"The shortlist for the 64th Venice International Film Festival has been announced, a bumper harvest for Chinese-language films..."
"The National Master is the chairman, and eight Chinese-language movies are vying for favor..."
"Sixth generation emerging director Diao Yinan + double gold medal winner He Xin, "A Tale of Two Donkeys" was surprisingly shortlisted..."
As soon as the shortlist was announced, major domestic entertainment media immediately became excited. To be honest, these days, the Chinese people still continue the tradition of being extremely unconfident, and they are often extremely excited when such domestic elements appear on the international stage.
Of course, if you insist that "Lust, Caution" is a Chinese film, there is no problem. After all, this film, from the actors to a large part of the funding, comes from China. But on the official website of the Renjia Film Festival, it is clearly listed as a Chinese film.
A good American movie.
"What, hold a press conference? No need, it's just a shortlist, there's no need. Reporters will definitely ask you if you are confident of winning the award? How to answer this question? What if you come back empty-handed in the end?
That's too embarrassing. I think we should keep a low profile..."
"What, Jiang Wen is going to hold a press conference... Well, he is Jiang Wen after all, a great director! A great actor! Who are Diao Yinan and I? It's normal for them to win awards. For us, we can be shortlisted.
This is already the greatest victory... Mr. Yu, Brother Dong, there is no need for us to be so high-profile, okay?"
He Xin was carrying the vegetables he had just bought from the vegetable market in one hand, and was talking to Yu Dong on the phone with his mobile phone in the other. At two o'clock in the morning this morning, as soon as the Venice Film Festival shortlist was announced, Yu Dong called after him early in the morning.
Old Yu sighed again, why was he so obsessed with it in the first place that he didn't participate in the investment in "A Tale of Two Donkeys"? The original investment for this film was only about five million, and it was definitely cheap and good. Even if it was a total loss, it would be better to change it to Venice.
Being shortlisted for the main competition section of the film festival is definitely an extremely cost-effective thing.
You must know that Yu Dong is now preparing to send Bona to the NASDAQ for listing. If Bona is the producer of "Two Donkeys", it will definitely be a bonus. What's more, "Two Donkeys" this time
Shortlisted for the main competition unit, I am afraid it is another classic case of using small things to make a big difference.
Of course, he did not gain nothing this time. After all, Xinhao Media and Bona are still strategic partners, and Bona is still the publisher of "Tale of Two Donkeys".
And this time Bona is also in the limelight. Two of the four Chinese-language films shortlisted for the main competition of the Venice Film Festival are from mainland China. They are all distributed by Poly Bona. And they all passed the censorship in a serious manner.
, represents the image of Chinese films in the international arena openly and openly, unlike many underground films that poked fun at it in the past, which always made people very embarrassed.
As for why Jiang Wen is so high-profile, he can't wait to hold a press conference to build momentum as soon as the shortlist is announced?
Anyone with a discerning eye will understand that "The Sun Also Rises" is Jiang Wen's comeback film after being banned for five years, and it is said that it took him ten years to sharpen his sword. The production cost was as high as 60 million, enough to make twelve "Double Movies".
"The Donkey".
At the Cannes Film Festival, Jiang Wen was full of confidence. He just missed out on the Palme d'Or and only won the Grand Jury Prize, which he regrets to this day. He originally wanted to win the Palme d'Or again with "The Sun".
He launched an attack on the Palme d'Or. As a result, he didn't even make the shortlist, which was a huge loss of face.
It is a trivial matter for Jiang Wen to lose face, but several major investors are in a hurry! It is also Langbi, Lou Ye is very stable, and can squeeze into the main competition section of the three major European festivals every time, even if the domestic film ban, they rely on overseas
The income can maintain a balance of payments and make a small profit.
But there are too many uncertainties about Jiang Wen, and this time a total of 60 million was wasted. Fortunately, Marco Müller gave him face this time, and Venice accepted it if Cannes didn't like it. If he can win the award by then,
Then at least there is a certain guarantee in terms of overseas income.
At the same time, investors want to copy the successful example of "Sunny Days" back then and try their best to make breakthroughs in the domestic box office.
It’s no wonder that at the subsequent press conference, Jiang Wen shamelessly flattered the National Master, saying, “It’s up to the person to plan, and it’s up to the plan to succeed.” The latter person was referring to the chairman of the current Venice Film Jury——
National Preceptor Ah Mou.
Then he talked about something: "When "If You Have Something to Say" was finishing filming, I left a message to the national teacher: "Ten years ago, I followed you to the countryside (to film "Red Sorghum"), and ten years later I followed you to the city (to film "Red Sorghum").
If you have something to say, say it well"), in ten years...'Now that ellipsis can be filled in, he is waiting for me at the Venice Film Festival!"
Finally, he seriously warned those media who asked whether Guo Shi would be "favoritous": "Guo Shi is the pride of Chinese films. There is no need for him to open a backdoor for the only mainland Chinese film shortlisted!"
Damn, he actually pretended that "A Tale of Two Donkeys" did not exist, and made a big mistake. Although he was reminded by the media on the spot, he expressed his apology for "A Tale of Two Donkeys" on the spot, but his perfunctory attitude obviously did not make the film
Keep small-production movies in mind.
This made both He Xin and Diao Yinan quite unhappy.
Of course, these are all things for later.
"Okay, Brother Dong, I have another call coming in. Let's talk later!"
He Xin is currently busy dealing with friends from all walks of life who have called to congratulate him after hearing the news. It is only seven o'clock in the morning, and he has already received several calls during one morning exercise.
He hung up the phone on Yu Dong, looked at the caller number, and couldn't help but muttered: "Little Tong, this girl is also joining in the fun!"
"This little girl made her debut and her first film was shortlisted for the Venice International Film Festival. If it were me, I would be so happy!" my girlfriend who was holding the dog leash suddenly said sourly.
"Well……"
He Xin suddenly felt that he really felt sorry for his girlfriend. After so many years, his girlfriend's biggest wish was to be able to break through on the big screen. Unfortunately, he could not help her realize it. On the contrary, "A Tale of Two Donkeys" was
I unintentionally inserted willows into the trees, and I got this girl Tong Yali's advantage in vain.
To be honest, the role of Caifeng is really just a flower vase. If he had known this, he would not have discounted much by letting his girlfriend play the role regardless of whether she was suitable or not. What's more, during this period, he witnessed the female
Through the efforts of my friends, I mysteriously discovered that the charming gaudiness that had always remained in my girlfriend was disappearing little by little, but was replaced by something that should be...
Well, he didn't know how to describe it. Maybe it should be texture and high-end, which is very suitable for the big screen. He has probably only seen this kind of feeling in big-name stars who have been famous for a long time, such as
Gong Li, Zhang Manyu, Kate the Devil, etc.
The only two people who are relatively close to him are Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun, with the former being more intense.
This shows that he still underestimated his girlfriend, Cheng Hao still has the potential to get closer to Empress Zhang and Sister Xiao Zhou. Playing the role of Caifeng is not a piece of cake.
"A Tale of Two Donkeys" has been shortlisted for the main competition, which means that the lead actor in the film automatically becomes a nominee for Best Actor and Best Actress. Of course, 99.99% of roles like Caifeng are companions, but this can also be done on Tong Yali's resume
One more thing: nominated for Best Actress at the 64th Venice International Film Festival.
Instantly, I got up to speed.
At this moment, he could only answer Tong Yali's call first.
"Brother, we are shortlisted! It's like a dream..."
"Okay, okay, I knew it earlier. Xiao Tong, I'm busy with something right now. Let's talk later!"
"Hey, brother..."
Tong Yali on the other end of the phone wanted to say something else, but he had already hung up the phone. After thinking about it, he simply turned off the phone.
"Why did you turn off your phone? What if something happens?" Cheng Hao took a look and asked.
"Don't worry about it. Even if there is something big, Xiaodouding and the others know your phone number, so they can naturally find me."
"You're not going to work today?"
"Well, I'll stay with you at home and cook two of your favorite dishes."
"Besides, hide yourself in peace, don't rely on me!"
…
When he got home, his girlfriend went to take a bath first, and he sprinkled a handful of salt on the shrimps he bought to keep them, and soaked the ribs in clean water. In the weather like late July, shrimps couldn't be kept at all, so they mainly used light salt water.
Sterilize, then cut off the shrimp whiskers, take a toothpick, poke it into the second section of the shrimp shell, and pick out the shrimp thread inside.
When finished, boil the water in the pot, add onions, ginger, and cooking wine, put the prepared shrimps into the pot and simmer for about two minutes, remove them and put them in cold boiled water with ice cubes to cool quickly, drain the water and put them in
Pour a bottle of marinade into a large Lock and Lock, submerge it completely, put it in the refrigerator, and let it soak for four or five hours. It will be ready to eat at noon.
After finishing the work, the blood in the pork ribs is almost soaked. Rinse it, drain the water, marinate it with cooking wine, ginger, green onion, light soy sauce, and cornstarch. Seal it with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. Make it at noon.
When rice is served, you can take it out and fry it directly.
After getting ready for the scene, he quickly went to take a shower and put on comfortable large pants and a pure cotton undershirt.
Nowadays, he can only wear this kind of dress at home. There is no way, he is still a public figure, no matter how down-to-earth he is, he has to dress a little more appropriately when he goes out, so as not to irritate the eyes of the audience.
At this moment, my girlfriend was sitting cross-legged on the sofa in the living room. As usual, she was holding her very bloated script, mumbling words, and dotting on the script from time to time.
He peeled the newly released crystal pears he bought two mornings, cut them into small pieces, put them on a plate, inserted a few toothpicks, and put them on the coffee table. He sat down on the single sofa next to him and looked at the woman.
The friend forked a piece of pear and put it in his mouth.
"Is it sweet?"
"Well, it's quite sweet and has enough water content."
Cheng Hao replied, her eyes never leaving the script in her hand. After a while, she felt a little numb on the top of her head. When she looked up, she saw her boyfriend sitting diagonally opposite, holding his chin in his hand and looking at her with a smile.
"Why are you looking at me?"
Cheng Hao subconsciously looked at himself, and there didn't seem to be anything wrong.
"I think you are very beautiful when you work hard!" This guy said with a smile.
When Cheng Hao heard this, he immediately rolled his eyes and cursed: "Are you sick?"
Fangzheng He Xin had long been used to it. He waved his hand and said, "No, there is something I just thought about and want to discuss with you."
"What's up?"
"I would like to discuss with Director Xiaoshuai and postpone the filming date of "A Thousand Arrows Pierce the Heart" to September 10th."
"Why?" Cheng Hao asked in surprise.
"That's what I'm thinking about. This year's Venice Film Festival will open on August 29th and end on September 8th. Why don't you come with me this time? Let's make a few custom-made dresses and go to the red carpet to take advantage of it.
It's a nice walk, and you can also go and show your support to Tangtang." He Xin said with a smile.
Cheng Hao's pen, which was still drawing lines on the script, suddenly froze. Going to the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival is such a tempting thing for most female stars, especially domestic female stars.
thing. And as her boyfriend's female companion, she doesn't need any invitation cards at all. She can justifiably walk on the red carpet of three major European festivals with her boyfriend on her arm.
But she just hesitated for a moment, then immediately shook her head and said: "Don't make any excuses. The start-up time has been decided a long time ago. Director Xiaoshuai and so many people on the crew are making preparations now. You can just say no."
Refusal..."
He Xin quickly waved his hand and interrupted: "This time the situation is different. I used to shoot other people's movies, but this time it's all my own movies, and the opportunity is rare. Director Xiaoshuai, don't worry, I'll go follow him
Say, it’s okay.”
"No!" Cheng Hao still stubbornly shook his head.
He Xin thought that she was just like before, feeling that she couldn't save her face, and wanted to continue to persuade her.
But just when he was about to open his mouth, he saw his girlfriend raised her hand and pressed it down, saying seriously: "I have no other thoughts at all right now. You have also seen that I have been preparing for the role of Li Baoli for so long this time, and I can feel it.
The energy in my heart has been rising. And I have already agreed with Director Xiaoshuai that I will join the set half a month in advance. I also want to truly experience the feeling of being a pole. Last time I experienced life
At that time, I was just observing, not trying, because I was afraid that the state would come out too early. So, don’t mention it to me about the Venice Film Festival, the red carpet, etc. I just want to play Li Baoli well with all my heart.
Role!"
"..."
He Xin looked at his girlfriend's firm eyes and stubborn lips, and was speechless for a moment.
In fact, he has already noticed that his girlfriend's current state is obvious. In jargon, she is eager for a breakthrough.
He suddenly felt very emotional. In the past, he always felt that his girlfriend was a bit vain, but her vanity was not as ostentatious as Fan Xiaopang, nor was her ambition written all over her face like Zhang Niangniang. She hid it deeper.
, does not show it easily. This is also in line with her consistent character.
But he now knows that his girlfriend is very clear-headed from beginning to end, and she knows what she wants at what time. This is easy to say, but quite difficult to do.
He could only nod his head, but at the same time, he felt admiration for his girlfriend's rationality and disdain for fame and fortune.
But at this time, she heard her girlfriend snort softly: "Anyway, one day I will walk on the red carpet with my own work!"