Chapter 62: Sharks Grabbing Meat
"Mr. Minister, my videos are not comparable to those cheap horror movies and popcorn movies."
For the sake of money, Fang Dan gritted his teeth and said, "If such an Arab art film can win awards at three major film festivals, the influence it will have is so profound that it will be recorded in history!"
Because of investing in a movie, Mansour has some understanding of the film industry and naturally knows the long history and huge influence of the three major European film festivals.
An Arab film was able to win an award, which was quite attractive to him.
But he did not immediately express his opinion. He always felt something was wrong with the script provided by Fang Dan, because he was an outsider, but he couldn't figure it out for a while.
Seeing that Mansour had no expression, Fontaine said: "Mr. Minister, you have already entered the film industry. This is well known. The first film I invested in, "Human Purge Plan" will be released in the UAE, but those people in Hollywood are not credible!"
Mansour has seen the script and investment settlement statement of "Ace Agent" faxed by Saleh. Ronan Anderson is impeccable. Can't such a person be trusted?
After getting a huge investment back to Paris, he continued to be a pauper among directors. Fontaine believes that the turning point of fate is in Abu Dhabi.
"What is the core of Hollywood movies? Business! Profit!" he continued: "Those people in Hollywood can even betray movie art for commercial profits, let alone other things? The essence of movie art should be the transmission of culture, a manifestation of belief and social essence, not just entertainment!"
Mansour nodded slowly. He did not agree with the previous words about Ronan Anderson, but the words about film art still touched him a little.
This does make some sense.
Maybe you can try investing in this Mr. Fountain's movies, continue to invest in Hollywood commercial movies, and try high-end art movies.
If the latter can win the award, the investment will be profitable.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Bureau does not lack money at all, but every penny needs to be used where it should be used.
Both projects seem to be good.
Mansour has received higher education and is definitely an elite class. He quickly passed two scripts. Ronan Anderson's script focuses too much on entertainment and lacks inner thoughts, while Fontane's script is too obscure...
"Mr. Fontane." Mansour had an idea: "I also want someone to evaluate your script. If you wait for two days in Abu Dhabi, I will give you an answer as soon as possible."
Hearing this, Fang Dan breathed a little relieved.
Mansour does not have the talent to carefully study films. The entire UAE film industry is in a stage where it can only be introduced and cannot be filmed and produced, and there is no professional evaluation talent. His idea is very simple, asking Ronan Anderson to evaluate Fontane's script.
Well... let Fontaine evaluate Ronan Anderson's script.
Perhaps combining the advantages of both can make the movie even better?
Yes, the combination of business and art.
Mansour took a copy and handed it to Fontaine: "This is a Hollywood script I just received. Look, please help me give me some advice."
Fang Dan immediately took it over. The name of "Ace Agent" on the cover of the script is below the script's author, and the one written on it is a name I've heard of - Ronan Anderson!
Competitor's script...
He opened it and looked at it. In the first paragraph, he almost couldn't stand it. He was bombing, explosion and killing, both of which were extremely vulgar Hollywood.
Mansour put away Fontaine's script and planned to wait until he saw Ronan Anderson and let him see it.
The extended car stopped in front of a hotel. Fang Dan was about to get off. Mansour invited him, "You have a rest first, I will have someone come to pick you up in the afternoon and attend the evening premiere."
Fang Dan understood that this was about the "Human Purge Plan", and he also happened to want to see who Ronan Anderson was. If you want to defeat your competitors, you must first understand your competitors.
It has been several days since I talked with Mansour in Saudi Arabia. Mansour has never let go of investment, which may be related to these people from Hollywood.
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At 5 pm, the UAE premiere of "Human Purge Plan" at the Emirates Grand Theater of Abu Dhabi.
Many wealthy people, celebrities and royal members from the Emirates of Abu Dhabi attended the premiere, and even Dubai sent representatives to the scene.
Ronan made a special appearance in front of many media cameras, walked through the long red carpet, came to the interview area, and hugged the hero Mohammed in front of countless shots.
A reporter from UAE National Television came to interview immediately.
"Mr. Anderson, Arabs rarely play important roles in Hollywood movies." The reporter asked: "How is your collaboration with Mohammed this time?"
These days, the Mohammed and his wife have been participating in various media activities in Abu Dhabi, with a glorious scenery and returning home in glory.
Ronan replied: "In life, Mohammed is an intellectual. He is very smart and has a high IQ. When he comes to the set, he is a great actor. When filming, his greatness is that he can erase all his life and shadows in real life. In this movie, he performs very well because on the scene, he erased all his personality and devoted himself to the role. He is a person who is easy to cooperate with and can compete with various roles."
This is an answer that all three parties are happy to hear.
Ronan needs to show the position of his old Arab friend, and the Abu Dhabi official hopes to highlight Arab actors.
Mohammed was a little grateful. It was only when people were ignored and discriminated against for too long that respect became particularly important.
The reporter asked again: "What was your original intention for making this movie?"
Ronan began to talk nonsense: "Use the method of film to show the social reality of the United States. This is a violent anti-violence film. Violence is everywhere in American society. American society is never as beautiful as it looks outside. Some bad things are filled with it. I hope this movie can attract the attention of the whole society. Violence, discrimination and government inaction will ruin this society."
Those who criticize the Washington authorities inappropriately are definitely not qualified Hollywood filmmakers.
The reporter continued to ask: "When we interviewed Mr. Mohammed, he mentioned Hollywood discrimination against a few actors. What do you think?"
"This is real." Ronan looked sad, "This is an unfairness and deeply hurts people who really love movies. I really want to change this situation and be willing to work hard for it."
At this moment, he transformed into a civil rights fighter of freedom and equality: "No matter what you believe in, no matter where you come from, no matter what your skin color, no matter what political philosophy you uphold, they are equal!"
Mohammed next to him nodded repeatedly. How great would it be if there were more good people in Hollywood like Ronan.
"Thank you, Mr. Anderson," the reporter said, "You are our true friend."
Ronan said at the right time: "As a friend, you can't just talk. I've been doing it all the time, so I have this movie."
The reporter focused on it: "Yes! You are so right!"
After the interview, Ronan and Mohamed came to the photo area, took photos with some officials from the Investment Bureau, and then entered the VIP room of the theater and met Saleh.
"Come here." Saleh led Ronan into the lounge next to him: "Brother Mansour wants to see you."
Ronan entered the lounge and immediately saw Mansour, and greeted him with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Minister."
"Hello, Mr. Anderson." Mansour shook his hands.
After chatting about the "Human Purge Plan", Mansour took the initiative to say: "I have read your plan and the script of "Ace Agent". It's very good. The Investment Bureau is deliberating and will give you a reply soon."
"Thank you for your support from the Investment Bureau and the Minister." Ronan was very patient.
"Oh, by the way." Mansour took a binding book and handed it over: "This is my newly received script. I don't have a professional candidate here. Can you help me see it and give me some advice?"
Ronan took the script and took a look. The title of the script is in three fonts: French, English and Arabic, called "Life in the UAE". The writer is a man named Fontane, and the nationality marked after the name is France.
"I met a French director in Saudi Arabia and had a lot of ideas. He was going to shoot an art film that reflected the UAE society, with the goal of the three major European film festivals..."
Mansour briefly said it.
Ronan remained calm and opened the script to browse it quickly, but his mind was not on the script, but thought of the so-called French director.
So soon, a shark who smelled the blood came to grab the meat?
"Give some comments?" Ronan confirmed.
Mansour didn't seem to be talking, quite serious: "Mr. Anderson, I believe in your professionalism. Please read this script carefully."
Ronan couldn't refuse and said, "Okay, I need some time."
Mansour replied with a smile: "Don't worry."
Chapter completed!