I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 408 Venice Holiday

The Venice Film Festival has officially begun.

People from all walks of life flocked to the scene, cheering for their work and creating public opinion.

The price of the event program has been rising again and again.

News, huh...

If I don't have money, why should I increase the exposure of your movie?
The essence of capitalist society is money, and art is even more inseparable from the help of money. As for artists... just listen and forget about it.

Adjani and Emmanuelle also became busy.

With the help of the searchlights, one party after another was held.

This wasn't just the case for the "Before Sunrise" crew; it was the same for other film crews as well.

The crew of "21 Grams," like the crew of "Before," is from Hollywood and is one of those with deep pockets.

Besides these two production crews, other production crews are also busy.

In short, everyone used their own unique methods, each displaying their own abilities.

In contrast, the crew of "The Wind Rises" from Hong Kong Island seemed to be struggling a bit.

After all, they weren't a big-budget production.

The support they received from Hong Kong Island was negligible.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be staying in a rented apartment in downtown Venice, unable to even book a hotel on Lido Island.

Too poor!
This left the main cast and crew members who came with the production team feeling dejected after three days of promotion.

"Or, should we ask Mr. Amos for help?"

Lin Jiaxin came up with an idea.

"How can I help?"

"He's so rich, maybe he can control us..."

"Jiaxin, don't overthink it. The production company for this movie is Emperor Entertainment. If we need to increase the budget, we can only ask Mr. Yang. What good will it do you to ask Mr. Amos?"

"But Mr. Yang disagrees."

Lin Jiaxin also knew that her suggestion was absurd.

But seeing other groups of people actively participating while they were stuck handing out flyers on the street, they couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.

Last year at the Berlin Film Festival, Liu Jin helped them win an award.

This also led Lin Jiaxin to perceive Liu Jin as a person of immense power...

"Forget it, let's just do our best."

Liu Ye thought for a moment and said, "However, could you try to invite Amos and the others to the premiere?"

At least it will increase some exposure.

"I don't know him."

Li Miaoxue had a bit of a headache.

Lin Jiaxin thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Amos and Aunt Mei have a very good relationship. Why don't I ask Aunt Mei for help?"

"Wasn't Aunt Anita Mui hospitalized?"

“I can contact her.”

Lin Jiaxin worked with Anita Mui in "Men in Their Forties" and they had a very good relationship.

After much thought, Li Miaoxue realized that this was the only solution.

Therefore, he agreed to Lin Jiaxin's idea.

Liu Ye and Su Jin looked at each other in bewilderment.

As mainland practitioners, they know all too well what kind of people these filmmakers in Hong Kong are like.

However, when they mentioned Liu Jin, they all showed him great respect.

Lin Jiaxin is fine, she's just a little girl, she doesn't have any bad intentions.

But the two of them knew perfectly well what Li Miaoxue and the others looked like during filming.

This is the prestige of a Pulitzer Prize winner!
Liu Ye smiled wryly and shook his head.
He simply can't learn it.

……

Everyone is busy.

Liu Jin is also very busy.

However, the things he's been busy with have nothing to do with movies.

I write in the garden every day and feel exceptionally good.

He himself couldn't understand why things were like this. Maybe it was because Eva came? Or maybe it was because of his one-night stand with Adjani and Naomi? Whatever the reason, his condition was frighteningly strong.

"The Girl Who Plays with Fire" continues the storyline of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".

The enigmatic Deborah became one of the most notorious and sought-after criminals in all of France.

He discovered that the most effective way to prevent fear from approaching was to imagine things that could give him strength.

So she closed her eyes and imagined the smell of gasoline.

Two freelance writers who penned groundbreaking articles for Millennium magazine, along with a well-regarded lawyer, were murdered in their homes.

On the surface, there are traces of Deborah's fingerprints.

……

The original storyline has become exceptionally clear.

Although some characters and locations have changed, the overall direction remains the same.

Liu Jin wrote with exceptional ease, completing nearly 100,000 words in just a few days.

Tom Rothman initially expressed strong dissatisfaction with Liu Jin's non-participation in the party. But he soon discovered something.

Those who inquired about Liu Jin at the party immediately changed their attitude after learning that Liu Jin was working on a sequel to "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".

"Let him create in peace. I've been waiting for the sequel to 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' for a whole year."

"Yes, I'm very curious to know what will happen next."

"Don't disturb Mr. Amos, let him work on his work."

Even Alberto Barbara, the president of the Venice Film Festival, agreed, believing that creative work is of utmost importance.

It would be a wonderful story if an excellent film were completed during the Venice Film Festival!

Rossman asked Emmanuel, "What's the story with the girl with the dragon tattoo?"

"A novel Amos wrote in 2001, which reached third place on the French bestseller list in 2002, and I think it was fifth place in America. Didn't you know?"

Tom was a little embarrassed.

He then had someone buy him an English version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".

Three days later, he became a regular visitor to Liu Jin's small garden.

When Liu Jin is writing, he will read the printed manuscript.

At first, it was just Tom Rothman, but gradually, Eva joined in...

Shortly after Eva arrived, Adjani and Emmanuelle also came. Then, Naomi arrived!

They transformed a small garden into a vibrant reading salon.

During the day, Liu Jin writes.

In the evening, the house was filled with distinguished guests.

People were talking about the story and arguing.

This has left many people puzzled, wondering whether these people came to attend a film festival or to hold a literary salon.

Not long after, Woody Allen arrived.

The old man's opening line was: "Amos, I like your 'The Wind-up Bird,' could you sell me the adaptation rights?"

What is a wind-up bird?

Rossman was clearly a bit out of touch with the information.

Even Sean Penn felt that he was just a money-grubbing businessman and didn't deserve to chat with them, these artists.

"Damn it, I have a master's degree in literature from the University of Maryland."

"But now, you are a businessman."

Woody Allen looked disdainful.

This old fellow is seventy years old, but his energy is frightening.

Can you imagine that he, nearing ninety, is still active in the film and television industry?

As for the works themselves, it's hard to say whether they're good or bad, but Liu Jin really likes his Midnight Trilogy.

Of these, midnight in Barcelona is my favorite...

Scarlett Johansson was in her prime back then!

Woody Allen's works invariably revolve around death, sex, and immoral behavior, but he skillfully incorporates comedic elements from silent films, pairing them with highly personal dialogue, particularly his New York intellectual wit, which resonates with American intellectuals. Due to language barriers, it is not particularly popular in non-English speaking countries.

Even so, he is considered by the French to be 'the only intellectual in America's film industry'.

The old man was very humorous and loved keeping up with trends.

To be honest, chatting with him was very interesting.

"That book is not easy to film."

"I know, but I want to try."

"Don't make this into a toilet humor comedy."

"That's also a very culturally distinctive toilet humor comedy."

After they finished speaking, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.

……

Of course, it's not all about writing.

Sometimes when Liu Jin felt his thoughts weren't flowing smoothly, he would sneak away.

No one knows where he went.