Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 61 Strong Enemy
As the director and producer, Li Chen first thanked the guests and media friends who attended the event.

There is no more nonsense to say, let’s talk after the movie.

The two-hour film is fascinating.

The last shot of the film is Guan Xiaotong returning to his biological mother and coming to the balcony where he was picked up.

Singing the ballad that he learned from the thief family.

This blend of warmth and sadness completes the film’s finale.

In the largest screening room of the Film Palace, nearly a thousand people watched the movie and gave warm applause to Shoplifters.

"Old Chen, what do you think?" Chen Hong applauded along with everyone else and whispered in her husband's ear.

Chen Kaige frowned slightly and glanced at Li Chen who came on the stage.

After a few seconds, he said, "Li Chen is still a bit good."

Everyone in the Heishehui crew also nodded frequently.

Liang Jiahui was not surprised by this.

He starred in New World, and I knew at that time that Director Li was not just a name.

This series of Shoplifters takes a different approach, pointing directly to the good and evil of human nature from the ordinary.

However, Heishehui, which is also in the competition unit, is completely incomparable in terms of script.

Liang Jiahui knew clearly that there were four Chinese-language films.

The film with the greatest chance of winning an award is probably Shoplifters.

Although he hasn't seen the other two yet.

"Director Wang, what do you think of Director Li's Shoplifters?"

Gao Yuanyuan applauded and asked Wang Xiaoshuai beside her.

Wang Xiaoshuai didn't say anything, but Gao Yuanyuan understood.

This film, Shoplifters, is excellent both in terms of the cleverness of its script and the acting skills of the actors.

None of them can be compared with Qinghong.

Han Sanping became even more proud.

Wuji is a best-seller and is sought after by everyone in the Thief Family.

The media and film critics at the scene gave rave reviews and surrounded Li Chen and other main creative staff.

Han Sanping knew that his work report at the end of the year would definitely have a highlight.

Judging from the situation, the thief family may really win the prize.

The next morning, domestic media reported the grand premiere of Shoplifters.

There is also a photo of Li Chen and the Match Point crew, with the charming Scarlett Johansson standing next to him.

There is also a photo with Zhang Ziyi, which was placed in a prominent position on the Sina Entertainment section.

Zhang Ziyi posted a blog last night: Shoplifters is great, I look forward to Director Li winning the gold medal at Cannes.

"Yifei, don't worry. With me by the boss' side, no demons or monsters can get close to him."

Yang Siwei held the phone, patted his chest and assured with a smile.

"Of course I feel relieved about you. Look how handsome he is. He takes photos with everyone."

"It's almost like a wax figure in Madame Tussauds!" Liu Yifei couldn't help but teased.

Yang Siwei laughed out loud: "Yifei, your description is so vivid."

"No way, the boss is too young."

"But don't worry, the boss knows what's going on."

It was the 17th.

Shoplifters has a publication rating of 3.2, ranking first among the ten main competition films that have been screened so far!
This news greatly excited Han Sanping and the main creative staff of the crew.

The news spread back home.

The three major portals immediately highlighted Thief Family as the best.

The eye-catching headlines with a score of 3.2 in the program guide were pinned to the top.

The entertainment industry was shocked, and the school leaders of Beijing Film Academy were also delighted.

Not to mention Miss Liu who is proud of it.

"What? The call didn't go through?" Liu Xiaoli teased her daughter with a smile.

"Mom, he's probably busy, but I don't think he would dare not return my call."

Miss Liu was a little depressed at first, but soon became happy.

Unlike Han Sanping and several other leading actors in the crew, Li Chen was happy.

But he didn't get too carried away, because he knew that the strong enemy had not yet appeared.

Today is the day to tell.

Because the Dardenne brothers’ Children and Jarmusch’s Broken Flowers both premiered today.

Everyone knows that the Dardenne brothers have won the Palme d'Or once.

No one dared to underestimate the strength of the two brothers.

What's more, Li Chen remembered that this should be the second time that the Dane brothers won the Palme d'Or.

Director's fee, his worth skyrocketed! When Han Sanping learned that Li Chen and Li Xuejian were out, he hurriedly called Li Chen.

The film company has raised its offer for Shoplifters again. If the deal is done now.

Even compared with Wuji, it is not much different.

Li Chen and Li Xuejian had just finished looking after the children.

"Teacher Xuejian, what do you think?"

Li Xuejian shook his head slightly and smiled: "It's hard to say, fifty-fifty."

"What a coincidence, both are about thieves."

Li Chen also found it funny. This children's movie also tells a story about a thief.

But if Li Chen were to judge, he would think that the Thief Family portrays a group of people at the bottom of society.

The children focus on one point, reflecting the special group of teenage fathers.

So the film is called "Children", but it is actually about the father.

In terms of filming techniques, the child is not as touching as the final attack of the thief family.

Li Chen himself is more optimistic about the thief family, especially after seeing the children.

After receiving Han Sanping's call, Li Chen rejected Han Sanping's proposal without hesitation.

This made Han Sanping feel helpless.

Although both of them are producers, each holds half of the investment share.

But Li Chen is the key to getting to this point today, and Han Sanping can't force it.

The evening of the 18th.

The Film Bureau of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television hosted a grand Chinese Night cocktail party on the beach of the Carltion Hotel in Cannes.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Chinese cinema.

When Li Chen led the members of the thief family to the scene, the scene was already full of shining stars.

Cheng Long, Wu Yusen, Yang Ziqiong, Lin Xilei, Wang Xiaoshuai, Wang Zhonglei, Lu Chuan, Zhang Zhen and so on.

Li Chen naturally became the well-deserved focus.

According to the current program review, The Child and the Broken Flower also has a 3.2 rating, tied for first place with Shoplifters.

The most exciting closing ceremony and awards ceremony is coming soon.

As the only Chinese judge at this year's Cannes Film Festival, Wu Yusen took the initiative to talk to Li Chen and was very optimistic about Shoplifters.

Li Chen, Han Sanping, John Woo and Cheng Long talked about the development of Chinese films.

Han Sanping said sincerely: "This year, four Chinese-language films were shortlisted for Cannes."

“Two of them are directed by the sixth generation of directors from the mainland.”

"The status of Chinese films will become higher and higher!"

"To be honest, Director Han has made an indelible contribution."

"We established the Lunar New Year movie season, introduced the revenue-sharing model, supported six generations of directors, and promoted the industrial development of Chinese film industry."

"Each of them is a big deal, Director Wu, big brother, don't you agree?"

Li Chen clinked glasses with Han Sanping and complimented him with a smile.

"Director Li is right!" John Woo agreed with a smile, secretly admiring Li Chen's sophistication in his heart.

"Li Chen is really good at talking. He got to the point right away. Let's toast to Mr. Han."

Chenglong raised his glass and smiled his signature smile.

These words really touched Han Sanping's heart.

Today is such a special day again.

As expected, although Han Sanping acted dignified, the light in his eyes could not deceive anyone.

"Don't flatter me, kid."

“Without the support of Director Yang, Director Wang and the leaders of relevant departments.”

"It is impossible for Chinese films to achieve long-term development."

Li Chen laughed and said, "Boss Han is right. Come, let's drink to the Chinese film industry."

The four of them were having a very pleasant conversation. Others came over one after another to toast them with a glass of wine, and then tactfully walked aside.

Zhang Ziyi's eyes were full of envy.

Although I have the reputation of being an international figure.

But in the eyes of those people, he is just an actor.

However, those four people have great say in the circle.

Even the youngest Li Chen is no match for her.

At this moment, the strict hierarchical and unspoken rules in the circle further strengthened Zhang Ziyi's thoughts.

Li Chen saw Lu Chuan and nodded slightly as a greeting.

Han Sanping spared no effort in supporting Lu Chuan, and even came all the way from China to bring her works.

(End of this chapter)