Rebirth In Hollywood

"The French are the real Nazis, and they still enjoy it!"

This is what Lars von Trier told a Danish journalist after his expulsion from the Cannes Film Festival.

After his remarks in the interview were reported, he was criticized by almost all media from North America to continental Europe to Germany, but the Danish director seems to have no regrets.

"Very proud to be listed as persona non grata at the Cannes Film Festival, in the end history will tell us that we are all Nazis."

Lars von Trier confronted the French media on this point, and the two sides fought a battle of words in the air.

After issuing a stern statement, Ryan was too lazy to pay attention to this kind of jumping clown. As the chairman of the jury, he had too many things to do during the film festival. In addition to the routine watching the participating films, he also had to attend Cannes. Some of the festival's official events, such as 'Cannes Chinese Film Night'.

This year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chinese films. The Cannes Film Festival officially organized this celebration for the 100th anniversary of Chinese films. Because a large-scale press conference was held in advance, and it has a special significance, the Chinese film industry is very important. The night's event attracted a lot of people's attention. As soon as it got dark, a long team of reporters gathered at the entrance of the beach at the Carlton Hotel, where it was held.

After all, this is an official event held by Cannes. Not only Chinese filmmakers participating in the festival will participate, but some heavyweight stars have also received invitations from the Cannes Film Festival board of directors.

When Ryan appeared on the beach with Pierre Jean, the director of the film festival's board of directors, it was no exaggeration to say that he completely stole the limelight from today's protagonists - film workers from China. The scene became extremely chaotic, and even the hotel security staff and the media pushed and quarreled with each other, and the security staff even led the wolf dog out. Only let him move step by step to the entrance of the front row.

Even so, those reporters did not spare Ryan, especially several Chinese reporters. The Chinese star who threw away the interview was literally rushing in front of him with the speed of the hurdler who made a big splash in Athens last year.

certainly. The question they are most concerned about is whether Chinese films can win awards.

"Mr. Jenkins, as we all know, you have always liked Chinese culture."

Compared with the last time they went to China to hold the premiere, these entertainment reporters have already possessed the spirit of paparazzi. "Can you comment on the Chinese films participating in the competition? Will they win awards?"

As for what Ryan said about not publicly evaluating the participating films, they were selectively forgotten by them.

"Cyan Red, Underworld and The Last Days, like the other entries,

All are excellent works. "Ryan's words are definitely clichés." Regardless of whether they can win the prize or not, there are three films in the competition unit at the same time, which shows that Chinese films already have a strong competitiveness. "

"So you think "The Last Days" is also a Chinese movie?" Immediately, Chinese reporters caught the details of Ryan's words that he didn't pay much attention to.

"Isn't that a Chinese movie?" Ryan shook his head in disbelief.

After speaking, he immediately turned around and walked into the venue, not giving those reporters a chance to ask sensitive questions.

"Hello, Ryan."

As soon as he entered the brightly lit beach venue, a fairly familiar Chinese actress walked up to him, and Ryan shook her hand gently, "Hello, Zhang."

Except for the pigeon? Wu. Among the Chinese directors and movie stars present, the one who really had an intersection with him was the international chapter.

Since you are here. There must be social entertainment. In public, Ryan rarely makes rude behaviors. When the international chapter offered to help him introduce filmmakers from China, Ryan did not refuse.

Although some people's faces are relatively unfamiliar, they have always heard of their names in previous lives, such as director Yang Dechang, Wang Xiaoshuai, Lu Chuan, Du Qifeng, actors Liang Jiahui, Zhang Zhen, Lin Xilei, Gao Yuanyuan and so on.

Of course, he basically just nodded. These people are basically of no value to him.

"Mr Jenkins."

Dove? Wu looked at Ryan with complicated eyes. Two of his most brilliant films in Hollywood came from his collaboration with Jenkins Pictures. Ryan shook his hand, "John, I heard you've returned to China?"

"Yes, I'm planning to make a war epic."

After listening to Bai Ge? Wu finished speaking, Ryan nodded, "I wish you good luck."

The works below the other party basically have no value in introducing North America. Ryan had a simple conversation with him, and then turned his eyes back to the international chapter who had been following him.

And the big-nosed actor who talked to the international chapter seemed a little embarrassed to see Ryan's expression.

Ryan knew that he had a relationship with himself, but he didn't care about the other party at all. He shook it on Jack Chen's outstretched hand, nodded lightly, and walked to the place where the Hollywood people gathered, which was his. camp.

Jack Chen has been in Hollywood for so many years. Through the position of the supporting role in "Rush Hour", he is about to get the protagonist of "Around the World in Eighty Days", which is a mega-production invested by Disney at 110 million US dollars. This project is about to be approved. Ryan's project was not only cut off by Ryan, but Disney also canceled the cooperation agreement with him on "Flying Dragon", and even caused him to be blacklisted by Hollywood for non-cooperation.

However, no matter what he thinks, it means nothing to Ryan, the status gap between the two is too far.

This kind of movie that throws blood on the street and loses hundreds of millions of dollars in a short period of time, Ryan will definitely not let it appear in his company.

Besides, in the past life Jack Chen, in addition to breaking into the popular areas of Hollywood, the films that were successful in North America all existed as supporting roles. From the "Rush Hour" series to the later "Kung Fu Dream", he was giving Black and white as supporting roles.

"Have you gained anything?"

Just as Ryan sat in a chair, Harvey Weinstein came over and sat next to him, "Harvey, which movie did you like?"

"Not yet." Harvey Weinstein shook his head, "Someone recommended "The Promise" to me, but I don't understand what the movie is about?"

"Have you seen it, Ryan?" He looked this way.

Ryan shook his head slowly. He had seen this film in his previous life, and naturally he will not have any interest in this life. Maybe this film is really a film for future audiences, as some film critics have touted, but its It is indeed not pleasing to the current audience. To be precise, he has not seen a few people in the future saying that "The Promise" is very beautiful and classic.

Some people are doomed to rely on a movie for a lifetime.

After staying for about half an hour, Ryan said goodbye and left. The circle he was in was separated by a Pacific Ocean from the Chinese film circle. Selection is not an issue either.

Even if it's just soy sauce, there are many people who want to appear in big Hollywood productions.

For this aspect, Ryan also has some preliminary plans. For example, "Transformers", which is about to be put on the agenda by Disney, he intends to appropriately join a Chinese supporting role with a limited role. He can find one from Sam's classmates. A few minutes of footage with a few lines would be fine.

North America and the Western world are still major movie markets, and Chinese elements can be added, but the principle of moderation must be maintained. The most important thing is to give the opposite media enough hype and propaganda.

Maybe the heroine of "Qinghong" is a good choice? The image is okay, and it is a bit famous on the other side of the ocean. Although it is definitely not as good as the international chapter, the selling point of the movie is not in this regard.

When he returned to the hotel, Ryan asked John to write down this matter. After the crew started preparations, he would have someone contact International Zhang and Gao Yuanyuan separately, and then we would see the specific situation.

Although the 'Chinese Movie Night' has aroused the hype of the Chinese media, it is only a small episode for the Cannes Film Festival. As the films entered into the competition section are released one after another, this year's Cannes Film Festival has also entered the final selection. stage.

In the most influential media in France, you can see traces of the public relations of the various crews everywhere. The film's promotions, advertisements and applauded comments emerge in an endless stream, and the luxurious parties near the Corniche are one after another. Direct participation, but everyone has a social circle, and indirect influence is everywhere.

"On the attribution of the Palme d'Or."

At the final cake-sharing meeting, Ryan directly expressed his opinion, "My first choice is Brokeback Mountain."

"But Ann Lee just won the Palme d'Or a few years ago."

French female director Agnès Varda put forward a different opinion, "I think Brokeback Mountain can be awarded, but the Palme d'Or is better to choose other films, such as "Children."

"The problem is that there is a big gap between this film and Brokeback Mountain."

Hilary Swank, who was sitting on the side, said, "I think Brokeback Mountain is the most suitable choice for the Palme d'Or."

"I think so too," echoed Javier Bardem from Spain, Penelope Cruz's boyfriend.

"In all films."

Another judge, American writer Tony Morrison, said, "Brokeback Mountain is the best."

In the end, five of the nine judges chose "Brokeback Mountain", including Ryan, the chairman of the jury. The Palme d'Or has no suspense at all. According to the basic principle of dividing the cake, this film will not be awarded again. For other heavyweight awards, Ryan chose to vote with his feet in the subsequent selection. Anyway, the heaviest award has already been won.

Although he made some small moves in private, "Brokeback Mountain" is indeed the best one among the films in this competition, and it is also the most popular Palme d'Or predicted by the media. (To be continued) ()