During the entire meeting, Masahiro Nakamura was basically unable to say anything, or it was not his turn to interrupt. He was just like an audience, quietly listening to the discussion of the jury.
I originally thought that they would discuss some topics about the awards, but to Nakamura Masahiro's disappointment, the judges did not discuss anything related to the awarding of the awards from beginning to end.
There are only a few relevant details, which are probably a few comments and analyzes related to many films. At this time, the invisible man Masahiro Nakamura has the opportunity to express some opinions.
"That's it for today..."
I don’t know how much time passed, but just when Nakamura Masahiro felt that time was slowing down and life was a bit like a year, Isabella Rossellini, who served as the chairman of the jury, announced the end of the meeting.
Immediately, the judges who were still actively discussing calmed down. Although some neighboring judges were still chatting with each other, they also lowered their voices in unison.
"Nakamura, are you interested in having a cup of coffee together?"
While others were packing up and heading out, Isabella Rossellini, the chairman of the jury, suddenly spoke and stopped Nakamura Masahiro, who was also about to get up.
"Well?"
Subconsciously stopping his movements, Nakamura Masahiro looked back at Isabella Rossellini, with a confused look on his face. He wondered what the chairman of the jury was up to.
Although they briefly understood each other's information in advance and had said hello before, Nakamura Masahiro and this Isabella Rossellini were really not familiar with each other.
Dieter Cosley on the side couldn't help but look at Masahiro Nakamura curiously, and then glanced at Isabella Rossellini.
Originally, he planned to talk to Nakamura Masahiro about the screening arrangements and venue coordination of the movie "The Long Day", but who knew that Isabella Rossellini would beat him to it.
It seemed that the only option was to postpone the matter. After all, no one could tell how long Isabella Rossellini would have to talk to Masahiro Nakamura about the matter.
The other judges also glanced at the two of them with the same curiosity before going out. They didn't think much about it. They just thought Isabella Rossellini's behavior of asking Nakamura Masahiro was a bit strange.
"Drink coffee?"
"Yes, Nakamura, you should have time, right?"
Although she was asking for Nakamura Masahiro's opinion, Isabella Rossellini's tone was somewhat tough.
"I won't delay you for too long, I just have something I want to talk to you about."
"OK, no problem."
After thinking for a moment, Nakamura Masahiro agreed. No matter what Isabella Rossellini's purpose was, let's talk first.
After all, Isabella Rossellini is the chairman of the jury of the Berlin Film Festival and has great power. If she wants, she can definitely force the award of awards. It is best not to offend her.
After a while, Masahiro Nakamura followed Isabella Rossellini to the coffee shop next to the Cinema Palace. There were not many customers in the shop at the moment, so the two chose a corner by the window, where the atmosphere was relatively quiet.
Facing the clerk who came to inquire, Isabella Rossellini ordered two cups of coffee very skillfully, and chatted with the clerk for a while. Obviously, she and the clerk were familiar with each other, and she was probably a regular customer of the coffee shop.
"Sorry, Nakamura, it might be a bit presumptuous to invite you here."
A smile appeared on Isabella Rossellini's face, and she said in a polite tone: "I mainly want to have a simple chat with you."
"You're welcome..."
Although he didn’t know Isabella Rossellini’s intention, as the saying goes, he would not go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything, so Nakamura Masahiro believed that the other party would not be bored.
"Please say."
"I have watched your film "A Long Day" carefully. In terms of composition and shooting techniques, you don't look like a new director."
After thanking the waiter who brought the coffee, Isabella Rossellini looked back at Masahiro Nakamura and said in a serious tone: "If you say that the movie was made by Wakamatsu Koji, I believe it. However,
If he really took the photo, it would definitely not be in that style, and he wouldn't be able to capture that kind of length and delicacy."
Nakamura Masahiro remained silent, just watching quietly as Isabella Rossellini continued to talk. Although the other party's complimentary words made Nakamura Masahiro very happy, they were just polite after all, and Nakamura Masahiro didn't take it seriously.
Although he believes that his abilities are sufficient, and his innovative thinking in terms of vision and concepts are ahead of the current era. But after all, experience is an indispensable and important part of the director industry.
Although many senior directors don't seem to be very good, the films they produce are all quite satisfactory. They don't seem to have many outstanding advantages, but there are also no obvious flaws.
Of course, garbage like "Dream Showbiz" is a special case. They belong to the resource group with a background, and they can spend as much as they want, which is no longer normal.
"Nakamura, do you have any plans for the future?"
After giving her opinions in an orderly manner, Isabella Rossellini asked Nakamura Masahiro: "Just after the film festival is over..."
"Currently, I have a TV series that is still being filmed. To tell you the truth, I have to rush back immediately after the film festival."
Although he still didn't know what Isabella Rossellini was thinking, Nakamura Masahiro answered his situation truthfully while making speculations.
"As for movies, "One Long Day" has just been released, and I may have to participate in the promotion later..."
"TV drama?"
Isabella Rossellini's expression became a little surprised. She looked at Masahiro Nakamura curiously and said, "Are you still filming a TV series?"
Generally speaking, directors who shoot movies rarely shoot TV series. Although there are no explicit standards and regulations, most people do form a consensus that TV series are not as good as movies.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! There may be some differences in some places, but just look at the Hollywood superstars. As long as they are popular actors at the moment and have movie invitations,
No one wants to make a TV series.
After all, it only takes a few months to shoot a movie. Once it achieves good results at the box office, not only will the status of the movie star in the circle be improved, but it will also be full of benefits in terms of popularity, awards, income, etc.
It is common for a TV series to span a year and a half. No matter what aspect it is, compared with movies that can be called art, it is far from it.
The same is true in the directing industry. As long as a director has the opportunity to launch a film project, he will definitely give priority to filming a film instead of making a TV series.
Of course, there are not exceptions. As long as you spend enough money, even senior directors will choose to succumb to capital.
And this is well proven by Netflix and Tim Burton. If it hadn’t spent money to satisfy Tim Burton, how could Netflix have hired Tim Burton?
"yes...."
After organizing his words for a while, Nakamura Masahiro said in a candid tone: "This is a TV station's Taiwan celebration drama, and I am responsible for filming it."
"Taiwan celebration drama? Oh, that is indeed very important."
Isabella Rossellini nodded with understanding, and then she changed her voice and said: "Nakamura, I have an opportunity here. I wonder if you are interested?"
"Chance?"
Looking at Isabella Rossellini with some confusion, Nakamura Masahiro didn't know what opportunity the other party was talking about?
"Yes, there is an opportunity to direct a film project."
Isabella Rossellini stared at Masahiro Nakamura with burning eyes, and said with a smile on her face: "I think you are very suitable, so I recommended you. I wonder if you are willing?"
"Are you sure you got it right?"
His active thinking came to a brief stagnation, and Nakamura Masahiro's eyes couldn't help but look suspicious. He pointed at himself, and his tone of voice was full of doubts when he spoke.
"Recommend me?"
"Of course I'm not mistaken..."
Isabella Rossellini nodded and gave Nakamura Masahiro a positive answer. Then, she asked: "Do you think I will make a mistake in this kind of thing?"
Nakamura Masahiro was speechless for a moment. Of course he knew that Isabella Rossellini was unlikely to make such a mistake. After all, if she was really prone to making mistakes, the Berlin Film Festival would not invite her to be the president of the jury.
However, Masahiro Nakamura couldn't understand why Isabella Rossellini recommended him? Could it be that the chairman of the jury is a warm-hearted person?
"Okay, I'm willing to try."
Masahiro Nakamura wholeheartedly agreed. In any case, this is an opportunity. For directors from East Asian countries, directing opportunities in Hollywood are indeed rare.
The doubt did not bother Masahiro Nakamura for long. The next day when he was confirming the screening schedule of "The Long Day" with Dieter Kosley, Dieter Kosley took the initiative to explain the reason to Masahiro Nakamura.
"You mean, just because I'm cheap?"
Although he knew that this reason was probably the truth, Nakamura Masahiro still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart: Anyone who knew that he was selected for this reason would probably not be so calm.
"Of course it's not just because you're cheap..."
Looking at Masahiro Nakamura's somewhat darkened face, Dieter Kosli added: "The main reason is the directing ability you showed in "One Long Day". Otherwise, even if you are cheap,
She won’t recommend you either.”
"That's what you said..."
Masahiro Nakamura nodded and agreed with what Dieter Kosley said. Directing opportunities in Hollywood are rare. Even if you take advantage of Masahiro Nakamura's cheapness, it is based on sufficient directing ability.
"But don't be too happy too early."
Dieter Kosli looked at Nakamura Masahiro's somewhat relaxed look, and reminded him in a knocking tone: "She just recommended you. Whether you can get the opportunity to direct has to wait for confirmation from Hollywood. There are also opportunities over there.