Before Ning Weimin had time to put his luggage, the phone in Ning Weimin's room rang.
After Ning Weimin picked up the call, it turned out that the call was from the front desk of the hotel.
What's more, he didn't expect that it was the friend Ning Weimin had just thought of coming to France to meet, but an old friend actually came to visit him.
The hotel front desk informed him that a visitor had arrived - Alain Delon.
Soon after agreeing to meet the guest, there was another knock on the door of the room.
As soon as he opened the door, Alain Delon spoke English and gave Ning Weimin a big hug.
"Hey, my dear Chinese friend! I miss you so much! It's great to see you in Cannes!"
Although the age gap between the two people can be said to be the same as that of father and son.
But after spending time together in the capital, they looked more like brothers they hadn't seen for a long time.
"I'm happy to see you, too." Ning Weimin responded with the same enthusiasm.
However, such a sudden meeting must have been an unspeakable surprise for him, and he could not conceal his curiosity.
Not only was Alain Delon not coming alone, he also brought his current girlfriend, a beautiful girl who is thirty years younger than him.
More importantly, although Ning Weimin contacted Alain Delon and Deneuve in advance, telling them about his marriage, and also expressed his intention to come to the Cannes Film Festival for the movie "Li Xianglan", he did not inform them.
their own specific itinerary.
Alain Delon actually appeared like this. No matter how you think about it, it is incredible.
"This is my girlfriend Rosalie van Bremen, who is Dutch and a model by profession. This is my Chinese friend Ning. Ah, by the way, Ning is one of the shareholders of Pierre Cardin Company, so he is
What about people in the fashion industry? Maybe you will also have the opportunity to cooperate."
After hearing Alain Delon's introduction, Ning Weimin quickly shook hands with the girl and said, "Hello, hello, this is the first time we meet."
But after saying a few polite words, I couldn't help but turn around and ask again, "But...how did you know that I arrived today? We just checked in less than an hour ago..."
Unexpectedly, Alain Delon just smiled noncommittally, and then patted him on the shoulder in a big brother manner.
He didn't reply directly to the question at all, but he showed his pretentiousness and unabashed pride.
"This is France, this is Cannes, this is my territory. Even when the Prince and Princess of Wales come, I know exactly where they will stay..."
Alain Delon was talking about the fact that Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana should come to this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The news that this pair of special guests will be arriving tomorrow has added a special aura to this Cannes Film Festival and is spreading in the streets and alleys.
Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko learned about it from the hotel manager as soon as they arrived in Cannes.
But Ning Weimin really can't say that Alain Delon is bragging.
Because this guy seems to have been getting into trouble all his life, but no matter how much trouble he gets into, there are always people to wipe his ass.
It is rumored that he has major involvement with local gangs in France, but it is not known whether it is true or not.
Anyway, the bodyguard who had an affair with his wife was shot in the head.
And even though this case caused a sensation throughout Europe, it ended up being dropped.
No media even dared to make irresponsible remarks about Alain Delon's failed marriage.
All these abnormalities show the complexity of Alain Delon's background.
Therefore, Ning Weimin would rather believe that he has it.
Especially now that he was in France, facing this local coward, he felt a little confused.
Who knows whether this guy is the cold and selfish brother in "Black Tulip" or the warm and kind brother?
But even so, there were some things that he couldn't tolerate.
"Hey, look, who is this! What a beautiful oriental beauty! Welcome to Cannes! You are Ning's wife, right? No wonder he is so eager to get married at such a young age..."
Seeing Alain Delon look at Matsumoto Keiko behind him.
This guy even showed a charming smile and habitually stretched his head to hug his wife and kiss her on the face.
Ning Weimin quickly stepped forward to stop him.
"NO, NO, we are Easterners and are not used to such etiquette. Let's just shake hands, just shake hands..."
Ning Weimin was extremely wary of this handsome and handsome scumbag.
Who makes this guy so horny? There is nothing he wouldn't dare to do for a woman.
Let’s not talk about the time when I abandoned my fiancée Romy Schneider for a woman who came to my door.
This means that this guy was not honest when he came to the capital, and he almost got into trouble.
At the reception at Maxim's restaurant, Alain Delon fell in love with a twenty-year-old girl and was amazed by her beauty.
He actually dared to openly propose to her on the spot and ask her to be his wife.
This is the first time we met. Maybe he is older than the girl’s father. Is this something people do?
What's more, the guests attending the meeting that day were not ordinary people. They were all children of cadres, and everyone had a good background.
Fortunately, the girl was also wise. She only liked the celebrity but was not obsessed with it, and she clearly refused on the spot.
Otherwise, this matter would really end badly for Pierre Cardon Company, and it might have offended a certain big shot inexplicably.
Therefore, now that he has recognized the other side of Alain Delon, of course Ning Weimin cannot let down his guard.
This does not mean that he lacks self-confidence, but that a man is declaring the bottom line, which is called nip in the bud.
Fortunately, Alain Delon is a big-hearted guy, and he is still very rough in some aspects.
And maybe he knows his own affairs.
After all, his girlfriend is still with him, and if he really upsets the jealousy, he will be the one to bear the consequences.
So we shook hands. Alain Delon and Matsumoto Keiko's hands touched each other lightly, and they didn't take the opportunity to kiss each other. They were quite restrained and gentlemanly.
Instead, the two women hugged each other very intimately, then sat on the sofa in the living room and tried to communicate in English.
At this time, Alain Delon found a chair and sat down, and also took out the things he had brought for Ning Weimin.
"Here are some documents. These are for you."
Ning Weimin took the certificate from Alain Delon and saw that it read "Marché du Film Badge".
Not knowing French, he raised his head and looked at Alain Delon with a puzzled expression.
"Market pass means. This kind of pass has the highest authority. You can go anywhere in the film festival. You said you wanted to see the trading market on the basement floor of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, so I applied for it for you. You could have applied to work in the film industry
You can go anywhere except the trading market with a pass, which is cheaper. But it’s a pity that you contacted me too late, so I couldn’t secure a booth for you.”
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"Oh, thank you so much. I appreciate it already."
Ning Weimin suddenly realized this and quickly thanked him.
"There are also these, a list of participating films and screenings, and a directory of manufacturers from the film trading market. You will also need it."
Alain Delon was very thoughtful and gave them some detailed information about this film festival.
This made Ning Weimin have to admit that Alain Delon, the big brother, is still very reliable in doing things.
To be honest, they just came to Cannes on a temporary basis.
Because the time was indeed set too late, it was indeed difficult to obtain qualifications to attend the conference.
Not to mention that Shochiku Pictures couldn't solve the problem, and Kurosawa Akira's connections didn't work either.
Even Toei, whose films were shortlisted, said they couldn't bring them in.
The original plan was to wait until Cannes, but at worst I would have to think of a last-minute solution.
As a result, this French local snake solved their big problem.
At first it was just a casual conversation on the phone, but unexpectedly, the biggest problem was solved unintentionally.
It seems that the efforts he spent on this big star in Beijing were not in vain.
As a friend, Alain Delon was quite interesting to him, and it was not a pure fair-weather acquaintance.
Now, with these legal documents, you can just hang them around your neck and look around at will.
"When you came to Cannes this time, did you take any position at the film festival? As an expert, do you have any other suggestions for me?"
Ning Weimin asked about Alain Delon's arrangements again.
"Ahem, little brother, if you expect me to speak for you in the organizing committee, then you will be disappointed. I am just here to play out of boredom, mainly to get together with you and do my best.
Zhiyi. I don’t hold any position. As for whether I will show up and walk on the red carpet? It just depends on my mood. Sorry, you want to sell copies. I can’t help you much. At most, I can introduce you to a few European companies.
Film producers, for the rest, you can only try your luck in the exhibition hall with your business card and poster."
However, even though Alain Delon said this, he still gave a lot of valuable suggestions.
"Ah, but if you don't care about money, maybe you can buy a booth from others at a high price to sell your movie. After all, every year at Cannes, there are many lucky people who have sold copies of their movies and withdraw their booth early.
, there will always be a place to arrange for you. Well, also, I have a friend who is in charge of screening at the Palais des Festivals de Cannes this year. I remember she once told me that many people don’t know the screening times for films that are not in competition.
The interval is free. If you are lucky, you may have some spare time to arrange a screening of your film, which will also be beneficial to the sales of the film. You can spend money to buy a place to meet the public, you know, show it here
A movie will always attract some movie buyers who come to participate in the trading market. Of course, you still have to add money. And because it is a temporary screening and no information is available, the attention it receives is relatively limited. I am afraid you need to consider these things yourself...
"oh……"
Ning Weimin thought to himself, this is the so-called relying on friends when going out. He never thought there was such a way.
Thanks to Alain Delon, who is an expert in the French film industry, otherwise he would not be able to get the hang of it if he came to participate in two more sessions with these inside stories.
So he immediately asked Alain Delon about the details and related prices.
It's a pity that Alain Delon only knows these things in general terms, and he really can't give too detailed trading information.
After all, he is a big star and cannot do such things as reselling film festival resources. He has to consult others for the specific market price.
"Don't worry, things will be fine, Ning."
Alain Delon saw that Ning Weimin attached great importance to this matter, so he comforted him and said, "If you are really interested, I will help you contact these people tomorrow. Relax, little brother. I won't be anywhere else."
I dare say, but in France, and even in Europe, my face is still of some use in the film industry. Besides, Catherine will come tomorrow. She is more familiar with the organizing committee than I am. You know how powerful that woman is.
, there is probably no man in the world who can refuse her request. She also knows that you are coming and will definitely be happy to help. So please relax and enjoy the moment."
When talking about Catherine Deneuve, Alain Delon couldn't help but smile and wink.
This was a tacit understanding between men, so Ning Weimin had no choice but to laugh along with him.
"What are you going to do next? Do you want to go to Martinez Beach together? The sunshine and scenery there are quite good. You must go and see it."
Alain Delon then sent out another invitation, including different project options, "I have a boat here. If you are willing, we can also go for a ride on the sea, drink beer, fish, etc..."
However, Ning Weimin felt a little tired and just wanted to walk around by himself and get familiar with the environment of the small town of Cannes.
He refused Alain Delon's kindness because of the time difference.
"No, thank you. We just got here and we have to pack our luggage and get jet lag. Thank you for the invitation. Although I am looking forward to experiencing the scenes in "The Dead" in person, I long to feel the same as you.
Dangerous people, the excitement of rafting together on the sea. But let’s forget it for today. My physical strength and spirit are not enough to support me to do this. I don’t want to be wrapped in a canvas and sent to the sea to sleep. It would be better if I could change the time.
But it’s too late.”
Alain Delon immediately laughed after hearing this.
If not for any other reason, "The Dead" is his 1960 work, and the Republic also has a translated version. The story is based on the novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley" that has been remade several times.
Alain Delon is the protagonist in the film. Because of his grudge and envy of a prosperous life, he, a poor boy, killed the rich second generation who took him out to sea on a sailboat, wrapped the body in canvas and still entered the sea.
inside.
Ning Weimin's words were undoubtedly meant to ridicule him based on his role in the film.
Although the film did not win any awards, Alain Delon's appearance in the film was at its peak.
Moreover, this film has a compact plot, reasonable logic, and a particularly good reputation. It played a very important role in Alain Delon's career.
Even in the eyes of many movie fans, Alain Delon's performance in this film is far more charming and sympathetic than the other version played by Matt Damon decades later.
Therefore, Ning Weimin scratched Alain Delon's itchy flesh without any sense of expression.
Even if he rejects this invitation, Alain Delon will not have the slightest grudge against it.
Instead, he turned to the next best thing and made an appointment with Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko to have dinner together to express their friendship as landlords.
In fact, Alain Delon and his girlfriend Rosalie only stayed for one glass of wine, and then left happily together, giving the young couple the freedom to be alone.
