Chapter 431 Cannes is the Cannes of art films (please vote for me!)
""Untouchable" will not participate in the awards selection."
Before the opening of the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival , Xiang Yang just set out from Paris to Cannes.
After arriving, he learned about the competition status of the two works participated by Hermès Film Investment Company.
Uh.
If you don’t want to participate, don’t participate.
Can I go back to Paris?
This film festival is held for 12 days in total, and he doesn’t have time to spend all of it here.
I have to rush back to pick up my parents.
"There is an old saying in China, once you have come, let it be." How could Little John let Xiang Yang go? He smiled and said to his friend: "Do you know how many banquets I have attended for you in the past few days?"
At first, he quite enjoyed it.
Stars, directors and film producers were all very enthusiastic towards him, which greatly satisfied some aspects of his vanity.
But after a lot of it, Little John felt that he couldn’t handle it anymore.
CC standard collection, film investment, scripts, etc., he is so busy that he feels like he can't cope with eight mouths every day.
“Isn’t that exactly what you want?” Xiangyang raised his eyebrows, looked at Laura and said, “You’ve been working hard, how is your health lately?”
"I'm fine." Laura smiled and asked, "Where's Liu, has she been admitted to the hospital?"
"Nearly."
Thinking of someone because of The arrival of her aunt, who had gained a lot of weight recently, made Xiang Yang smile in her heart.
He actually thinks it would be better to be fatter.
At this time, the phone rang in the hotel where Little John lived.
In a short time, Yu Dong from Bernard Films appeared in the presidential suite reserved for Xiang Yang by HYS with Wang Xiaoshuai, Qin Hao, and Fan Xiaopang from the "Rizhao Chongqing" crew.
In addition to them, there is also Jia Zhangke from "Legend of the Sea".
As the creative director of the Hermès sub-brand, I still have this reputation.
Because of this matter, Little John felt so sulky.
He still holds the title of CEO, which is obviously a different treatment.
"If you like it, you can stay here. It's just for two nights anyway."
Xiang Yang doesn't care much about such luxurious enjoyment.
Although the presidential suite in this hotel is very luxuriously decorated and expensive, to be honest, enjoying this kind of thing depends more on whether you are focused on it.
Xiang Yang’s mind was not in Cannes at all, so he felt that it would be the same wherever he slept at night.
Otherwise, you ask him to bring Liu Qianqian or his parents, and you see if he is willing to give up his room.
It's just that when Dong and others appeared, Xiang Yang immediately became energetic after seeing Wang Xiaoshuai and Jia Zhangke.
There is indeed a lot of controversy among the sixth generation directors. However, looking at Chinese films, there are those who can break out of the golden age of Chinese films in the 1990s from the fourth and fifth generation directors. How many people?
The 1990s were the decade with the fastest development of Chinese-language films.
Chinese-language filmmakers began to go global and won many awards, and Hong Kong Island Wanwan’s films ushered in their final glory.
Countless classic movies were born during this period.
Many people blindly criticize the works of these directors, but Xiang Yang is willing to bet that 99% of people either blindly believe in a certain argument or have never seen these masterpieces.
When later generations, after seeing the success of the Korean movie "Parasite", Chinese movie fans began to praise the director Bong Joon-ho, they may not know that this movie is based on the 1995 A French-German co-production, adapted from "A Cruel Memorial" directed by Claude Chabrol.
Thrillers with very similar theme content and structural settings, and a naturalistic psychological impulse, have been telling the real dilemmas and cold barriers faced by people of different classes as early as 20 years ago.
As a member of the French New Wave, Claude Chabrol has been extremely influential even though he has been overshadowed by Godard, Truffaut, Rohmer and others.
The Chinese-language films of the 1990s that were produced at the same time as him were also popular because of the discussions on human nature and the times in Chinese-language films.
It even once overshadowed the status of Neon Country films in European film festivals.
However, with the development of Chinese industrial films and the influx of large amounts of capital, the new wave of Chinese-language and left-bank films were soon completely buried by commercial films in the 1990s.
This kind of thing is quite desolate if you think about it carefully.
Unlike Wang Xiaoshuai, Jia Zhangke and Xiang Yang who had a common conversation, Qin Hao and Fan Xiaopang could only watch a few people chatting.
It wasn't until he had some time that Fan Xiaopang took the opportunity to say a few words to Xiang Yang.
"Director Xiang, I finally see you again."
"Yes, long time no see."
Xiang Yang responded with a smile, turned his attention to Qin Hao and smiled. : "Mr. Qin, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please forgive me for the poor reception."
"What are you talking about, Director Xiang."
Qin Hao waved his hand quickly, saying that during his stay in Paris , he often heard people around him talk about Xiang Yang.
"How are you preparing for the red carpet tomorrow?" Xiang Yang asked with concern.
"Everything is ready." Qin Hao smiled cautiously, glanced at Fan Xiaopang and then said: "Xiao Pang has helped me a lot and prepared a few things for me. A dress suitable for attending events."
"Oh, really." Xiangyang paused in surprise and nodded.
After Fan Xiaopang looked at Qin Hao gratefully, he quickly smiled and shook his head.
She didn't dare to show off the few resources she had to Xiang Yang.
But there are some things that should be said.
At the very least, you have to show your recent achievements and recognition in front of Xiang Yang in order to attract his attention.
"Director Xiang, my dress is also ready. I specially asked Lawrence Xu to design it."
"Lawrence Xu."
The name is Xiang Yang Quite familiar, one of the future domestic high-end customization brands.
Like ElleSaab, it has design elements from their respective traditional cultures.
As for the effect, it varies from person to person.
It should be the dragon robe dress
Recalling the time period silently in his mind, Xiangyang raised the corner of his mouth slightly. Fan Xiaopang chose to wear this dress to attend Cannes. The red carpet will undoubtedly attract everyone's attention.
This is consistent with her usual style of conduct.
After chatting for about an hour, Yu Dong was about to invite everyone to have dinner together to enhance their relationship, when Xiang Yang's cell phone rang.
A call from Anna Wintour.
She is so busy that she flew directly from New York to Cannes to participate in this film festival.
“I’m sorry,” Xiangyang said to the others in a very sorry tone after chatting with the other party, and then extended an invitation to Dong Dong, “How about Mr. Yu, come with me here. It just so happens that The people from Gao Meng are here too."
"Well, if it doesn't cause any trouble." The smile on the corner of Yu Dong's mouth said it all.
"Don't be polite, Mr. Yu."
"Okay, then Director Wang and Director Jia, you make your own arrangements with Xiaopang and Qin Hao in the evening."
I know that Xiang Yang didn't bring anyone else. Yu Dong directly said that he wanted to go and became a bad person.
"Director Wang and Director Jia, let's meet at the film festival." Xiang Yang smiled and expressed his apology to the two directors.
Wang Xiaoshuai and Jia Zhangke also expressed their understanding of this.
They went, but they couldn't blend into the occasion. Through the exchange just now, the two of them also gained a new understanding of Xiang Yang.
Everyone is praising the success of Feng Dapao, Zhang Mouzi, Chen Kaige and others in commercial films, but how many people care that they are also promoting the overall development of Chinese films in their own way.
It’s not that they don’t want to make commercial movies.
Wang Xiaoshuai also deliberately made some commercial breakthroughs in "Rizhao Chongqing" this time.
However, I am used to making literary films, and the transformation is not easy.
If you don't do it right, the photo will look unflattering on both sides.
After a few people left, Yu Dong, who stayed behind, couldn't help but smile to Xiang Yang who was about to leave: "Unexpectedly, Director Xiang likes literary movies very much."
"People who like to speak meaningfully "While greeting Little John and Laura to set off, Xiang Yang said with a smile: "Actually, I also like to watch blockbusters, but I don't have much time."
Yes, except for horror movies, Xiang Yang likes all kinds of movies. You can see inside.
“Indeed, a good movie must have something to say.”
As a film investor, Yu Dong can certainly understand the meaning of Xiang Yang's words.
However, there are only a handful of directors in the world who can combine literature and art with business, and naturally they are also very few in Chinese-language films.
When walking out of the presidential suite, Yu Dong continued:
"In June and July this year, the competition in the domestic film market is quite fierce. I heard Mr. Han say that "Untouchable" is in Hua Xia’s film review is coming to an end, so I’m very pleased.”
“It’s indeed very gratifying.” Xiang Yang also praised him, pointed at Little John and said with a smile.
"In the future, our Hermès Film Investment Company will still need more help from President Yu."
"What I said to Director Xiang is obvious."
This is a good opportunity to promote mutual development. How could Yu Dong miss it? He said readily on the spot that Bernard would definitely use the best production team to assist in the filming of the "Bite of Tongue" series.
"Actually, it's not just "The Tip of the Tongue."" Xiang Yang said with a smile as he walked into the dedicated elevator: "Our art film center in the future will also need more support from Bernard."
It is not easy to develop an art film center and play art films.
Although Hermès has its own advantages, if it wants to do well, it really cannot do without the support of China Film, Bernard, and even more domestic film companies and other parties.
Like Bernard, in this regard it can provide a great advantage to the art film center promoted by Hermès Film Investment Company. Because they have their own theater chain.
“I want to go back and discuss this with the senior management of the group.”
Regarding this major matter, Yu Dong did not just ignore the situation.
Are the resources of Hermès Film Investment Company attractive?
Very tempting.
If it wasn’t tempting, Yu Dong wouldn’t leave his domestic career behind and wander around Cannes every day.
But when it comes to theaters, he has to be cautious.
This is Bernard's core asset in the future. The construction of the theater requires a large amount of real money investment.
Different from Wanda's self-construction model, Bernard's model is to lease commercial properties in core areas and then transform them into cinemas. According to Bernard's development plan, the opening cost of each theater is controlled at around 20 million yuan to maintain its sustainable development.
After leaving the hotel, Fan Xiaopang's face looked slightly disappointed.
Anna Wintour.
Xiang Yang
Fan Xiaopang, who has gained a lot recently, feels like he has been hit again.
"Should I not see him? Why do I feel unhappy every time after seeing him?" After thinking for a while, Fan Xiaopang expressed his gratitude to Qin Hao again after getting in the car:
< br>"Brother Hao, thank you just now."
Qin Hao also breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's right, you helped me so much with the clothes."
"However, Director Xiang is quite polite when he speaks."
Recalling his experience in the hotel just now, Qin Hao commented.
"That's for you."
Fan Xiaopang was speechless
In the hotel just now, Xiangyang was chatting with Yu Dong, Wang Xiaoshuai and Jia Zhangke.
I can also have a few words with Qin Hao.
Only her reaction was very cold.
If it weren't for a few words about clothes, I would have been a transparent person throughout the whole process.
"Little Fatty, actually I'm curious about something." After scratching his hair, Qin Hao turned his head to look at Fatty Fan and said, "Tell me, why do I think he didn't do anything? It's something, but it has a great influence?"
"This" Fan Xiaopang was stunned for a moment.
It seems that, at first glance, what Qin Hao said makes sense.
But then, Fan Xiaopang shook his head and said with a smile: "Brother Hao, what they do is not in the same circle as us. If you don't stand in this circle and see it, it is difficult to understand it personally. .
So, I don’t know how to explain it to you. "
"Well, that's true. "Qin Hao agrees with this sentence very much.
In their entertainment circle, TV drama actors are in a circle, and movie actors are also in a circle.
Even in the film circle, directors They are not in the same circle as the actors.
Otherwise, Wang Xiaoshuai and Jia Zhangke would not have left alone.
The next day, it was 19 o'clock French time and 2 o'clock in the morning in Beijing.
The red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 63rd Cannes Film Festival and the premiere of the opening film "Legal Copy" were officially held.
As the host of this Cannes Film Festival, the jury was the first to appear on the red carpet.
As soon as the courtesy car arrived and the door opened, cheers erupted from the grand red carpet.
A large number of media immediately focused on the members of the jury led by the famous American director Tim Burton.
There are 7 judges, consisting of 5 men and 2 women.
The most resounding among them are Alberto Barbera, director of the Italian National Film Museum, and Juliette Binoche, who stars in the opening film "Legal Copy" and also serves as a judge.
"Juliet, look this way!"
"Juliet, wave your hand this way!"
"Binoche"
Well, the moment she appeared on the red carpet wearing a beautiful Dior haute couture gown and jewelry, Juliette Binoche became the sole focus of attention.
To compliment your own people is the same everywhere.
Because two Chinese films were shortlisted for the main competition unit and the Un Certain Regard unit this time, the Six Princesses also sent an on-site interview team for real-time broadcast.
"What is on the screen now are the members of this jury"
"In the next 12 days, they will decide the winning film of this Cannes Film Festival"
"In fact, at this Cannes Film Festival, there is a great possibility that a European 'Three Golden Film Queens' will be born, which is the Juliette Binoche in the picture now. She has won the "Three Golden Actress"
Or say, The sixth princess's explanation was detailed. Not only did she introduce the selection mechanism of the Cannes Film Festival to the audience before the opening of the red carpet, but she also briefly sorted out the differences between various film festivals.
While the jury was walking through the red carpet and taking photos in front of the signature wall, the second wave of red carpet guests had already arrived.
To everyone’s surprise, there was only one guest in the second wave of appearances.
After seeing the figure clearly, the scene immediately burst into cheers that were no less than those caused by Juliette Binoche just now.
Gong Li, who is the daughter of Cannes and has also been awarded the French Tourism Ambassador, appeared on the red carpet in an elegant black dress, as if the queen was here.
Like the jury team just now, we enjoyed a full 5 minutes of alone time on the red carpet.
5 minutes!
Alone!
This was on the red carpet at the Cannes premiere
For a while, Chinese netizens who paid attention to this red carpet expressed their enjoyment.
The slogan "Gong Huang" was shouted out one after another.
“Everyone, here comes the crew of "Legal Copy", which are British baritone singer William Simmel and Persian national treasure director Abbas Kiarostami. As well as Jean-Claude, the film’s investment representative, and Mr. Xiangyang, who has been interviewed by our six princesses.”
As soon as the commentary on the broadcast screen ended, four men in black dresses came together. They walked onto the red carpet hand in hand, with a beautiful lady by their side.
The sharp-eyed among domestic netizens recognized two of them.
"Hey! Isn't this an awesome guy?!"
"It's the CEO and design director of Hermès!"
"Haha, Liu Qianqian is here."
" Tathagata? Hahaha, the people upstairs are laughing so hard!”
“Are you attending as a family member?”
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The explanation of the Sixth Princess: "Actually, as the opening ceremony of the film "Legal Copy", we Chinese filmmakers are also present. Liu Qianqian served as the producer of this film, but due to physical reasons. "
Netizen: "I got it! You don't have to say it!"
The sixth princess's explanation: "."
The sixth princess's explanation: "What's interesting is that , as the closing film of this year, "Untouchable" is also invested and produced by China Film Group. This film will be released in the summer season in July."
"Xiang, how are you? How does it feel to walk on the red carpet as a family member?"
Little John, who hugged Xiang Yang and didn't care about Laura's resentful eyes, showed his white teeth to the camera that kept flashing. Said happily.
Xiang Yang, "."
At the same time, in the villa in Paris, Liu Qianqian stared angrily at the TV broadcast and said angrily: "This annoying little John! Can he stop being like this? Stick to my husband!”
“Qianxi, this alto singer looks very interesting,” Liu Qianqian’s aunt said with a smile.
When mentioning the old handsome guy, Liu Qianqian quickly changed her attention and smiled: "Simmel, he is indeed handsome. If you want to listen to his opera, aunt, I can help you get tickets."
Thinking of something, she jokingly joked with her aunt: "But... my uncle won't be jealous, right? Hehe."
"How can your uncle be jealous? Do you think he is the same as you?"
Liu Xiaoli glanced at her daughter reproachfully.
"Mom, you don't understand" Liu Qianqian said unconvinced.
The next day, Dou Sen and Juan Fu, who were working for England, saw reports on the Cannes red carpet and their hearts were broken.
The Sun, which had reported the scandal between the four people, also came over to join in the fun.
What the fashion circle is more concerned about is that Anna Wintour and her boyfriend Bill Nighy appeared on the Cannes red carpet.
Without art films, there would be no commercial films. success.
This is not the author’s praise, but art films have always led the development of films.
Many people will think that the success of commercial films depends on the development of the film industry, but this is not the case.
Because the montage techniques, long shot aesthetics, stream of consciousness, etc. that everyone often mentions are all from the impressionism, abstraction, surrealism, and poetry that dominated the history of film development from the 1920s to the 1960s. Explored in realism, left bank, and new wave. Every shot you see in today's industrial films has already been attempted in early art films, and Hollywood's success lies in borrowing a large number of art film shooting techniques and combining them with commercial films. Later, with the advancement of photography technology, it was possible to succeed.
Commercial movies, Hollywood is undoubtedly successful.
The commercial development of Chinese-language films has become more and more successful, but art films have become increasingly lonely with the development of domestic commercial films after the 1990s.
The reason is actually very simple, that is, it is difficult to shoot (policy) + not profitable (not in line with public taste).
European art films are also in decline, and they are also greatly influenced by ZZZQ.
However, art films and commercial films are like a pair of chopsticks and a pair of legs, both indispensable and interdependent. Because film itself is an art, because the production of film is the product of the development of painting art to a certain extent, combined with optical technology and photographic art.
(End of this chapter)