Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 223 Palme d'Or (Additional Request)

"Quentin, when does your new movie start shooting?"

Link interrupted Quentin's chatter and started talking about other topics.

"New movie? What new movie?"

“Pulp Fiction has been released and the promotion period is about to end. Shouldn’t you be thinking about the next movie at this time? As directors, the most important thing we should do is to create infinite wonderful movies in our limited life. The more the better.

Instead of complaining to me about Miramax's inadequate promotion and marketing, about the slow box office growth, and about my movie being perverted, you might as well seriously conceive your next movie and strive to quickly break 100 million at the box office, or even surpass "Paranormal".

Judging from the current situation, the North American box office of Pulp Fiction is at most 1.2 million, and it is impossible to make more. Your next movie has unlimited possibilities, so why not prepare in advance?"

".Okay, you're right."

Quentin said unhappily.

He debuted at the same time as Link. Link is currently filming his sixth movie, while his second movie has just been released.

Whether in terms of speed, efficiency or performance, he is far, far behind.

Compared with Link, it's very discouraging.

"Since you agree with my point of view, you should prepare early and create a good movie, otherwise you will complain like you do now after the next failure."

"No, my next movie will never fail. I will get better box office results."

“Yeah, come on!”

Link shook his head. Quentin was a talented director, but he was too slow in his work and his attention was easily distracted by other things. He only made ten films in his entire life, an average of one film every four years. He was a disgrace to the director world.

He has to be urged so that he can concentrate on his creation.

After hanging up the phone, Link continued to look at the box office situation this week.

In the seventh week after "Dumb and Dumber" was released, North America entered the summer vacation season, which is full of blockbuster movies.

The action blockbuster "The Crow" starring Brandon Lee is scheduled to be released on May 5.

Paramount Pictures' blockbuster series "Beverly Cop 3" is scheduled to be released on May 5th.

Universal Pictures' animated blockbuster "The Flintstones" is scheduled to be released on May 5.

The western film "Wallace" starring Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster is scheduled to be released on May 5.

Disney's animated blockbuster "The Lion King" is scheduled to be released on June 6.

"Forrest Gump" is scheduled to be released on July 7, and the thriller "The Client" starring Joel Schumacher and Susan Sarandon is scheduled to be released on July 6.

James Cameron and Schwarzenegger's action blockbuster "True Lies" is scheduled to be released on July 7.

And Guess Pictures' action blockbuster "Speed" is scheduled to be released on June 6th.

This year marks the 99th anniversary of the birth of film, and it is also the year when a large number of blockbusters have emerged.

The seven major film studios and several independent film companies all have blockbuster films released.

Many people are eagerly waiting to see which movie will break through the siege and become the box office champion during the summer vacation.

"Scene 213, 1st take, begins!"

No matter how fierce the competition is during the summer vacation, Link remains calm in filming movies in Vancouver and training several of Leonardo's actors.

In early May, he took a short break and flew to Cannes, France, to attend the 47th Cannes International Film Festival awards ceremony.

The competition for various awards at this year's Cannes Film Festival was also fierce, with a total of 25 films shortlisted for the main competition unit.

Including Link's "Seven Deadly Sins", "To Live" directed by Zhang Yimou, "Stationery Station" by the famous Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore, "Queen Margot" by Patrice Chéreau, "Burned by the Sun" by Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov, and "Empire of Money" by the Coen brothers.

They are all classic movies directed by internationally renowned directors.

During the film festival, Link's "Seven" was praised by European film critics, and Daniel DeVito said he had a great chance of winning an award, which is why he took time out of his busy schedule to come to Cannes.

After several days of selection, Link's "Seven Deadly Sins" received the vast majority of votes from the jury members and won the Palme d'Or for Best Film.
"To Live" and "Burned by the Sun" won the Special Jury Award. Italian director Nanni Moretti won the Best Director Award for "Dear Diary".

Ge You won the Cannes Best Actor Award for his outstanding performance in "To Live", and the French film "Extremely Tired" won the Best Screenplay Award, etc.

Originally, Link wanted to win the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival with this movie, but it ended up being the Palme d'Or. Although there was a little discrepancy, it wasn't a wasted trip.

"Director Link, congratulations on winning the grand prize."

When Link walked off the stage holding the trophy, Gong Li stood up and congratulated him with a smile.

The woman was wearing a red embroidered cheongsam. She had a voluptuous and well-proportioned figure. Her bust and hips stood out among the thin Asian actresses. Although she was almost thirty years old, this was not a disadvantage for her. Every move she made showed the grace of a mature woman. She was worthy of being the 'muse' of the fifth generation of film directors.

"Haha, I was quite surprised to receive this award."

Link shook hands with Miss Gong.

"You deserve it. Seven is a wonderful movie. It is the most touching movie I have seen this year. After it is released, it will definitely be regarded as a classic by movie fans."

Gong Li's beautiful oval face showed some seriousness and emotion, and it can be seen that she really likes "Seven Deadly Sins".

"Thank you, Gong Li. Your acting is also very good. No matter how ordinary the role is, you can play it very charmingly. This ability is rare among Hollywood actresses. Have you ever considered developing in Hollywood?"

"I've thought about that, but it's hard for us Chinese actors to get suitable roles in Hollywood."

Gong Li looked hesitant.

"Gong Li, you are a talented actress with great acting talent, but the domestic circle is too small to provide you with the nutrients to fully grow, but Hollywood can. If you are willing to develop in Hollywood, please feel free to contact me. I can't guarantee that you will become a big star in the world film industry, but it won't be difficult to arrange a few suitable roles for you."

Link took out a business card and handed it to her. Seeing Director Zhang fidgeting in his seat and looking over here, Link nodded at Director Zhang and returned to his seat with the trophy.

Gong Li looked at the business card in her hand, her eyes showing some interest and yearning.

"Gong Li, what were you and Link talking about?"

Director Zhang hurried over.

"Link asked me if I wanted to develop in Hollywood."

"Go to Hollywood? Forget it. It's hard for Chinese actors to make a name for themselves in Hollywood. Chen Chong and Wu Junmei worked hard in Hollywood for several years and now they are back to China to develop their careers. But you are a native Chinese actor. Your roots are here, and your audience is here too. It's hard for you to succeed if you leave China."

"The domestic film industry is too small, and it's hard for me to have room for advancement. If I want to continue to develop, I must go to a broader platform. Hollywood is a place worth taking the risk."

Gong Li's eyes gradually became firm.

Director Zhang was very unhappy. "Gong Li, don't listen to Lin Ke's nonsense. Why don't you have room for advancement in China? Isn't the Hong Kong film industry bigger than the mainland? You can go there first to develop your career. I have acquaintances there."

Gong Li shook her head. "The Hong Kong industry is too small. Competition is fierce. It's hard for outsiders to get involved. Even local actors are starting to move to Hollywood. Why can't I skip Hong Kong and go straight to Hollywood?"

"Xiao Li, why are you so stubborn? Don't you know that Link is a playboy? The newspapers say that he has affairs with many actresses. His purpose in deceiving you to go to Hollywood must be not simple. Don't be fooled by him."

"Are you saying that Link is interested in me and wants to trick me this way?"

Gong Li blinked, a little surprised.

"Probably!"

"Then I should go to Hollywood. With Link, a wealthy man, taking care of me, I can develop better in Hollywood than in China."

Gong Li smiled.

"Xiao Li, I know you are not that kind of person, so don't be angry with me."

"I'm serious. If you want me to stay, you have to give me a status, can you?"

"I"

Director Zhang scratched his ears. As a married man, he really couldn't make such a promise.

Gong Li sneered and left the scene with the audience.

(End of this chapter)