Three major film festivals in Europe.
They are the Venice International Film Festival in Italy.
Cannes International Film Festival, France.
There is also the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany.
Zhang Yuan had just been to Cannes with the crew of "Green Red" before.
And "Blue and Red" also won an award.
So this time Hua Yi planned to take him to the Berlin Film Festival.
The fundamental reason why I went to the Berlin Film Festival was because of Poet Chen.
"The Promise" failed miserably, and the overseas sales of "The Banquet", which is also a Chinese costume blockbuster, were also hindered.
The Wang brothers had to personally take action, leading Feng Xiaogang and his rough cut of more than ten minutes of shooting content and a half-hour documentary of the crew, intending to find buyers at the Berlin Film Festival.
There is not much to say about the content of the rough cut. The documentary of the crew is mainly to show the luxury of the costumes and scenes, so that the buyer can feel the care and pomp of the film production.
Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei personally led the team during this trip abroad.
In addition to the two of them, Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Ziyi, and Zhang Yuan were accompanying them.
In terms of personnel selection, the Wang brothers have a clear purpose. Whoever has international influence will be selected.
Needless to say, Zhang Ziyi is an international chapter.
In fact, Zhou Xun is not bad. He has also been to the Paris Film Festival and made many literary films.
But compared with Zhang Ziyi, she is nothing.
In addition, Zhou Xun has officially signed a contract with Huayi in early January.
The Wang brothers’ old habits recurred.
You are all mine, so why should I support you?
Just like when the role promised to Zhang Yuan was given to Huang Xiaoming, the two brothers have always used people to move forward and not used people to move behind.
There are definitely two faces before and after the signing.
The best team configuration is one man and one woman, so I chose Zhang Yuan, who had just been to Cannes, to accompany me.
After hearing this, Huang Xiaoming told Feng Xiaogang that he also wanted to go.
As a result, Feng Dao replied.
"It's useless if you go, foreigners won't recognize you."
It's useless... Huang Xiaoming was deeply shocked by these two words.
Zhang Ziyi was also surprised that Zhang Yuan could go with her.
After all, Hua Yi would let him go, which was recognition of his strength.
2006 is an early year, and New Year’s Eve is ushered in at the end of January.
Due to the complete withdrawal of Teacher Quan, Zhao Benshan once again appeared with Song Dandan, and together with Xiao Cui performed the famous "Speaking of Things".
"What's the matter, Xiao Cui, I haven't seen you in six years, I heard that you are depressed?"
Listening to Song Dandan's lines, Zhang Yuan chuckled.
Hua Yi is responsible for most of Xiao Cui's depression.
A "Mobile Phone" made Xiao Cui feel uncomfortable all over, and also laid the groundwork for the downfall of Hua Yi and even the entire imperial circle.
Like last year, Zhang Yuan spent the New Year on the set again.
However, Feng Xiaogang still went ahead with Big Beard and invited everyone to his house for dinner.
The dumplings made by Xu Fan himself, this year has been quite warm.
After eating, Zhang Yuan was busy sending text messages to all his acquaintances to greet him.
Including the women.
But he didn't date anyone.
Everyone has family members to accompany them. Besides, it’s not appropriate to go to anyone’s house by yourself.
After New Year’s Eve, I started working overtime. After all, I had to make time for going to the Berlin Film Festival.
While he was working overtime, Zhang Yuan also asked Ning Hao to work overtime, editing his film day and night.
He asked Zhao Jue to help him buy some items for going abroad and made all preparations.
On February 9th, the Berlin Film Festival opens.
The crew of "The Night Banquet" arrived in the German capital early.
Since I did not participate in the film festival selection, I just came to look for business opportunities.
So the crew has to hurry up, otherwise the film businessmen will be very passive if they have already spent the budget.
On the plane, Zhang Ziyi closed her eyes and rested in silence all the way.
After arriving at the destination, he went to the hotel and changed into a dress. This man suddenly seemed to have blossomed and his whole body became excited.
Sure enough, career is the best aphrodisiac for women.
Zhang Yuan and the Wang brothers both wore suits, while Feng Xiaogang wore a black tunic suit and walked the red carpet together.
Although "The Night Banquet" has not yet been filmed, due to the existence of the international chapter, their group is very popular on the red carpet, with constant flashes.
Overseas reporters took photos of Zhang Ziyi.
The Wang brothers felt that the two million US dollars in remuneration was well spent!
Without Zhang Ziyi, their group would never have received so much attention.
At major film festivals, many production companies will come looking for buyers.
The worst thing is just like the CD seller on the overpass, who greets everyone he sees.
“Do you want the movie?”
"It's quite exciting."
"It's cheap!"
Of course, Zhang Yuan has never gone to Tianqiao to buy it.
He just guessed based on his imagination...
A slightly better one would rent a small booth at a film festival, similar to a comic exhibition, audio exhibition, or pet exhibition.
It's a bit like a reverse job fair, with a bunch of film producers walking around among the booths.
The producers "waved handkerchiefs and shouted, 'Master, come and play'..."
Even better, there will be a separate private room with tea and sofas where you can sit. Come down and talk.
Hua Yi was rich and had Zhang Ziyi’s blessing, so he directly built the most high-end configuration.
A small movie theater was booked to play promotional videos on a loop, and a separate conference room was also provided for the film producers to rest and chat.
As the Wang brothers expected, because of Zhang Ziyi's presence, there was an endless stream of film dealers in their exhibition hall, and most of them came to visit on their own initiative rather than by invitation.
Almost all film producers will chat with International Zhang for a long time, which is very tiring for him.
Zhang Yuan thought, Zhang Ziyi is indeed powerful and has strong international appeal.
But he is still not up to par with Gong Li, an international judge-level actor.
If Gong Li was involved in this film, she would not need to be present, and there would be a scene of competition among film producers.
This is also true. The filming of "Golden Armor" has not yet started, but as soon as the news was released, a bunch of small European film producers came to China in person to ask for films.
This is not only the difference between International Zhang and Gong Huang.
This is also the difference between Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Guoshi.
Zhang Ziyi took a break after chatting and sat there eating and drinking. Then she was surprised to find that a few film producers took the initiative to chat with Zhang Yuan.
After all, "Green Red" won the award, and some foreigners recognized him as the leading actor.
"No wonder Hua Yi brought him here. He is really capable."
When the Wang brothers saw this, they were also very happy.
“We did the right thing by bringing Zhang Yuan here.”
“Yes, Huang Xiaoming doesn’t have this ability. I’m sure no one will recognize him when he comes here.”
“ Xiao Ming...Hey, have you heard?" Xiao Wang said.
""New Shanghai Beach" found Xiao Ming, and also asked Zhang Yuan to audition."
"Then Xiao Ming's chances are not good." Xiao Wang said subconsciously.
The king also nodded with deep understanding.
That is to say, Huang Xiaoming was not here. If he were here and heard the Wang brothers say the same thing about him, he would have to break his guard and vomit blood.
“Although it is not our film, it is best to help Xiao Ming run it.”
"While letting him get the role, it can also suppress Zhang Yuan's limelight."
"That's right, I'll find a way."
The two brothers are discussing the so-called The trade-off.
Secretly, he planned to give Zhang Yuan a little stumbling block to keep him from walking too fast and out of Hua Yi's control.
But what they don’t know is.
They planned to trip up Zhang Yuan, but Zhang Yuan had no intention of sparing them.
Zhang Yuan had other purposes for this trip.
After being busy at "Night Banquet" for a while, he took the opportunity to sneak out with his assistant.
Walking around, we came to a small private room.
After knocking on the door, someone welcomed him in.
"Hi, long time no see!"
Zhang Yuan put on a fake smile and walked towards the two "crouching dragons and phoenix chicks".
Who are they?
Du Wenze and Huang Qiusheng.
This is the private room of the movie "Isabella".
This film participated in the selection of the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival and was the only Chinese film to participate in the selection this year.
The other one is "Looking Beautiful" directed by Zhang Yuan and written by Wang Shuo.
The director of "Isabella" is Peng Haoxiang, who was also the director of "Chi Ming and Chun Jiao" later.
The film "Isabella" can be described as "heavyweight" among all the cast members.
In addition to the three above, the starring roles include Liang Luoshi and Shawn Yue. Half of the only sons in the entire Xiangjiang entertainment industry are here.
Sure enough, people are divided into groups.
Liang Luoshi ignored him and shook hands with him only briefly.
Zhang Yuan didn't bother to talk to her. This guy was about to be ordered to stay in hiding by the Eagle Emperor's Lao Yangtou for breaking appointments for various activities and performances, beating his assistant, etc.
This is actually a scheming and spiritual girl, the kind who instantly becomes popular.
Later, after Michelle Yeoh introduced the second eldest son of the Li family on the list, she immediately fell out with the Eagle King.
As a result, after giving birth to three children, the Li family did not let her in.
The Eagle Emperor directly banned her from the entertainment industry in Hong Kong.
I almost killed myself alive.
But Liang Luoshi’s attitude is pretty good, and there are experts!
Zhang Yuan greeted Yu Wenle, but the latter just ignored him and lowered his head to pick his nails.
This man has anger and resentment in his heart!
Because Zhang Yuan rejected his role in "Initial D", he also received a major endorsement from Adidas.
This guy almost fainted when he found out.
In addition, he and Guan Xi are mortal enemies, and Zhang Yuan has a good relationship with Guan Xi, so this guy doesn't even give him face.
Emotional intelligence is also low enough.
Zhang Yuan smiled and retracted his arm, writing down his name in the little notebook in his heart.
One day I will let you know the consequences of offending the abbot...
Just as I put down my hand, someone stepped forward and took the initiative to hold it.
"Hello, I have long admired my name."
The man who smiled broadly and shook hands with Zhang Yuan to help him resolve his embarrassment was named Zeng Guoxiang.
His father is "Brother Chen" Zeng Zhiwei.
He came here as a screenwriter.
The relationship between Eric Tsang and Andy Lau is very good.
In addition, Zeng Zhiwei is a cunning person and has a good relationship with the mainland entertainment industry.
This kid was impressed by what he saw and heard, and he also greeted Zhang Yuan, a mainland boy, with a smile.
Among the leading actors in this film was actually He Chaoyi, the most favored daughter of the gambling king, but she was too lazy to make a trip and didn't come at all.
The reason why Zhang Yuan is here is because the film "Isabella" was also invested by Brother Hua. Du Wenze is Hua Ge's younger brother. He begged him to invest and let himself become a producer.
Zhang Yuan knew that this film would be exhibited, so he greeted Brother Hua in advance.
The purpose is to visit the exhibition hall.
He also brought a stripped-down version of "Crazy Stone" to the festival.
Anyway, the budget for the exhibition of "Isabella" was also given by Brother Hua, and "Crazy Stone" was invested by Brother Hua.
I can’t rub Hua Yi off, so I can’t rub off on you either.
I greeted director Peng Haoxiang and handed him the hard drive containing the film.
This one accepted it reluctantly.
Brother Hua didn't dare not listen to what he said, so he had to change the exhibition hall displaying one film into displaying two films.
After accepting the film and asking the other party to put up the advertisement and promotional posters for "The Stone", he left with satisfaction.
After Zhang Yuan left, Peng Haoxiang stepped forward and pushed Yu Wenle.
"Ale, be polite to him."
"Why!" Yu Wenle curled his lips.
"He has a very good relationship with Brother Hua. If Brother Hua knows about your attitude towards his friends..."
Yu Wenle sat up straight immediately.
Liu Dehua never blocks anyone.
But as long as he shows you an unhappy look, half of the Xiangjiang circle will take the initiative to leave you.
Yu Wenle is conflicted in his heart. Now he is neither unhappy, nor dares to continue to be unhappy...
Back at "The Night Banquet", Zhang Yuan continued to work for Hua Yi.
The effect of adding an international chapter to the promotional video is good. Many film producers have become interested and are discussing it in detail with the Wang brothers.
But they are all small film producers in Europe.
Everyone knows that the entire area of Europe is actually about the same as China, but this place is in bulk.
So most of the quotes from these small film producers are very low, no more than 100,000 to hundreds of thousands of euros.
But the little things add up, and the Wang brothers don't mind it either.
And while they were talking, they were waiting for the big fish to arrive.
For three consecutive days, Zhang Yuan and Zhang Ziyi worked as "shopping mall guides".
Feng Xiaogang has rushed back to China to continue supervising the filming, leaving the two of them to continue "showing off".
The Wang brothers planned to stay in Berlin for five days in total, and it was already halfway through.
And the big fish they were waiting for finally arrived.
"Hahaha... Hello!"
The old white man who thought he was a strong man came to the exhibition hall, shook hands with the Wang brothers and said hello, and hugged Zhang Ziyi and Zhang Yuan one time.
As the saying goes, a man with a big head and a thick neck is not a man of great wealth.
This guy has a big head and thick neck, but he doesn’t smell like chopped green onion. He is obviously a rich man.
This man's name is Harvey.
It is the famous Weinstein!
At this time, he was already very famous in the Chinese entertainment circle.
But to the Chinese people, it will take 17 years for him to be imprisoned for sexual harassment before this person will become known to everyone.
In addition to "Hero" and "Shaolin Soccer", the North American copyright of "The Promise" is in this hands.
His meeting with the Wang brothers can be regarded as an epic meeting with the victims of Poet Chen.
This is one of the first North American film producers to pay attention to the Chinese film market. Next year, he will set up an Asian Film Fund specifically to invest in Asian films.
The Wang brothers are waiting for him!
Harvey is so famous.
No way, they do have the strength.
Gwyneth Paltrow, the Oscar-winning actress who played Pepper Potts in "Iron Man", was forcibly created by this person.
This shows its skill in the North American market.
For this movie, Harvey brought in a bunch of actors and actresses, stole the role from Julia Roberts, and gave it to Spielberg’s goddaughter. Altar, recognized by the West as the most popular queen in Hollywood.
Being able to operate the water queen actually shows your strength.
This big fat old white man with his eyes exposed, rubbed himself next to Jiuji Zhang, and pulled Zhang Ziyi to chat for a long time.
Actresses are like this, they will inevitably be criticized.
Wang Zhongjun is particularly enthusiastic about this old man who is familiar with Chinese movies.
After asking him to watch the promotional video and documentary, Harvey applauded enthusiastically and expressed that he was very interested.
The Wang brothers were overjoyed and invited him to have dinner together in the evening and talk in detail.
In the evening, everyone gathered at a high-end French restaurant.
Don’t ask why you have to eat French food in Germany. France once almost switched to German food, and people didn’t complain.
He even raised his hands to welcome us.
Anyway, in the whole white world, in terms of high-end food, it has to be French food.
Eat.
Zhang Yuan felt that it was more like torture than eating.
The waiting time is longer than eating the food.
The portion of each dish is not as much as what he usually eats.
The more you eat, the hungrier you get!
The waiters all have "unruly" expressions, which is called a high-class one.
Don’t say China has a wine table culture.
In fact, it also exists in the West.
Many important matters need to be discussed over a drink at the wine table.
Zhang Yuan can still understand basic English, after all, he also has a small amount of English attributes.
Liu Qianqian has it, but Shu Chang has more.
After all, Chang Chang originally wanted to take the Second Foreign Language Examination in the Imperial Capital, and her career plan was to be a diplomat.
"This film of yours is great!"
"I felt the profound Chinese culture from the short film!" Harvey kept praising, and told the Wang brothers with glowing faces.
“What I like most is the long Chinese history and the profound connotations contained in it.”
“I believe that my North American audience will like it as much as I do. ”
“Especially the graphics of your film are much more advanced than “The Promise”!”
Upon hearing this, the Wang brothers felt that they had met their soul mates.
Zhang Ziyi looked on and was very happy. She felt that the film could be sold in North America, which would be of great help in maintaining her popularity.
Only Zhang Yuan smiled on his face and sneered in his heart.
We worship foreign things!
The Wang brothers are very shrewd in domestic negotiations and use various tricks.
But when he comes to white people, he becomes a fool.
It is obvious that their thoughts are engraved in their hearts.
There are four big characters written on the steel seal.
"Foreign Master".
White people speak upright and don’t turn around?
Not afraid of flattery and love to do practical things?
Aren’t you going to brag like the Chinese and pay special attention to the spirit of contract?
White people only talk about the spirit of contract when the contract is beneficial to them!
Zhang Yuan is the face of a hundred people who don’t believe in Harvey.
This crazy talk made both the Wang brothers stunned.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
But they were deceived by the foreign appearance.
“8 million!” Harvey picked up the red wine glass.
"Knife fun!"
"Wow!" Wang Zhongjun quickly raised his glass and took the initiative to lower the rim of the glass and clink glasses with the other party.
After hearing the offer, Brother Huayi wanted to stand on the table and dance.
The cost is only 20 million US dollars.
If the North American rights alone can sell 8 million, then this film will be safe!
Wang Zhonglei called the waiter directly and ordered a bottle of 1986 Mouton. This bottle of red wine for celebration alone cost more than 500 euros.
After the game was over, the Wang brothers even thanked Harvey profusely, opened the door for him personally, and sent him into a Mercedes-Benz S600.
Afterwards, everyone in the "Night Banquet" returned to the hotel together.
The Wang brothers sang "Today is a Good Day" in the car.
After returning to the hotel, everyone went back to their respective rooms.
Zhang Ziyi took a hot bath after returning to her room.
Although not as crazy as the Wang brothers, they also lay on the sofa for a long time after taking a shower.
"Harvey attaches great importance to it, which shows that this film has a high probability of doing well at the box office in North America."
She is now watching under the lights.
Using a wrong argument to reverse the argument.
“In this way, I can become popular in the European and American markets.”
The International Chapter drank too much just now, and is still dizzy now.
People are easily excited due to the effects of alcohol.
Another great thing happened, which pushed this excitement to another level.
While being overseas, it is particularly relaxing (indulgent).
On weekdays in China, because of the existence of her real boyfriend Huo Qishan, she would not dare to fool around behind his back.
But now that we are abroad, even the Huo family is beyond their reach.
Not many foreigners knew him, and even fewer reporters followed him.
Zhang Ziyi was lying on the sofa and suddenly sat up.
"Quan and Li both praised him!"
She thought of all the "praise" about Zhang Yuan again.
The international chapter smacked my lips a few times, and I felt that the best thing at this time was to find a man to celebrate with!
"I also have to join the judging panel of our middle school class 96!"
Zhang Ziyi regarded Zhang Yuan as a trainee.
She wants to see if you are really beautiful.
Get up now!
I found a gauze scarf to wrap my head and put on sunglasses.
Although he is overseas, this person still maintains the most basic caution.
After arriving at the hotel corridor, I roughly confirmed that no one was filming secretly.
Zhang Ziyi took small steps and came to the outside of Zhang Yuan's house feeling very secretive.
Boom, boom, boom!
This one raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"No response?"
Dang!
She knocked again.
"Are you taking a shower?"
Jiujiang Fu came to the door and listened for a while, but there was no sound of water coming from inside.
He raised his hand carefully and knocked on the door again.
After knocking for six or seven minutes, there was still no movement in the room.
"He's not here?" Zhang Ziyi frowned and thought.
“But this foreigner is unfamiliar with the place, where can he go?”
On the other side... (End of this chapter)