new kung fu king

Chapter 647 Hua Mulan is 1000 year older than Joan of Arc
Although Winterdur had told Wang Xiaohu some knowledge about the film festival when he first came to Cannes, but in the next few days, Wang Xiaohu didn't feel that the film festival had much to do with him, so he simply talked with him all day long. The two girls traveled to the mountains and rivers, enjoying a rare holiday life.

Hearing Kerkorian's talk today, he realized that he really knew very little about the Cannes Film Festival, and he didn't even know the basic etiquette of holding a banquet when a film was shortlisted for the main unit competition.

"It might be too late to hold it now." Wang Xiaohu sighed helplessly.

Kerkorian also shook his head and said, "Yes, it's not too late, it's too late, because the Cannes Film Festival will close tomorrow."

Wang Xiaohu could only smile wryly.

"If I lost the trophy that should belong to us because these basic etiquettes were not implemented, then I would regret it to death. This is my dereliction of duty." Winterdur said regretfully, patting his forehead.

"Old Wen, even if it is dereliction of duty, it is my dereliction of duty." Wang Xiaohu patted Winterdur on the shoulder, comforting him and said, "Didn't you win a lot of orders for the company, and this has been overfulfilled. Our trip to Cannes It's planned, as for whether to win any trophy, it only depends on the mood of the judges."

Although Wang Xiaohu said it very easily, Winterdur still blamed himself. After all, this is the first time that Concorde has participated in such a large-scale international film festival besides the Oscars. If the small details are not done properly, he, the specific executor, will regret it for the rest of his life.

So far, Wang Xiaohu has gradually understood the so-called fairness of the Cannes Film Festival. To put it bluntly, many mysteries are hidden under this so-called fairness.

Not to mention anything else, just for the selection process of a film, critics can get 10 francs for every film they watch. If your film is shortlisted for the main unit competition, it is also a time to burn money, but The burning of money here is the acquiescence of the French government, and if you win the Palme d'Or, the fame you bring is far more than the money you put in.

That's the rule.Since the Cannes Film Festival in France in 1946, these rules have been ingrained for 35 years, and no one has raised any objections.

This reminded Wang Xiaohu of what Winterdur said in the car when he first arrived in France. He once said that this is the last pure land in the world film industry. Just because these so-called bribes are rigidly established as rules by the French government, and everything is on the surface, it cannot be said to be a dirty deal.

To put it bluntly, this is France’s method of using the Cannes Film Festival to amass money crazily, but the Gallic rooster’s method is more high-end and more artistic!
In this regard, Hollywood really has to learn from the Gallic roosters. At least in the 35 years since it was held, no movie has suffered unfair insider information.

"Hey! The world is as black as crows."

Wang Xiaohu murmured in his heart, so he was no longer tempted by these so-called film festivals and award ceremonies. Anyway, as long as he can keep the last piece of pure land for the Hong Kong Film Awards, it will be fine.

The dinner was hosted by the gambling king. He invited Wang Xiaohu, Zhao Yazhi, Brigitte Lin, and Chow Yun-fat to have a pure French meal, and then went to the "Canal Nightclub". It can be seen that the gambling king is very familiar with this place, and this nightclub Not a single reporter came in, and invitations to the nightclub were almost as sought-after as white press cards.
On May 1982, 5, the most exciting award ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival officially began. As the main creator of the film "Mulan" shortlisted for the main unit competition, at 19 o'clock in the morning, several cars with small white flags printed with palm leaves stopped In front of the Holiday Inn.

"Boss, let's go." Winterdur was wearing a tuxedo with a bow tie around his neck and knocked on Wang Xiaohu's door.

"Hey, isn't the awards ceremony held at night? What are we going to do so early?" Wang Xiaohu said gloomily, "And you have to dress so formally."

"This is the rule. If you violate these rules, the staff under the steps will prohibit you from entering." Winterdur explained helplessly, and it happened that Kerkorian, who was also dressed in the same attire, also came over at this time.

Wang Xiaohu rolled his eyes and cursed secretly for the damn rules, there are so many rules here that give him a headache! "I swear, I will never participate in these troublesome film festivals again!"

"If you can win the Palme d'Or, it will definitely change these complaints." Kerkorian said with a smile.

"Maybe." Wang Xiaohu muttered and changed his clothes. Zhao Yazhi and Brigitte Lin also changed into evening clothes according to the rules. The difference was that Zhao Yazhi wore a white flowing dress with diamonds and Lin Qingxia wore a black flowing dress. Wearing floor-length evening dresses, the two women are like a pair of twin sisters, one black and one white, particularly eye-catching.

It's not that being borrowed by the car means being able to get on the red carpet. In fact, there are still a bunch of messy things in front of Wang Xiaohu and others. For example, the first thing is to "concentrate on taking pictures". The photographer poses for a 15-minute POSS.

Then there is a one-hour press conference. During this hour, you can choose to answer the questions that follow.

Because "Mulan" is the first Chinese film to be shortlisted for the main unit competition, and the film's reputation is so good that all the reporters flocked to interview Wang Xiaohu and others.

But to Wang Xiaohu's surprise, this time he did not become the target of "attack" by the reporters, Brigitte Lin was the protagonist interviewed today.

Reporters from French local media, mainly from Le Monde, Feature Film, Nouveau Observer, and Express, asked a lot of questions. With the help of the official translator, Lin Qingxia answered the questions selectively.

Of course, most of these questions were about Brigitte Lin’s ability to play the role of Hua Mulan, whether she could fight as well as in the film, and some personal questions, such as whether she was married and whether she had a boyfriend. Brigitte Lin can't laugh or cry.

After finally coping with the reporters' interviews, Brigitte Lin hurriedly grabbed the mineral water and drank it fiercely. While drinking, she yelled at Zhao Yazhi, "Ah Zhi, I was exhausted just now, and they are too good at asking questions. It takes half an hour to ask a question." Hour."

Zhao Yazhi smiled lightly and said, "This shows that your role as Mulan has been very successful, and they are paying a lot of attention to you now."

"Then when you and Ahu participated in the Oscars, did you also encounter such a situation?"

Zhao Yazhi shook her head and said, "No, Ah Hu was still a newcomer in Hollywood at that time, American journalists didn't pay too much attention to whether the Chinese could win the award, but "Time" magazine still interviewed Ah Hu."

While the two women were talking in low voices, the reporter from "Le Monde" had already started asking Wang Xiaohu questions.

"May I ask what kind of motivation you are in to create the Eastern version of Joan of Arc?"

Wang Xiaohu frowned, and then said with a smile, "If I'm not mistaken, did you just want to ask me if I was inspired by the influence of Joan of Arc in your country to film "Mulan"?"

The reporter of "Le Monde" shrugged gracefully and did not deny that, in fact, everyone believed that Wang Xiaohu was a little suspicious of shooting "Mulan" this time, which made the French have an absolute sense of superiority.

Following the sensation caused by the screening of "Mulan" in Cannes, various rumors about this film continued to spread on the promenade. The story of Joan of Arc, in order to impress the hearts of the Cannes judges.

Wang Xiaohu had learned about these rumors more or less through Winterdur or Kerkorian, and he did not expect that today's "Le Monde" reporter would openly raise this issue.

After clearing his throat, Wang Xiaohu spread his hands on the back of the chair and said: "This question is very easy to answer. I was not influenced by Joan of Arc in your country to film "Mulan". In fact, Hua Mulan was born in 412 AD. --The ancient Chinese national heroine in 502, loyal, filial and righteous, as long as you have a little understanding of Chinese history, you should know that Hua Mulan is 1000 years earlier than the history of Joan of Arc in your country."

As soon as Wang Xiaohu finished speaking, there was an uproar at the press conference, especially those French reporters who had maintained a sense of superiority, and they lost their faces on the spot.

What?You even said that our Joan of Arc is not as early as your Hua Mulan!
Gallic rooster's usual sense of superiority and pride felt a serious blow!

Seeing this, Winterdur quietly kicked Wang Xiaohu. That means, boss, how can you deliberately find trouble at a critical moment? If you offend the French media, how can we participate in the Cannes Film Festival in the future?
Wang Xiaohu ignored Winterdur's hint. This is a matter of principle. You can have rules at the Cannes Film Festival, but as the director of the participating films, I also have my own principles. Principles must not be broken, just like your Cannes Film Festival Always adhere to the so-called rules.

The first question aroused Wang Xiaohu's great dissatisfaction, and the originally very lively press conference suddenly became solemn.

Seeing this, the official person in charge hurried out to smooth things over, and ended the press conference hastily.

After the meeting, Winterdur shook his head and sighed, while Kerkorian gave Wang Xiaohu a thumbs up, "Tiger, you are the coolest guy I've ever seen in my life, aren't you really afraid of them writing randomly? ?”

Wang Xiaohu shrugged and said indifferently: "What I'm talking about is the truth. It's not only the French who have a long history. China is the only country in the world without cultural gaps. If the judges cancel my award because of this, I will also No complaints, no regrets, besides, whether there is my award or not is still a question.”

"Cool!" Kerkorian's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he patted Wang Xiaohu's shoulder and said, "There are still a few hours before the awards ceremony, I don't think they will change the ownership of the awards casually, because it will be a shame to Cannes. "

"I hope so." Wang Xiaohu smiled.

(End of this chapter)