This actor just wants to verify.

Chapter 554: "Whiplash" Premiere (Additional Chapter 38 for Alliance Leader Yi Yi Yi Ke)

People who go to the streets to ask for tickets to see Chen Kaige's new film are basically those who have taken a new look at him because of "Farewell My Concubine".

I didn't expect it to be something like this.

Before actually seeing the movie, some people knew that "The Promise" had a bad reputation after its release in China.

To put it nicely, it's polarized; to put it bluntly, it's rotten.

However, European movie fans generally believe that the Chinese people have no aesthetic sense and cannot accept high-end culture at all.

Now I took the shit bowl and took a bite, and found that it was really shit.

Not only were the audience dumbfounded, but the media also became very "unfriendly" the next day.

There is no difference between foreign media and domestic ones. If you use your connections and give them some red envelopes, they will also flatter you.

But the shit that is "The Promise" is really hard to swallow.

Robert Kohler, a Migo critic known for his sharp and forthright opinions, wrote a very frank review of the film, which was published the day after the premiere:
"This most expensive movie in China escapes gravity and logic."

"The film is a mixture of an almost farcical plot, second-rate CGI, some amazing set pieces, somewhat cartoonish martial arts, and an awkward international cast."

These are generally the common feelings of the journalists and the audience, and are very general.

A Chinese journalist working for a German radio station very artistically challenged Chen Kaige at the end of his report:
"At the end of your film, the heroine gets a chance to choose her life again; if you were given another chance to choose, would you handle this story in a more realistic way?"

He seemed very polite and the questions he asked were not sharp.

But the question was exactly the same as the one Liu Yan asked. I guess Chen Kaige would have a cerebral hemorrhage after reading it.

He can fool the domestic box office and lure the audience in.

His power overseas is simply not enough.

An old German film critic said seriously: "I am very disappointed. I can't find the shadow of Chen Kaige's films in The Promise, but I can see the shadow of many ordinary Chinese directors. Compared with Farewell My Concubine, The Promise is really much worse!"

Freddy Salt, a film critic from the Belgian magazine "Movie Magic", told reporters that the shooting techniques and expression methods of "The Promise" are extraordinary, and the visual effects are very impactful. However, due to language and cultural differences, he himself has difficulty understanding the specific content and plot.

In other words, what the hell are you shooting?

Hao Yun was looking at the collected newspapers in the hotel and laughing.

"So boring..." An Xiaoxi had no interest in these.

She has almost toured Berlin in the past few days.

It's either raining or snowing in Berlin, and there's nothing to see.

"Why don't I take you to the gun club today and teach you how to shoot with a pistol!" Hao Yun took out his "IPSC Practical Shooting Certification Certificate".

After joining the gun club in Hong Kong, he would go there to play whenever he had the chance.

This thing is quite sensitive, so it is not important whether it is verified or not.

The main reason is that there is no man who doesn't like guns.

Hao Yun has basically tried pistols, rifles, and shotguns, and seems to be quite good at it.

"Okay!" An Xiaoxi would be very happy as long as she could have some fun.

Aunt Liu didn't come with us this time. She was dealing with the decoration of the villa, and Hao Yun also asked her to handle the decoration.

Otherwise, girls would definitely not be allowed to shoot.

February 2th is Western Valentine's Day.

On this day, the famous Korean director Park Chan-wook held up a sign in front of the main venue of the Berlin Film Festival to protest and demand that the original domestic film quota system be maintained.

The front of the protest sign reads "Korean films are in danger", and the back reads "No Screen Quota = No Old Boy".

There have also been a lot of protests in Bangbang recently, with Bangbang movie stars such as Ahn Sung-ki, Park Joong-hoon, and Choi Min-sik all holding personal protest demonstrations.

Jang Dong-gun, who had come to Berlin to attend the European premiere of "The Promise", also expressed his dissatisfaction with the government's new film quota system at the press conference.

Of course, such protests are futile.

When the father tells his son to kneel down, how can the son not kneel down?
Then in the afternoon, at the same place and time as the European premiere of "The Promise" the day before, "Whiplash" officially premiered.

Chen Kaige didn't come...

Although Hao Yun was eagerly waiting, Chen Kaige still did not come to the premiere of Hao Yun's movie.

I would have my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon illuminates the ditch.

I saw that the green hills are more charming, and I expect that I should see you in Castle Peak.

Unexpectedly, I paid it in vain after all.

However, there was certainly no shortage of domestic media attending Hao Yun's film premiere.

They will definitely report this phenomenon. Hao Yun came to support your movie premiere as soon as possible - and that's on the premise that he has seen the public version in China.

But what about you?
You didn't even show up.

What is pattern and what is tolerance? You, Chen Kaige, really have none of them!
Just because Chen Kaige doesn’t come doesn’t mean others won’t come.

Chinese filmmakers participating in the exhibition, Chinese filmmakers selling films, basically all Chinese filmmakers who came here are here.

Even Jang Dong-gun and Hiroyuki Sanada attended the premiere.

This makes Chen Kaige seem even more narrow-minded.

The good network of contacts that Hao Yun has developed at major film festivals also played an important role today.

Filmmakers from all over the world flocked to the event, and some even brought entire crews to show their support for films such as "Hard Candy", "Drunken Power", "Crime Fiction", etc.

Some people came because of Hao Yun’s personal charm, while others were full of expectations for his movies.

Others want to see how powerful this strong competitor is.

Joseph, the Russian bear whom Hao Yun had met at the opening ceremony, brought dozens of people with him.

There are also a large number of Russian media, all of which are here to support Hao Yun.

There were so many filmmakers who made reservations to attend the premiere that there were fewer movie tickets available for sale.

It’s even harder to get a ticket than for “The Promise”.

Hao Yun didn't even carry out any form of publicity or distribute flyers.

It's not that he's drifting.

But the situation does not allow it.

Even if there are more spectators, what’s the point if you don’t have enough seats?

In fact, after Hao Yun arrived in Berlin, many film producers contacted him.

Some people hope to purchase the overseas copyright or overseas distribution rights of "Whiplash", and some are also interested in the adaptation rights.

But Hao Yun declined without exception.

Don’t be fooled by these people’s enthusiasm; they are actually here with the purpose of picking up bargains.

If you want to sell it at a high price, you have to wait until the feedback from the premiere comes out, or even until the movie wins an award.

Before the movie starts, as usual, the main creators go on stage to answer questions from the media and the audience.

In addition to Hao Yun, Feng Yuanzheng, and An Xiaoxi, the main creators of "Whiplash" also included producer Dong Ping, photographer Zhao Fei, and editor Zhang Yifan on the day of the premiere.

"According to the judges after watching the film, this movie is a movie that can stand up to the scrutiny of the audience. I would like to ask, Director Hao Yun, how do you view the role of audience attitudes in film art?"

"I think that the interaction between the audience and the film will allow the film to have a deeper level of discussion, which is also what I look forward to the most. My film is made for the audience, even the judges, they are my audience."

Hao Yun quickly answered the first question.

Unlike Chen Kaige who thinks the audience is foolish, Hao Yun hopes that the audience will like any script he gets.

It’s not that he loves these audiences so much, but because he wants to make money from everyone’s Mane.

“Why jazz?”

“I am not only a director, but also a music composer with a wide range of interests. I was studying jazz at the time, so I chose to use it as a medium.

The Central Conservatory of Music in China has given me great support. What I want to say is that China is not a music desert. It has a long history. Music has been around since ancient times...

If there is an opportunity, I hope to present a concert with erhu and suona during the next film festival. I am currently studying these two instruments. "

Hao Yun never forgets to promote Chinese culture.

Patriotism is a must, especially in front of outsiders.

Whatever problems arise at home is a family matter. Asking outsiders to judge the matter will make people look down upon you.

Even enemies despise those who betray their ancestors.

The media asked a lot of questions, and Hao Yun answered them all fluently, successfully satisfying everyone's curiosity.

However, I haven't started watching the movie yet, so there aren't many questions I can ask.

Everyone is waiting to see what the movie is about.

Therefore, when the time came, the scene immediately became quiet.

The screening of Whiplash finally began.

(End of this chapter)