Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 100 Winning the Prize
What Gu Ming was talking about was Fan Yipin's novel "Looking for a Gun".

Every year, Gu Ming would ask Li Xiaoping to send people to collect novels on the market that he found valuable.

Then take another look at it yourself.

If you see something that looks familiar or has some value, you might as well just spend a small amount of money to buy it, but it is a market price for the writer.

This novel is it.

I bought the adaptation rights for 1 yuan.

"Oh?" Jiang Wenlai became interested, "What story are you telling?"

"Tell me about a policeman in central Guizhou who lost his gun, and then he tried his best to find it." Gu Mingyan briefly summarized, "What's going on? Are you interested?"

"I have to read the script."

"Look, do you think the script is good?" Gu Ming spread his hands, "If the script is not a script, does it mean anything to you?"

You say it as if you can act according to the script.

Are you that kind of person?

"Hey..." Jiang Wen was amused.

"you got me!"

"Friends!"

Jiang Wen held Gu Ming's hand tightly.

"Then the director and I will write the script together."

"Who is the director?"

"There is a candidate, let's go back and find him." Of course the first thing Gu Ming thought of was not Lu Tailang, but his fellow countryman Diao Yinan.

If I remember correctly, he hasn't started to be a director yet.

After all, I copied one of his masterpieces.

Another fellow countryman.

There is no harm in signing him, helping him in advance, and letting him enter the directing circle early, or cooperating with Jiang Wen, which not only increases his reputation but also allows him to learn something.

Just like Lu Tailang, even though he was crying and Jiang Wen didn't know how to bully him on the set, even if he knew it would be like this, he would still be willing to cooperate if it happened again.

Without Jiang Wen, in this year's film market, as a new director, would you be able to attract investment unless your parents are willing to pay?

Save it!
Now in China, there are four directors who can pat their chests and say that they are not short of investment. They are myself, Zhang Yimou, Feng Pants, and Jia Zhangke, who no one pays attention to and whose presence is somewhat weak.

Even for Chen Kaige, "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" made him take a break for several years.

It wasn't until he discovered that real estate was more profitable than filming that people would continue to invest money in him.

"By the way, why do you need to ask the director?" Gu Ming finally realized and glanced at Jiang Wen.

Does who is the director have any influence on who you are as a director?
"what?"

Jiang Wen was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized what he was doing, and extended his thumb towards Gu Ming, "Be particular!"

"Then let's just say this!"

"It's a deal, I'll contact you when I return home."

Chat room.

Taro's debut novel was destroyed.

Gu Ming felt that his whole mood felt much better.

……

When we arrived, it was almost the day of the closing ceremony.

After two days in Cannes, Gu Changwei received a call.

The organizers asked him to attend the closing ceremony.

"Great!"

Gu Changwei excitedly held his cell phone and made a cheering gesture.

When you receive the notification, it means there will be a prize.

Regardless of the grand prize or the small prize, as long as he can win one award, for him, if his debut film is shortlisted for the main competition in Cannes and he can still win an award, this is success.

It also means that he has taken a solid step in turning director.

There is no need to worry about the film you make not being able to recoup the cost, I feel sorry for my little brother.

thought here.

Then I thought about the fact that the script of this film was prepared by Gu Ming, and most of the investment was made by Gu Ming.

He rushed over and gave Gu Ming a hug.

No words were spoken, everything was left unsaid.

But Gu Ming had something to say, "Hey, Sister Wen Li is over there. Did you report to the wrong person?"

"That's right."

Gu Changwei then laughed and hugged Jiang Wenli, "Thank you for your hard work on the grassland."

"It's filming, why is it so hard? You're an old married couple and you're still so pretentious."

"Lao Gu is an old man with an old heart."

After all, someone who is in his 40s and almost 50s and still discussing scripts in the car must have a romantic temperament in his heart.

Ever since he knew he would win the award, Gu Changwei might have been nervous, so he talked a lot.

He kept pulling Gu Ming to talk.

They talked about everything and even had to ask Gu Ming to help him write an acceptance speech.

Gu Ming was speechless, "Are you so confident? Do you need to go up and give an acceptance speech?"

"What if it's the best actress?"

"That……"

Gu Changwei wanted to say that it was impossible, but he recalled his wife's interpretation.

Thinking about this movie, it’s a heroine that stands out.

For a while, he was not sure what to eat.

But they are all members of the family anyway, so Gu Changwei can tolerate it, "Then you can help my wife write her acceptance speech."

"Ah!" Gu Ming covered his face and lay on the sofa with a look of despair.

Fortunately, it will soon be time to award the awards.

Walking on the red carpet and sitting below to wait for the award, Gu Changwei became quite quiet.

Of course, it's just a little quieter.

Still couldn't help but chat with Gu Ming.

"Hey, which film do you think can win the Palme d'Or this time?" "Tuya's Marriage."

"I'm serious with you." Gu Changwei said in a low voice.

""Son's Room"." Gu Ming said it according to the impression in his memory. "Don't ask me why, look at which country this film is from, France, other people's films are three points lower than others in Cannes."

"Are there any strong competitors for other awards?" Gu Changwei asked.

"David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" and "The Piano Teacher." The name is very similar to that classic called "The Pianist," but if Gu Ming remembers correctly, this movie is in I also gained a lot in terms of awards.

"Ok!"

Gu Changwei nodded, recalled these movies, and then rubbed his hands there.

The whole person became indescribably nervous.

The awards began, and there were still some small prizes at the beginning.

Jiang Wen won the Foreign Filmmaker of the Year Award. Unfortunately, the popularity of this award and his current banned status meant that there would be little coverage in the country.

After a long while, it was the turn of the main competition unit to award the prizes.

The best actress award went to Isabelle Huppert, the heroine of "The Piano Classroom".

and "Jiang Wenli."

when the award presenter stuttered out the name.

Jiang Wenli didn't respond for a while.

She really didn't expect that she would win this award.

After a few seconds, he covered his mouth and stood up.

First, she gave her husband Gu Changwei a hug, and then gave Gu Ming, "Thank you!"

After hugging the crew members, she went up, thinking about her acceptance speech in her mind as she walked.

Gu Ming in the audience nudged Gu Changwei with his elbow, "Old Gu, what do you think?"

"Do you feel that your family status has plummeted?"

"Please be quiet." Gu Changwei frowned, feeling unspeakable mixed feelings in his heart.

My wife won the award, so I should be happy.

But why can't you be happy?
Ugh……

I thought I had won the prize, but when I called the closing ceremony, I watched my wife win the title!

Seeing Gu Changwei's increasingly embarrassed eyes and eyebrows, Gu Ming comforted him, "Don't worry, haven't Berlin and Cannes had several situations where they won the Best Actress and the highest award at the same time?"

"The Palme d'Or beckons."

"Shouldn't you be happy?"

"Haha, yes, I'm so happy!" Gu Changwei clapped his hands mechanically.

As an insider, he knows all too well how difficult it is to win the Palme d'Or in Cannes.

Especially for Chinese films.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be only two movies, and they would both be double-yolk eggs.

In comparison, neon films are more popular.

Won the Best Actress and the Palme d'Or at the same time?
Just think about it in your dreams.

Do not!
I wouldn’t dare to think like this in my dream!
After a while, Jiang Wenli finished her acceptance speech and came down with the trophy. She was the first to hand the trophy to Gu Changwei, which made Gu Changwei even more uncomfortable. She directly gave the trophy to Gu Ming, "Let me take a good look at it."

"You better watch it. I've already seen the Palme d'Or."

"I..." Gu Changwei was stuck in his throat and couldn't say a word. He simply turned his head and looked at the award podium and stopped talking.

Awards continued.

The Best Actor award actually went to "The Piano Teacher" and went to Bonoit Magimel.

The Best Director award was awarded to two great directors, Jon Cole for "The Absent Man" and David Lynch for "Mulholland Drive."

"The winner of the Jury Prize at the 54th Cannes Film Festival is, oh, this is an old friend and a new director, "Tuya's Marriage"."

Gu Changwei, who had already given up his heart, remained indifferent.

Until Gu Ming and Jiang Wenli both reminded at the same time, "The jury award."

"what?"

"I won the jury award, ah what? I'm facing the camera, can you be a little more graceful?" Jiang Wenli said.

Gu Changwei was still stunned for three seconds.

After looking at each other on stage, he gave the person next to him a hug.

But the first one to give was actually Gu Ming.

The second one is Jiang Wenli.

Then he held a fist with one hand to relieve the tension, took a deep breath and walked onto the stage, holding the trophy with a happy face.

"To receive this award, I would first like to thank the country."

"Secondly, I would like to thank one person, the producer and screenwriter of this drama, Gu Ming."

"If it weren't for him, this work wouldn't be possible."

"Thanks also..."

After thanking a bunch of people and the Cannes jury, Gu Changwei walked off the stage.

As expected, the final Palme d'Or went to "The Son's Room".

Gu Changwei couldn't help but look at Gu Ming.

"How did you know?"

"Is there an insider inside?"

"Hush, don't say it, don't say it." Gu Ming decided to maintain a sense of mystery.

Sure enough, after such a pretense, Gu Changwei looked at Gu Ming and couldn't help but look up at the top of Gu Ming's head, as if he was looking at a mountain.

Wang Xiaoshuai’s Berlin Jury Prize comes to mind.

He felt that this matter was not that simple.

Nodding heavily.

This little brother of mine is awesome, I still have to work with him in future movies!
Awards guaranteed.

After the awards ceremony, "Tuya's Marriage" was surrounded by domestic media as soon as it was released.

Gu Ming was too lazy to answer these questions, so he answered a few casually and left the interview to Gu Changwei and Jiang Wenli.

Those reporters quickly spread the news back to the country.

The next day, a man in his 30s with a bald head and a chubby head was walking in Xiying Studio and heard everyone talking about two people.

(End of this chapter)