Chapter 320 Why are you asking me for authorization?
April 20th.
The Cannes International Film Festival starts its premiere activities half a month in advance.
All the films exhibited at this year's Cannes International Film Festival are very deep films.
From exposing the plight of the grassroots to the drunken superstructure, almost every movie title presents a bloody status quo, which is simply jaw-dropping after watching it.
"Celsius 911" also premiered.
After the premiere, it caused a sensation throughout the Cannes International Film Festival.
This is a semi-documentary film.
The director is Michael Morgan, a local anti-combatant fighter in the United States. He is a talented filmmaker whose radical remarks have caused great headaches for the Lao American authorities.
Early nineties...
He has filmed ten documentary films such as "American Recession", "Bad News on Wall Street", and "Atomic Bomb". In each film, the skin and flesh of the old American are severely scratched, revealing the gloomy bones inside, which makes people unbearable.
Live with shudders.
The camera in his hands is like a freer and more lethal gun. Every shot is like a bullet, hitting the forehead of the old American authorities, exploding the blood-red brains.
Not surprisingly, all of these films have been restricted from being released in the United States, and the U.S. authorities have very strict control over these films, and not a single one of them has been released internationally.
Michael Morgan is a paranoid man.
Even though the film was restricted from being released in Laos and the United States, and even though it was warned by the Lao American authorities, he still persisted in his belief as a filmmaker and spent three years filming "Celsius 911".
The gory footage of this documentary film tells the brutal scenes of the Iran-US war, and is crazier than Michael Morgan's previous films.
Its footage is not only on the battlefield, but also sneaks into the old American military, interviews a large number of civilians and old American soldiers in Iraq, and even penetrates a large number of old American politicians.
When the Cannes International Film Festival officially received the film "Celsius 9/11" and watched a short clip, many of the judges were frightened on the spot. After realizing it, some judges even left the viewing area with excuses, fearing that the film would be implicated.
The rest of their film careers.
The star of this movie is George Coleman, the current president of the United States.
Every shot he takes in the movie is extremely realistic, some are scenes from the news, some are secretly shot scenes that are unknown outside the news, and there are even scenes of black people being discriminated against in the military.
certainly……
There is no deliberate derogation. Even from the surface of the movie, it still praises George Coleman.
He often appears in the camera with a graceful demeanor and a warm smile, which makes the moviegoers quite fond of him.
However……
As the plot progresses, every conversation and every meeting seems like a kind of irony, especially the pieces of information pieced together from the footage, which alludes to the fact that the family behind George Coleman has thousands of connections with terrorists.
Inextricably linked.
Especially when the 911 building was bombed, George Coleman's stunned and shocked expression vividly revealed some unknown secrets.
"This man is crazy!"
"God, will he make it to Cannes alive?"
"This movie turned out to be like this. Is his plane okay?"
"Oh my God, he actually went to Cannes. Can he go back?"
"God! Please protect this man!"
"..."
April 20th at 2pm.
After the premiere of the movie "Celsius 9/11", Michael Morgan came to the screening room amid waves of exclamations.
Not only did he come to the scene, but he came with Chairman Steve Ferres.
He bowed to all the fans, raised his hands and said a lot of words.
His ability to control the field is very good, and his speech ability is even better. Every word is sonorous and powerful, which makes all the audience excited and feels that he is like a hero who came out of the dark age.
"Mr. Steve Ferres, are Mr. Zhou Yang here?"
"I haven't come yet. It seems that I am quite busy with work, so I will have to come a little later."
"Oh, I really can't wait to meet this Eastern director. I think he has the same temperament as me. We are all heroes of this era..."
"Actually, I'm looking forward to meeting him. Mr. Christian talked to me all night yesterday about Mr. Zhou Yang's movies. In fact, I also saw in him the noble character of a filmmaker and that
A spirit of sacrifice is so rare.”
"Um, eh? Is that Mr. Christian in front of you?"
"Seems to be……"
"..."
After finishing his canvassing speech, Michael Morgan and Chairman Steve Ferres left the screening room.
While chatting, the two saw Christian coming to the premiere hall of "Struggle", so they walked up to say hello.
Christian was accompanied by a photographer with messy hair.
Michael Morgan knew this camera. His name was Cameron, a photographer from France.
When he saw Michael Morgan, Cameron's eyes lit up.
"Mr. Michael Morgan, I hope that when Mr. Zhou Yang comes, I can take a special photo of you and Mr. Zhou Yang, is that okay?"
"What special group photo?" Michael Morgan was a little confused.
"I have always wanted to take a photo with an anti-war theme, especially at the historic moment when the United States is about to withdraw its troops. I hope to take this photo to participate in this month's "World Press Photo Contest". Your movie, your
The deeds of the characters will be recorded in this historic annals..."
……………………
In the office.
Zhou Yang has finished reading the script of "Those Years of Youth Chasing Together".
After reading it, he silently looked out the window, feeling slightly touched.
He seemed to have returned to the green age of the past, seeing familiar shadows one after another.
There are always many regrets in life.
Many times, when we remember the past, we sigh with regret.
I think it would have been better if I had cherished it properly or worked hard.
Zhou Yang naturally also has regrets.
In the original world, his family was not rich and he had no interest in studying. Under the influence of his roommates, he became addicted to games and novels. Later, he entered a junior college and became a low-class animal in society after graduation. Due to his low emotional intelligence, he
He lives a depressed and sad life under the difficulties of his boss and the rejection of his colleagues.
I also broke out and resigned out of anger. I felt that I could go anywhere in the world, and that there was always a place where I could be valued.
I resigned several times and changed several different jobs. The initial edges and corners were completely worn away by life. In the process of stumbling, I finally recognized myself. As I gradually lowered my head, I also lost the last trace of my strictness and became insignificant.
of screws.
You have a college degree, no abilities or skills, low emotional intelligence, an average family background, and no special skills. How can you be so successful?
The overall plot of "Those Years of Youth Together" is very bland. There is no bitter hatred, no angry roar, no so-called youth under the storm, and no love-to-death, endless nonsense of love.
It is completely different from the youth movies on the market, not even like Guan Tong's "Youth".
It's more like a documentary script than a movie...
In the story, Zhou Yang saw the lush years during the college entrance examination, the separation after graduation, the drunken life and death in college, the confusion and stumbling after graduation, and the cruel reality of employment.
Because they are all ordinary people.
The male protagonist is named Zhang Yun. He is a typical rich second generation. He is rich and handsome. He is good at basketball and martial arts. Not only does he study well in school, he is also a humble gentleman. He is very popular with teachers and classmates.
In the description of the script of "Those Years of Youth Together", although Zhang Yun was careless about studying and his grades were mediocre, he had almost no other shortcomings.
After graduating from college, when everyone was confused about employment and the future and experienced repeated setbacks, he successfully joined his family business and made the business prosperous, becoming the youngest entrepreneur born in the 1980s.
And rely on his own connections to help the heroine and her team succeed...
Unlike the so-called rich second generations in many novels and TV series, this is a true portrayal of many real rich second generations and ordinary people.
And in movies with major heroines, such a character is definitely a major selling point in the movie.
However……
After Zhou Yang simulated the shooting scene for a long time, he still couldn't immerse himself in this character.
This seemingly simple role is quite challenging for him.
The characters he once played were either miners, evil sects, or isolated ordinary people. They all have one characteristic, they all live at the bottom of society, which is pitiable.
In reality, Zhou Yang, who also lives at the bottom, has seen too many such people.
However……
A rich second generation, and a capable rich second generation.
After reading the script of "Chasing Youth Together" again, he fell into deep thought.
Zhou Yang has never acted before.
What is he really like?
Like the F4 in "Popular Garden", or like the young guys in "Let's Watch the Meteor Shower" who have never seen the world and hang around Kia?
His impression of these people only stayed at this.
Just when Zhou Yang was about to call Guan Tong and refuse the role, there was a knock on the door at the office.
Zhou Yang saw Guan Tong walking in with a new script.
"Mr. Zhou."
"Director Guan..."
"I have changed the movie script and added a new character. This character may need your publicity authorization..."
"What character?" Zhou Yang was stunned after hearing this.
"You should take a look first."
"oh."
Zhou Yang took the script and read it for a while, especially after seeing the biography of the new character "Zhang Yang", he felt a sense of déjà vu. Then, he suddenly raised his head, his expression extremely shocked.
"Is this character based on me?"
"Although "Those Years of Youth Together" is an inspirational and realistic movie, the story is too depressing, like a black humor wrapped in a fairy tale appearance. During this period, I always felt that something was missing. Later, I
After thinking about it, there is cruel reality in this movie, but also in the cruel reality, there are ordinary people who rise from adversity..." Guan Tong smiled, and then told Zhou Yang about his feelings about "Those Years Together"
The expectations of the movie "Youth Chased" and what exactly it wants to express.
"Director Guan, what authorization do you want to obtain?" Zhou Yang listened to Guan Tong say a lot, remained silent for a while, and then said.
"I want to write [some characters' experiences are adapted from reality] before promoting the movie..."
"Yeah, no problem." Zhou Yang nodded and looked out the window again.
"Mr. Zhou, what's wrong with you?"
"Director Guan, do you think I can play a rich second generation well?"
Just when Zhou Yang was lost in saying this and Guan Tong wanted to answer, there was another knock on the door in the office.
Then...
Zhou Yang saw Feng Kai coming over.
"Mr. Zhou, this is my new movie script. If it's convenient, I hope to get your authorization..." After Feng Kai said hello to Guan Tong, he looked at Zhou Yang.
"Director Feng, who is authorized?" Zhou Yang was stunned.
"Recently, positive energy is being promoted, and I hope to make more positive movies. I looked for a lot of stories and wrote about a lot of themes, but I couldn't find any that were suitable. Later, when I was browsing Tieba the night before, I watched
After reading the messages from your fans, I suddenly thought of you, so I tentatively sorted out your deeds. Unknowingly, I wrote your story into an inspirational script. Then, I discovered this script
It's very inspiring. Once it's filmed, many people should watch it..." Feng Kai handed Zhou Yang a script called "The Rising Sun" and then said these words seriously.
After seeing Zhou Yang take over the script, Feng Kai hesitated for a while, took a deep breath, and his eyes exuded a light that Zhou Yang couldn't understand: "I want to present you in the form of a movie.
From high school to college, and the story of the movie we made during that time, I feel deeply about this story. I think I can make it well... Mr. Zhou, I hope to get your script authorization and publicity authorization... maybe
Slogans such as [Adapted from Mr. Zhou Yang’s true deeds] will be used..."
Guan Tong took the biographies of "Those Years of Youth Together" and looked at Feng Kai blankly.
Zhou Yang subconsciously turned over the script of "The Rising Sun", then looked at Guan Tong and then at Feng Kai.
His mind went blank.
A movie based on my story?
Is anyone watching?
"Mr. Zhou?"
"Mr. Zhou?"
After hearing Feng Kai call him twice, Zhou Yang nodded subconsciously: "There is no problem with authorization. Is it just like taking a picture and no one will see it? If no one sees it, wouldn't it be... embarrassing?"
"
"Yes!" Feng Kai nodded, confident: "Absolutely!"
"Okay then, don't you want to film "Jinyiwei 2"?"
"The investment in "Jinyiwei 2" is larger than that of the first film. I want to shoot something else in the middle."
"oh……"
Just after Zhou Yang nodded blankly, his cell phone rang.
The call came from Zheng Jun, who was filming "Lambs" with Christian in the United States.
He looked at Zhou Yang excitedly.
"Boss, boss, SNB Game Company from the United States just contacted our company, and he hopes to get your authorization!"
"Authorize? Authorize what?" Zhou Yang was confused.
"Authorized adaptation of the Saw game!"
"???"
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Originally, today is a happy day and I should write more, but things in life are very nonsense, so I can only update 4,000 words first... I will resume updating tomorrow. I should update more to earn more compensation for manuscript fees.