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Chapter 743 Venice Film Festival Opens

Venice - a miraculous city born from water and beautiful because of water.

Sun Yi, Liu Yifei and the others arrived three days before the opening of the film festival, and took the opportunity to have a good time traveling around.

Everyone chose an old water hotel, the kind where you can see the canal view from your room.

Every day you can sit on the balcony, drink afternoon tea and watch the boats coming and going on the water.

Compared with the Jiangnan water towns in China, this place has a different flavor.

It highlights the differences between Eastern and Western cultures.

If the Jiangnan water town is a graceful and elegant ink painting, then Venice is a colorful oil painting.

Liu Yifei had a great time during these three days.

Travel by different means of transportation, such as going out to sea on a yacht to experience sunset fishing, or taking a small boat to travel through the waterways of the small town full of Renaissance atmosphere.

Look to the left: "Wow~"

Look to the right: "Wow~"

After spinning it for a week, I looked again: “Wow~”

It's as if he has never seen the world.

And wherever we go, we must check in and take photos. At the same time, with Sun Yi, a top three European director (Coolie), the photos taken are simply beautiful.

During these three days, she updated her Renren Weibo at regular times. Every day she was either on the way to take photos or editing photos on the way.

The nine-grid photos were not enough for her to post, and she wished she could replace them all with four-by-four ones.

Fans were very happy at first.

It’s a rare opportunity to receive so many beautiful photos from my idol.

The fairy sister is actually open for business, and she is still so diligent, it has never happened before~!!!

But nothing can withstand repeated bombardment in a short period of time.

When fans saw it in the morning, they were overjoyed. When they saw it in the afternoon, they were full of surprise. When they saw it in the evening, they found that there was more.

When I woke up the next day, wow, there was another update.

I had lunch and it happened again?

Go home at night, right?

Before going to bed, damn!
The third day.
There is a word called aesthetic fatigue.

In the end, the fans were left with no choice but to accept it.

"Sister, you are going to participate in the film festival this time, not the beauty pageant!"

Liu Yifei: (*^-^)
On the last day before the opening of the film festival, Sun Yi met Jia Zhangke again.

He hosted a dinner at the hotel.

After a few drinks, while Liu Yifei temporarily left the table to go to the bathroom, Jia Zhangke took out an invitation from his pocket and looked at Sun Yi mysteriously.

Sun Yi's eyes swept across the invitation and noticed the words on it, which was the English translation of "Gravity". Perhaps because Jia Zhangke was from China, the corresponding Chinese translation was also attached below.

I already knew what was going on.

"Is it such a big deal? I landed this morning and just met with the jury in the afternoon. Before I left home tonight, the invitation to the film screening was sent to me. It's really efficient."

Sun Yi smiled and said softly, "Old Jia, as judges, isn't it your duty to review the film together? What's the big deal?"

"You think I've never seen the world? There is definitely a normal process for watching and reviewing films, but it's usually organized by our jury. We just find a theater to watch it, or each judge goes back to watch it on their own. You..."

Seeing that Sun Yi refused to admit it, Jia Zhangke picked up the exquisitely crafted invitation with gold edges and said with a playful look on his face:

"This is not organized by our jury, but provided by the film festival sponsor."

"If I'm not mistaken, it must be a top-notch hotel, a top-notch screening room, and good food, drinks, and entertainment."

"am I right."

"Hehehe, after all, I can't hide it from President Jia."

Sun Yi chuckled. Seeing that Jia Zhangke had said so much, he simply stopped hiding it and admitted it generously.

"Yes, it was a lobbying company I found that specifically commissioned the film festival sponsors to send out the invitations."

"Could it be that President Jia feels that this is inappropriate?"

Facing Sun Yi's question, Jia Zhangke waved his hands repeatedly. He brought this up not to accuse him.

"No, no, no, I don't have that thought. As soon as I received this invitation, I knew about it. You can tell that I've experienced this countless times. This kind of thing is very normal in the West."

"First, I didn't give any money, and second, I didn't bribe anyone. I simply sponsored the jury to organize a film screening. No one can say anything."

"And for us judges, it is definitely a better experience to attend a film festival without having to stay in a suite. Instead, we can watch and review films while enjoying a French meal and a massage at a spa."

"I just want to remind you that this is your first time attending the Venice Film Festival. Don't be fooled by those so-called lobbying companies. This kind of sponsorship alone won't actually play a big role."

“The goal in each judge’s mind is difficult to change.”

Jia Zhangke kindly reminded Sun Yi that he was worried that he would be fooled by those so-called lobbying companies when he attended the Venice Film Festival for the first time, and would think that he could win an award as long as he paid money.

"Of course, don't worry, President Jia. I'm not so naive as to think that this kind of sponsorship can change the judges' minds."

"If this is how you can win a prize, then Venice is worthless."

"My only goal is to give the judges a true and complete impression of my film, rather than hearsay or being influenced by others. After all, sometimes you judges don't even watch the entire film."

Just kidding, the film festival lasts just over a week, and as a judge you have to attend various activities. There are 22 films shortlisted at a time, and each film is 2 hours long on average. Just to watch it from beginning to end, each judge will have to spend two days and two nights without sleep.

But can you understand the story content of a movie, the performance details of the actors, including the director's shooting techniques and camera language just by watching it once?
Who dares to stand up and make this guarantee?

You have to watch it at least two or three times, analyzing and recording while watching.

You know, when Sun Yi was taking classes at the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy, he would often spend a whole day analyzing a classic film.

Except for lunch and nap at noon, all the classes in the morning and afternoon are about this movie.

What's the matter? At a film festival, can each movie be 2 hours long?

Therefore, these judges are also selective in what they watch, or are influenced by the media and public opinion and specifically choose what to watch.

As for other movies, it depends on luck.

Sun Yi's words were indeed the true situation of the judges, which made Jia Zhangke embarrassed for a rare moment. He explained a little embarrassedly:
"Oh, well, there isn't that much time."

Sun Yi spread his hands and said meaningfully:

"So, I don't want to be the one you don't have time for."

Unexpectedly, this sentence made the Shanxi man in front of him anxious. He slapped the table and said quickly:

"Tsk, what are you saying? How can that be possible? With our relationship, I can save others but I can't save you."

"Haha, then I'll leave it to President Jia."

"We are all family, it's easy to talk."

Jia Zhangke has a round face and a thick neck, and looks like an honest man. When he smiles, he looks silly, which is quite interesting.

"What are you talking about? You're laughing so happily." Liu Yifei came back from the bathroom and saw the two of them giggling. She asked curiously.

Sun Yi helped pull out a chair, and Liu Yifei sat down naturally, then looked at the two of them expectantly.

Sun Yi and Jia Zhangke looked at each other, then smiled knowingly, which made Liu Yifei even more curious.

"What's going on, you guys?"

"President Jia said that he will definitely help you win the Best Actress award in this selection." Sun Yi said to Liu Yifei jokingly.

"Hey, what are you talking about??"

Liu Yifei blushed and couldn't help but kick Sun Yi under the table. Although I'm looking forward to it, I can't say it so explicitly~
She rolled her eyes at him again.

"Oh, no, no, no, it's not worth it, it's not worth it."

Jia Zhangke didn't know that Sun Yi and Liu Yifei flirted like this normally, and thought that Sun Yi had made the girl angry, so he quickly explained for Sun Yi.

"Yifei, what Sun Yi said is true. I've seen Gravity, and your performance in it is, hands down, very good. The long monologues, including your inner monologues, were all handled very well. As a judge, I can tell you responsibly that you are qualified."

When honest people speak, they give people a different feeling.

The credibility is extremely high.

Liu Yifei was embarrassed by what she said. Her face was not only red, but also looked like it was burning. She stamped her feet and said in a delicate voice:
"President Jia, you are making fun of me too."

"No, I'm telling the truth~"

"See, I didn't lie to you." Sun Yi added with a smile at this time.

"you!!!"

Liu Yifei was really embarrassed by what the two said.

I am happy in my heart, but how can I show it?

Do you still need to be humble?
But, she could hardly control herself.

I couldn't control my mouth from grinning.

If I laughed at this moment, it would be so embarrassing!
Liu Yifei was having a very hard time holding it in, and at the same time she was extremely embarrassed, her toes were almost digging out a three-bedroom apartment.

"You big pig's hoof, you big pig's hoof, you teamed up with outsiders to make fun of me, I'll be back soon!"

Liu Yifei had no choice but to pick up the wine glass, and drink it down without saying anything.

The amber wine flowed down the corners of her mouth, from her jaw to her neck.

The two men at the table swallowed at the same time.

But don't get me wrong, it's not anything else,
What Liu Yifei drank was a full glass of Scotch whisky.

This thing seems to be called strong liquor.

Liu Yifei drank it all in one gulp, put down the cup, and wiped the corner of her mouth generously.

Now, he was no longer embarrassed, nor did he tap his toes. Instead, he looked at the two of them like a winner, until...
"Hiccup~!"

She burps.

“Pfft~Hahaha.” “Hehehe”

"Woo~~"

It's over. I'm about to cry~~
The Venice International Film Festival is located on the Lido Island in Venice, Italy.

It is the oldest film festival in the world and is also known as the "Father of Film Festivals". It was founded in 1932 and has a history of 79 years.

Every September, the Venice Film Festival is held.

On September 9, Sun Yi took Liu Yifei and others to the famous Lido Island.

Similar to the Cannes Film Festival, or rather, the Cannes Film Festival was inspired by it, there are several different "film palaces" on the island for screening different films.

It is also used for the selection of different units.

The Venice Film Festival is also divided into different units, including "Main Competition", "Horizon", "Future Lions", "International Film Critics Week", "Venice Day" and other units.

Sun Yi was shortlisted for the traditional "main competition" unit.

Jia Zhangke is one of the judges of this session.

Venice, Cannes and Berlin are collectively known as the "Big Three" European film festivals.

But in fact, if we break them down into smaller groups, there are still many differences.

The Venice Film Festival aims to improve the artistic level of films, that is, "film serves serious art."

And they have their own unique traditions.

For example, the Venice Film Festival often focuses on film experimenters from various countries, encouraging them to shoot films with novel forms and unique techniques. Even if there are some flaws, as long as they are innovative, they will be accepted by the film festival.

Basically, it can be understood that the Venice Film Festival is more inclined towards individuals, encourages innovation, encourages bold experiments in audio-visual language, and at the same time values ​​the thoughtfulness of the film.

So it is also called the "Pioneer Tea Party"

At 3 pm, the opening ceremony of the 68th Venice Film Festival officially began.

The process is the same as that of other major film festivals, starting with the red carpet ceremony.

The first to appear was the jury of this year's film festival, which, like the Cannes Film Festival, was also a team of seven people.

Led by this year's jury chairman Darren Aronofsky.

Speaking of this person, Sun Yi happened to know him and they had met and said hello.

Although the impression of each other may not be deep, we can definitely remember it.

The chairman is also a director. He had just met Sun Yi at the Oscars ceremony at the beginning of the year.

On that occasion, Sun Yi won the Best Screenwriter Award. Although the chairman did not win the award, his leading actress did.

Natalie Portman.

That’s right, the movie “Black Swan” that made Natalie Portman win the Oscar for Best Actress was directed by this person.

The two chatted for a while at the Oscars.

I don't know if this can be considered as a kind of affection.

Or maybe, someone will have to be found to light the incense again.

The opening ceremony of this year's Venice Film Festival was relatively plain, or even low-key.

After the jury left, the biggest star was George Clooney.

He led the opening film of this year's film season, "The Assassination of Ivanka Trump", which also starred Ryan Gosling and Evan Rachel Wood. As for the others, Sun Yi didn't know them.

Sun Yi recognized almost all of the crews that passed by one after another.

He had to admit it in his heart.

Compared to the Cannes Film Festival, which has gradually begun to incorporate commercial elements in recent years, the Venice Film Festival is indeed lagging behind in terms of appeal.

However, no matter how backward it is, there will always be people who will come from afar to promote it.

Sun Yi and Liu Yifei had just met two days ago.

Yoko and Huang Shengyi from Juli Film and Television are on stage with their fantasy romance masterpiece "Legend of White Snake" this year.

I didn’t see Mr. Jet Li, I don’t know if it was because he was busy with work or just felt embarrassed.

Relatively speaking, Sun Yi and Liu Yifei are both big names.

When the two of them first walked onto the red carpet, the fans on both sides were a little slow to react.

I just think that Liu Yifei, this oriental star, is too pretty and completely in line with their aesthetic standards, and at the same time, she looks a little familiar to them.

Until someone revealed the answer.

"Oh, God, it's Crystal, it's Crystal Liu"

"Who?"

"Idiot, Pacific Rim, with its mighty mechas and monsters, haven't you seen it?"

"Of course I have, oh my god, she is the heroine!"

"Crystal, I love you!"

(End of this chapter)