Chapter 499: There must be a reason for everything to go wrong
"The Truman Show" and "Su Yuan" won awards together. For the country, the Cannes Film Festival, and the literary and artistic film industry, it is something worthy of being written about.
But in fact, I don’t know if it’s because two movies in a row won awards, and it was also Golden Palm with Two Eggs, which made Li Yida feel like he came to the Sage’s Time twice in a row. Twice, old iron, so Li Yida
Instead, Yi felt a sense of emptiness.
But the media and movie fans obviously won't let Li Yi go so easily.
Especially the media.
While Li Yi is still abroad, many media have already sent "acquaintances" to invite Li Yi to appear on programs, conduct exclusive interviews, and even create a special program featuring Li Yi.
After all, as the winner of the Double Yolk at the Cannes Film Festival, he alone made all the headlines in the entertainment industry this week.
Li Yi also knew that they would not let him go without accepting an interview.
Moreover, "Su Yuan" does need publicity. This movie is different from "The Truman Show". "Su Yuan" is not only a realistic movie. The key is that this movie is the kind of movie that makes people feel happy after watching it.
, very uncomfortable.
If a movie like this can get a high box office, unless the movie theater has a sufficient number of movies...
But this is obviously impossible. The fundamental principle of theater arrangement is that movies can make money!
Even if "Sowon" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, they would still have their own criteria for judging.
This type of film is destined to be impossible to be accepted by the public. That is because this film was shot by Li Yi, and it is also because this film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. All these combined make this film
The movie has the potential to be a "big hit"!
But this "big sale" is only relative.
Compared with other literary and artistic films, the publicity of "Suwon" is indeed good enough.
After the award ceremony.
As the biggest "winner" at this year's Cannes Film Festival, a media meeting is essential.
After all, after winning the award, I still have to do some interviews with reporters.
I still expect these people to return to China to help brag and promote the movie.
Because at this year's Cannes Film Festival, everyone else was actually quite embarrassed. The two crews came together and won 4 awards, but the winner was all given to Li Yi.
"Director Li, after "The Truman Show", you continued to shoot the literary film "Su Yuan". Does this mean that Director Li's next films will be closer to literary films?" a reporter asked.
"No! "Suyuan" is actually just an accidental product! I have said this before." Li Yi shook his head.
"So will we continue to shoot reality-themed films like "Sowon" in the future?" a reporter asked again.
"Of course, why not? In fact, I have always believed that realistic-themed films are one of the most meaningful types of films on the road to film!"
"For example, in "Su Yuan", we focus on the subject of sexual (harmony) abuse of minors. We just hope that through this movie, everyone can pay attention to this group. If it can bring about some good changes, then I think this
That’s our original intention of making this kind of movie.”
"So what are your expectations for the box office of "Suwon"?" a reporter asked.
Li Yi couldn't help but smile and said: "We don't have any expectations for the box office of a movie like "Su Yuan", because this is not a movie that can make you laugh, nor is it a movie that can keep you watching until the end.
After that, it's a feel-good movie, so I don't think there's anything to look forward to at the box office."
"In itself, the filming of "Su Yuan" was not for the box office. I just hope that through the movie "Su Yuan", I can tell everyone something, something that really happened..."
"Actually, the story of "Suyuan" is already a dream ending. The real situation is probably even worse, and there will be no psychological counselors... We often only focus on the fact that the perpetrator was punished.
How long has it been, but you have completely forgotten to pay attention to the mental health of the victim!"
The Cannes Film Festival is over.
Don't look at Li Yi who was blown away. He won another double egg yolk and won four awards alone, two of which were Palme d'Or.
But in fact, it is foreseeable that even with the support of the Palme d'Or, the box office of "Sowon" will not be much higher...
However, sometimes, some things are so unexpected.
"Oriental Image? Hong Kong Island guaranteed release of 20 million? Did you take the wrong medicine?" Li Yi looked at Lou Jianjun with a suspicious look on his face.
If you say it's "The Truman Show" or other commercial blockbusters, it might be nothing, but for a movie like "Suwon", are you fucking kidding me?
20 million? It’s been years since a Hong Kong movie has exceeded 20 million. How do you expect a reality-themed movie?
"Of course, they have conditions." Lou Jianjun said with a smile.
"What conditions?" Li Yi asked curiously. He wanted to know the reason why the other party would rather lose money than do a guaranteed issuance.
"Delay the release date of "Su Yuan" on Hong Kong Island!" Lou Jianjun said.
"What's the reason?" Li Yi asked.
"The young master of Oriental Image, Xiang Nan's debut film "Young is Crazy" is about to be released." Lou Jianjun said.
"You mean that the other party offered a guaranteed distribution contract of 20 million just to make room for his son's work? Do you think it is possible?" Li Yi said disapprovingly.
"However, this price was indeed offered by the other party, and it was personally offered by Xiang Wenbin of Dongfang Image." Lou Jianjun shrugged.
"Besides, no matter what, the 20 million guaranteed contract is only for the Hong Kong Island market. To us, it doesn't matter what other purposes they have, right?" Lou Jianjun said with a smile.
"That's true, but I always feel like there's something wrong?"
"Think about it, even if Xiang Nan's first film is to be released and Oriental Pictures has to make time for this film, it won't be "Su Yuan", right?
After all, as you know, this movie is not a commercial movie, so it is difficult for it to have a particularly high box office."
"And it's just a market on Hong Kong Island. Let alone 20 million, even 5 million at the box office is enough. I feel that there must be something we don't know about." Li Yi shook his head and said.
It's not that they don't accept money from others, but because Li Yi and Lou Jianjun both know that there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Why would the other party give such a big gift? And the key is, it feels like giving money!
So, how is it possible to say that there is nothing fishy in it?
"Twenty million guaranteed, tsk tsk, such a big deal, I always feel that the other party is just spending money to delay the release of "Su Yuan". Who are you talking about worrying about the release of "Su Yuan"?"
