Chapter 873: Too much is not enough
Myers’ worries are not without reason.
After returning from being a singer to being an actor, the name "Anson Wood" has a completely different weight.
Of course, you can’t say too much. This is Cannes, a paradise for art films. “Vase idols” like Anson have almost no value or credibility at all, and may even encounter contempt, disdain or exclusion.
But no matter what, Cannes is a world of movies after all. Whether you like it, hate it, or even hate it, Anson is the focus of conversation wherever he goes. They have already had a profound experience of this.
When there is controversy, there is heat.
When there is heat, you need to be vigilant at all times.
The moment he sets foot on the land of Cannes, Anson enters the spotlight area, and his every move may be exposed to the media cameras.
What's more, the band has been touring all the way, and the schedule is no longer a secret. The bustling eyes are completely focused on Anson; now, I am afraid that many people have already anticipated Anson's next stop and are waiting for it early. In Cannes, just to take a photo as soon as possible.
Subconsciously, Miles was a little nervous and motioned for Anson to lower the brim of his hat.
Anson, however, was not worried.
The reason lies not with himself, but with the Cannes Film Festival.
To go to Cannes, unless you take a train all the way from Paris, you must land at Nice International Airport and then change transportation to arrive.
It is for this reason that Nice International Airport is considered the gateway to Cannes.
When the festival opened, reporters kept a close eye on the Nice International Airport so they could capture the stars at the first opportunity.
When the film festival comes to a close, reporters' attention is still focused on Nice International Airport. The film crews who have left and come back are often the protagonists who set foot on the closing ceremony and awards ceremony.
Before setting off for Europe, Edgar and Eve asked Anson for his opinion:
After the tour has come to an end, are you ready to return to Paris first and then fly to Nice International? Airport?
The reason is very simple -
The last piece of the "fashion image" puzzle.
Starting from the promotion of "Cat and Mouse Game", everything is laid out and planned. In the final analysis, it is hoped to completely establish Anson's fashion label, including the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony is also part of the plan.
Originally, the final destination should be Oscar.
Using the Oscar Awards Ceremony as a node to announce the completion of the first phase of image creation, and then enter the daily preparation for the second phase.
However, an accident occurred and Anson was absent from the Oscar ceremony; Edgar and Eve were ready to enter the second stage in advance, but they did not expect that the opportunity of the Cannes Film Festival would become a new turning point.
There is no reason to miss the opportunity.
But here, Cannes is a little different than Oscar, and plans need to change.
At the Oscars, planning is mainly based on the awards ceremony and the subsequent Oscar night hosted by Vanity Fair. Two sets of clothes are enough.
Cannes, but not.
Cannes appearances, press conferences, film premieres, media interview days, plus Anson’s daily life in Cannes, every appearance is an opportunity.
In addition, arriving at Nice International Airport and brand-sponsored parties are all no exceptions. Not only does each set of clothes need to be carefully taken care of; it also needs to establish an image and cannot be chosen casually.
Everything needs to be considered from a long-term perspective.
In other words, if Anson chooses to land at Nice International Airport, as Miles fears, the Cannes Film Festival will start from the moment he lands.
But Anson refused -
It was too deliberate, and he used too much force, which was too much.
The more you deliberately emphasize the fashion image, the easier it is to fall into the trap of Barbie, which lacks persuasiveness, own characteristics, and appeal.
The general public is not a fool either:
Seeing Anson dress up carefully every time he appears on the stage, not only changing one outfit a day, but maybe even three outfits a day, you can tell at a glance that Anson is just a Barbie doll who arranges things for others. Just put on the clothes. This is not impossible, but Anson's own fashion sense needs to be questioned.
In the final analysis, Anson may still be a vase in appearance.
The plan was supposed to allow Anson to get rid of the vase image and acquire his own colors and edges bit by bit; but now all the previous efforts may have been wasted.
Previously, the key to the success of the "pop-up surprise event" was that it was sudden, natural, and appropriate, and it adopted a large number of Anson's own opinions to find a balance between formal and casual.
The same is true now in Cannes.
So, Anson rejected the blockbuster plan to make a grand debut from the beginning; instead, he integrated into the film festival atmosphere more naturally in his own way.
Of course, the plan cannot keep up with the changes. The wave of band street performances is attracting attention in full, and Anson's itinerary is probably already figured out; but Anson will not be too worried, because there is a train to and from Nice and Cannes in one day. There are more than thirty flights, almost every hour -
Compared with Nice International Airport, it is understandably difficult for reporters to catch Anson in the bustling crowds of people at the train station.
This is one of the key reasons why Anson chose trains.
When I arrived in Cannes for the first time, I was not so much an actor who brought his own works to the film festival, but more like a movie fan who came to Cannes to participate in the film festival.
Rather than worrying about the media noise, Anson is now more concerned about the film festival list——
Despite this, Anson still slightly pulled the brim of his baseball cap to block the falling shadow. Covering most of her face, you can still see the slightly raised corners of her mouth, inadvertently revealing her good mood, full of anticipation and eagerness to try.
"Scheduling, it should be out by now, right? Are there any movies you are interested in?"
"Honestly, I'm really looking forward to Techine."
Lily, "Who?"
Anson, "Andre-Techine, 'I My Favorite Season', 'Love in Paris', and 'The Brontës'. Although he has many excellent works and has been nominated for Cannes more than once, what I like most is that he has not been nominated for any awards. Or the film festival's 'Wild Reeds.'"
Looking at the confused expressions on Lily and Miles' faces, it was clear at a glance that they still didn't understand.
Anson didn’t mind either and shrugged, “Lars von Trier, you understand.”
Lily, "Aha, 'Dancer in the Dark', right?"
Anson nodded repeatedly, "This time he collaborated with Nicole Kidman on a work called 'Dogville' , worth looking forward to.”
As he spoke, the train slowly stopped.
Anson patted Connor on the shoulder.
Connor sat upright suddenly, "I'm ready, I'm ready."
Standing up suddenly, Connor rubbed his eyes vigorously, and then saw the smiles on the faces of his three friends. He tried to open his eyes wide and regain consciousness, "So?"
Anson laughed. , "Take your luggage, we're at the station."
Connor took a deep breath, "Okay, no problem."
Just before walking out, Anson quickly took Connor's shoulder. He showed an apologetic smile to the back, "Sorry."
After a moment's delay, Connor realized that he had almost hit someone else, a short woman who looked to be in her early thirties. Seemingly, he quickly turned around and apologized.
The woman stopped, leaned back in her seat, and waved her hands repeatedly, "It's okay, it's okay."
However, the moment she raised her head, she couldn't help but froze, and her eyes wandered slightly.
(End of this chapter)