Chapter 502: If your conscience is gone, you cant buy it back with money!
The Hong Kong Island distribution of "Sowon" was handed over to Hong Kong Island's Galaxy Entertainment.
It is tentatively scheduled to be released at the end of June simultaneously with the mainland.
In terms of promotional time, it was actually relatively short, but in terms of the popularity of the Cannes Film Festival, this was considered to be striking while the iron was hot.
In fact, in mainland China, the effect of film viewing sessions is not very good.
Many theater representatives said that the movie is a good movie, but although the ending of the movie is considered a relatively good ending, the overall feeling of the movie will still be depressing after watching it.
For this reason, in terms of film schedule, although it will be much better than ordinary literary movies because of Li Yi and Palme d'Or, it is not even a little bit worse than movies like "The Truman Show".
A good movie doesn't necessarily mean it will be a hit.
It's similar in Hong Kong, but although this movie may not be as blockbuster as Li Yi's previous movies, the treatment is already very generous compared to other literary and artistic movies.
At the cocktail party held by the boss of Galaxy Entertainment, Li Yi still needs to give some face.
Moreover, the boss of Galaxy Entertainment, Huang Zhenming, is a veteran filmmaker in Hong Kong. What is different from other companies is that Huang Zhenming was a director and later established his own film company with his friends.
Even now, Huang Zhenming is still active in the film industry.
Moreover, this time "So Yuan" was handed over to Galaxy Entertainment for distribution, and Huang Zhenming personally called and invited Li Yi. He also said that colleagues in Hong Kong wanted to meet Li Yi, a great director who has brought honor to the country and Hong Kong filmmakers.
Therefore, it was difficult for Li Yi to refuse, both in public and private matters.
We arrived at the Mandarin Hotel where Galaxy Entertainment held the reception.
Huang Zhenming personally greeted him at the door, which was enough to give Li Yi some face.
"Director Li, haha! Hong Kong Island is really lucky to have a filmmaker like you in this era! Best at the Oscars, Best at Cannes, so sharp!" Huang Zhenming said with a look of admiration.
"No, it's just good luck!" Li Yi said calmly.
This is not to say that he is humble. In fact, both Oscar and Cannes can be said to be lucky.
Especially Oscar, that was really a surprise.
As for Cannes, it can only be said that everyone gets what he needs. Cannes needs him to please the rising market in China, and it also needs his influence and double-yolk gimmick.
Otherwise, maybe I can win a prize, but I definitely won't win a double yolk so dramatically.
Of course, to Huang Zhenming's ears, that sounds like modesty.
It’s not like no one from Hong Kong has won the Cannes Palme d’Or, Europe’s top three, and Hong Kong filmmakers have won quite a few, but there really aren’t any Oscars.
Of course, regardless of whether he won the award or not, Li Yi's current achievements and status are indeed enough for Huang Zhenming to assume such a posture.
"Director Li, don't be too modest. Even if there is luck, you are still strong enough!" Huang Zhenming said with a smile.
"Director Li, please come in quickly!" Huang Zhenming led the way with a smile.
Entering the main reception venue of the Mandarin Hotel, as expected, there were many Hong Kong filmmakers and stars.
Li Yi also saw many old acquaintances, including old friends like Chen Weijie, and CEOs of other companies, such as Xiang Wenbin of Oriental Image, He Tiancheng of Hong Kong Star Entertainment, Zhang Li Shuhua of Hong Kong Island Television, etc.
I also saw veteran Hong Kong filmmakers such as Chen Han and Tsui Siu-yuan.
This time and the previous Hong Kong Film Awards, it can be said that everyone’s attitude is completely different.
At least this time, Li Yi didn't see the annoying Huang Disheng.
Moreover, everyone who saw Li Yi came up to congratulate him enthusiastically.
"Director Li, Monkey King! One person wraps up the two egg yolks at Cannes. It's the first time in film history!"
"Winning the best in a row, sharp, sharp!"
"Congratulations to Director Li, I hope you have the opportunity to collaborate more!"
Don't hit the smiling person. Although Li Yi couldn't tell how many of these people were sincere and how many were hypocritical, at least everyone seemed very warm and polite on the surface.
This is also the reason why Li Yi doesn't particularly like to attend this kind of cocktail parties. Everyone wears masks and is acting.
Of course, he could also laugh and curse in response, but that's not necessary, and maybe he's not that free and easy.
In fact, this kind of cocktail party doesn't have much nutrition. Most of it just provides a place for everyone to communicate.
However, what Li Yi didn't expect was that Xiang Wenbin brought an uninvited guest.
"Director Li, let me introduce to you. This is Mr. Xu Zhaokun, the chairman of Xu Group. Xu Sheng, this is our director Li Yi of The Light of Hong Kong Island!"
Li Yi seemed a little confused. After all, Xiang Wenbin suddenly brought Xu Zhaokun from the Xu Group, which seemed a bit baffling.
"Director Li, I have long admired your name. It's a pleasure to meet you. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Xu Zhaokun smiled and stretched out his hands to shake Li Yi's hand.
"Hello Xu Sheng, hello, who are Xu Sheng and director Xu Zhaoyuan...?" After all, there was only one word difference between their names, so Li Yi still asked.
Xu Zhaokun also didn't expect that Li Yi would think of Xu Zhaoyuan. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Director Li, don't get me wrong. Although there is only one word difference in our names, it is just a coincidence."
"So Xu Sheng came to see me specially?" Li Yi glanced at the people around him and asked with a smile.
After all, Xu's Group doesn't sound like a company in the film industry, so the purpose of the other party coming to this cocktail party for people in the film industry and asking Xiang Wenbin to introduce it to him seems very clear.
"Sure enough, I can't hide it from Director Li. Yes, Xu really wants to ask Director Li for help." Xu Zhaokun said.
"I wonder what it is?" Li Yi had a hint of speculation in his heart. After all, the other party was introduced to Wen Bin, and he had previously offered Wen Bin a guarantee of 20 million to release "Su Yuan", and later increased the amount.
15 million buyout.
After being rejected, he didn't say anything. It seemed that the person behind this was probably Xu Zhaokun.
Then it is self-evident what the other party wants to do to you.
"This doesn't seem to be a place for conversation. Can Director Li please move over?" Xu Zhaokun was obviously prepared.
"That's not necessary. If Xu Sheng has anything to say, you can just say it." Li Yi said calmly. Although it was just a guess, Li Yi was basically certain.
Xu Zhaokun didn't expect Li Yi to be so disrespectful, but he was asking for something, so he still forced a smile on his face and said: "Okay, Director Li, can the release of the movie "Su Yuan" be postponed?"
"It seems that Oriental Image was entrusted by Xu Sheng to buy out the distribution rights of "Su Yuan" in Hong Kong Island, right?" Li Yi said lightly.
"Yes, it's just that Director Li rejected it. If Director Li thinks it's not enough, he can make a higher price and just postpone the release. I think for Director Li, it's just a piece of cake." Xu Zhaokun looked at Li Yi and said.
"Yes, it's just a little effort, and it can add a huge fortune. How much can Xu Sheng give? Ten or twenty million? Fifty million? One hundred million?"
"But Mr. Xu, if his conscience is gone, how much can he buy it back for?" Li Yi asked again before Xu Zhaokun could speak.
