Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 239 The fun-loving guy

"Brokeback Mountain."

Another masterpiece by Li Yu.

It can even be said to be the film in Li Eucalyptus' career that made him completely famous.

In his previous life, he won the Venice Golden Lion and helped him win the Oscar for Best Director.

Suddenly he became a unique presence among Chinese directors.

In terms of awards and box office, Zhang Yimou cannot compare with him.

"Look at your expression, don't you have confidence?"

Zhou Xun looked at Gu Ming's face and blinked quickly.

"I have also watched the finished film of "Shoplifters". It is definitely a classic. Which film in the main competition will be your opponent this time?"

Zhou Xun is very confident about "Shoplifters". In her opinion, this kind of film has the potential to win the top prize in any art film festival.

If you don’t encounter films of the same quality, considering the credibility of the film festival, the organizers will not be able to suppress them.

"That's not what you said." Gu Ming shook his head.

“There’s nothing quantifiable about art films.”

"It's not like the box office, where high is high and low is low."

"If I don't give it to you, I won't give it to you. What can you do?"

"And Li Yu's "Brokeback Mountain" is also a big competitor this time."

"Li Yu? His last movie "Hulk" wasn't..." Zhou Xun murmured, not quite understanding why Gu Ming was afraid of Li Yu.

Even "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Li Yu's most successful film before, she felt was just average.

It can't be compared with Gu Ming's movies.

"That's because he can't handle big-budget commercial films."

"But "Brokeback Mountain" is about emotions, and it's about the same-sex subject that he is best at!"

"Isn't it the premiere of Li Yu's "Brokeback Mountain" tomorrow? I'll take you to see it and you'll know."

"Okay!"

……

The next day.

Gu Ming and Zhou Xun arrived at the premiere venue of "Brokeback Mountain".

This was not the first time for Gu Ming to watch this film.

But I have to admit, the shots were pretty good.

The mountain forest where the two were grazing was really beautiful, and Li Yu's grasp of such delicate emotions was also master-level.

He managed to make such a coming-out film feel like a love movie.

"Masterpiece!"

By the time the film ended, Zhou Xun couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"This is the best gay movie I've ever seen."

"I have to admit, your concerns are justified."

"This film is very good-looking, and it has a good subject such as homosexuality that wins awards. I'm not surprised to win the Golden Lion."

"But I'm still more optimistic about our "Shoplifters"."

"The little mouth is really sweet." Gu Ming looked at Zhou Xun with a smile.

"Sweet or not, haven't you tasted it?"

"Hahaha."

"Let's go and have a chat with Li Yu." Gu Ming smiled, got up and went with Zhou Xun to find the crew and creative staff.

"Congratulations, Director Li, for making a masterpiece."

"Thank you for the compliment. I believe your work, Director Gu, must be a classic. I will definitely take a peek tomorrow."

"Okay! It's a deal, you must come when the time comes." Gu Ming and Li Yu shook hands.

"no problem."

"Hello Gu, I'm your fan." After shaking hands with Li Eu, the starring actors of "Brokeback Mountain" recognized Gu Ming and came over to say hello.

The first person to say hello was Heath Ledger.

"Hello, your performance in "Brokeback Mountain" was really, almost perfect. If there is a suitable role in the future, we may be able to collaborate."

Gu Ming sent him an obedient message directly.

Of course, this is only limited to being obedient.

It would be impossible to really cooperate with him.

His acting skills are fine, and can even be said to be excellent. The clown in his previous life was very troublesome.

But as a director, Gu Ming doesn't like his uncontrollability.

Who knows if he might take drugs and burp in the middle of filming?

At that time, so many materials will have to be reworked.

Who will pay the cost?

In his previous life, Warner could eat steamed buns made of human blood. That is to say, he died after finishing filming "Batman." If he died halfway through, Warner would probably cry to death.

As for persuading him to stop taking drugs, Gu Ming wasn't that immature.

Why do you care about other people's affairs?

This is not something that can be persuaded. "Okay! If there is a suitable role, please contact me." Heath Ledger nodded happily.

Shake hands with these crew members one by one.

There is also a big-eyed beauty, Anne Hathaway.

It's a pity that the beauty is beautiful, but it is not the style that Gu Ming likes. Otherwise, Gu Ming would have to leave a phone number, even if Zhou Xun is by his side.

……

After leaving the venue of "Brokeback Mountain", Gu Ming didn't let Zhou Xun say anything about his rival.

Next, concentrate on watching the movie.

Not to mention other movies, you always have to watch the works of Asian, especially East Asian filmmakers.

At this Venice Film Festival, there are indeed many works by East Asian filmmakers shortlisted for the main competition.

It can be said that China, Japan and South Korea are coming together.

On the Chinese side, except Gu Ming's "Shoplifters".

There is also a movie on Hong Kong Island called "Song of Everlasting Sorrow", adapted from Wang Anyi's work.

As for the director.

What a coincidence, isn't it? It is directed by Guan Jinpeng again, and the female lead is Zheng Xiuwen. The male lead is the same as his "Shoplifters", Liang Jiahui, and the supporting role also includes Hu Jun who plays Qiao Feng.

It's about what happened to Lao Shenghai at that time, and it's also Guan Jinpeng's routine, about love and women.

but……

This movie is really heartfelt.

Even among Guan Jinpeng's films, they are inferior.

The neon one is the work of Takeshi Kitano, an old acquaintance.

This work is quite interesting, it's called "Two Faces of Kitano Takeshi".

"This guy is at it again."

"What do you mean?" Zhou Xun, who walked into the exhibition hall with Gu Ming, was confused.

"You'll find out later."

After the video started playing for a while, she finally understood why Gu Ming said Kitano Takeshi was playing again.

You can tell from the content of the film.

Peter Takeshi, played by Takeshi Kitano, is a star figure in the neon entertainment industry and is also a host, director, actor and many other identities.

I don't know how many actors want to appear in his films.

Until one day, a role player recommended a convenience store clerk to Peter Wu. This man looked exactly like him, had the same facial paralysis, and his name was Kitano.

"Pfft..." Seeing this, Zhou Xun couldn't help but laugh out loud, "It's really fun. No one in our country takes photos of himself like this."

"Yes!" Gu Ming nodded. Kitano Takeshi is indeed capable and talented.

This movie also uses a dream-within-a-dream-within-a-dream gameplay.

Come out of the screening venue.

The last film screening Gu Ming attended today was that of Park Chan-wook from South Korea.

The film is called "Friendly Gold".

As for the content, it feels a bit similar to his previous "Oldboy".

They are all inseparable from imprisonment and revenge.

It is about Jin Jin, played by Lee Young-ae, who after 13 years in prison, takes revenge on Teacher Baek who put her in prison.

After watching these four movies, it was almost dark.

Gu Ming and Zhou Xun returned to the hotel and took this time to relax.

……

The next day, it was finally the premiere of Gu Ming's "Shoplifters".

Everyone knows that Gu Ming is here to gather the three majors, and his goal must be the highest Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival.

As a result, almost all the people who had entered the main competition unit came, and they also wanted to see the quality of Gu Ming's competitor's works.

As the screening begins.

Many people frowned.

"It feels average. The story about a family is a bit bland."

"Why does it feel like this guy's filming style is a bit like our usual style in neon country." Kitano, who was paralyzed, smacked his lips.

Many people are a little depressed, why did Gu Ming make such a film.

Of course, this does not include Li Yu.

He crossed his arms and tapped his arms with his right index finger, feeling worried and expecting in his heart.

He has seen all Gu Ming's works, whether they are literary or commercial films.

Did Gu Ming achieve his current achievements because of his image style? Maybe there is.

But what is really great about him is his screenwriting ability that is even more powerful than professional screenwriters.

His films and stories are quite good.

So, will he use a film like this to hit the three majors?

"I'm afraid the duller the front, the more powerful the back will be!"

(End of this chapter)