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Chapter 312 Advice

Chapter 312 Advice
For other works, Liu Jin wouldn't care who directs them at all.

But he was more interested in "Before Sunrise".

"Director Xiahou, do you think Isabelle Adjani is up to the task?"

"Amos!"

Adjani scolded playfully.

Despite being over forty, her youthful charm and coquettishness made Liu Jin's heart pound.

Patrick thought for a moment and said, "Isabelle Adjani has already directed two films. The first one, 'Margot,' was rushed into because she wasn't prepared. She didn't handle either the script or the filming well, resulting in an unstable rhythm and a somewhat chaotic plot. But in the second one, although Jeunet helped, Adjani still managed to make some contributions."

Her uniquely feminine sensitivity makes her works resonate more deeply with people.

Before Sunrise is a simple story, but more importantly, it's about the delicate emotional entanglements between the male and female protagonists.

I believe she can do it well!

Liu Jin nodded and smiled, "Alright, I have no problem, as long as Ms. Bella approves."

“Of course, Béa and I have communicated many times.”

Ajani said with a smile.

"There's something wrong with you."

"how?"

"I have a feeling that you've succeeded in some kind of conspiracy."

"No, no, I really love this story..."

Adjani looks perfectly normal.

If it were an ordinary person, Liu Jin might have actually believed it.

But this is Isabelle Adjani!
A Cannes Best Actress winner!
Patrick suddenly said, "Adjani, your acting has deteriorated. Although your attempt to cover up your true intentions was well-acted, it was a bit stiff."

"Have it?"

Patrick nodded vigorously. "Very obvious."

"Hehehe, okay, I admit it."

"Admit what?"

“Emmanuel said he wanted Amos to play the male lead, and I was very interested.”

"what?"

"Many people see Amos as having a rebellious personality. I'm curious how he'll handle the character of Jack? The Jack in the book is gentle, yet has some of America's boyish charm. How will you portray that?"

"I did not agree to be the male lead."

"But I heard that Leonardo DiCaprio volunteered to play the male lead."

"Let him die..."

Liu Jin genuinely didn't know anything about this.

Upon hearing this, he flew into a rage!
I treat you like a brother, and you want to cheat on me?
Patrick was taken aback at first, but then realized that Adjani was joking.

This is really a joke!

The total investment for "Before Sunrise" was only five million, which wasn't even enough to pay half of Leonardo DiCaprio's salary.

Moreover, given Leonardo DiCaprio's current status, it's impossible for him to star in such a low-budget film.

The key point is that the main character is also named Jack.

He's desperately trying to shake off Jack's shadow.

"Amos and Leonardo are friends?"

"Okay."

"It's not just okay, the two of them caused quite a stir in Cannes this year."

Patrick immediately became interested.

He was genuinely unaware of this year's Cannes Film Festival because he was on set filming a movie called "Dead Poems".

Because this film is going to be submitted to the Berlin Film Festival in February.

So after filming wrapped, he was busy editing and had no idea what was happening outside.

Liu Jin half-covered his face and said with a bitter smile, "Ajani, it's all in the past, it's all over..."

An impulsive act in May—playing with water guns with Leonardo DiCaprio at the beach—will later become a dark chapter in Liu Jin's history.

Patrick couldn't help but burst into laughter after hearing Adjani's brief explanation of the matter.

……

After the main course was finished, dessert was served.

Patrick suddenly said, "Amos, I've read your book, *Life Is Beautiful*."

"what?"

"A very beautiful story, very sad, but also very beautiful... Adjani, you don't need to think about it anymore, you can't control it."

He glanced at Adjani, then continued, “My mother has a friend, I don’t know if you’ve heard of him, Ernest G. Hepner, a German Jew. Oh, I forgot to mention, I’m Jewish too.”

In 1939, he and his mother went to Shanghai, and did not leave China until 1949.

He left behind many memoirs about the lives of refugees in Shanghai during that period, and I was fortunate enough to hear him tell stories from that time.

He could never forget the tolerance and kindness of the Chinese people until his death.

So after reading your book, I was deeply moved. That's why I asked Isabelle Adjani to introduce us.

"It was an honor."

Patrick smiled and said softly, "That would be our honor."

"It lets us know that in a faraway Eastern country, there are still people helping us remember that painful history, and I am very grateful."

Liu Jin didn't interrupt, but looked at Patrick.

"I know you definitely want to make this into a movie, right?"

"Yes!"

"I can do everything I can to help you." "Huh?"

"However, there is one thing I hope you can agree to."

"what's up?"

"I heard you're planning to cast Sophie Marceau as Rachel?"

"Um, I have had that thought."

“I’m not saying Sophie is bad, but you have to admit, she’s not Jewish.”

I've talked to some friends about this, and we think it might be better to have a Jewish person play Rachel.

Liu Jin was stunned!
He looked at Patrick with a puzzled expression, somewhat confused.

“Rachel represents the beauty and kindness of the Jewish people, so…”

Liu Jin was a little confused!

He didn't quite understand the group's concept of motherhood worship.

Jewish women in this community are not just mothers, but also represent the continuation of bloodlines.

They preferred that a Jewish actress play Rachel.

On one hand, there is the support of the victims' organization, and on the other hand, there is the promise to Sophie Marceau.

For a moment, Liu Jin didn't know what to choose.

Should he agree to Xiahou's request? He could gain the support of the victims, which would greatly help him in fighting against Xiao Rizi's obstruction and sabotage in the future.

To put it simply, if the victims' organization were to step in, this film could accomplish its mission very smoothly.

But kick Sophie out?

It must be admitted that Sophie Marceau helped him a lot.

Moreover, they have spoken out for him in the media on more than one occasion.

It's somewhat like a forced relocation after crossing the river.

Besides, how could he bring up his relationship with Sophie Marceau?

"Amos, you can take your time to think it over. There's no need to rush to reply."

But I must once again express our gratitude to you for letting the world know and remember that history.

They wouldn't care whether their daily lives had harmed them.

They are the victims!

They were persecuted by people all over the world.

Now, they want to take revenge on those who persecuted them.

Life is so mundane!

We say the same thing when we say Jesus was resurrected.

If he dares to oppose us, we dare to crucify him again...

After all, in 2002, China was still biding its time and enduring hardship, while the rest of the world had the world's second-largest economy.

During this period, the victims were mostly those who wanted to cultivate the Chinese market and make efforts to infiltrate it.

One day, I might become their prey.

They've been longing for this comfortable life for a long time!
The 85 war didn't break them; they continued to rise.

Previously, Aonsa forbade them to cut, because in Aonsa's eyes, the small life was a vicious watchdog for them to suppress China.

But the victims don't care about that.

This is a group that can be ruthless enough to even harvest the Anglo-Saxons.

Of course, at this point, the victims had not yet fully infiltrated the Anglo-Saxon community.

……

After lunch, Patriel and Adjani left first.

Before leaving, Adjani reminded Liu Jin not to forget the celebration banquet the following night.

While Patrick went to the restroom, Isabelle Adjani suddenly spoke up: "Amos, don't mind what Director Xiahou said just now. He genuinely wants to help you finish that project."

You can tell Sophie frankly that these are the words of Director Xiahou.

If you're too embarrassed, I can pass on the message... She's a smart woman; she'll definitely understand Director Xiahou's good intentions.

Liu Jin thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"I'll talk to her about this."

"You decide."

After leaving the restaurant, Liu Jin wandered aimlessly down the street.

He felt a little aggrieved.

Lao Tzu's book is something he can film himself at his own expense. Why do you need to point fingers at him?

Yet, he had to admit that in a world where rules were set by Westerners, it was difficult for him to resist.

He can only remain silent unless his country has the capacity to resist.

He was dancing in shackles, bound by rules he was unwilling to follow...

He knew it, and he understood it.