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Chapter 117 Grabbing the Film
The news that Li Mu is about to shoot a science fiction romance film has spread, and the three major international film festivals have responded quickly.

Among them, the Berlin International Film Festival is the most anxious. After all, the Berlin Film Festival is held every February, and the final shortlist of film competitions is not far away.

Paul Schrader, the chairman of this year's jury, personally called Li Mu and hoped to invite Li Mu's film to participate.

Li Mu had no choice but to politely refuse. The film festival, which was held in February, meant that he had to finish filming within two weeks and then submit it for competition. This was really too late.

Even for this small-budget film, Li Mu was not confident that it could be completed in such a short time.

The three major international film festivals actually have a competitive relationship. Specifically, they compete for the right to premiere a certain film in the world.

The three major European film festivals almost mandate that films in the main competition must have their world premieres at their festivals, because world premieres are the most attractive to the media and the public.

This is also to maintain the status, reputation and influence of this film festival.

Therefore, when the three major European film festivals learned that Li Mu had made a new film and that it was a literary film competing for awards, they couldn't wait to send out invitations.

Films by directors like Li Mu have always been the top three contenders.

The news that the three major film festivals sent invitations spread quickly. After all, this is public information.

The actors are even more fiercely competing. This movie is definitely going to be one of the top three movies. Whether it wins or not, this international red carpet is definitely a done deal.

You know, after walking around, your status and worth will be greatly improved.

If you win the award, you will be flipped to the next level. When you meet your peers, you are not allowed to lower your head and call them brother or sister.

Zhang Ziyi, wasn't Gong Li the one who brought them out one by one with Zhang Yi?

Fan Binbin looked at the crazy discussions in various mobile phone groups and was very glad that he made the right choice.

When I gave up my wealth and even appeared on a large scale, wasn't it just to be able to join the top three in Europe?

Now that "Apple" has been shortlisted for the main competition, this film will also be her first step into the international film industry.

After Li Mu hung up the phone with Paul Schrader, chairman of the Berlin jury, he was still thinking about the film selection tendencies of the remaining two major film festivals.

Jia Zhangke called, and Li Mu was still a little confused. Although the two had contact information, they were limited to text messages to congratulate each other. This was the first time for him to call directly like this.

"Director Li, congratulations!" Jia Zhangke first congratulated Li Mu, leaving Li Mu confused.

"Director Jia, I didn't think through your congratulations."

"Director Li, I am here to be a lobbyist for Venice. Mark Muller sincerely invites your film to participate in the Venice International Film Festival. He will be visiting tomorrow and would like to ask for a meeting with you."

Mark Mueller?

Li Mu is no stranger, because when Zhang Weiping criticized Jia Zhangke's "Three Gorges" some time ago, even the chairman of Venice Film Festival also took the opportunity to criticize him, and it was this person who criticized him.

This directly aroused the dissatisfaction of the General Administration, and it was only at the subsequent meeting that the matter came up.

Li Mu did not refuse. It seems that the competition among these three majors is quite fierce.

Unexpectedly, just a moment after hanging up the phone, Brother Chen Kai also called. This time he was acting as a lobbyist for Cannes.

After answering the call, Li Mu felt bad.

As expected, Gil Jacobs also called Li Mu directly. The last time he invited "The Treasure Hunt" to participate in the exhibition, this time he came to visit and hoped to make an appointment. The conversation was naturally about Li Mu's new movie.

The time of these two film festivals is suitable for Li Mu's new movies to participate in, but this is a bit embarrassing.

Fortunately, one made an appointment in the morning and the other in the afternoon, so they didn't bump into each other, but no matter what, Li Mu had to push one away.

Li Mu quickly arranged for Mengying to do the reception work. These two people are not light and they still have to give face.

This matter hasn't spread in the circle yet, but Han Sanping has great eyes and hands, and he found out after a while.

"You kid, you can do that. Unknowingly, you brought in the presidents of two major international films?" Han Sanjing teased.

"Director Han, I'm troubled. It's a problem to refuse any one of them." Li Mu also felt that it was tricky. It would be fine if it was just an invitation letter, but since both of them are here, it is a bit difficult to handle.

These people are all about saving face, and besides, the status of these two people is not low.

"This is the news you sent out yourself." Han Sanping also seemed to be watching the excitement at this time. After all, this kind of situation is really rare.

We happened to meet on the same day.

"The awards still rank first. There are still some differences in the styles of film selection between the two film festivals." Han Sanping also had no choice. After all, in this competition, one of them would inevitably have to be rejected.

At this time, winning a prize is naturally the first choice.

Li Mu also agreed with Han Sanping's words, saying that this is a film for awards.

In view of this, Li Mu had some concerns.

The next day, Jia Zhangke accompanied Mark Muller. This was also the first time that Li Mu met a real person.

He is in his 50s, his hair is slightly gray, but he is full of energy.

This person is also No. 1 in promoting Chinese films to the world.

Li Mu shook hands with him politely.

The employees of Mengying Media had already known that they would receive two distinguished guests today, but they did not know who they were.

Upon seeing this, the employees lowered their heads and whispered.

"Who is that old man? I think Director Li is very polite to him."

"I don't know, but it seems that he has a high status. Director Jia is also here."

"Chairman of the Venice International Film Festival." At this time, sharp-eyed people have already discovered it.

At this time, there were only three people in the reception room: Li Mu, Jia Zhangke and Mark Muller.

"Li, I'm very envious that your country can have such excellent directors as you and Jia." Mark Muller was generous with his praise.

Mark Muller was talking, and then he was vomiting.

"However, it is difficult for me to understand why a film like "The Good Man", which has won great honors for China, has been slandered in China and why it has been so attacked."

Obviously, what he was talking about was a few days ago, when Zhang Weiping said that "The Good Man" was invested by the chairman of the Venice Film Festival, so it was "dirty" to win the Golden Lion Award.Speaking of this, Jia Zhangke couldn't help it anymore and sprayed Zhang Weiping again in the reception room.

Li Mu was helpless about this matter. Fortunately, Mark Muller finished complaining and knew what was going on today, so he spoke quickly.

"Li, on behalf of the Venice International Film Festival, I officially invite you and your film to participate." Mark Muller stood up and waited for Li Mu's final answer.

Li Mu also stood up and showed respect.

"Sorry, Chairman Mark Mueller!"

Mark Muller was greatly disappointed. After all, the loss of such a film was a big loss for Venice.

"But I can help you invite director Li Ying. As far as I know, you should also be inviting "Lust, Caution" to participate."

Li Mu remembers that "Lust, Caution" finally participated in the Venice International Film Festival and won the Golden Lion Award.

Mark Muller's eyes suddenly brightened. Li Mu and Li Bing had some friendship, and he also knew a little bit about them.

The two met many times at the Oscars, and according to the photos returned, the two should have a close relationship.

"Li, I'm really looking forward to your good news!" Li Xian's film is also strongly invited by Venice. If "Lust, Caution" can be invited as a result, it will be a worthwhile visit this time.

"Chairman Mark Mueller, I can only say that I will try my best, but in the end I have to look at what Director Li Ying wants."

Li Mu didn't dare to guarantee it. Who knows whether Mr. Li will change his mind and switch to Cannes in this life.

Mark Muller nodded. He still understood this truth. The three of them continued chatting happily for a while, and then Mark Muller said goodbye to Li Mu.

The news of Mark Mueller and Jia Zhangke's visit to Mengying Media could not be hidden from the media, and it became known to everyone in a short time.

Headlines hung high on the portal.

"The chairman of Venice Film Festival and Golden Lion director Jia Zhangke strongly invite Li Mu to make a new film. Li Mu may choose Venice!"

"Li Mu's new film may be scheduled to premiere in Venice!"

Most of the media agreed that in this case, Li Mu should have chosen Venice.

After all, the chairman personally came to invite you, and it would be unreasonable for you not to agree.

This is almost a matter of no suspense.

"Qianxi, has your Li Mu really decided to run for Venice?" Shu Chang has been looking at the information related to Mengying Media.

After learning from Liu Yifei that she had won a role in Li Mu's new movie, she became even more interested.

She also learned about the visit of the Venice Film Chairman immediately.

"I don't know!" Liu Yifei didn't care about those things at all. She was lying on the bed, taking out the dusty textbook and cramming it.

"Why do you keep reading this film's book? Haven't you finished all the Nortel exams?"

Shu Chang didn't understand, who would read the book after taking the exam?

Liu Yifei jumped up from the bed, put her hands on her hips, "Now you have to call me Producer Liu, or Producer Liu, do you understand?"

"Sissi, do you know what you look like now?"

Shu Chang couldn't help laughing.

"Why are you laughing? What do you think I look like?"

"You look so stupid and adorable, just like a squawking white swan."

"Sing singing. I want to deprive you of the right to star in the show."

Li Mu was in the reception room, still directing Lu Yu's arrangements for the afternoon.

"Continue to follow this specification in the afternoon, and the chairman of Cannes will be there."

Li Mu also gave special instructions.

"Okay!" Lu Yu was also a little confused. Didn't the chairman of Venice just come this morning?

Why did another Cannes chairman come this afternoon?

Boss, which film festival will this movie be screened at?

She also read the media reports in the morning, and she believed them to be true. After all, the media analysis was very clear.

All it takes is the official website of Mengying Media to make the announcement.

She also finished compiling the information for release and was waiting for Li Mu's order.

I didn't expect that there would be a twist.

Zhang Ziyi is also looking for someone to have a relationship with at this time, and she also wants to participate in Li Mu's movie.

"The King of Kung Fu" is completely out of business. This Huayi is hanging on to them. She can see it clearly.

Huayi finally chose one of its own people to participate.

She has also been under a lot of pressure recently. Gong Li and Lao Mouzi reconciled before. As for Zhou Xun and Zhao Yanzi, they are not fuel-efficient lamps, and there are rookies chasing after them.

Li Binbin???s white-haired witch is not just an idea.

Fan Binbin also got tickets to the International Film Festival.

She was full of crisis at this time.

She also went to inquire about Chen Kaige's "Mei Lanfang", and there was some news there.

Zhang Ziyi didn't dare to put all his treasure here. After all, these senior directors would change people whenever they asked. Not to mention things that were not yet determined, even if they were finalized, they could change at any time.

However, thinking about the identity of her new boyfriend, her confidence immediately increased. Even if she didn't rely on famous domestic directors, she, Zhang Ziyi, could still make a name for herself.

(End of this chapter)