Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 171 Two Movie Name Cards
In the 3500th arrondissement of Paris, on the south bank of the Seine, near the Quai Voltaire, Aaron bought a two-story villa covering an area of square feet;

It overlooks the Louvre on the other side of the river and is next to the Paris Money Museum!
Sophie Marceau stood by the window, looking at the Seine below. "This is a nice place. It's in the heart of Paris."

Aaron hugged the girl from behind and said, "This place is convenient enough. I can stay for a few days when I come to Paris next time."

"That film, 'The Lover,' adapted from Marguerite Duras' autobiographical novel of the same name, seems to be quite popular, right?"

Sophie Marceau smiled and patted the back of Aaron's hand. "The film 'The Lover' adapted by director Jean-Jacques Annaud has achieved unprecedented commercial success in the French market, with over 300 million viewers."

"Because of the popularity of the movie, it also boosted the crazy sales of the original novel!"

"It seems like there are quite a few criticisms?" Aaron said, kissing Sophie Marceau on the cheek.

Sophie Marceau responded to Aaron's kiss, "Yes, there are, and quite a lot."

Despite the commercial success of The Lover, the harsh and arrogant French literary critics looked on this phenomenon with indifference;

They scoffed at the film's booming commercial popularity, believing that the film desecrated the essence of the original novel and was a betrayal of the original work of art.

Today's French literary circles believe that film art should be opposed to commerce!

In the evening, at the entrance of the Bristol Hotel, which is located diagonally opposite the Elysee Palace, Aaron took the sexy and beautiful Christiana Yeri to a banquet;
"1492: The Conquest of Paradise" has begun its public screening in France, with the film's main creative members Ridley Scott and Gérard Depardieu all participating.

Aaron hugged Christiana Yeri and said, "I thought you wouldn't call me."

Christiana Yeri was helpless and shook her head gently. "I have studied drama for several years and I love acting. I really don't want to give up the opportunity to go to Hollywood!"

Aaron patted the other person's shoulder, lowered his head and kissed the girl on the lips, "Don't worry, you have a great appearance, and you look as good as Sophie Marceau. You have a lot of opportunities."

"Yeah, I know," Christiana Yeri said, having already made up her mind since she chose to call Aaron;
As for the fact that Christiane Yeri fell in love with her drama teacher François Uster last year, it seems insignificant.

Ridley Scott, who was originally filming "The Mask of Zorro" in Spain, also came to France, mainly because the performance and reputation of "1492: The Conquest of Paradise" were too poor;
Gaumont Films, perhaps hoping to perform well in Europe?
In the banquet hall, after Christiana Yeri went to the bathroom, she was suddenly slapped on the butt on her way back to the hall, causing the girl to scream!
"Hi, you're so beautiful. What's your name?"

The person who came had a pair of asymmetrical but sharp eyes, a huge nose and a strong and powerful chin with a strong sense of lines, which together gave people a very special sense of abstraction!

This is French national treasure actor Gérard Depardieu, who also played Christopher Columbus in "1492: The Conquest of Paradise".

"Ah, it's Mr. Gerard Depardieu, good evening, I'm Christiane Yerry!" Gerard Depardieu has won the French Cesar Award for Best Actor, and the Best Actor Award at the Venice and Cannes International Film Festivals;
The movie "Cyrano de Bergerac" released two years ago made Gérard Depardieu famous.

For Christiana Yeri, the other party can be said to be a big shot who is unattainable and cannot be offended!

Gérard Depardieu looked at the beautiful Christiana Yerry and couldn't help but reach out to hold her hand. "There aren't many film opportunities these days. Perhaps I can help you."

Christiana Yeri pulled her hand back, feeling a little awkward, but still smiling, "Thank you, Mr. Depardieu, for your kindness."

"Hmm?" Gerard Depardieu was obviously a little displeased. "Do you know what my role means to you?"

For young actors like Christiane Yeri, Gérard Depardieu’s words can completely determine whether they get a chance to perform;
How dare this woman in front of me reject me so directly?
"Sorry, Mr. Depardieu, I have friends waiting for me," said Christiana Yerry and quickly left the corridor!
On the other hand, Aaron Anderson, who was chatting with Ridley Scott, was in a good mood, and the filming of "The Mask of Zorro" was stable;
The partnership between Ridley Scott and Kevin Costner gives people endless imagination!

“Hey, is that director Woody Allen?”

Suddenly, Ridley Scott saw a familiar figure at the party.

He has a thin figure, a concave complexion, and a pair of glasses on his face, which makes him look extremely wretched. But this man is the famous Hollywood literary filmmaker Woody Allen!

"It's indeed him," Aaron shook his head. The other party came to France mainly because his relationship with his Korean adopted daughter Song Yi was exposed this year, which caused great controversy in Hollywood.

"Oh, yes, he's here to promote his new film, Husbands, Wives, & Lovers, which was also written and directed by Woody Allen."

Ridley Scott remembered that Hollywood stars such as Sidney Pollack and Judy Davis were all actors in "Husbands, Wives, Lovers"!
Aaron smiled but said nothing. Woody Allen must be in a low period now, coupled with a series of scandals such as molesting his adopted daughter and having sex with underage girls;
Woody Allen is having a tough time. Not only has he broken up with his longtime girlfriend Mia Farrow, but his reputation has also taken a toll on Shanda.

Aaron remained calm as he watched Woody Allen approach. This guy was even revered as the "God of Literature and Art" by some die-hard movie fans!

However, in Aaron's eyes, Woody Allen's works are in a state where there are no big surprises but there are constant small surprises;
Moreover, Woody Allen's directorial themes are nothing more than death, sex and immoral relationships. Although they have their own specific audience groups, the commercial performance did not make Aaron feel deeply.

Aaron then met Jeremy Seydoux, the current chairman of Pathé Films, who had acquired Pathé Films from Crédit Lyonnais earlier this year in partnership with the French group Les Roches.

Not only that, Jahome Seydoux is also the younger brother of Nicolas Seydoux, chairman and major shareholder of Gaumont Films!

Gaumont and Pathé, two of France's most famous film studios, both belong to the Seydoux family.

(End of this chapter)