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Chapter 184 [11] Arrive in Berlin and meet Zhang Yimou!

"Okay, parents, don't give it away!"

"You guys go back and drive slower on the road!"

In the early morning of February 2th, Chen Peidong and Shen Xiaoqin sent Chen Yu to the airport in Shanghai together. The two of them watched Chen Yu walk into the passage of the terminal.

"It's a good thing to go to the imperial capital. At least I can see my son more often!"

Shen Xiaoqin said to Chen Peidong, and the two of them walked towards the parking lot outside the airport.

"That's what I said, let's go and have a look first. If it's really effective, you shouldn't be a teacher anymore. It would be nice for the whole family to live in the imperial capital!"

Chen Peidong planned to go to Chen Yu's company, and brother and sister Shen Xiaojun also decided to go together.

But they are still not very optimistic about Chen Yu's company, although Chen Yu has told them about his future plans in the past few days.

"Let's talk about it after you settle down!"

"I have to go out for a few days about resigning from my employer. If I can't find it, go to Peiren and let him talk about it!"

Chen Yu's uncle Chen Peiren is the only college student in the Chen family and is also an official. He was the one who introduced Chen Peidong to his job, so he also had to apply for resignation.

"Well, I have to complete the handover procedures before I can go to the Imperial Capital with confidence!"

"Let Xiaojun go first. It will take a few months for Xiaolan, Zhao Yi and the others..."

The couple discussed and then got into Chen Peidong's unit's car.

At this time, Chen Yu checked his ticket and got on the plane.

More than 2 hours later, he returned to the Imperial Capital after a long absence. Although he slept on the plane, he was still sleepy, so he found a hotel nearby, got an hourly room, and slept until 3 p.m. point.

The flight to Berlin will take place after 9 pm, and the Berlin time at that time is 2:4 pm on February 14.

The flight lasts about 10 hours, so the time to arrive in Berlin is in the early morning of February 2th.

"Director Li!"

After having a quick bite at the airport, Chen Yu met Li Yang.

Lu Xuechang was already on his way.

This time Chen Yu bought them a direct first-class flight with a bed and a box. It was a bit expensive, but at least it was a comfortable stay.

Chen Yu can be harsh on himself when traveling, but he will never make others unhappy.

In fact, everyone will remember everything you do in this circle. Can Li Yang and Lu Xuechang not remember the current favor?

Therefore, Li Yang and Lu Xuechang were still very polite to Chen Yu.

In fact, Huayi also bought a plane ticket for Lu Xuechang this time, but it was economy class; they didn't expect that Lu Xuechang would actually participate in the award, and even be shortlisted for the best film.

Originally, they just wanted to have a screening, rent a stage during the film festival, and promote "Cara is a Dog".

They may not have thought that "Kala" would be a hit. After all, the domestic box office has not exceeded 500 million so far.

It looked like he was going to lose money.

But now that the film has been shortlisted for the Golden Bear, the meaning has become different.

For this reason, "Kala is a Dog" has no problem selling around the world. One of its labels is that it was nominated for Berlin's Best Film.

Lu Xuechang's status as a director has been elevated unknowingly.

"This is my first time going abroad!"

In the first-class waiting room, Lu Xuechang said shyly to Li Yang; these two people have become very familiar with each other, mainly because Li Yang helped Lu Xuechang handle the matter of participating in the award.

This time "Kala" was nominated for best picture, thanks to Li Yang's help.

"That's all!"

Li Yang laughed: "The first time I went abroad, it was like fleeing. I was very nervous. Moreover, there was no direct route to West Berlin. I took Air China and could only fly to East Berlin!"

"As soon as we got off the plane, my girlfriend and I were scared to death. We were all Soviet soldiers, and the security was very tight!"

"Fortunately, the relationship between China and the Soviet Union was still okay at that time. We arrived in West Berlin through the special channel!"

"The shock of the Berlin Wall is still fresh in my memory!"

"..."

Li Yang was talking about his experience of going to Germany in the 80s, and both Chen Yu and Lu Xuechang listened with interest; I have to say that Li Yang's life experience is definitely worthy of an autobiography, and it is not just as simple as inspirational. , and an unyielding will.

The key is that after experiencing so much, I still returned to China and photographed many social and current events. This is very rare.

The three people got on the first class cabin of the plane and were still chatting in the box.

Mainly Li Yang was talking, Chen Yu and Lu Xue were often listening. From the time he entered the Free University of West Berlin, to learning German, working, marching... he integrated into this country and witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Li Yang even received funding from the Chinese Embassy because he made a film reflecting the Holocaust, which was broadcast on German television.

Chen Yu and Lu Xuechang were really in awe.

The director in front of him is truly pure. At least his original intention of making movies in the first place was not to make money.

"I also filmed a documentary about the matriarchal society of the Mosuo people in Lugu Lake. Old Germans really liked watching it... and the Aini people in Yunnan. I don't know if you have heard of it. Foreigners are interested in these things. !”

"They think China is so mysterious, hahaha!"

Speaking of this, Li Yang felt a little happy.

Chen Yu could feel Li Yang's happiness when he said this. It was the real enjoyment of being immersed in art; a master of film school who stayed in Germany for 7 years, he exceeded the level of 99% of domestic directors.

It took the influence of five universities to cultivate such a unique character in Li Yang.

After talking about it, the three of them were a little sleepy.

When he woke up, Chen Yu found that he was already in the sky over Germany, and his first feeling was green.

Not just the color green, but a deeper meaning.

One-third of Germany's land is forest, and green is almost a symbol of Germany.

After having dinner in the first-class cabin, Chen Yu looked at the time. It was already past 11 pm Berlin time.

In more than 10 minutes, he will get off the plane.

"The jet lag is still there..."

Chen Yu will definitely not be able to sleep when he returns to the hotel, so he can only think of a solution tomorrow; fortunately, the opening ceremony of the Berlin International Film Festival will start the day after tomorrow.

He still has one day left. "Let's go, get off the plane!"

Li Yang is also half a German expert. This time, of course, he acted as a tour guide throughout the entire journey, and there was also someone to pick him up at the airport. This person was Li Yang's classmate at the Cologne Film and Television Academy, and he was also the screenwriter of "Kara is a Dog" who was able to participate in the award—— Bernd Lichtenberg!

At the same time, another film "Goodbye Lenin" written by him was also shortlisted for the best film in Berlin this year.

Screenwriter, not just anyone can be added.

The Berlin Film Festival judges are obviously not fools either.

It is precisely because of this relationship that "Cara is a Dog" is eligible for the award.

"Hi Bernd, long time no see!"

When Li Yang was at the pick-up area at Berlin Tagore Airport, he saw a tall and thin white man wearing a hat from a distance. He immediately put down his luggage and greeted him.

The two people hugged each other happily.

"Let me introduce you!"

Just as Li Yang was about to introduce Lu Xuechang and Chen Yu beside him, Bernd already laughed: "Lu, and Yu, the star of your movie, right?"

"Hello, Mr. Bernd!"

Chen Yu and Lu Xuechang both gave the famous German screenwriter a cordial hug.

"Director Lu is very grateful to you and said that he would treat you to dinner no matter what!"

"You know, we Chinese like to treat guests warmly?"

"Hahaha!"

The group of people sat in Bernd's car and drove towards the Potsdamer Platz Film Palace, the venue for the Berlin Film Festival.

Every year the film festival is held here, and the hotel Chen Yu and others booked is the Marriott Hotel within the film festival. It is also one of the main venues. There is an auditorium on the first floor that can accommodate more than a thousand people watching movies. Super luxurious Marriott movie theater.

Many Berlin premieres of films are held here; this is also one of the most expensive halls in the film festival.

The other main venue this year is the Martin Gropius Exhibition. This venue is much larger than the Marriott, with countless movie halls and booths. Starting from the day after tomorrow, the exhibition will be rented by various film parties just like the booths. , used to promote their own movies.

“Potsdamer Platz is Berlin’s new landmark, the new city center built after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It’s here day and night!”

Seeing Lu Xuechang's eyes looking slightly shocked at the bizarre scene outside, Li Yang hurriedly introduced it to him; it could be seen that Lu Xuechang looked completely shocked since he got off the plane.

In fact, the appearance of developed countries shocked him deeply.

Of course Chen Yu didn't feel anything. Even if he was in the most prosperous area of ​​Berlin in front of him, compared with any first- and second-tier cities in China in 2027, it would be completely inadequate; but now, it would definitely be better than any other city in the country. City.

"It's indeed a developed country. Don't people here even sleep?"

Lu Xuechang pushed up his glasses. He had seen countless theaters and casinos. This place was simply a paradise for entertainment.

Finally, fifteen minutes later, Chen Yu and his party arrived downstairs at the Marriott Hotel.

I have to say that compared to Chinese cities, European airports are generally very close to the city center.

Potsdamer Platz is the center of a huge cross. At each end of this cross, there are countless high-rise buildings, and of course there are various logos and ribbons of the Berlin Film Festival.

The film festival, which opens the day after tomorrow, will be held in 12 venues near here for a total of ten days.

The most eye-catching thing is of course the Film Palace, where the opening ceremony was held. A huge colorful bear was hung in front of the Film Palace. The day after tomorrow, more than 2000 celebrities from the film and television industry from all over the world will attend.

Li Yang and Chen Yu introduced each other. They had finished their meal and took a walk to visit.

It was the first time for Lu Xuechang and Chen Yu to participate in this kind of film festival, and they still felt quite shocked.

Especially the Film Palace, the symbol of the Berlin Film Festival. This castle-like palace encompasses the film museum, theater and film festival. It is a star-studded theater with a capacity of 4500 people every year and is famous all over the world.

"We can't take a break tomorrow, we have to come and register for the venue!"

"There are also screening schedules..."

"Although the judges have all seen our film, they may still attend major screening halls. If they watch it again, it will definitely increase their impression..."

Li Yang had obviously done some planning before coming here, and he had stayed in Germany for so many years and had participated in 5 Berlin Film Festivals privately, so he was quite familiar with the process.

"Huayi applied for a youth forum for me. What kind of exhibition is this?"

Lu Xuechang asked suddenly, and Li Yang hurriedly said: "The Youth Forum is a very important part of the Berlin Film Festival. Its full name is the International Youth Film Forum. It is an association composed of many young people who love movies. They will also judge this year's film festival. The best movie ever!"

"Although the awards are not linked to the Berlin Film Festival, if it can be judged, there will be some bonuses and honors!"

"Oh, so, do I still need to register for the exhibition or something?"

"If you want, you have to call Huayi. The price of each exhibition is different; there are also the price of the theater and the number of plays..."

"It is best for the shortlisted films to be fully booked within a week, so that they will be seen by more people; of course, the premiere is definitely the most important, and you have to choose a hall..."

Li Yang was worthy of being a Berlin expert, and Lu Xuechang understood him in just a few words.

Chen Yu, on the other hand, saw a wave of familiar characters.

Lao Mouzi, Liang Chaowei, Zhang Ziyi, etc. were also strolling around Potsdamer Platz, and there were a large number of them, including many directors and actors from Hong Kong, such as Zhang Manyu and Du Qifeng!

At least they are in the same circle, they must be mixed together.

There are also many films participating in the screening in Hong Kong this time, including "Infernal Affairs", "PTU", "The Unparalleled", "Returning Home"... Unfortunately, none of them were shortlisted.

In fact, they all saw Chen Yu and the others, but after glancing over, they looked away.

Obviously, Chen Yu and the others don't know each other yet; let alone Lu Xuechang and Li Yang.

"Let's go, come here early tomorrow and let's choose a booth!"

"Try to put it together and premiere it as early as possible!"

Li Yang greeted Chen Yu. Of course, he also saw Zhang Yimou and others, but he was not famous at all at the moment, and he was obviously not good enough to attract the attention of the other party.

"Hero" has created an unprecedented box office of 2.7 million in China. This time Lao Mouzi is going to win the Berlin Golden Bear with great force.

Domestically, there has been an overwhelming effort to build momentum there.

In history, no other Berlin Film Festival has attracted such attention and sensation as this year.

All, of course, is because "Hero" is the favorite to win the award this year.

Many fans of Zhang Yimou, Zhang Ziyi, and Li Lianjie across the country are already eagerly looking forward to the moment when Lao Mouzi captures the bear!

Of course Lao Mouzi himself is looking forward to it too!

(End of this chapter)