Cheng Hao, who was in Berlin for the first time, felt the chill here as soon as he got off the plane.
The news said that Europe encountered a once-in-a-thirty-year cold wave during this period. At this time, Berlin was colder than in previous years, and there were still scattered snow in the sky.
Because this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Film Festival, the organizers who came to pick them up enthusiastically gave each person a bouquet of flowers.
The airport lobby was greeted by a spotlight. The media reporters pointed the cameras and camera lenses at them one after another, and stuffed microphones to interview.
This is He Xin's third time coming to Berlin. The deepest feeling is that among the reporters interviewed, there are more and more Chinese journalists. I remember that he followed Wang Xiaoshuai to Berlin for the first time. There were only two or three domestic reporters.
More yellow-sex faces are Japanese, South Korea, Hong Kong and journalists from Wanwan.
The second time I came with Ning Hao, there were obviously a lot more domestic journalists. Today, almost 80% of them were from domestic journalists, and they rushed forward to squeeze out several Western Confucius reporters from the crowd.
This also indirectly proves that the motherland is becoming increasingly powerful and the Chinese have an increasingly significant presence on the international stage.
Although there were directors, photographers and other behind-the-scenes creators among the group, the reporters targeted the interviews He Xin and Cheng Hao.
"May I ask He Xin, what does it feel like to come to Berlin again?"
"Of course I'm looking forward to it, especially if I can still enjoy excellent movies from all over the world. I can't wait."
Despite taking a plane for more than ten hours, He Xin was in a good mood and spirit. While answering the question, he deliberately lit up the bouquet of flowers in his hand and smiled: "Although the weather is very cold, I feel very warm."
"Cheng Hao, is this your first time in Berlin? How do you feel?"
"Yes, I feel very friendly. It was snowing in the capital when I got on the plane, and it was snowing here when I got off the plane. This made me seem to be in the same city, which was not sincere and kind. And I just talked to the staff who came to pick us up.
After chatting, I found that the people here are as passionate and wisdom as my country and country."
Today, Teacher Cheng Hao looked up at the sky without makeup, wearing a pair of black-framed flat glasses, and a ponytail with a long hair. Because of the long-distance travel, he looked a little haggard, but he still used her friendly smile.
To the reporters around.
"Cheng Hao, as we all know, He Xin is a regular visitor to the three major European film festivals. Why have you never attended with He Xin before?"
"Sorry, I'm not a teacher He's accessory."
Cheng Hao joked with a funny joke, and said, "I still want to participate in the film festival with my own works. If I don't have my own works, I just want to show it on the red carpet, what's the point?"
Hey, who are you talking about?
In contrast, director Zhang Meng was so excited when he was interviewed, saying frankly: "I was very excited to come to Berlin this time, and it felt like I was dreaming. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Film Festival, Martin Sco
Seth and Roman Polanski are both directors I admire very much, and it was particularly surprising that I was shortlisted with them."
Several reporters who were obviously speaking Wanwan accent surrounded the photographer Zhou Shuhao and kept asking questions there.
Although no Hong Kong and Taiwan movies were shortlisted for the main competition unit this time, there were still several works in other units. For example, Hong Kong director Luo Qirui's "The Thief of Time" was shortlisted for the New Century Competition unit, competing for the Crystal Bear Award; Wanwan movie "One Page Taipei
》 and "艋舺" have also been shortlisted for other units. In addition, "The Soldier" with Big Nose Dragon, Chinese-language commercial films such as "Su Qier" directed by Yuan Baye and starring Zhao Wenche and Zhou Xun will also be released in Berlin exhibitions
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"So tired!"
As soon as he arrived at the hotel where he stayed, Cheng Hao collapsed on the sofa as if he had no bones.
He Xin directed the waiter to bring in boxes of luggage and gave the other party a tip of ten euros. Although the RMB has appreciated rapidly in the past two years, ten euros are also worth one hundred yuan, and it hurts a little if you give it out.
But who told them that they had more luggage? Their daughter-in-law only had several dresses.
"Hurry up, wash your face and clean it up, go down to eat something, and hurry up and make the time difference." He Xin urged.
"Ah? It's just afternoon, and I'm still going to go out for a walk."
"Aren't you still yelling about being tired just now?"
"It's tiring, but I don't want to sleep. Didn't you say that the most lively place here is called Crouch Street? I want to go and have a look."
As he said that, Cheng Hao was depressed and said, "Sister Qinqin is really true. Let her come over together, and she will refuse to do so."
"I'm going home for the New Year! And haven't they said that Europe has been here several times, it's not new." He Xin looked up at her and said.
"Last time in Thailand, she has been here several times, but she is having fun? Besides, this time it's the Berlin Film Festival! I don't know what she thought?" Cheng Hao said dissatisfied with pouting.
Before coming, she did some ideological work for Jiang Qinqin, just to let her come to Berlin with her. Speaking of which, Jiang Qinqin is also the second female lead in "Piano of the Steel", although she only had a few scenes left.
The camera. But for some reason, she, who is usually easy to talk to, refused this time.
"Okay, it's rare for me to go home to celebrate the New Year with my family!"
Having said that, He Xin knew in his heart that Jiang Qinqin hadn't come, she was mainly afraid of embarrassment. After all, this time she came to Europe, in addition to attending the film festival, she also had a honeymoon plan.
Take a nap in the room and have lunch in the afternoon.
Lunch is arranged in a Chinese restaurant near the hotel.
In fact, many Chinese restaurants abroad have Chinese food brands in name, and the bosses and chefs in the business are not necessarily Chinese. The so-called Chinese food they make are all Zuo Zongtang chickens, Li Hongzhang chowders and other things.
The hotel we stayed near is actually near the Movie Palace. This Chinese restaurant is quite authentic. The boss and chef are both immigrants from Guangdong. Many filmmakers from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Wanwan who come to participate in the film festival have visited.
It is said that after the national teacher won the Golden Bear Award, he held a celebration meeting in this Chinese restaurant.
I got off the plane and had a meal, which was considered a dust-washing meal. In addition, I booked the New Year’s Eve dinner for the 13th day in advance.
When they were almost finished eating, Chu Qing answered a phone call, said a few words, then covered the microphone and said to He Xin: "Brother, I made an interview with Zhalang. When will it be convenient?"
The interview with Zhalang was made an appointment early in the morning.
Because Cheng Hao is now the spokesperson for Zhalang Weibo, the two parties are currently in close contact. Moreover, domestic online media are emerging very quickly, especially in entertainment. Zhalang is currently unique.
Before going to Berlin this time, the two sides cooperated to create an official Weibo account of "Piano of Steel" in Berlin. The news from Berlin can be transmitted back as soon as possible, and interact with domestic movie fans anytime and anywhere.
He Xin pondered for a moment and said, "Just afternoon."
"Okay, then I'll inform them to come right away." Chu Qing responded.
This time, due to budget considerations, both of their assistants did not come with him, and their daily affairs were handed over to Chu Qing for their care.
The company is led by Xiaodouding, with its own publicity and Bona distribution personnel, who are responsible for promotion and film sales. In addition, stylists, clothing, photographers, etc., plus Zhang Meng and Zhou Shuhao
The main creator behind the scenes is over 10 people in the entire team. During the film festival, they eat, drink, defecate and urinate for more than ten days, but they can't get enough without more than ten or two hundred thousand euros.
Of course, Xinhao Media is a big business today. In order to save some publicity costs, Low sneaked to the Movie Palace to post posters in the middle of the night, and was almost arrested by the police.
After lunch, everyone didn't care about the jet lag and started to get busy, contacting the organizer, contacting the booth, discussing the process, and other complicated things.
Cheng Hao didn't go shopping after all. At Chu Qing's suggestion, he put on his makeup, changed into a dress and took a set of photos, and sent it back to China as soon as possible, saying that he had arrived in Berlin successfully and was looking forward to the opening of the film festival.
He Xin sat in a cafe on the second floor of the hotel and accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from Zhalang Entertainment.
The reporter Chen who ran the movie by Zhalang is also an old acquaintance. After a few greetings, reporter Chen turned on the recorder and started the interview.
"Teacher He, first of all, congratulations on your work being shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival again. This time, this is your third time. What is the difference between you and the two scramblers?"
He Xin waved his hand and said with a smile: "First of all, I want to correct it. "Piano of Steel" is not my work, it is a work by director Zhang Meng. At best, I am just an actor who starred in this movie. As for the feeling,
I can only say that when I first came to Berlin nine years ago, I didn’t know anything, I had never made a plane, and I had never left China. I followed Director Xiaoshuai to open my eyes. However, after coming to Berlin, I found that I had never done anything.
So many people from all over the world have seen the movies you acted in, and following you makes me feel like I am dreaming.
As for the second time I came to Berlin, I felt much more relaxed because we were not shortlisted for the main competition unit that time, but the Youth Forum unit. Ning Hao and I had a very simple idea at that time, and we didn’t dare to expect to win any awards, just to show it.
Let’s try to sell our movies at a good price. Strictly speaking, I came here as a producer that time, and I was more of a bystander to join in the fun.
And today... I want to enjoy it more. It’s really wonderful to be able to enjoy so many excellent movies, and to be able to gather with familiar filmmakers from all over the world!”
"Have you ever thought about winning an award, such as winning an actor?"
"Oh, I really didn't dare to think about this. Actually, I won the Best Newcomer Award when I came to Berlin for the first time. I might not think it was at the time, but now I think I'm very lucky. Every time I attend a film festival, I see
With so many outstanding actors dedicated so many outstanding performances, I think I am really insignificant. Of course, I will work hard and keep a normal mind. I hope our work will have a good harvest this time."
"Teacher He, you are too modest."
Reporter Chen praised him, and then showed a playful smile and said, "This time "Three Guns" has also been shortlisted. What do you think?"
"Well……"
He Xin couldn't help but stutter.
Speaking of the movie "Three Guns", he had never watched it in his previous life. First, he didn't like Xiao Shenyang, and second, he was really frightened by the one-sided bad reviews on the Internet. He didn't dare to watch it. He was not afraid to be careful.
Will feel nauseous.
And this time he watched the movie with the mood of trying it out.
How to say it?
If you don’t enter this industry, you won’t know how awesome the national teacher is. The works of the national teacher were originally thought that no matter how bad they are, they would not be much worse.
After watching it, he completely refreshed his lower limit of his impression of the national teacher. In the past, he always thought that "Code Named Jaguar" was the worst work of the national teacher, but now "Three Guns" finally made "Code Named Jaguar" the Chinese version.
A work that the teacher himself calls a stain on his career has been raised one level.
Of course, he couldn't tell reporter Chen that this was a bad movie. It made him feel incredible to be shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival. He could only organize some language and said tactfully: "I didn't think too much about this. In terms of genre, "Three"
"Gun" is a commercial film, and the film festivals have a rich selection of types. Among Chinese directors, the national teacher is definitely the first international influence. We should learn to respect history and predecessors in order to form a cultural accumulation.
The advanced nature played at a certain historical stage is worthy of recognition.”
Reporter Chen smiled, but did not answer him like his slightest and false answers, but kept focusing on this topic. He changed the subject and reached the main topic of today's interview: "Tell me about "The Piano of the Steel",
Why did you think of starring in such a movie?”
He Xin smiled and said, "It's a coincidence that director Liu Meng was not looking for me at the beginning, but wanted to find Cheng Hao to play the heroine of this movie. I happened to see this book and I really like Chen inside.
The character Guilin.”
Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, slowly restrained the smile on his face, and said in a nostalgic tone: "How to say it? This book tells the story of a group of small people in the heavy industrial city of Northeast China. I have lived in
In this environment, these characters are no different from the uncles and aunts of the neighbors I have been in contact with since childhood, including my parents. They are all in this kind of life state. Seeing the characters in the script is like seeing a group of living people
, I was very moved when I watched it. And I felt that I had life and feelings in this area and should be able to play the role of Chen Guilin well, so I took the initiative to recommend myself to Director Zhang Meng."
"I have interviewed Director Zhang Meng, and he said that when you created the character Chen Guilin, you injected many elements beyond his imagination into the character. Is that true?"
"Uh, this is not easy to say. I can only say that I understand and interpret this role based on the environment I have lived since childhood, referring to many people I know who have a life experience like Chen Guilin, and what specific elements are there?
, I really can't say it."
"So when filming the movie "Piano of Steel", do you have any specific feelings to share?"
“There are really many specific feelings…”
He Xin talked aloud, and the purpose of the interview was actually to promote the movie, and he really had a lot of real feelings about the movie "Piano of the Steel".
Reporter Chen asked a lot of questions about the movie "Piano of Steel", and he also answered them one by one in detail.
The interview lasted for more than an hour. As the end was approaching, reporter Chen asked another question that was not within the scope of the interview outline.
"As we all know, since "The Promise", you have been seeking transformation and developing into commercial films, and have appeared in many popular movies, but this time you took the initiative to star in an art film like "The Piano of the Steel", and it went smoothly
Come to Berlin. What do you think about the current saying that "art films can only be filmed for film festivals" circulating in society? Do you think the music is too high or too little?"
"Uh, first of all, I want to declare that the statement of seeking transformation is not accurate. When actors shape different roles, they are constantly transforming. As for commercial and artistic films, I can only say that they do not exist in my eyes.
The difference between commercial films and art films is just to see if there are any roles that suit you. In recent years, domestic commercial films have ushered in an explosive period, so I will naturally have more opportunities to act in commercial films. This is not a matter of transformation or not.
During this period, I also filmed "The Legend of the Two Donkeys", "Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart", including this "Piano of Steel". I can't transform back, right?"
He Xin smiled twice, and then said, "As for the statement you said that "art films can only be made for the film festival", I think this may be because our domestic film market thinking mode is not rich enough. In fact, movies
It is both a commodity and a cultural product. When it reaches a reasonable and successful business form, it must go beyond this level and pass on culture to show the qualities of a nation. This will be a process. For me personally, it is still the same
In other words, there is no difference between commercial and artistic films. As long as there are roles that suit me and I like, I will shoot them whether they are commercial or artistic films."