China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 221 The premiere exploded! Huppert’s inner tangle!

At the scene, it wasn't just Quentin who stood up and applauded wildly?

Shuqi stood up and looked at Guan Ling with bright eyes.

“Director Guan’s film, the Palme d’Or, is really good!”

Huang Bo, Zhou Xun, Liu Yifei, Wu Yanshu and others were also shocked by the effects of film editing.

“This is the final effect of the movie I shot?”

Huang Bo opened his mouth and didn't close it for a long time!

Liu Yifei's face was a little red. In the movie, she and Guan Ling had an ambiguous and heart-warming scene, which made people bump into each other.

Zhou Xun even had tears in his eyes. When filming the movie, Zhou Xun had a general understanding of the film's connotation at first, but there were many scenes where Guan Ling trained her, and she still couldn't understand it. After understanding it later, she understood Director Guan's intention. .

Director Guan needed her to capture the alienation in the family in the early stage, and in the later stage, it was the reflection of her strong love in this family.

After watching the scene in the theater, Zhou Xun even felt a sense of ambition.

As a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Illinois in the United States, Ms. Lin Huijia is not as sensitive to movies as Ang Lee, but she still has the ability to appreciate movies.

Looking at Guan Ling, Zhou Xun's eyes were firm.

They said that Guan Ling was leading the expedition, and this meant his reputation.

At that time, Gong Li told me that Director Guan was an anomaly and a miracle for Chinese films.

In the final analysis, these reviewers are still motivated by human feelings.

"An, this movie is better than your movie."

Everyone at the scene applauded wildly, and Zhou Xun's breathing became rapid.

"I told you, Director Guan, one of your movies made my wife cry."

It’s about judging heroes based on their box office.

Li An: "...".

Now it seems that Gong Li was conservative.

Guan Ling nodded. In fact, he didn't know this person very well.

With the release of "Shoplifters", she almost has this award in her arms.

Zhou Xun saw that not only women, but everyone stood up and applauded.

"Is this my chance?"

"Can I win the Best Actress award?"

She has a feeling that this time, she will have the best chance to win the Best Actress in Cannes.

There are nine judges on the Cannes Film Festival jury this time, five of whom are women.

After the movie was played, she turned to look at Li Andao.

Guan Ling heard some special meaning from Li Cangdong's words.

Am I good enough? Why do you still have to stab me?

Last year's "Li Mi's Conjecture" had a good reputation, and she hopes to compete for the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress.

"Is it possible that Gong Li also spoke for me?" Guan Ling felt a little emotional.

Director Guan, "Shoplifters" is very interesting. I think South Korea needs to release this movie because it deserves everyone's consideration. "

In fact, even at the Cannes Film Festival, worldliness is the norm.

But unexpectedly, Li Cangdong took the initiative and said: "At the Venice Film Festival, the actor Gong Li from China was the chairman of the jury, and I was fortunate enough to win the Silver Lion Award for Best Director. Before I came to be a judge this time, I asked specifically Ask Gong Li what kind of person Guan Dao is.

Guan Ling:…….

Sometimes the media's words sound like farts, and sometimes they are still powerful.

The other party took the initiative to mention Chinese actor Gong Li. It seems that this time the other party's rating for Chinese directors will not be very low.

"Best Actress Award at Cannes!"

He smiled and shook his head and said, "This time, the honor of Chinese films, and even the honor of Asian films, seems to have to be supported by you. If you can't support it, you won't even be able to help my wife."

"Love and family are related to blood, but not much. When you were frustrated in Hollywood, I told you, Ann, don't forget your dreams. And now in this movie, I see that family falling apart. At that time, I suddenly felt very uncomfortable, as if the warmth in front of me was all an illusion.

Li An came with his wife.

Until now, she only lacks the top three European talents to prove herself!

It seems that everyone was shocked and speechless by what this movie showed!

Judge Li Cangdong from South Korea did not stop. He walked straight to Guan Ling, shook hands with Guan Ling and smiled: "Guan, I am proud that a director like you has appeared in Asia."

His wife, who majored in science and engineering, also became emotional. Li An gave her a hug and then turned to look for Guan Ling.

I can't describe the specific feelings, but I think of the years we spent together. "

Lou Ye and Du Qifeng also came over in admiration.

"I originally thought that Director Guan was a master of commercial films, but he turned out to be a literary and artistic film. Whether it was the screenwriting level or the core of the film, it was really shocking."

In 2000, with "Suzhou River", Lou Ye won the Best Actress Award at the 15th Paris International Film Festival. Since then, she has won the Golden Eagle Award, the Hundred Flowers Award, and the Hong Kong Film Awards. Award, Taiwan Golden Horse Award, she won them all. In March, she also won the Best Actress award at the rd Asian Film Awards.

The two of them didn't know it, but they were shocked when they saw it.

It’s about the popularity of commercial films.

But when it comes to the level of European literary films, who among Tsai Ming-liang, Johnnie To, and even Cannes darling Lou Ye is truly convinced?

After this movie came out,

All convinced.

I can’t accept it!

The three people looked at each other. It would be unbearable for this movie not to win an award!

The only problem is that it is somewhat niche.

The box office may have the reputation of a corrupt director.

"Director Guan, if I have the chance, I hope I can cooperate with you." Qin Hao and Chen Sicheng also came over to praise them, and then expressed their expectations.

Over there, Bong Joon-ho was silent.

Kore-eda Hirokazu looked at Guan Ling with eyes full of admiration.

Director Guan is such a good person, his level is so high, and he even supported the movie of a little-known person like himself.

After all, I was only shortlisted for the main competition section of Cannes five years ago. Other than that, many of my films had no success. Not famous in Asia either.

But even so, Director Guan also supported him.

Chinese people are really friendly!

at the scene, after the nine-minute applause stopped.

Huppert walked to Guan Ling's side: "Director Guan, you have made such a movie this time. It's very difficult for me to handle."

She smiled bitterly.

Guan Ling sounded a little baffled.

But from Huppert's eyes, Guan Ling could tell that she liked this movie very much.

"This movie completely touched my heart." Before leaving, Huppert still expressed her evaluation.

When Cai Mingliang came over, his eyes were a little dull.

Having just finished watching the movie, he leaned on his chair and did not move for a long time.

"Director Guan, I see the shadow of director Hou Hsiao-hsien in you. He once had a dialogue in "City of Sadness". After watching your movie just now, I suddenly felt that that sentence was very appropriate."

"Director Cai, you have broken me!"

How dare Guan Ling compare with Hou Xiaoxian? That's the godfather of Taiwanese cinema, even the godfather of Asian cinema. And I am just a wall hanging. "No need to be modest. I remember that line very well. I believe that if Director Hou were here now, he would also highly praise your movie."

Tsai Ming-liang said, "It didn't feel cruel at the time, it was just fun. It is cruel to bury tragedy under warmth, but this is a side of our society, and it needs to be seen by more people..."

Guan Ling was silent.

This sentence is indeed inexplicably appropriate.

After the movie, there was also a communication meeting.

The remaining judges were not only Shuqi, but also German director Robin White, whom Guan Ling knew. Not only had he starred in "Forrest Gump", but he was also the female lead in the American TV series "House of Cards" that Guan Ling loved to watch in his previous life. main character.

"Guan, I think your movie has a good chance of winning the grand prize. But you may not be so lucky."

Robin White kindly reminded, "The judging of the Palme d'Or is a matter of one thought, but Chairman Huppert collaborated with Haneke in "The Piano" in 2001 and won the Best Actress at Cannes that year. This Under this cooperative relationship, even affecting the results may not be impossible."

Guan Ling was a little confused.

There are too many things in the entertainment industry. If Guan Ling says that he knows very well about such things in Europe, that would be a bit of a boast.

There is such a relationship between these two people. Guan Ling's first reaction is, is it really going to happen?

This was the first time Shuqi knew that there was such a relationship, and he was a little stunned.

Guan Ling thanked Robin White and was thinking about what to do.

Shuqi spoke: "Director Guan, if Huppert really chooses that movie, I will raise this matter at the meeting. I can only put the matter on the bright side. The specific situation will depend on each person. It’s up to you.”

Guan Ling nodded and said, "Thank you."

Guan Ling was indeed a little confused and careless.

No flash.

The chairman of the jury, Guan Ling, knew who it was. The previous Palme d'Or had won this year's award. Guan Ling also knew which film it was, but he didn't know about it. There was nepotism involved.

No wonder Huppert just said that Guan Ling made it difficult for him.

If it's difficult, don't do it, flip the table!

Guan Ling thought of the classic scene of Brother Crow and wished he could lift the table right now and pin Yu Pere on his head.

Zhang Ziyi was very quiet at the scene. After the movie ended, she looked at Zhou Xun with vigilance in her eyes.

She always wanted to interrupt Guan Ling.

But Guan Ling was always surrounded by other people. Zhang Ziyi called Guan Ling in the middle, but Guan Ling didn't seem to hear her, so she had to leave first.

The premiere is over.

But the impact of "Shoplifters" has only just begun.

In addition to the theater where it premiered that day, there were many theaters showing "Shoplifters" throughout Cannes.

However, after the movie finished playing, all the viewers.

It's all silence that outweighs the noise.

Restraint is better than irritability.

Everyone was silent.

Guan Ling's new movie gives everyone a completely different feeling.

They have seen the warm French novels such as "Hearing Girl", the overwhelming special effects bombardment of "2012", the magnificence of Chinese magic in "Detective Dee", and the hearty fist-fighting in "The Rescue". Meat.

But "Shoplifters" is about the joys, sorrows and joys of an ordinary family.

It's just that the ending of these joys, sorrows and joys is too distressing.

In "The Hearing Girl," Ruby is the bond of the family, and it is the love of the family that overwhelms Ruby.

And what about "Shoplifters"?

Should this story be called a healing movie? Or should we call it a sadistic movie?

It’s hard for the audience to tell.

But without exception, they were moved and shed tears by this movie.

"The most laborious growth leaves only shells on the trees, and the most ferocious wounds leave only scars on the skin. The most moving fireworks cannot be seen in the sky, and the deepest gratitude floats into the wind and cannot be heard."

"This group of abandoned people have together formed the warmest, most harmonious, most harmonious, and most lovely family. There is no blood relationship between them, but everyone is happier than the original family. Get married. It doesn’t mean happiness. Being abandoned by your husband can lead to a family full of children; giving birth to a child does not necessarily mean that you are a mother, and you can still give motherly love if you are infertile.”

"Huang Bo thought he couldn't teach children anything, but he taught him what adolescence is. Liu Yifei stayed away from a wealthy family because the shoulders of Mr. No. 4 made her feel warmer. Zhao Jinmai was abused by his biological parents, but there was a prime People who don’t know her are willing to protect her at the cost of losing their jobs. The rich have a way to live, and the poor have a way to live. We live decadently with plenty of food and clothing, but they feel the boundless love in the midst of poverty."

"This movie made me think deeply. The supremacy of law has always been my motto. But this movie made me feel humanistic care and the complexity of human nature for the first time.

What kind of story would it be if this movie made the news?

The hostess abducted two young children; an innocent female student became a foot-washing girl; the whereabouts of the body of the elderly family member are unknown, but they continue to receive subsistence allowances.

If these news appeared in my eyes, I would not blink my eyebrows, and I would not have the slightest sympathy. You may even leave a comment saying that hell is empty and the devil is in the world.

But now, I suddenly realized that maybe in a corner of the world, there is a group of people leaning on each other and living warmly with each other.

They were wrong,

But human nature is complex.

Maybe there is something more than good and evil.

All in all, if this movie fails to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes this year, it will be a loss for the Palme d'Or! "

Countless positive reviews have appeared on local forums, in the comments of many film critics, and in various interviews.

The Guardian believes that "Shoplifters" uses a modern perspective to dissect certain corners of China - calculating, realistic, calm and clear like a glass of cold boiled water.

"International Screen" analyzed that at first glance, "Shoplifters" seems to be a bittersweet fable, but as the story progresses and the layers deepen, we realize that it is not only a touching family drama The film is a deep sigh and review of the failures of society and the shortcomings of human nature.

European and American audiences already like literary films. The name of "Shoplifters" can be said to be attractive. The content of the film has recoil, can attract people into the cinema, can weld people to their chairs, and can make the audience howl like crazy after the movie is over. Call.

This movie is enough to make European audiences crazy!

The next day, major media at home and abroad have begun to conduct a large number of exclusive news and special reports on this movie.

"'Shoplifters' made a stunning debut, and the premiere was so star-studded that it could be called the red carpet show of this year's Cannes Film Festival."

"On the day of the premiere, "Shoplifters" was packed with people. When the movie ended, the audience applauded for nine minutes, and it didn't stop."

"There have been numerous positive reviews, and Shoplifters has been praised by film critics. Audiences claim that if the film does not win the Palme d'Or, it will be a loss for Cannes!"

"'Shoplifters' is aiming for the Palme d'Or. Director Guan Ling has been selected for the main competition in Cannes for the first time, and he has already set his sights on the top. The theaters are full, triggering an earthquake in the director's world and triggering a movie-watching frenzy in Cannes!"

In the next few days, "Shoplifters" can be said to have eclipsed other films in Cannes!

Huppert in his office.

Fidgeting.

On one side is the "White Ribbon" that she especially wanted to give to the Palme d'Or. This movie is of a very high standard. It can be said to be Michael's highest-level movie in recent years.

On the other side is "Shoplifters," the most popular show this year.

The core of this movie is more shocking than "The White Ribbon".

What makes Huppert particularly troubled is that Michael is sixty-eight years old this year.

He previously won the Cannes Best Screenplay Award, the Cannes Jury Prize, and the Cannes Best Director Award, only one Palme d'Or was missing.

What if we can’t win this time and everyone is gone?

It’s not that Huppert didn’t think about giving the Palme d’Or to Michael.

She is confident that she will convince all the judges.

But what about Shoplifters? If this movie doesn't win an award, wouldn't I be criticized for being short-sighted?

So Huppert was very confused.

Soon, an idea came to her mind.

(End of this chapter)