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Chapter 514 Opening in Venice

Mr. Xiao Wang said helplessly: "I'm going to trouble my brother to take care of the company. I don't know if he can adapt."

Zhang Yang couldn't help but laugh and said: "I heard that Ah Li's boss said that your brother is the laziest chairman. He just plays around every day. After the company goes public, all the company's affairs will be left to you."

Mr. Xiao Wang couldn't help but say something for his brother: "Zhang Yang, aren't you the same?

My brother lets me handle the small things, but he still takes care of the big things. "

Everyone else was thinking hehe, Brother You bought so many paintings, but he didn’t know what the hell he was studying.

Seeing everyone acting like this, Xiao Wang took the initiative to change the subject and said, "Zhang Yang, I made a lot of sacrifices in order to participate in the Venice Film Festival this time."

Everyone looked at him curiously.

Bonayu said in a funny way: "Mr. Wang, tell me what sacrifices you have made."

"I originally planned to have a make-up wedding with my wife on the 30th, my 20th wedding anniversary, but I have to give it up this time when I come to Venice."

Zhang Yang was shocked and asked curiously: "Mr. Wang, how did you keep your wife from getting divorced for so many years? Please teach me, I want to learn too."

Several other people, especially Fatty Yu, also said: "Yes, teach us. We really need to learn hard."

He just changed his wife and was annoyed to death. As a result, Mr. Wang's virtue was able to prevent his wife from getting divorced and remain so stable.

Xiao Wang may not have much emotional confidence when it comes to Zhang Yang, but he has a lot of confidence in Fatty.

"Mr. Yu, you don't understand. My wife and I are a couple in need, and we should never abandon a bad wife. I still understand this truth." Mr. Xiao Wang said with a slight complacency.

Everyone couldn't bear to complain and thought, just because you two brothers are so messed up, your wife must be tolerating you! Zhang Yang silently wondered if his wife also gave him a hat?

Maybe he doesn't know yet?

Fatty Yu thought in his heart, if Princess Peacock hadn't had a child, I wouldn't have divorced her.

Zhang Yang saw that they were getting further and further away from each other as they chatted, and he couldn't help but said: "Let's ask each other for advice in the future! Come here today to talk about business."

Everyone stopped talking when they heard this.

Come here, they need to bleed some blood.

Zhang Yang said "hmm", cleared his throat and said: "Everyone knows that those foreign blockbusters are seeking a share of imported films. The ones that come now are literary films and ordinary films. Even so, the price of a movie is 500 million. About US dollars,

This is definitely an exaggeration. This year in Cannes, there were even people from China waving checks to buy movies. Isn’t this price gouging? "

People who came from China Film Studio couldn't help but said after hearing this: "Director Zhang is right. We all felt embarrassed at Cannes."

Zhang Yang couldn't help but smile slightly and said: "This time in Venice, I don't have such worries. Before I came, I said hello to those people who often like to buy movies blindly. I welcome them when they come.

But the price of buying a movie cannot exceed US$100 million. If they dare to buy a movie at a higher price than this, I will let them not schedule domestic movies. Even if they have online copyrights, I will not let them sell them. "

Several people looked at Zhang Yang's smiling face and didn't find it funny at all. They all felt that Zhang Yang was just a folk mountain eagle?

Their feelings were correct, and the staff of China Film Group felt the most obvious. He felt that Zhang Yang was now just like Director Han back then.

No, they are younger and more ferocious mountain eagles!

Mr. Ye, who was eager to answer, couldn't help but hesitate and said: "Zhang Yang, they are used to selling a movie for about 500 million US dollars. If this is 100 million US dollars, I think they would rather not sell it!"

Zhang Yang raised his left hand, pressed down and said: "Mr. Ye, please be patient. This is the bottom line for them. They just need to go overboard. Believe it or not, I said it can't exceed 100 million US dollars. They will definitely pay 200 million US dollars." to execute.

For those in our industry, no matter what, a movie cannot exceed US$300 million. You also know that with my connections in Venice, if I know anyone who buys a movie for more than US$300 million,

Then next year will be the last year. I won’t be organizing again the year after next. "

When Zhang Yang said this, they also breathed a sigh of relief, as they could still buy some movies.

Zhang Yang and them all looked at each other, and then continued: "Be careful when buying movies this time. If possible, buy more North American movies, so that they will have the motivation to come over."

Several bosses looked at each other and smiled. Zhang Yang just wanted to hold on to the Toronto Film Festival. Okay, as he wished.

"Speaking of these foreigners, they are really realistic. If we didn't go to Toronto, we would all come to Venice." The fiber optic tycoon couldn't help but say.

"So, our Chinese characteristics still have merit." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

Several bosses laughed secretly. If Zhang Yangxin hadn't taken them to play, they wouldn't have talked so easily.

After everyone has finished talking about the business, we won’t stay any longer.

Zhang Yang looked at these people and thought, they probably have something special they want to do.

After Zhang Yang waited for them to leave, he said to his assistant: "Have everything been arranged?"

"It's been arranged, Alberto Barbara and Mark Muller will both come," the assistant said.

When Zhang Yang heard that he was so straightforward, he thought it was because I didn't have a movie to participate in!

Zhang Yang raised his hand and checked the time. It was only after 10 o'clock, so there was no problem in meeting at :.

"Let's go there first! Give them some face." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

The assistant nodded, and the two of them went downstairs together.

Soon we came to a cafe.

Within ten minutes after Zhang Yang entered, Alberto and Mark came in. When they entered, they saw Zhang Yang operating a hand-grinding coffee machine.

Zhang Yang smiled at the people who came in and said: "The two presidents are here. Please wait a moment and try the coffee beans I ground myself to see how it tastes."

Mark Muller is a China expert. When he saw Zhang Yang, he said in weird Chinese:

"Zhang Yang, there is an old Chinese saying that when you treat others with courtesy, you must ask for something. I don't know, what do you ask for?"

But Zhang Yang kept saying in English: "This is just a way for me to entertain my friends and show my sincerity. Don't think too much about it."

After Zhang Yang ground the coffee beans, his assistant came over to help brew it, and the three of them tasted the coffee together. Zhang Yang thought it tasted great.

"Are my skills okay?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile.

"Very good." The two said in unison.

After they laughed, Zhang Yang suddenly asked: "Mr. Chairman, why did you think of inviting Alexandre Desplat to be the chairman of the jury?"

Unexpectedly, both of them laughed. This time it was Zhang Yang's turn to feel confused.

"Zhang Yang, don't you know, he is your fan? He has always praised your creation of "Victory", wouldn't it be better to hire him?" Mark Muller said.

"Oh, my God, this wasn't your idea Mark!" Zhang Yang guessed.

"Of course, I am the most familiar with these operations." Mark Muller said very proudly.

Zhang Yang looked at this scene and thought to himself, it seems that under his influence, Alberto has changed.

At this time, Zhang Yang said to Alberto: "Mr. Chairman, I said that there will be no Asian films in this year's Toronto Film Festival.

Now that I have done it, there are even a lot more American movies coming over. I don’t know how sincere you are. "

"Zhang Yang, you should be confident in the justice and fairness of our Venice film." Alberto said with a smile.

Zhang Yang smiled on the surface and thought to himself, if it was so easy for you to be fair, why would I bother so much?

"Zhang Yang, you must have confidence in our ability to do things." Mark Muller said with a smile.

Mark Muller's ability to do things is really strong. If he says he wants to give Asian film awards, he will give them to them, and he will give them continuously.

"Of course I am confident in your ability to do things." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

"By the way, do you have any specific goals? We can discuss it." Mark Muller said very honestly.

Alberto was on the side, drinking coffee and listening, with the usual attitude.

Zhang Yang looked at this scene and thought to himself, their ability to do things is a bit too strong.

"I don't have any specific requirements. Didn't you say that you have to believe in the fairness and impartiality of the film festival? I will just wait for your results." Zhang Yang said casually.

Mark Muller and Alberto both looked at Zhang Yang in surprise. Seeing Zhang Yang's operation, they thought he was really trying to manipulate the award.

Unexpectedly, he still had awe of the movie, but Zhang Yang's attitude made them happier, so that their cooperation could last long.

In this way, both parties set the tone for this film festival.

As for them disappointing Zhang Yang, haha, they won't. For the Venice Film Festival, they won't.

The morning passed quickly,

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the Venice Film Festival opened on Lido Island.

There are quite a few promotional posters for the opening film "Heart of the Sun" on this island.

But what is more eye-catching are the posters for China Film Week and Zhang Yang Film Exhibition.

"The Burning Sun" is just a flag flying on the roadside,

Both projects feature large posters hanging on the wall next to the main venue.

Anyone who attends the red carpet of film festivals will see it.

Zhang Yang has no entries this time, so he is not pursuing the finale, which is meaningless.

But there was a little trouble. He came alone and felt a little lonely.

But he was no longer alone soon, because he saw the famous carpet star Fan Xiaopang walking over.

"Director Zhang, long time no see." Fan Xiaopang said with a charming smile.

"Yeah, long time no see. What do you think about the dress this time? And don't you usually go to Cannes? Why are you here in Venice too?" Zhang Yang said curiously.

"We can only ride on the red carpet, but Director Zhang can increase the popularity of the red carpet. Look at how many people came today. We can't even compare to this ability!" Fan Xiaopang said flatteringly.

Zhang Yang laughed, but still reminded: "You should pay attention to local customs in the future, and don't conflict with each other."

Unexpectedly, Fan Xiaopang chuckled, and then said domineeringly:

"Then let them understand the charm of our country, rather than letting us adapt to them."

Zhang Yang couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, and said again: "Yes, he is worthy of being called Master Fan.

However, it’s okay to be domineering and domineering, but don’t forget the boundaries of the law! "

Zhang Yang said meaningfully.

"Director Zhang, I always abide by the rules and laws." Fan Xiaopang said quickly.

"That's good." Zhang Yang said lightly.

"Director Zhang, you are alone this time, why don't I walk the red carpet with you!" Fan Xiaopang boldly invited.

(End of this chapter)