I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 219 Attending Cannes?

"Mr. Yu is right. I don't watch idol dramas much, but I was also attracted by the plot. After watching a few episodes, I have to say that the quality of the drama is almost on par with movies. The story is also very interesting, and the actors are well-chosen. It is far superior to those idol dramas from South Korea and Taiwan."

"Moreover, these days, wherever I go, people are talking about this show. I'm so tired of hearing it."

"Xiao Cheng, you're amazing. Whether it's making movies or TV series, you can create miracles."

Third Master Han praised Cheng Sheng.

"President Han, you didn't come here just to praise me, did you?" Cheng Sheng said with a smile.

"I'm here to ask about the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' and see if there's anything I can do to help," Han Sanye said, glancing at Yu Dongdao.

“Don’t look at me! Mr. Han, I’m actually just like you. I also invested in the Three Kingdoms series,” Yu Dong said with a shrug.

"Thank you both, but there is indeed something I need your help with, Mr. Han," Cheng Sheng said.

"what's up?"

"I wanted to try submitting 'Three Kingdoms' to the Cannes International Film Festival, but there wasn't enough time. I hope that once the film is finished in post-production, it can pass the censorship process more quickly."

This year's Cannes International Film Festival will be held at the end of May.

With more than a month to go before the festival begins, Cheng Sheng is confident that he can complete post-production before the festival starts, but getting it approved by the censors will be a bit difficult.

It's certain that "Three Kingdoms" will pass censorship, but the timing is uncertain; if it gets delayed, it might miss the Cannes Film Festival.

"Okay, I'll take care of this."

Master Han still had connections within the Film Bureau.

"Director Cheng, is there a chance we'll win an award?"

When Yu Dong heard that Cheng Sheng was going to take the film to the Cannes Film Festival, his eyes lit up.

Before "The Great Tang Dynasty 1", he didn't believe that Chinese historical films could win the three major European awards.

Before "The Great Tang Dynasty 1", he wouldn't have believed that Europeans liked watching Chinese historical films.

Before "The Great Tang Dynasty 1", he wouldn't have believed that Europeans and Americans were interested in Chinese history.

But Cheng Sheng's "The Great Tang Dynasty 1" completely broke that mold.

"The Great Tang Dynasty 1" won Best Film at Venice, making two Best Actor winners and one Best Newcomer winners.

After its global release, "The Great Tang Dynasty 1" broke previous box office records for Chinese films, demonstrating its popularity among Europeans and Americans.

This left people in China dumbfounded.

When did Westerners start liking to watch Chinese historical films?
They can't even understand Chinese, when will they be able to understand classical Chinese?

The ancients spoke in very refined and literary language, some of which even Chinese people themselves couldn't understand. Even when translated into various languages, there are still discrepancies.

However, since its release, "The Great Tang Dynasty 1" has attracted countless Westerners, and even major Western media outlets have praised the film highly.

As a result, Europeans and Americans who watched this movie went on to buy books on Chinese history.

It once caused Chinese history books to sell out overseas.

Even when "The Great Tang Dynasty 1" was released, many Westerners were actually talking about history related to the Tang Dynasty on the streets.

If they weren't blond and blue-eyed, you'd think they were Chinese.

"Mr. Yu, who can guarantee winning an award? I just want to make a good film. As for winning an award, that's up to the jury," Cheng Sheng said calmly.

"That's true, look how confused I am," Yu Dong said with a smile.

Master Han smiled and said, "I believe in Xiao Cheng's ability. Since you dare to take it to Cannes, you must still have a chance. Even if you can't win an award, you can at least enter the main competition."

"Director Cheng, I heard you're writing a new script? Is that true?" After finishing their conversation about "Three Kingdoms," Yu Dong changed the subject.

Upon hearing this, Third Master Han looked at Cheng Sheng with a half-smile.

Cheng Sheng gave a wry smile. These two have such keen senses; how did they manage to smell it?
He didn't tell anyone about the new script; only Da Tian Tian somehow found out about it.

And these two actually found out too.

"Yes, I'm writing a new script."

Now that the other party knew, Cheng Sheng no longer tried to hide it.

"Is it still a historical drama?" Yu Dong asked with interest.

"That's it!"

"What do you mean by 'consider'?" Yu Dong and Han Sanye looked puzzled.

"This script wasn't actually what I wanted to write, mainly..."

Cheng Sheng told the two of them about his trip back to Xijiang before the Chinese New Year, his encounter with the leader in Changnan, and the leader's earnest request for him to write a film about the Red Army in Xijiang.

Both Master Han and Yu Dong fell silent upon hearing this.

Actually, the main reason they came here to find Cheng Sheng was because they knew that Cheng Sheng was writing a new screenplay and hoped to invest in it.

But if it's written for a high-ranking official, then they can't really participate in the filming.

"Red Army! Xiao Cheng, you must give it your all in this movie. I'm also looking forward to its release."

Third Master Han patted his shoulder and said in a heavy tone.

Previously, Han Sanye had approached Cheng Sheng, hoping that Cheng Sheng would co-direct a national tribute film with other directors, but Cheng Sheng declined at that time.

He was a little disappointed at the time, but now it seems like it was a good thing he refused, otherwise Cheng Sheng would not have had the opportunity to direct this film about the Red Army.

Han Sanye was very supportive of writing a movie about the Red Army in Xijiang.

As a veteran member of the Communist Party, he understood that generation all too well.
In those days, the Red Army in Xijiang endured immense hardship. A generation of young people from Xijiang risked their lives and shed their blood, carrying profound ideals and beliefs, to participate in the War of Resistance against Japan. From then on, the Red Army in Xijiang began to influence, change, and even determine the fate of the Chinese nation.

For their country, for their nation, for their ideals, and for their beliefs, they were not afraid of hardship and struggle. They truly shed their blood and sacrificed their lives, enduring hunger and cold, and facing bloodshed. They are truly national heroes.

Yu Dong said seriously, "Director Cheng, once your movie is finished, Bona Film Group can help you with distribution for free."

"Not bad, it seems that all filmmakers in China should learn from President Yu." Master Han nodded in satisfaction.

Third Master Han and Yu Dong left.

Cheng Sheng called Xing Aina over, explained some things to her, and then began to "go into seclusion" to produce the later stages of "Three Kingdoms".

Of course, Cheng Sheng was not completely cut off from outside information.

During his 'seclusion', he was still able to chat and eat with people outside.

For example, Jing Tian, ​​because she is taking the entrance exam for the Central Academy of Drama this year, has not taken on any acting roles and is instead focusing all her energy on the exam.

But because of this, Da Tian Tian also has plenty of time to harass Cheng Sheng.

Because they lived downstairs, Da Tiantian had to wake Cheng Sheng up every morning to have breakfast with her, which made the already tired Cheng Sheng very angry.

But she has powerful connections, and Cheng Sheng can't do anything about it.

Besides being harassed by Da Tiantian, he was also frequently called by Li Xiaoran and Zeng Li.

Zeng Li recently moved into the same residential complex as Cheng Sheng, which is right across from Cheng Sheng's apartment.

(End of this chapter)