My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 1240 Hu Que has a nest and a pigeon, and the brave dancer is not afraid of difficulties!

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"Old Wu, why don't you, you are so mean--"

Marco Muller, a bald-headed ghost with a scholarly demeanor in gold-rimmed glasses, came over with a red face and a red-faced Liaobei accent, full of grievances.

"What happened to the old horse?"

Wu Xiaozu turned his head and raised his eyebrows at the breezy old Mouzi, "What's going on?"

"Lao Ma started to serve as the chairman of the Locarno Film Festival this year, and plans to elevate this film festival with the longest history in Europe to the level of the three major film festivals." Lao Mouzi raised his hand and whispered in his ear.

No?

You are already so loud, why do you still have ears?
As for the four major film festivals in Europe?
There can be five of the four heavenly kings, not to mention the three major film festivals?
"Is this a good thing?" Wu Xiaozu, who aspires to be the biggest prostitute in the East and the West...a cultural communication ambassador, suddenly shines.

This……

We make films, we make promotions, and now even the chairman of the awards is our own.

From now on, Chinese-speaking actresses don't have the title of actress when they come out, and they are embarrassed to say hello to people when they go out.

"Actually, things are complicated..."

Lao Mouzi took a sip of Italian wine, then pointed to the pasta on the buffet warming plate, and said to the waiter, "Is there any tomato sauce..."

"Long story short."

Wu Xiaozu gave him a hand, for fear that the Italian waiter would throw spaghetti in his face.

Eating noodles in Italy requires tomato sauce~~~ This is as abominable as making mapo tofu with strawberries in front of people in Sichuan Province.

Are you polite?
Old Zhang!

"poverty."

Mou thought for a while, and briefly described the current situation of Marco Muller.

That doesn't really need a long story, does it?

"We can think of a way in terms of money. After all, it is an international film festival, and it is not a problem to attract investment." Wu Xiaozu smiled and clinked wine glasses with Lao Ma.

"That's why I'm looking for you, the God of Wealth. I heard Lao Zhang say that you invested in him... In fact, I can decide to authorize you with the relevant peripherals of the film festival." Marco Muller said very sincerely.

Housing prices can't go up, stock up on parking spaces in advance?
Wu Xiaozu looks like an unscrupulous developer at first glance.

But this is indeed a good suggestion for him.

"In the future, I will recommend excellent works to participate in the exhibition first. Of course, in terms of business cooperation, we can also reach a cooperative relationship with the Chinese Film Awards, so as to attract investors from Asia..." Wu Xiaozu helped out with an idea.

If a cooperation can be reached, then this will undoubtedly become the main channel for the export of Chinese-language films.

Different from the previous life at the same time, this life has Wu Xiaozu holding high the banner of foreign affairs. Some leading works in Chinese have achieved outstanding results in the West, including Liu Weizhen's "Suit Thug" series, which have achieved good results in the old revolutionary bases of France, the Netherlands and other places.

Especially in the old revolutionary areas, this kind of fierce action film has a good market performance.

"Looking back, you chatted with Brother Zhen about the distribution, and I really hope that more excellent Chinese works will be noticed in Europe.

Not only the works of those famous directors, but also newcomers.Now there are many young people worthy of training in Chinese, and I have the opportunity to introduce them to you. "Wu Xiaozu is very good at discovering new teas, now there is a stage to increase the popularity of new teas, why not do it?
If the director is not famous, it may be worse than if the actor is not popular.

Perhaps, Wu Xiaozu is indeed unable to save Hong Kong films Yu Jiangqing, but it is still duty-bound to discover more outstanding filmmakers - not only those who are famous in previous lives, but also those who have been buried by history.

The Asia Rising Stars Project is launching a 'short film' project, in order to discover those talents who do not have the capital and ability to make feature films.It can be regarded as a small loan for the director's class...

What is the godfather of Asian movies!Tactical back!
"Of course, if you need, I can also introduce Harvey to you." Xiaozu Wu glanced at Harvey Weinstein who was walking not far away.

"Forget it, this guy is a vampire. He has cheated several European directors. You don't know, he is now named 'Big Scissors' in the literary and art circles. I don't know how many people hate him for touching his own works."

Marco Muller shrugged, "Not everyone can get along with him like you.

You know, these Yankees are always used to doing things in a dirty way.In the end, he will impose accusations on you.I feel sorry for the situation with the Soviets, and it can be expected that when the world loses him, the bald eagle will truly be a giant. "

As a veteran leftist, Marco Muller shook his head, "That's why I don't want to deal with people like them. Movies are business, but definitely not just business."

Harvey's reputation didn't emerge until later generations... In fact, in the 80s and 90s, he became the "tyrant" that many filmmakers mentioned.

All the works purchased or released by Miramax will be re-trimmed by Harvey's big scissors.

Of course, he did it to meet the requirements of the North American market or awards.However, there is still a lack of recognition.

Unless your movie is so good that he can't handle it.

This kind of thing is like when the bald eagle says that you have weapons of mass destruction, you better really have them... Otherwise-Little Tongliao Khan will tell you the consequences of those people and countries.

"By the way, I heard Lao Zhang talk about your new play, how is it going, how are you preparing? Amei knows that you have a new work, and she is very looking forward to it. To be honest, she is full of praise for your "Lover". "

Marco Muller said rather carelessly: "Actually, the style of your work is indeed in line with the requirements of European film festivals. You can try more different film festivals... Don't simply limit yourself to the three major..."

Amei refers to Duhamel. In fact, her original name is Marie-Pierre Duhamel-Muller. Duhamel's name was given by Xie Jin...I am a famous Chinese culture and film scholar in Europe.

Both she and Marco Muller were among the first European scholars studying in China, and of course, she was also Marco Muller's wife.

Seeing Marco Muller seriously caring about Wu Xiaozu's works, Lao Zhang smiled beside him.

Wu Xiaozu couldn't help but laugh too.

This guy doesn't care about drinking.

"Old Ma, my new film has already been handed over to Harvey. He may prefer Cannes or Venice. And... you are pulling a film for your own film festival at the Venice Film Festival dinner... I am afraid of movies The chairman of the festival will come to find you as soon as possible..." Wu Xiaozu joked narrowly, avoiding the other party's invitation.

"I just said, Americans are nothing." Marco Muller couldn't help complaining.

"However, Old Wu, based on the relationship between me and you, you must come to participate in your new play if you have the opportunity."

Marco Muller is still not giving up.

From his point of view, Wu Xiaozu is in the golden age of film creation, and even said that he has not yet reached the real peak.There is great potential for development, after all, he is only under 30 years old.

Moreover, with his current status, he is exactly the type of director that the Locarno Film Festival lacks.

"Old Ma, this is Andrew Lau (刘伟敪), this is Herman (Qiu Litao)..." Wu Xiaozu beckoned his apprentices and grandchildren to introduce them to Marco Muller one by one, and also introduced them to other European filmmakers .

While making connections, Wu Xiaozu also helped his disciples pave the way.

The changes in the living environment of each director in this life, as well as the collision of ideas, will definitely not be exactly the same as in the previous life. Wu Xiaozu hopes that under his own training, they can surpass the achievements of the previous life.

Directors need both talent and opportunities.

Trapped in that small pool on Hong Kong Island, it may indeed retain the so-called "Hong Kong style", but in fact, under the general trend, it is indeed like a castle on the beach, which cannot withstand beating...

At this time, Hong Kong Island filmmakers are like the golden generation of basketball going to the United States.

Even playing as a substitute in the NBA is actually a kind of learning...

Wu Xiaozu hopes to present more outstanding Chinese directors or actors.In comparison, although it is difficult for a director to get started as a behind-the-scenes worker, it is better to stand still.

Moreover, many Asian directors in later generations have indeed thrived in Hollywood.

Whether or not Chinese-language films can go global is not simply determined by the film itself, but it is actually easier for Chinese-language filmmakers to go global.Especially in this day and age, it's easier.

Because the market for Chinese filmmakers is shrinking.

Unlike later generations.

The mainland market is enough so that many of our directors do not need to go out, because serving 14 billion people is already great enough.That's because we have a market.

But this era is different.

North America is the largest economic market in the world. If you don’t take the opportunity to play a few more at this time, what are you waiting for? ?

...

"Is he Wu Xi?"

In the corner, a tall woman with blond hair and long legs cast her eyes on Wu Xiaozu, who was joking with several filmmakers not far away, and looked back at Harvey, who was low-key in front of him, with a questioning expression.

"Hmm~" Harvey shrugged and sipped his red wine, "Uma~ Wu is not a person who changes his mind easily. He has already decided to use that Chinese woman in his new film."

Looking over, Gong Li, who was wearing a black low-cut dress, was crouching in Wu Xiaozu's arms, trembling with laughter.

"How do you know if you don't try it? Besides, as you said, his new play has a great chance of success." The tall, Nordic-looking woman took the initiative to clink the wine glass with Harvey, raising the unique whites of her eyes, "Besides, don't you Don't you want me to help you seduce him?"

"I'd rather you seduce me, sweetheart."

Harvey glanced at the other party, but seeing that the other party didn't care at all, he turned serious and said in a low voice: "Believe my vision, he will definitely succeed in Hollywood. As his partner, I know him better than anyone else." ability and energy... If you can become his pillow, I think success is not far away from you. Of course, don’t forget our deal.”

"Don't worry, I won't forget. I hope you don't forget what you promised me." The blond Nordic woman shrugged, drank the red wine in her glass, and gently brushed the red wine from her lips with her tongue.

Putting down the wine glass, gently untied the blond hair, shook it lightly, twisted his waist and walked towards Wu Xiaozu.

　I drank too much last night...I drank until four o'clock in the middle of the night...Spain is really finished!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)