"The film music we are going to introduce in this issue comes from "Fang Fang". Tony Leung Ka-fai's classical oriental melancholy perfectly blends with Sophie Marceau's romantic French beauty to form this year's French music."
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Just like the male and female protagonists come from the East and the West, the same goes for the soundtrack in the movie, which combines elements of Western music and Chinese classical music.
The Western music part of the film was completed by French composer Nicolas Jory, and is divided into three parts: swing dance, waltz and piano music; while the Chinese music was jointly created by two Hong Kong composers, Gu Jiahui and Wu Weili, and is divided into harp and harp by musical instruments.
(a type of Chinese harp) and erhu.
Let’s first talk about the dance scene in Vienna in the film. Nicholas Jory used the waltz of the 19th century here. This waltz adopts the ababc form. The first thirty seconds of the music are a dissonant section.
The harmony built by chords has the characteristics of symphony. The music is passionate and brings the audience back to the 19th century. The dissonant violin harmony creates exciting musical thoughts and makes people feel a sense of excitement.
The feeling is hard to let go, and the addition of drums greatly strengthens this feeling. This kind of music just matches the passionate dance steps of the male protagonist and Fangfang at this time..." - French "Music Criticism" magazine
How popular has "Fang Fang" become in France?
Not to mention the French entertainment and film magazine reports, even professional music journals joined in the fun and devoted a full five pages to analyzing and evaluating the soundtrack of "Fang Fang".
Of course, the credit of the French Erato Records is also behind this. Kang Jianfei sold the French distribution rights of the "Fang Fang" soundtrack to Erato Records.
With the expert music reviews from "Music Criticism" magazine and the popularity of "Fang Fang", more than 80,000 copies of its original soundtrack were sold within one week of its release.
In a street cafe in Paris.
Kang Jianfei carefully considered the script of "The Rose of Love" which he had just written a few days ago. His knowledge of French history was only a few revolutions, and he had never read the novel "The Three Musketeers" or even the original version of "The Rose of Love".
I have forgotten most of the plot of "The Rose" (also known as "D'Artagnan's Daughter").
It's almost July now, and for more than a month, Kang Jianfei has stayed in France to participate in script creation. He first found several French writers and historians to learn about France in the era of "The Three Musketeers"
After gaining a basic understanding, I wrote the script with the help of the French guy.
Sophie Marceau was sitting next to Kang Jianfei, drinking coffee and reading a French newspaper.
Kang Jianfei put down the script, glanced at the hands of his watch, and asked: "You have been reading this report for two minutes. What exciting news is it?"
Sophie Marceau raised her eyebrows and said with a proud smile: "This report is comparing me to Adjani."
Isabelle Adjani is the youngest of the three major French actresses, but she is the most popular one today. Some even say that the entire French film industry in the 1980s was almost owned by Isabelle Adjani alone.
The world.
The newspaper compared Sophie Marceau and Isabelle Adjani. It was definitely a huge compliment to Sophie Marceau. How could this make Sophie Marceau unhappy?
Isabelle Adjani is not only more famous than Sophie Marceau, but her temperament and personality are also on the same level. In 1981, she was not allowed to work as a director because she was afraid of nude scenes; in 1983, because of a disagreement with the director, she only made one movie.
In the fall of the same year, she used the excuse of being too tired to quit a drama crew that only lasted a few days...
Anyway, Adjani's character is that if I don't like it, I won't act, no matter who the director or producer is. Because she is the most famous actress in France today. And she often lets people go, French film investors
I love and hate Adjani at the same time.
At the beginning of this year, news spread that Adjani was infected with AIDS. Soon after the rumors were put to rest, Adjani stated that she would participate in the Algerian election next year and publicly supported General Benedicti.
The report Sophie Marceau is reading now, while affirming Adjani's acting skills, also unabashedly criticizes her own style, and by the way, praises Sophie Marceau for her diligence since her debut.
"Ms. Sophie Marceau, can you sign your name for me?" The two of them were drinking coffee and waiting for someone. Suddenly, a young Frenchman in a suit came over and handed over a notebook very politely.
"Of course." Sophie Marceau took the notebook and pen and signed her name.
"Thank you very much!" After expressing his gratitude, the French young man smiled at Kang Jianfei, then put away his notebook and turned around to leave.
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "It seems that you have more and more fans."
"It seems so." Sophie Marceau said with a smile on her face. She was very proud of herself during this time.
Kang Jianfei said: "Maybe the next time you go to Hong Kong, you will be blocked at the airport by movie fans there."
Sophie Marceau smiled sweetly and said: "Then I can only pass by quietly."
The person they had to wait for hadn't arrived yet, so Kang Jianfei and Sophie Marceau were not in a hurry. They drank coffee and joked. The afternoon passed quite pleasantly.
Even if "Fang Fang" is a hit in other regions, it has already made enough money at the French box office alone. Judging from the current momentum, there is no suspense that "Fang Fang" will have more than 5 million moviegoers in France, converted into box office
That’s more than 20 million US dollars, equivalent to 160 million Hong Kong dollars.
in another time and space,
In 1985, 1986 and 1988, there were all movies that ranked among the top 30 in French film history. Only in 1987, there was no blockbuster movie with high box office. France's box office champion this year only had more than 4 million moviegoers.
There are no tigers in the mountains, but monkeys are kings.
If nothing else goes wrong, Kang Jianfei's "Fang Fang" will become the highest-grossing film in France this year as a Hong Kong film.
As a producer, director, and screenwriter, Kang Jianfei has achieved both fame and fortune in France, and his name is already well-known in the French film industry.
His good reputation has brought benefits to the new film "Roses" he invested in. Because he needs to find a first-class French director to direct it, and few people would give him face before.
Just yesterday, Kang Jianfei went to see Godard. This old man, known as the greatest director in French film history, said he was unavailable after only reading a third of the script.
Godard refused to direct "Roses" not because he looked down on Kang Jianfei, but because he looked down on the script written by Kang Jianfei. He has been making art films for decades, but Kang Jianfei wrote an ancient French action comedy, and Godard didn't even finish reading the script.
have no interest at all.
Today’s appointment is with Alain Conot, the leader of French “film noir”. He made many noir-themed films in the 1970s. They mainly showed the dark side of society such as gangs, crime, and prostitution. In recent years, he has switched to making historical films.
Lifestyle films and musical films are very suitable for filming the French costume action romantic comedy written by Kang Jianfei.
Kang Jianfei was not familiar with French directors. Alain Conot was still the candidate recommended by Sophie Marceau, because she had collaborated with Alain Conot on a film called "Sargeant" two years ago.
The two of them waited in the coffee shop for half an hour before Alain Conot arrived in a hurry. After shaking hands, he apologized: "I'm really sorry. I had some personal matters that delayed the time."
"It doesn't matter. We just arrived." Kang Jianfei smiled.
Alain Conot did not sit down after apologizing, but said with some embarrassment: "Well, I came out in a hurry. I forgot to wear my wallet after changing clothes. Can you help me pay the taxi fare?"
Kang Jianfei looked at the funny director in front of him. He looked in his 40s and was a little thin, but his exposed arms were quite strong. The most outstanding thing were his eyes. The light brown eyes looked like pupils at first glance.
It seems to be careless and lifeless, but if you look carefully, you can feel the wisdom hidden behind the appearance.
Kang Jianfei took out a 50-denomination franc note and asked, "Is it enough?"
"That's enough." Alain Conot called the waiter in the cafe, put 50 francs into her hand and said, "Pay for the taxi at the entrance of the cafe for me, and remember to leave some for me to take the bus back.
The rest is your tip."
"Okay, sir." The waitress happily took the money and left.
Alan Kono's behavior made Kang Jianfei feel that he was quite interesting. After chatting happily for a few words, Kang Jianfei handed the script to Alan Kono: "Mr. Kono, please read the script first."
Alain Corneau sat leaning on his chair regardless of his appearance, crossed his legs and carefully read the script. After reading it for a full hour, he closed the script and said: "The love scene is too redundant, or it takes up too much space."
many."
"I think so too," Kang Jianfei admitted, "but I have consulted some French screenwriters and they said that if you make a commercial film in France, you must add some romantic elements."
"No, no, no, that's the view of a third-rate screenwriter," Alain Conot said rudely. "The selling point of your book "The Love of Roses" is, first, the identity of D'Artagnan's daughter. There must be many French people who are willing to write it in
The cinema saw the great swordsman's daughter performing powerful swordsmanship; the second selling point was Sophie Marceau's first action movie, which can also attract enough fans. The script should focus on these two aspects to weave the story
Okay, as for love, you can have it, but it can only be a supplement to the film. Taking up a lot of space will make the film indifferent..."
Before Alain Cornod even agreed to be the director, he picked up a pen and started discussing with Kang Jianfei, making modifications on the script while talking.
Soon Sophie Marceau also joined the discussion, and the three of them brainstormed and came up with many wonderful ideas. It was not until dark that they completed the revision of the script.
Looking at the script with traces of modifications everywhere, Kang Jianfei asked: "I wonder if Mr. Kono is interested in being the director of this film."
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't chat with you all afternoon." Alain Corneau agreed readily. He did not refuse because "The Rose of Passion" had no artistic connotation.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Sophie Marceau suggested: "It's getting dark, let's go have dinner together."
"No, I still have some things to deal with in the evening." Alain Conot stood up and shook hands with the two of them to say goodbye. He made an appointment to discuss the details of cooperation another day and left in a hurry.
After Kang Jianfei waited for Alan Kono to leave, he commented: "A very interesting person."
Sophie Marceau nodded and said: "That's true. Among the directors I have worked with in the past few years, he is the one I have the most fun with."
"Let's find a place to have dinner." Kang Jianfei said, "Old place?"
"Okay." Sophie Marceau smiled.
The old place that the two of them mentioned was an Italian restaurant. The dishes there were more authentic than the ones they had when they were filming "Fatal Express" in Rome last time, and they were very in line with Kang Jianfei's taste.
It was already past 9 o'clock when he came out of the Italian restaurant. Kang Jianfei had just helped Sophie Marceau push open the glass door when suddenly a dazzling flash light came on on the street.
"Click, click..."
In just a few seconds, reporters took several photos of Kang Jianfei and Sophie Marceau.
The paparazzi in France are far less powerful than those in the UK, but Sophie Marceau is so popular now. In addition, the two of them have dined at this Italian restaurant several times in the past month. It would be a waste not to invite reporters.
normal.
When the reporter saw Kang Jianfei and Sophie Marceau walking towards him, instead of running away with a guilty conscience, he came over and interviewed: "Miss Marceau, are you in a relationship with this Mr. Kang?"
Sophie Marceau didn't care at all what reporters wrote, but Kang Jianfei couldn't let the scandal tarnish Sophie Marceau's beautiful public image. He denied it flatly: "Of course not. In fact, Sophie and I have been talking about it these days.
We’re discussing the new movie.”
The reporter didn't want to be fooled and asked: "Did they all talk during dinner together? I heard that you have been to this restaurant five times."
Kang Jianfei did not answer directly, but deliberately diverted the reporter's attention: "We also had an appointment with director Alain Corneau this afternoon and spent four hours discussing the revision of the script. Director Corneau left beforehand."
The reporter asked persistently: "So you come to this restaurant to have dinner and spend time together?"
Kang Jianfei asked: "Isn't it okay to finish the meal with friends? I only have Sophie as my friend in France. Without her help, I don't even know which restaurant has delicious food. I heard that French food is very famous, and Paris is a
It’s a romantic city, so Sophie is actually my director, taking me to experience the food and beauty of France.”
The reporter complained: "But why do you always come to this Italian restaurant to enjoy French food?"
Sophie Marceau interjected: "Don't you know that Italian food is the ancestor of French food? We are looking for the source of French food."
After rambling for a while, the reporter finally gave up inquiring about their relationship and started asking Sophie Marceau questions about her new film.
After sending away the reporters, Sophie Marceau hailed a taxi and said, "It's time for me to go home."
"Come and sit at my place." Kang Jianfei took her hand and said.
"It's too late..." Sophie Marceau refused, but after meeting Kang Jianfei's burning eyes, she swallowed her words halfway.
"Beep!"
The taxi driver honked the horn twice. Because the light on the street was too dark, he didn't recognize Sophie Marceau and asked impatiently: "Aren't you two leaving?"
Kang Jianfei opened the car door with a smile. Sophie Marceau hesitated for a moment, then finally got in the car and made room for Kang Jianfei to sit in. (To be continued...)u
