I become a big star after I sleep

Chapter 197 Film Festivals and Film Awards

"Director Qin, it is rumored that the cast of "The King of Kung Fu" was at odds with each other. Fang Loon and Li Lianjie quarreled and fought many times. Is it true?"

"Director Qin, according to people in the industry, your film is aiming for awards. May I ask which award you plan to apply for? Is it the three major film festivals or the three domestic awards?"

"Did you come back to Beijing this time to finish shooting "A Chinese Journey to the West"? When do you expect to meet us?"

"Li Lianjie said that "A Chinese Journey to the West" is a very subversive movie, breaking people's understanding of Westward Journey, and it is a completely different Monkey King. Can you tell us more about it?"

"Do you have any comments on the Monkey King played by Jet Li in "The King of Kung Fu"?"

"..."

At Yanjing Airport, Qin Muchu dressed casually in shorts and shorts, wearing big sunglasses, carrying a schoolbag, and carrying a computer bag. He looked no different from an ordinary college student.

It's just that ordinary college students certainly don't have so many reporters. The inner three floors and the outer three floors surrounded him to ask questions.

The crowding of so many people has already affected the normal traffic at the airport. Coupled with the curiosity of people who eat melons, there is an increasing trend of congestion.

In the distance, airport security personnel who have received the news rushed here to prevent accidents.

Qin Muchu looked at the reporters who surrounded him tightly, and didn't know how his whereabouts were exposed.

Seeing more and more people gathering here, I knew that I would not be able to leave today without explaining something, so I took off my sunglasses helplessly:

"Everyone...friends, let's go to another place to interview, don't influence others here, I will answer your questions as long as I can."

The reporters agreed with Qin Muchu's method in their hearts, because it was equivalent to turning a random interview into a similar press conference, where more questions could be asked.

Seeing that the reporters were a little moved, Qin Muchu added:

"Don't worry, I will definitely not run."

……

"Thank you."

Qin Muchu cupped his hands and thanked the airport staff.

Seeing that Qin Muchu was so polite, the security guards and the small leaders in charge of the airport became more friendly.

"It's okay, you can accept the interview in this lounge."

The lounge is very large, and there is no problem accommodating twenty people.

This is the interview venue offered by the airport after learning that Qin Muchu wanted to find a place to accept the interview without affecting the airport traffic.

The reporters in the lounge were waiting eagerly, and seeing Qin Muchu walk in, the discussion gradually died down.

"You can ask any questions you have."

Qin Muchu found a seat and sat down, facing the "long guns and short guns" of the reporters.

"Is Fang Long really at odds with Li Lianjie?"

The first question is so poignant.

Based on what Qin Muchu saw and heard, of course he knew the quarrel between the two was true, but he definitely couldn't say it, but he couldn't tell the lie, so he had to say:
"I don't know much about it, and I'm not from the crew of The King of Kung Fu."

"But there is news that you went to "Kung Fu King" to visit the set, and you were photographed." The reporter asked.

"Well, because "A Chinese Journey to the West" and "The King of Kung Fu" happened to be filmed in a film and television studio, so I went to visit the studio nearby, but I don't know about the crew of "The King of Kung Fu."

Qin Muchu didn't say that he was going to visit Liu Xiqian's class, lest the reporters use their imaginations and hype up the scandal.

Although they didn't get a specific answer, the reporters also knew that if they were not stupid, they wouldn't say "yes, they just don't get along" with this kind of question, so they weren't too disappointed.

Questions soon followed.

"Li Lianjie said that the Monkey King in "A Chinese Journey to the West" has completely subverted everyone's perception of the Monkey King, and we know that Li Lianjie also played the Monkey King in "The King of Kung Fu". Do you have any comments on the two Monkey Kings?"

"Hmm... "Journey to the West" is actually another imagination of "Journey to the West". In "Journey to the West", the Monkey King is omnipotent, and he is dedicated to escorting his master to learn scriptures. It is a perfect image.

And the Monkey King in "A Chinese Journey to the West" is not like a fairy, but more like a human being. He will fall in love with others, hesitate, and have helplessness. He has the same emotions and desires, just like us ordinary people... the specifics are I can't reveal any more, let's go to the cinema to watch it. "

Qin Muchu's words stopped abruptly, while selectively ignoring the evaluation of the two monkeys.

But it also aroused the curiosity of the reporters.

Monkey King in love?

Is it that crazy?

"This year's Venice Film Festival will be held soon, and Director Zhang Yimou will be the chairman of the jury. I interviewed Director Jiang Wen before and said that he is very confident about the trip to Venice. It is said that your film is also planning to win awards. It is a father and son team up to attack Venice together. ?"

Ok?
The judging committee of this year's Venice is an old man, and Jiang Wen also participated?

Qin Muchu was stunned for a moment, he has been busy since the beginning of the new year, and he really didn't pay attention to these things.

"It's September in Venice, right? My film hasn't finished production yet, so I don't plan to participate in Venice. As for my father, he's very confident... Haha, he's always been very confident."

At the end, Qin Muchu couldn't help but smile.

The reporters also let out good-natured laughter. Also, it would be strange if someone like Jiang Wen said he didn't have the confidence to win the award.

After interviewing for about an hour, the reporters were all satisfied.

Before leaving, Qin Muchu suddenly remembered that he didn't know how his itinerary was exposed, so he asked again:
"How do you know that I happened to meet you when I returned to Yanjing today?"

I thought that this group of reporters would not answer, but unexpectedly they said calmly:
"We saw it on the Internet. There was a screenshot of QQ Zone in a post, saying 'Farewell to the seniors back to Yanjing', and it was accompanied by a selfie of a girl, with a profile photo of you inside. We roughly deduced your flight based on the time..."

When Qin Muchu heard the word "senior", he already guessed who it was.

At this time, a reporter took out a photo and handed it to Qin Muchu:
"Here's that photo, and I printed it out."

Qin Muchu took the photo and looked at it. A girl was smiling happily. The person standing behind her was indeed herself. Although there was only half of her profile face, it was enough to recognize her.

Jing Tian!

Tell you not to shoot blindly!
When I come back, I have to confiscate your... camera!
……

"Where's Miss Yun?"

Qin Muchu and Jiang Wen met each other, and when he learned that Qin Muchu was returning to Yanjing, Jiang Wen made a phone call directly, and Qin Muchu came to Jiang Wen's place without even returning to the courtyard.

"I'm with the child at the old lady next door. The old lady is so anxious that she can't see her grandson for 2 minutes."

With a big cigar in his mouth, Jiang Wen was puffing and puffing, his legs crossed, his eyes squinted, and his pretense was full.

"Do you dare to smoke now?"

"A cigar is smoke?"

Jiang Wen shook the soot,
"Besides, don't you understand what it means to be 'too anxious not to see your grandson for 2 minutes'? Zhou Yun and the child moved next door to live with the old lady, and now I live alone in this house..."

He took a deep breath of the cigar, let it out long, enjoying it all over his face, and finally said what was in his heart:
"Comfortable! Comfortable!"

Qin Muchu shook his head, Jiang Wen looked different from before Taro was born.

At that time, his father's love was about to overflow, saying that he should be with the child every day, and grow up with the child.

It's only been a few months, and it's completely forgotten.

When Jiang Wen saw Qin Muchu shaking his head, he knew what Qin Muchu was thinking. He put the cigar on the ashtray and looked sad:
"You don't know how noisy the child is, drinking for a while, peeing for a while, and crying in the middle of the night... For the sake of the relationship between father and son, I think it's better to put him with the old lady. Anyway, it's next door and close."

"You're just lazy." Qin Muchu pouted.

"Why lazy? I've even made plans for him in the future!"

Jiang Wen slapped the table,
"In a few years, when I grow up, don't children now enroll in some interest classes? Don't bother with piano and painting. Don't you paint? You can write songs. give it to you."

Listen, is this a human language?
"Then what are you doing?" Qin Muchu asked.

"Didn't I make a special plan? I'll do this for the time being, and I'll think about it later." Jiang Wen leaned back on the chair and took a few puffs of his cigar.

Qin Muchu was shocked by the shameless behavior here. After all, he is an old hooligan of more than 40 years, with a thick face and a dark heart.

I was too lazy to listen to his nonsense, so I asked directly about the business:
"What did you call me over here?"

Speaking of business, Jiang Wen also came alive, putting his hands on the table:

"Free up time at the end of August and early September, and accompany me on a trip abroad."

"To... Venice?"

Qin Muchu guessed in association with the reporter's question during the interview.

"Ah."

Jiang Wen nodded, with the corners of his mouth raised, a little smug.

But Qin Muchu suddenly said:
"Didn't you send it to Cannes? How did it become Venice again?"

A film can only register for one category A film festival, which means that the three major film festivals of Venice, Cannes, and Berlin can only be selected for one participation, and if one is selected, it cannot be selected for the other two.

"The Sun" was sent to the Cannes Film Festival, which Qin Muchu remembers very clearly.

Jiang Wen's complacent expression froze on his face for a moment, then picked up the cigar again, smoked, his eyes suddenly became deep, and he sighed slowly:
"It's a big regret for them that Cannes can't show "The Sun"."

"Cannes didn't see your film?"

"..."

Qin Muchu looked at Jiang Wen, their eyes met, and suddenly they stood up at the same time, one chasing the other running.

"Don't run!"

"Don't chase!"

The two circled around the sofa.

"Hey, I don't believe it!"

Jiang Wen threw a slipper over, but Qin Muchu dodged it.

"Say business, talk business."

Seeing Jiang Wen picked up another slipper, Qin Muchu hurriedly opened his mouth to turn the page.

Jiang Wen also knew that he couldn't catch this cunning trick. He hadn't practiced it before, so he couldn't break the trick.

The two sat down again.

"My film will win an award in Venice!" Jiang Wen slapped his chest with pride.

"Did you bribe Lao Mouzi?"

"What are you talking about? You called Lao Mouzi? That old artist, no matter how big or small, is called Director Zhang! As for Director Zhang's noble personality, can he ask for a bribe?"

At this time, Jiang Wen became a die-hard fan of Lao Mouzi.

Qin Muchu glanced sideways, whoever called "Old Mouzi" the most happily before, and now look at his face now.

Gee.

"What if he didn't give you the prize?"

"If you don't give it to me, who will it be?" Jiang Wen asked back, full of confidence.

"Just go with me when the time comes. You'll learn a lot. You can't just watch the box office for movies."

Qin Muchu nodded in agreement.

It would be great to go to the Venice Film Festival to learn more, after all, it is one of the three major film festivals, an honor that filmmakers yearn for.

"Is your movie ready? Where are you going to cast it?"

Jiang Wen asked about "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".

"It's not done yet, and it will probably take two or three months. It depends on which one you vote for." Qin Muchu replied.

"Two or three months..." Jiang Wen thought for a while, "This year's three major film festivals are over. If you vote, it will be next year. Cannes awards awards in May and June, then Berlin, which awards awards in February and March every year." , you can catch up."

"Then vote for Berlin." Qin Muchu was very casual.

Jiang Wen made a "hiss", frowned and began to analyze:

"Do you know what films the Berlinale likes?"

"do not know."

Qin Muchu knows that each of the three major film festivals has its own preferences, and that certain themes won awards in one film festival, but it may not be the case in another film festival.

But he really doesn't know which type of films each film festival prefers.

"The three major film festivals are different. The Venice Film Festival focuses on art and avant-garde films; the Cannes Film Festival focuses on commercial and artistic films; Berlin focuses on politics and society. It stands to reason that your film should be submitted to Cannes, and the chances are better. , vote for Berlin..."

Jiang Wen smacked his lips and spit out a word:

"Hang."

"It's okay, if you don't get nominated for category A film festivals, then you can go to category B. If not, you can get mixed nominations for Golden Horse, Golden Rooster, and Golden Statue."

Qin Muchu was not worried at all, and was very open-minded.

This rhetoric also amused Jiang Wen, and scolded with a smile:
"No promise!"

Suddenly he remembered something, and looked at Qin Muchu with a cigar in his mouth:
"Oh, I remember when you said the Golden Statue. There is also a Golden Statue Award, which is no less influential than a film festival."

"What award?"

"Oscar, the old beauty, the statuette, will also be in February and March next year."

Qin Muchu was startled. When it comes to Oscar, anyone who knows a little about the entertainment industry must have heard of it.

The highest film award in the United States is similar to the "Three Golds" of China, but there is only one, and because of the development of the entertainment industry there, the influence of the award radiates around the world, making it the most influential film award in the world.

The three major film festivals are only known by professional filmmakers and insiders, and ordinary audiences may not have heard of them.

But Oscar is different. It may be slightly inferior to the three major film festivals in terms of the artistry and professionalism of the film, but its influence and popularity are crushed. The annual awards ceremony is broadcast live in more than 100 countries.

And it does not exclude commercial films.

If you can get an Oscar award, it is no worse than a film festival award.

However, Qin Muchu still hesitated:
"Lao Mei's award will allow our film to win the award?"

"You also apply for Berlin, you also apply for Oscar, and you don't delay. Anyway, you can't catch up with the most promising Cannes, so you will die as a living horse doctor. Besides, you are the first time you sign up, and you just want to win an award. ? You are so beautiful!"

Although Jiang Wen's words were not polite, they made sense.

Winning an award is a very metaphysical thing, and it is often upset.

A director who has not won an award is not necessarily a bad director, and a director who has won an award is not necessarily a good director.

The same thing applies to movies.

Some award-winning films are not necessarily liked by the general public. Bao Qin Muchu, as a professional director, does not like some "Golden Lion Award", "Golden Palm" and "Golden Bear Award" films.

He admits that those are good movies, thoughtful and connotative, and he understands them, but he just doesn't like them.

Just like everyone knows that "Tao Te Ching" and "The Analects of Confucius" are good books, but not everyone memorizes them and reads them every day.

"I didn't expect to win the prize either. I mainly wanted to..." Qin Muchu paused, thinking about what to say.

"I just want to know another angle to see my films, not from the perspective of the audience, or from the perspective of those film festivals, what my films look like..."

The words were a little messy, but Jiang Wen understood, and concluded:
"You just want to get more recognition. It's like an actor gets famous and wants to be recognized for his acting skills."

Qin Muchu didn't speak.

Jiang Wen was right.

Comparing a movie to an actor, the box office is like the actor's "hotness" and the actor's commercial value.

The ideological nature, editing techniques, camera language, and so on of the film are like the "acting skills" of actors. Although the audience can see it, they must not be seen thoroughly by professionals.

Having said so much, in fact, even Qin Muchu has ambitions, and he wants to know how his "acting skills" are...

(End of this chapter)