Experienced actor

Chapter 105 Cannes, people who want to jump into the sea (first update)
The so-called shortlisted, of course, refers to the main competition unit.

If it were anyone else, then Li Yang wouldn't be so complacent.

There are many sections in the Cannes Film Festival, many of which are so-called embodying humanistic care, or simply scamming money.

After all, this is a large-scale film festival. If you want to keep running it, what can you do if you don’t make money?

The main competition unit is of course the most important and the most concerning.

It can even be said that as long as it is a normal movie that can be released in theaters, then only if it enters this unit can it be considered a real candidate for Cannes.

Li Yang's pride is naturally reasonable.

However, to be shortlisted is to be shortlisted, and there are not only many opponents, but also very powerful ones.

Since it is called the main competition unit, of course, this unit is going to compete.

The opening film is "Blueberry Nights", which is a film by the King of Sunglasses.

The movie "The King of Sunglasses" is very impressive. He is world-famous as a Hong Kong director, but almost all the actors used in this movie are European and American big names.

Jude Law, Norah Jones, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz. . .

Just hearing these names gives people a super powerful feeling.

This film, of course, was shortlisted for the main competition.

When it comes to opening films, they are not necessarily shortlisted for the main competition. For example, the previous film "Seven Swords" was the opening film, but it was not shortlisted. It was even given a special screening unit, so it is not uncommon at all.

There is also director Chen's "The Promise". This film is even more high-profile. It was originally promised to be the opening film, but later it was decided not to participate. I heard that Cannes did not give director Chen face to ensure that this film can be Go directly to the main competition unit.

These examples prove to some extent that foreigners may not understand Chinese culture very well, but foreigners are not fools.

Director Chen is very popular in Cannes.

The same is true for another person, who will attract cheers whenever he appears.

Quentin Tarantino.

This American director can be said to be the spokesperson for Hollywood films in Cannes. Since he became famous, he has participated in the exhibition with his own films almost every year.

The current Quentin is in the golden age of his film career, not the idiot who made a mistake but was stubborn when he filmed "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" later.

What this year brings is "Death Proof," a gory B-movie-like movie.

Of course, it is definitely not the production level of B-level movies.

Others include David Fincher's "Zodiac", the Coen brothers' "No Country for Old Men", and so on.

Just hearing the names of directors and actors in these movies, Li Yang was very happy, and it was indeed very reasonable.

However, the most popular movie right now is a movie called "Growing Up in Iran". This movie is really interesting and it was made by an American.

Just the names of the two countries together, you know how different they are. . .

In fact, this movie was originally a comic written by a woman who had immigrated to France from Iran.

In Asia, South Korea's Lee Chang-dong brought "Secret Sun", the heroine is Jeon Do-yeon, and another great Korean director Kim Ki-duk brought the latest movie "Breath", the hero of this movie is Jang Jin.

It is said that Zhang Zhen contributed the largest scale in this film since he was in the film, and he didn't say a word in the whole film.

Kim Ki-duk...that's the kind of movie he makes.

The other one is the Japanese movie "Forest of Logs", which is a story about Alzheimer's patients.

After looking around like this, I suddenly realized.

Cannes this year is so weird!

There is not even a real Chinese movie in the main competition unit.

Although "Blueberry Night" is the work of Sunglass King, the film itself is hardly a Chinese film, and there are not many elements.

However, there are quite a few Chinese films participating in the exhibition.

and so……

"No wonder Li Yang, a liar, is so happy!"

"Sledgehammer, don't always say that other directors are big liars."

"What else can I say? He did a lot of tricking me back then, just saying that. By the way, the Coke I just bought at that time was taken by this guy to drink."

"Haha...you, are you still so concerned about Coke?"

"I didn't have any money at that time."

The beach beneath your feet is white and soft.

The sky above was cloudless.

Xiang Yang and the young master were talking with great enthusiasm in such beautiful scenery.

Cannes is a small town, a very beautiful town.

In the south of France, by the Mediterranean Sea, the water here is extremely clear, a complete resort.

Xiang Yang and Xiaoye came to Cannes this time, and the expense was mainly paid by the French company. Wouldn't it be silly for them not to take this opportunity to have a good time?
However, the two of them agreed to keep a certain distance as much as possible, and other reporters caught them.

Now that "Blind Kill", a domestic film, has entered the main competition, the local international students acting as temporary reporters are not too worried, but there are also some from China, and these guys are difficult to deal with.

Fortunately, Li Yang is so happy that he checks in with reporters almost every day.

Xiangyang and the young man didn't want to have a good time. Just walking on the beach and white clouds for a few days was enough.

If it could continue like this, who wouldn't be happy?
"Sledgehammer, are you serious? Do you think there is a chance of winning the prize this time?" The young master did not look at him when she spoke. She was quite principled.

Xiang Yang smiled and said: "Normally speaking, the possibility is really too small, but since it's all here, it means there is a possibility, so... what if I take it? What if Zhang Manyu thinks someone looks like the movie queen? ?”

This was fine in the beginning, but it changed later on.

The young man chuckled and said, "You, don't be so funny."

This time in Cannes, Zhang Manyu is one of the judges of the main competition unit.

Foreign film festivals now like to do this, and have famous Chinese filmmakers as judges.

It can be regarded as a movie that can help them better understand China.But to be honest, Xiangyang really has no extravagant expectations about winning awards, especially the grand prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

But here is my wife, how can I say depressing words?

She also understands it.

"It's already a surprise this time. It's okay if I don't take it. I'm actually very satisfied." The young master expressed his attitude, but then she said: "It's just that there was still the matter of releasing the album, but the release of the album Yes, the response was average. The company over there wanted to hype it up, but I didn’t agree.”

Hype?

"..." Xiang Yang frowned and looked at her.

The young man laughed and said: "What are you thinking! It's not that kind of hype! It's... World of Warcraft is so popular right now, and the company wants to give me the title of president of the beauty guild to attract Internet otakus, but I I thought this was too ridiculous, so I didn’t agree.”

When Xiang Yang heard this, of course he immediately thought of it.

Did the famous beauty President Wanwan just disappear into the long river of history?

No, no, this beautiful president is gone, but our wife is still there.

Thinking of this, Xiang Yang simply held the young master's hand regardless, "My wife, believe me, I won't copy anything like that in the future. Even this time, I actually didn't do anything, but I will definitely refuse in the future."

What he said was sincere, and the young master had actually understood him a long time ago.

"Don't mention this, it's not a big deal." The young master looked quite grand.

Xiang Yang was even more happy. Now he had the strength to refuse things he didn't like.

The two of them were walking like this.

Until the sun goes down and it gets colder on the beach.

Then came back.

Unexpectedly, when I walked to a pier, there was a person standing on the cement platform on the edge.

What is he going to do?
Xiang Yang ran over directly.

"Teacher Ah Cheng! You still remember me, right? I'm Xiangyang! Whatever happened, no matter what happens, we can't let it go!"

Yes, that person is screenwriter Ah Cheng.

Why is this well-known writer and screenwriter standing on the edge of the concrete platform?
Moreover, Xiang Yang saw very clearly just now that the old man really seemed to be about to jump into the sea.

In fact, not only Xiangyang, but also Xiaoye was watching.

"Teacher Ah Cheng, is that you? I particularly like your movies."

Her words were clearly intended to distract Ah Cheng's attention.

Ah Cheng was wearing a simple casual outfit, his eyes were a little unfocused, and he was already slovenly, but now he looked even more decadent.

What happened?

"Xiangyang? Oh, yes, I remember you. You are the male protagonist of "Blind Kill" this time... Yes! It's you! And this girl, you are the heroine, I recognize you! You, you... ...Haha, what do you mean? Do you think I’m going to jump into the sea?”

This kind of questioning made Xiang Yang and Xiaoye very confused.

Because they could clearly tell that there was something behind Teacher Acheng's words, and that this state of wanting to jump into the sea had something to do with the two of them.

How strange!

What could it matter?

Xiang Yang simply asked, "Teacher Acheng, it seems that this is the first time we have met recently, right? Wasn't it Venice that we met before? It has been more than a year or almost two years, so what do you mean by that?"

The question was a bit vulgar, Xiang Yang did it on purpose.

As the saying goes, when a scholar meets a soldier, he is not a scholar, so he might as well become a soldier.

Moreover, with such excitement, Teacher Acheng might forget about jumping into the sea.

The young master couldn't help but secretly thought that her husband was smart, and gave him a thumbs up in her heart. She also said: "Teacher Ah Cheng, although I like your movies, we have never seen each other before, right?"

After hearing this, Ah Cheng stopped jumping into the sea and came over angrily, "You two!"

But in an instant, there was no momentum again.

What a strange performance.

Then, he said: "I failed this time, alas! "Blind Kill" was shortlisted. You two are happy, right? But as you know, my film "Wu Qingyuan" was not shortlisted! You guys are joking, joking!”

This. . .

I finally figured it out.

Xiang Yang and the young master looked at each other, and their eyes said, 'So this is the situation.'

But also very confused.

As for?
This teacher Ah Cheng is a powerful person. He has experienced a lot.

As for that?
Just because my own movie was not shortlisted, "Blind Kill" was shortlisted.

Wait a minute, is this...

But I heard that Teacher Acheng suddenly became much kinder again, "I'm sorry, I was so angry just now, but I want to ask, you two should know, right? The screenwriters of the movie "Blind Kill", you Can you tell me who that sledgehammer is?"

Sledgehammer? !
For a moment, Xiang Yang and Xiaoye's faces were filled with excitement.

I still reacted faster.

"Teacher Ah Cheng, why are you looking for this sledgehammer?"

But I heard Ah Cheng say: "Why? Hahaha..."

He laughed, a little crazy.

……

　Yesterday I only updated six chapters, and Hei Che feels guilty, so I won’t say more, and the outbreak will continue today.

　　But this book is really written very slowly, it takes about three hours to write a chapter, so please forgive me, I will just keep working hard.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)