Chapter 90 That’s not a story, it’s an accident
The sun was rising in Hollywood. As soon as Li Chen turned on his phone, the phone’s notification tone kept ringing.
Before I had time to look, Han Sanping called.
"Director Han, have you installed a monitor next to me?"
"I just turned on the phone and your call came in!" Li Chen sat on the bed and laughed.
"You kid don't even look at what time it is here."
"I stayed up most of the night calling you, and you still complained!" Han Sanping said angrily.
"Okay, okay, if you have anything to say, please tell me quickly."
"I'll see you in Venice soon. If there's anything we can't discuss in person, we have to call." Li Chen said.
"You are so ignorant! I am too lazy to talk to you."
"Director Yang called me in the afternoon and asked me to praise you on the phone."
"What do you mean?" Li Chen said.
“What do you mean, you don’t understand?”
“Domestic officials will definitely not publicize and praise such a horror theme.”
“But in front of you. The practice of earning US dollars overseas is approved! ”
"So let me praise you verbally!"
Li Chen laughed and said: "That's what I mean after making trouble for a long time."
Li Chen thought it was funny, it was indeed the domestic style.
After hanging up the phone with Han Sanping, Li Chen finished washing and read online comments.
Netizens really dare to dream.
It made Li Chen dumbfounded.
What do you think about the six major changes to the seven major ones?
In Hollywood, a newcomer like Li Chen is shrouded in the aura of the Palme d'Or.
But if you want to deal with Hollywood giants like the Big Six, you have just one foot in the door.
Wanting to be on an equal footing with them, or even fight against them, Li Chen still had self-awareness in a short period of time.
Even though it is a latent opening, the box office is quite impressive.
In the eyes of the Big Six, production companies that mainly focus on B-category horror films are not on the table.
Perhaps in their eyes, Li Chen is more like a gambler from the East.
For example, the Chinese director Yu Rentai of A Nightmare on Elm Street 8.
It is not that no Chinese have come to Hollywood in recent years.
Xu Ke and Lin Lingdong came to Hollywood but failed.
Only Tai, a fishman with limited legs and feet, gained a foothold in Hollywood in 2003 with a ghost horror film.
Think about how similar it is to Li Chen’s current situation.
In the end, Chiyou Pictures still needs a big production to build its name.
Otherwise, Chiyou Pictures will always be just a small, inferior workshop.
It cannot be compared with first-tier independent production and distribution companies such as Lionsgate and New Line.
Not to mention the six established nobles.
In the past few days, the name of Chiyou Pictures has been a topic of discussion among Hollywood filmmakers.
Especially today’s latent opening box office is freshly released.
Chiyou Pictures suddenly became a favorite of local Hollywood media and TV stations.
For the past three days, Tim was either on the way to interviews or in the car going to dinner.
We spent the whole day lingering over various cocktail parties and social events in Hollywood.
But this is also normal in Hollywood. Socializing and entertaining is Tim's job.
The next day, Tim sent Li Chen to the airport.
Li Chen gave him a few words: "Tim, lurking is just a stepping stone, don't stop there, do you understand?"
Tim smiled brightly: "Boss, although I don't understand the meaning of the knocking stone, of course I understand what you said, don't stop at the eyes."
"Don't look at the past two days, I often hang out at various banquets and drinking parties. , but in fact this is also for the company."
"Also, boss, you asked me to help you look for real estate, and I didn't delay."
Ignoring Tim who was talking endlessly, Li Chen Without looking back, he entered the airport with his assistant and bodyguard.
When Li Chen arrived in Venice, Huo Wenxi, Yang Siwei and Han Sanping had already arrived early.
When "Father's Love is Like a Mountain" premieres on September 5, Li Chen will definitely appear.
Normally, there is no need to get involved together.
Yang Siwei, Li Congcheng, Tang Yan and Zhou Xun came to pick up the machine.
As soon as I came out of the passage, I saw a few familiar Chinese faces.
Yang Siwei waved from afar and said with a smile: "Boss, here."
Li Chen nodded with a smile and walked closer.
Tang Yan smiled and said, "I didn't notice it, but the boss and Sister Xun had matching clothes today!"
Li Chen also noticed it, didn't he?
Li Chen is dressed in light gray casual clothes, with short black hair and black sunglasses.
Behind him were two assistants and two bodyguards.
Zhou Xun wears a light gray suspender on the upper body, a mercury miniskirt on the lower body and black high heels, giving people a refreshing look.
Zhou Xun jokingly stepped forward and put his arm around Li Chen and said, "Tangtang, you really have no vision. You can't see that this is the couple costume that Director Li and I agreed on. Is it Director Li?"< br>
Li Chen said funnyly: "Brother Xun, pay attention to your image. There are reporters in front of you. Let your family see it, and you will be in a good mood!"
Li Congchen stepped forward with a smile and was familiar with it. Luo Di held Li Chen's other arm and said, "How can Zhou Xun and I talk about image in front of Director Li?"
Zhou Xun laughed and said, "That's right, Director Li, we are not afraid of you. What are you afraid of?”
As they said this, regardless of everyone's opinions, the two of them helped Li Chen and walked out of the airport.
Li Chen took out his arm and did not make trouble with these two people. He had already seen the domestic media.
He doesn’t want to have a scandal with these two people.
Seeing Li Chen pull out his arm, Zhou Xun smiled and said: "Oh, Director Li really cherishes feathers."
Yang Siwei helped the boss to rescue him and said: "Sister Xun, Sister Li, you guys Not the one my boss likes.”
A few people left the airport chatting and laughing. Li Chen was very considerate and cooperated with the domestic media at the airport to provide some materials.
Getting in the car, the news didn’t stop.
"Sisi, tell your sister what your boss likes." Zhou Xun smiled without any scruples.
Li Chen sat in the back row, closing his eyes to relax.
Yang Siwei can't stand Zhou Xun's character. He is completely cold and carefree and dares to tease anyone.
"Sister Xun, please don't embarrass me. I don't know what the boss likes."
"But you are definitely not the boss's cup of tea if you are so independent, haha." Yang Siwei also joked.
Zhou Xun and Li Zhengyi are not like Yang Mi, so it doesn't matter if they know the relationship between the boss and Yifei.
Yang Siwei knows this well. Who should say something and who should not say it.
Zhou Xun nodded to himself, and the old god said in a genuine voice: "I guess your boss likes it"
"Hump nose, sloping shoulders, it's best to be a youngster who has just turned eighteen, right?"
"Um" Li Zhengzheng was a little stunned, and turned to look at Director Li, curious about how Director Li would agree.
Tang Yan opened his eyes slightly and was surprised why Zhou Xun spoke so openly!
On the other hand, Yang Siwei's expression remained unchanged and he smiled: "Sister Xun, you can ask the boss yourself."
Li Chen opened his eyes and said angrily: "Just say clearly that I like Liu Yifei. Oh, and you’re going in such a big circle.”
Zhou Xun laughed loudly: "Oh, Director Li finally admitted it."
Li Chen nodded: "Well, I admitted it, what's the fuss about."
"People who like her become Thousands of people can line up from BJ Tiananmen to the Eiffel Tower.”
“One more for me, not much!”
Li Chen said this, which made several people in the car including Yang Siwei. Everyone was stunned inside.
Li Zhengtong didn't expect Li Chen to admit it directly.
It’s natural to admit it so confidently.
He thought that Li Chen would be like ordinary people and would either coyly talk about him or deny him to death.
Unfortunately, Li Chen is not destined to be an ordinary person.
After a long while, Zhou Xun said silently: "Sisi, your boss is really interesting."
Yang Siwei hadn't spoken yet, and Li Chen, who continued to close his eyes and relax, replied: "Brother Xun, don't covet my male sex, you can't afford it."
"Ah!" Zhou Xun spat.
Yang Siwei laughed loudly, and Li Congcheng and Tang Yan couldn't help but smile.
“Sister Xun, don’t mess with my boss.”
“Forbes can’t even grasp my boss, but it’s not that I don’t have confidence in you.”
Zhou Xun turned his head and said to himself: "Well, your boss is indeed the Tang Monk in the eyes of 99% of female artists."
"I'll see if he can retire and become a real person. ! ”
Li Chen is not worried about whether Zhou Xun and Li Chong will break the news to the media.
This is not a problem for him at all. If the news is really revealed, just admit it openly.
Arrived at the collapsed San Clemente Hotel.
Li Chen was planning to take a shower and change clothes before going to Han Sanping.
There was a knock on the door outside.
Li Chen opened the door and saw who it was if it wasn’t Han Sanping.
There were several heavyweights standing next to him.
Li An from Baodao, as well as his former acquaintance Wuyusen, Mr. Xu and his wife, and Guan Jingpeng from Hong Kong Island.
"Director Han, why are you here?"
"Director Li, Director Wu, Director Xu, Mr. Shi, Director Guan, please come in quickly."
Han Sanping took small square steps. Go to the door first.
A few people followed Han Sanping.
"You are attacking the city in Hollywood, and I cannot come to comfort you, the vanguard."
"It just so happens that they are all at my place, so I stopped by to meet them."
Han Sanping looked like he was giving advice, and he had the air of a big brother taking the lead.
Li Chen called two assistants to come over as waiters.
After greeting several people to sit down, Li Chen said: "Don't listen to Director Han's exaggeration. I don't dare to wear this high hat."
Xu Keyun smiled lightly and said: "Director Han is telling the truth, even though Director Li is young."
"But the results achieved in the past two years have left us old people speechless."
In the end, Weird Xu's Seven Swords only made 84.35 million at the box office, and lost all his money.
But it still does not affect Mr. Xu’s status as a great director.
Looking at Old Monster Xu's posture of being as light as a stick, the broken halberd of the Seven Swords seemed to have no effect on him at all.
What’s more, there is a powerful and virtuous wife Shi Nansheng, and Seven Swords is the film shown at this year’s opening ceremony.
Li Chen really didn't understand Mr. Xu's thoughts.
You knew you were coming to Venice early, so why can’t you move the schedule of Seven Swords back?
After the domestic screening, I will come to Venice.
With the eye-catching box office, a few film producers would go crazy and spend money to buy it.
Look at the Chen Kexin that people love.
Li Chen didn't even know how to answer his words.
Li Min also smiled and said: "Tsu Hark is right, there is no priority in learning, and those who master come first."
"According to the rules of the martial arts, Director Li is already qualified to found a sect. . ”
He is still a little uncomfortable with how highly you and I praise these people.
“Okay, Director Li, Director Xu, please stop putting your hat on me.”
"If you guys keep talking, if nothing comes of this painting, I won't be able to face Jiangdong's father anymore," Li Chen said with a smile.
Wuyusen said in a familiar tone: "You can be normal now that you have the Palme d'Or, just make a joke, the important thing is to participate."
Han Sanping and Wuyusen are considered the most interesting among them. The portions are great.
One is the CEO of China Film.
One is the founder of the Hong Kong Island Film Directors Association.
In addition to representing the true nature of the hero of the work.
There is another Mission: Impossible 2 that topped the global box office that year.
In addition, he is the oldest.
There is always a sense of instigation in the words.
Li Chen didn’t argue anymore. Who the hell would come to Venice if he didn’t want to win the prize?
The important thing is participation. I'm going to be sixty or seventy, and I can still stand and talk like you without back pain.
A few people chatted for a while, talking about the great situation of Chinese films.
It feels like discussing swords in Mount Huashan.
Han Sanping has magical powers. Although he obtained the Nine Yin Manual, he never practiced it. Han Sanping made a speech, during the Venice Film Festival, the organizer held a reception for the 100th anniversary of Chinese film.
When the time comes, everyone present must attend.
The leader spoke, and several people who had not planned to go nodded in agreement.
The next day, the Venice Film Festival ushered in the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony started in the evening, but reporters arrived at the venue early in the morning to wait.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, "Seven Swords" as the opening film held a press conference.
Under the leadership of Mr. Xu, the entire lineup, except for Li Ming and Lu Yi, was lined up in a row, which was quite majestic.
The press conference was hosted by Marco Müller, the current president of Venice.
Lao Ma and Lao Xu have been friends for 20 years, so naturally they compliment each other.
Old Monster Xu was the Chinese’s first shot in Venice.
The international level of the entire lineup is quite impressive.
Shi Nansheng, Yang Caini, Zhang Jingchu, and Zhen Zizi all dressed up in an international style.
The red carpet arrived for the opening ceremony in the evening.
It was so crowded that the reporters felt like they were at war.
Everyone has been in their respective positions for a long time, with long guns and short cannons drawn, and whenever someone gets out of the car, they will click.
Like machine gun fire, kill each one and count them all.
I have to say, Marco is really interesting.
This first day of the opening ceremony is more like a grand festival of Chinese films.
The most eye-catching ones are undoubtedly Xu’s Seven Swords lineup and Li Chen’s Painted Skin lineup.
Tang Yan is tall and beautiful in a golden fishtail dress.
Zhou Xun is wearing a black tube top skirt that is smart and elegant, and the lines of her collarbone are graceful and charming.
Li Congcheng wears an ice blue retro dress with fair skin and a well-proportioned and slim figure.
The three of them stood together and completely outshone the three women of Seven Swords.
For some reason, Li Chen suddenly thought that Miss Liu seemed to have a blue princess dress similar to Li Bing's one that year.
That year, Ms. Liu had really beautiful skin and unparalleled beauty.
If Miss Liu were here today, I am afraid Li Congcheng would not smile so brightly.
Men from Li Chen to Zhao Wenzhuo all wear black suits.
The next day, the local media in Venice commented that yesterday's climax was all Chinese.
Especially a few dazzling women, Zhou Xun, Li Congtong, Tang Yan, and Zhang Jingchu.
The most conspicuous and frequently appearing word is "Beautiful"
Tang Yan smiled in front of the media: "I came out wearing the opening ceremony dress yesterday and got off the boat at Lido Island."< br>
"An old lady came up and shouted "Beautiful"
7:45 pm was the screening of Li Amun's "Brokeback Mountain", and there were many people watching the film.
Li Chen's Painted Skin crew also Everyone goes out.
"Brokeback Mountain" Li Chen has never seen this film that was banned in the mainland.
I am also curious about what Li Am made by just hearing the name. How about the movie?
Sitting next to Li Chen were Zhou Xun and Li Chongqing.
The movie has not yet started, Zhou Xun covered his mouth and said in a low voice: "Director Li, I heard that your film Brokeback Mountain is the hard work of Director Li, are you nervous?"
"Why am I nervous? I never thought that painted skin could compete for the Golden Lion. This is called being strong without desire! Stop talking nonsense, the movie has started."
The more than two-hour movie screening is over.
Li Chen was completely shocked. Not only Li Chen, but most of the people present were also a little confused, especially the Chinese.
"Director Li, what do you think of this film?" Li Zhengtong hesitated.
Before Li Chen spoke, Zhou Xun shook his head and sighed: "We were one family five hundred years ago, and 'Director Li' is as good as Director Li."
Li Chen exhaled and was Zhou Xun next to him laughed: "You are babbling, what are you talking about as a tongue twister?"
"Your movie Shoplifters seemed so imaginative to me, but for Brokeback Mountain, I don't even know what words to use." Describe it." Zhou Xun said.
What Zhou Xun said is right, Li Chen finally knows why this film was banned in the mainland.
It’s not that the filming is terrible, but it’s that the filming is great.
Just because the photo was so good, this kind of three views will never be recognized by the mainstream concepts in the mainland.
Yang Siwei also put his head in and smiled: "Boss, do you think this film is good?"
Everyone in the crew, including Gu Tianle, also looked over.
Li Chen did not answer directly, only said: "I heard people say that showing movies here is the most direct place to test whether the movie is good or not."
"Why? Because we are more tired these days and fall asleep easily as soon as we sit down."
"If a movie can keep everyone awake, then it is a good movie."
>When everyone heard it, they all knew the answer. They were not awake at all, they were completely shocked.
After all, he is a North American ‘Director Li’
who doesn’t care about the views and opinions of the mainland.
After watching this movie, everyone was a little confused.
The film tells the love story of two gay men.
To be honest, just talking about the story, it is quite touching.
But as a good student, Li Chen found it hard to swallow.
Li Chen suddenly remembered a message from a netizen when he was watching "Happy Together".
Don't think of them as two men, just think of them as a man and a woman.
But in Li Min’s film, you don’t even have to think about whether he is a boy or a girl.
Because the photo was so natural, it was the love between two people.
This award-winning film Beibeishan lives up to its reputation.
Everyone knows in their hearts that Painted Skin cannot hit the Golden Lion, as neither the script nor the subject matter is superior.
I was able to come to Venice because of Director Li’s Palme d’Or title and Macor’s internal recommendation.
"Director Han, let's go back to the hotel first." Li Chen greeted Han Sanping with the Painted Skin crew.
"What's the hurry?"
"Director Han, it's impossible for this film to be released in the mainland, right?" Li Chen came closer and said.
Han Sanping glanced at Li Chen, silently speaking.
Li Chen laughed: "Since I can't go up, I really can't say something nice against my will when I meet Li Min, so I'm leaving now, Director Han."
"This kid! ”
“Hey, no, are you just criticizing Huaihuai?”
On the third day, the chairman of the Venice Film Festival and the senior officials of Italian National Television delivered a speech at the opening reception of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Film Festival. .
On behalf of China Film and the filmmakers present, Han Sanping thanked the Venice Film Festival and Italian National Television for their deep friendship.
In an interview with Sina Entertainment, Wu Yusen also talked about the "far-reaching" "Red Cliff" for the first time
""Red Cliff" is a blockbuster that promotes Chinese culture to the West."
< br>“I have always admired mainland filmmakers for shooting under limited conditions. I have shot a lot of good films.”
“This time “Red Cliff” was shot in China, I also hope to provide a window for mainland filmmakers to have access to and learn from it. Processes and Experiences in the American Filmmaking Industry ”
This tone completely puts himself on the altar.
Li Chen didn’t seem to feel that he was a Chinese.
The purpose of making Red Cliff is to step down from the altar and preach to mainland filmmakers.
Li Chen hesitated to speak every time he saw Han Sanping's high spirits when he mentioned the Red Cliff project.
Han Sanping's personality will definitely not listen to anyone's advice to give up the speechless Chibi.
If you try to persuade him yourself, it might be counterproductive.
Oh, Silent Forest, Silent Forest, Old Han will definitely be able to understand this name that makes him speechless after many years.
The day has finally arrived for the premiere of Painted Skin.
It is similar to the previous process of Shoplifters in Cannes.
From press conferences to media screenings to the evening premiere.
Thanks to Li Chen's current fame and recent limelight in Hollywood, as well as the martial arts and fantasy themes of Painted Skin.
Nearly twice as many film dealers came to watch the film than Shoplifters.
Since the opening of this Venice Film Festival, the number of moviegoers has ranked first.
The venue was packed, and Han Sanping never stopped smiling throughout the night.
Li Chen even wondered if he was getting cramps from laughing and couldn't hold back.
The texture of the painting is definitely better than that of Old Monster Xu's Seven Swords.
The ending song still uses the piano song "Asian Road" by Fujiwara Ikuro of the island country
It is also the painting heart later sung by Zhang Liangying.
This song was included in Ikuro Fujiwara's piano album as early as 2003.
When Li Chen watched the finished film.
I feel that pure piano music without lyrics can touch people's hearts more than Zhang Liangying's paintings of later generations.
Watching the movie for nearly two hours.
Yang Siwei is always paying attention to the situation around him.
The first is to prevent people from stealing the records, and the second is to remember what the boss said that day when he saw Brokeback Mountain.
See if anyone is dozing off.
"Boss, when I look around, it seems that no one is moving much, maybe they are all asleep."
Li Chen didn't pay attention to her, and the ending song finished playing.
The applause from all the moviegoers made Yang Sisi swallow back the rest of his words.
"Sisi, later you go follow the people from China Film Group to discuss these films."
"Next time you will be the one to negotiate."
"No problem, boss, bargaining is the specialty of us women, hehe." Yang Siwei was not timid at all.
“Come on, think carefully, the size of my red envelope depends on you,” Li Congcheng said with a smile.
"Director Li, let me tell you, I'm not greedy for the amount of red envelope you gave Teacher Xuejian. It just needs to be equal to Teacher Xuejian." Zhou Xun came up and said.
Li Chen pointed at Li Congtang and Zhou Xun and laughed and scolded: "You two are at the top of the domestic entertainment industry today, and you are the seniors of Tangtang. Can you have some pattern? Are you looking for money?"
Zhou Xun smiled and said: "Compared to you, Director Li, Citadel and I are just beggars."
"I'm too lazy to talk to you."
He briefly entertained the media and moviegoers.
Li Chen and Han Sanping took the crew back to the hotel.
The rest of the negotiations with the film producers were left to Han Sanping’s deputy and Yang Siwei.
On the way, Han Sanping still had a smile on his face: "Haha, Li Chen, didn't you see that Xu Ke's expression was a little unnatural just now?"
Li Chen smiled and said: "Director Han, it would not be natural for anyone else."
"The Seven Swords are just our domestic media deceiving themselves for the sake of face."
"The local media Neither people nor moviegoers are stupid.”
“The nonsense about Asia’s box office success is just to fool the uninformed layman.” , the film critics will give the answer tomorrow, let’s wait and see.”
Hearing Li Chen be so sure, Han Sanping felt even more relieved.
"Do you predict that the transaction price of our painting this time will surpass that of the Thief Family."
Li Chen smiled and said: "Director Han, this is not your style, is it? Are you so cautious?"< br>
“You should ask me, what level can the transaction price of painted skin reach?”
“But to be honest, I can’t predict it, but I’m sure it will never be lower than A family of thieves.”
Han Sanping's eyes sparkled: "Are you so confident?"
"Of course, you should know just by looking at how many film producers came today."
"Not to mention that the previous movie "New World" was It has received good reviews at the box office in Japan and South Korea.”
“It has also broken many records for the number of foreign-language films in South Korea!”
“The theme of Painted Skin includes both costume magic and martial arts. Action.”
"The former is the favorite genre of Japan and South Korea, and the latter is the most popular subject of Chinese-language films in the world."
"How could it not explode?"
Li Chen still had nothing to say. , after he changed the entire script of Painted Skin.
The fatal flaw in logic is gone, and the final ending also ends in tragedy, making it more reasonable.
There is no bloody happy ending where Pei Rong comes back from the dead.
For movies, joys and sorrows, separations and ups and downs are all stories.
But the tragedy was turned into a comedy bluntly in order to pass the review and cater to the general public.
That's not a story, it's an accident.
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