Huayu 97: The Beginning of a Marriage Fraudulently

During the day, she practices with the dance troupe, and in the evening, she receives private tutoring from Julia at home.

Emma is growing at an astonishing rate.

Liu Xiaoli witnessed all of this.

However, this is also what Liu Xiaoli hopes to see.

Today, Liu Yifei and Emma have a mutually beneficial relationship.

Both of them grew very quickly as a result.

This is something many people dream of.

Time flew by, and the day for the start of filming for "Black Swan" arrived before we knew it.

Because of Chen Siyuan's friendship with Ronald Meyer.

Filming for "Black Swan" began at Universal Studios.

Chen Siyuan, Merrick, Ronald Meyer, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, and others were all present to witness the launch of "Black Swan".

Darren Aronofsky is not yet a famous director in Hollywood.

His more famous works include "Pi," which won the Best Feature Film Director Award at the 14th Sundance Film Festival, and "Requiem for a Dream," which is very distinctive.

Ronald Meyer also suggested to Chen Siyuan that they choose a famous director to make the film.

They also have the resources to invite famous directors to make films.

Even Spielberg could be an option.

Spielberg was also one of Chen Siyuan's drinking buddies in Hollywood.

However, Chen Siyuan and Merrick trusted Darren Aronofsky very much.

And Darren Aronofsky did not disappoint.

An expert will know if there is one as soon as he takes action.

Darren Aronofsky's cinematic language is very distinctive.

His camera work immediately caught the eye of many big names.

Chen Siyuan was well aware that Darren Aronofsky's greatest strength lay in his profound exploration of human nature and the limits of psychology!
What's most remarkable is his exceptional ability to balance art and commerce.

The original timeline of "Black Swan" not only received a Golden Lion nomination at the Venice Film Festival, but also proved its market appeal with a box office of $1.1 million.

This is rare and precious.

This is also why Chen Siyuan still chose Darren Aronofsky to direct "Black Swan".

"Jack, looks like you made the right choice again. This Darren is something else; his use of the camera is very interesting!"

Ronald Meyer said, somewhat shocked.

This global bigwig is no fool; he's got real skills.

"Ronald, Darren's talent extends far beyond just camera work!"

Chen Siyuan smiled, but didn't elaborate.

Ronald Meyer smiled and didn't ask any further questions.

Ronald Meyer has seen all kinds of directors.

"Jack, wanna come to my office for a drink?"

Ronald Meyer extended an invitation.

"Of course!"

Chen Siyuan readily agreed.

Merrick, on the other hand, stayed behind.

Merrick is the nominal general manager of Miramax.

But in Ronald Mayer's eyes, there was only Chen Siyuan.

Merrick didn't care. The face was given to him by Chen Siyuan, but he had to earn the substance himself.

"So Jack, are you planning to use 'Black Swan' to compete for the Oscars next year? I see you even hired Julia Roberts' niece, are you planning to have her help you campaign for votes?"

Ronald Meyer hand-ground a cup of coffee for Chen Siyuan.

Chen Siyuan nodded. "That's been considered. Also, Emma's performance was indeed quite good, and she's a great match for the role of Lily, which will add a lot to the film." "Universal can provide you with some access depending on the situation."

Chen Siyuan understood what Ronald Meyer meant.

Universal will also have films vying for Oscars, and if they have a good chance of winning, they will naturally focus on Universal's own films.

However, if Universal's Oscar-nominated films are disappointing, Universal can provide some resources to Chen Siyuan.

Many films compete for the Oscars every year, but for these Hollywood moguls, they don't need to wait until the last minute to find out the results.

Ronald Meyer didn't discuss the movie with Chen Siyuan afterward; instead, he consulted Chen Siyuan about some legal matters.

As a large and powerful company, Global Pharma is also involved in a variety of lawsuits.

Although Universal also has its own legal department.

However, Ronald Mayer trusted Chen Siyuan more.

They are drinking buddies, but also, in a sense, a community of shared interests.

Although Chen Siyuan has not returned to the United States for many years, his reputation as a walking federal lawyer has not faded.

All of Ronald Meyer's legal questions can be answered by Chen Siyuan.

This is also why Ronald Meyer values ​​Chen Siyuan and is willing to provide him with support.

The filming of "Black Swan" went relatively smoothly.

Liu Yifei and Emma's performances are getting better and better.

The bond between the two continued.

Emma tried every means to outdo Liu Yifei.

Therefore, she also made the most of her time to learn from her aunt Julia.

However, Liu Yifei was also desperately trying to prevent Emma from overtaking her.

After a series of successes, Liu Yifei was proud.

She wouldn't allow herself to be overshadowed by Emma, ​​who was even younger than her.

Darren Aronofsky is particularly skilled at coaching actors.

He also accurately grasped the psychology of Liu Yifei and Emma.

Thanks to Darren Aronofsky's efforts, both Liu Yifei and Emma presented their best selves.

When the film crew finished filming at Universal Studios and moved on to the New York Dance Company...

Chen Siyuan watched some rough cuts by Darren Aronofsky.

Surprise!

Chen Siyuan is certain that Liu Yifei and Emma's performances have surpassed those of Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis.

Under Darren Aronofsky's direction, Liu Yifei's Nina appears more conflicted, while Emma Watson's Lily is more three-dimensional.

The two of them truly complemented each other.

Another person who surprised Chen Siyuan was Liu Xiaoli.

As the dance director of "Black Swan", Liu Xiaoli has a lot to do.

However, she still performed her role in the film brilliantly.

Chen Siyuan felt that this was the Liu Xiaoli from the original timeline.

In the movie, the two versions of Liu Xiaoli from different time periods merge into one.

His career setbacks, his expectations for his daughter, and his somewhat abnormally strict manner
And this is just a clip, not the final cut!

After the crew returned to the New York Dance Company, the natural next step was to film scenes related to ballet practice and performances.

Ralph Fiennes is a quintessential British actor; his body language and facial micro-expressions are textbook examples.

Moreover, he was able to set aside his pride and learn about ballet.

More importantly, he can be an English gentleman.

Chen Siyuan didn't want Liu Yifei to suffer a loss.

The results proved that Chen Siyuan's choice was correct. (End of Chapter)