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The time in Japan went smoothly. With Alan’s song, "Zibuyu" was the icing on the cake. He Mu successfully submitted "Zibuyu" to the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival review committee. It will take some time to find out whether they are shortlisted or not. There are quite a few Chinese-language films submitted for review. He Mu alone knows about "Guanyin Mountain" filmed by Jian Bingbing and Li Yu again. He Mu met the director Li Yu, who is also a Chinese-language filmmaker. He Mu not only greeted each other warmly, but also made a promise that if you are shortlisted, everyone must support each other. Although I have never seen this "Guanyin Mountain", Li Yuzhen Bingbing's previous "Apple" was really good, but it was a pity that it was banned. Jian Bingbing, who is regarded as a vase by people, performed quite well in that movie.

He Mu held a fan meeting in Tokyo to get in touch with his fans, and claimed that he might have a director's work released in Japan in the near future. Mochizuki Momoko and the others repeatedly praised He Mu for his talent, and asked him if he had a starring role. What story and so on.He Mu did not mention the East Film Festival, because it is still unknown, but "Zi Bu Yu" will definitely be released in Japan, with the popularity and popularity of the original work, even if it is a pity that it is not shortlisted for the East Film Festival, there is still room for manipulation , but the result will definitely not be as expected.

After the incident in Tokyo, He Mu did not return to China, but directly transferred to Toronto, Canada. The famous Toronto International Film Festival has already opened. Rubik's Cube Films produced "Cold Heart" released by Touchstone, and Mizuki Sensei produced "Cold Heart" "Zi Bu Yu" will be promoted at the film festival and screened globally for the first time.He Mu is the main actor in both films.

The Toronto Film Festival and Montreal are the two most prestigious international film festivals in Canada. Among them, Montreal is a category-A international film festival that focuses on awards competitions, and its nature is the same as Cannes, Berlin, East Film Festival, and Shanghai Film Festival.And Toronto is not a category A film festival. After more than 30 years of development and changes, it has finally formed its own unique style. Although there are several competition units and the People's Choice Award, which symbolizes a very high honor, that is not the most important point of the film festival. Toronto It is characterized by a large number of film screenings, and she mainly serves the market.It has the reputation of "the largest film market in North America".

It is reported that thousands of films come to Toronto every year to compete or sell, and more than 1000 international registered media report on it.Hundreds of film companies will set their sights here, and it can be said that the influence is transcendent, especially in the United States.

In recent years, the Toronto International Film Festival has become a film event that has attracted international attention, and it has been a preview of the Oscars many times.Many movies regard this as a good place for their world premiere or North American premiere.Let the audience have a sneak peek. Although "Zi Bu Yu" pays more attention to the Japanese market and participated in the East Film Festival, it does not conflict with Toronto. With the attention and attention of film businessmen from all over the world, it would be great if they could sell a few copyrights.Came to Toronto just to sell.

Not only did He Mu use his "Zi Bu Yu" to promote and sell it, but now domestic filmmakers are also more and more fond of mixing with international film festivals.The smell of wine is also afraid of deep alleys. Only by actively participating in the international film market can Chinese films and filmmakers have a chance to be recognized and loved by people all over the world. Of course, the premise is that there are indeed works that can be sold.

On September 9th, the 9th Toronto International Film Festival officially opened. He Mu came on the first day. There are many touchstones. "Cold Heart" was shortlisted for the high-profile international film critics. Getting two public screenings or at least one media screening arranged by the organizer is very beneficial to increasing the international popularity of the film. This is what "Zi Bu Yu" can't wait for. It was also shortlisted for a "New Director Discovery Unit" (exhibition), but there is nothing to be proud of. The Toronto Film Festival has a total of 35 film units, and this is just a very inconspicuous one.

In Toronto, He Mu saw many domestic counterparts. As the mainland market is getting bigger and more and more valued by filmmakers from other countries, Chinese filmmakers are obviously more active than before. It doesn’t matter whether they have friendship or not, as long as they meet , he invited them to attend the high-profile world premiere of "Cold Heart" at the Toronto Film Festival. Although "Cold Heart" is a foreign language film, it is adapted from a Chinese film, and the director also has Chinese blood. What's more interesting is that one of the leading actors in this movie is He Mu, a young man who has risen to fame in the Chinese film circle, so it naturally attracts the attention of Chinese filmmakers.

Although Toronto has a large capacity of filmmakers, it is not easy to participate. This reflects the financial resources and connections of the production company. Shuimu Forest put in a lot of effort to come up with a "Zibuyu", and Huayi Brother Company sent three films this year, one is "Tangshan Earthquake", which Feng Xiaogang created a new box office record for Chinese films in the mainland, and this film was shortlisted for the "Contemporary World Film Unit" (screening), and five of the 50 shortlisted works The first is a Chinese-language film, and another Huayi work, "Di Renjie: The Empire of Heaven" is also one-fifth. It can be seen that Huayi Brothers' desire and confidence in the global box office of their own films. In addition, the Chinese-language films shortlisted in this unit There are also Xu Anhua's "Fried Rice with Freedom", Huang Zhenzhen's "Break Up and Say I Love You", and Taiwanese director Zhong Menghong's "The Fourth Picture".

Huayi's third film coming to Toronto is called "Smile in a Knife". It is the second film jointly produced by Huayi and 20th Century Fox International Production after "Love in the City". It has an American background and the director is from the advertising industry. Wu Ershan, a new film director from the world, has the same experience as Li Weiran, the director of "Shama Town". In addition, I heard that Huayi intends to start the second part of "Painted Skin", and the director is Wu Ershan. But there are advantages.The heroine of the film is Zhang Yuqi. He Mu is an old acquaintance. She readily agreed to watch "Cold Heart". After all, she is the heroine of the original version. She really wants to see Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson play her What is the role of.

In addition, the "New Director Discovery Unit" shortlisted by He Mu also has the works of two Chinese film directors, one is "The Piano of the Steel" by Wang Meng, and the other is "Taipei Sunday" by Taiwanese director He Weiting. Coincidentally, Wang Meng The "Steel Piano" also applied for the main competition unit of the East Film Festival, and it has exactly the same rhythm as "Zi Bu Yu". Wang Meng's father is Zhao Benshan's screenwriter, and he himself is half of Benshan Media. He Mu listened Uncle Benshan mentioned this person, and he has seen his directorial debut before, "Blessed Ears" starring Fan Wei, which is not so boring. I hope that both of them can be shortlisted for the East Film Festival this time.

When He Mu was worrying about his gains and losses and was looking forward to being shortlisted for the main competition unit of the East Film Festival, the young Chinese director Jia Zhangke brought his latest work "Legend of the Sea" into the high-profile "Master Unit". Li Cangdong, Japan's Takashi Miike and other world-class directors, the short comment given by the film festival said: ""Legend of the Sea" is directed by Jia Zhangke, the youngest film master in the world today, and entrusted to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. A documentary about Shanghai, through a series of interviews and descriptions of urban landscapes, writes the ever-evolving chapters of modern Chinese history." The youngest film master in the world today, this hat is really important, even if he is obsessed with commercial films, everything goes " "Qian" looked at He Mu with jealousy.

The world premiere of "Cold Heart", President of Touchstone Will, President of Rubik's Cube Pictures, Jeff, director James Wen, screenwriter Ray Warner, leading actors and actresses Joseph Gordon and Scarlett Johansson all attended. Another leading actor, He Mu, also invited a large group of relatives and friends of Chinese-speaking filmmakers.

The directors he invited include Mr. Tsui Hark, Xu Anhua, Jia Zhangke, Wang Meng, and director Liu Weiqiang whose new work "Fist of Fist: Chen Zhen" was shortlisted in the "Specially Recommended Movies" unit. Huang Zhenzhen, He Weiting and Zhong Menghong have not yet arrived in Toronto. Feng Xiaogang and Wu Ershan excused themselves and couldn't come. I heard that they wanted to meet with some Hollywood bigwigs to discuss the North American release of "Tangshan Earthquake" and "Join the Sword".

In terms of actors, Andy Lau, Li Bingbing, and Deng Chao from the crew of "Di Renjie" were taken over by the same pot. Because He Mu has a good relationship with Sun Li, he is still familiar with Deng Chao. As for the other two, they only met at some events. A few words, the friendship is shallower, but after this time, I should be more familiar with each other.In addition, Zhang Yuqi, the heroine of "Tangshan Earthquake" Zhang Jingchu, the Chinese actor Tang Wei who participated in the Korean movie "Late Autumn", and the heroes and heroines of "The Piano" Wang Qianyuan and Qin Hailu also came to the premiere scene with director Wang Meng.

The premiere of a film at a film festival is nothing compared to the big scenes and battles that cost tens of millions of dollars in China. It is just an ordinary screening hall with hundreds of seats for watching movies. The main creators chat and then watch movies.If it is a big-name director, the screening hall must be full of people, fans and media people will use every bit of available space, just like those "movie master units", and some Hollywood movies with strong commercial attributes , such as this "Cold Heart".

When Liu Weiqiang came outside the cinema, he saw old acquaintances Tsui Hark and Andy Lau, they were staring at a poster fascinatedly, Liu Weiqiang asked them what they were looking at.

"See what the doorway is?"

Andy Lau first said, "This poster is very big and the location is very good. It is obviously inferior to the other ones, so it can be seen that the distribution company has made great efforts in publicity, and maybe it will win an award in the end."

Liu Weiqiang didn't take it seriously, "I can see that too."

"There's more..." Andy Lau pointed to the center of the poster... (to be continued...)

ps: [ps: First update, there is another chapter~]