"Xinghui has reached a strategic agreement with the Hollywood DV company. The superhero movie "The Righteous Man" will probably be made by the director of Xinghui..."
"We all understand the objective reasons for the failure of "Superman 2" in China. You can't do the same thing as "Infernal Affairs" in every movie, right? Compared to the size of China, "Superman 2"
The international box office is still obvious to all. They have the most advanced special effects equipment and the most mature Hollywood industrial system. There is no way for us in China to compare with them. In the past, if you made some commercial movies and literary movies, in fact,
I'm very optimistic about you. You have talent and amazing talents, but sometimes you can't be too hasty in this industry. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Now is really not the time to make such a blockbuster..."
"There are many people who become disillusioned after making a few successful movies and start trying blockbusters. Look at Chen Kai. Since "Overlord", Chen Kai has made one bad movie and another..."
"Capital will not touch you when you are always successful, but when you suddenly go downhill or show flaws, they will swarm you and eat you until you have no bones left..."
"Although you have support behind you, this is a shopping mall after all. No matter how powerful the people behind you are, unless something really shocking happens, they will not be able to break the business rules to help you..."
"..."
Smiling Tiger Zhou Yilin rarely smiled at Zhou Yang, but instead spoke a lot to Zhou Yang very seriously.
Since "Golden Armor", the relationship between Zhou Yang and Zhou Yilin has become closer. Later, Zhou Yilin even joined the Chinese Youth Directors Association and became one of its members.
Although he once did some messy things, including Zhou Yang's "Mineral" being suppressed from the film schedule at the Berlin International Film Festival, time passed and when Zhou Yang really started to rise and showed his amazing talent, Zhou Yang
Yilin inevitably has some admiration in her heart...
But now Zhou Yilin feels worried.
He had actually wanted to talk to Zhou Yang about "Spider-Man" for a long time, but Zhou Yang was really busy these days, and he hadn't been able to see him very often. This time, he just took advantage of the Venice International Film Festival to give him a little reminder.
Zhou Yang.
In recent years, there have been too many directors who made a few commercial films with good reputation and box office, then drifted away and started to get involved in the so-called "blockbuster field".
He has also been so arrogant, and he also thought about becoming the number one box office winner of Chinese film commercials and arts, and ambitiously filmed "Warring States" and "The City of Golden Armor".
The ending is obvious...
"Warring States" was a bloody success. Although "The Golden Armor" is not considered a success, it can only break even when including overseas box office. It is not as profitable as some small-budget movies. Many movie fans ridiculed that "the talent of the man is exhausted", and even even
The capital circle that had been so enthusiastic about him began to turn their backs on him, feeling that he was about to fall.
"I still say the same thing, you have talent, and it is obvious to all, but you will eventually run out of talent. I wonder if you have seen the Weibo of Xinghui boss Li Zhongjun. Although he said it a bit more straightforwardly,
But to be honest... you are very powerful, but your power is not enough to support the entire Chinese film industry..."
The Venice International Film Festival is still buzzing.
But Zhou Yilin's words are clearly visible.
"Director Zhou, I understand, but I want to try..."
"Xiao Zhou, I admire your spirit of daring to try, but now is really not the time. You have no idea how deep the water in this industry is. The reason why the "Superman" series of IPs are great is not only the good filming and special effects.
What's more, because this IP has been paved with comics and animations before, it has a national audience, and your "Spider-Man"... I feel a little scared when I hear the name, spider, fly, lizard... mainstream audiences and children
Who would like these messy things?"
"Director Zhou, I know..." Zhou Yang listened to Zhou Yilin's heartfelt words and only responded with a calm smile.
"Well, okay, think carefully about what I said. There is only one director like you in China. Although your advice may be offensive, at least I won't harm you..."
"I know."
After Zhou Yilin saw Zhou Yang's expression, he felt a little disappointed.
But in the end he nodded, turned around and walked in the other direction.
Zhou Yang silently watched Zhou Yilin's leaving figure, and finally closed his eyes.
He naturally knows what Zhou Yilin said. There are risks in filming "Spider-Man". Even if there are successful examples from the original world as a basis, filming "Spider-Man" still carries risks, and there are many uncontrollable factors.
but……
You have to give it a try, right?
Just when Zhou Yang opened his eyes, the lights in the entire hall dimmed slightly, then turned on, and the Venice International Film Festival Awards Ceremony officially began.
Zhou Yang saw an acquaintance.
Berlin International Film Festival Jury President Charlotte Celie!
She was one of the hosts at this year's awards ceremony...
…………………………
Although the 64th Venice International Film Festival has been criticized, reviled and ridiculed by countless people.
But when the film festival actually begins, the atmosphere on site, including that of the media, will appear very serious.
Among the three major film festivals in Europe, Venice is the most artistic and authoritative film festival.
As a veteran in the European film industry, a woman who once amazed a generation, Charlotte Celie still looks elegant even though she is old.
Especially when Charlotte Saili stood on the stage and told everyone about the end of the Yinlak War, and that there were countless dead refugees on the battlefield, the expressions on everyone's faces became more serious.
After a brief silence of 30 seconds at the venue, Charlotte Celie began to talk about the significance of movies again and reviewed the history of the Venice International Film Festival.
The scene was extremely solemn.
What followed was a song and dance that Zhou Yang couldn't understand and didn't know how to appreciate. After the song and dance, the host changed from Charlotte Celie to another old man with a big beard and gray hair.
Zhou Yang knew very little about these Western directors, but when he saw many people around him welcoming the director named Camelli with warm applause and their eyes full of respect, he realized that this was an extraordinary director.
Literary director.
"Camelli has won the Golden Bear Award in Berlin, the Palme d'Or in Cannes, and is only missing the Golden Lion Award in Venice. He is the only literary and artistic director in the history of world cinema who has won the European Film Grand Slam...
"
Zhou Yang was slightly shocked when he heard someone introducing the host from behind.
Then, he heard another sigh: "However, until he announced his retirement a few years ago, he never won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice International Film Festival. I didn't expect that this year's Venice would invite him to be the host..."
Camelli stood on the stage and told some witty jokes, making the Westerners around him laugh.
The king of European directors seems to have liberated his nature, making fun of words such as "bitch" in public, comparing himself to a "bitch" who has taken off his pants and is ready to sell...
But Zhou Yang didn't know what the point of the joke was, and even thought it was a bit vulgar. Then, he realized the so-called differences between Eastern and Western cultures.
The award ceremony started soon.
The first award is for Best European Short Film.
The movie is called "Bleeding" and it is a short film composed of some documentaries on Yin La*'s battlefield.
The winner was a young Norwegian director. After receiving the award, the director was so excited that he could not speak on the stage. In the end, he burst into tears and thanked everyone.
"Zhou Yang..."
"ah?"
"Don't take it to heart when my mother suddenly made a phone call out of sheer madness. In fact, I have always been very optimistic about it, and I wish you and An Xiao the best..."
Zhou Yang watched the award ceremony and suddenly heard Song Yiyi's voice from around him.
He turned his head.
When he saw Song Yiyi sitting next to him, he didn't look at him, but stared directly at the Norwegian director on the stage who was stepping down.
"Ah, thank you. Actually, it may not be possible. An Xiao and I still need to get to know each other better..."
"We need to get to know each other well..." Song Yiyi nodded and did not look back, but still stared at the stage.
Then there was silence.
Seeing that Song Yiyi didn't pay attention to him, Zhou Yang continued to look at the screen.
The next award is another nomination in the short film section, the Golden Lion Award for Best Short Film. The winner is the Italian director Colman. The winning film is "Time", which mainly tells the story of living in a small house.
Some scraps and movie awards later...
Finally it’s time for the award for Zhou Yang’s “Infernal Affairs”, the Best Screenplay Award in the main competition section.
Stills from movies such as "Infernal Affairs", "Night Walker", and "The Lighthouse by the Sea" surround the screen...
The light shone on Zhou Yang's face, and Zhou Yang felt a little dazzling, and his vision blurred for a while.
Immediately afterwards, another young host gave in and whetted his appetite.
"Congratulations! "The Lighthouse by the Sea", congratulations to Mr. Wells..."
"Infernal Affairs" failed, losing to "The Lighthouse by the Sea" screenwriter Wells.
Song Yiyi was stunned and looked at Zhou Yang subconsciously...
Best Screenplay, this is the final award that "Infernal Affairs" may win at the Venice International Film Festival. However, the award actually failed!
Is there still a grand prize?
Best Actor?
Song Yiyi's astonished expression began to become a little excited, and then she looked at the stage again.
After a few more scrap awards...
The big award for Best Actor began to be announced on the stage!
Song Yiyi's breathing became heavy.
I couldn't help but turn my head and glance at Zhou Yang...
This is the biggest grand prize Zhou Yang has encountered so far!
If "Infernal Affairs" didn't win the Best Screenplay Award, then would the Best Actor award be...
but……
A few minutes later, when the results were announced on the stage, Song Yiyi stood up from her chair instantly, her eyes widened.