What kind of bad thoughts can the director have?

Yang Shu had to stay in Venice until the 6th to complete his official work. On the 5th, he found time to go to the trading hall of the film festival to promote "Peach".

Luo Xue was wearing a small black and gray striped suit, looking fresh and capable. She took Yang Shu and Sister Tao to greet potential customers and introduced them confidently.

"Peach", as this year's award-winning film, has sold quite well.

"Italy's publishing cooperation has been negotiated, and Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Switzerland, Spain, and the Netherlands are negotiating.

The Korean market is relatively small and has been sold out at one time.

The Argentinian publisher did not come to Venice, but has sent a letter to inquire about the price, and it is very likely that the negotiation will be concluded.

We have a very good cooperative relationship with Japan Toho, and I will go to Tokyo to negotiate in a few days.

In addition, some countries in Southeast Asia are also more interested in award-winning films. Next, we will work on them one by one. "

Japan and Europe have a relatively high acceptance of art films, while North American audiences are not so fond of it, but it is undoubtedly a very important market. Whether it is a outright sale or a cooperative release depends on the follow-up discussion.

Liu Man and Jiang Shiyu were full of energy. When they were not working, they would go shopping with Niangniang and Chen Jingyun. No one wanted to come to the trading hall.

Sister Tao came with Yang Shu, and there were not many people in the hall, so the three of them came out after walking around, looking at the scenery along the river.

The arrival of Yang Shu may not be able to promote sales. He didn't come here for no reason to express condolences. Of course, there are other things to discuss, and it is best to talk in front of Sister Tao and brainstorm.

The traditional style of Venice is well maintained. Many stone buildings have a history of thousands of years and look quite charming.

"Venice is the hometown of Marco Polo. He is probably the first person in the West to systematically tell stories about China."

Yang Shu raised his head, intending to slowly bring the topic to his goal.

Two days ago, we had breakfast together and talked about domestic and international markets. Luo Xue understood that he wanted to talk about international works, and said with a smile: "However, his travel notes have been questioned in recent years. It is suspected that he has not really been to China, but only in China. There are some stories told by hearsay in the process of doing business in Central Asia.”

"It's hard to say whether it's hearsay or not, and travel notes can never be falsified. There are people who love to argue everywhere in the world. They have to overthrow everyone's cognition to appear capable."

After a few words of gossip, Sister Tao also understood that Yang Shu was looking for a publisher to talk about his work, so she took the initiative to ask: "Then what kind of Chinese story are you going to shoot next and push it to the international market?"

"Of course it has strong Chinese elements. In fact, I really thought about it. Maybe I can shoot a very old oriental story."

"What kind of old story, like?"

Yang Shu didn't mention "Mulan", and talked freely.

"For example, the four major folk tales are the essence of our traditional culture. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, Meng Jiangnv crying over the Great Wall, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, and The Legend of the White Snake are all wonderful and rich in imagination. It's a pity."

"Four Great Folk Legends?" Luo Xue was a little surprised why this new gold medal director wanted to shoot this: "Are you serious?"

"You really listen."

Luo Xue saw that he was not that serious, and said with a smile: "These stories are all nourished in our cultural soil, but in fact some stories are too special to be understood and accepted by other cultures.

For example, the Cowherd peeked at the bath and forced the Weaver Girl to stay and have children. This is not very good, especially now that the West is becoming more and more politically correct.

The story of Meng Jiangnv is purely about Qin Shihuang, it is too monotonous, and the filming is a bit inexplicable.

The Legend of the White Snake is too scary. It may be difficult for foreigners to understand a love story about marrying a big snake and having children.

Speaking of which, only the stories of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai are more valuable. "

Yang Shu looked at Sister Tao: ""The Legend of the White Snake" is so fraternal. I originally wanted to shock foreigners and make a movie version of Xu Xian... who loves big snakes."

Sister Tao had acted in "Legend of the White Snake", knowing that what he was going to say was not about loving the big snake, so she stabbed him secretly.

Then he smiled and shook his head: "You can't be serious, right? Tsui Hark filmed "Green Snake" back then, and wanted to open up the market in Asia and specially invited Korean actors to play Xu Xian. The attempt was unsuccessful, and even other countries in East Asia were not able to do so." Understand the story, let alone the West."

Yang Shu has watched "Green Snake", and Maggie Cheung's performance is very good, but unfortunately that's all.

"That's true. The four legends all have a deep cultural background. If you don't understand it, it's hard to understand the story."

Luo Xue looked at Yang Shu very seriously, not knowing what he wanted to say: "When foreigners mention China, they think of the Great Wall, pandas, and food. In fact, they don't necessarily have to write traditional stories. Things like "Peach" also Good."

Sister Tao interjected, "That's what happened. I heard that Zhang Yimou has started filming a new work called "The Great Wall". The title comes with an advertisement."

Yang Shu sighed: "Everyone understands this truth. Just look at Disney. They made a series of "Kung Fu Panda" and made billions of dollars worldwide. It's so annoying that we were taken the lead in the subject of pandas." .”

Since Disney was mentioned, Sister Tao reminded: "There is also "Mulan", which was also filmed by Disney. It was a big success that year, and the name Mulan has become a household name in the West."

"Those who didn't know thought it was Disney's original character," said Yang Shu with a serious expression, looking at the roof on the other side and lost in thought: "I heard that Disney plans to make a live-action version of "Mulan", this story is likely to be They totally stole it."

Luo Xue and Sister Tao had an idea almost at the same time: "You can shoot!"

"Oh?"

They were all excited: "Since we don't want the story to be taken away, we can film it ourselves."

Yang Shu looked a little surprised: "I remember that I have filmed several versions before, but they were all unsuccessful. We don't have the promotion and distribution capabilities like Hollywood."

Luo Xue became more and more interested in this topic: "That's not the same, it depends on the quality of the filming, if it is an international director like Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Li An and you, the influence will not be of the same level, and it will undoubtedly be easier to push. Internationally."

Yang Shu nodded thoughtfully: "Disney's "Kung Fu Panda" series was filmed by a Chinese team. After all, a good Chinese story still needs a corresponding cultural background. Your suggestion is good, and it is indeed a path that can be considered."

Sister Tao also got excited: "That's right, even if Disney really wants to make this live-action version, there's nothing they can do without the Chinese team. We might as well act first and make a blockbuster movie first."

"That's true," Yang Shu also came alive: "In addition to our team continuing to show their talents, we can also invite Chinese stars with international influence. If Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, Michelle Yeoh, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, etc. When all these people use it, I’m afraid no one will be able to use it if they want to shoot.”

This is exactly his strategy of drawing salary from the bottom of the pot, and now it can be regarded as going smoothly.

"Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, and Michelle Yeoh are all international film queens, and they all have international fame. Ten years ago, they collaborated in Hollywood's "Memoirs of a Geisha", but now they are too old to play Mulan."

Yang Shu nodded: "There are so many characters in this story, it would be good if they joined us. We can use our own Hua Mulan, and Manman won the best newcomer in Venice, so the qualifications are quite suitable..."

"I'm afraid it won't work," Sister Tao directly vetoed: "You have to use your own people if it's suitable. Do you think Manman's image is suitable?"

Yang Shu thought for a while: "She's too soft, it's a little bit reluctant to play a heroine disguised as a man."

As she said that, Sister Tao's eyes lit up, and she patted him: "Why did you forget Sissy, she has developed quite well in Hollywood over the past few years, she can play Mulan."

"That's right," Yang Shu suddenly said, "Good idea, how could I forget her."

Luo Xue didn't understand: "Who is Qianqian?"

"It's Liu Yifei, her nickname is Xixi."

"It turned out to be her." Luo Xue rolled her eyes and nodded seriously: "If "Mulan" is really filmed, she has a heroic look in her eyebrows and eyes, which is quite suitable. I noticed that she recently had a relationship with Nicola Cage. There is a movie released, I don’t know how the box office will be.”

"It's not that good. The oriental stories filmed by foreigners are not very pleasing to the east and the west. The director and director are neither fish nor fowl."

After chatting and talking, Yang Shu finally said: "Your suggestions are good, I have to seriously consider how to tell the story in a new way."

He also asked Sister Tao: "If "Mulan" is really filmed, will Sissy take this role?"

"Why don't you accept it?" Sister Tao thought for a while: "There is no reason to refuse, she has been going on the road of internationalization, this is a good opportunity, or can I ask for you first?"

The play is almost done, and Yang Shu also pretended to think about it: "It's better if I find time to ask in person, it will be more solemn and respectful."

"That's right, everyone is familiar with it, so there's nothing wrong with it."

Once the idea is opened, various possibilities are not difficult to predict. Luo Xue asked: "If you really plan to shoot "Mulan", the news spreads that Disney may be interested. If there is any cooperation intention, are you willing to cooperate?"

"Of course, joint production and distribution can be considered, as long as it is conducive to the spread of culture, there is no reason to refuse."

"Okay, you should think carefully about it first. Once you decide to start the project, I also have some friends and partners in the United States, who may be able to provide some help in future cooperation."

"Okay, today's chat is very fruitful, don't spread this in advance, just the three of us know."

"Yes, let's get ready first, don't startle Disney."