Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 580 The uncrowned king of the Venice Film Festival—Xiang Yang

"What did you say? The jury canceled my lifetime achievement award?!"

Wu Baige's face showed a somewhat excited look.

In the three days since its opening, Chinese-language films have been very popular.

The premiere of the movie "Detective Dee: The Great Empire" was overcrowded, and many international media praised Xu Ke's imagination that day.

Some media even directly called it the best-looking Chinese-language film among the Chinese-language films that have been screened or competed in the past three years.

Next, the premiere screening of "Fist of Fury: Chen Zhen" was sold out, and Wu Baige's own martial arts masterpiece "Sword Rain" also received a high score of 9 out of 10 from the media.

I thought I could sit back and relax.

But I never expected it.

Early on the fourth day, he received some bad news from Han Sanping, who was staying at the same hotel.

Not being able to participate in the competition unit was not a good thing for "Sword Rain" and for himself.

This is already a bad situation.

And now
Furious, Wu Baige asked directly without hesitation: "Director Han, how dare he do this?"

"Who?"

After receiving the news, Han Sanping felt quite sorry for Wu Baige.

He always felt that both "Sword Rain" and Wu Baige represented Chinese films at this Venice Film Festival.

But listen to him ask this.

Han Sanping almost laughed out loud with disdain.

Seeing this, Wu Baige, who felt that he had lost all face, also felt that he had nothing to talk about.

No matter what you say, Wu Baige is also a well-known director.

He has a powerful position in the entertainment industry.

He simply said angrily: "Director Han, you should know who I am talking about."

"Yeah." Han Sanping took a sip of tea and raised his eyebrows, "And then?"

After saying this, Wu Baige's round face suddenly turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I want to speak clearly to him."

"Then you can go find it."

After Han Sanping finished speaking, he was too lazy to waste any more words.

Is Wu Baige looking for someone to explain things clearly?

who are you?
In the eyes of others, who do you think you are?

I am Han Sanping, the chairman of Dangdang Huaying. There is no qualification for traveling on the same flight to Turin to meet Berlusconi.

You think it's quite beautiful.

Han Sanping stood up as soon as he put the cup down, as if he was about to leave.

Wu Baige, who was still angry, was stunned.

Not
Why are you leaving?

Don't you, Han Sanping, always have a bowl of water that's even?

At least you can say a few words to comfort me.

But Han Sanping really didn't want to get involved this time.

Marco Muller called and revealed that this lifetime achievement award is still awarded to Chinese-speaking directors.

Who it is is not specified.

But as soon as he guessed, he knew it.

If it weren't for the fact that Wu Baige is indeed one of the few great directors in Chinese films who has achieved success in Hollywood.

In addition, the Chinese film market is in a period of transformation and is in great need of a commercial film atmosphere in which a hundred flowers bloom.

He really didn't bother to spread the word.

Moreover, he analyzed it before coming.

This was not done by Xiangyang either.

With his status, is it necessary to make things difficult for a director to show his status?

Stop it.

When people fly here and there, who are the people they meet?
You, Wu Baige, are so proud of yourself.

The jury and chairman of the Venice International Film Festival finally selected the film director Xiang Yang had attended to win the Lifetime Achievement Award.

That's because people have their own considerations.

You Wu Baige, even if you have a good relationship with Quentin Tarantino, it’s useless.

On the other side, Xu Ke received the news.

Surprised, he frowned.

If the Venice Film Festival is going to give him an award, he has to accept it.

That doesn't give people face.

Besides, having such an award means that he should not expect too much from the competition for other awards.

"Director Xu, I heard that Wu Baige's side is making a big fuss. Is it possible?"

"What's the fuss about this?" Xu Ke pondered and said, "There is suspense in things like awards until they are awarded to you."

"Then this Lifetime Achievement Award does not have his name written on it, it can only be awarded to him."

After saying that, Xu Ke picked up the script from the table that Liu Qianqian's assistant had sent before leaving.

To sum up in one sentence, this script is really well written.

It is not only full of the love between men and women, but also depicts the tender relationship between father and son.

It also expresses, on a deeper level, the love and courage one should have for life.

"Call Jiahui over. I have something to tell him." Having read the script once, he knew that he was absolutely incapable of being the director of this movie.

This kind of movie, which has a smooth plot and a soothing story rhythm but makes people feel extremely beautiful, requires lens language that is not what he is good at.

But as an actor, he feels he has something to say.

In his opinion, Liang Jiahui is very suitable for the role of "father" in this movie.

It's not that he is partial, but from the director's perspective, his most intuitive feeling tells him that Andy Lau cannot play a character who puts aside his stubbornness, anxiety, and internal friction, faces life calmly, but always cares about his children deep in his heart. parents come.

"Here, have a drink with me."

Sitting in the restaurant, Xiang Yang's eyes were still sleepy.

Looking at the glass bottle of mineral water handed over by Little John, he yawned and took it, wondering:
"What are you doing? It's so early in the morning. Didn't you drink enough last night?"

"Yesterday was yesterday, and today is today." Little John didn't care, and proudly unscrewed the bottle of mineral water in his hand and touched it with Xiang Yang's hand.

There was a "ding" sound.

After the two glass bottles collided, they made a pleasant crisp sound.

"Hurry up, finish it." Seeing Xiangyang holding the bottle and making no move, Little John urged, then raised his head and drank "dong dong dong".

It can be said that there is no image at all.

"Okay." Xiangyang reluctantly opened it and took a sip, then put the bottle aside.

I have to admit, he was in a good mood.

Last night, whether it was the meeting with Berlusconi, Andrea Agnelli, or the dinner we had together afterwards, the food, drinks, and conversation were all great.

The general direction is there.

The specific details of cooperation will be negotiated slowly.

In this regard, he has never been in a hurry.

And when she was happy, she accidentally let Liu Qianqian sleep a little late.

No, she got up late.
"I'll tell you good news." Seeing that his friend only took a small sip in shame, Little John curled his lips and whispered in a disappointed voice:
"The Social Network won an award."

"Did you win a prize?"

"Ah."

Little John nodded, raised his eyebrows deliberately and joked: "You still have face. As soon as you met Berlusconi, Venice directly decided on the Golden Lion Award."

Xiang Yang was slightly surprised, but immediately shook his head, "Don't talk nonsense."

"Don't worry." Little John shrugged.

But in his opinion, it doesn't matter if he says it.

If a film wants to win awards at film festivals, it must first look at its own quality and secondly, its public relations.

His public relations with Xiang Yang can be said to be quite good.

The Venice Film Festival certainly has a jury, but Italy also has a Ministry of Culture.

Besides, the CEO of the film festival’s main sponsor could only accompany him to dinner last night.

After this enjoyable dinner, if "The Social Network" failed to win the Golden Lion Award, it would not be the loss of face for him and Xiang Yang.

But the faces of the Agnelli family and the Berlusconi family.

As the birthplace of cultural renaissance, 99% of businesses, large and small, are family-run.

If we say, the Medici family can be called the uncrowned king in the Western art world.

The current uncrowned kings of Italy are really the Agnelli family.

How could a great commander, a host, let his 'guests' leave disappointed?
Moreover, The Social Network itself is excellent.

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Xiang Yang seemed a little speechless, but he didn't say anything more and nodded directly: "That's indeed an unexpected gain."

"Okay, I know your mind is not on this." Little John showed a helpless smile and continued:
"You, you are too busy. Otherwise, you can leave all the related cooperation to me. Don't think that I am looking for something to do for myself. I am originally responsible for these specific cooperations. of."

After squinting his eyes and saying a few words, Little John paused deliberately and properly observed his friend's reaction.

"Haha, keep talking." Xiang Yang smiled and gestured for him to keep talking.

This was calculated.

Damn you deserve to be Little John.

"Uh"

Little John, who was exposed by his friend as soon as he came up, rolled his eyes and said, "That's right. CFT, TV series, and movies, none of them are owned by our Hermès Film Investment Company."

"CFT may be split off." Xiang Yang pursed his lips and smiled.

Hearing this, Little John opened his mouth in a daze, closed it, and opened it again: "What did you say?"

"The company intends to set up a department specifically responsible for sports projects." Xiang Yang took a sip of coffee.

"and then?"

"It's nothing more. The industries under Hermès Film Investment Company will definitely face internal adjustments and reorganization."

After thinking about it, Xiang Yang decided to reveal the news to Little John first.

To prevent him from getting angry when the time comes.

He understands that his friends regard the business of TJ and CFT far more than movies and TV series.

"I'm thinking that when the time comes, I'll hire a professional manager who will be responsible for the specific implementation, and it will also reduce your burden."

"You" looked at Xiang Yang in astonishment, and the joy that lingered in Little John's heart disappeared.

His hands on the table clenched into fists unconsciously.

"You are trying to kill the donkey!"

"Uh?"

"I said you" tried his best to control the anger in his heart, and Little John's lips trembled.

sad.

uncomfortable.

want to cry
Xiang Yang looked at Little John in surprise and asked, "Are you okay?"

"Don't you know if something is wrong with me?" Little John gritted his teeth and asked.

Seeing his sad face, Xiangyang said angrily, "That's it. I'll find you a professional manager to help you with some work. You've been wronged."

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"What's wrong? Can't you understand French? Do you want me to speak it to you in Chinese?"

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"Get out of here, stay away from me!"

Seeing that this guy was actually trying to hug him, Xiang Yang scolded him quickly.

At this time, Bea Shaffer, who had gone to the bookstore early in the morning and bought a few books from outside, walked in with a smile.

The layout of the small bookstore just now is quite interesting.

It feels very much like the classic movie "Notting Hill".

No wonder, at yesterday's dinner, Liu Qianqian described how she was able to talk about the feelings that the Italian town brought her while filming "Legal Copy".

But putting all that aside, we see Little John trying to annoy his Boss.

Her dissatisfaction was directly displayed on her face.

"Jean, what are you doing?"

"Ah, me?" Little John said with a smile: "I'm giving Xiang Yang our French kiss to express my love for him. Is there any problem?"

"You're so disgusting." Xiang Yang felt a sense of discomfort as he kept wiping his face.

He almost kissed her.

wipe!
Just in case, wait a minute, Liu Qianqian will tell her.

Wouldn’t that lead to an indirect kiss between Little John and Liu Qianqian?

How can this be done?

After complaining disgustingly about Little John, Xiangyang glanced at Bea Shaffer, noticed that she was holding several books tied with nylon ropes, and asked casually:
"Did you go to the bookstore this morning?"

"Yes." Bea Shaffer nodded, walked over and gave Little John a warning look, then put the book on the table and explained:

"Director David Fincher sent it yesterday. I checked the bookstore here."

Xiang Yang didn't listen to what she said next.

With his mind buzzing, he stared at the title of the book, and his heart skipped a beat.

"House of Cards".
Michael Dobbs"

Three novels "House of Cards" by the famous British novelist Michael Dobbs.
Is it too late not to vote for this TV series?
(End of this chapter)