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Chapter 268 Thank you Sister Hong for your concern

Chen Hong glanced at Chen Kaige and saw that Chen Kaige's attention was not on her, so she secretly took out her cell phone and sent Wang Shu a text message.

"Are you going to Cannes too?" Chen Hong asked.

Wang Shu's cell phone rang in his trouser pocket. He took it out and saw that it was from Chen Hong. He immediately replied: "Yes, participating in the non-competition unit."

The two exchanged contact information as early as 05, and then some unpleasant things happened. After Wang Shu explained, Chen Hong slowly felt relieved.

After that, although we didn't meet in person, we kept in touch by exchanging text messages from time to time.

On the day he returned to Beijing on the first day of the new year, Wang Shu sent a New Year greeting message to Chen Hong, and Chen Hong also sent it to him.

"Invited by the Cannes organizer?" Chen Hong glanced at Chen Kaige again after reading the text message Wang Shu replied, and continued to secretly edit the text message.

"Yes, the person in charge of the Cannes Film Festival organizer contacted me a few days ago. I should be able to see Sister Hong in Cannes by then." Wang Shu replied.

After Chen Hong read Wang Shu's text message, a smile appeared on his face, and he edited the text message to reply: "Why are you seeing me? It's not like you can't see me in the capital."

After Wang Shu read the text message Chen Hong replied, he knew that this person was very satisfied with the 3-minute short film "Zhu Xinzhuang".

"No." After reading Wang Shu's reply, Chen Hong first edited the rejection text message.

He did start returning to Beijing on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but he was not busy with work after arriving in the capital.

"Although you are young now, you can't just rely on your youth and not take your body seriously."

"I'm not happy. I'm going back to Beijing to start working on the first day of the new year." Wang Shu replied with nonsense words.

Compared with this, Chen Kaige, the second-generation descendant at the foot of the imperial city, was far behind.

Then he replied, "I have seen all your movies, they are excellent, they are all good movies."

After all, Chen Hong's background is quite extensive.

After replying, he glanced at Chen Kaige again, and then waited for Wang Shu's reply.

China Film Group has been increasing the promotion of "Terror Cruise", so there is no need to hide this kind of thing, just tell the truth.

Wang Shu read Chen Hong's text message and knew what it was referring to.

"Is it so fast? It seems to me that you only completed the filming a few years ago?" Chen Hong was a little surprised.

"Haha, thank you Sister Hong for your concern, but you also know that my foundation is shallow and I can't do it without hard work." Wang Shu replied.

Wang Shu didn't ask further questions and replied: "It's been cut. It should not take long for it to pass the trial smoothly."

Chen Kaige is a second-generation son, and has connections and connections from birth.

"My movie will also premiere in Cannes. Don't forget to support me then." Wang Shu replied.

Wang Shu had just read the first text message sent by Chen Hong, and then saw the second text message sent by the other party. He was slightly amused, and then replied: "So, I can only have a chance to see you when I go to Cannes."

Wang Shu is different. He has to make everything from scratch, which is really difficult.

If Chen Kaige doesn't go, she won't go.

After Wang Shu read the text message, he did not continue the topic just now, but replied along the lines of what Chen Hong said: ""Zhu Xinzhuang", I know, you supervised the production."

"Zhu Xinzhuang" is a short film presented as a gift to the Cannes Film Festival. As long as people go to Cannes, Wang Shu can scan it even if they don't want to watch it.

"It's better to rest."

Growing up in this kind of environment, it is normal to not know much about human suffering.

"Can't go." Chen Hong replied.

"Unless what?" Wang Shu asked knowingly.

If you don’t want to answer, change the subject.

"That's it." Chen Hong believed it after reading the text message.

"Terror Cruise" is different and requires special attention.

"Well, then you should be careful and don't get tired." Chen Hong glanced at Chen Kaige not far away.

After thinking about it for a moment, it makes sense.

"Why?" Wang Shu asked, pretending to be confused.

"There's no reason, I just can't go anyway." Chen Hong replied.

This was followed by a concerned text message from the editor, "Although work is important, there is no need to work so hard. You still need to rest when you should."

"I can't see you. Every time I invite you to the premiere of my movie, you don't come." Wang Shu.

"I know." Wang Shu edited the text message in reply, and then sent another text message, "Do you want cured meats and cured fish? My family made them and brought them from my hometown on New Year's Day."

Chen Hong was a little surprised after reading the text message Wang Shu replied. She knew that Wang Shu was very busy, but she didn't expect that he would still pay attention to her despite being so busy. The smile on her face became thicker, and she immediately replied. : "Well, it's "Zhu Xinzhuang". You can see it when it opens at the Cannes Film Festival."

If Chen Kaige goes, she will go.

Then, he edited a text message and sent it, "After returning to China, I will find time to go to the cinema. I won't go to Cannes unless..."

When Chen Hong saw this text message, she subconsciously glanced at Chen Kaige again, and continued to secretly edit the text message to reply: "Has your movie been edited?"

She thought that Wang Shu's new film would be released in China at the same time as the opening of the Cannes Film Festival, so she said so after returning to China.

After reading this text message, Chen Hong did not answer the question, but replied: "We also shot a short film and it has been sent over there. Gilles Jacob, chairman of the organizing committee, is very satisfied."

He knew in his heart that Chen Hong couldn't want it, and it was precisely because he knew that the other party couldn't want it that he asked.

"What things were mentioned in Director Han's house on the second day of junior high school?" Chen Hong smiled knowingly after reading the text message.

"Well, I gave it to Director Han. No one else has. Sister Hong, you are the second one." Wang Shu replied to the text message.

After Chen Hong read it, she felt a little moved and flattered. She quickly edited the text message to reply: "No, you can keep it for yourself."

"There are still quite a few. You can give some to Sister Hong to have a taste." Wang Shu continued to persuade generously.

"Thank you for your kindness. I really don't need it. I can't explain your things when I get them back. You can eat it yourself." Chen Hong replied after reading the text message. Then she heard Chen Kaige calling her and quickly edited the text message, "I have something to do." I’m busy, let’s talk next time.”

"Okay, if you want to try bacon, just tell me." Wang Shu replied.

Chen Hong smiled lightly again after reading the text message Wang Shu replied.

Although the bacon is not expensive, the thought is very important.

On the other side, Wang Shu was busy working for a while and suddenly received a call from Zhou Xun.

"Are we going to Cannes?" Zhou Xun asked immediately the moment the call was connected.

"Yes, I will go to Cannes in mid-May." Wang Shu said with a smile.

When Zhou Xun heard this, he said quietly: "You are still awesome. You obviously didn't make an art film to participate, but the organizer took the initiative to invite you."

"What's so great about this?" Wang Shu said flatly, "Directors like Director Zhang, Director Chen, Director Jia, etc. not only received invitations long ago, but were also invited to shoot a short celebratory film."

"Can it be the same?" Zhou Xun snorted, "They are both award-winning directors and have been in the industry for many years. Of course they will receive this kind of treatment."

After talking for a while, he asked again, "How many years have you been in business?" "I have been in business for several years, okay?" Wang Shu said with a smile.

Zhou Xun felt a little autistic when he heard this, curled his lips and said, "That's what you can say."

When Wang Shu heard this, he always felt a bit disgusted in his tone. He immediately said: "Okay, let's stop talking about it. We should go to the opening red carpet of Cannes and then screen the promotional film. Then all the creative staff will go together. You have to adjust your schedule."

"Do you even need to say this?" Zhou Xun was still eating.

After many years of debut, she has only walked on the red carpet of Europe's top three celebrities a few times, let alone won awards or even been invited.

Wang Shu, who was more than ten years younger than her, was already invited to participate.

If you just get awards, it's normal.

Now that the Cannes Organizing Committee has taken the initiative to invite you, this is also...

Admired.

"What are you doing now?" Wang Shu changed the subject at the right time.

When Zhou Xun heard this, he responded: "I have accepted a drama appointment in Hong Kong Island, and I will be joining the cast in the next two days."

Wang Shu was stunned for a moment when he heard this. He originally thought that after casting Zhou Xun in "Cruise of Terror", he would most likely miss out on that Hong Kong film.

Unexpectedly, I ended up accepting the bad movie starring Wu Yan Group.

In the original timeline, at this point in time, the crew of Zhou Xun and Wu Yan were almost wrapping up filming.

Now, filming has just started.

Although Zhou Xun didn't specify which Hong Kong film it was, Wang Shu thought it would most likely be that Hong Kong film.

Because Huayi is one of the investors and Zhou Xun is Huayi's artist, this is the resource allocated to her.

"It seems that you are also very busy." Wang Shu responded with a sigh.

"Not as busy as you." Zhou Xun snorted.

As a popular actress and one of Huayi's top names, Zhou Xun has a lot of work and a tight schedule.

"Haha." Wang Shu laughed twice, thinking of the text message Chen Hong sent him before, and then said with concern, "As busy as you are, you should pay attention to rest and don't get tired."

"You should say this to yourself, right?" Zhou Xun teased with a smile.

"Whether I'm telling you or I'm telling you, you have to take a rest and don't get tired." Wang Shu sighed helplessly.

When Zhou Xun heard this, he stopped joking and said in a deep voice: "You should also pay attention to rest, don't be tired."

After he finished speaking, he hesitated and asked: "When do you have time? I have a few friends who want to treat you to dinner."

After the Spring Festival, Zhou Xun had dinner with friends in the industry such as Liu Ruoyin and Chen Kun.

During the dinner, someone mentioned the appointment with Wang Shu again.

Zhou Xun couldn't refuse, so he took this opportunity to bring it up.

"Friends? Which friends?" Wang Shu was stunned when he heard this.

There are many people in the entertainment industry who want to organize dinner parties with him, including investors who want to give him money and actors who want to give him money or in exchange for roles.

Wang Shu is basically missing.

"It's Chen Kun, Liu Ruoyin and the others." Zhou Xun opened his mouth.

She didn't elaborate on why she wanted to organize a dinner party. They were all in the entertainment industry. This kind of thing didn't require any explanation, everyone understood it.

Furthermore, Zhou Xun was too embarrassed to explain more.

After all, with Wang Shu's current status, the actors in the industry invited him to dinner for nothing more than that.

"It's them." Wang Shu pondered for a moment, and then said, "Now you have to run promotions with the crew of "Terror Cruise" and also film, so you don't have much free time."

"As for me, I also have a lot of work to deal with."

"Let's see if there is a suitable time after the Cannes Film Festival."

Zhou Xun breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Wang Shu's response, and said in a hoarse voice: "Thank you."

"You're too angry. What's there to be polite about?" Wang Shu said pretending to be angry.

When Zhou Xun heard this, a sweet smile appeared on his face and he hummed: "No matter, thank you anyway."

Wang Shu chuckled.

The two continued chatting for a while and then hung up.

In the afternoon, Wang Shu went to a film and television show and handed over a script.

There are only two months left before the opening of the Cannes International Film Festival. Even if Wang Shu wanted to participate in the main competition, he would not be able to make a film to catch up.

However, we can catch up with the Venice International Film Festival in early September.

"The film that won the Golden Lion at the 2007th Venice International Film Festival in 64 was "Lust, Caution" directed by Li Eucalyptus."

Wang Shu pondered.

If he wants to win the Golden Lion at this year's Venice International Film Festival, he has to put Li Yuqian down.

This year's Venice Film Festival, in addition to Li Yu's "Lust, Caution," the other shortlisted films include Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises."

"The Sun Also Rises" is an excellent film that just came out at the wrong time.

The film started out with low ratings, but as time went on, it got better and better.

As for "Lust, Caution".

Adapted from the short story of the same name by writer Zhang Ailin, it is set in the Magic City during the Anti-Japanese War in the 20s. It tells the story of female college student Wang Jiazhi who uses her beauty to approach the traitor Mr. Yi with the intention of assassinating him. When Jiazhi successfully seduces Mr. Yi and prepares to kill, she discovers that He was moved by his true feelings, so he leaked the information and allowed Mr. Yi to escape, but Mr. Yi decided to drive them away and kill them all.

The story of the film is not surprising.

In particular, there are so many domestic anti-war film and television works, and due to aesthetic fatigue, there is no sense of surprise.

This movie is famous mainly because of its color.

Just like "Apple" starring Fan Binbin, it is also colorful.

Wang Shu touched his chin, Li Gu + Color = Venice International Film Festival Golden Lion Award.

This shows that color is an extremely advantageous bonus.

He wants to compete with Li Yu for the Venice Golden Lion this year. Should he also make a colorful art film?

Wang Shu feels that this Venice International Film Festival is very exciting, because mid-May this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival.

On this grand occasion, relatively strong films have all gathered in Cannes, hoping to win more meaningful Cannes Film Festival awards this year.

There is a rigid condition for the selected films of the three major European film festivals, that is, films that have been shortlisted for other film festivals cannot participate again.

The Venice Film Festival was more than three months after the end of the Cannes Film Festival. It was more powerful to go to Cannes, and the rest were

For example, Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises" was applied for this year's Cannes Film Festival, but failed.

Then, I went to the Venice Film Festival and was not only selected, but also shortlisted.

(End of this chapter)