Chapter 337 What exactly do you want to say?

Chapter 337 What exactly do you want to say?

On September 1st, the premiere of "A Big Crowd" was held in Venice.

On the day of the premiere, in addition to the main creative and starring actors Wang Shu, Mei Ting, Zhang Hanyu and Fu Dalong, Gong Li also specially dressed up to attend.

Under normal circumstances, the premiere of "The Crowd" will most likely be as deserted as "The Sun Also Rises" and "The Detective."

Since we learned that Gong Li would be present, there were many more international media at the scene.

As an international actress who attended the Cannes International Film Festival and was cleared for 6 minutes by the organizer, Gong Li's status in the three major European film festivals is not false.

For example, in the original timeline, many years later, Li Eucalyptus was invited back to Treasure Island to win the Golden Horse Award.

In order to make the Golden Horse Awards more attractive and valuable internationally, Li Yu visited the thatched cottage three times before inviting Gong Li over.

And when the grand prize was announced, she and Li Eucalyptus, who was the chairman, jointly presented the award.

All of this is enough to prove Gong Li’s high status in the Chinese film and television industry.

Of course, something went wrong at this Golden Horse Awards. Gong Li did not come on stage to present the award.

It can be said that with Gong Li’s status, she doesn’t care about the Golden Horse Award at all. She won’t go on stage if she doesn’t want to.

As for other mainland artists, almost no one dares to be so domineering and obediently take the stage.

Therefore, Wang Shu was very grateful to Gong Li for taking the time to dress up and attend the premiere of "A Big Crowd" in Venice.

If nothing else, at least Gong Li didn’t come, and the international media at the scene would never be as numerous as before.

In fact, whether it is before or after the opening of the Venice Film Festival, the Chinese director who has received the most attention and has the highest reputation for winning awards has always been Li Eucalyptus.

From beginning to end, domestic and foreign media have been surrounding him.

In comparison, whether it is Jiang Wen, Du Qifeng, or Wang Shu, they are all foils.

Although Wang Shu has received a lot of attention because of his youth, Li Yu's international attention is far less than that of Li Yu.

Especially for the movie "Brokeback Mountain", Li Eu not only won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival the year before last, but also won the Academy Award for Best Director last year.

There are not only the three top awards in Europe, but also the top awards of the Academy Awards, truly international directors.

Wang Shu is far behind compared to him.

It is normal for Li Yu to receive less attention at the Venice Film Festival.

Compared with the previous lackluster performance that was set off by Li Yu, now that Gong Li is supporting her, "Human Mountain and Sea of ​​People" has gained a lot of popularity.

After a lot of hard work, the premiere event is over, and the movie "Human Mountain" is officially released to the public.

In August, Wang Shu made a special trip to the southwestern provinces and found Dai Tianyun.

After a lot of twists and turns, Dai Tianyun missed the murderer and escaped.

The wings of the butterfly flap, and the trajectory of fate changes.

As for the murderer

Wang Shu shorted the US property market and used Hong Kong Island as a springboard.

With money opening the way, he met some people on Hong Kong Island.

Then ask people from Hong Kong Island to come forward and trick the murderer into making a fortune in Southeast Asia.

Then, it will fend for itself.

I don’t hit or curse people, I just trick them into leaving.

It is now 2007, which is not like the era of advanced information many years later.

Even in the era of advanced information, some people firmly believed that Southeast Asia could make a fortune and sneak into the past, let alone now.

Evening.

Wang Shu, Gong Li, Mei Ting and others were having dinner together.

Gong Li said with a smile: "Director Wang, "The Movie" is a good movie, and it should have a great chance of winning the award."

After walking on the red carpet of the premiere, she I just watched the movie for a while.

Therefore, even though her words were meant to be flattering, they actually came from the bottom of her heart.

Mei Ting and Zhang Hanyu were immediately shocked when they heard this.

"Human Mountain" has a chance to win the award, which also means that they have a better chance of winning the award.

Wang Shu shook his head and responded modestly: "The most popular one is "Lust, Caution" directed by Li Eucalyptus. In addition to "Lust, Caution", Chinese-language films include "The Sun Also Rises" and "The Detective". "Waiting for several movies."

"Coupled with movies from Europe, America and other countries, it is not easy to win awards."

Gong Li smiled silently and said: "Director Wang, you are too humble. The movie "Human Mountain" is really good."

"Although I have not seen other participating films yet, I am personally very optimistic about it. "A Mountain of People and a Sea of ​​People."

Mei Ting and Zhang Hanyu echoed: "We also have confidence in "A Mountain of People and a Sea of ​​People."

Wang Shu shook his head helplessly after hearing this. He smiled and said, "I'm lending you auspicious words. I hope there will be a good result."

After the dinner, Gong Li left, and Wang Shu took a few steps away.

Gong Li took advantage of the fact that Mei Ting and others were not around and said at the right time: "Mr. Dino is still thinking about it."

Wang Shu responded with a smile: "It's okay, I'm not in a hurry anyway."< br>
“It’s them who want to buy the adaptation rights of “The Tuner”, and it’s not me who wants to sell it to them.”

Gong Li felt relieved when she saw that Wang Shu really didn’t care about this matter. tone, and then replied with a smile: "I wish "The Crowd" can achieve good results this time."

Both actors and directors in domestic entertainment actually want to go to Hollywood to show off their talents.

Because Hollywood is the stage of world cinema.

Therefore, Gong Li subconsciously thought that Wang Shu would feel a little uncomfortable being dragged along by Dino like this.

Now that Wang Shu is so unconcerned, I feel relieved.

Hearing this, Wang Shu smiled and responded: "I hope so!"

Gong Li also had a smile on her face, she waved her hand, turned and left.

Wang Shu did not continue to see them off, and turned back to meet Mei Ting and others, and returned to the hotel.

The four of them returned to the small villa respectively. Wang Shu first stayed in the guest room of his small villa for a while, and then went to Mei Ting's place.

As soon as she walked into Mei Ting's small villa guest room, she hugged Wang Shu and gave him a sweet kiss.

The two kissed for a while, and then Mei Ting invited Wang Shu to sit on the sofa. Then she first poured water for Wang Shu, and then peeled fruits for Wang Shu.

Peel and cut an apple and bring it to Wang Shu's mouth. When Wang Shu bites a small half of the apple, he allows Mei Ting's finger to move, which makes Mei Ting give it to him with beautiful eyes. An eye roll.

Wang Shu laughed and pinched Mei Ting.

Seeing this, Mei Ting rolled her eyes with feigned disdain.

Putting half of the apple into Wang Shu's mouth, Mei Ting asked in time: "What did Sister Gong Li say to you when she left? It was about going to Hollywood to film the American version of "The Tuner" Are you sure?”

Hearing this, Wang Shu suddenly realized why Mei Ting was so much more diligent than usual. The original reason was this.

He shook his head and replied honestly: "No, I just said that they are still considering it." After hearing this, Mei Ting sighed and defended Wang Shu and said: "Director Chen, Director Xu’s success in Hollywood does not mean that other Chinese film directors will also encounter obstacles in Hollywood.”

"It's true."

"Look down on people!"

"You are definitely more suitable to direct the American version of "The Tuner" than those Hollywood directors."< br>
Wang Shu pinched Mei Ting's face and said helplessly: "Just because you believe that I have this ability doesn't mean that Hollywood producers also believe that I have this ability."

"Hmph!" Mei Ting snorted angrily, "That's because they are short-sighted."

Wang Shu heard this, pinched Mei Ting's face again with a smile, and said: "Okay, don't worry about it. That’s all.”

“Right now, the most important thing is “The Crowd”

Not only did Mei Ting not resist Wang Shu’s pinching, she even leaned directly into Wang Shu’s arms. , when he heard Wang Shu talking about "The Crowd", he couldn't help but ask softly: "Do you think I have a chance to win the Best Actress in Venice this time?"

"Of course!" Wang Shu heard this words, an immediate and unquestionable answer.

Although he knew in his heart that this year's Venice Best Actress would most likely not be Mei Ting, but someone else.

It’s just that I know it in my heart, but on the surface, I not only have to say something nice, but I also have to pretend to be sincere.

"Really?" Mei Ting was very happy with these words, and her face was full of happiness, but her mouth was asking arrogantly.

"Why are you lying to me? Your acting skills are very good, and you are definitely qualified to compete for the best actress at this Venice Film Festival." Wang Shu said the beautiful words as he opened his mouth.

Anyway, it doesn’t cost money to say such beautiful words, and Mei Ting is happy to hear it, so why not?

"Hmph." Upon hearing this, Mei Ting hummed twice with a smile on her face.

Then he leaned into Wang Shu's ear and said, "Wait here for a while. I'll go to the bedroom and be back soon."

After saying that, without waiting for Wang Shu's reply, He ran to the bedroom, leaving a confused Wang Shu sitting on the sofa.

After a while, Mei Ting came down from the bedroom on the second floor.

Wang Shu heard the noise and looked back. At this time, Mei Ting was not wearing comfortable casual clothes at home, but a sky blue deep V dress with high slits.

This dress was exactly what Mei Ting wore today when she attended the premiere of "A Big Crowd". Afterwards, she and Gong Li had dinner together and changed their outfits.

Now it’s worn out again.

Mei Ting walked up to Wang Shu, turned around in a circle and asked provocatively: "Does it look good?"

"Good-looking!" Wang Shu praised without hesitation. .

This dress is similar to the dress she wore at the opening ceremony. They are both deep V and high slit designs.

It's just that today's blue dress has a strap around the neck, and the black one is in the Qi X style.

Mei Ting looked into Wang Shu's fiery eyes, bit her lip and walked up to Wang Shu, leaned into his ear and whispered: "I knew you liked it."
< br>As he spoke, he stretched out his mouth and bit Wang Shu's ear, breathing heavily, and then said, "I'm not wearing anything underneath."

If Wang Shu hadn't been in good health, this trip to Venice would have been really difficult. Can't bear it.

September 2nd.

The crew of "Big Crowd" no longer moved together, but began to move freely.

Mei Ting made an appointment with Wang Shu to go out and watch a movie together at a film festival.

Zhang Hanyu and Fu Dalong did not go together, but each acted according to their own ideas.

Obviously, the two of them are also waiting to have a few days of free time after the premiere event of "Big Crowd" before attending the closing awards ceremony together

Of course, attending the closing awards together The ceremony is a theoretical arrangement.

Because if "Human Mountain" is not shortlisted for the final main competition unit, which is the nomination stage, then there is no need for the group to attend the closing award ceremony.

Although the closing awards ceremony is usually more star-studded and attracts more attention than the opening ceremony, the eliminated crew are losers after all. In addition, Wang Shu is already a big director, so he really can’t save his face and force himself into the closing ceremony. blanket.

The Venice International Film Festival is one of the three largest in Europe. Even if its international influence is getting worse year by year, there are still many movies from all over the world gathered here.

In addition to the shortlisted films in the main competition section, there are also films in the Horizon section and the Midnight Screening section.

And these are just the films participating in the Venice Film Festival.

Every time it is held in the three major European film festivals, a large number of film crews who are not qualified to participate in the Venice Film Festival also come with their films to promote or sell their films.

In short, it was very lively.

Wang Shu and Mei Ting wandered around the screening area, and the day passed like this.

As for the sales of "Human Mountain", it is no longer Wang Shu's personal responsibility, but the staff of Yishu Company handles the matter.

Today, Wang Shu is no longer the polished commander he was at first, but the boss of a company who does not need to do anything himself.

In the evening, Zhang Yimou learned that Gong Li had come to Venice and took the initiative to invite her to dinner.

Gong Li did not refuse.

The two chatted for a while while eating, and Gong Li suddenly asked: "Can "Human Mountain" win the award?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yimou raised his head and glanced at Gong Li, no answer.

Then, he lowered his head to eat vegetables.

Gong Li continued nonchalantly: "Don't get me wrong, it's not Wang Shu who asked me to ask you, but I want to ask myself."

"Yesterday I attended the premiere of "The Crowd", I watched this movie."

"Wang Shu is really a talented and talented director. I personally think this movie is very good."

"It deserves to win the award."< br>
Seeing that Zhang Yimou still refused to answer, Gong Li continued: "Hollywood's Dino De Laurentiis wants to buy the film adaptation rights of "The Tuner" and plans to remake it into a Hollywood movie .”

Seeing Zhang Yimou's expression moving slightly, Gong Li continued: "Wang Shu made a request that he go to the United States to direct the American version of "The Tuner."

When Zhang Yimou heard this, he looked at him in surprise. Gong Li asked doubtfully: "How do you know this so clearly?"

"Did Wang Shu tell you?"

"No." Gong Li took a sip. Shui said, "It's Dino De Laurentisto who discussed this matter with Wang Shu."

Hearing this, Zhang Yimou tasted Gong Li's words and couldn't help but asked in a low voice: ". What do you want to say?”

Hearing this, Gong Li chuckled, and then said seriously: "Wang Shu is very talented, but he is not an academic, and he does not have a valuable international award."

"Although He is now the top-grossing director in mainland China, but whether it is in the mainland film industry or the international film industry, what matters in the end is the awards and the gold content of the awards."

"This time, you can be the director of a Venice film. As the chairman of the jury for the festival, there may be no one from the mainland who is qualified next time.”

“So.”

(End of this chapter)