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Chapter 152 Golden bear, golden lion, nothing

The shortlist for the Golden Rooster Award was also announced today. Lao Mouzi's "City of Golden Armor" was directly shaved off.

Feng Xiaogang's "Night Banquet" was nominated for the Best Recording Award, which is insulting no matter how you look at it.

As for last year's Golden Lion's "Three Gorges" and this year's Golden Bear's "Tuya's Marriage", they were directly kicked out. These films are not even worthy of being shortlisted.

The main melody "Yun Shui Yao" topped the Golden Rooster shortlist this time, receiving 8 nominations.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the big prize is about to be awarded.

Li Xuejian and Pan Hong are used to it. Anyway, nothing weird has happened to Jin Rooster in recent years.

Yuan Quan and Zhang Songwen had little experience, so they couldn't help but ask Li Mu: "Director Li, if Jin Rooster does this, nothing will happen, right?"

"Whatever happened, Golden Rooster has its own selection criteria."

After speaking, Li Mu called Tian Zhuangzhuang directly, "Teacher, you have also seen that I will definitely not be in the country on the day of the Golden Rooster opening ceremony."

Tian Zhuangzhuang was in the office at this time, looking at the list of golden roosters this time, and shook his head: "Okay, someone is looking for you, I will help you push it, and go make a good movie."

In the past few days, someone has actually been looking for him, asking him to deliver a message to Li Mu and participate in the Golden Rooster Film Festival.

After reading the shortlist, how could he let Li Mu participate with this old face? Isn't he just a disgusting person?

The outside world is also discussing a lot about this shortlist.

After all, neither the Venice Film Festival nor the Berlin Film Festival's best films were selected. Your list is a bit funny. People who don't know think that the Golden Rooster is the world's number one film festival.

However, Jinji doesn't care about the outside world's evaluation at all. It focuses on four words: independence from the world.

The film festival is already the last right of these old guys, and they cling to it to show their identity.

Anyway, Li Mu has no intention of cheating on them. There are so many film festivals that he can attend every year, including the three major ones in Europe.

"Don't worry, our film will not participate in the Golden Rooster selection." After Li Mu hung up the phone, he specifically said this to the leading actors.

Several people burst into laughter instantly and felt envious of Li Mu's casualness. Only a great director like Li Mu dared to say that they would have been forced to go.

They didn't have a choice whether to go or not.

While everyone was still talking about Golden Rooster, Chen Kexin's "Nomination" announced that it would not participate in the Oscar selection, saying that it could not be screened in time. Only they knew what it was.

The news that Li Mu learned was that "The Ballad of Clouds and Waters" would represent mainland China in the competition for Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards. This was giving way.

Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Upgrades" was poorly received at the box office, hovering around 1000 million, and it also received the same treatment as "The Promise."

It was parodied by netizens and nicknamed "The Murderous Case of a Butt". The title and production techniques of this spoof video are very similar to that of "Murderous Case Caused by a Steamed Bun".

However, unlike Chen Kai who was furious about "Steamed Buns", both Jiang Wen and the film crew took a tolerant attitude towards the matter.

The leather face prop that Li Mu specially customized with Meili Guo has finally arrived. It is similar to Xiao Wei's prop in "Painted Skin" and is produced by the same company.

"Director Li, don't tell me. After putting it on, you really can't see it." After putting on the props, Pan Hong found a mirror and took a look. She felt that her whole person was different.

This is where the movie is most likely to have flaws. The same person pretending to be another person can easily be discovered by the audience.

Li Xuejian also tried it on after putting it on, and found that it was indeed very well made, "It must have cost a lot of money, Director Li!"

"For the sake of movie quality, we still have to give up on this."

After the props were ready, the second half of the shooting also started.

The two best actors and actresses brought along Zhang Songwen and Yuan Quan, and the scene became smoother and smoother as the filming progressed.

Zhang Songwen and others were obviously brought into the play, and the emotional tension was released.

Li Mu is still working hard to end the filming as soon as possible. This movie was selected for a quick resolution. There are still a series of things waiting for Li Mu to deal with in North America.

"Lust, Caution" has grossed HK$2276 million in the two weeks since its release in Hong Kong, and its box office in Taiwan has exceeded NT$[-] million in seven days.

It has become the highest-grossing Chinese-language film since 2007, and its box office performance is almost comparable to that of this year's highest-grossing Hollywood blockbuster.

However, the reviews in North America were average. 63 of the 21 film critics who participated in the review on the Rotten Tomatoes website voted for Rotten Tomatoes, and the favorable rating was only a low-to-average 67%.

Mainstream media reviews were negative.

However, the film first screened in two theaters in New York to full houses.

An international student told the media: "I queued up at the theater on Saturday, but I could only buy tickets for Sunday, and it seemed like all the Chinese in New York were out!"

Zhang Songwen looked at the news in the newspaper, "Director Li, you seem to have been invited to the Busan Film Festival? Are you going? I think Director Feng Xiaogang has already gone there with "Assembly"."

"The golden rooster has been pushed away, and I can't go to Busan."

CJ Entertainment asked him to be a judge some time ago, but he refused.

If I were to go to the Busan Film Festival, the old guys at Golden Rooster would probably have their eyes popped out, and their faces would probably look ugly.

Li Mu didn't bother to attack them. It was the easiest thing to do without either of them.

The Busan Film Festival is not a good place either. It is very different from the Shanghai Film Festival. Anyway, it is all about giving face to foreigners. Everyone does not have to squeeze and everyone will get a prize.

Li Mu looked at the script and saw that it was not far away from completion. I am afraid that this is the second time in so many years that it has been completed so quickly, and the first time it is a debut film.

"It is expected that there will only be one week of scenes left. Let's get ready and continue working."

Lighting engineers, scene managers, set designers, and photographers are all in place.

The actors are also waiting for the director's orders on the set.

"Action!" At the command, the crew all started to move.

The news about Li Mu's crew still only has a few vague stills and the participating actors.

The rest are unknown.When asked in the interview, Mengying's employees also expressed their ignorance. Li Mu wrote the script this time, so no one knew about it.

The reporters really had no choice but to wait for Li Mu's crew to finish filming, interview the actors or wait for official information from Mengying Media.

Zhen Zidan also wanted to establish a good relationship with Li Mu and came to visit the class with a cart full of snacks and drinks.

"Director Li!" Zhen Zidan was still very respectful in front of Li Mu.

"Here you go, you're so polite to buy so much." Li Mu looked at the cart of snacks, and the staff were still busy carrying them.

"It's not much. There are many people. If everyone gets a share, it will be gone."

"Hehe, I've got my heart."

Li Mu didn't make any excuses. Anyway, someone came to visit the crew, and he also gave the crew a rest and something to eat to fill their stomachs.

"Don't worry, practice hard and don't cause anything to happen. Ip Man's character can't escape you."

Li Mu also patted Zhen Zidan's shoulder heavily before he left. Anyway, he signed for three movies, and they were not expensive, so he didn't use them in vain. Just don't be a monster.

Zhen Zidan even smiled, "Thank you, Director Li. Don't worry, I will practice martial arts well and not cause any trouble to Director Li."

"Ah."

During the normal filming of the crew, paparazzi came over from time to time to take secret photos, but still found nothing.

Li Mu looked at Zhang Songwen's performance on the monitor and frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied.

"Crack!"

The plot has now reached its most exciting twist.

"Your eyes should be dull! You have now been completely led into the rhythm by the golden lawyer in front of you."

Li Mu also patiently explained the plot and the feeling he wanted to Zhang Songwen in detail.

The filming of "The Invisible Guest" was not difficult. The difficulty lies in these few scenes. 90% of the scenes are actually scenes between several people.

"By the way, don't be frightened when Teacher Pan Hong pulls away the human skin prop during the reversal. That thing is very expensive!"

When he was about to start shooting, Li Mu smiled and reminded him deliberately.

Although I prepare a spare, it is naturally best if I don’t use it.

"Don't worry, director!" Zhang Songwen made an OK gesture.

"Okay, then get ready to start."

The shots passed smoothly one by one. Li Mu watched the final scene successfully completed on the monitor, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up with joy.

After less than two months, the film was finally completed.

The sound of finalization spread throughout the entire set. After a while, the carnival sounds slowly faded away. Li Mu called the photographer, and the crew still had to take photos.

Li Mu, Zhang Songwen, and Yuan Quan stood as Zhang Xuejian and Pan Hong, each posing, waiting for the camera to click.

"Okay, let's release the final group photo." After the shooting was completed, Li Mu ordered his men.

"Director Li, you are squeezing out toothpaste." Zhang Songwen teased, and everyone couldn't help laughing.

Isn't Li Mu just hanging on to these media reporters?

However, they also quite supported Li Mu's mysterious approach.

After reading the script and filming the movie, they also know how strong the suspenseful plot of the movie is and how powerful the twist is.

Li Mu's doing this has raised the audience's expectations, which is good for both the movie and the audience.

"Director Li, next time there is such a good movie, remember to call me as an old man."

Li Xuejian also took the initiative to say it at the wedding banquet.

"And me." Pan Hong also quickly reconsidered.

"If you have good characters, you will never forget these two teachers. Come on, let me toast you two teachers."

After the news that Li Mu's crew had finished filming was accidentally released, reporters were a little confused.

"So fast? I just went to take some candid photos yesterday, and I didn't get anything back, so it's just finished?"

"Quick shooter!"

"The bonus is gone this time."

Emperor Yang Shoucheng also called specifically to say hello.

The next day, Li Mu flew to the imperial capital with the crew.

"Sing, sing, I'm going to pick up Amu later, do you want to come with me? Let's go have a meal by the way." Liu Yifei was putting on makeup in front of the mirror.

"I go!"

As soon as Shu Chang finished speaking, he saw Liu Yifei's death gaze.

"What I'm saying is that I'll go downstairs to feed Little Chengzi, and you can pick up Li Mu yourself. I won't be a light bulb for you two."

Shu Chang said weakly.

Liu Yifei picked up the small bag and flipped the hair on her temples with her right hand. She smiled and said, "Yeah! Okay, I've invited you. You can't say it yourself, so I'm leaving."

(End of this chapter)