Full-time actor

July 18, 2010, 5 p.m.

Outside the Barière Magistrates Hotel, media reporters from all over the world have gathered.

The weather in Cannes in May was very comfortable, but it couldn't calm their anxious hearts.

"Bullet Night" has officially begun.

Next, they will see four award-winning superstars from China.

of course.

Chen Yu was naturally the one most anticipated.

The Cannes Film Festival red carpet ceremony a few days ago was not as star-studded as in previous years.

Even with stars like Cate Blanchett in attendance, it was still rather lackluster.

To put it bluntly, it doesn't even compare to the popularity of "Bullet Night".

now.

A Cadillac is parked directly opposite the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

Jiang Wen looked at Chen Yu beside her, her mouth stretched to her ears in a wide grin.

"Wow! Such a grand display?"

Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh when he heard Jiang Wen's words.

This is what is known as scarcity marketing.

A lack of seats is often more moving than a full house; the fewer seats available, the more they resonate with everyone.

Especially since "Let the Bullets Fly" had already made a name for itself a few days ago.

Everyone is now very excited about this.

"OK."

"It's our turn to make our entrance."

As the car gradually moved towards the front, the entire venue erupted in cheers upon noticing the Cadillac's arrival.

The media reporters rushed quickly towards the position directly in front.

The purpose is to gain an advantageous position as soon as possible.

This time, Chen Yu and his team arranged a 6-meter-long red carpet outside the hotel to make the scene look more formal.

"OH! Chan."

"Could you tell us about today's schedule?"

"Bullet Night" has a limited number of participants, and some media reporters were not among those invited, which made them somewhat frustrated.

Putting everything else aside, the movie "Let the Bullets Fly" boasts a star-studded cast.

This event will undoubtedly attract attention both domestically and internationally.

With Chen Yu in charge, it naturally became a highly sought-after item by major publishers.

Chen Yu and others have already stepped onto the red carpet.

Their event was held directly opposite the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

At this moment, it undoubtedly attracted the attention of others.

Many Hollywood stars have turned their attention in this direction, their eyes filled with deep curiosity.

Chen Yu did not answer the question from the reporter.

The more this happens, the more it whets the appetite of publishers.

Until everyone arrived inside the restaurant.

The Barière Maggisdick Hotel offers excellent privacy and, being extremely close to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, is a top choice for Hollywood stars.

present.

A giant poster of "Let the Bullets Fly" was placed in the very center of the hotel, with tables and chairs scattered around the center.

Am I too late?

A familiar voice came from behind them, and when Chen Yu looked over, Marco Müller was already standing in front of them.

This is truly a long time coming.

Mark Muller quickly walked over to Chen Yu and Jiang Wen, looking quite pleased.

"It's not too late!"

"Old Ma, it's enough that you've arrived."

Chen Yu pulled Mark Muller toward the interior of the venue.

The latter looked over; it had been nearly two years since their last meeting.

The spirited young man I remembered now seems even more mature.

“I’m very happy.”

"Could you invite me to your event?"

Mark Muller looked around, and the giant poster in front of him caught his attention.

I walked over instinctively and began to carefully study the contents of the poster.

He has been involved in activities to promote Chinese films recently, and he rushed over today just to make the most of his last shift.

"I wonder if you would be interested in bringing the film 'Let the Bullets Fly' to the Venice Film Festival."

Mark Muller certainly had his own selfish motives.

Although he hasn't seen the movie "Let the Bullets Fly" yet, he can feel its influence.

The cast alone is top-notch.

"Haha, I'll think about it!"

"This post-production will probably take some time."

Mark Muller smiled, showing no emotion whatsoever in response to Jiang Wen's words.

He can give Chen Yu and the others plenty of time to consider.

After all, good things come to those who wait.

Chen Yu naturally understood Marco Müller's feelings.

The president of the Venice Film Festival is a big admirer of Chinese films and culture; otherwise, he wouldn't have made the trip to the Cannes Film Festival to attend their event.

“Hello Chan”.

The call came again from the hotel entrance.

"OK, OK! I'll take my seat first. You guys go and greet the others."

Mark Muller nodded to Chen Yu and the other man.

When he looked over, Chen Yu finally recognized the person who had come.

It is Christian Jeanne, the selection director of the Cannes Film Festival selection team.

This person is undoubtedly the core figure of the entire team.

In other words.

Whether you can enter the Palais des Festivals in Cannes depends on the approval of the person in front of you.

"Christian, thank you!"

"Even in his busy schedule, he still made time to participate in the 'Let the Bullets Fly' event."

Jiang Wen looked at Chen Yu, who was very serious and methodical. Just from his answer, she could tell how close or distant their relationship was.

That makes sense, though.

Their relationship with Marco Müller goes back much further.

So arrogant, Jiang Wen waved to Mark Muller.

"Come on, I reckon you're all familiar with this."

"This is Marco Müller from Venice, and this is Christian Jeanne from Cannes."

Jiang Wen gave a brief introduction.

In fact.

Both were key figures at the film festival, so they naturally knew each other.

The atmosphere is quite harmonious right now, since everyone works in the same industry and there are naturally many topics to talk about.

Before long, the restaurant gradually became lively.

Ge You and Zhou Runfa arrived late. In their previous life, they had not participated in the "Bullet Night" event. It seems that Chen Yu's appearance has finally caused a butterfly effect.

"You two talk first."

After Chen Yu finished speaking, he called Jiang Wen and walked outside.

As the "hosts" of this event, the two of them definitely need to show their attitude.

So far.

The selectors from the three major film festivals have gathered here.

Most of the people who participated in "Bullet Night" this time were behind-the-scenes manipulators who held the power of life and death in the film industry.

This was exactly the effect Chen Yu wanted.

The presence of these people was undoubtedly key to the success of "Let the Bullets Fly" at a good price.

Hi!

"Chan, Wen."

Chen Yu and Jiang Wen had just stood still when they heard a call from not far away.

When I looked up, I saw a well-dressed, blonde, blue-eyed woman in front of me.

Noticing the entourage, Chen Yu could roughly guess the identity of the person in front of him. Before he could speak, the woman introduced herself.

“I am Mirren Zamora, head of international sales for TF 1.”

as predicted.

Alongside MK 2, it is one of the largest distributors in France, and it is also a target that Chen Yu and his team are particularly interested in this time.

Mirren Zamora did not attend the welcome dinner at the Cannes Film Festival.

To be precise, TF1 didn't appear; they're probably busy with the handover of Massimo Seidel's duties.

This former supervisor resigned at the end of April and became the cultural attaché at the French Embassy in Rome.

As for Mirren Zamora, he took over the position after Massimo Seidel left.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all."

"Chan, you are far more dazzling than I see on the big screen."

Mirren Zamora has always preferred to be straightforward, and she was indeed pleasantly surprised to see Chen Yu.

"Our company is very interested in the movie 'Let the Bullets Fly'."

"If neither party has any objections, I hope we can take this opportunity to cooperate."

Mirren Zamora revealed his intentions.

This movie is bound to be good; she always trusts her intuition.

"of course."

"I look forward to our collaboration."

As for the media reporters outside the hotel, they were already dumbfounded.

The people who appeared at the "Bullet Night" event today are all figures who can shake the entertainment industry both at home and abroad.

The heads of the three major film festivals were all present.

TF 1, MK 2, and distributors in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and other places have emerged one after another.

This undoubtedly proves how much everyone values ​​this film.

At this moment, no one dares to question the status of "Let the Bullets Fly".

Look—

"This is the empire I conquered."

Jiang Wen raised an eyebrow at Chen Yu, her pride now undisguised.

"Let's go, old buddy."

"Today we'll show them the power of bullets."

The two walked side by side into the venue, attracting countless eyes. Most of those present were old acquaintances.

Look around.

The venue was somewhat crowded.

The original plan was to accommodate 100 people, but it has now clearly exceeded the capacity of the venue.

As Jiang Wen stood in the center of the venue, the giant poster appeared behind him, making the whole scene even more mysterious.

"Let me say a few words."

"First of all, I would like to thank everyone for coming from afar, especially the president of Venice, Marco Müller."

Upon hearing Jiang Wen's words, Mark Muller stood up and waved to the people behind him.

It was a rather strange feeling, considering that he was standing in the Cannes Film Festival area.

The three major film festivals.

They are competing openly and covertly, yet they also complement each other.

Even with competition, most of the time people just hope that better works will emerge.

"I won't waste any more time, let's get straight to the footage!"

Chen Yu sat in the audience.

This event was mainly a film sales event, and he didn't want to steal the spotlight, even though right now, many media reporters were pointing their cameras at his location.

As Jiang Wen finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

It has to be said that this atmosphere is almost on par with the grandeur of major film festivals.

Snapped!
As soon as Jiang Wen sat down next to Chen Yu, darkness enveloped the surroundings.

woo-

The next second, a light rose from the darkness, accompanied by smoke billowing from the train's smokestack.

Da da da.

Everyone's eyes fell on the large screen in front of them, and after only a moment, some murmurs arose.

"What?"

"A horse-drawn train? What kind of operation is that?"

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Even Jia Zhangke, the director from China, was somewhat confused by the bizarre scene before him.

The scenes in front of them were presented at a very fast pace, giving them absolutely no chance to think.

A horse-drawn train, silver spilled across the land, a massive street battle involving tens of thousands, and Hu Wan's red face dying in the rainy night.

That was thrilling! It was so incredibly thrilling!
Every frame will accelerate everyone's adrenaline.

"it is good--"

"so cool!"

Applause and cheers mingled together; everyone was completely absorbed in the moment.

The scene was filled with blood and violence, yet it was so captivating that viewers couldn't look away.

Jia Zhangke narrowed his eyes, almost unable to believe his own eyes; every scene was applause-worthy.

This really shows they're quietly accomplishing great things.

but.

If it were Jiang Wen, he would naturally understand.

As his senior, Jiang Wen is a top-tier talent in terms of both ability and acting skills.

Especially this time, with Chen Yu's assistance.

Jia Zhangke looked straight ahead; from his position, he could only see Chen Yu's profile. This young man was indeed "leading the trend."

When the scene of Hu Wan dying on a rainy night appeared, everyone present gasped in shock.

The scene abruptly ended.

By the time everyone realized what was happening, the two-minute trailer had already ended.

"This is so exciting! This is so new!"

"This is simply the most unforgettable Chinese film I have ever seen."

Mirren Zamora immediately clapped and cheered.

In just two minutes, the film reveals its true value.

Regardless, she has high hopes for this movie.

A cheer erupted from the audience.

Jiang Wen looked at Chen Yu with an undisguised smile on her face.

"OMG!"

Mark Muller stood up excitedly.

His slightly aged face was completely unable to react.

He has only one thought right now.

In any case, we must invite the film "Let the Bullets Fly" to Venice.

"How could the film festival have been held without you all?"

Marco Müller spontaneously sang a song in Chinese, which drew laughter from the audience, while they also watched the film with keen interest.

Winning the rights to "Let the Bullets Fly" is a must.

They had their eye on the cast of four top actors, whose presence would undoubtedly revive a film.

But now.

They retracted their earlier thought; the film "Let the Bullets Fly" was impeccable in terms of its symbolism, acting, and narrative.

This has only been two minutes.

I can't even imagine how tense and exciting the whole film will be.

“Hey Wen.”

"I really liked your movie, and I think we can have a good talk about the copyright issue."

Jiang Wen was stopped by a publisher from South America.

Seeing the person in front of him looking quite excited, Jiang Wen subconsciously looked in the direction of Chen Yu.

"Haha, I don't have the final say on copyright matters."

Jiang Wen shrugged, a response that once again drew laughter from the crowd.

The following time will be for open discussion.

The highest bidder wins; this has always been an unwritten rule in the film industry.

Chen Yu had no interest in arguing with them about this issue.

With Jiang Wen around, everything was under control! (End of Chapter)