movie is good or not, it has a great presence at this Venice Film Festival.
Because the film premiered on September 5, 2007 as the finale film.
It’s just that in the original timeline, the finale was the finale, but the red carpet of the premiere was extremely deserted, with few people paying attention.
"Detective" is a crime drama film co-directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka Hui, starring Liu Qingyun, An Zhijie and Lin Jiadong.
Therefore, as the leading actor in the film, Liu Qingyun, who is expected to compete for the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival, also came to the scene with the crew of "Detective".
Then the crews of "Help Me Cupid", "The Sun Also Rises" and "Lust, Caution" all walked on the red carpet one by one.
The opening ceremony was full of stars and excitement.
Actually, they are mainly Italian actresses, and there are only a few international big-name actresses.
Apart from Italian actresses, the only internationally famous actress should be Keira Knightley.
This is a British actress who made her debut in "Star Wars Episode 1" in 1999.
In 2005, he starred in "Pride and Prejudice".
She plays the heroine in "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" released today.
The actresses were very casually dressed, not as elaborate as the Cannes opening ceremony. The styles of the dresses were mainly elegant and not grand.
White, gray, light blue and other plain colors have become the main colors, which makes the red carpet show without big stars even more lacking in confidence.
However, the lack of appearance is due to the lack of appearance, but even though the actress is dressed casually, she still needs to be exposed, and maybe it is hidden.
At the end of the red carpet, the seven-member director jury led by Zhang Yimou came on stage.
The smiling Zhang Yimou appeared chicly in a tunic suit with Chinese characteristics, conveying the mysterious color of the East.
Now that the first rehearsal of the 2008 Olympic Games opening ceremony is getting closer and closer, Zhang Yimou is very busy. This time he specially applied to the Olympic Organizing Committee for more than ten days of leave to come to Shuicheng to perform his duties as chairman of the jury. .
After walking the red carpet, Zhang Yimou was asked about the Beijing Olympics and holidays in an interview.
Zhang Yimou said with a smile: "Because I haven't watched a movie for a long time, being able to watch a lot of movies this time will be the biggest reward, and of course the happiest thing."
A reporter Question: "Director Zhang, what do you think of the three films "The Sun Also Rises", "Lust, Caution" and "Humanity" that are in the main competition this time?"
Zhang Yimou said with a straight face and a serious look on his face. Answer: "You can't say anything until you've seen the movie."
Normally, the jury members come to the Venice Film Festival and then watch the shortlisted films during the festival and determine the awards.
Of course, this is only under normal circumstances. It may not be possible if someone has watched the shortlisted films before the Venice Film Festival opens without avoiding suspicion.
A reporter asked again: "Director Zhang Yimou, you are serving as the chairman of the jury for the main competition unit of this film festival. It coincides with the collective shortlisting of 5 Chinese-language films. As the chairman, will you maintain the fairness of the awards? "
Zhang Yimou replied calmly: "Films respect no borders!"
In fact, he really wanted to say that there are 9 American-produced films shortlisted for this Venice Film Festival, which almost accounts for half of the shortlisted films.
Compared with this, how do Chinese films fare?
Of course, you can only say this in your heart, but you cannot say it openly.
Another reporter did not want to let go of this topic and asked: "There are several Chinese films shortlisted. Will you give preferential treatment to Chinese films?"
Zhang Yimou has already experienced many battles. He replied with a smile: "Of course I am happy to see many Chinese films shortlisted. Films do not respect national boundaries. As the chairman, I hope for the best result."
A reporter again Question: "Director Zhang Yimou, is it because of Marco Muller's preference for Chinese films that Chinese films have achieved excellent results at the previous Venice Film Festival?"
Zhang Yimou immediately denied: "Marco... Muller not only greatly promoted Chinese films, but also made great contributions to films from other countries.”
This is to tell reporters that Marco Muller does not prefer Chinese-language movies, but based on the principle of fairness.
As the opening ceremony ended, Wang Shu and others returned to the hotel. He immediately praised Mei Ting: "It's so beautiful, so charming."
Mei Ting prepared for the opening ceremony On the red carpet, she specially wore a deep V black dress with sequins, which was not only dazzling, but also extremely sexy.
Of course, this dress was sponsored by a sponsor, she didn’t buy it, she just chose it.
Being praised by Wang Shu so eye-catchingly, Mei Ting felt very happy, with a happy smile on her face, but she snorted dissatisfiedly: "Aren't you usually pretty?"
"They're all beautiful!" Wang Shu hugged Mei Ting and answered without thinking. He breathed hotly and said, "It's just that she is more beautiful today."
When Mei Ting heard this, she felt sweet in her heart. , but he hummed with dissatisfaction on his face: "Oh, please be gentle, these are the sponsor's clothes, they have to be returned, don't break them."
"If it's broken, it's broken, it doesn't matter. ." Wang Shu said with great enthusiasm.
"No, I'll take off my clothes first." Mei Ting snorted.
“I won’t take it off, that’s it.” Wang Shu stopped Mei Ting’s hands.
Upon hearing this, Mei Ting met Wang Shu's eyes, and she instantly guessed Wang Shu's thoughts and rolled her lips and rolled her eyes at him, humming in a low voice: "Then be careful, don't break it, or you really want to return it. "
"Yes." Wang Shu responded.
The black sequin dress is not only a deep V style, but also has a high slit.
So.
Mei Ting did not take off her dress.
August 30th.
"Lust, Caution" directed by Li Eu held its premiere in Venice.
Liang Chaowei, Li Yu, Tang Wei, Wang Lihong, and Chen Chong all attended the premiere. In addition to these creative staff, Yang Ziqiong was also invited.
Jiang Wen and Liu Yun didn't go, Du Qifeng, Liu Qingyun didn't go, and neither did Wang Shu, Mei Ting and others.
At the premiere, Li Eu held Tang Wei's waist and walked across the red carpet.
Li Yu was wearing a suit and leather shoes, and Tang Wei was wearing a white deep V dress.
Her dress has no straps and is a shoulderless deep V dress.
Looking from the back, the shoulders and back are all exposed.
Looking from the front, the deep V blocks key parts on both sides.
It can only be said that Tang Wei is still too plain and not suitable for this dress.
Chen Chong is wearing a halter-neck ceremonial dress that at least gives a sense of duang, duang fullness when worn on her body.
There is nothing particularly amazing about Tang Wei.
(End of this chapter)