Although he is very unhappy with the Japanese's stubborn refusal to admit their guilt on the issue of World War II, Zhang Yimou also knows that Ichikawa Kun is a very good director. His experience in directing literary and artistic films is unique in Japan and is rare.
opponent.*
This time, Kun Ichikawa's "Heita Tongluo" was also shortlisted for the main competition section of the Berlin Film Festival. Zhang Yimou didn't feel surprised at all when he met Kun Ichikawa at the airport.
At that moment, Zhang Yimou said very politely: "It turns out to be Mr. Ichikawa. I am also very happy to meet Mr. Ichikawa here. Please go first."
This is actually a kind of respect for Ichikawa Kun's decades of film experience. After all, Ichikawa Kun is now in his seventies and can be regarded as a veteran of the film festival. This is Zhang Yimou's respect for the film itself. And at this time
Ichikawa Kun is also very polite. He knows that he has been making movies for a few more years and is considered Zhang Yimou's senior. According to the rules in the industry, it doesn't matter if he is ahead of the curve.
But Zhang Yimou is a national director level director in China. He is one of the few award-winning directors in the Asia-Pacific region. Even Akira Kurosawa dare not say that he can beat Zhang Yimou. Therefore, Mr. Ichikawa Kun is very polite.
He took Zhang Yimou with him because Zhang Yimou was qualified to go with him.
As for Zhang Ziyi and Ye Ming, Ichikawa Kun didn't even ask what was going on. Because these two young actors were simply not qualified for Ichikawa Kun to ask. This is also the rule of the entertainment industry.
Just like Zhang Yimou would not easily ask who the actors who came with Ichikawa Kun are. If the person who followed Zhang Yimou was Gong Li, then Ichikawa Kun would naturally be more polite. And Gong Li is also in this class
Jury President of the Glass Film Festival.
I don’t know if this is a coincidence or a deliberate arrangement of the film festival. Anyway, if you compare the identities and status of Ye Ming and Zhang Ziyi with Gong Li, there seems to be no comparison in the eyes of major international directors.
Gong Li is an Eastern goddess-level existence in the eyes of Western audiences.
Even if Zhang Yimou and Ichikawa Kun did not deliberately let go of their strong aura, Ye Ming could still feel the strong pressure from the two international directors. Being able to stand in Berlin Film
None of the directors in this land are economical.
Therefore, at this time, Ye Ming also came with a learning attitude, but Zhang Ziyi was a little unhappy at this time. She was Zhang Yimou's person. Following Zhang Yimou in the past year, wherever he went, he was praised by all the stars.
The hospitality.
But how can one endure Ichikawa Kun's indifferent eyes? In fact, in Ichikawa Kun's eyes, there was no trace of Zhang Ziyi's body, as if Zhang Ziyi was like transparent air.
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Therefore, at this time, Zhang Ziyi walked a few movies and walked behind Zhang Yimou and Ichikawa Kun, closely next to the two people. At this time, Zhang Ziyi was a little unconvinced and planned to be a great Japanese director.
There is a chance to show his face in front of you.
However, at this time, who knew that Ichikawa Kun turned around and glanced at Zhang Ziyi, and then said to Zhang Yimou: "Zhang Sang, your actor is a little unruly. You need to give him some guidance, otherwise it won't be the best at the film festival."
There is a possibility of losing face.
I'm afraid it won't be beautiful then." This was Ichikawa Kun's heartfelt words. It didn't give Zhang Ziyi any face. The so-called uncomfortable rule is actually just a rule in the entertainment industry. This rule is about the order of steps, Ichikawa Kun
He is qualified to go ahead of everyone's sins. Of course, Zhang Yimou has strong achievements as a background and is qualified to go with Ichikawa Kun. Even if the reporter saw something, it is not possible at this time.
Nothing to say.
But if it is Zhang Ziyi walking behind two people, then in such a situation, it becomes a bit illegal. Behind the director is an actor, and even if they are actors, there is a status difference.
The real people who can walk behind Zhang Yimou and Ichikawa Kun are Ye Ming and Yakusho Koji. In terms of achievements, Ye Ming is the Golden Horse Best Actor, and Yakusho Koji is the best actor in the Tokyo film industry in 1997. Of course
Speaking of Yakusho Koji, Chinese audiences may not be familiar with it, but when it comes to a movie starring him, everyone should be very familiar with it.
That is "Paradise Lost" by Junichi Watanabe.
But Ye Ming is still a singer who won the title of king in one battle, and his achievements as a singer are not inferior to those in movies. The most important thing is that Ye Ming is one of the five judges for the [Harry Potter] casting, although it is Ye Ming himself.
I understand what the inside story of this casting is like, but at this time, it seems to others that Ye Ming is still valued by Time Warner.
Therefore, in the entertainment industry that is based on seniority, Ye Ming has the greatest influence among many actors.
At this time, Ichikawa Kun glanced at Mr. Ye Ming and said, "Ye Sang, you better come over, otherwise, everyone should not go out."
Although Yakusho Koji himself is a bit older and is also the best actor at the Tokyo International Film Festival, Director Ichikawa spoke up. At this time, Yakusho Koji also very politely gave way.
Although Zhang Yimou did not speak gloomily, he still said in a somewhat stiff tone: "Xiao Zhang should walk behind the Yakusho Kosi." Obviously, Zhang Ziyi is not qualified to walk in second place. The rules are the rules, so
, Zhang Ziyi was only qualified to walk in the third position, walking behind Yakusho Koji. Under Zhang Ziyi’s inner angry prayer, Ye Ming unceremoniously walked in the second position, while Yakusho Koji was very
He politely walked behind Ye Ming.
The rules are like this. In China, Zhang Yimou can promote Zhang Ziyi to go with him, but this is Germany, this is the Berlin International Film Festival, so in a situation like this, the rules should be like this. That is what kind of rules should be followed.
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When I walked out of the gate, I was greeted by a BMW, which was a special car from the Berlin Film Festival. Directors and actors from the competition units who came to Berlin were all picked up by the organizing committee in special cars.
Generally, directors and actors will call the organizing committee before boarding the plane in their own country. It is easy to find out when the plane will arrive. Therefore, the pick-up is relatively timely. At this time, see
The car to pick up Zhang Yimou hadn't arrived yet. Director Ichikawa Kun said very politely: "Zhang Sang, why don't you and I go there first, and let them take a taxi together later."
At this time, the difference in status was also shown. Those who were qualified to sit in a car by themselves, Zhang Yimou, Ye Ming'e, Zhang Ziyi, were still barely qualified. Just when Zhang Yimou was about to refuse, a Maybach car
It drove over, and the same staff from the Berlin International Film Festival came to pick us up. At this time, Zhang Yimou smiled a little proudly and said: "We appreciate Mr. Ichikawa's kindness, and the Advisory Committee also sent a car to pick us up.
,see you later.”
Although the BMW arrived first, Ichikawa Kun and the others did not get on the car early. Therefore, under such circumstances, Zhang Yimou took Ye Ming, Zhang Ziyi and two staff members to get into the Maybach. This
At that time, Ichikawa Kun's face looked a little unhappy.
And Yakusho Koji stood up from behind and said: "Director Ichikawa, what do you mean by the people from the Berlin International Film Festival? Our pick-up car is a BMW, and Zhang Yimou's car is a Maybach?"
Ichikawa Kun snorted and said: "What do you mean? This is the rule of the Berlin International Film Festival. How much does a BMW cost? It is US$780,000 or US$80,000. But the cheapest Maybach costs more than US$900,000. Yes.
Ten times that of BMW.
This is a tradition. Among the more than 20 films participating in the main competition, only the directors and actors of the five most promising films are eligible to be picked up by the Maybach. The remaining less promising directors can only
I used a BMW.
This is also an unspoken rule of the Berlin International Film Festival, no matter who you are, you must abide by it."
Yakusho Koji said a little unconvinced: "This is simply discrimination. Mr. Ichikawa, can you endure this tone?"
Ichikawa Kun snorted and said: "What's the point? If someone can ride in a Maybach, that's their ability, let alone Zhang Yimou. Don't you know what kind of car the chairman of the film festival picks up and drops off? Rolls-Royce, noble car, no
Even if you have a certain social status and money, you can't buy a car. And do you know who the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival is? It's Gong Li, the woman behind Zhang Yimou, Zhang Yimou filmed, Gong Li starred, and she was once a member of China
A golden sign of the movie, the two of them have this strength. You must maintain enough respect for capable opponents, and then work hard to push yourself to surpass them. Otherwise, you will always be a Japanese star, and Ba will become
International superstar. Do you understand?"
This is Ichikawa Kun's personal words and deeds. The purpose is to make Japan more open-minded stars. After hearing this, Yakusho Koji immediately nodded very politely and said: "Hi, thank you Director Ichikawa for your teaching. Koji will remember it."
In the heart.”
For Rolls-Royce, it is said that the entire engine is made by hand, and for Shota cars, it is said that most of them are made by hand. And even if it is produced, the entire car has to go through five thousand miles of testing. A true aristocrat among local cars, it is unbeatable in the high-end car market. Even Maybach and Bentley are slightly inferior to Rolls-Royce.
It can be said that in the world, Rolls-Royce is the representative of aristocratic status. Using this to pick up and drop off the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival, what else can Yakusho Koji say? There is nothing he can do.
The starting price of a Rolls-Royce is one million U.S. dollars. A noble status naturally comes with a noble price.
Seeing that Yakusho Koji accepted the lesson humbly, Ichikawa Kun nodded with satisfaction.
In fact, in Ichikawa Kun's heart, he was also very unconvinced. Zhang Yimou was afraid. Why should Zhang Yimou use a Maybach to pick him up and drop him off, but he only had a BMW? At this moment, Ichikawa Kun's heart was full of bitterness. (To be finished. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!