This actor needs more money

Ding Xiu wanted to refute Fan Binbin. He felt that his relationship with Shu Qi was still very good. Apart from anything else, just because of Xu Jingjiang's relationship, he could not look at Buddhism without looking at the monk.

It's just that there were so many people on the plane that he didn't bother to explain.

"Call me when you get there."

After talking to Zhao Liying, Ding Xiu put the blanket over his head and closed his eyes to sleep.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but when he woke up, he was already in Berlin.

When I got on the plane, it was daytime in Peiping, but due to the time difference, it was night here.

The director booked everyone in the best local hotel, and the treatment was completely different from when Ding Xiu went to Cannes a few years ago.

In the evening, after eating, Fan Binbin asked Ding Xiu to go out and play.

There are many fans in China, and they are afraid of being recognized when they go out. They are all foreigners here, and no one knows them, so Fan Binbin plays like crazy.

The next day, Ding Xiu put on a custom-made suit and put pomade on his hair, adjusting his collar and preparing to go to the Berlin Film Festival.

"Tuk-tuk-tuk!"

After waiting for half an hour and still not seeing Fan Binbin come downstairs, he ran to Fan Binbin's room and knocked on the door.

The reply was that it would come immediately.

Another twenty minutes passed, and still no one was seen.

Ding Xiu urged again, and if nothing else happened, he would come right away.

Just when he was about to explode on the spot, Fan Binbin opened the door to the room.

"Oh, I'll go!" Ding Xiu just glanced at it and quickly moved his eyes from his upper body to his lower body.

I don’t know which company’s high-end clothing is flesh-colored, tight-fitting, or translucent.

Some parts are vaguely visible.

Putting the handbag under his lower abdomen, Fan Binbin said, "Let's go."

"I said Binbin, you really do as the Romans do."

"You men have really dirty ideas. This is to show off the beauty of your body. Look at the major film festivals. Which international superstar doesn't dress like this?"

"It's because I'm too small."

Ding Xiu fell a few steps behind and saw another scenery.

You can see your pants.

I don’t know who the designer is, but he understands men too well.

The two took the same car to go to the Berlin Film Festival. Zhao Liying, who was waiting in the car, did not dare to look at Fan Binbin the whole time, but looked red and lowered her head.

When walking on the red carpet, Ding Xiu and Fan Binbin walked hand in hand.

As soon as I got up, the shutters of the cameras around me sounded like a tide.

The man is handsome, the woman is sexy and beautiful, and the two of them suddenly become the focus of the whole process.

After Ding Xiu finished walking on the red carpet, Zhao Liying whispered: "Brother Xiu, is this the international stage? These female stars are wearing too bold clothes."

When Ding Xiu went to Cannes for the first time, his expression seemed to be even more exaggerated than Zhao Liying's, but now he is no longer surprised.

"Foreigners need to be more open-minded. It's a rare occasion. How can we not show ourselves?"

"Don't underestimate the red carpet, which is only a few dozen meters long. There are hundreds of media from all over the world around it. The exposure is huge. No matter how many people squeeze their heads to get in, they can't get in."

Behind the red carpet represents resources.

If you don't get noticed by that big shot, you'll end up starring in a movie or on the cover of a magazine.

Therefore, actresses are all beautiful and bold, and people are worried that there is no news. This place has become a big deal and is famous all over the world.

Ding Xiu also wanted to be a little more voluptuous, but unfortunately his gender didn't allow it, otherwise people would say he was a pervert.

"Oh." Zhao Liying nodded in understanding, making up her mind that she would never leave this red carpet in her life.

The first day of the Berlin Film Festival was just the opening ceremony. Ding Xiu took Zhao Liying for a casual stroll. After eating and drinking for a while, he said goodbye to Fan Binbin, who was socializing everywhere, and went shopping with Zhao Liying.

I spent a whole morning and bought a lot of them, costing hundreds of thousands.

…

On the third day of the Berlin Film Festival, Apple's film was shortlisted for the main competition and is expected to win the Golden Bear Award for Best Feature Film.

After getting the news, director Li Yu laughed loudly and took Ding Xiu and Fan Binbin to a high-end restaurant to treat them to dinner.

At the table, Fan Binbin was sipping red wine and congratulating the director, and Ding Xiu was doing the same.

But as soon as he left the restaurant and put Li Yu in the car, Fan Binbin's expression changed, he sighed and looked listless.

Ding Xiu found it funny: "Do you want it to be so obvious?"

Fan Binbin rolled her eyes at him: "The international movie queen is gone. It's good that I didn't cry."

"Isn't it announced yet?"

"It has not been announced, but there is already internal news. Apple is only shortlisted for Best Feature Film. If nothing else happens, we will leave tomorrow."

She is the well-deserved female lead in this drama, and she came here to win awards, so she naturally pays more attention to things and pays attention to the developments at all times.

When the Best Actress was unsuccessful, he knew it immediately.

"Don't be discouraged. You can't win an award just once. Besides, there are so many experts at the Berlin Film Festival. It's normal not to win the Best Actress. There will be several more film festivals in the future. Just wait and see."

The Berlin Film Festival is one of the three major film festivals. There are too many works participating in the competition every time, so it is normal not to win awards.

To be honest, Ding Xiu was mentally prepared before coming.

Just treat it as a trip and help Gao Yuanyuan and Qin Lan purchase.

"Nonsense, I don't know yet." Fan Binbin sighed and folded his hands on his chest: "I just feel a little unwilling."

When Apple comes out this time, it has signed up for several film festivals. Berlin is the largest one, and its influence is also the same.

None of the other film festivals combined could equal Berlin. If Berlin could win awards, she would rather give up other film festivals.

Patting her shoulder, Ding Xiu comforted her: "It's normal for life to have its ups and downs. Just be patient. Go back and have a good meal and move to another place tomorrow."

The next day, Ding Xiu, director Li Yu, and Fan Binbin came to the hall where the Silver Bear Award for Best Feature Film was awarded.

Before the announcement, several people sat and watched the shortlisted films, including Apple.

Ding Xiu also watched it for the first time, and he watched it with gusto.

In the hall, there was the sound of a man swallowing his saliva. Many eyes were focused on them, looking at Ding Xiu with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

After the movie appreciation, the host came in and announced the winners.

In Li Yu's expectation, Apple failed and became a companion.

This trip to Berlin was fruitless, nothing was caught.

For some reason, Fan Binbin suddenly regained his balance, hugged Li Yu and comforted him: "It's okay, Sister Li, next time will be better. I will still film your scenes in the future."

"This year's judges are not good. Let's go to other film festivals and kill them randomly. Depending on your ability, you can win a few best directors."

"When I win the award, I will slap those people in the face hard when I return to China..."

They arrived in high spirits and returned in disgrace. The Apple crew left in despair. At about the same time, the news was received in China, and naturally there was a lot of cynicism.

Those who thought Fan Binbin was still on a higher level breathed a sigh of relief.

The second stop of the Apple crew is the Eurasian International Film Festival.

This is a new film festival, currently in its fourth edition, and not very influential. Here, Apple won the award.

The winner was Ding Xiu, Best Actor.

Even if he killed Ding Xiu, he never would have thought that he would be able to win an international best actor in one trip. Although this actor may not have the gold content, he is still a top actor.

In the next half month, the Apple crew went to seven or eight film festivals. Finally, at the Kazakhstan Film Festival, Fan Binbin won the Best Actress award, finally realizing her dream.

After traveling for more than half a month, Ding Xiu returned to Peiping. When he got off the plane, he saw someone holding a long banner to greet him.

Among the crowd, Zhou Haopeng from the publicity team was spotted at a glance.

Waving his hand to call him over, Ding Xiu said, "Please take down the banner. How long has it been unused? Why did it suddenly go up again?"

Zhou Haopeng smiled awkwardly: "Brother Xiu, you just won the Best Actor, celebrating."

"Come on, it's a film festival that has just been established a few years ago. The Pheasant Awards have little appeal. Don't be embarrassed and withdraw."

International movie king, this kind of words can only deceive fans, but not insiders.

The actor he is now is not as valuable as the actor Bao Qiang got through a blind hole back then.

"Okay, I'll have people withdraw now. Brother Xiu, will the promotional materials be sent out?"

"Send it, keep it low-key, don't be too exaggerated."

After briefly giving Zhou Haopeng a few words, Ding Xiu got in the car and returned to the company. Qin Gang was in a meeting, still busy with Langya matters.

As soon as he sat down, Yang Siwei came to the door and gave him a script.

"The first draft of the Wolf Fang script came out a few days ago. You are abroad and I didn't bother you."

"Thanks."

Putting the script on the table, Ding Xiu was not busy reading it. In fact, he had read it several times with Wu Jing, so he probably knew the plot well.

The complete script probably only differs in some small details.

Yang Siwei pulled up a chair and sat down, and asked curiously: "Apple appeared at the International Film Festival. You and Fan Binbin both won awards. It should be released after this wave. Is there any news?"

"I don't know about the mainland. Hong Kong Island may be launching it in a few days. In addition, several foreign countries have purchased the copyright."

The major film festivals were not in vain. Li Yu still promoted Apple. If nothing else happens, it will be released in seven or eight countries in a short period of time.

Domestically, it is a bit uncertain whether it will be released on the mainland, but the release on Hong Kong Island has been decided.

If it weren't for the fact that Berlin Film Festival entries cannot be films that have already been released, it would have been released on Hong Kong Island long ago.

"It's a good release. It's a pity that it won't be released after winning the award." Yang Siwei said excitedly: "I asked them to prepare the promotional manuscript. When the movie is released, the promotion will be synchronized."

Ding Xiu's head was full of black lines: "Forget it, don't publicize it this time, keep a low profile, Apple's scale is relatively sensitive, and the higher-ups don't like it in the first place, so don't cause more trouble."

No matter how thick-skinned he is, he is still embarrassed to promote Apple in a big way.

It's more or less a matter of face.

Yang Siwei has never seen the finished film and doesn't understand why Ding Xiu is so resistant to promoting Apple. He can only attribute it to his low-key and simple character.

…

A week after Ding Xiu came back, Apple released it on Hong Kong Island.

Because there was no publicity, and it was an art film that told the story of Peking, none of the leading actors had high expectations for the Hong Kong box office.

However, Ding Xiu still underestimated Fan Binbin's influence.

The box office was average a few days before the release, at 200,000 to 300,000 per day. From the fifth day onwards, the box office surged, and netizens received rave reviews.

"Fuck, it's not easy to see a movie of this scale these days. Give the director a thumbs up!"

"I leave this compliment to sister Binbin, she has a very good figure."

"Because of Ding Xiu's reputation, I took the whole family to see it. Don't ask me why I'm so embarrassed."

"I didn't notice it, but Ding Xiu has a pretty good figure and a pretty white butt."

"Fuck, you beast, let that girl go."

"Ding Xiu has made a lot of money this time. He is a winner in life by filming passionate scenes with Sister Binbin."

"Liang Jiahui obviously used a stand-in and didn't even show his face. Ding Xiu didn't use it here. Both of them went into battle in person."

"Thank you!"

"I'll charge first, you can do whatever you want."

Apple was released on Hong Kong Island for one month, with a box office of 8 million.

The investors looked straight, they were all businessmen, and everyone understood what this meant.

If it is released in the mainland, the box office will only be higher, and another ten to twenty million is not a problem.

While the producers were still trying to find ways to get Apple to be released in mainland China, Ding Xiu was constantly on the phone every day, and the most asked question was whether Apple used a stand-in.

Wang Baoqiang: "Brother Xiu, they all said you used a body double, but I don't believe it. You are so dedicated to filming that you never use a body double."

Ding Xiu: "You believe it or not, get lost!"

Huang Bo: "Brother Xiu, I watched Apple. The acting is great, especially in those scenes where you performed in your true colors. I heard that you haven't used a body double yet, right? Have the actresses used one? Hey, hey, talk."

Wu Jing: "I've always heard people say that you work hard in filming and don't need a stunt double. I don't believe it. I made a special trip to Hong Kong Island to go to the cinema to support you. Yes, your film has a very high artistic content."

Liu Yifei: "Brother Xiu, I saw your movie poster abroad. I bought two movie tickets and went to watch it with my mother tonight. Come on!"

The movie has not yet been released in the mainland. Most of the movies seen here in the mainland are pirated discs. Ding Xiu doesn't know how Wang Baoqiang and the others found the resources.

Perhaps for men, there is a natural way to find this kind of movie.

Mainland audiences were not kept waiting for too long. A few days after it was released on Hong Kong Island, Apple released it on the mainland.

In order to pass the review quickly, several scenes were deleted from the content, leaving only a few scenes.

There is nothing we can do about it. Mainland censorship is strict and young audiences must be taken into consideration. Some things are not suitable for children.

In addition, the reason why it was done in such a hurry is because the pirated copies market is so powerful. If it is not released quickly, pirated copies will be sold in the streets like crazy.

The mainland market is not a little bit bigger than that of Hong Kong Island. The box office was only 8 million within a week of its release. The box office was close to 20 million after half a month of release.

No one expected that an art film could become such a hit.

It can only be attributed to the high artistic attainments of netizens and their own pursuit and persistence in art.

Anyway, all the male netizens who watched the movie didn’t praise it.

Fan Binbin exploded all of a sudden, became extremely popular, and his popularity was unbelievable. The amount of topics he talked about exploded, and he instantly became the queen of topics.

At the same time, she announced that her contract with Huayi had expired and she would set up her own studio.

Thanks to her success, Ding Xiu also became famous. There were seven or eight scripts piled up on his desk, all of which were for him to work on romance movies.

Needless to say, the pay was very high and the heroine was also very beautiful.

If it weren't for the many points of shame, Ding Xiu almost couldn't resist the temptation and agreed.

PS: It’s 2023. I wish everyone a happy new year and may lovers get married.