"Sister Tao", which is also a movie in the Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong series, does not receive as good a treatment as "Thieves of Time".
After all, although Mu Qing is considered a well-known director in China, he is still incomparable to Li Yi, not to mention that Mu Qing is basically not famous at the Venice Film Festival.
For this reason, although "Sister Peach" was also shortlisted for the main competition section of the Venice Film Festival, it was not an officially recommended film, and it did not receive that much attention.
The screening room for the premiere was only a small theater that could only accommodate more than 200 people.
Most of the audience in the cinema are domestic tourists, film critics and the like.
There are also foreign audiences, but not many. After all, for a movie like "Sister Peach", it can be said that the director is not famous. As for the actor, Chen Weijie is very famous in China, but he is also not an artistic person, but an idol.
It's coming, so it's the same useless.
In fact, it is the same no matter where it is. For example, at the three major European film festivals, in fact, many times, what audiences like to watch most are not these literary and artistic films. Even the most popular literary and artistic films are the same.
Unless the director is particularly famous, or the movie is particularly attractive, such as starring well-known domestic and foreign stars, or the director is very famous, or the movie is a bit pornographic, otherwise, don't expect too many viewers.
However, Mu Qing was very satisfied. After all, although Li Yi won a Grand Slam, it was her first time to bring a film to compete for awards at the Venice Film Festival.
Mu Qing was talking to Li Yi about these two movies.
Because "Thieves of Time" was screened in the past two days, the media's evaluation can only be said to be average. Although the media's opinions may not necessarily coincide with the ideas of the judges of the film festival organizing committee, they are still useful for reference.
"Is there any chance for "Thieves of Time"?" Although it is Mu Qing's first time to bring a film to the film festival, she is no stranger to film festivals. After all, she has a grand slam husband.
"What chance? Golden Lion Award? It's basically impossible." Li Yi shook his head.
"Why?" Mu Qing asked doubtfully.
"The main reason is that the story background and story of "Thieves of Time" are too unfamiliar to people here. This is why the evaluations of domestic and foreign film critics and media vary greatly." Li Yi shook his head.
"Because Chinese people can understand many things, but foreigners find it a little difficult to understand. We think it is feelings, but they will be confused after seeing it. For example, the most important thing is to keep this top, which is easy for Chinese people.
They can understand it, but it is different here. Because of the differences in family values, social environment, etc., it is difficult for them to understand this kind of sentiment. Naturally, it is also difficult for them to truly resonate with it."
Li Yi continued.
Li Yi had actually expected this.
Just like Duo Duo in "Cinema Paradiso", being able to stay away from home for thirty years is not a big deal in the eyes of foreigners, but it is a truly unfilial act in the eyes of Chinese people. No matter how many reasons there are, it is not a big deal to leave home.
It is completely incomprehensible to Chinese people to leave an old mother at home and a thirty-year-old mother not to go back.
The so-called parents do not travel far away. This unique Chinese culture is often difficult for foreigners to understand.
The same goes for attitudes towards marriage, love, etc. There are huge cognitive differences between China and abroad.
"However, I do think "Sister Tao" may have a better chance." Li Yi thought for a while and said.
"Why?" Mu Qing asked doubtfully.
"It's the same reason. Hong Kong's maid culture is actually very similar to that of foreign countries, which makes it easier for them to resonate emotionally." Li Yi said with a smile.
This is really not nonsense.
In Li Yi's memory, "Thieves of Time" did not win any decent awards overseas. It only won a mediocre Crystal Bear Award for Best Film in the New Generation Section of the Berlin Film Festival!
Although "Sister Tao" did not win the main competition unit award, it did win many awards in other units.
Servant culture is very popular in Europe and the United States, so "Sister Peach" is undoubtedly easier for foreigners to understand than "The Thief of Time".
"I hope so!" Mu Qing smiled.
In fact, what Li Yi said is not unfounded. Some work must be done first.
Whether it’s the Oscars or the three major European film festivals, they all need public relations.
Li Yi has long ago hired a professional public relations team here to handle awards public relations for the two films.
However, the specific results are still unknown.
The movie started showing quickly.
The film begins with an introduction to Sister Tao's background. Her father was killed by the Japanese army and her mother was unable to support her. She was given away as a servant at the age of thirteen and served four generations of the Liang family for more than sixty years. White text on black background, music
The sound made many people imagine Sister Tao's life.
Everyone's joys and sorrows are different. For many viewers, this is a life that is difficult to imagine.
The scene changes and Roger Liang, played by Chen Weijie, is sitting in the car with his suitcase dusty.
"When I was born, Sister Tao had been in my family for more than ten years. I went to the United States to study at the age of 20 and returned to Hong Kong Island when I was 30. Except for this period, Sister Tao has always lived with me until two years ago.
..."
Next came the vegetable market. Sister Tao was walking in the vegetable market with a basket. Vegetables were priced at five or six yuan, bargaining, and it was noisy and bustling. When a person is at this age, all the vicissitudes of his life are recorded on his body, and you will suddenly
It feels like all the historical records on her body are like a statue.
Sixty years of vicissitudes have left a strong imprint on Sister Tao, but the movie does not highlight how sad Sister Tao's life is. Instead, her attitude towards life at this time seems to be telling the audience, please take back your tears.
, how can there be so much suffering, hatred, misery, and misery? It’s just a matter of living.
After returning home, Roger packed up his clothes, put them in his bag, and sat down at the dining table. There were already two prepared dishes and a bowl of soup on the dining table.
He naturally picked up the soup and drank it.
Sister Tao came out with a plate of fish and reminded Roger to get a mat.
The two of them didn't have much communication, but they seemed to have an extremely good understanding.
Sister Tao prepared the meal and brought it over. Before it arrived, Roger's hand had already been stretched out.
After the meal, while sitting on the sofa in the living room, Roger wiped his hands and Sister Tao prepared some fruit for him after the meal.
Considering that the two have lived together for so many years, it is understandable.
For Sister Tao, she is used to this kind of life. She has been living like this for so many years.
Roger also seemed to be used to being served by Sister Tao.
Sister Tao was in the kitchen, made a bowl of rice, mixed in some leftover vegetables, and stood there to eat.
Although she has stayed in the Liang family for many years, logically speaking, even a servant has become a family member, but she still abides by her duties as a servant and does not serve meals!
"How long will it take to go this time?" Sister Tao asked while eating her meal.
"Two days!" Roger said casually while eating fruit.
"Well, I haven't eaten beef tongue for a long time." Roger suddenly said.
"You still want to build a bridge? Don't eat it if you haven't eaten it for a long time. I've already asked you to eat crab roe today. You can't eat beef tongue. Don't eat it!" Sister Tao's words revealed a lot.
But Roger still said: "I want to eat it, braised!"
Sister Tao snorted angrily.
The way the two get along feels quite strange.
They are masters and servants, but they don't look like masters and servants.
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