Chapter 519 The opening of the Berlin Film Festival (I wish everyone a happy new year
"By the way, where do Lao Niu and the others live?" Wu Jianye changed the subject and asked Chen Kaige.
The Lao Niu mentioned by Wu Jianye is also Wu Ziniu, a classmate of their 1978 class at Yanjing Film School. This year, Wu Ziniu was also shortlisted for the competition section of this year's Berlin Film Festival with his "Evening Bell" filmed last year.
Chen Kaige smiled and said: "They live quite far away. I was originally going to pick you up with me today, but something happened and I couldn't go."
"Now you two are quite famous in Berlin. Many media have already named you two as Chinese twin stars at this year's Berlin Film Festival!"
Chinese films already give people a mysterious feeling. This time, two Chinese films have been shortlisted for the competition section of this year's Berlin Film Festival. Naturally, this is a gimmick at this year's Berlin Film Festival.
Wu Jianye smiled: "Who is here from the crew of "Evening Bell"?"
Chen Kaige replied: "Lao Niu, the two main actors Tao Zeru and Sun Min, the producer Yan Riyi, the screenwriter Wang Yifei, and by the way, that kid Hou Yong is here too!"
Hou Yong is also a classmate of 1978, majoring in photography, and is also the photographer for the movie "Evening Bell".
Wu Jianye said: "Then let's sit down together after attending the opening ceremony tomorrow!"
Chen Kaige agreed: "I think so too."
The two chatted for a while. Wu Jianye saw that the time was almost up and said, "Okay, you can go back. After a day of flying, go to bed early!"
Chen Kaige laughed sarcastically and said, "How about I stay at your place tonight?"
Wu Jianye glanced at Chen Kaige. It seemed that his tolerance for Hong Huang was almost reaching its limit. However, this was a matter between the two of them after all. Wu Jianye didn't have much to say. The most important thing was to say
It's no use either.
"Whatever, the sofa is ready for you at any time!" Wu Jianye said with a smile.
"Your bed is quite big!" Chen Kaige pointed in the direction of the bedroom and smiled.
Wu Jianye: "I'm not used to sleeping with men!"
"Not particular!" Chen Kaige shook his head, but even so, he did not return to his room.
The next day!
There was a huge crowd at the entrance of the Zoological Palace Cinema in Berlin. Journalists from all over the world gathered here. There were also many movie fans who came to make pilgrimages, turning this place into a sea of people.
Cheers and the sound of cameras clicking were intertwined.
The opening ceremony of the Berlin Film Festival also officially started.
While waiting for admission, Wu Jianye also saw Wu Ziniu and the crew of "Evening Bell" and said hello from a distance without talking much.
The first to enter were the nine judges led by Rolf Liebermann, the chairman of the jury of this Berlin Film Festival. The ten people walked on the red carpet, which immediately aroused the cheers of many audiences and also murdered many people.
Less film.
Chen Kaige walked among the crowd in high spirits.
The judges entered the scene, including the crews of each selected film, as well as the stars who came to enjoy the red carpet.
No matter which film festival it is, the number and quality of stars who come to participate reflect the status of this film festival. As one of the three most prestigious film festivals in Europe, the Berlin Film Festival naturally has many stars participating, but
The most eye-catching one is naturally his participation in "Rain Man", now Hollywood's most popular star Tom Cruise.
Tom Cruise in "Top Gun" made the whole of Europe and America appreciate his great beauty. After appearing on the stage, Tom Cruise also received the treatment he deserved, and cheers resounded throughout the Animal Palace Cinema.
Even Dustin Hoffman next to him can't compare with Tom Cruise. The starring role in "The Graduate" is called a masterpiece of a generation, and he is also a very capable actor. As of now
In the era when Wu Jianye was reborn, Dustin Hoffman was nominated for a total of 7 Academy Awards for Best Actor.
And he won two Best Actor awards, one of which was for the movie "Rain Man" that he is currently promoting!
At the same time, Dustin Hoffman also won the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, the Golden Bear Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Berlin Film Festival, and countless other awards.
He is a famous and powerful actor in Hollywood.
If Tom Cruise is the most popular male star at the Golden Bear Awards, then France's most beautiful woman, Isabelle Adjani, is the most popular female star.
Later generations of viewers may think that the most beautiful woman in France should be Sophie Marceau, but this is actually the first flower in France before Sophie Marceau, and Sophie Marceau is just following the path she has walked.
.
Isabelle Adjani was named one of the 50 most beautiful actresses in the world by Popular magazine.
In Europe, if you ask anyone casually, who is the most beautiful woman in France?
They will definitely say: Virgin Mary!
But if you want to ask who the second one is, then it must be Isabelle Adjani.
Her beauty is different from Marilyn Monroe's sexy, Alizee's sweetness, and Audrey Hepburn's dignity. She is depressed, crazy, and transparent...
Isabelle Adjani has the exquisite silhouette of a Western beauty, but also carries the euphemistic temperament of an Eastern girl. Adjani's beauty is a mixture of the essence of Sophie and Monica.
At the same time, she is not just a simple vase, she is also a woman with superb acting skills. She has won the César Best Actress five times, been nominated for an Oscar twice, and has collected the Cannes, Berlin, and César trophies in her arms.
This is an affirmation of her acting skills.
Wu Jianye once watched Isabelle Adjani's movie. He was very lucky that Isabelle Adjani was a French actress. She perfectly inherited the boldness of French actresses, and her dedication to art made Wu Jianye even more satisfied.
.......
When Wu Jianye took He Qing and others onto the red carpet, it also caused quite a stir. At this time, Wu Jianye was no longer an unknown person in Europe.
The Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival and the Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival gave him his own fans in Europe. At the same time, coupled with a small number of die-hard rock fans, Wu Jianye also walked on the red carpet.
There were deafening cheers.
Although it has been a long time since he appeared in the European and American music circles, Wu Jianye's influence is still there.
At the same time, He Qing, who was walking in front of Wu Jianye, also caused some sensation. She was wearing a cheongsam that perfectly showed off her figure, making her different from European and American stars. Coupled with her gentle temperament, she also murdered many people.
Film.
On the contrary, Li Lianjie, Liang Jiahui, and Zhang Manyu are still semi-transparent in Europe at this time.
This is also due to the results of "New Dragon Inn" being released in Europe.
Wu Jianye walked along the red carpet with several people, waving his hands, and entered the Animal Palace Cinema.
Here he saw the world's top filmmakers, many of whom gathered around and chatted casually.
Chen Kaige saw Wu Jianye and others from a distance, and immediately whispered to Moritz next to him, and then came to Wu Jianye.
"Come with me to meet Mr. Moritz!" Chen Kaige said with a smile.
Wu Jianye nodded with a smile and followed Chen Kaige to Moritz.
"Wu, I'm very happy that you can come to Berlin!" Moritz Harder also showed a happy smile when he saw Wu Jianye and talked in English.
Moritz has been committed to making the Berlin Film Festival the world's top awards ceremony, and the rising Chinese-language films are what he strives to pursue. Wu Jianye is the top Chinese-language film at this time and the most famous in Europe.
Director Moritz naturally hopes that he can become a regular visitor to the Berlin Film Festival.
"I also want to thank the Berlin Film Festival for giving me this opportunity and allowing me to come here!" Wu Jianye said without being humble or overbearing.
Moritz laughed and then said to Wu Jianye: "When I went to China the year before last, Director Wu Tianming always wanted us to meet. But at that time, you were not in China. This time you came to Berlin.
We should sit down for a while!”
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "What an honor!"
"Here, let me introduce these friends to you." After speaking, Moritz warmly introduced the judges of this Berlin Film Festival to Wu Jianye.
Chairman Rolf Lieberman, nine judges French actress Leslie Caron, twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
German actor Vitim Groner, director and producer Randa Haynes, actors Adrian Coote, Francesco Raval, Cliff Robertson, director and actor Zedane Kswirak, the last one
It was the Soviet writer Boris Lvovich Vasilyev.
Only Chen Kaige needs no introduction because of his relationship with Wu Jianye.
Everyone was naturally very aware of Wu Jianye's achievements, so they all showed kind smiles when shaking hands with Wu Jianye.
It's just that Wu Jianye doesn't know whether it's true or false. In fact, he doesn't need to know...
This was a grand gathering for filmmakers. Naturally, Wu Jianye could not chat with Moritz and others all the time. Then he returned to his seat, and sitting next to him was his old classmate Wu Ziniu.
"Old Wu, let me introduce to you, this is Yan Riyi from Bayi Film Studio, the producer of my movie "Evening Bell" this time!" Wu Ziniu introduced Wu Jianye.
Wu Jianye smiled and shook hands with Yan Riyi and said, "Hello, I am Wu Jianye!"
Yan Riyi laughed and said: “I’m afraid no one in China who is making movies has not heard of Director Wu’s name!”
Wu Jianye: "You're welcome, I'm just lucky!"
Wu Ziniu then introduced several other people from "Evening Bell" to Wu Jianye. Among them, the one Wu Jianye is most familiar with is probably the actor Tao Zeru.
Later, the veteran actor's performance in Wu Tianming's last work "A Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix" was really amazing.
Wu Jianye also introduced He Qing and others to them, and everyone had a very happy chat together.
However, while a few people were chatting, an elegant man wearing a black dress and a white shirt walked over. It was Dustin Hoffman, the star of "Rain Man".
"Hello Wu!"
Dustin Hoffman came over and greeted Wu Jianye with a smile.
Although Wu Jianye was a little curious about Dustin Hoffman's arrival, his expression did not change much and he said with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Hoffman!"
Dustin Hoffman was 52 years old at this time. When he participated in "The Graduate", he was already 30 years old and was one of the late blooming actors.
Dustin Hoffman showed a faint smile and said, "Wu, can I have a few words with you alone?"
"no problem!"
After the two came to a separate space, Dustin Hoffman said: "Should I call you Kun, or Director Wu."
Wu Jianye raised his shoulders and said, "It doesn't matter, anything is fine!"
Dustin Hoffman said: "Kun, when I came to Berlin before, I received a call from an old friend. He knew that you were the author of "Jurassic Park" and hoped that you could come forward to discuss it with Phantom Entertainment.
Sell the adaptation rights of "Jurassic Park" to my old friend, the price is negotiable!"
Although Dustin Hoffman did not say who his old friend was, Wu Jianye had already guessed: "I'm afraid this is inappropriate. I know that Hoffman's old friend should be Mr. Spielberg, but this
I have sold the rights to adapt this novel to Phantom Entertainment, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to help Spielberg with this matter!”
Dustin Hoffman also has Jewish ancestry, and Jews in Hollywood have always been united. Although Dustin Hoffman and Spielberg had not collaborated before, they had always had a good relationship, and two years later the two
People will collaborate on a "Captain Hook".
Dustin Horsman smiled and said: "Kun, we know the relationship between you and Phantom Entertainment. I think as long as you say it, Phantom Entertainment will seriously consider it!"
Wu Jianye was slightly startled. Not many people knew that he was the boss behind Phantom Entertainment. Are Jews really so powerful in Hollywood?
Do they already know?
However, Dustin Hoffman's words soon dispelled Wu Jianye's doubts: "Several scripts you wrote in North America were handed over to Phantom Entertainment. Obviously you have a very tacit cooperative relationship with each other, so we still
I hope you, Kun, will seriously consider our suggestions."
At this time, Wu Jianye learned that Dustin Hoffman said that his relationship with Phantom Entertainment may not be noticed by ordinary people, but these professional filmmakers can see it in several of Phantom Entertainment's best-selling movies.
, including the first "Home Alone", "Die Hard", and the most popular animated film "The Lion King", when these movies were released in North America, the screenwriter column wrote "Kun"!
Ordinary viewers won't think much about this kind of thing, but as a professional Hollywood filmmaker, it has a different meaning.
They now value screenwriters more than any other country in the world.
If it weren't for Wu Jianye being far away in China, he would have become one of the most popular screenwriters in Hollywood by this time.
However, it is precisely because Wu Jianye is Chinese and also lives in China that the arrogant Hollywood people do not really agree with Wu Jianye in their bones.
This strange phenomenon is not uncommon in Hollywood!
"I'm sorry, I can't help you with this matter!" Wu Jianye still rejected Dustin Hoffman's request.
When Dustin Hoffman saw this, he just smiled and left.
Dustin Hoffman, who returned to his seat, and Tom Cruise, the little fresh meat, asked: "Did the other party agree?"