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Chapter 386 Harvest
The next day, Huang Ze slept until after eight o'clock, then got up, ate something casually, and walked towards the exhibition hall without any hurry.

There's no need to rush!

The biggest winners in Cannes today are those film producers who want to buy the products. They are not going to give up buying them just because of such a short period of time. Why should you be so anxious?

Besides, even if he missed it, there would be no problem selling "Farewell My Concubine" through his own private network.

When he arrived at the exhibition hall, it was just as Huang Ze had expected.

There are already film producers waiting here.

The most eye-catching ones are the fat brothers Harvey and Bob.

Without the huge income and fame earned from "Pulp Fiction", the two were just well-known film producers in Hollywood. When they saw Huang Ze, they naturally appeared quite enthusiastic and humble.

"Huang, congratulations!"

"You've won three of the top three European titles at such a young age. I think I can definitely see you breaking the record and winning four!"

"Or, add one more and get all three?" Huang Ze raised his eyebrows and said with a smile.

"It will definitely be no problem!" Harvey laughed. "With so much time left, with your ability, if you want, it's only a matter of time before you win the Golden Bear."

"I hope so." Huang Ze stretched out his hand and shook hands with the two brothers. "How was the last "Wedding Banquet"? Did you make money?"

"In short, I didn't lose any money."

Harvey smiled.

That business was still profitable.

After all, there was the gimmick of Huang Ze being the producer, and "The Wedding Banquet" was the Golden Bear Award-winning film that year. If the two brothers had been careful when promoting it, everyone would have thought it was Huang Ze's Golden Bear Award-winning film, which attracted many fans to the cinema to watch it.

Coupled with the good quality of the film and the English dialogue, it eventually earned a box office of just over 10 million US dollars.

If you take into account the income from videotapes and other income, even though the profit is not much, you can still make a few million.

No matter how small a piece of mosquito meat is, it is still meat, which is why he came here early and waited.

Compared to making a few million, waiting here is nothing.

The most important thing is that, in his opinion, "Farewell My Concubine" makes more money than "The Wedding Banquet"!

and……

"Huang, I think this film has the potential to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film!"

"Sell it to me, and you don't have to worry about the rest. I will mobilize my connections to win the Best Foreign Language Film Award for you."

"This is different from The Wedding Banquet. That film was indeed a little bit worse in the end, but this film is directed by you, so you have the influence!"

"Is the potential so great?" Huang Ze raised his lips, "Then let's not waste our time. The Wedding Banquet cost 4 million dollars, and this one costs 5 million dollars. We don't negotiate the price for the North American distribution rights."

"OK!" Fat Harvey actually agreed without bargaining, and extended his hand. "We have been friends for many years. I wish us a happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!" Huang Ze finalized the matter.

Five million, it's definitely worth it. Unless I play Cheng Dieyi myself, there is no chance that "Farewell My Concubine" will be a big hit in North America.

As for other film producers or Warner.

I haven't seen them now, and even if I did, I wouldn't put all my eggs in one basket.

It is enough for commercial films to cooperate with Warner.

As for art films, since we know that the Harvey brothers have that potential, of course we should cooperate with them appropriately so that we can improve together and charge towards the Oscars.

"Huang, as far as I know, you have always been very fast at filming. What's your next film?" Harvey asked casually when signing the contract.

"It's also an art film, but in addition to the protagonist, there are many white characters who speak English." These characters are the roommates in the concentration camp.

"Oh, then us?" "Let's wait until the movie comes out." Huang Ze did not agree immediately. "Life is Beautiful" is different from "Farewell My Concubine". Huang Ze still has some expectations for its box office. If Harvey wants it, it depends on what price he can offer.

"Can you please let me know when your film comes out? I can't wait to see your new film."

"must!"

It only took one day after signing the agreement with Harvey for Huang Ze to sell the distribution rights to other countries.

The final total was 15 million US dollars.

There was nothing left to sell, so Huang Ze and his group booked flights back home the next day.

……

In recent years, the domestic film industry has won many awards in the three major awards. Even people in the industry have developed some antibodies and are not so shocked when someone wins the three major awards.

But the news of Huang Ze winning the award still quickly swept the entire film and television industry.

One reason is that he is Huang Ze.

The second reason is that this is Huang Ze’s third of the Big Three!
If you get one of the three major studios, it will be no problem to be called a well-known director in the film circles of the three major studios.

Anyone who gets two awards is definitely a great director!
Three seats.

It might be a bit of an exaggeration to call it a legend, but it is definitely something that everyone in the professional film circle around the world has heard of.

The most important thing is that in the country, it can definitely be called a legend!
……

Zhoucun, Shandong Province.

Zhang Yimou, who was filming "To Live" here, was stunned when he heard the news, and then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha."

"I finally tied his awards with 'Qiu Ju's Lawsuit', but he's surpassed me again!"

"He's the boss after all." Ge You, who was wearing a tattered costume, gave a Fugui-style smile, "Besides, Director Huang took the three major prizes first, so it's reasonable for him to take the third one. We can just get it back for this film."

"Hey, it's not that easy!"

"Then go to the next part. Director Zhang, you will definitely have a chance."

"Then I'll take your good words. Now, go get ready. Let's try to win one of the three top awards with To Live!"

……

Beijing.

"Tsk tsk tsk! Apart from anything else, Brother Huang is really awesome." Jiang Wen, who was doing post-production for "Sunny Days", couldn't help but smack his lips, "It would be great if I were as awesome as him!"

"I believe in you!" Liu Xiaoqing gave Jiang Wen an affirmative look, "You will definitely win the grand prize."

“I think this movie is good.”

“I can only say it’s okay. The investment is not enough, and it’s still not perfect.” Jiang Wen sighed, with some hope in his eyes.

Let’s not talk about the highest prize, that’s too difficult and too dependent on luck.

I hope I can win an award of decent value and sell the copyright for several million dollars. Then I won’t have to worry about the cost when I make my own films in the future.

There must be someone willing to pay.

It will cost more than 10 million by then.

Do not!
This is not decided by yourself.

It depends on the film.

If I can’t achieve the desired effect, I will keep shooting until I am completely satisfied!
(End of this chapter)