Chapter 809 Become a judge at the Cannes Film Festival?
The reaction of the Gambino family was much faster than Wu Jianye expected. When Wu Jianye was about to leave for France the next day, Esther found Wu Jianye again.
"Wu, my father has agreed to your request and stated that you will always be the best friend of the Gambino family!" Esther Gambino said excitedly.
Wu Jianye looked at Esther's expression and smiled: "It seems like I should congratulate you too!"
"Thank you!" Esther said with a smile.
She naturally has reason to be happy. Old Gambino agreed to cooperate with Wu Jianye, which means that her status in the family will undergo earth-shaking changes. From now on, Esther Gambino will no longer be just a Gambino.
Within the Gambino family, the princess is simply loved by everyone, and will become one of the most important and powerful people in the Gambino family!
Recalling the rich expressions on her brothers' faces after hearing her father's decision yesterday, she was very satisfied.
"But when it comes to equity, my father still has some ideas, and I hope to have a good chat with you!" Esther said.
Wu Jianye shook his head and said: "Forget it, I'm going to France soon, and Standard Chartered Bank will come over to negotiate with you then!"
Wu Jianye will naturally not participate in the specific negotiations. Since the Gambino family has agreed to their cooperation, the rest can be left to the professional negotiation team of Standard Chartered Bank!
Now Yaoguang, Yiwang, Fengge Media, Phantom Media, and Far East Group all have their own professional negotiation teams, and the people in them are all-encompassing, including lawyers, psychologists, negotiation experts, etc., all kinds of people are working for
Your own negotiation team is making contributions.
After rejecting Aster's invitation, Wu Jianye directly took his publicity team to France to promote "The World of Chu Xing".
France is now a very obsessed country. They are clamoring every day that commercial films have destroyed the art of film. They want to see more pure art films, not boring popcorn movies.
But "Jurassic Park", a purely commercial movie, had the best box office in France during its release in Europe...
The French are very honest physically.
But no matter what, the name Wu Jianye now has a very high influence in France. This is due to the fact that every movie of Wu Jianye can hit the g-spot of French audiences!
French people who like romance see the love they yearn for in "The Love of Ghosts".
For those who like independent films, "Raise the Red Lantern", "The Last Emperor" and "New Dragon Gate Inn" are their favorites. Especially "The Last Emperor" makes French audiences seem to have opened up a new world.
Up to now, French audiences still think "The Last Emperor" is a great personal biography film!
And "Jurassic Park", which made them say they didn't like it but were extremely honest, even made Wu Jianye countless fans.
So when Wu Jianye came to Paris, it immediately caused quite a stir.
The box office of the movie "The World of Chu Xing" in France still exceeds that of other European countries. It can be seen that Wu Jianye has already formed his own box office appeal here.
That night, Wu Jianye led his team to participate in an exclusive interview with a French TV station and talked freely about his experiences in the creative process.
After recording the program, Wu Jianye looked at He Qing, Chen Hong and others who were a little tired and said with a smile: "I'll give you a day off tomorrow, have a good rest. Paris is the capital of fashion, you can take a good tour."
here!"
Women are very strange animals. If you ask them to continue working tomorrow, they may show some reluctance because of physical fatigue. But if you ask them to go shopping tomorrow, then for them, it is equivalent to
A piece of Red Bull comes and is instantly resurrected with full blood!
"real?"
Even He Qing is a little excited. Paris can indeed be called an international fashion capital now, and it is obviously very attractive to He Qing and others.
Chen Hong on the side also looked at Wu Jianye with excitement. Now speaking of pure financial strength, Chen Hong is definitely the number one female movie star in the country. After all, she once had a romantic relationship with Wu Jianye.
I also got the fruits of my efforts.
Wu Jianye nodded and said: "Yes, I will give you a holiday tomorrow. A professional tour guide will come to find you. Again, if you encounter any trouble, remember to call!"
"OK!"
Both of them said very excitedly.
"Wu!" At this time, a powerful voice came from beside Wu Jianye.
Wu Jianye turned around and saw that it was Mr. Jacob from the Cannes Film Festival.
Jacob, who is over sixty years old, is very strong in spirit and does not look old at all.
"Mr. Jacob!" Wu Jianye also smiled and shook hands with Jacob.
Regarding Jacob's arrival, Wu Jianye was not too surprised. People from the Berlin Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival had already looked for him, so how could the Cannes Film Festival let him go?
When He Qing and others saw someone coming to see Wu Jianye, they didn't say anything and just told Wu Jianye that they should go back to their room first.
This kind of thing has been seen countless times during this trip to Europe. Now in the eyes of He Qing and others, Wu Jianye's friends seem to be all over the world. No matter where they go, they can
I saw Wu Jianye’s friend.
However, He Qing attended the Berlin Film Festival with Wu Jianye after all, and knew more about the major European film festivals than Chen Hong, so when she saw Jacob, she couldn't help but be surprised.
At the same time, I am also a little proud.
"Who is this?" Chen Hong asked curiously.
At this time, He Qing was already Wu Jianye's younger sister. She actually had no competitiveness with Chen Hong, so Chen Hong no longer had any hostility towards He Qing. What really made Chen Hong dissatisfied was that she had been following Wu Jian during this period.
Zhou Huimin at night.
He Qing said with a smile: "This is Mr. Jacob, the film selection director of the Cannes Film Festival. He has a pivotal position in the Cannes Film Festival. This time he came to Angkor, and he must have invited "The World of Chu Xing" to participate in the Cannes Film Festival.
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Chen Hong said with some envy: "Director Wu is really awesome. Previously, the Berlin Film Festival and Venice Film Festival came to invite Director Wu, and now even the film selection director of the Cannes Film Festival has come."
He Qing said: "In fact, it is understandable that Angkor is so influential now. If the film festival invites Angkor, it will definitely increase their influence. I heard that even among the three major film festivals, there is no difference between them.
There is also competition, and everyone wants to have the highest influence!"
The two of them returned to their room while chatting.
At this time, Wu Jianye and Jacob came to the hotel's cafe.
Zhou Huimin has also returned to her room.
"Wu, I believe you must have guessed my purpose of coming!" Jacob said seriously.
Wu Jianye nodded and said with a smile: "It should be so, but Mr. Jacob, I'm sorry, it's not my decision to let the movie "The World of Chu Xing" participate in that film festival. This matter, I
There is no way to give you an accurate answer now!"
This is still the official answer.
Jacob did not show a disappointed expression because of Wu Jianye's rejection, and said with a smile: "Wu, actually I came here specially this time because there is another thing!"
Wu Jianye looked at Jacob in surprise and asked, "What else is going on?"
Jacob smiled and said: "Actually, it's like this. I know that Wu will return to China after finishing his promotion in Europe. I believe that by participating in the film festival, I should be able to confirm it. If, I am
If your country decides to send the film "The World of Chu Xing" to other film festivals, on behalf of the Cannes Film Festival, I would like to invite you Wu to participate in this grand film event as a judge of next year's Cannes Film Festival.
Come on!"
Regarding Jacob's invitation, Wu Jianye was indeed a little surprised. He did not expect that the other party would invite him to become a judge at the Cannes Film Festival!
If Wu Jianye remembers correctly, if he agrees to Jacob's invitation, he will become the first Chinese judge at the Cannes Film Festival!
In fact, many Chinese directors or actors later became judges of the Cannes Film Festival. Wang Sunglasses once served as the chairman of the jury, but Wang Sunglasses ruined the Cannes Film Festival that time...
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As for domestic directors and actors, many have served as judges at the Cannes Film Festival. Chen Kaige, Gong Li, International Zhang, Jiang Yu, etc. have all served as judges at the Cannes Film Festival.
"Wu, we at the Cannes Film Festival are very sincere and hope you can seriously consider our suggestions!" Seeing that Wu Jianye did not speak, Jacob continued to persuade.
In fact, Jacob has no choice. Now the three major European film festivals are eyeing Wu Jianye's "The World of Chu Xing" and hope to bring this film to their own film festivals.
Wu Jianye won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival and the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. He only missed the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, although he also won the Best Director Award, which symbolizes the highest honor for a director.
, but it sounds like the friendship is still a bit lacking.
Jacob, who is familiar with Chinese culture, also has some understanding of things like friendship.
Therefore, the Cannes Film Festival did not have any advantage in competing for Wu Jianye's films, so it had to find another way.
Moreover, Wu Jianye has received countless honors. Let alone letting Wu Jianye serve as a judge, even serving as the chairman of the jury is more than enough. Unfortunately, the Cannes Film Festival has already decided on the candidate for next year's jury chairman. At the same time, because
We have to first determine whether Wu Jianye will bring "The World of Chu Xing" to the Cannes Film Festival, so he can only be a judge!
Wu Jianye thought for a while and said: "If I can become a judge at the Cannes Film Festival, I think it would be a very good experience. If possible, I don't think anyone would refuse it!"
Jacob smiled and said: "Then we have decided, Wu, if your country does not send the film "The World of Chu Xing" to the Cannes Film Festival, then you will serve as a judge at our Cannes Film Festival.
Got it!"
Wu Jianye smiled: "What an honor!"
It has been twelve years since his rebirth. Wu Jianye has participated in almost every work in the movie, but has never been a judge at a film festival. Being able to become a judge at the Cannes Film Festival this time seems to be a good experience.
As for which film festival the film "The World of Chu Xing" should participate in, it is not important to Wu Jianye. For him, European film festivals have lost a big advantage for him.
That is the sale of overseas copyrights!
The three major European film festivals are not only a film awards ceremony, but also a huge film market. Film dealers from all over the world will come here to find suitable films and buy and sell them.
If other films want to go out of their own country, film festivals are a good way for them to be seen by film producers around the world.
But now that Fengge Cinemas and Phantom Pictures' cinemas have spread all over the world, Wu Jianye's movies no longer need these studios!
At this time, Wu Jianye has completed his own closed-loop ecological chain in the film industry.
No matter which link is involved, their own companies are involved, so the three major film festivals in Europe have lost their biggest attraction to Wu Jianye.
However, it cannot be said that the three major film festivals have lost their usefulness. First of all, there must be a sense of honor. At the same time, if "The World of Chu Xing" can win an award at a certain film festival, it will have a positive impact on their sales in the video tape market.
, there is still some driving force!
After chatting with Jacob for more than an hour, he said with a smile: "I heard that Chen's movie has been filmed and will be released in the near future. Is that true?"
Wu Jianye knew that Jacob was asking about Chen Kaige's "Farewell My Concubine" and said with a smile: "Yes, this movie has been scheduled to be released in Xiangjiang on January 1 next year!"
Jacob was slightly startled, "Why Xiangjiang?"
Wu Jianye laughed. What can he say? Do you want to tell Jacob that the movie "Farewell My Concubine" does not meet the requirements for release and has not passed the review!
The fate of the movie "Farewell My Concubine" was no different from that of another time and space. After the filming, Chen Kaige submitted the movie for review, and the result was that it failed.
However, this movie is different from the Gianzhuangzhuang movie. There is still a glimmer of hope, that is, this movie is invested by Xiangjiang Fengge Films, so as long as this movie can participate in the European Film Festival and win the grand prize, it will
We can use this kind of influence to increase capital for domestic screenings!
Jacob admired Chen Kaige very much, "Wu, you and Chen are good friends. Can I ask if you know how Chen plans to handle his movie?"
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "Chen Kaige's new film is participating in the Cannes Film Festival, and I will send the film to you then!"
Although it is not certain which film festival "The World of Chu Xing" will participate in, Wu Jianye can confirm which film festival "Farewell My Concubine" will participate in!
As a film invested by Fengge Pictures, "Farewell My Concubine" does not need to go through China Film to participate in overseas film festivals.
In fact, Wu Jianye in "The World of Chu Xing" is also certain, but sometimes the benefits must be shared by everyone, so that the benefits can be maximized!
And "The World of Chu Xing" is a great gift from Tangting Culture to China Film!