Tokyo Literature and Art Times

   Chapter 374 Again, Venice Film Festival

   "Finish it."

  Iwata Takeshi is a bit strange. After reading the unfinished "Nobody Knows", Mr. Kurosawa just said this sentence.

   Need to say this?

  Iwata Takeshi also thinks this sentence is quite good. It contains a lot of things, which even he has never wanted to face.

   Forget it, don’t think too much about it, just cut it when you’re done.

   "Nobody Knows" This is not a very complicated and cheap movie, and there are no special effects. Moreover, Iwata originally planned to present it in the form of a pseudo-documentary.

   Therefore, the overall workload is not too much, but the old man Kurosawa Akira is too anxious.

   Of course, he will not take this film lightly, and will definitely present what he wants to say very seriously.

   In fact, on the whole, it is still different from the original version of Hirokazu Koreeda, as if these children are together, what happened to them, Iwata Takeshi can't control it.

   But in the final analysis, it is some daily life.

  Iwata Takeshi was actually filming and filming, and he finally understood why it was Hirokazu Koreeda who named the movie "Nobody Knows".

  These things he filmed are things that no one knows about.

   So, Takeshi Iwata did the same.

   As for the death of his younger sister Koyuki, Takeshi Iwata did not deal with it like Hirokazu Koeda did.

   In the original version, Koyuki just died like that.

  No reason, no idea, no idea at all.

   It should be said that this kind of treatment is somewhat idealized. In Iwata Takeshi’s view, at least this movie is based on prototype events, so we must at least respect the prototype events.

  Since the eldest son admitted that he accidentally killed his sister. . .

   It should be there.

   However, Takeshi Iwata still handled it, and did not let this unfortunate scene really appear in front of everyone's eyes.

   In short, now that the filming is over, he cuts slowly.

   This is all good.

  But Iwata Takeshi didn't expect that he was still approached by someone.

  …

   "Iwata, won't you come to the Cannes Film Festival this time?"

   "Shall I go like this?"

   "Okay, why not? Of course, you better have a movie."

   "Why do I feel like you just want me to get a film and go to Cannes?"

   "Haha... Since you said so, let's just say it."

   It was Thierry and Marco who came to Iwata Takeshi.

   Of course, these two guys were recommended by Takeshi Iwata before, which is the movie "Farewell My Concubine".

   This recommendation made them both very happy, especially Thierry, the old white flag.

   After the screening, many people are optimistic about the film.

   Speaking of this, Takeshi Iwata certainly understands that some of these people must have malicious intentions, but this movie is indeed excellent, which cannot be disputed.

   Then, what about you, Director Iwata?

   Thierry and Marco hoped that Takeshi Iwata would also support them.

  Speaking of which, many people seem to be counting on Takeshi Iwata today.

   Toho's Shimaya and Yamauchi.

   And these two guys.

   Also, the Weinstein brothers.

  My dear, Iwata Takeshi is the savior?

   This kind of thinking is okay.

  Cannes, or not to go.

   Actually, Takeshi Iwata has a very deep understanding of this Cannes Film Festival.

   After all, there is a history of "Farewell My Concubine".

   In fact, this year Cannes was a double yolk egg, and two films won the Palme d'Or.

   If you look at the three major film festivals in Europe, double-yolked eggs are not particularly uncommon.

   Of course, it is indeed not mainstream.

   But every double yolk egg has many stories behind it, and this time is probably no exception.

   And even if you don't think about these stories, it is this double yolk egg, and Takeshi Iwata feels that he does not need to go to Cannes.

  It's really unnecessary, so why bother those guys.

   Well, he wasn't scared, he just didn't think it was necessary.

   However, some people don't give up.

   "Iwata, your decision is right. After all, that movie was recommended by you. It's really not good for you to participate."

   "Oh, so what do you mean?"

   "Hey, you know, after Cannes is Venice, your movie I think..."

"Oh, I get it."

   "You understand, then..."

   "There is indeed a movie."

"awesome!"

   This guy, Marco, even prefers to use Chinese to communicate with Takeshi Iwata.

What   Iwata Takeshi said was, of course, "Nobody Knows".

  It's just...Oh, it was Hirokazu Koreeda who made a big splash in Cannes, if he sent the film to Venice.

  This...It's inexplicably funny.

   Actually, as far as Iwata Takeshi is concerned, he is not very keen on these international awards.

   At least not as attractive as before.

   But, after all, we are acquaintances.

   This Ma is a real China expert. He later served as the chairman of the Venice Film Festival for ten years.

   In the past ten years, Chinese films have always been able to go to Venice.

   As far as awards are concerned, there are some details to be aware of.

   For example, shortlisted.

   In fact, being shortlisted is a reward in itself.

  This is the case with films all over the world, but any film can be shortlisted for well-known film festivals, especially the three main competition units in Europe.

   Then, there will be a logo on the movie.

  For example, if you go to Cannes, there will be an extra Palme d’Or logo. Don’t worry if you don’t get the Palme d’Or, it’s not bad to draw something like that.

   and being shortlisted for the main competition unit is not easy in itself.

   Outside of Europe and the United States, it is not bad that a country can have one finalist.

  Iwata Takeshi's film can be shortlisted, which is equivalent to representing Japan.

   Even if there is no final win, it is definitely a success.

   Therefore, this can actually be regarded as a kind of 'winning'.

   In the international film circle, this is recognized.

   So, the Japanese side is more proficient, and the Academy of Film Awards is like this.

  All the finalists, go to the stage.

   As for the effect of this... that was indeed the public execution of many people.

   But anyway, this shortlist is a kind of award, and it is indeed an unspoken rule.

   After all, Marco is a film selection now. If there are no good films that can be shortlisted, then he has not achieved the KPI.

   "Farewell My Concubine" has gone to Cannes, so what other Asian films can be shortlisted in Europe's top three this year?

  Venice Film Festival According to time, this is the last major European film festival of the year.

  Have a good ending.

   So, Takeshi Iwata helped Marco once, so...

   "I heard that the video rental shop you set up in the United States is not bad."

   "Oh, are you also interested?"

   Listening to Marco's words, Tuqiongda saw that it was true.

   Sure enough, there are other ideas for this product, but Takeshi Iwata also thinks it's nothing, it's good.

So…

   "The current situation in Europe is indeed not as good as the United States, but if you want to do it, it's not bad."

  Marco's statement is quite good.

The    videotape and the DVD that Takeshi Iwata is pushing now can be promoted in Europe.

   But, this thing is not monopolized by Takeshi Iwata alone.

   In the end, this thing is something made by several big companies, such as Sony, Panasonic and Philip.

  Iwata Takeshi has done a great job in the United States, that is, he has his own special channel.

   But he couldn't grasp the situation in Europe.

   Therefore, these things are mainly done by the partners of these big companies in Europe.

   To put it bluntly, if Takeshi Iwata is partnering with Marco now, then they are a step too late.

This is how to do?

  Ma Ke is a little anxious now. He saw this business opportunity, but he couldn't get on the bus.

   Even if Takeshi Iwata agreed to cooperate with him, based on his connections, it was really difficult in this market.

   Is there any trick?

   Takeshi Iwata thought for a moment and said a move that surprised Marco.

   "I heard, it seems that copyright protection is not strict in many parts of Europe."

what's the situation?

   What trick is this?

  Co Marco probably understands as soon as he hears it, he is a China expert after all.

   But this practice…

   "How big can the risk be?"

   "The punishment."

   Good guy, such a big risk?

   But Marco gritted his teeth, "That's done too!"

   Takeshi Iwata nodded, "As expected of an artist."

   Ma Ke blushed, "Stop doing this, I'm helping you make money."

   The two hit it off.

  What the **** are they talking about?

   is actually very simple, that is, Takeshi Iwata intends to make a bad move.

  Since the channel is serious, now they are too late, and there is no good entry point.

   So what to do?

   Do piracy!

  The Weinstein Brothers have already started production in mainland China. Although it is VCD, as long as some equipment is available, DVD is not bad.

   This is a low-cost purchase channel.

  With this, on the one hand, it can satisfy the domestic market, and on the other hand, it can be exported.

Although   Europe is very different, such as how strict and how Germany is.

   But, overall, the management there is very chaotic.

  For example, Takeshi Iwata remembers that there is an installed market, which is DIY computer assembly.

  When this market was booming, our domestic people ran over and did a very good job.

  The reason is that the price is cheap.

   Then why is it cheap?

   Haven’t used a lot of channels that have problems.

   Of course, in fact, this is for the benefit of European enthusiasts, because you have to go to some kind of store opened by yourself in Europe. Although it is very large, you definitely don’t want to go to the second time.

  The inefficiency of Europeans is outrageous.

   In addition, Iwata Takeshi has a channel.

  Fuqing Gang.

   It should be said that it is not the Fuqing Gang, but the people who go out from this place. They can run the goods.

  As a result, a sanctimonious and well-known film selector like Marco is needed, but behind the scenes…

  Cough, we are not doing any bad things, and these things are not illegal in many countries.

   In fact, the real purpose is to rush the European market first and mess it up.

   Let’s harvest again later.

   This trick is called bad money driving out good money.

   Genuine pirated versions are actually all made and eaten on both sides.

  Iwata Takeshi and Marco both have a tendency to develop into negative roles.

   (end of this chapter)