Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 407: Only She Dares to Provoke Lao Mouzi

The red carpet for the closing ceremony of Cannes is about to begin.

The awards ceremony is also held at this time.

Even if you are sitting inside the stadium, you can hear the deafening cheers from outside.

To describe it in the words of Heitu.

The gongs and drums are loud, and the firecrackers are all fired.

The red flag is waving and there are huge crowds of people.

I don’t know how many crews dressed up and went on stage, even Zhou Mo wore a very formal suit this time.

Walking on the red carpet, Da Tiantian quietly stretched out a finger and tapped Zhou Mo's back.

"You are..."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Very handsome."

Zhou Mo gave her an unpleasant look and moved his body uncomfortably.

"I thought you were saying there was something wrong with my clothes. I was so nervous."

Da Tiantian said with a smile: "After the incident that you, Zhou Mo, were nervous about, aren't you, Director Zhou, fearless?"

Zhou Mo: "It's two different things. After all, this is my first time to win an award. If I'm not nervous, wouldn't it seem like I'm not giving Cannes face?"

"So, your nervousness means you're afraid there's something wrong with your clothes?"

"That's pretty good, isn't it? After all, some people attended the closing ceremony without even wearing formal attire, isn't it?"

Da Tiantian was stunned and immediately said, "Impossible, you are kidding again."

Zhou Mo raised his chin directly behind Da Tiantian.

"Don't believe it? See for yourself."

Da Tiantian looked back and saw a middle-aged man from afar. He was skinny and wearing a green sportswear... no, to be precise, it was casual wear.

"Does it look familiar?" Zhou Mo asked as he leaned his head next to Da Tiantian.

Da Tiantian nodded her little head immediately.

“It does look familiar.”

The skinny uncle is Zhang EMO.

While they were still quite far apart, Da Tiantian immediately asked in a low voice: "No, why did Director Zhang come over wearing just this? He looks so relaxed."

Zhou Mo smiled and said, "Don't look at the fact that Emo has been fighting with Zhang Weiping in China for the past two years, and a lot of his private information has been exposed.

But internationally, Director Zhang is a Golden Lion and Golden Bear winner, has been nominated for the Palme d'Or many times, and has also won the Cannes Jury Prize.

When Old Zhang came to Cannes, it was like going home. Not to mention that he wore casual clothes, even if he wore pajamas, it probably wouldn't matter.

Of course, this is just Old Zhang. If it were Brother Kaizi, he would probably dress up and then find the right opportunity to recite a poem."

Da Tiantian: "These people may become your competitors in the future. Is it possible that you are belittling yourself by saying this now?"

Zhou Mo said calmly: "No, I'm sure these people are not on the same track. They come from art films, and I'm still working on commercial films, so it can't be considered a conflict."

As they were talking, Zhang Yimou came over with Gong Li and Chen Daoming.

The director shook hands with the director.

Actors greeted actors.

Gong Li is most familiar with Uncle Ba, and the two of them can be said to have a connection.

The year when Uncle Ba won the Best Actor Award at Cannes for "The Hunt", which was the year before last, the person who presented him the award was Gong Li.

In addition, Gong Li also played the protagonist Hannibal's aunt, Mrs. Murasaki, in "Young Hannibal".

As soon as Zhou Mo and Lao Mouzi shook hands, Lao Mouzi's first words were:

“I wish Director Zhou a successful start.”

Zhou Mo also immediately thanked him: "Director Zhang, you are so polite. Thank you for your help in promoting it before."

Lao Mouzi waved his hand and said, "It's all my duty. This year's domestic results are rather embarrassing. Apart from Director Zhou, there are no other films that have made it to the finals. Since Director Zhou is on the list, I have to contribute no matter what."

Although he did not have a close connection with Zhang Yimou in the past, and was not like Lao Jiang who could get someone to help arrange everything, but this time in the competition for "Gone Girl", Zhang Yimou did help and cheer, adding a lot of strength.

Zhou Mo always repays favors.

After thinking for a while, he extended an olive branch again: "Director Zhang, I actually contacted you last year to invite you to cooperate in a film. What do you think?

I can give you a guarantee directly. As long as you agree, you can use the special effects as you like, and the company will give you priority in business arrangements."

Lao Mouzi raised his eyebrows and his heart beat a few more times.

He was moved.

Since "Cold Wind", everyone in the market has seen clearly that Zhou Mo's special effects company is truly world-class.

Zhang Yimou is a master in painting pictures.

He knew very well how much good special effects could improve the quality of a movie.

only……

"Director Zhou, I want to ask you one more question. Is the final editing rights of the film really non-negotiable?"

"Director Zhang, you should know my habits. This thing is a necessary condition to ensure the box office. I really don't feel safe leaving it in the hands of others. But if it's you, Director Zhang, I can take a step back and we can do it together."

Lao Mouzi pursed his lips, but ultimately did not directly agree to Zhou Mo's request.

"Director Zhou, let me think about it again. This matter is of great importance..."

Zhou Mo didn't ask for too much.

"No problem, Director Zhang, just think about it. I'll be waiting for your good news at any time."

After chatting for a while, Zhou Mo took the lead and left. The crew of "Coming Home" stood there, and Chen Daoming asked, "Director Zhang, what do you think of Director Zhou?"

Lao Mouzi looked at Zhou Mo's back and let out a long sigh.

"The future life is terrible."

Gong Li: "Then why don't you cooperate with him? He is a young man with a good attitude and offers good conditions. Although I haven't been in China very often in recent years, I know that Director Zhou is very popular now. It will definitely be a win-win for me to cooperate with him."

Lao Mouzi sighed: "But the final editing rights of a film involve the soul of a director and are the director's final interpretation of the film."

Gong Li asked directly: "Didn't you say that if you work with Zhou Mo, you will only make commercial films?"

Lao Mouzi: "Commercial films are also directed by the director. What if I, as a director, end up having a conflict with Zhou Mo?"

Gong Li: "Of course I listen to Zhou Mo. The box office performance of your current commercial films is not as good as Director Zhou's. In this kind of situation, whoever is more capable should be listened to, right?

Just like you have the final say in the crew, isn't it because you are the best?

Oh, by the way, outside the crew, your daughter would be a little better than you."

After these words were spoken, Lao Mouzi was obviously stunned, and even his face turned a little redder.

At the side, Chen Daoming and another young actor from the crew looked at each other and both wanted to laugh, but forced themselves to suppress it.

Only Gong Li dared to say this to Zhang Yimou.

And he said it without any burden.

If everyone else said it, Zhang Yimou would probably be upset.

At this moment, Gong Li was still saying: "If you ask me, you should just cooperate with others earlier. Director Zhou has made 2 billion yuan now, and your commercial film achievements are so low. Don't always live in the glory of the past, look forward more.

While people are still here, work together to build relationships.

So that they won’t really break through to 30 or 40 billion someday, and then they won’t look down on you anymore.”

It clearly seemed like he was trying to comfort me, but I always felt like there was something else behind his words.

Lao Mouzi: ...

Nothing to say.

I really have nothing to say.

……

the other side.

Zhou Mo has reached the end of the red carpet.

There are more domestic media people here.

Seeing several people from the "Gone Girl" crew coming over, a group of media kept shouting their names and waving their hands, hoping to attract Zhou Mo's attention and take some frontal photos of him.

Zhou Mo and Da Tiantian were not impatient at all.

It turned 360 degrees several times so that they could take a good photo at once.

These are all free promotional resources. Let them take a few more photos and use them to help with promotion.

good for everyone.

After taking all the photos, walk to the end of the red carpet.

I also faced an interview with the Cannes organizers.

Here, Zhou Mo was surprised to find that there were people from several domestic official media in the interview team.

Say hello.

"Director Zhou, are you confident about this prize-winning performance?"

"If I say I have no confidence, will you still broadcast it?" Zhou Mo made a joke.

The interviewer was obviously a veteran, and didn't take Zhou Mo's joke seriously at all. He said directly: "No matter what the result is, we will continue to support you!"

Zhou Mo's eyes lit up.

oops.

This interviewer has good adaptability.

Better than many hosts.

I took a look at his work badge and found that he was indeed an official employee. I typed in his name and will ask the company to dig around and see if they can get his card.

Entering the award ceremony venue, people began to greet Zhou Mo.

Lao Jiang, Zhou Yun, Ma Ke...

A familiar trio.

Zhou Mo took a quick look around and to be honest, the performance of domestic films at Cannes this year was average.

The number of crews that came was not small, but they were all there for cereal.

Apart from "Gone Girl", no other Chinese-language film was shortlisted for the main competition unit.

And even "Gone Girl" is actually a co-production, with joint investment from both places, a Chinese director, and foreign actors and languages.

Although in reality, the investor in both places was actually Zhou Mo himself.

Zhou Mo and his companions actually arrived quite late.

So after a few people found a good seat, it didn’t take long before the time for the party to officially start was very close.

The chairman of this issue's jury is Epin, a New Zealand director who is not very well-known in China.

The person who gave the speech at the beginning was the legendary god who always stood in the center position——

Spring Brother.

(End of this chapter)