Huayu: Director started with art films

Chapter 9 009 [Literary young women all love great directors] Please read
Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the eventuality.

What if you win the award by accident?
That’s awesome!

Brother Chen Kai has achieved great success thanks to the country's unique Palme d'Or.

Even though the movies he made later were worse than the last, and even caused the entire network to question whether he had directed "Farewell My Concubine", Brother Chen Kai is still one of the most famous directors in China.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Palme d'Or really made Chen Kai live a comfortable life for most of his life.

Not only did he eat well for most of his life, but he also successfully married the beauty.

If Lee Yi-su won the Golden Lion Award at the age of 21, it would be truly earth-shattering.

Nowadays, in the eyes of literary and artistic young women, big directors are very, very popular.

Look at Brother Chen Kai, then look at Gu Changwei, and then Director Wang who later became the first person to recruit prostitutes...

Each one is uglier than the other, but that doesn't affect their chances of picking up beautiful girls.

Actresses who are over 50 and in their twenties can take the initiative to flirt with him and want to become the director's wife.

It is true that; a pear tree overshadows a crabapple tree, an eighteen-year-old bridegroom meets an eighty-year-old groom!

Li Yishu lived his life again, and he also wanted to experience the joy of being a great director.

The director is really having fun!
The next morning.

Emei Film Studio.

In the production director's office, Director Chen smiled and said, "Great job, Yishu, you really managed to film it!"

Lee Ye-su became modest, "It was all thanks to the help of all the uncles and aunts. Otherwise, I, a young man who knows nothing, would not have been able to make this movie."

"Alright, alright, stop being so modest. Before the crew started filming, I heard many people come to me and tell me that you, a fool, asked them to call you Director Li in front of everyone."

"hey-hey…"

Li Yishu smiled innocently and did not respond to Director Chen.

Seeing that he was embarrassed, Director Chen smiled and did not continue the topic. Instead, he said, "I heard from your uncle Zhang that this movie is well shot and has a strong sense of camera. It not only tells the story of the father-son relationship, but also shows the hard work of the rural postman. This is great!"

"I have already told the editing department about the subsequent film editing and asked them to finish it as soon as possible."

"Um... Uncle Chen, can I participate in the post-production editing?"

"Of course, but didn't you only take a month off?"

"It's not urgent. I called the school and asked for another month."

Director Chen touched his chin, thought for a while, and then said helpfully: "Speaking of which, I know quite a few teachers at Beijing Film Academy. If it's difficult to ask for leave, tell me and I'll help you."

"Thank you Uncle Chen, but I think it should be fine!"

"Okay, if you really can't take leave, come to me." Director Chen didn't care about Li Yishu's young self-esteem, but turned to look at Li Jian: "Old Li, have you decided to release this movie?"

"Director Chen, I want to sign up for the Venice International Film Festival!"

"what?!"

Director Chen looked very strange, as if he had heard something very funny, "Old Li, you are not kidding me, are you?"

"Without Director Chen, I really want Yishu to sign up and give it a try. Even if it doesn't work, at least it's an experience of failure."

Having said that, Li Jian glanced at his son.

Thinking back to what my son Li Yishu said to me last night.

Although Li Jian didn't think rationally that he could be nominated for the Venice International Film Festival, but...what if he did?
Last night, Li Yishu and his father analyzed in detail the preferences of the three major film festivals he had studied.

When Li Jian first heard these words, he was also very surprised.

He has been directing films for many years, but apart from having registered for the Hundred Flowers and Golden Rooster Awards in China and winning a few small awards, he has never learned about or paid attention to the three major European film festivals.

Now that I’ve heard my son’s analysis, I feel the success rate is quite high.

Especially when Li Yishu mentioned that most domestic filmmakers are now moving closer to European art films,
Whether it is due to political factors or the huge art film market in China with a population of one billion, it is enough for the three major European film festivals to provide some convenience for domestic films to register for the exhibition.

Even if you can't win an award, as long as the quality of your film is decent, it shouldn't be a problem to be nominated.

Li Jian is over 50 years old and has experienced a special period, so he naturally understands the reason. After thinking about it all night, he also feels that signing up for the Venice International Film Festival might be an opportunity for his son.

Regardless of winning the award or not, as long as he is nominated, it is a victory, and it is the qualification for his son Lee Ye-su to be promoted in the film industry in the future.

Nowadays, there are not many domestic directors who sign up for the three major European film festivals, but with the success of Zhang Yimou, many veteran directors have already taken action.

Sending "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" to the Venice International Film Festival at this juncture may not necessarily be a success.

"You should think carefully. It's not that easy to apply for the exhibition. Although the European Film Festival now allows individuals to apply for the exhibition, you should know that the probability of being nominated is very low."

"Yes, so I thought of sending it to the Venice Film Festival in the name of our studio."

"What is the name of our factory?"

Director Chen frowned. Before he could say anything else, Li Jian continued, "Of course, Director Chen, the most important thing is to wait until the film is edited."

"Well, let's wait until the film is edited."

Director Chen nodded without comment. He glanced at Li Yishu, thinking that this kid was just being too ambitious and asked his father to ask for his help.

Lao Li himself was not optimistic, so he mentioned it and then said he would wait until the film was edited before making a decision.

By the time the film is edited, it will be clear whether it is good or not.

(End of this chapter)