Chapter 61 Rivals
As the director and producer, Li Chen first thanked the guests and media friends present.
There’s no need to talk nonsense after that, let’s talk about it after watching the movie.
The two-hour long film is captivating.
The last shot of the film shows Guan Xiaotong returning to his biological mother and returning to the balcony where he was picked up.
He sang the songs he learned in the family of thieves.
This blend of warmth and sadness completes the final blow of the film.
In the largest screening hall in the Cinema Palace, nearly a thousand people watching the movie gave the Thieves family warm applause.
"Old Chen, what do you think?" Chen Hong said in her husband's ear as everyone applauded.
Chen Kaige frowned slightly and glanced at Li Chen who came on stage.
After a few seconds, he said: "Li Chen still has something."
Everyone in the Black Society Hui crew nodded frequently.
Liang Jiahui is not surprised by this.
He had starred in New World, and he knew at that time that Director Li was not in vain.
This series of Shoplifters takes a different approach, pointing directly at the good and evil of human nature from the ordinary.
As for Triad, which is also in the competition unit, there is no comparison at all in terms of scripts.
Leung Ka-fai knows in his heart that there are four Chinese-language movies.
The one with the best chance of winning the prize is probably this family of thieves.
Although he hasn't seen the other two yet.
“Director Wang, what do you think of Director Li’s family of thieves?”
Gao Yuanyuan asked Wang Xiaoshuai next to her while applauding.
Wang Xiaoshuai said nothing, but Gao Yuanyuan understood in her heart.
This family of thieves is both in terms of the cleverness of the script and the acting skills of the actors.
No one can match Qinghong.
Han Sanping felt even more proud.
Wuji sells very well, and is sought after by everyone in the thief family.
The media and film critics at the scene received rave reviews and surrounded Li Chen and other creative staff.
Han Sanping knew that his year-end work report would be a highlight.
Looking at this posture, the thief family really might win the prize.
The next morning, the domestic media reported on the grand premiere of Shoplifters.
There is also a photo of Li Chen and the crew of Match Point, with the lovable Scarlett standing next to him.
There is also a photo with Zhang Ziyi, which has been placed in a prominent position on the Sina Entertainment page.
Zhang Ziyi posted a blog last night: Shoplifters is exciting and I look forward to Director Li winning the gold medal at Cannes.
"Yifei, don't worry, as long as I'm by your boss's side, no monsters or ghosts can get in."
Yang Siwei held the phone, patted his chest and promised with a smile.
"Of course I feel relieved about you, seeing how beautiful he is, taking pictures with everyone."
"He's almost like a wax figure in Madame Tussauds!" Liu Yifei couldn't help but joke.
Yang Siwei laughed loudly: "Yifei, your description is too vivid."
"There is no way, the boss is too young."
"But you Don’t worry, the boss knows it well.”
It’s the 17th.
Shoplifters has a publication score of 3.2, ranking first among the ten films currently screened in the main competition!
This news greatly excited Han Sanping and the crew.
The news spread back to China.
The three major portals immediately made the Thief Family stand out.
Eye-catching titles with a score of 3.2 were placed at the top of the event journal.
The entertainment industry was shocked, and Nortel’s school leaders were also beaming with joy.
Not to mention Miss Liu, who is in a relationship with Yourong.
"What? The call didn't go through?" Liu Xiaoli teased her daughter with a smile.
"Mom, he is probably busy, but I believe he dare not not return my call."
Miss Liu was a little depressed at first, but soon became happy.
Unlike Han Sanping and several leading actors in the crew, Li Chen was happy.
But he was not too carried away yet. He knew that his powerful enemy had not yet appeared.
Today is the moment to find out.
Because The Dardenne Brothers’ Baby and Jarmusch’s Broken Flower both premiere today.
Everyone knows that the Dardenne brothers have already won the Palme d'Or once.
No one dares to underestimate the strength of the two brothers.
What's more, Li Chen remembered that this time it should be the second time that the Dardenne brothers won the Palme d'Or.
Director fees, net worth skyrocketing! When Han Sanping learned that Li Chen and Li Xuejian were out, he hurriedly called Li Chen.
The film studio's offer for Shoplifters has increased again, if the deal is done now.
Even compared to Wuji, it’s not much different.
Li Chen and Li Xuejian have just finished watching their children.
"Teacher Xuejian, what do you think?"
Li Xuejian shook his head slightly and smiled: "It's hard to say, let's give it a fifty-fifty shot."
"It's really fate. They are all about thieves."
Li Chen also found it funny that this children's film also tells the story of thieves.
But let Li Chen judge, Family of Thieves depicts a group of people at the bottom of society.
Children focus on one point, reflecting the special group of teenage fathers.
That’s why the movie is called Children, but it’s actually about the father.
In terms of shooting techniques, The Child is not as touching as the final blow of Shoplifters.
Li Chen himself is more optimistic about the thief family, especially after seeing the children.
After receiving a call from Han Sanping, Li Chen rejected Han Sanping's proposal without hesitation.
Han Sanping was helpless.
Although both of them are producers, each has half the investment share.
But to get to this point, Li Chen is the key, and Han Sanping can't do it by force.
The night of the 18th.
A grand Chinese Night reception was held by the Film Bureau of the State Administration of China on the beach of the Carltion Hotel in Cannes.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chinese cinema.
When Li Chen arrived with the members of the thief family, the scene was already filled with stars.
Chenglong, Wu Yusen, Yang Ziqiong, Lin Xilei, Wang Xiaoshuai, Wang Zhonglei, Lu Chuan, Zhang Zhen and so on.
Li Chen naturally became the well-deserved focus.
The current show score is 3.2 for Children and Broken Flowers, tied for first place with Shoplifters.
The most exciting closing ceremony is about to bring awards.
Wu Yusen, as the only Chinese judge at this year's Cannes Film Festival, took the initiative to talk to Li Chen and was very optimistic about the thief family.
Li Chen, Han Sanping, John Woo, and Cheng Long talked about the development of Chinese films together.
Han Sanping said sincerely: "Four Chinese-language films will be shortlisted for Cannes this year."
"Two of them are sixth-generation directors from the mainland."
"The status of Chinese films It will get higher and higher!”
“If I really want to say it, Dong Han deserves a lot of credit.”
"Creating Lunar New Year stalls, introducing a split account model, supporting six generations of directors, and promoting the industrial development of China Film."
"Each of these is a big deal, Director Wu, brother, do you think you are right?"
< br>Li Chen and Han Sanping had a drink and complimented each other with a smile.
"Director Li is right!" John Woo echoed with a smile, secretly appreciating Li Chen's sophistication.
“Li Chen still knows how to speak, and he gets to the point right away. Let’s toast to Director Han.”
Chenglong raised his glass and said with his signature smile.
These words really spoke to Han Sanping’s heart.
Today is such a special day again.
As expected, although Han Sanping held his head straight, the light in his eyes could not deceive anyone.
“Don’t wear a high hat for me, kid.”
"Without the support of Director Yang, Bureau Wang and the leaders of relevant departments."
"Chinese films would not have been able to achieve rapid development."
Li Chen laughed and said: "Director Han said That’s right, come, let’s drink to the Chinese film industry.”
The four of them had a great time chatting, and other people came over one after another to toast, and then stepped aside knowingly.
Zhang Ziyi’s eyes were filled with envy.
Although I have the reputation of being an international chapter.
But in the eyes of those people, he is just an actor.
But those four people have the most say in the industry.
Even the youngest Li Chen is not comparable to her.
At this moment, the strict hierarchical unspoken rules in the circle have further strengthened Zhang Ziyi's thoughts.
Li Chen saw Lu Chuan and nodded slightly as a greeting.
Han Sanping spared no effort in supporting Lu Chuan. He would come all the way from China to get his works.
(End of this chapter)