After "The Sun Also Rises" was shortlisted for the main competition of the 64th Venice Film Festival and held a grand press conference immediately, in less than a month, Jiang Wen not only took the trouble to accept one round after another.
After a round of interviews, a grand cocktail party was held before departure. Not only all the main creators of the crew were present, but also Jiang Wen and others came to cheer for the show. Of course, reporters from major media were also indispensable.
Let’s all carry the fancy sedan!
For example, Wang Shuo said: "I don't think this matter is big at all." The implication is that Jiang Wen will definitely win the award.
Finally, in an interview with reporters, Jiang Wen said with a smile: "The film festival is a collection of films. In fact, it is like going to a market. There are people who make films and people who sell films, so there must be people who win money and people who lose money."
When a reporter asked if he was confident about winning this award, Jiang Wen used a Song poem to describe his state of mind: "I see how charming Qingshan is, and I expected Qingshan to be like this when he sees me."
Compared with the high-profile of "The Sun Also Rises", another mainland shortlisted film "A Tale of Two Donkeys" seems to be quiet. Director Diao Yinan himself is not good at words, while the producer Xinhao Media and the starring He Xin deliberately keep a low profile.
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On the one hand, it is too lazy to rush for the show; on the other hand, it is mainly because the scale of the two dramas is different. One has a low cost of only a few million, but the other has a large investment of more than 60 million.
It was obvious that Jiang Wen was anxious. After all, he was under considerable pressure with such a large investment, especially when he was kicked out when he signed up for Cannes.
But having said that, they are so high-profile, and at the same time, their appearance is indeed a bit ugly. They, who are born in a large courtyard, are always aloof and pretentious. Making fun of one and looking down on that will inevitably give people a pretentious look.
A feeling of overdoing it.
At the same time, as the two heroines Zhou Yun and Kong Wei in "The Sun Also Rises" under Orange Sky 18, various photos and news have been frequently seen in major media.
It will be said later that both beauties have won the favor of famous domestic designers and will have custom-made Chinese-style shirts to compete in Venice.
After a while, Kong Weidao's international temperament was hyped up, attracting many big-name fashion magazines to invite him to shoot, and top international jewelers even sponsored multiple sets of pure diamond jewelry worth millions.
I have to say that in terms of hype, maybe ten Chang Jihongs together would not be able to match Wang Jinghua. Sister Hong has always believed that actors should speak for themselves with their works, rather than all kinds of fancy hype.
Tang Wei deliberately kept a low profile, waiting for him to become a blockbuster in Venice, but Tong Yali, a newbie, was a bit miserable. She had no favor from famous domestic designers, no invitations from many big-name fashion magazines, and no sponsorship from top international jewelers.
.Following He Xin in obscurity, I had a celebration and practice banquet with my two sisters and their daughters the night before, and boarded a flight to Venice with the company the next afternoon.
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"I don't feel any pressure at all when I come here this time. I mainly come to enjoy the movie."
Upon arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport, reporters were waiting to come forward for interviews. He Xin answered the reporters' questions with a very relaxed look.
This time, four Chinese-language films were shortlisted for the main competition unit. At the same time, Johnnie To's "Detective" and Lu Yue's "The Novel" were also shortlisted in the Horizon Section, as well as works by Director Jia Ke and Du Haibin in the Documentary Section. In addition, the closing film also included
It is a co-production film "Heaven's Mouth". It has many Chinese elements, and the national pride was overwhelming for a while, which naturally attracted many reporters from domestic media.
When asked how he felt about starring in a Chinese-language film in Venice. He Xin, who was wearing a black T-shirt and carrying a small suitcase with him, smiled very cooperatively and said: "I'm so happy! Director Jiang Wen is there."
, there are director Li Yu, director Li Kangsheng, director Johnnie To, and "Novel" directed by Lu Yue. You all know that I have had a pleasant cooperation with director Lu Yue. I heard that his film was released eight years ago
It’s done. The male and female protagonists in it are handsome guys... Bah, they are Teacher Wang Zhiwen and Wang Tong. These two are actors that I particularly like and admire. I am particularly looking forward to this movie. Of course, there is also "Umbrella" directed by Du Haibin.
, and "Heaven's Mouth", so many Chinese people gathered together, it was really a lively scene."
Even the reporters at the scene thought there was nothing wrong with his low-key answer. After asking him in a routine manner: Are you confident about winning the prize? When he got the answer from the other party, "Being able to go to Venice is a victory!" "The important thing is to participate!"
After that, he actually didn’t ask any more questions.
After all, Li Yu's "Lust, Caution" and Jiang Wen's "The Sun" are currently recognized by Chinese media reporters as the favorites to win awards. As for Li Kangsheng's "Help Me, God of Love" and Diao Yinan's "Two Donkeys", although they were later
The film has the blessing of He Xin, but compared with the previous two blockbuster films, it seems to be a notch behind.
The mighty team of more than ten people included nearly twenty large suitcases, filling the two business cars and a van brought by Chen Zhixi to the brim.
"Our special media sessions are scheduled for the afternoon of September 3rd and the morning of September 4th. There are two sessions in total. In addition, Mr. Dutron of MK2 said that their company's general manager, Mr. Natana Kamiz, hopes to meet you.
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In the car, Chen Zhixi began to report to He Xin the current work progress and some arrangements.
Now, as the assistant to the CEO of Xinhao Media, she and Xiao Douding arrived in Venice two days in advance. In addition to making a front stop, the main reason was to sell the film.
Xiao Douding's fiancé, or live-in boyfriend Song Ge, serves as a representative of the publisher Bona. As for Yu Dong himself, he is personally responsible for the global promotion of Jiang Wen's "The Sun".
"Mr. Kamiz wants to see me? What do you have to talk to me about? Isn't Mr. Hu solely responsible for selling the film?" He Xin said in surprise.
Duteron, whom I had contacted before, was only the vice president in charge of distribution of MK2. He was probably a professional manager with a small shareholding. The surname Kamiz meant that he was the real big boss of MK2, because he was the largest producer and distributor of artistic films in France.
The founder of MK2 is Marin Kamiz.
In fact, he is not willing to deal with those foreigners, mainly because of the language barrier. Even if they meet, he has to bring Xiao Douding with him as a translator. Moreover, Xiao Douding is far more experienced than him in many things, so let him come forward to talk to Natana Kamiz.
Dealing with it is a bit redundant.
However, there was nothing he could do to sell the film. He couldn't help but laugh: "I haven't even watched the movie yet. Are they so confident in our movie?"
Chen Zhixi also smiled and said: "Mr. Hu is currently discussing with the organizer to see if we can set up a small-scale special preview venue before the opening."
"Is this okay?"
Although he had been to Venice, and had attended Berlin twice and Cannes twice before, this was the first time He Xin had heard of such an operation, and he was inevitably a little surprised.
"Mr. Hu said that our premiere is scheduled to be late, so we have to find a way to get an opportunity to show it in advance. Besides, it all depends on people!"
"The opening is tomorrow night, can you make it in time?"
"I don't know yet. Anyway, I'm treating a dead horse as a living horse!"
Tired from the journey and with a seven-hour jet lag, Sister Hong and Diao Yinan, including the accompanying stylists, makeup artists, photographers, etc., started to take a nap as soon as they got in the car. But it was Tong Yali, a newbie, who came to the legendary hotel for the first time.
Venice is just like when He Xin and Li Bing came to Berlin for the first time. They are like country bumpkins who have never seen the world and are very curious about everything.
She still seemed very energetic. While looking curiously at the scenery outside the car window, she also pricked up her ears to eavesdrop on the conversation between He Xin and Chen Zhixi.
After finally waiting for the conversation between the two to end, she couldn't wait to ask: "Sister Chen Xi, is Venice fun?"
She and Chen Zhixi are also classmates. Chen Zhixi is two grades higher than her. Although they don't have much contact at school, when they were filming "Two Donkeys", Chen Zhixi was an assistant producer and the relationship between the two was quite good.
"Of course it's fun. This is a very famous tourist city in the world, especially during the film festival." Chen Zhixi said with a smile.
"Really?" Tong Yali's eyes were full of longing.
She is actually very relaxed. A newbie like her is very self-aware and knows that she has no hope of winning the prize. She came to Venice just to see the world and to show off in front of the whole world.
She knew that she was not as good as Tang Wei. Of course, it would be better if she could become famous internationally. If not, she would be considered a rising star at home. Since the announcement of the nomination for "Two Donkeys", she has received offers from several TV series.
The scripts, and they all have the roles of the second and third female characters, which is already very satisfying for her who is still in her senior year.
Chen Zhixi, who was much more mature than her, saw her cute look and said with a smile: "I have been very busy these two days. After the film festival opens, I will take you to have fun. You can't come here in vain."
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"Yes, yes, sister Chen Xi, thank you!" the little rookie said gratefully.
Marco Polo Airport is not far from the city. After crossing the sea-crossing bridge, you will reach the main city of Venice. Transportation in Venice is by cruise ships, and cars are prohibited.
As soon as you cross the sea-crossing bridge, you will find the cruise ship terminal and parking lot. All cars entering the island must park in the parking lot. In addition to cars, cruise ships, and trains, most tourists, including supplies needed on the island, are transported by train.
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There is also a large car rental company next to the train station. The two business cars and a van that Chen Zhixi came to pick up at the airport were rented from here.
After coming off the cross-sea bridge, the convoy drove directly into the parking lot of the car rental company. The group got off the car and dragged their luggage to the Ailogi Marinella Hotel, which is only more than 100 meters away from the parking lot. This place belongs to the Santa Croce District.
, compared to the famous San Marco district and Lido Island, where the film festival is held, hotel room prices are relatively cheaper.
When He Xin, Ning Hao, Xiao Douding, and Song Ge came to Venice for the first time with "Incense", they also stayed in this hotel. Moreover, the rivers in Venice are intertwined, and there are cruise ship terminals everywhere.
San Marco area and Lido Island are actually very convenient.