Chapter 444 Cannes
Creak...
Accompanied by the creaking sound caused by the friction between the tires and the airport runway when the double-row passenger plane landed, Zhang Yuan successfully landed at the French Riviera Airport in Nice.
Nice is the fifth largest city in France and the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and the Alpes Province.
This coastal city with a population of only 400,000 generates 1% of global tourism revenue.
It is an extremely famous resort in the white world.
The blue coastline is not filled with high-rise buildings like Miami and California.
The seaside here is full of old-fashioned villas with red roofs and yellow walls, with local characteristics.
Compared to the steel forest, Zhang Yuan, who was sitting in the car, preferred this exotic low-rise building complex.
“Yo yo yo…”
“This young man, shit.”
“My swimsuit can’t even hold my pocket, shit.”
“It has to be open to foreigners.”
“No. Speaking of other things, the average size of girls in France is indeed larger than that in China..."
The vehicle drove along the coastline, and Zhang Yuan "appreciated" all the way along the coastline.
He also asked the driver in English where the nearest "nadist beach" was.
It’s just that the arrogant French despise English, are too lazy to learn it, and are basically unable to communicate.
“I also want to experience the local customs...”
This is Zhang Yuan’s first time abroad after his rebirth.
He felt a lot.
At this time, there is indeed a gap in infrastructure between China and these established powers.
But within a few years, China will leave behind these "civilized countries" that rely on brutal blood-sucking colonies to get rich.
For example, France is proud of its high-speed rail technology.
Huaxia: What good things do you have for me, Kangkang?
Then, the so-called pearls in the industrial crown turned into glass balls in the hands of the mysterious Eastern power.
The Côte d'Azur Airport is about 20 kilometers away from Cannes, which is not too far.
But when Zhang Yuan got off the car and looked at the fare of more than 40 euros, which is about 400 yuan, Zhang Yuan scratched his head.
“I’ve been jumped by a fairy before I even found the Ocean Horse?”
Cannes is just a small town near Nice, with equally beautiful scenery.
The pillar industry of this town is the annual film festival and its derivative effects.
Tourism, hotels, restaurants, service industries... all revolve around the film festival.
Go to the hotel lobby and check in.
Put down your luggage, come out of the room, and return to the lobby.
“Hey, here we come!” Wang Xiaoshuai, who is broad-minded and fat, is wearing a polo shirt and white sneakers, as if he is on vacation.
“Long time no see.” Gao Yuanyuan stood up and smiled. She was also wearing casual clothes.
"Brother, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Qin Hao stood up and hugged him.
"I received that birthday gift, thank you." He patted Zhang Yuan on the back.
The so-called birthday gift is Zhang Yuan asking Jia Jingwen for help and asking Yi Nengjing to record a blessing video.
"It's a small matter, if you want to meet your idol back then, I can also arrange it."
"Really!" Qin Hao was already surprised by the blessing video.
"In about a few months, I will invest in a TV series, and Miss Yi Nengjing will most likely star in it."
"If you want, I can take you to visit the cast. The tentative filming location is Hengdian "
What Zhang Yuan is talking about is Yu Zheng's "The Harem of the Qing Dynasty".
Yineng Jing is the tentative female supporting role.
Wang Xiaoshuai felt strange when he saw them. When did they have such a good relationship.
Haozi couldn't stand this junior who focused on the business market at first.
"Well, the suits and dresses are all ordered. After dinner, I will go to put on makeup and change clothes."
"Walking the red carpet in the evening, attending the ceremony."
"The awards will be presented tomorrow and I will go home the day after tomorrow." Wang Xiaoshuai gave the general process.
After everyone chatted for a few more words, they went back to the hotel room to work.
We had dinner together and then got dressed up.
The three men are nothing special, they just wear suits and ties, all in black.
Zhang Yuan will definitely look better than Wang Xiaoshuai and Qin Hao when he plays the role.
Although there was no such thing as a "carpet star" at that time.
After all, the term was officially established in 2015 when Xiao Wang from Wanda family posted on Weibo to mock Fan Bingbing.
And the place with the most stars is Cannes.
The dragon robe that made Fan "famous" was not in Cannes, but in Hollywood.
As for Wang Sicong, who is regarded by many as the "national husband" and the "Discipline Inspection Commission of the Entertainment Industry", he is a very smart guy.
Revealing the secrets of the entertainment industry is never for the sake of fairness and justice, nor is it a personal hobby.
Just like mocking Fan Bingbing as a carpet star, why didn’t she say it for so many years before, but why did she start criticizing it in 2015?
Because in 2015, Hua Yi and Wanda broke up.
Not only this time, Wang Sicong made a lot of entertainment news, but also when Wanda Pictures' investment works competed with other companies or platforms.
Smoke bombs have an obvious purpose of disrupting audio and visual perception.
So just listen to what this person says and don’t take it seriously. Your butt determines your head.
At this time, Gao Yuanyuan put on a light cyan dress and appeared in front of everyone.
As mentioned above, although there was no concept of carpet stars in those days, when female celebrities walked the red carpet, they would still compete for beauty and prepare their own preparations.
This was the case for Miss Gao at this time. She customized a set of silk fabrics embroidered with plum blossom branches and a pair of magpies standing on the branches.
This is called "happy eyebrow (plum) tip".
Not only the clothes, but also a round fan with the same pattern, she will carry out the "asking for oral lottery" to the end.
How do gringos understand the homophones of Chinese people? In fact, they are still made for domestic media and audiences.
When the photos are sent back to China, the media and magazines will hype them up.
“Chinese beauties are stunning in Cannes!”
In fact, no one paid any attention to her, and no one took pictures of her.
It’s nothing more than exporting to domestic sales, and what you earn is domestic popularity and money.
Gao Yuanyuan has short hair and is quite capable. She looks pretty with this dress.
After a few people got ready, they waited for the organizer's car to pick them up.
"Does it look good?" Gao Yuanyuan asked him quietly while waiting for the bus.
"Not bad."
"As long as you like it." Miss Gao smiled mysteriously at him.
Zhang Yuan:……
Last time I saw Cheng Hao being intimate with me at the airport, this guy was in high spirits again, right?
Don’t ogle me.
I’ll take the photo for the reporter later.
A few people got off the car and came to the red carpet.
Contrary to Zhang Yuan’s expectation, there were quite a few people taking pictures of them.
In addition to the standard interview process, the organizer deliberately arranged a "happy reunion".
In addition to "Green Red", there are two Chinese-language films shortlisted for this year's Cannes.
And these three films happen to be from the Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and one from each of the three places on the Taiwan Strait.
In addition to them, there are Johnnie To's "Underworld" and Hou Hsiao-hsien's "The Finest Hours".
Everyone is familiar with "Gangster", starring Simon Yam and Leung Ka-wai. It is one of the best gangster movies in Zhang Yuan's mind.
"The Best Time" stars Shu Qi and Zhang Zhen. It tells the emotional entanglement of a man and a woman in reincarnation for three lives, so this film should be called "Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Xiangjiang"...
The organizer put the three films The Chinese crew gathered together for photos and interviews, and arranged for the International Chapter, who served as the award guest this time, and this year's Chinese judge John Woo to participate.
The International Chapter is still very powerful after all, and he has become famous overseas at a young age.
Jiang Wen also served as a judge two years ago, and made a very Jiang Wen-style talk.
“Film critics criticize movies just like eunuch reviews!”
The Cannes jury has always been a fan of the film, which critics simply ignored.
Film critics and judges are also dichotomous and look down on each other.
Three crews and a bunch of yellow-skinned people gathered together to be interviewed by reporters.
Tony Leung Ka Fai is an old actor after all. He has many works and is recognized by many people overseas. He was immediately noticed by reporters.
His English is also very good and he answers questions fluently.
Just bad luck.
Beyond the fence are reporters and media staff, as well as some fans.
Fans will hold signs.
A gringo here is holding a sign. Judging from the content written on it, he should be a fan of Hollywood tough guy Bruce Willis.
A few years ago, this old man also had a film "Sin City" participating in the film festival.
The artistic style of this film is very unique, and the images and story are very interesting.
And there is also the great beauty Jessica Alba as the heroine, and the film is very popular.
This "support" sign may not be very reliable, and it breaks even if you wave it.
With a click, it hit Brother D on the head who was being interviewed.
Who walks on the red carpet without wearing a helmet?
"Ouch!" This one screamed.
Zhang Yuanxiang quickly raised his hand to help and pulled aside the sign that hit him.
【Received thanks from Liang Jiahui, +1 for acting! 】
"Hello, Brother Jiahui."
"Hello, hello." The Liang family replied, baring their teeth and rubbing their heads.
"Teacher Xu Jingjiang often talks about you to me."
"Do you recognize Jin Jiang?"
After the two said a few words. Liang Jiahuai immediately smiled.
“I know you, Jin Jiang also mentioned you during dinner.”
“We will have the opportunity to work together in the future.”
Teacher Liang looked evil, but he was very polite and even took the initiative to shake hands with him.
And just because he said "I am Chinese", he was banned by the Baodao Cultural Bureau, even if he could only make money by setting up a street stall, Teacher Liang deserves respect.
My character and acting skills are both top-notch in the industry.
Looking back, Zhang Yuan saw Teacher Shu Qi in a flesh-colored dress.
Looking at her facial features alone, she is definitely not a beauty.
The distance between the two eyes costs 40 euros in a taxi, which is farther than Nice to Cannes.
And that flat nose and big mouth...
But this one has the aura of a goddess!
It’s the kind of expressions and movements in every gesture. It was as if she was moving her hair in slow motion.
"It seems that temperament has nothing to do with appearance." Zhang Yuan murmured.
Shu Qi noticed someone looking at her out of the corner of her eye and turned around.
The two looked at each other and had to say hello.
Zhang Yuan smiled and nodded, using the same words as when chatting with Liang Jiahui.
“Hello, Sister Shu Qi.”
"Teacher Xu Jingjiang often talks about you to me."
Shu Qi:...
This man's face turned pale, then he looked away with a sideways glance and ignored him again.
He looked at Zhang Zhen aside.
After saying hello, this person nodded without saying much with a straight face.
"The actors in Baodao are so rude..." Zhang Yuan secretly complained.
Actually, Zhang Zhen is okay, because he is a typical experientialist.
He was very lively and cheerful when he was young. After acting in "The Murder of the Boys on Guling Street", he never stepped out of the character again and became introverted and silent.
It can only be said that this person is very talented, but he is not suitable for the entertainment industry.
Seeing that Shu Qi ignored Zhang Yuan, he didn't say much.
The two actors ignored him, Zhang Yuan shook his head helplessly, and was about to go to Wang Xiaoshuai's side, but was stopped by someone.
"Hello, Zhang Yuan, I've heard of you."
Looking back, the person calling him was Hou Hsiao-hsien, the director of "The Finest Hours".
Director Hou was smiling and enthusiastic, and he grabbed his hands when he came up.
"I am honored to meet you in a foreign country. I am honored to meet you."
Shu Qi and Zhang Zhen were dumbfounded.
What's wrong with the director?
So passionate about him.
The two of them, especially Shu Qi, were confused about the situation for a while.
“There will be opportunities to cooperate in the future.”
"Definitely, I like Director Hou's works very much."
The two of them chatted for a long time before they separated.
"Director, are you familiar with him?" Shu Qi asked curiously.
“This is my first time meeting you, but I’ve heard of it before.” Hou Hsiao-hsien replied with a smile.
“He is very powerful?”
"Now he is quite famous in the mainland."
"Oh..." Shu Qi was confused. Director Hou did not have much cooperation with the mainland and had been filming on the island.
What does this kid have to do with being popular in mainland China?
"You can also contact him more. He has a good relationship with Wu Dun and Yang Dengkui."
"Ah!" Shu Qi reacted now.
There are three major underworlds in Treasure Island.
Bamboo couplets, the four seas, the way of heaven.
Wu Dun is the boss of the Bamboo League, and Yang Dengkui is the boss of the Tiandao League.
Behind Hou Hsiao-hsien is the Sihai Gang!
It is impossible to be completely separated from the underworld when filming in Baodao.
Director Hou originally relied on the Sihai Gang.
Now his daughter is in love with the son of Cai Guanlun, a veteran of the Sihai Gang, nicknamed "Ami".
The relationship is even closer.
Baodao Film and Television Industry was originally closely integrated with Xiangjiang, but in recent years it has obviously set its sights on the mainland.
So Director Hou, who has a gang background, was naturally polite to Zhang Yuan.
After all, gray is needed to transition between black and white.
Shu Qi said to her heart that I still have to hang out in Baodao. I can’t afford to offend either Wu Dun or Lao Yangtou.
Thinking about how he just rolled his eyes at Zhang Yuan, this guy was a little panicked.
She once said in front of the media that she would put the clothes she took off back on one by one.
She thought for a while, if she had offended the Bamboo Couplet and Tiandao, it would be easy for her clothes to be stripped off again, let alone putting them back on.
Shu Qi personally heard a female senior say that when she was unwilling to take the role, a certain boss stabbed a loaded troll into her vagina, and then asked her to answer again.
Looking back now, she felt that her underwear was getting cold.
She quickly came to Zhang Yuan, gritted her teeth and said.
"Hello, I am Shu Qi. I am very familiar with Teacher Xu Jingjiang. He is your friend."
Zhang Yuan:...
Weren't you happy to hear Xu Jingjiang's name just now?
Aren’t you unwilling to admit that you two have practiced the "Jade Girl Heart Sutra"?
Really...
I didn’t reach out to hit the smiling person, so he shook hands with him happily.
Teacher Shu was quite enthusiastic and held his hand and chatted for a long time.
Gao Yuanyuan, who was watching on the side, curled her lips.
"Wherever you go, are you so popular with women?"
After the interview, during the movie viewing session, Miss Gao said quietly to him after sitting in the theater.
“We are all friends.” Zhang Yuan had to reply awkwardly.
Several Chinese film crews gave each other face and watched each other's works.
To be honest, in terms of viewing effect, "Underworld" is better.
The rivalry scenes between Simon Yam and Leung Ka Wai are so exciting, just the look alone is enough for people to learn for several years.
In comparison, Nick Cheung and Louis Koo’s performances were far from the best.
However, the subject matter of "Underworld" will not win awards in Cannes.
The next day, everyone changed their clothes and came to the main venue again to participate in the awards ceremony.
Zhang Yuan rubbed his face from time to time, preparing to make expressions in front of the camera.
In fact, the Cannes Film Festival is usually held for two weeks.
They only came in the last two days, mainly because Wang Xiaoshuai was stingy...
Hotel accommodation and meals are all costs. "Green and Red" is a low-cost movie and cannot afford such a high price. travel expenses.
But this small-budget film became the only Chinese-language film to win an award at this Cannes Film Festival.
"The winner of the Jury Prize is..."Green Red"!"
On the stage, Zhang Ziyi and a foreigner shouted out the title of the film.
Wang Xiaoshuai stood up with a smile and raised his hand to greet everyone around.
Zhang Yuan immediately stood up and gave the director a warm hug with the most delighted and touching expression he could.
Of course these will be recorded by the camera.
The reason why "Blue and Red" won the award is also very simple.
After all, this is a movie that reflects the pain of the Chinese era. Of course gringos love to watch it.
However, Wang Xiaoshuai came here for the Palme d'Or. Unfortunately, although he was nominated, it was eventually taken over by a French film... Gringos must have some place to protect themselves.
Although it is not a grand prize, it is still a great harvest.
At the party after the awards ceremony, many foreign film producers came to greet the crew immediately.
After receiving the award, the movie buyers came!
The film "Green Red" could not pass the censorship in China, let alone be released.
It just means winning awards and selling films to repay the money.
Wang Xiaoshuai was naturally happy and had a great time chatting with the foreigners.
Zhang Yuan and the others also had a lot of overseas fans taking photos together.
After working all night, everyone returned to the hotel.
Zhang Yuan dragged his tired body out of his suit.
These are borrowed high-end suits, so you have to be careful. If they are damaged, you will have to pay for them.
Thump, thump, thump...
I just untied my belt and planned to take a bath to relieve my fatigue, when there was a knock on the door.
Zhang Yuan had a thought in his mind, and he had a rough idea.
Going to open the door, sure enough, Gao Yuanyuan appeared outside the door wearing a beautiful dress.
“Aren’t you going to invite me in?” She drank a lot at the reception, and now her cheeks were red.
"Didn't you say that you really like my clothes?" After saying that, she winked seductively.
If it had been before, Zhang Yuan would have definitely pulled her into the room, spent a few seconds tearing her clothes off, and then threw her on the bed.
But it's different now.
He has made progress.
He didn’t tear the other party’s dress... He had to return it to the couture designer, and he would have to pay for it if it was damaged.
Anyway, after what happened last time, a line of consensus has been drawn between him and Miss Gao.
Only talk about actions, not feelings.
That day, Song Qingshu and Zhou Zhiruo competed all night.
Zhou Zhiruo used the Emei Nine Yang Kung Fu, while Song Qingshu responded with the White Python Whip.
Early the next morning, before she asked "Who is better between me and XX?", Zhang Yuan finished washing, changed his clothes, left the room, and went to have breakfast with Qin Hao.
When Zhou Zhiruo woke up, she looked at the trophies scattered on the ground and pouted.
“Why did he run away after sleeping?”
"But..." She lifted the quilt and stroked her smooth and white thighs.
“His decisive look now is much more attractive than the sticky and greasy look he had before.”
Some women are suitable for playing with, and some are suitable for taking home, each has its own characteristics Different, the treatment methods are not the same.
Soon, several people boarded the return plane.
While having breakfast at the hotel, Zhang Yuan also met the crew of "Underworld" and said hello to Liang Jiahui and others.
Then everyone went their separate ways to go to the airport and go home.
Flying back to China along with the flight, there is also news about the Cannes red carpet.
Early the next morning, photos of the crew of "Green Red" walking the red carpet and attending the awards ceremony in Cannes appeared on major entertainment media and websites.
In particular, recent photos of Zhang Yuan hugging the director after he won the award have appeared on the covers of numerous magazines.
"Will he be the next best actor?"
There was even a magazine with such a title.
And this magazine is now in Wang Zhonglei’s hands...
(End of this chapter)