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In any case, Duke and Tom Cruise have cooperated in many aspects, and the attitude of the other party is not bad, Duke also patiently said a few words.

"Everything in the film must be organized and logical. First of all, we have determined that the McGoffin in this film is a film term, which means that the objects, characters, or goals used to promote the plot in the film must be individuals. ."

Looking at Tom Cruise, Duke said unhurriedly, "Then the next question is, who is this person? There is a group of wives struggling in the toxic wasteland in the story. They hope to create healthy offspring. , Instead of being reduced to a dictator’s fertility machine, who will be their leader?"

If it hadn’t been for the good relationship between the two of them over the years, Duke wouldn’t say so much, “Obviously it’s impossible to be a man, because a man will only fight against them and I can’t grasp it. So we have to find a strong guard. Their fighters, so this role must be Ferrosa. Then she led the team to the Oasis, her childhood homeland, which was a matrilineal society, and they were survivors. So the whole story is natural, smooth, and organized."

Tom Cruise seemed to listen very seriously, and occasionally nodded instead of retorting Duke loudly as he did ten years ago.

Duke knows very well that even if a director like him or Cameron wants a superstar to accept a role willingly, he needs to throw some sweetness out.

Therefore, he added, "The film I envision will be carried out in a series of speed racing. The audience learns about the characters’ background, skills, and personalities, experiences the characters’ psychological world and emotional changes, and how they interact with each other. The progress of the relationship between friends and enemies, and even the two protagonists' constantly making vital decisions, are all produced along with the entire action process. All of this is done through actions."

"And your role is the key to promoting the action scene!" He finally emphasized this sentence.

As long as someone reminded, Tom Cruise would not do inexplicable stupid things, he thought for a while, stood up and said. "Duke, I believe you. I'm leaving first. If you have time, don't forget to visit your goddaughter in Beverly Hills."

Duke patted him on the arm. "I'll see Suri in a few days."

Actually in Duke's plan. The role of Tom Cruise when filming is definitely not less than that of Charlize Theron, but more, but the film is not only about shooting, there is also a technical editing related to the entire film!

In the later editing, Charlize Theron played Ferrosa is the key to connecting the scenes.

indeed. The feminist movement today is not as prosperous as it will be a few years later, but the femininity reflected in Fury Road is not tit-for-tat against men, nor will it arouse the resentment of mainstream male audiences.

The most important point is that if this kind of film wants to have a soul, Charlize Theron's role is the key.

If Fury Road is a subversion of the sci-fi action film model initiated by Duke, then the role of Ferrosa is a subversion of the traditional female role.

Even Duke doesn’t know when to go back to the movie law of "beauties match heroes". When watching movies from a young age, audiences are familiar with the Western style "Prince riding a white horse to save the princess" and the Eastern style "Heroes save the beauty" The plot setting, those well-known at home and abroad. Most beauties of all colors are set off by male heroes.

In modern times, the feminist movement has risen, and the position of female characters in movies has begun to improve. However, in heroic films, women have always played an auxiliary role, such as the classic 007 series, each with a Bond girl, beautiful Unparalleled, various skills, while becoming the target of Bond **. While cheering for the hero to save the world or doing a little help.

I don't know when it started. In every hero movie, in every action movie, the hero must be accompanied by a confidant. When the main plot highlights the masculine charm of a man, a woman with a hot and beautiful figure is needed as the object of his lovemaking. In the various action scenes of hormonal outbreaks, another lingering and tactful adjustment of children’s affection is like having a hearty frame going home and discovering that there is another wonderful person to help you massage, comfort and comfort you heart of.

But any film and character are too homogenous, there will be aesthetic fatigue. I have to say that too much plot like this will indeed make the audience feel bored and disgusted.

This is a doomsday film. The world is polluted by nuclear explosions, the earth has become a large desert, and there is a shortage of water resources. In this case, the warlord who occupies most of the resources appears, and the ruler standing at the top of the resource also appears. Such rulers are generally men. Therefore, immediately followed by the establishment of an extreme power politics with men as the dominant position. Naturally beautiful and healthy women became the property of men

Except for Ferosa.

A unique one-armed female general under extreme patriarchal rule.

When Charlize Theron, with stubbles and motor oil on his forehead, appeared in the camera with those long legs with piercing eyes, Duke could almost imagine the audience's reaction.

In an extremely patriarchal society, a woman has not been reduced to a fertility tool, nor has she been banished to the disabled at the lowest level, but becomes a female general under one person and above ten thousand. It is conceivable that this How tough are women's strength and will!

Only such a role will be the key point of connecting the entire film.

And the filming of this film is different from other films. Duke will shoot in the chronological order of the events in the story.

Leaving the meeting room, before Duke had walked far, Jamie Johnson chased up from behind.

"Hey, Duke."

Seeing Duke stop, he speeded up and said, "I have something to discuss with you."

The other party is mainly responsible for the distribution business of Warner Bros. At this time, there must be matters related to the release of the film. Duke and him returned to the conference room.

Jamie Johnson knew Duke’s style of work and said directly, “The tentative release date of the film is June or July next year. I would like to ask, can you finish the production of the entire film before mid-May. ?"

"I can only say my best."

It’s already September, and the film is quite complicated, and Duke doesn’t dare to say that it will be finished in May. “Jamie, you know, there are always many uncertainties when shooting and post-production.”

"I think if you can..." Jamie Johnson said seriously, "It's best for this film to catch up with next year's Cannes Film Festival."

"Cannes Film Festival?" Duke didn't quite understand, "Want to participate in the competition unit?"

"Duke, the audience for this film is relatively narrow." Jamie Johnson explained, "So we have to think of ways to promote the film. The North American market of the film should not be a problem, but overseas audiences. ..."

Indeed, it is impossible for such a film to run the world like "Transformers".

Jamie Johnson added, “The Cannes Film Festival is a good opportunity for publicity. It’s too late to sign up for the competition. Although Palme d’Or has no market in North America, it still has a certain influence worldwide. If we can operate This film won Palme d’Or or other heavyweight awards, which will greatly promote the film’s future box office and other peripherals."

I have to say that this is indeed a very suitable way of operation.

Although there is not much interest in European film festivals, Duke also knows that he wants to participate in the competitions of some film festivals. Generally, he needs to register half a year in advance. With Warner’s influence, it should not be a problem to promote Fury Road into the competition. .

He thought about it for a while, and then nodded in agreement. After all, this is helpful for the film's overseas market.

"Jamie, I will try my best to complete the production of the movie before May." Duke still didn't say anything to death, "You are responsible for the other things."

For the same reason as the Oscars, if you want to win at the three famous international film festivals, you need more than just the quality of the film.

Just as Quentin Tastino, as the chairman of the Cannes Film Festival jury, strongly suppressed the opinions of other judges and handed Palme d’Or to "Fahrenheit 911", there are countless elements that can affect the three major film festivals.

In this era of rampant economic crisis, although many Hollywood film and production companies reduce their promotion to Europe due to financial considerations or film risks, the Cannes Film Festival, as the first of the three major European film festivals, can still attract A large number of Hollywood crews participated.

For example, after Duke left the Warner Building and returned to the Duke's studio, he heard Tina Fei mention that Quentin Tasino would also take his new film "Inglourious Basterds" to participate in the competition at the Cannes Film Festival next year.

For the films invested by the Weinstein Brothers, the gradual participation in various awards is always their routine project.

In addition, it is said that French actress Isabel Huppert will serve as the chairman of the jury for this session of the Cannes Film Festival.

In short, if you want to win awards in the film circle, whether it is in North America or Europe, it must be operated. Not to mention the public relations, media propaganda is sometimes very important.

However, the professionals of Warner Bros. have more experience in this area than Duke, and Duke has almost no intersection with the European film circle, and has nothing to do with it. It is only to explain that Tina Fei will participate in the Cannes Film Festival next year. After notifying the public relations manager Pani? Kellys, he devoted himself to the preparations of "Furthermore".

Like all film crews, the director cannot be separated from the preliminary preparations. The formulation of various plans requires Duke's review. After coordinating the entire team to develop a series of work plans, he and Hannah Serena and John ?Schwarzman rushed to New Mexico to inspect the desert locations there. (To be continued.)

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