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Chapter 61 Target, Cannes

It’s already cool in Beijing in October.

Wang Shu started editing "The Tuner" after watching the movie "The Myth" in the cinema.

The registration period for feature films at the Berlin Film Festival ends in November, and there is not much time left for Wang Shu.

Of course, this time there is China Film Media’s mediation, and he is the winner of the last Alfred Ball Silver Bear Award. If he participates again this year, the organizer will allow him to use a backdoor to extend a certain amount of film delivery. expiration date.

To be honest, among the top three films in Europe, "The Tuner" is the most suitable film to participate in the Cannes International Film Festival.

Because the Cannes Film Festival pays most attention to the combination of business and art, and the more gimmicks are used, the more popular it becomes.

And "The Tuner" has exactly this flavor.

However, the registration period for the Cannes Film Festival is next year, and it is already mid-year by the time the film festival opens.

As for the Venice TV Festival, it has been held in September.

Therefore, the only thing he could catch up with as soon as possible was the Berlin International Film Festival.

This is why he immediately set his sights on the Berlin Film Festival.

With the success of "My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox", he was not as anxious as before and had new ideas.

For a film like "The Tuner" that combines business and art, if you go to Berlin instead of Cannes, you will be a little confused.

The requirements for participation in the Cannes International Film Festival are that films must be produced after May each year (i.e. within one year), and must not be screened at any film festival and cannot be selected at other film festivals, etc.

"The Tuner" was completed in October, not to mention being screened at other film festivals. It fully meets the prerequisites for participating in the Cannes Film Festival.

So Wang Shu called Han Sanping.

The two met in a coffee shop.

"Are you sure you're going to Cannes with "The Tuner"?" Han Sanping had already started preparing for the movie to go to Berlin. Unexpectedly, Wang Shu suddenly changed his mind, which almost made him duck.

"Yes." Wang Shu nodded and explained in detail, "The film "The Tuner" is more commercial. I am more confident about participating in Cannes than going to Berlin."

Han Sanping took a sip of coffee, thought for a moment, and said with a smile, "You are right. Berlin pays more attention to politics and society. In comparison, films that combine business and art are indeed more suitable for Cannes."

"Now that you've decided, let's do it."

"Actually, I also think it would be better to go to Cannes."

"Haha." Wang Shu smiled awkwardly.

Han Sanping glanced at Wang Shu and then said, "So, this film can be considered your exploration of commercial films?"

"Uh." Wang Shu didn't expect Han Sanping to think so, so he had to bite the bullet and said, "That's right. After all, with the reform of the film field, there will be more and more commercial films in the future. You have to keep up with the times, right?"

"That's good if you think about it this way." Han Sanping smiled and said his personal opinion, "Although award-winning films can win awards, commercial films will be the mainstream in the future."

The two continued to chat about this topic for a while, and decided to go to Cannes instead of Berlin with "The Tuner".

Han Sanping turned around and asked, "When will "The Tuner" be completed?"

"Two or three months." Wang Shu said a conservative figure. With his unwinding and editing method, he could edit the film quickly, and spent most of his time on post-production.

"That's okay." Han Sanping nodded and said softly, "As long as the film is not released in December, it will be fine."

To qualify for the Cannes Film Festival, although the film needs to have its world premiere at the festival, this world does not include the local area.

Therefore, even if "The Tuner" has already been released in the mainland, it can still participate in the Cannes Film Festival.

""The Promise"?" Wang Shu pretended to think for a while, and then asked in surprise.    In fact, the heart is like a clear mirror.

In December of this year, "The Promise", a commercial blockbuster that director Chen Kaige said no one would understand in ten years, will be released.

Director Han is worried that "The Tuner" will be released in December and will be beaten by "The Promise".

Wang Shu wanted to say, Director Han, you are worried too much. "The Promise" is an extremely abstract movie.

At that time, it is not certain who will suppress whom.

"That's right." Han Sanping said with a smile, "This movie is produced and distributed by China Film and Television, and it brings together many well-known stars from across the Taiwan Strait and three places."

"The lineup is strong and the scene is huge."

"If your "The Tuner" is released at the same time, it is likely to be affected by "The Promise" and lead to a sluggish box office."

"So optimistic about "The Promise"?" Wang Shu asked pretending to be surprised.

"Of course." Han Sanping patted his chest and responded confidently, "With an investment of 3.4 million, directed by Chen Kaige, plus Zhang Pozhi, Nicholas Tse, Chen Hong and others, do you think you are confident?"

"Can I say no?" Wang Shu complained in his heart, and then boasted, "Then I wish it a big box office success and China Film Group will make a lot of money."

"Haha." The smile on Han Sanping's face continued, "I am the producer of this film. When the film premieres, you will also come to support me."

"So Director Han is the producer?" Wang Shu continued to pretend to be surprised, and then quickly added, "In this case, I have to support him no matter what."

He wanted to ask Han Sanping if he had watched the film in advance?
  Otherwise, with your eyes, Mr. Han, wouldn't you be able to see the abstraction of "The Promise"?

"So, if "The Tuner" is produced and scheduled, it's best not to schedule it in December or January. With "The Promise" being such a big production, it will be difficult for other films to survive." Han Sanping said with a smile.

Although Han Sanping seemed to be well-intentioned and thinking about Wang Shu, he actually had his own plans.

The two films "The Promise" and "The Tuner" were both invested and produced by China Film.

If two movies are released at the same time and both are hurt, or if one movie is beaten by the other and lingers, the interests of China Film Group will ultimately suffer.

This is what he and China Film Group do not want to see.

"Don't worry, Director Han, China Film is the largest investor in "The Tuner". If the release date is set, China Film will definitely listen to China Film's opinion." Wang Shu said, who is more understanding of the world.

It's already late October, and even if he rushes as fast as he can, he still won't be able to make it in time for "The Promise" to be released at the same time.

Because the movie is scheduled to be released, it is not possible for him to directly enter the cinema after successfully producing the film. He has to send the film to the Film and Television Bureau for review before he can proceed to the next step.

In the production of a movie, before shooting, the script needs to be sent to the Film and Television Bureau for review, and the shooting can only start after it is publicized and a shooting permit is obtained.

After filming, the film needs to be submitted to the Film and Television Bureau for review. After passing the review and obtaining a screening permit, it can be scheduled to enter theaters.

It's impossible to get it done in two months.

Even if Wang Shu wanted to get together to compete with "The Promise", he wouldn't be able to do so.

What's more, after "The Promise" was released, there was a bit of commotion.

If "The Tuner" and "The Promise" are released at the same time, then "The Tuner" is likely to be one of Director Chen's targets for dumping the blame on "The Promise" for its box office slump.

This pot.

Wang Shu didn’t want to carry it.

(End of this chapter)