Chapter 1698

"It's also like a" drunken folk song. " Lan Li said with a smile.

In fact, the distribution of "drunken ballad" has been excellent. Sony classics attaches great importance to the works of Cohen brothers and Langley, and the distribution plan and publicity means are the top priority. Although the award season is still not very popular for this work with strong artistic flavor, the attention of Sonny classics has ushered in an outbreak at the box office level.

But the Cohen brothers understood what Langley meant. On the one hand, "drunken ballad" works lack the blessing of famous stars, so their prospects in the North American market are bound to be difficult; On the other hand, even if it has a big blessing, "drunken folk" still can't break the blockade of xiaojinren tights and win more respect.

This is also the reason why all independent works want to go to Sundance. Park City provides a stage for self exhibition. Even if it does not conform to the style of the award season and cannot win the favor of the independent distribution companies headed by Weinstein brothers, they still have the opportunity to show themselves and can communicate with the majority of film lovers.

What if Sisyphus had its own distribution system?

Of course, this does not mean that Sisyphus can break the blockade of cinemas in the North American market. There are still no cinemas willing to show unprofitable works. The United States is different from France after all; But at least it means the development and innovation of art cinema. From the perspective of distribution strategy and promotion, Sisyphus film is bound to be more patient and willing to invest.

The difference of attitude and the investment of energy are very rare for the release of independent films.

Take "detachment" as an example. If Sisyphus film is released, the publicity strategy will not be aimed at the award season, but will be oriented by a specific audience group. More film viewing activities will be arranged in the art theater, and more discussions will be triggered among the groups who are really interested in it. Tony kayer's original intention of shooting this work is to reflect social problems, And then influence the ideas of specific groups, there is no idea about the award season at all.

According to such a distribution strategy, maybe "detachment" will completely miss the Oscar nomination, but it can create more influence among specific groups, cause more waves, produce more artistic and social aftereffects, and then attract more film lovers in the art theater. Such works are worth having more long-term screening opportunities in art theaters.

Lan Li's simple words, but let the Cohen brothers exchange a line of sight, fundus flow out a touch of surprise.

They all know lanli's acting talent, but they don't know that lanli also has such a keen sense of touch outside the performance, which is enough to change the overall situation of the whole market and coincides with Robert's idea.

Sure enough, without waiting for Ethan to reply, Robert cast his eyes in high spirits and slowly lengthened his voice. "This idea is very dangerous. Distribution is not a joke. It seems that we can make something out of it. "

In the face of Robert's "accusation", lanli was not flustered, and a smile flowed from his eyes. "Do you mean that making a movie can be regarded as a joke?"

Joel just came over, poked out his head and intervened between Robert and Langley. He left Langley a back of his head and looked at Robert, but his finger pointed to Langley in the back, like a complaint, and said, "he deliberately misinterpreted what you mean! This guy needs a good lesson. "

It seems that he is still holding a grudge.

Ethan stood beside him and began to smile helplessly. Lanli shook his head slightly, and his smile grew stronger and stronger. Instead of opposing or protesting, he raised his hands, made a gesture of surrender, and then said, "I know that distribution is not an easy thing, it's just another system."

Making movies is artistic creation, but distributing movies is marketing and commercial operation, which is naturally different. DreamWorks didn't involve the Distribution Department, but later it fell into a passive position. It was repeatedly constrained by the partners because of the distribution of interests of the distribution rights, and finally it went into the abyss step by step.

"I've only heard about the issue." "I'm not responsible for the specific situation, I'm not even involved in it, and I think it's also the best choice for investors to feel at ease," he explained Make complaints about Tucao itself? This kind of quick witted humor really makes the rhythm and atmosphere of the conversation very different. This is the charm of Langley. "Andre is responsible for the relevant matters."

Robert slightly invisible gently jaw head expressed appreciation, "Andre, your partner?"

"Yes, Andre Hamilton." Langli finally got to the point, "this time, he also came to park city. I can introduce you when I have the opportunity. Although he may not know what the famous Robert Redford really means, I can be sure that he has been looking forward to communicating with the people who are the masters of Sundance. "

The subtext is... Strong alliance? Or, to be more precise, would like-minded parties further explore the possibility of cooperation?

After all, the current Sisyphus film industry is far from being called a "strong one", it can only be regarded as a potential stock.

Andre came to park city this time. Apart from the upcoming Premiere of "pop drummer" and Andre's personal attendance, the main reason is to open up a new situation for Sisyphus pictures. As Langley said, he is responsible for the creation part; The business part is Andre's specialty.

However, on this trip to park city, Andre only came to inquire about the situation and preliminarily explore Sundance's future plans and cooperation intentions, because he is also light. If there is a real need to establish a distribution channel, Andre hopes Arthur hall can come to help. At that time, I'm afraid they need a larger and more professional team.

The future pattern of Sisyphus film industry may be even bigger than Lanley imagined. Now it is just the beginning.

But no matter what, Robert understood immediately. Obviously, he and Langley are well prepared. No matter whether the cooperation can be reached or not, at least in terms of attitude, both sides are sincere. This is good news for Sundance. Then, Robert thought of the recent rumors in the industry. He had a hunch that all of them were in the game and thought they were game players, but no one was sure when they would be called chess pieces.

Raleigh hall, it's not that simple.

"Well, I don't know if I'm old or young. I don't think I can keep up with the speed. You've got too much appetite Robert sighed with a smile. He didn't respond positively to lanli's olive branch, but his eyes and expression showed a positive signal.

Lan Li didn't worry either. A smile was shining in his eyes. "Is there any misunderstanding between us? The ambition of the 30th anniversary of Sundance is definitely not so simple, and Mr. Robert Redford's idea is clearly ahead. Wait, or is my understanding wrong? "

Sisyphus film's ambition is not small, is Sundance's ambition flat?

Robert and Langley are obviously different in their conversation styles. They are both fighting with each other. They have no hidden exploration, but they are constantly seizing the opportunity in the aboveboard dialogue. The invisible swords and swords make Joel and Ethan, who are on the lookout, unable to get in touch with each other. In comparison, the Cohen brothers are the real filmmakers, and they all concentrate on the film, At a higher level, they can't keep up with the pace.

Joel looked at Langley on the left and Robert on the right. After a long time, he suddenly said, "are you fighting? But why are you all smiling, and it doesn't look like a fight? " He hated the face-to-face and back-to-back hypocrisy in social occasions, but the atmosphere between Langley and Robert was not like that, so he asked directly.

Lan Li laughed happily and waved, "no, no, no, we're not fighting. I'm just saying that Robert's ideas and blueprints are more ambitious than ours. Now it's up to him if he needs our help. "

Robert narrowed his eyes slightly and raised his mouth so gently that he wrote with a smile, "help?" It should be mutual benefit.

"It's all the same in the final analysis, just different expressions." Lan Li still said calmly.

Robert was dumbfounded, and then gently agreed, "I'm also looking forward to meeting this Andre Hamilton and daring to invest in the works of Langley hall, which requires extraordinary courage. Now I'm starting to wonder what kind of role he is."

This is tantamount to agreement! Sisyphus film's cooperation prospect in Sundance Film Festival has finally opened the door.

"I think he's a fool." Blue Li make complaints about poker faced.

At this time, Andre, who is holding a video conference in the hotel, sneezes without warning, and then sneezes again. Other people in the video conference say, "bless you." Andre stops and looks around warily, but he still has no clue. He can only withdraw his sight and continue the meeting.

After the formal end of the forum, Langley did not rush back, but went to the cinema with the Cohen brothers to watch two documentary films.

The audience of documentary is not many, but the audience of short film is even rarer. The support of lenley and Cohen brothers, in a sense, also hopes to attract more audience attention. Of course, after the screening, the communication with the main creative team also benefited a lot.

Compared with movies, documentary shooting is longer, harder and more difficult. The experience of the main creative team is full of legends and accidents, which is an eye opener.

Both lenley and the Cohen brothers enjoyed the process.

By the time I left the cinema, park city was in full darkness.