I'm not just a director

Chapter 43 Heading to Cannes
Banned films usually refer to films that have not been reviewed or have been banned from public release because they are considered by the review department to have sensitive or objectionable content.

Such films may contain political, religious, sexual, violent, etc. content.

Or it involves sensitive issues such as national security or territorial integrity.

Due to the relatively strict censorship system, many films have been banned from being released in China for various reasons.

When the word "banned film" is mentioned, the first impression in most people's minds is:
Sex, eroticism, and plenty of blushing, surreptitious one-person shots.

But it's much more than that simple.

In 1993 and 1994, three great Chinese films were born.

Among them, "Farewell My Concubine" and "To Live" are almost well-known.

As a result, Dadao Chen and Lao Mouzi reached the pinnacle of their respective careers.

However, another equally excellent movie has revealed a big mess.

The film won the best film and best actress awards at the Tokyo Film Festival, and the best film at the Hawaii International Film Festival.

Some people may not be familiar with this director, but everyone must have heard of Lou Ye, the "King of Banned Films".

Even in the hearts of the majority of movie fans, there is a deep impression that "Lou Ye's production must be forbidden".

This director can be said to have repeatedly been banned from filming, not to mention that the film was banned, and the director himself was also banned from filming.

As the leader of the sixth generation of domestic directors, Lou Ye has always appeared as a rebel.

He has always carried the label of "deviant", except that he is almost fanatical about fringe groups.

There are also works and experiences that were kept secret in the early years.

In his 25-year directing career, only three of the ten works were released.

Not all directors are eligible to be banned from filming, as long as you do not challenge the red line and touch the sensitive nerves of the authorities.

Most of the movies are banned, and it is nothing more than a ban on domestic release and dissemination and a bad impression on the authorities...

Jiang Pei'an is well aware of this, and he is naturally aware of the consequences.

He held the phone and said calmly:
"Thank you Sister Li for your concern, but it's not that I haven't passed the review, the film was sent for review after it was finished, but the higher-ups didn't have time to review it.

As an independent filmmaker new to the film industry, I didn't have the means to get a shooting license.

At the same time, I was anxious to catch up with the Cannes Film Festival, which is my fault..."

What Jiang Pei'an said was the truth, he was indeed submitted to the film festival and the Cannes Film Festival at the same time.

Gong Li was stunned for a moment, a little surprised at Jiang Pei'an's voluntary confession and seemingly reasonable statement.

However, she quickly realized that Jiang Pei'an's remarks might be used to deal with other people in the future.

She chuckled over there and said:
"It turns out that you have already thought about it, so I look forward to your return from Cannes."

……

Jiang Pei'an was shortlisted for Cannes, apart from the crew, Qi Yuefei also knew about it.

"Awesome brother, let alone Cannes for older generations, even going abroad is difficult.

You actually did this without saying a word, this kind of achievement can be directly recorded in your county annals of Xinnan County! "

Qi Yuefei was relieved, he was a fellow after all.

Jiang Pei'an was speechless. Is it a bit too exaggerated to be included in the county annals?

"No kidding, do I need to sponsor the clothes and air tickets for going abroad?
Hey, my brother doesn't have too many demands. When the time comes, you give me the right to distribute domestic DVDs. How about we split the profit half and half? "

Jiang Pei'an knew that this guy must be calling for money.

It turned out that he took a fancy to the distribution rights of "Ghost Story" DVD.

Jiang Pei'an shook his head and refused, saying:
"No."

Qi Yuefei was in a hurry:

"What?"

"I participated in the competition without passing the review, and the film is definitely banned."

Qi Yuefei only knew that Jiang Pei'an made a low-cost movie in the capital.

Who would have thought that this kid would come up with a banned film, and it's over now.

"What's the use of holding a rooster that can't lay eggs? Let me ask you, can you be more reliable!"

Qi Yuefei hung up the phone angrily.

But he still sent a contact number.

He was worried that Jiang Pei'an was inexperienced in going abroad for the first time, so the contact information he gave was the person who was in charge of going abroad.

Costumes, routes, and translations can all be done in one go.

As for the film festival, Jiang Pei'an also participated in it in his previous life, so some places really need to be paid attention to.

For example, the Cannes Film Festival does not officially provide accommodation arrangements for participating filmmakers.

Filmmakers are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

There are many hotels and apartments to choose from in Cannes.

As a world-renowned film festival, Cannes will have a large number of filmmakers and fans from all over the world.

If you are not careful, let’s not talk about living on the street, but you will definitely be slaughtered by the local merchants.

Marketing agencies like certain film companies or film festivals may provide accommodation for their teams.

Some film festival participants also choose to rent houses or choose camping in cities or villages around Cannes.

But a team like Jiang Pei'an who is fighting alone can only make arrangements in advance.

……

In a blink of an eye, it was time to go to Cannes to participate in the film festival.

Hu Jing and Qin Hao came to Jiang Pei'an's villa early to gather.

The two were very excited, especially Hu Jing, whose face was flushed like a newly ripe apple.

She was still holding a big suitcase in her hand, and she seemed to have brought a lot of things.

Qin Hao was not much better, he was wearing a brand new suit and had mousse on his hair.

"You two don't need to be so excited, we don't have to attend the film festival now, Qin Hao, you are too formally dressed."

Jiang Pei'an looked at the two and reminded them.

"Uh... It's my first time flying abroad, so I want to dress a little more formally."

Qin Hao wanted to scratch his head subconsciously, and was worried that his hairstyle would be messed up, so he raised his hands in the air in embarrassment.

"relax."

Jiang Pei'an patted him on the shoulder.

Qin Hao is still very stylish, especially in a handsome suit, with a gentle and refined look.

Put on a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and it really looks like a "gentle scum".

Hu Jing breathed a sigh of relief, and when Jiang Pei'an went to get his luggage in the house, she quietly followed.

"director……"

"What's the matter, Jingjing?"

Jiang Pei'an asked.

"Your……"

Hu Jing was a little shy:
"You... haven't prepared anything? I mean suits... If we win an award, you have to go up to the stage to accept the award.

It's not too formal to wear a jacket... I, I made you a suit..."

Hearing Hu Jing's words, Jiang Pei'an was taken aback.

Seeing that Jiang Pei'an didn't speak, Hu Jing quickly waved her hands, for fear that he might misunderstand:

"Didn't you put all your savings into filming Ghost Story?

I... the suit I ordered is considered to be lent to you.

I'm not, I'm not funding you, I'm borrowing from you.

I don't know if it fits or not, I compared it to the jacket you sent me back to put on me last time..."

After finishing speaking, Hu Jing lowered her head and didn't look at him. Her words were a little confused, for fear that Jiang Pei'an might misunderstand that she was sympathizing with him.

This suit cost her all the filming salary for "Ghost Story".

She was really afraid that Jiang Pei'an would misunderstand and reject her kindness.

"Jingjing..."

Hu Jing raised her head and looked at him with some anxiety.

"Thank you, no one has ever given me such an expensive gift since I was a child."

Jiang Pei'an said slowly.

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