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Chapter 46 Staying in Europe
In May, domestic films were completely beaten by imported films. News came out of Cannes that Wang Jiawei's English film Blueberry Nights would be the opening film. This was the first time that Cannes opened with a film directed by a Chinese director.This was well reported by the Hong Kong media, as if it was great news.

In April, Venice's shortlist came out first, this time The Sun Also Rises directed by mainland Chinese director Jiang Wen, Lust, Caution directed by Chinese director Li An, Help Me Love God, directed by Chinese director Li Kangsheng, Chinese director Li An Four Chinese-language films about Detective directed by Hong Kong director Johnnie To are shortlisted for the main competition. This can be considered a big year for Chinese films.

The last time it was so lively was at Cannes 2000, which was also the first time Zhang Yang came to prominence.

Then more exciting news came. Zhang Yang, who was only 24 years old, was appointed as the chairman of the jury of the Venice Film Festival.

Everyone was shocked by the news. The 24-year-old chairman of the jury was 35 when Gong Li was the director. However, considering that he was the first director in the new century to win three gold medals in the world, and he also won two gold lions in Venice. It seems like nothing!
The next step is excitement. The Chinese director of Venice has won the title for three years. Zhang Yang in 04, Li An in 05, Wang Quan'an in 06, and this year the chairman is Zhang Yang. Four consecutive championships are not something that can be expected soon.

However, Jiang Wen's fans are a little worried. They all know that Jiang Wen doesn't seem to have a good relationship with Zhang Yang. Fortunately, during Zhang Yang's time, he was flying around China and the United States and was rarely caught.

Zhang Yang just didn't expect Americans to care about these things very much. When Zhang Yang came to Disney, several major Hollywood film companies took turns inviting Zhang Yang to parties, and even directly sent Natalie Portman to invite him.Zhang Yang was a little scared, and the production of Frozen was in good order, so he went to the United States in July after the announcement of the jury chairman. Disney also expressed understanding.

Zhang Yang continues to live in seclusion in China, but there are indeed a lot of reports about him, covering everything.But I didn't get any response.

At the end of August, Zhang Yang quietly arrived in Venice with his assistant.After getting in touch with people from the organizing committee, a long review period began. During this period, things were fine at first, but disagreements arose just after the second Best Technical Contribution Award in the main competition section. Many people wanted to give Zhang Yang a thumbs up and disagree. Finally, millet and mullet were given.

The rest was smooth sailing. When it came to the final Golden Lion Award, Zhang Yang rejected the voting results nine times in a row, which made everyone irritated. They asked Zhang Yang directly, "Zhang Yang has already given it to a Chinese director, do we still have to give it to him?" Inland people?”

Zhang Yang looked at these people and said something unexpected, "Isn't it good to keep the trophy in Europe?"

Many judges were stunned after hearing Zhang Yang's words, and they all said "Oh, my God!"

The final tenth vote passed.

When the time came on the evening of September [-]th, Zhang Yang stood on the awards podium and gave a speech, speaking in fluent French.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have carefully selected tonight's winners among many films over the past ten days. I hope everyone has a pleasant night."

The other judges on the jury in the audience silently complained in their hearts, you are so cautious, you will not give a single award to your compatriots.

Zhang Yang didn't hear their voices, otherwise he would have told them that they were Americans.

The awards ceremony that followed was uneventful. At the end, Zhang Yang once again walked onto the podium to announce in French

The winner of the Best Picture Award is
Abdai Koshish millet and mullet

The Gallic director was very happy to receive the trophy and certificate after thanking him.

At the end of the day, Zhang Yang announced that the film festival had ended perfectly.

After the interview, Zhang Yang walked away very quickly. In addition, he had to interview various award-winning guests first, so he returned to the capital smoothly.Then many people went to the Ocean Film and Television Studio to block him, but they couldn't block him. However, the media did not let him go. They all reported that he should suppress Jiang Wen for personal reasons.

On the 21st, Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises" was released. After watching this artistic film with an investment of 6000 million, everyone gradually understood Zhang Yang. There are too many metaphors for riding a horse, it's too deep!People who are not experienced filmmakers can’t understand it at all!
In Europe, those people are the only ones who can understand this metaphor!The voice of the mainland media has disappeared, but the voice of the Wanwan media has risen.

Because before, many people broke the news about the grand opening of Lust, Caution in Venice.A lot of people think this is a hit.In the end, there was no award at all. Who can balance it?

At this time, Zhang Yang's dispute with others in the jury was exposed. The people in the jury voted ten times, and nine times it was Lust Caution that could win the Golden Lion, but Zhang Yang just didn't agree, and they still He thought Zhang Yang was going to give the trophy to Jiang Wen, but he ended up saying, "Wouldn't it be better to keep the trophy in Europe?"

So for the tenth time, Millet and Mullet won the Golden Lion.

This has stirred up a hornet's nest. Did Zhang Yang stay in a foreign country for a long time and become a Han Dynasty?So ignorant of unity.

When Zhang Yang saw that those people were getting an advantage and behaved well, and when he saw that Lust, Caution was scheduled to be released in China, he became angry and went straight to the film bureau.

Arriving at Bureau Tong’s office,
"Director, have you seen this film?"

"The reviewer has seen it, there won't be any problems!"

"This film is banned in Europe under the age of 17, is it okay here?"

"It should be cut. Wouldn't it be okay if it was cut?"

"Then do you know why I have always been opposed to this film? It is a whitewash! Can this pass the censorship?"

Director Tong was obviously shocked. Is this happening?

Zhang Yang suggested that Bureau Tong could ask several other directors in the bureau to take a look at it first. If you think it's okay, just think I didn't say it. If you think there is a problem, you can ask the leaders above to check it!
Especially the cultural department and the Jun team!
Bureau Tong also had his own considerations, and Zhang Yang suggested again that we quietly go to Nortel and invite a few teachers to take a look at it?The conclusions everyone draws can’t be wrong!

In the end, Director Tong was persuaded by Zhang Yang, but it was not over yet. Zhang Yang quickly called the teacher and asked him to arrange a screening at Nortel in the evening. He also asked Teacher Tian, ​​Teacher Xie, and other big directors to stay. Watch.

In the evening, Zhang Yang took several directors and watched the edited movie with Mr. Nortel, and they all felt a bit hard to explain.

Zhang Yang directly pointed out that this was a whitewashing room.Then Zhang Yang said that he would like to invite the descendants of Ms. Zheng in the United States to let them know what they think of the movie.Of course, the prerequisite is to have the approval of the big leader.

Finally, Zhang Yang came up with another trick and said that when something happens, the first ones to take the blame will be the directors!This impressed them all.

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