Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 258: 500 Million! Or Euros! We Are in the Middle of a Culture War!

Chapter 258: 500 Million! Or Euros! We Are in the Middle of a Culture War!
Sleepless nights and restless days.

Ma Xun and Yuan Yuan had an in-depth communication and were very close.

If they were to win an award in the country, they wouldn't dare to do this.

But now... Yuanyuan is still weak and can’t bear it anymore, so she tries to find something to say.

"It seems that the problem this time is the tall buildings?"

"Yes."

"But, it's strange, why don't they want to see the tall buildings in our country?"

“This is a very deep topic.”

"Ah? That's not the case. Aren't those buildings right there? There will definitely be people from Europe who see them, right?"

"That's not necessarily true... Yuanyuan, let me ask you a question. Do you think these Europeans and Americans understand China or not?"

"This... doesn't seem to be something you understand. Isn't it common sense that there is a gap between Eastern and Western cultures?"

"But sometimes, 'common sense' itself is artificially created."

"Ah? You mean... they understand?"

“Have you ever seen 007?”

"I have seen it... Didn't you use the name Ma Bangde before?"

When Yuanyuan talked about this, she found it very interesting. Thinking about it now, the fake identity that Ma Xun had created before was really very interesting.

Ma Xun asked seriously, "Have you seen the first two episodes of 007?"

"This... is too old, but I know it's the one starring Sean Connery."

"Yes, but do you know the villain in the movie and the director of these two movies?"

"This……"

"In fact, the villains in both films are Chinese."

"what?"

Yuanyuan swore that she had never heard of these before.

Once people encounter something that breaks common sense, they will be very surprised.

"Aren't villains usually Russian?"

What Yuanyuan said is true, but the first two episodes of "007" are really different.

Ma Xun smiled and gave a brief explanation.

The first episode of "007" is called "DR`No", which translates to Dr. No, but actually means "Dr. No".

Even this image without a doctorate is very Chinese.

The actor himself is white, but he wears a Zhongshan suit and has his hair combed back, and even his makeup is to deliberately make his eyes smaller.

The most important thing is that his words and actions are exactly like a Green Gang boss.

Not only him, but also his men, several female characters, or those who have sex with Bond, although they are all white women, it is obvious that they all have Chinese-style makeup and hairstyle, just like the big stars in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s.

This movie is in the eyes of us Chinese.

Most Chinese people think that these are just foreigners and it’s normal.

But in the eyes of Europeans and Americans, these villains are Chinese.

How does this movie grasp Chinese elements so well?
The reason is very simple. The director is a British who grew up in Shanghai.

His father was an officer in the police station, and he had come into contact with many Green Gang bosses since he was a child.

Those who truly understand this movie will think that "Dr. No" is actually Du Yuesheng.

Of course, this is just a guess.

After Ma Xun explained this, Yuanyuan almost understood.

"Are they doing this on purpose? Are they deliberately not letting more Europeans and Americans understand China?"

"Yes."

Ma Xun nodded, because this was the truth.

It was as if more than 20 years later, Chinese and American netizens had a big account settlement on a certain platform.

It should be said that Europe and the United States have done an excellent job in controlling public opinion.

Ordinary people in Europe and the United States are actually living in a huge information cocoon.

"Why is this happening?"

"Of course it's all about interests."

"But, what benefits might there be?"

"That's a lot, I can't even tell you all about it, but I can tell you one interesting thing."

"What, what? Tell me now."

Yuanyuan really likes listening to Ma Xun say these things, she thinks it is very interesting.

"India."

"Huh? It seems to be similar to the UK."

"It's like this. There is a Dalit group in India. There are a lot of people from the lower caste group. These Dalits are very unfriendly to us Chinese. They are like this because they think we Chinese are too wasteful."

"Waste? What did we waste?"

"There has always been a saying among the Dalit community that we Chinese have two taps in our houses. When one tap is turned on, Ganges water will flow out, and when the other tap is turned on, cow urine will flow out. These are sacred things that are out of their reach."

With a chuckle, Yuanyuan rolled over on the bed laughing.

He laughed and retorted, "That's impossible. Who would think that?"

Ma Xun did not laugh, but continued to speak seriously: "Dalits have received almost no education. They are engaged in the lowest and dirtiest jobs. The upper castes can play with them or kill them at will without being punished by law."

In an instant, Yuanyuan stopped smiling, and she felt a chill in her heart.

She got it.

But it seemed difficult for her to express it because it might take a long speech.

"The Europeans and Americans do this on purpose... This is simply horrible."

Yuanyuan only said this much, but it is really terrifying when you think about it carefully.

Ma Xun took her into his arms again, “I don’t mean to scare you, but we are in a global cultural war, and if we lose, our future may be worse than that of the Dalits.

But I am sure we will not lose, because what those guys did actually created two enemies.

One is us, and the other is an ordinary person in their country.”

After hearing this, Yuanyuan felt much better, "Well, I believe you, absolutely believe you."

In fact, Yuanyuan almost said "love" at this moment, but unfortunately she replaced it with "believe".

This should be in line with the current situation, right?

Yuanyuan is such a little coward.

Ma Xun actually had many more "stories" that he hadn't told yet, but he also felt that he had already scared Yuanyuan just now.

What actually happened was even more horrific than what just happened.

Ma Xun has heard stories about Chinese people who went to India to help the Dalits, but ended up returning home with severe depression... Those stories are simply unbelievable.

Also, everyone knows that the water of the Ganges River in India is dirty, but not many people know what the water of the Ganges River in Bangladesh is like.

Black, pure black river water.

Not to mention the smell and the complex and ever-changing periodic table of elements.

In fact, this is how easy it is to control public opinion and information. To put it simply, as long as you don’t report anything, no one will know.

It’s the same principle as in some countries where if the word “additives” is not written on food packaging, then there are no additives.

Looking at Yuanyuan in his arms, Ma Xun decided to end the topic as he had said too much.

With a beauty in my arms, a night of spring is worth a thousand gold.

Gently kiss her forehead, eyes, nose...

"Oh, you... I just won the Best Newcomer Award. If I won the Best Actress Award, you would..." He couldn't say the following words.

Yuanyuan likes it in her heart, but says no.

Ma Xun laughed and said, "You mean, you can win the Best Actress award?"

This statement is a bit too much, although the point of the complaint is very accurate.

"Ma Xun!" Yuan Yuan couldn't help but punch him with her little fist, "My acting is bad, but you don't have to say it out loud."

After saying this, she even laughed.

Ma Xun actually likes this point about Yuan Yuan, which is that she knows her true situation, her lack of strength and her small ambitions.

Very self-aware.

But he also said, "It's just a movie queen. If there's a chance in the future, I'll get you one."

If someone else said this, they would definitely be criticized for being shameless.

But if Ma Xun tells it, no one in the entertainment industry will disbelieve it. Yuan Yuan shook her head, "With my ability, I can't win the Best Actress award. If I win, I will definitely be scolded. It's better not to win it. Besides, if I win the Best Actress award, Sister Hao Ming will be so angry that she will die."

In fact, so many award ceremonies have already proved one thing.

Winning an award has nothing to do with ability.

Even more than 6 years later, the Oscars were won for "Anola," but you have to know that this movie won 5 out of nominations.

What is the value of this?

"The Godfather", regarded as a classic by countless people, only won an Oscar for the third time.

But when it comes to Hao Ling, the two of them have strange expressions.

"Are you targeting her?"

"She didn't have the right opportunity at that time. Forget it, let's not talk about her."

As for winning the Best Actress award in the future... we’ll talk about it later.

……

In fact, "The Bicycle Thief" came to the Berlin Film Festival.

These awards are really not won in vain.

The next day, the media had a stir.

"'Seventeen Years Old Bicycle' wins the Silver Bear!"

“There are many new talents in Chinese films!”

"Wang Xiaoshuai talks about the making of this film..."

This was considered the second place at the Berlin Film Festival, and the media was of course very happy.

Wang Xiaoshuai is really busy and reporters from all walks of life never let him go.

This guy was also very happy. Although he had won awards before, those were all small awards.

The Berlin Film Festival is an A-level film festival and one of the three largest in Europe.

In this day and age, the gold content is really high.

With such high gold content, of course the key point lies in the "gold"!

Germany has handed the matter over to Fes Akin, but other countries can still do something about it.

A British guy offered 20 pounds.

Ma Xun simply told him to get lost.

A French guy offered 30 euros.

Ma Xun was not polite either.

Until, Bertelsmann, which had previously worked with Ma Xun and Yang Yuying.

This guy asked for a high price.

The copyrights of the four countries of Britain, France, Spain and Italy total 200 million euros!
This is not bad.

The movie "The Bicycle Thief" only cost about 3 million RMB, which Ma Xun had stolen from her by trickery and force.

Now it changes hands for 200 million euros.

Wow, the current exchange rate is nearly 1600 million!

5 times!

The key point is that this time we are putting skyscrapers into the movie.

And it’s not over yet.

Ma Xun has actually been selling the movie "Battle Royale".

Anyway, he bought all the overseas copyrights for $200 million.

Kenta Fukasaku was short of money at that time, and this money was enough for him to make the movie.

Therefore, Bertelsmann showed enough sincerity towards this movie.

The copyright for the rest of Europe was acquired for 300 million euros.

This business is really good!

In fact, Ma Xun also wanted to try to sell the movie to Russia.

Don't think the market there is bad, it's actually quite good.

Ma Xun remembered that there was a Russian version of the movie "The Promise".

It's bad, but Brother Chen Kai must have made a lot of money, and the ones who lost money are the investors at most.

During this trip to Berlin, Ma Xun was not just spending time with Yuanyuan.

He made more than 500 million euros on this trip.

Of course it’s tens of thousands, including the Silver Bear Award and bonus.

Ma Xun gave all the bonuses to Wang Xiaoshuai, Yuanyuan, the two male protagonists, and Gong Li.

Let’s just divide it up.

In fact, the newcomer award has its own prize money, about 5 marks.

Now is a transition period for the euro, but Germany is still using the original mark.

Don't worry too much about these small details.

Ma Xun is so generous, our creative team is naturally very happy.

Wang Xiaoshuai said that from now on, he would do whatever Mr. Ma said!
Ma Xun just laughed and nodded.

In future awards, we men will have more say.

This is the end of our European trip.

Ma Xun brought money, Wang Xiaoshuai brought awards, and Yuanyuan brought full of positive energy... No, they were also awards.

Everyone returned home.

Finally arrived at the airport.

My goodness, the reporters just surrounded us.

Interestingly, Yuanyuan became the focus.

Anyway, there are more reporters in front of her than Wang Xiaoshuai.

Because of this incident, it seems that Yuanyuan didn't win the Best Newcomer Award, but the Best Actress Award.

She couldn't help but look for Ma Xun.

I really want to ask him if it was you who did it.

Of course Ma Xun ran away first.

In fact, Yuanyuan was already quite popular before, and won the Newcomer Award at the three major European film festivals.

It allows her to take a step further.

Look, I am also a talented actress, not just a vase!
Ma Xun had just left the airport when he received a call.

"Masan, we've heard about that movie here, too."

what?
The mountain of Toho?
This guy also had his eyes on "The Bicycle Thief".

To be honest, Ma Xun personally thinks that based on the box office of this movie in Europe, it would be difficult to earn back the cost of the copyright.

That's true.

But you have to understand that with the gilding of a film festival, those international film dealers have to add a higher price.

You have to add it. If you don’t, you’re not giving face to the film festival!
Now in Japan...

Okay!

Isn't this an opportunity to cheat people that's right in front of you?

"Mr. Dashan, we have always had a very pleasant cooperation. Of course, there is no problem on my side. It all depends on your sincerity."

Come on, how much money do you Dongbao want to pay?
Dashan was so happy that he kept saying he wanted to come to China again.

That’s not bad, let’s have a good chat.

Although the copyright price has not been discussed in detail yet, it will start at at least US$150 million.

Ma Xun really made a lot of money this time.

But for now, I'd better go home and have some rest.

When people are busy, they really work around the clock.