Full-time actor

"I'm so sorry—"

Ralph Fiennes suddenly realized that he had been locking himself away in his subconscious.

The reason why filming with Chen Yu did not go smoothly was because I always regarded him as an opponent.

In reality, the success of a production should be attributed to the concerted efforts of the entire team.

But it seems he's only just come to understand this principle.

No need to apologize.

"Filming a movie is inherently a process of getting to know each other."

"We need a process of trial and error to present the most perfect work to the audience!"

Chen Yu's words struck a chord with Ralph Fiennes.

In comparison, he seems somewhat calculating.

The man in front of him didn't say much, but instead chose to act out a few scenes with Ralph Fiennes.

Then, filming officially began on the key scenes inside the train.

In The Grand Budapest Hotel, the most crucial train scenes occur during the two document checks.

The two scenarios convey completely different emotions.

The main point is to show everyone how civilization is destroyed by barbarism.

These two identity checks, however, gave Zero, the character played by Chen Yu, a great shock.

Chen Yu is ready.

As for what they did next, they continued with the unfinished scenes.

"Day 7, Show 5 of The Grand Budapest Hotel!"

"Action!"

At the command of producer and acting director Jeremy Dawson, Chen Yu instantly got into character.

boom!
He was pinned against the wall by several extras who were acting as soldiers.

Very real.

His face was already covered in blood from his nose, and he looked at Ralph Fiennes with a look of panic.

"You lowly, pockmarked-faced fascist bastard."

"Let go of my doorman."

Ralph Fiennes's emotional delivery was spot-on this time.

It's clear that after overcoming his mental barrier, acting became a breeze for him.

Breaking through a mental barrier can sometimes be as simple as this.

Swish!
At this moment, the camera focused on Chen Yu in a close-up.

The latter's shocked gaze seemed completely unaware that someone would risk their life for him.

"Any questions?"

A sound came from outside the door.

Edward Norton appeared at the door.

"Savage fellow."

"This young man works at the Grand Budapest Hotel."

The camera pans from Chen Yu's face to where Edward Norton is.

"Mr. Gustav?"

Ralph Fiennes was momentarily puzzled when he heard the person in front of him call out his name.

"I am Hanks."

"He is the son of the Bergdorf family."

"Do you remember me?"

Ralph Fiennes looked relieved and let out a slow sigh of relief in a corner where no one was paying attention.

These micro-expressions are captured perfectly.

On the other hand, the situation was the same for Chen Yu.

It's worth noting that both Ralph Fiennes and Edward Norton became Oscar-winning actors in later generations.

Acting opposite the two of them was a pleasure for Chen Yu.

especially.

Ralph Fiennes has long since overcome his psychological barriers.

"Do you see that? Even in the barbaric slaughterhouse, there are still glimmers of civilization."

"That's human nature."

"As for our humbly serving in our own way..."

Chen Yu looked at Ralph Fiennes in front of him.

His eyes were full of sincerity, and he didn't have any lines in this scene.

But Chen Yu possessed such power that it was impossible for anyone to ignore his presence.

"Forget it, damn it."

Ralph Fiennes cursed, but finally finished the glass in one gulp.

"Click——"

Jeremy Dawson called a halt.

Ralph Fiennes was able to easily control his emotions in this scene.

The following scenes are the most important.

"Ten-minute break for the whole audience."

"Next, we'll continue filming the scenes on the train."

After watching the footage on the monitor, Chen Yu and Fiennes clenched their fists in excitement.

When they came to their senses, they realized that everyone was gathered behind the two of them, including Liu Yifei.

"Oh oh oh!"

Norton was already cheering, while the others were screaming.

This scene was indeed filmed at a high level, perfectly capturing the essence of the characters, especially Fiennes.

"very nice!"

"This is the kind of atmosphere I wanted!"

Fiennes was also laughing excitedly, which immediately heightened the atmosphere of the entire story.

Only Liu Yifei looked at the surrounded figure with a hint of admiration.

Who says foreigners are necessarily arrogant?

While they have reason to be proud, sometimes, those who win over the film crew are even more capable.

They admired any formidable opponent, especially someone like Chen Yu.

"gogogo!"

"All in one go!"

"continue!"

Chen Yu was shouting, and the crew was completely different from the morning, with everyone's face full of energy.

Clearly, a production crew with a good atmosphere is much more promising than one that has to go through countless takes.

……

Chen Yu wiped the blood off his face, and then a makeup artist came over to touch up his makeup.

The following scenes, whether in terms of clothing or demeanor, must be completely different from the ones just now.

This is a key plot point in the second train scene.

That's how filming is; it's never going to be done in order.

Especially when a scene needs to be filmed twice, it's natural to want to shorten the time required to complete it.

Otherwise, if we follow the order, it would indeed take a considerable amount of time to go back after taking the photos.

In this scene, violence ultimately shattered Gustav's dignity.

The light of civilization has been completely extinguished.

Ten minutes passed quickly, and this time a third person appeared on the train.

Chris, played by Liu Yifei, is already sitting gracefully beside Chen Yu.

All three of them sat upright.

Liu Yifei just had a birthmark drawn on her face. If it were on someone else, this birthmark would probably be a symbol of ugliness.

But that's the face of a celestial beauty.

On the contrary, it gives people a strange charm.

Tilda Swinton nodded. When she first met Liu Yifei, she thought that this girl probably couldn't endure hardship or play ugly roles.

However, this is clearly her stereotype.

Upon learning that she would be working with the two actors, Tilda Swinton went to the cinema to watch "Better Days".

After seeing Liu Yifei's acting skills, I have to give her a thumbs up.

That's absolutely disfiguring acting.

Usually, when she stands next to Chen Yu, she always looks delicate and gentle.

But it is when their acting skills truly shine that they earn our admiration.

***
"Everyone in his place."

"Action!"

With Jeremy Dawson's voice, the three immediately got into character.

This time.

Chen Yu's eyes had undergone a qualitative change.

The situation before them surprised everyone. In fact, even though it was the main storyline that ran through the whole story, Chen Yu had very few lines in these two scenes.

They rely more on eye contact or body language to express themselves.

That's why it has reached a level that makes people completely admire it.

"correct."

"To answer your previous question."

"Of course, I was once the best doorman, the best presence at the Grand Budapest Hotel."

"Now finally a doorman has surpassed me."

Chen Yu sat upright, his eyes no longer showing any childishness.

Yet, there was a hint of thoughtfulness in his expression.

"He is a very outstanding young man."

Ralph Fiennes was still holding that glass of champagne.

It seems that he always maintains his most perfect state, no matter when or where.

A meticulously styled hairstyle and an ever-elegant demeanor.

"indeed so."

Chen Yu raised an eyebrow slightly as he said this.

With a smile on his face.

However, the joy lasted only a second.

The train gradually came to a stop, and the sound of it colliding with the rails was particularly jarring.

Why are we stopping in this desolate place again?

Chen Yu frowned, his tone tinged with doubt.

outside the window.

Countless figures appeared, just like when they first took the train.

The three of them stared out the window. Creak—

When the door to the private room was pulled open, several soldiers carrying guns appeared in front of them.

The three people's gazes drifted back into the room from outside the window.

His gaze held an ambiguous meaning.

"Hello everyone, we were just talking about you guys."

"Please show me your ID."

Chen Yu placed his hands under the dining table, and when he saw the soldiers, his hands were already intertwined.

This little gesture was perfectly captured on camera.

Jeremy Dawson deserves applause; as expected of a Grand Slam Best Actor, he perfectly conveyed the emotions in every move.

She pursed her lips nervously.

His hands were even trembling slightly as he moved.

Chen Yu's gaze fell on Ralph Fiennes, with a hint of bewilderment.

Both of them quickly pulled out their certificates.

Chen Yu swallowed hard.

He reached into his clothes, preparing to take out his immigrant work visa from his pocket.

Chen Yu's performance in this scene was quite nuanced.

He appeared preoccupied even when the train stopped in the middle of nowhere.

The moment the door was pulled open, their hands were already entwined.

Their eyes then merged together.

"You are the first firing squad officer we have officially met."

"Are you OK?"

Ralph Fiennes greeted the soldier in front of him.

The latter glanced at it dismissively, showing no intention of paying it any attention.

He casually tossed the identification document in his hand to Ralph Fiennes.

After looking at Liu Yifei's documents, he reached out and took the visa from Chen Yu's hand.

The moment his brow furrowed, Ralph Fiennes quickly offered an explanation.

"This is a Class 3 immigrant work visa."

“Honey, you can look at this.”

He took out his special travel permit from his wallet, but the soldier in front of him simply tore it to shreds.

Ralph Fiennes's eyes changed.

While the camera wasn't capturing the scene, Chen Yu was also observing secretly.

very good--

There have indeed been significant changes.

"Come outside."

"Do not."

Chen Yu rose slightly, but sat back down under Ralph Fiennes's unwavering gaze.

"I assure you, if you dare to lay a finger on him..."

"I'll make you regret it."

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's expressions turned to utter shock, their wide eyes clearly revealing Chen Yu's state of mind.

"I'll tie you to the fence and hang you until sunset."

Ralph Fiennes's gaze gradually hardened.

With a hint of dismissive force.

This is the most powerful person in the Grand Budapest Hotel, and he should be.

"..."

The soldier calmly looked at Ralph Fiennes in front of him.

As for Chen Yu, he was already having some difficulty breathing.

His chest heaved rapidly, his fear completely released.

Bang bang bang.

When the gun barrel struck Chen Yu's head, Ralph Fiennes became utterly enraged.

"You lowly, pockmarked-faced fascist bastard."

"Click——"

The whole crowd cheered.

In terms of atmosphere, foreigners tend to be more enthusiastic.

Everyone in the crew applauded and cheered.

"The photos are excellent."

"Ralph, you've finally shown your true strength."

Adrien Brody hugged Ralph Fiennes in front of him.

It's worth noting that just that morning, Ralph Fiennes was facing a complete breakdown.

As for the scene just now, it was simply breathtaking.

Those present applauded.

Faced with the cheers of the crowd, Ralph Fiennes finally overcame his inner conflict.

He understood the key point.

I fought against my inner demons.

Ralph Fiennes approached Chen Yu, who was tending to the blood pack on his head.

“chan”.

"I thank you, thank you for helping me resolve my inner conflict."

"At least I won't continue living in a daze."

Ralph Fiennes bowed deeply to Chen Yu.

He knew that the reason why others were not in good condition was actually similar to his problem.

Everyone was eager to prove themselves in front of Chen Yu.

Often, the more you do this, the more counterproductive it becomes.

"Crystal, your eye acting just now was absolutely amazing."

"Especially this birthmark, it looks like a beautiful flower on your face."

Tilda Swinton's words surprised Liu Yifei.

For her, this scene was just a chance to make an appearance.

There are absolutely no lines, and no scenes that test acting skills.

But it's really nice to receive praise from others.

Thank you.

"You did a great job too."

Liu Yifei turned to look at Chen Yu, her arrogance particularly evident in her eyes.

As for everyone turning to Chen Yu again.

Without uttering a single line, the film masterfully conveyed fear, dependence, and helplessness to the core.

As for the second game, the sense of alertness and helplessness was even more relatable.

Especially when Mr. Gustave clashed with the soldiers and found that his persuasion could not change anything, his emotions changed from helplessness to numbness.

The final form of emotion has been completed.

"This was absolutely a thrilling performance."

"I believe that 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' will definitely be the most dazzling highlight of the film festival!"

The people around me were cheering enthusiastically.

This time he hit the nail on the head.

Today's scenes have been filmed, and Chen Yu declined Ralph Fiennes' invitation.

Finally, one of my worries has been relieved.

He should be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Besides, Liu Yifei has an important scene to film tomorrow, so he can't afford to let it interfere with his rest.

Only by maintaining a good state can one give a perfect performance.

in the hotel.

Liu Yifei had already taken a shower and was completely sprawled on the bed.

Today was a very fulfilling day. As Chen Yu came out of the bathroom, Liu Yifei got up from the bed.

"Honey, I'm a little curious."

Chen Yu could probably guess what Liu Yifei was thinking.

"How on earth did you do that?"

"In just one day, the entire crew became much more efficient, and I think their performance in the later scenes improved significantly."

As Liu Yifei moved, her bathrobe slipped down.

Her smooth, rounded shoulders were exposed.

Chen Yu walked over and pulled the person in front of him into his arms.

Actually, this question is very easy to answer.

"Most Hollywood international stars are well-known, and they have always paid attention to how others perceive them."

As for this time—

"When actors from both countries collaborate on a film, they are naturally afraid of being outshone by me."

"So they're really going all out to crush me."

"This creates a psychological burden."

Chen Yu paused for a moment, then looked at Liu Yifei in front of him again.

It was as if he was afraid she wouldn't understand.

Chen Yu gave another example.

"It's like when you win the Best Actress award, you'll naturally feel pressure in your next project."

What if the performance goes wrong?

"What if the broadcast results are too different from before?"

"This situation is the same as their mentality, except that when they are in complete control of their opponents, they will only put more pressure on themselves."

"This has created the closed loop we see today."

Chen Yu's statement can be described as simple and clear.

Reflecting on her own experience, Liu Yifei naturally understood this feeling.

The person in front of me seemed to be deep in thought.

It must be said that, just as Chen Yu said, this is indeed the case.

That's definitely the truth.

But who can understand?
Otherwise, why would our ancestors have said something like, "Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly"?

And what about you—

Liu Yifei's voice rang out again, a thirst for knowledge rising in her eyes.

"You've become a Grand Slam Best Actor at such a young age!"

"Why doesn't he have that kind of burden? He doesn't seem to have any idol baggage at all."

Liu Yifei had actually developed this great curiosity early in the filming of this movie… (End of Chapter)