Huayu: Director started with art films

in the afternoon.

Peninsula Hotel.

Li Yishu couldn't understand why Lin Baixin liked to have afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel so much.

He has been to the Peninsula Hotel many times. The grade of this place is quite high and the environment is also very good, but he comes here every time, so it is inevitable that there is some overlap in aesthetics.

He also prefers to find a relatively quiet place, make a pot of Kung Fu tea, and chat with a few good friends while drinking tea.

As soon as they met, after the three of them exchanged some pleasantries, Yang Shoucheng laughed and said, "Director Li, yesterday's beauty pageant was so lively. I was watching the live broadcast at home and saw the enthusiasm of the audience and so many beautiful women. I regretted not going there in person."

"Boss Yang, this is not my credit. This is all Director Huo's credit."

Li Yishu smiled and said, "From planning to hosting, it was all done by Director Huo."

Yang Shoucheng knew the relationship between Huo Wenxi and Li Yishu. Seeing that he gave all the credit to Huo Wenxi, he immediately smiled and nodded, "Yes, Director Li is right. I went to ATV some time ago and saw that Director Huo was really hard-working. I heard that he was still working overtime at one or two in the morning."

"It can't be helped. The beauty pageant itself was delayed for quite a while because of the auditions. If we hadn't worked overtime, I'm afraid the finals wouldn't have even started yet. But fortunately the results are good. Not to mention the ratings, we've earned a lot in advertising fees alone."

At this point, Li Yishu glanced at the smiling Lin Baixin and said, "Boss Lin, how about it, did I keep my promise?"

"Haha, I kept my promise. I kept my promise."

Lin Baixin laughed: "Mr. Li, what I regret most is that I didn't get to know you earlier. If I had known Mr. Li earlier, TVB's Shao Laoliu would not have been able to run rampant until now!"

Hearing this, Li Yishu did not respond, but just smiled slightly.

No matter who Shao Laoliu is, and no matter that TVB is a competitor, at least the other party is a senior on the surface. What's more, in recent years, as the return is getting closer, Uncle Shao Liushu has begun to spend a lot of money on charity, donating Yip Fu Buildings of different sizes in the mainland.

Not only is he an old comrade, but also a good comrade, so Li Yishu couldn't say anything.

Lam Pak-yan just complained. After all, he had been the chairman of ATV for several years and had always been beaten by TVB's Shao Lao-liu. Everyone has a temper.

The three of them chatted about the TV station for a while, and when the atmosphere was right, Li Yishu started talking about financing.

Asia Television has been merged into the Art Media Group. Li Yishu hopes to recruit Lin Baixin and Yang Shoucheng as shareholders. He will give out 20% of the shares in the first round of financing and plans to find five partners.

Lin Baixin and Yang Shoucheng were the candidates he had his eyes on, and the other one was Qiu Fusheng from Taiwan.

The entertainment market in Taiwan is still very large.

Regardless of the present, countless classic idol dramas will be born in the future. In addition, the Taiwan market has tens of millions of people. As a local media tycoon, Qiu Fusheng not only owns a film company that has produced many successful films, but also cooperates with TVB to establish a TVBS cable TV station in Taiwan.

Although Art Media Group has businesses in Europe and the United States, Li Yishu knows the historical trends in the next few decades, so from the very beginning, he has focused on the Asian market rather than the European and American markets.

Given the nature of the Americans, if Li Yishu makes the group bigger and stronger, she might be sanctioned and forced to sell her "overseas" business like Douyin.

Li Yishu doesn't want to work hard all her life and then be sanctioned by the Americans, so she might as well give up large-scale investments in the European and American markets and focus her main business on the Asian market.

The Asian entertainment industry is relatively developed. Not to mention Japan, the third largest movie box office market, the Korean market should not be underestimated. The future Korean wave will sweep across Asia and eventually enter the European and American markets.

The girl group is very popular in European and American countries thanks to their idols and Noko.

Li Yishu has made plans in this area early on. If she can capture part of the entertainment market in China, Japan and South Korea, it is basically equivalent to capturing half of the Asian market.

"no problem!"

When Yang Shoucheng heard Li Yishu mention the financing, he readily agreed: "Director Li doesn't need to tell me, I already wanted to ask Director Li about the financing. I originally thought it would take until next year."

Li Yishu said, "It is indeed next year, but I have always had a pleasant cooperation with Mr. Yang and Mr. Lin, so I wanted to invite you two."

The Art Media Group is not short of funds, so it does not rely on venture capital companies. What it needs are traditional veteran capitalists who can help it expand the group's business and market, and even help it solve problems.

Hearing this, Lin Baixin smiled and said, "Mr. Li, Shoucheng is right. You are giving us a bargain. Everyone knows that your Art Media Group is developing more and more rapidly. You thought of us when raising funds. This is a chance for both of us to make money. How could I not agree?"

"Haha, Mr. Lin is too polite. It's a win-win cooperation."

Li Yishu raised her coffee cup and toasted to the two of them, "Then I wish us a happy cooperation!"

Lin Baixin and Yang Shoucheng raised their coffee cups and said, "Happy cooperation!"

No one mentioned the amount of financing. On the one hand, Lin Baixin and Yang Shoucheng had decided to buy a share, but on the other hand, it would be better to leave the negotiation of price to the people below.

After all, which big bosses would negotiate prices with each other? That would be so embarrassing.

That night, Li Yishu and Gong Li flew directly back to Shanghai.

The next morning, he continued to participate in the activities of the Shanghai Film Festival.

There are a total of 17 films shortlisted for this year's Shanghai Film Festival, of which only one is a Chinese-language film, "Red Cherry" directed by Ye Daying.

As this is the only Chinese-language film being screened, Lee Yi-su, as the jury chairman of the film festival, naturally has to go and take a look at the event. He also has to go and see the other 16 films, and then he can wait for the closing ceremony of the film festival to present the awards.

In the tented screening room, folding chairs were filled with film critics, audiences and filmmakers from all over the world.

Li Yishu did not disturb these people, but took Gong Li and Amy to a corner to watch the movie.

"Red Cherry" is not long, only 130 minutes. It mainly tells the story of two children from the descendants of martyrs who were sent to the Ivanov International Children's Home on the outskirts of Moscow in 1940.

The boy's name is Luo Xiaoman and the girl's name is Chuchu.

Soon, the Soviet-German War broke out and the orphanage was occupied by the German army.

After Luo Xiaoman and Chuchu were separated in the war, he became a "black messenger" specializing in delivering death notices.

Chuchu and other children in the orphanage suffered various persecutions from the German army. A German general who loved tattoo art fell in love with the oriental girl Chuchu. He knocked Chuchu unconscious and tattooed a French emblem on her body.

In the rear, German prisoners of war were stationed next to Luo Xiaoman's residence. Driven by a strong desire for revenge, Xiaoman shot the prisoners with a slingshot every day. Unexpectedly, it caused chaos. In desperation, Xiaoman ignited the gasoline barrel and died together with the group of German prisoners of war.

After the end of World War II, the Soviet army found out Chuchu's identity and the hospital performed a skin graft operation on her, but it was unsuccessful.

Chuchu later lived in Yanjing, remained unmarried, and died at the age of sixty-three.

The message the movie wants to express is very clear, anti-war and anti-Fascist. There is too much blood and violence in the film, as well as scenes of children being persecuted by the German army, which makes people feel indignant.

Li Yishu had seen this film in her previous life, but it was the edited version. But now she is watching the complete version. Many of the bloody and cruel scenes that were deleted appeared before her eyes, which was also very sad.

Moreover, the actress who played Chuchu in the play performed very well, almost perfectly portraying a child who was persecuted by the Fascists.

After reading it, Amy couldn't get over it for a long time and kept sighing.

Gong Li has seen many films of this type. Although she was deeply touched, she paid more attention to the performances of the actors. She couldn't help but say, "That little actor's performance was really good. He seems to be underage, right?"

Li Yishu: "No, I'm only 17 years old this year."

Gong Li said: "She is only 17 years old and she acted really well. I saw in the newspaper that she was nominated for this year's Best Actress? Does she have a chance?"

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"It's hard to say. You'll know after the award ceremony."

Li Yishu shook his head. He would never say that this little actress has already won the Best Actress award.
As for the issue of dividing the cake during the award ceremony, Lee Yi-su was really speechless. Although he was not there during the judging, he still heard people mention it afterwards.

Originally, the winner of this year's Golden Goblet Award for Best Actress was not this young actress. Instead, they wanted to choose a foreign actress. However, some people were not happy about it. They said that she had performed very well, so why shouldn't she win the award?
It is said that the jury and the organizers argued for a long time about this matter, and finally they took into consideration the Shanghai Film Festival. Only one Chinese-language film was shortlisted this year. If there was no award, wouldn't it be a laughing stock?

It is difficult for Lee Yi-su to comment on this matter. Both those who support or oppose winning the award have their reasons. However, if the acting skills are in place and are really good, why should she be afraid of outsiders telling the inside story?

There has been a principle of promoting the virtuous regardless of personal connections since ancient times. We can't say that in the future, any Chinese-language film that is nominated will have no chance of winning unless it achieves overwhelming results, and will just follow the lead of foreign friends?
A few people sat there and talked. After Ye Daying had sent away many film critics and filmmakers, he strode over with "Chu Chu" and extended his hand enthusiastically, saying, "Chairman Li, I'm so sorry that we were delayed by a few foreign film critics just now."

Li Yishu stood up and shook hands with the other party with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay. Director Ye is so busy, I shouldn't have disturbed him."

Ye Daying smiled and said, "It's no big deal. Chairman Li is here. I'm really happy. I'd like to ask Chairman Li for some advice."

"Director Ye is too polite. What do you mean by guidance or not? You are an old senior of our Beijing Film Academy. You are much more skilled in your profession than I am."

While Li Yishu and Ye Daying were chatting politely, Gong Li, who was standing next to them, kept looking at the little girl who played Chuchu. She was 17 years old this year, but she must have been only 16 when she acted in the movie. She couldn't help but ask, "What's your name?"

Guo Keyu quickly said: "Teacher Gong Li, my name is Guo Keyu!"

"I forgot to introduce them." Ye Daying responded and said with a smile, "Ms. Gong Li, this is Guo Keyu, the heroine of our movie Red Cherry. How about her, Miss Gong Li? You are a senior, can you give some pointers on Guo's acting skills?"

"Haha, Director Ye, you're joking. When I was her age, I couldn't even perform."

Gong Li smiled and said, "But to be honest, Xiaoyu's acting is really good. When the show was just aired, I told Director Li that this little actor's acting is really great. She is a rare and talented young talent. In my opinion, she is no worse than Xia Yu from last year."

Ye Daying said: "Xiao Guo, why don't you thank Teacher Gong Li!"

Guo Keyu's eyes lit up. Xia Yu won the Venice Film Festival Best Actor award last year, becoming the youngest actor in history and becoming very famous in China. She didn't expect Gong Li to compare herself to him.

Guo Keyu immediately thanked her: "Thank you, Teacher Gong Li. I will continue to work hard."

Gong Li encouraged him, "Work hard, I believe in you. Even if you don't win an award this year, you will become a best actress sooner or later!"

Li Yishu thought to herself: No need for the future, I can become a movie queen and win a big prize this year!

Ye Daying suddenly asked: "Chairman Li, can we talk for a few minutes alone?"

"Okay, let's go talk outside." Li Yishu nodded with a smile. This person came from a prominent family and was a typical child of a wealthy family. Maybe he could use his connections in the future.

The two came to the Bund fence behind the tent. There were not many people walking around here, so Ye Daying talked about his purpose of talking to Li Yishu alone.

"Chairman Li, I heard that you know a lot of international film producers. All the scenes of our film Red Cherry were shot in Russia, and the investment pressure is very high..."

Ye Daying approached Li Yishu in the hope that she could help promote the film among overseas film producers.

Nowadays, everyone in the mainland film industry knows that Li Yishu has an overseas company and has a large network of connections with international film producers in Europe and the United States. Many people want to ask him for help in selling film copyrights abroad.

Li Yishu readily agreed: "Promotion is no problem, I will ask someone to help arrange for some film producers to come, but Director Ye, you should know that I can't guarantee whether it will be successful."

Ye Daying said confidently: "It's okay, it's okay. I'm very grateful that Chairman Li can help me with this. I believe that with the quality of my film, it will definitely sell well!"

Except for two young Chinese actors, the rest of the actors in the movie are foreign faces. Moreover, the theme of the movie is against Fascism. This year happens to be the 50th anniversary of the anti-Fascist movement, so it should have a large market in Europe.

After all, there are very few European anti-Fascist films that mention Russia and China.

With the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, European countries are no longer afraid of this bear, and I believe the film should be able to sell.

It will definitely be sold, but it’s hard to say at what price.

After spending three days watching the remaining 16 nominated films, Li Yishu began to retreat from home.

Many of the invited guests, including Sophie Marceau, have already left. They have been in China for a few days, so naturally they have to go back to work early.

Only Nicolas Cage, who has not taken any movies, has been playing in Shanghai with his assistant. For him, it is a rare opportunity to come to China, so naturally he wants to take a good look around.

Moreover, he is almost not famous in China now. He is just a foreign face. Everyone just thinks he is a foreign tourist who came to attend the Shanghai Film Festival. With no one watching him, he is having a lot of fun.

During this period, he also went to Shanghai Film and Television Park with Li Yishu to see the filming base in China.

It was not until the award ceremony on November 11 that Li Yishu took Gong Li, Amy, Monica Bellucci, Nicolas Cage and others to attend the closing red carpet of the Shanghai Film Festival. (End of this chapter)