China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 145 I’ll come say hello next year!

"I have always believed that at the Cannes Film Festival, only directors Zhang Yimou and Jia Zhangke deserve to stand on the podium because the core of their stories is touching. But I have never seen Director Guan's film until today, and I just want to say one thing , who likes to watch the core? "Di Renjie: The Empire of Tongtian" is so exciting, right? Who would have thought that Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty would be enveloped in an evil atmosphere as soon as he appeared on the scene, the Tongtian Pagoda, the eerie ghost market, and all kinds of... Monsters and monsters, this is definitely a blockbuster full of Chinese culture!"

"Don't forget Farewell My Concubine. Isn't director Chen Kaige a regular at Cannes? Although the quality of movies has been declining recently, this movie is indeed an epic movie among Chinese movies."

The discussion on the Internet is quite fierce, but the evaluation of Brother Chen Kai is simply disappointing. What does it mean that the quality of movies is declining?
"The special effects in "Bongtian Empire" made me even wonder if it was shot by Chinese people. But when I think about "2012", I understand that Guan has always been at this level."

"I was shocked by the setting of the red flame beetle poison. It reminded me of the American TV series "Breaking Bad" that just started this year. The plot and poison in it are nothing compared to this poison. . It can spontaneously combust, and it was explained clearly in a scientific way. The imagination in the minds of Chinese people is simply wonderful."

"I love suspense films, and I'm looking forward to it when I think there will be 24 of them. This is the film version of "The Case of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty"! I didn't know that Mr. Gopelo's book caused a sensation in Europe and the United States. , what will it look like if it’s all shot!”

In Europe and the United States, anyone who loves reading knows Di Renjie, because "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" has been popular in Europe and the United States for many years, with sales exceeding 2000 million copies.It’s not even an exaggeration to say it was a sensation!
"I have only watched Chinese costume films, "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers." In my opinion, "The Empire" is more worth watching than them because it is full of imagination that the other two movies do not have."

As the discussion about Guan Ling's beating incident becomes more and more intense, more and more people watch the movie, and there are more comments on "The Empire of Heaven".

During the interview, Spielberg also mentioned, "Don't ask me anymore about the beatings and my breaking up of fights. Let's talk about my movie, shall we? Or talk about his "Tongtian" "Empire", although the styles of the two movies are completely different, one thing is that our special effects are definitely Hollywood standards."

Some French audiences who love Chinese culture saw this drama and said excitedly: "This is definitely the first of its kind in Chinese-language films. Starting from Tongtian Empire, we can follow up with the filming of The Golden Case, The Case of the Bronze Bell, Frogs in the Lotus Pond, Lacquer Painted Screen, The Lost Rainmaker, The Prince's Coffin, The Secret Shadow of the Resurrection, there are too many! I am very happy to see China's Sherlock Holmes finally being photographed, and I hope Guan can concentrate on completing this project well. It is also the expectation shared by many people who love Chinese culture and Di Gong!"

"It is undeniable that we in Cannes saw the progress of the Chinese film industry, and also saw that Director Guan revived China's hero Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty. Recently, "Iron Man" has been a hit, and in the Tang Dynasty, Di Renjie may be the hero of the Tang Dynasty. Iron Man. He can advance and retreat freely in the temple and the arena."

"After "2012", Guan returned to Chinese-language films. This step was incomprehensible to Hollywood. After all, Hollywood is a paradise for filmmakers. But in Cannes, we found the reason. Guan was working hard for Chinese-language films, and he did it. ! "The Empire of Heaven" is definitely a Chinese blockbuster that can go global!"

"This is the most eye-catching and surprising Chinese film I have seen in Cannes. Although it is not in the competition, it must be the biggest surprise at this Cannes Film Festival!"

On local forums, discussions about "Bongtian Empire" are getting more and more heated.

Some movie fans even came here to watch it again, hoping to clarify more details. Sometimes it is difficult for them to understand the emotional changes of Chinese people.For example, Liu Dehua was against Wu Zetian at first, but why was he willing to help Wu Zetian later?Although this plot often appears in Hollywood blockbusters, in the Chinese context, it involves many factors such as loyalty, righteousness, the world, and the people.

Foreigners really need to think about and discuss this.

At the scene, many viewers also asked the Cannes Film Festival to screen the film.

Everyone is curious. I heard that this movie is relatively novel. It contains the passionate collision of the director's unique and weird imagination, as well as the suspenseful context of Chinese detective heroes, and rich and realistic special effects. Everyone wants to see it.

The discussion is becoming more and more popular, and more and more people are coming to the scene. Even after listening to Spielberg's words and watching "Raiders of the Lost Ark 4", many people will also come to watch "Detective Detective Dee". "Bongtian Empire".

Guan Ling requested that the phenomenon of stolen filming be strictly prevented at the scene. Fortunately, the film festival was very strict in managing related content and did not leak the source of the film.

When he and Fan Bingbing came to the scene, Guan Ling looked at the bustling crowd and felt calm.

"I said, Director Guan, I really didn't expect that your slap would have a publicity effect."

Fan Bingbing saw the crowd swarming at the scene and gathered next to Guan Ling, joking.

"I wish I could have slapped you more." Guan Ling sighed, "It can relieve anger and promote the movie."

"How about you give me some publicity?" Fan Bingbing looked at Guan Ling with a charming look.

"Ah?" Guan Ling didn't react for a moment, but when he looked at Fan Bingbing's eyes, he suddenly realized something in his heart.

"I mean, why don't you slap me a few times?" Fan Bingbing leaned close to Guan Ling's ear and spoke to Guan Ling in a low voice.

Guan Ling's fist hardened in an instant.

"I have never seen such excessive demands in my life."

Why doesn't Guan Ling understand what Fan Bingbing means?A slap would naturally be on the buttocks.

"It's not too much. Director Guan said he would make me popular, so he brought me to Cannes. Now I'm still widely praised. Now I have my face all over the world." Fan Bingbing was still very happy, "The slap is not in vain. Shoot, I heard that Director Guan is going to have a new movie in Hollywood soon?"

In the past two days, in order to block the favor that Sharon had sold, the news on the Internet must have been seen by Fan Bingbing.

"There are plans for several movies, but the role is not yours." Guan Ling said with a smile, "The heroines needed for these two movies must be young."

"Am I not young enough?" Fan Bingbing was very angry.She is only 28 years old.

"It's not suitable for the role." Guan Ling said, "Although I know you want to change the role with a slap, but the two movies really don't suit you. But the ugly words are up front, you flirted first, and this slap is still It’s going to take a toll.”

"Okay, okay." Fan Bingbing was furious, "I'm still thinking about it, as if you were the one who rubbed and pinched me before and slapped me."

At the same time, there are also many people in France, Europe and the United States who want to buy the adaptation and distribution rights of "Empire of Babel".

Guan Ling had already thought in his heart that the distribution rights of this movie would definitely be sold in Europe.

The only place that doesn't need to be sold is North America, because it can just add some burden to Gates and rely on his distribution experience to get the film released in the United States.

Now that Sharon Stone is involved, this movie is also very popular in the United States.

Therefore, this movie has contributed more to Fan Bingbing's global popularity than all the movies she has made in China, except for "Apple". After all, this movie made her famous at the Berlin Film Festival.

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"Hit me!"

Inside the hotel, Fan Bingbing and Guan Ling were talking.

"Director Guan, if I don't have a role in the latest two movies, then I will take on other movies." After all, Director Guan is also the boss, so Fan Bingbing still has to discuss it with Guan Ling.

"There is no need to tell me. Lingyun Media will help you find resources and replace them with you, but it will not interfere with your freedom to choose movies. I am not in the mood to interfere with you."

"Can't you care about me?"

"Be careful, don't let your heart wander." Guan Ling said, "I only care about whether you are tired or not. I will take you to the top of Hollywood."

"The first sentence made me uncomfortable, but the last sentence is okay. Next time you say something that doesn't make me happy, at least don't be negative." Fan Bingbing rolled his eyes, "It seems that you are a heartless person. Liar. Remember to take it out next time."

Guan Ling definitely didn't listen to her, so he became a little concerned. "Then tell me, what kind of movie is there?"

"Sister Zhang Ziyizhang contacted me the day before yesterday and said that she wanted to produce a project. The director is a newcomer named Jin Yimeng. She is the lead actor and will also be the producer. I am the second female lead. It depends on what she wants. We are looking for Korean actors, including Oppa. The name of the project is "Perfect," and I think I can take it on."

"Jin Yimeng?" Guan Ling searched and remembered this person. She was China's first female director with a box office of over [-] million.

Her representative work is "One Night Surprise". This woman studied in the directing department in the United States, so many movies are written according to the Hollywood style. In short, they are purely commercial movies. From the first second to the last second, they will... Trying to get you to sit in the theater.

"If Zhang Ziyi becomes the producer, then you can go." Guan Ling nodded.

"There is also a movie called "Wheat Field" directed by He Ping. It seems to be a costume drama, but it is plot-oriented. I am also ready to take it."

"Okay, both movies sound good."

"Okay, although you said this perfunctorily. But you nodded, so I'll take it." Fan Bingbing reached out to touch Guan Ling's hand, "Continue."

"Director Guan, I have no part in these two movies, but if you don't give me a role in the next one in Hollywood, you won't be able to slap me next time."

"You still dare to threaten me?" Guan Ling was very angry.

Fan Bingbing was so frightened that his legs went weak.

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The popularity of "Bongtian Empire" spread to the domestic media.

Netizens watched eagerly, and there were many good reviews. Some people who had watched the movie in France even went to Douban to rate it, and they all received high scores.

It's a pity that domestic audiences can't see it.

"I beg you that "The Empire of Heaven" will be released in advance."

"Guan Ling is not a human being. He arouses our interest and at the same time premieres it for foreigners, but will not show it domestically. If this continues, I will definitely not buy tickets."

"There is a high probability that the date cannot be changed. Isn't this obviously for the summer season?" There are still people who can see the situation clearly.

There was a lot of noise on the Internet, and many people were angry and scolded Guan Ling for being unreasonable, but there was nothing they could do, the time would not be changed, and they had to wait.

As for Guan Ling, while enjoying the wonderful nightlife in Cannes with Fan Bingbing, he also traveled a little and witnessed the romantic scenes in France.

Time flies to May 5, and the awards are about to be held.

Guan Ling was invited to be one of the award presenters. This was specially invited by Sean Penn. After all, the slapping incident had a far-reaching impact and made this Cannes Film Festival out of the spotlight. This popularity is not in vain.

Moreover, a donation ceremony to China will be held after the award ceremony. After Guan Ling knew about this situation, he would naturally not refuse the award.

It is a pity that Chinese movies, and even Asian movies, have failed miserably.

European films won a great victory. The Palme d'Or was awarded to the French film "Between the Walls" and the Best Director Award was given to Nuri Bilge Ceylan, the director of the Turkish "Three Monkeys". Jia Zhangke came with full expectations. , nothing was caught.

Guan Ling presented the Palme d'Or for the best short film to the Romanian film "Pan Feng Guan".

On the award podium, the host joked with Guan Ling: "Director Guan, I see you will be the guest of honor. Many people on the forum raised questions, saying that although the great director of commercial films has the right to be the guest of honor, but Having never won an award at Cannes, people question how dare you stand up, Director Guan. What do you think of this topic, Director Guan?"

"Is there still such a topic?" Guan Ling said with a smile, "I really don't pay attention to this kind of topic, but I don't think they dare to stand in front of me and say this. After all, I can hit people. And still The organizers of Cannes handled the follow-up for me, so I stand on this stage and can tell everyone that it was the organizers who instigated me to do this. In ancient China, this was called beating someone on orders."

As soon as this was said, the audience burst into laughter.

A provocative question was deftly resolved by Guan Ling, and it also contributed another wave of popularity to Cannes.

The host also laughed, but still reluctantly asked, "Do you, Director Guan, be interested in coming to Cannes? The definition of the first director in China is still relatively vague, but everyone recognizes that you, Director Guan, are the number one in commercial films. After all, the box office Here it is, but I have seen many rankings, saying that director Zhang Yimou is the number one in the hearts of Chinese people, and Brother Chen Kai is the number one at the Cannes Film Festival. After all, it is the Palme d'Or. And director Guan, in addition to winning the most Oscar It seems that it has not proven itself in the three major film festivals. Director Guan, what do you think of this topic?"

Guan Ling saw that the opponent would not give up until the goal was achieved.

He hesitated for a moment and then said, "Actually, a movie I wrote is going to participate in Cannes. The director is Jiang Wen. His movie "The Devil Is Coming" was nominated for the Palme d'Or, but this guy's filming speed is too fast. I'm too late, I didn't catch up."

"In my opinion, it is the most meaningless for Chinese directors to compete for one, two or three. I have never won an award in the three majors, just because I rarely participate." Guan Ling is as confident as ever, "But if If there are still doubts about this on the Internet, then next year I will come here to say hello to everyone."

As soon as these words came out, Jia Zhangke suddenly raised his head.

I don't want to say that.

Wu Baige was also stunned for a moment.

The camera quickly found the Chinese actors and directors below. Zhang Ziyi looked stunned, Fan Bingbing frowned in thought, Liu Jialing looked surprised, and Liu Dehua had a smile on her face.

Only Zhu Yawen was there, having fun.

Liu Dehua turned to look at Zhu Yawen, "Yawen, this host is obviously setting a trap for Director Guan. Why is Director Guan trying to get in there himself?"

"what?"

"What do you mean by saying hello?" Liu Dehua whispered, "If Director Guan doesn't get the award next year, do you know what impact it will have on Director Guan? Doesn't that prove that Director Guan is indeed not as good as Director Zhang and He Director Chen?"

"Why do you think you can't get it? Didn't Guan Ling already say hello?"

Zhu Yawen's face was full of confusion, "Guan Ling said he wanted to say hello, but has he ever failed to do it? He has already won an Oscar and a Cannes award. Is it difficult?"

Everyone looked at Zhu Yawen.

Senseless.

It doesn't matter if you believe Guan Ling, but do you know what nonsense you are talking about?

(End of this chapter)