Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 60: Ginger is still spicier when old

第58届威尼斯国际电影节的举办时间在8月29日至9月8日，曹阳的电影选在了9月5日进行首映。

At the premiere, Cao Yang thought that the foreigners he knew would not come to avoid suspicion, but he didn't expect that they didn't care about it at all.

There was still half an hour before the movie started. Chen Guo and Xun Ge'er, who came to support the movie, had just sat down. They were still expressing their admiration for the fact that Cao Yang's premiere was held in a theater with more than 500 people, which was really impressive.

As I was muttering to myself, I saw a group of people walking into the theater, followed by many reporters.

The leader was a handsome old Italian man who looked very imposing.

"That's Nanni Moretti, the president of the jury."

Chen Guo was stunned for a moment, then said in a tone full of envy.

"Chairman of the jury?"

Brother Xun opened his eyes wide, opened his mouth slightly, and looked surprised.

Is Cao Yang so honorable? The chairman of the jury came to attend the premiere in person.

Oh, it seems that Xie Fei and the then chairman of the jury went to the premiere in Berlin last time.

“Of the people following behind, I only know Taylor Hackford, who is also a member of this year’s jury,” Chen Guo said with emotion.

Look at their grand display, I'm so envious.

Cao Yang went over to greet him. He was already acquainted with Nanni Moretti from previous gatherings. The foreigner had no idea what it meant to be low-key.

Look at the people Nanni Moretti introduced.

Taylor Hackford, an American director who has directed "Gangsters" and "The Devil's Advocate", is a member of the jury.

Jeanne Balibar, French actress, jury member.

Celia Love, Argentinian actress, jury member.

Verbeek-Wendlöf, Danish female producer and jury member.

Including Nanni Moretti, there are a total of seven jury members at this year's Venice Film Festival, and five of them are here this time.

Moreover, Cao Yang also noticed a detail that he had not expected before. There were seven people on the jury, and three of them were women. This was definitely good news for female directors or films about women.

If there is no official Venice spokesperson among these people, it would be fun to watch if they all united.

However, as long as Alberto Barbara, president of the Venice Film Festival, is not confused, at least two or three of the seven members of the jury will represent the official will.

So many female judges were invited this year. It seems that what Mark Muller said was right. Alberto Barbara just wanted to promote the female director from Sammo Hilary's family.

After Cao Yang asked these people to take their seats, before he could think about Nanni Moretti's intention, he saw Mark Muller coming with several members of the organizing committee.

"That's Mark Mueller, who was promoted to artistic director of the Venice Film Festival at the beginning of the year. He is the third person in the festival and is responsible for the film selection of the entire festival. Previously, he was in charge of the Asian film selection."

Chen Guo murmured in a low voice. He once again envied Cao Yang, whose network of contacts was really extensive.

Xun Ge'er covered his mouth with his hands. This is the real powerful person in Venice. The jury members change every year, but the official No. 3 person does not change every year.

"Director Cao is really famous."

Chen Guo nodded with a complicated expression. Even if the Sunglasses King from Hong Kong came, he might not have the connections in Venice, right?

They were all old acquaintances. After exchanging greetings with them, Cao Yang led them to their seats.

Lao Ma suddenly said in a low voice in Chinese: "Before the movie starts, let's talk briefly about domestic violence against women. After the movie is over, let's appeal to the media to protect women's rights and dignity."

Cao Yang nodded thoughtfully. When the time was almost up, Cao Yang took the microphone and walked onto the stage.

"Hello everyone, I am Cao Yang, the director of this film. Before the film is officially screened, I have a few words to say. Domestic violence is a widespread and far-reaching problem, both in Europe and around the world.

According to statistics, the number of victims of domestic violence in Europe last year increased by 8% compared to the previous year, which is a terrible number.

It is not just a cold statistical number. Last year, more women were beaten, injured, threatened or even murdered by their so-called husbands, boyfriends or partners. What a terrible phenomenon!

But it is happening around your relatives and friends. We women must unite, form mutual aid organizations, and resolutely say no to this inhumane practice!

I sincerely hope that through my film, more women will learn to resist and have the courage to resist. That will be my biggest original intention! Thank you everyone. "

If someone asked Cao Yang how he knew the figure of 8% so well, haha, how could he know? Anyway, domestic violence in Europe is increasing year by year. As for the exact number, who cares?

"Hua Hua Hua..."

The audience who had paid for tickets to watch the movie were not disgusted by Cao Yang's speech. Instead, they applauded vigorously.

This is probably related to the theme of the movie written when the official introduction was made: resisting domestic violence and giving women more dignity.

Therefore, many of the people who bought tickets to watch the movie were female audiences.

The female judges, in particular, stood up excitedly and led the enthusiastic applause. As expected of actors and producers, they knew how to become the focus of reports more easily in front of reporters.

"Director Cao's lecture was really great." Brother Xun's hands turned red from clapping.

Chen Guo nodded thoughtfully. The focus was on women again. It seemed that this young director was very good at making movies from a female perspective.

The movie began to show, and as the plot unfolded, the heroine who was being abused went from being expressionless and hopeless to following the footsteps of the hero, and her emotions gradually fluctuated.

The movie was halfway through, and the audience hadn't heard a single line from the male and female protagonists.

"No lines?"

Xun Ge'er was puzzled. Is Yu Feihong's acting good? It seems that she has gone from a blank expressionless performance to showing some emotions now. Is her acting good?
Then, as the plot progresses, Yu Feihong's transformation can be easily seen. She is no longer that wooden figure, but becomes flesh and blood, with emotions and desires.

“It’s very tense.”

Chen Guo said beside Xun Ge'er, "This actress is amazing. She performed smoothly without any stiffness or deliberateness."

asshole!

Xun Ge'er's mental state was in turmoil at the moment, and he didn't know who he was scolding.

From looking down on others at the beginning, to gradually praising them, to feeling a little pressure, and finally wanting to curse.

This woman Yu Feihong is not a good person!
Xun Ge'er thought to herself that she was still too naive. She couldn't tell the difference between east, west, south and north after being praised a few times. With such acting skills, how could she have the nerve to say that her acting was not good!
Bad woman!
She wanted to lower her guard and not let herself see her as a competitor.

As for the acting skills that Yu Feihong showed in the movie, Xun Ge'er believes that it is possible for him to achieve it, but it is very difficult.

It probably takes full dedication and repeated polishing. Both the director and the actors need to have enough time and patience to be able to perform like this.

"Hua Hua Hua..."

After the movie ended, applause broke out again, this time lasting longer.

"Who is this actor? His acting is amazing!"

Chen Guo said to himself, "And the movie, the director really put in a lot of effort and used so many camera languages ​​to tell the story. No, I have to watch it a few more times. There are many places where I always feel that there are foreshadowings."

When the applause died down, Cao Yang went on stage again.

(End of this chapter)