Chapter 671： Chinese movie night

"The French are true Nazis, and they are still in it!"

This is what Lars von Trier told Danish reporters after he was expelled from the Cannes Film Festival.

After his remarks in an interview were reported, he was criticized by almost all the media from North America to the European continent to Germany, but the Danish director seemed to have no regrets.

"I am very proud to be listed as an unpopular person at the Cannes Film Festival. In the end, history will tell us that we are actually all Nazis."

Lars von Trier confronted the French media on this, and there was a fight between the two sides.

After issuing a sternly worded statement, Ryan didn't bother to pay attention to this kind of jumping clown. As the chairman of the jury, he had too many things to do during the festival. In addition to routinely watching the participating films, he also had to attend Cannes. Some of the official events organized by the festival, such as'Cannes Chinese Movie Night'.

This year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chinese film. The Cannes Film Festival officially organized this celebration specifically for the 100th anniversary of Chinese film. Because of the large-scale press conference held in advance and it has special significance, the Chinese film The night event attracted the attention of many people. As soon as it got dark, a long line of reporters gathered at the entrance of the Carlton Hotel beach where the event was held.

After all, this is an official event organized by the Cannes Film Festival. Not only the Chinese filmmakers participating in the film festival will participate, but some heavyweight stars have also received invitations from the Cannes Film Festival board of directors.

When Ryan appeared on the beach with the director of the film festival Pierre Jean, it is no exaggeration to say that he completely robbed today’s protagonists-the filmmakers from China-from the limelight. The scene became extremely chaotic, and even the hotel security staff and the media pushed and pulled each other, arguing, and even the wolf dogs were led by the security staff. Only then did he squeeze to the entrance of the front row step by step.

Even so, the reporters did not spare Ryan, especially a few Chinese reporters. Throwing away the Chinese star who was interviewed, he rushed in front of him at the speed of the hurdler who made the limelight in Athens last year.

of course. The issue they are most concerned about is whether the Chinese film can win awards.

"Mr. Jenkins, as we all know, you have always liked Chinese culture."

Compared with the last time they went to China to hold the premiere, these entertainment reporters already have the spirit of paparazzi, "Can you comment on the participating Chinese films? Will they win prizes?"

As for Ryan's comment not to publicly evaluate the participating films, they were selectively forgotten.

""Cyan Red", "Underworld" and "The Last Time" are just like the other entries, they are all excellent works." Ryan must say that they are all clichés. "Regardless of whether they can win or not, but three films are shortlisted in the competition at the same time, which shows that Chinese films have already possessed strong competitiveness."

"So you think "The Last Time" is also a Chinese movie?" A Chinese reporter immediately caught the details that Ryan hadn't paid much attention to.

"Isn't that a Chinese movie?" Ryan shook his head pretendingly.

After speaking, he immediately turned around and walked into the venue, giving the reporters no chance to ask sensitive questions.

"Hello, Ryan."

Just entering the brightly lit beach venue, a fairly familiar Chinese actress walked up to him, Ryan gently shook her stretched hand, "Hello, Zhang."

Except for the white pigeon? Wu. Among the Chinese directors and movie stars present, the one that has really crossed with him is the international chapter.

Now that I have come here. Communication and entertainment are definitely indispensable. In public, Ryan rarely makes rude actions. When the International Chapter proposes to help him introduce filmmakers from China, Ryan did not refuse.

Although some people have relatively unfamiliar faces, they have always heard of their names in previous lives, such as director Yang Dechang, Wang Xiaoshuai, Lu Chuan, Du Qifeng, actors Liang Jiahui, Zhang Zhen, Lin Xilei, Gao Yuanyuan and so on.

Of course, he basically nodded his head. These people basically have no value to him.

"Mr. Jenkins."

Baige? Wu looked at Ryan with complicated eyes. His two most brilliant films in Hollywood all originated from cooperation with Jenkins Pictures. Ryan shook his hand, "John, I heard you are back to China?"

"Yes, I plan to make a war epic."

After listening to Baige? Wu finished, Ryan nodded, "Good luck."

The works below the other party basically don't have the value of introducing North America. Ryan briefly talked with him for a few words, and then turned his eyes back to the international chapter that he had been following.

As for the big-nosed actor who talked to the International Chapter, seeing Ryan's expression seemed a bit embarrassing.

Ryan knew that he had a knot with himself, but he didn't care about the other party at all. He shook it in Jack Chen's stretched hand, nodded slightly, and walked to the place where Hollywood people gathered, where he was his. camp.

Jack Chen has been in Hollywood for so many years. Through his supporting role in Rush Hour, he is about to get the protagonist of Disney's US$110 million super production "Around the Earth in Eighty Days". This project is about to be established. Not only did Ryan stop and cut his project, Disney also lifted the cooperation agreement with him on "Flying Dragon Rebirth", and even led him to the Hollywood blacklist that cannot be co-operated. It would be strange if he had no idea in his mind.

However, whatever he thinks is meaningless to Ryan, the status gap between the two is too far.

Ryan will definitely not let this movie that vomits blood and loses hundreds of millions of dollars in a short period of time in his own company.

Besides, in his previous life, Jack Chen, in addition to hitting Hollywood’s hot spots, all successful films in North America existed as supporting roles. From the "Rush Hour" series to the later "Kung Fu Dream", he was giving Blacks and whites play supporting roles.

"Have you any gains?"

Just as Ryan was sitting on a chair, Harvey Weinstein walked over and sat next to him, "Harvey, which movie did you see?"

"Not yet." Harvey Weinstein shook his head, "Someone recommended "Promise" to me, but I don't understand what the movie is about?"

"Have you seen it, Ryan?" He looked this way.

Ryan shook his head slowly. I have seen this film in a previous life. Naturally, I will not have any interest in this life. Perhaps this film is really a film for future audiences, as some film critics tout. It is indeed not pleasing to the current audience. To be precise, he will not see a few people in the future who say "Promise" is very beautiful and classic.

Some people are destined to rely on a movie for a lifetime.

After staying for about half an hour, Ryan left. His circle is separated from the Chinese film circle by a distance of the Pacific Ocean. He has no plans to interact with those directors and actors. Even if he wants to use some actors from the other side in the future, The choice is not a problem.

Even if it's just for soy sauce, many people squeeze their heads and want to appear in the big Hollywood productions.

In this regard, Ryan also has some preliminary plans. For example, "Transformers" is about to be put on the agenda by Disney. He plans to appropriately add a Chinese supporting role with limited roles. You can find one from Sam’s classmates. Just a few minutes of footage with a few lines.

North America and the Western world are still the main film markets. Chinese elements can be added, but the principle of moderation must be maintained. It is important to give the opposing media enough hype.

Maybe the heroine of "Green Red" is a good choice? The image is not bad, and it's a bit famous across the ocean. Although it's definitely not as good as the international chapter, the selling point of the movie is not in this aspect.

When he returned to the hotel, Ryan asked John to write down the incident. After the crew began preparations, he asked them to contact the International Zhang and Gao Yuanyuan separately, and let's talk about the situation at that time.

Although the "Chinese Movie Night" caused a stir in the Chinese media, it was only a small episode for the Cannes Film Festival. As the films entering the competition section were released one after another, this year's Cannes Film Festival also entered the final selection. stage.

In the most influential media in France, you can see traces of the public relations of the various crews everywhere. The promotion, advertisements and praised comments of the film are endless. The luxurious parties near the coastal avenue are one after another. Even due to the identity, the judges cannot Participate directly, but everyone has a social circle, and indirect influences are everywhere.

"On the ownership of Palme d'Or."

At the final cake meeting, Ryan directly expressed his views, "My first choice is Brokeback Mountain."

"But Ann Lee just took the Palme d'Or a few years ago."

French female director Agnès Varda put forward different opinions, "I think we can give "Brokeback Mountain" awards, but Palme d'Or should choose other movies such as "Children"."

"The problem is that there is a big gap between this film and Brokeback Mountain."

Hilary Swank, who was sitting on the side, spoke, "I think Brokeback Mountain is the most suitable choice for Palme d’Or."

"I think so too." Javier Baden from Spain echoed, he is Penelope Cruz's boyfriend.

"In all the movies."

Another judge, American writer Tony Morrison said, "Brokeback Mountain is the best."

In the end, five of the nine judges chose Brokeback Mountain. Among them was Ryan, the chairman of the jury. Palme d’Or is completely free of suspense. According to the basic principle of dividing the cake, this film will not get another. For other heavyweight awards, Ryan chose to vote with his feet in the following selection. Anyway, the heaviest award has already been won.

Although he did some small actions in private, Brokeback Mountain is indeed the best one among the films participating in this year's competition, and it is also the most popular Palme d'Or as predicted by the media. (To be continued) ()