Zhang Yimou has a great reputation abroad, so even though the movie "Hero" has not yet been released, director Zhang still received an official invitation from the Berlin Film Festival.
Although Li Yi is not sure which awards this movie will win in the end, he knows that the movie "Hero" is the first martial arts masterpiece directed by Director Zhang. It is considered a milestone in the "Blockbuster Era" of Chinese movies, so it will definitely not be bad.
Where to go.
Thinking of this, Li Yi became a little excited.
After all, Jet Li, Zhang Manyu and others will not follow Mr. Zhang to participate in this film festival. As long as he goes to the film festival, he will be in line with foreign celebrities.
"Hey, it feels pretty good."
After Li Yi told Song Yingying and others about this matter, he also started to pack his luggage and went to Kyoto to meet Zhang Yimou.
When they met, Zhang Yimou was wearing a pair of sunglasses, sitting on a chair, sipping tea leisurely and looking at Li Yi.
Li Yi greeted, "Uncle Zhang, you are so laid-back!"
"Drinking a cup of tea in the airport restaurant is also a kind of enjoyment. Okay, let's go." Zhang Yimou stood up and prepared to leave.
Li Yi, who had just sat down, looked confused. I didn’t even take a sip!
But then he realized that the time to board the plane was almost here.
After going through security check, waiting, and getting on the plane, Li Yi sat next to Zhang Yimou.
There were not many people in first class on this flight to Berlin, so nearly half of the seats were occupied by the team led by Zhang Yimou.
Zhang Yimou looked out the window and asked Li Yi: "Xiao Yi, have you ever heard about the Berlin Film Festival?"
Li Yi checked this point online in advance.
The Berlin International Film Festival, the Cannes International Film Festival and the Venice International Film Festival are known as the three major international film festivals, and the highest award is the "Golden Bear Award".
Its purpose is to strengthen exchanges between film workers from all over the world and promote the improvement of film art.
So it is a worthwhile trip to go to the Berlin Film Festival and meet some international celebrities.
"Yeah, I know a little bit about it." Li Yi nodded and responded.
Seeing that he had done his homework, Zhang Yimou said: "That's good, but foreign media has always not rated domestic actors highly, so you have to be mentally prepared."
"I know." Li Yi chuckled, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, I'm thick-skinned, it doesn't matter, I can stand it."
"I just want you to stop being so shameless!" Zhang Yimou suddenly became serious.
Li Yi didn't quite understand, "Ah? Why."
"Don't you usually have face-slapping scenes in TV dramas?"
When Li Yi heard this, he thought to himself that this old man is quite following the trend, he even knows how to show off and slap in the face!
"Uncle Zhang has watched "Dou Po" or Chen Beixuan?" Li Yi asked.
Zhang Yimou waved his hand: "I have never seen what you mentioned, but, these are plots that are used in filming, so of course I have to be one, right? You think I always make literary films, but I also have to make them occasionally
Commercial films make money!”
After hearing what Zhang Yimou said, Li Yi used two words to describe him.
reality!
"So if the foreign media criticizes your acting skills, just slap me in the face! If you offend anyone, I will be the one to blame."
Although Zhang Yimou was smiling, he said with a straight face: "I also brought you the Qin King's dragon robe, just in case you need it."
"Copy that!" Li Yi thought to himself, he was just going to complete a task. As long as he kept a low profile, he wouldn't be caught by the media, right?
After a while, Zhang Yimou gradually dozed off.
After all, this plane takes more than ten hours, and most people really can't stand it.
After the plane landed, the team arranged the car and hotel.
After two days of rest, the Berlin Film Festival finally opens!
Zhang Yimou and Li Yi attended the meeting together.
Every artist and director will have a close-up of the red carpet when they enter the venue.
When Zhang Yimou walked into the venue, all the cameras focused on him.
Mr. Zhang was very calm, walked slowly across the red carpet, and waved to the media reporters.
When Peter Jackson saw Mr. Zhang, he immediately walked over enthusiastically.
"Hey, dear Mr. Zhang! Long time no see!" Jackson gave Zhang Yimou a big hug.
Zhang Yimou also returned the greeting and exchanged greetings.
Li Yi saw the famous director Jackson here backstage and was a little excited for a moment.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Hobbit" trilogy were both written by Peter Jackson.
"Let's invite Li Yi, the star of "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou!" the host introduced in fluent English.
Li Yi took a deep breath, then walked out from the backstage, came to the red carpet, and waved to everyone and the media.
Compared to Zhang Yimou, who had just been scrambling to take photos, Li Yi's appearance actually halved the reporters' interest.
Li Yi didn't care. He thought that after walking on the red carpet, he could sit down quietly and complete the task.
But halfway through, he heard some sounds.
"who is he?"
"It seems like the actor who played the Chinese emperor in "Hero"."
"Oh, how can such a young actor play the role of the emperor?"
Sure enough, doubts came.
Li Yi followed the steps and sat next to Zhang Yimou.
Zhang Yimou asked Li Yi: "How are you? It's your first time walking on the red carpet. Are you nervous?"
"Haha, it's okay, I don't feel anything." Li Yi calmly said.
Zhang Yimou was very satisfied with Li Yi's performance: "You are indeed a good boy and can adapt to big scenes."
"Hehe." Li Yi quipped: "I'm just thick-skinned, so it doesn't matter."
Other guests took their seats one after another. After everyone gathered, a tall man with a greasy head in a suit walked onto the stage.
He bowed first and said: "Okay, gentlemen and ladies, I am James Bond. I am very happy to meet you today. It is a joyful thing for us to gather here today."
"Okay, let's introduce the works that participated in today's competition!"
""Mr. Jones" is a movie directed by Agnieszka Holland! This movie"
"'Thank God' was directed by François Ozon!"
The numerous video introductions made Li Yi drowsy. It wasn't until he heard the host talking about heroes in blunt Chinese that he became excited.
Mr. Zhang’s "Hero" is finally going to be introduced!
For a moment, the entire audience was focused on the big screen.
The host even praised "Hero" to the highest level: ""Hero" is a visual feast. All the visual symbols about China are spared no effort to reproduce Go, calligraphy, swords, guqin, and landscapes in "Hero".
,Oh, damn, I really feel like I went to China once."
Just as the host was sighing with emotion, a foreign reporter stood up and asked directly: "Oh, as far as we know, this movie has Kung Fu Jie and Ms. Zhang Ziyi and others joining in. This is understandable, but why?
Director Zhang Yimou brought a supporting actor, Mr. Li Yi, to the film festival?"
In foreign countries, as long as you have different ideas, you can speak out directly.
So he wanted to understand why Li Yi was able to beat many movie stars to come here.
When Li Yi heard this, he sighed to himself: Damn, it’s really here.
