I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 409 Best Kiss Scene

September 2nd is the premiere of "Before Sunrise".

The premiere was a lively affair.

Besides the crew of *21 Grams*, including Woody Allen and the crew of *Volver*, the film is also directed by Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev (also known as Zhivagintsev). This film received excellent reviews and high praise at this year's film festival, and is considered a strong contender for awards, but the director and crew have remained very low-key.

Haha, so it turns out many people have heard the saying "extreme heat inevitably leads to death."

In addition, the crew of "Rosenschasse Street," produced by a German film company, also came.

Director Margaret von Trotta, a close friend of Heidi Klum, specially brought her congratulations.

Let me tell you something interesting.

If things had followed the original timeline, Sofia Coppola would have appeared at this year's film festival with her film "Lost in Translation".

However, it was not in the main competition section, but rather in the reverse section.

Today, Lost in Tokyo has become Lost in the Magic City.

Sofia is still in Shanghai, filming diligently... I feel like she'll be attending next year's Berlin Film Festival.

Many people came to the premiere.

Including the cast and crew of "The Love of Wind".

Lin Jiaxin was overjoyed and circled around Liu Jin.

But this did not arouse Eva's suspicion, because she knew Liu Jin's preferences all too well!

Lin Jiaxin is not within Liu Jin's hunting scope.

"Mr. Amos, our movie premiere is the day after tomorrow. Are you free?"

"Um, I've already received Maggie's email. I'll be attending. I hope I won't bother you."

"Hehe, we couldn't be happier."

At that moment, Liu Jin sensed that someone was watching him.

So he turned his head and saw a middle-aged foreigner staring at him.

“Mr. Mark Müller, we were recommended by him to come here this time.”

Lin Jiaxin quickly said.

It turned out to be him!
In Chinese entertainment novels, Da Te frequently appears.

His face darkened, and he said, "What are you looking at?"

Marco Müller was sizing up Liu Jin.

Of course he knew Liu Jin, but Liu Jin wasn't involved in Huayu Entertainment, so he never had the chance to get in touch with him.

But he knew that this guy was quite the big shot in Europe.

I'm thinking about how to make contact, since Alberto will step down next year and take over as president of the Venice Film Festival.

But Liu Jin's sudden remark stunned Marco Müller.

"Look at you!"

"Why don't you take another look?"

"Let's give it a try!"

Liu Jin's Chinese has a slight Beijing accent.

Mark Müller's accent...

Just listen to his answer, and you'll know where his accent is from.

Liu Ye, standing to the side, was a little bewildered.

He's from Northeast China, so of course he understands the meaning of those words.

Su Jin, Lin Jiaxin, and Li Miaoxue didn't understand, and immediately became nervous.

Well, Zheng didn't come... He's supposed to be the second male lead, but apparently he has very few scenes, so he didn't come along.

"Ah..."

"I've heard about you."

Lin Jiaxin wanted to explain something, but before she could speak, Liu Jin had already walked towards Marco Müller.

Marco Müller laughed too. "I know you too, Amos, Mr. Liu Jin."

The two laughed heartily as they talked, then gave each other a tight hug.

"Let me introduce you, this is director Bernardo Bertolucci."

Marco Müller pulled the man next to him aside and introduced him to Liu Jin.
"Hello, Mr. Bertolucci."

To be honest, Liu Jin didn't think much of this guy; he was just using the Italian Communist Party's name to scam people out of food and drink.

Bertolucci looked at Liu Jin and said in a muffled voice, "You stole my leading lady."

"I know!"

"why?"

"There's no reason why, I just feel that I can take good care of her."

Bertolucci's tone was very firm.

Liu Jin appeared very gentle, but his words were anything but yielding.

Why should I back down? Are you going to make Eva appear completely naked on screen? Making that kind of perverted movie, in the name of humanity, I spit on you!

Even though he was an Oscar-winning director, Liu Jin was not intimidated by him at all.

He's not a Chinese person of this era. After experiencing all those shady dealings in Hollywood in his previous life, he's long since become intimidated by the Oscars.

To put it bluntly, it's all bullshit about the Oscars.

It's just that bunch of old white men who are instilling their twisted, garbage ideas and perverse aesthetics into the world.

Chinese women are so beautiful!
Why does it look different in America's movies?
And that Liu Yifei, she's crazy! Her makeup in Mulan is just like everyone else's, all that kind of mundane, everyday style.

Anyway, Liu Jin doesn't appreciate it.

However, there is one thing he greatly admires about Liu Tianxian.

That should be the only female warrior in the post-Chinese film era who can be considered a true female warrior.

"Okay, you do have that ability."

Bertolucci isn't here to cause trouble!
He couldn't help but want to say something when he saw Eva Green standing behind Liu Jin.

But Liu Jin's response... doesn't seem to have any problems either.

Liu Jin's connections in Hollywood seem to be even more extensive than his.

Besides, The Dreamers has already finished filming, so what's the point of saying all this?
He came to the film festival to promote his film "The Dreamer," and there was no need for him to fall out with Liu Jin.

To put it bluntly, there is no conflict of interest!

If possible, he would even like to use Liu Jin's connections to return to Hollywood and enjoy his glory days once again.

Liu Jin has quite a few excellent works in his possession...

Bertolucci smiled and hugged Liu Jin.

He recounted his experience filming The Last Emperor, and Liu Jin, no longer confrontational, chatted with him quite pleasantly.

"The Last Emperor" was made almost twenty years ago.

He's not Director Chen; he can't stop it.

Since Bertolucci has shown goodwill, Liu Jin has no reason to confront him directly.

Those around them also quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

……

This year's film festival features a rich variety of Asian elements.

Two South Korean films, two slice-of-life films… well, one of them was Takeshi Kitano's *Zatoichi*. Plus a Hong Kong film, *Love in the City*, and a Thai film. I don't remember the names, and Lau Chun didn't attend the premiere.

However, neither Bang-guk nor Xiao-ri appeared at the premiere of "Before".

South Korea can understand!
Liu Jin had just criticized him at the opening ceremony, which reminded many Italians of last year's tragedy.

Life is just like that...

Also normal.

It's worth noting that Liu Jin is notoriously averse to a simple, ordinary life.

His film "Life Is Beautiful" and his staunch support for "The Nanjing Massacre" have greatly angered the local authorities.

There's still no way to touch him!

Because behind Liu Jin, there is a group of victims.

Moreover, because of the movie "Life Is Beautiful," the victim is using America's name to exert pressure, wanting to move into projects such as Tokyo Electric Power Company, and her life is also extremely troubled because of this.

Even though Takeshi Kitano is considered a pro-China figure, he wouldn't dare to get involved with Liu Jin at this time.

There's no problem privately!

But in such formal occasions...

Hide as far as you can.

……

The movie officially begins.

As the film progressed, many people discovered some interesting things.

"I think I see Tobey Maguire!"

"It features Sophie Marceau."

"Was that old guy just now David Lynch?"

Mark Müller suddenly asked Bertolucci a question.

"Didn't you watch the news?"

"what happened?"

"That kid... that woman who flashed by just now, wasn't that Meryl, right?"

Sean Penn, sitting in front of them, turned his head and laughed, "This guy invited a lot of people to make cameo appearances when he was making this movie."

Fuck, Kate appeared in the video too?

Naomi lowered her voice and said, "And Leon too."

Amos had originally invited me as well, but I was busy filming 21 Grams at the time and couldn't make it.

"Hey, hey, that poet, isn't that Leonardo DiCaprio?"

As shots of Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Nicolas Cage flashed by, gasps of surprise echoed throughout the theater.

Liu Ye and Su Jin were both stunned!
They never expected that so many familiar faces would appear before their eyes.

Li Miaoxue couldn't help but glance at Liu Jin.

But he was looking down, whispering to Eva.

I don't know what she said, but Eva covered her mouth and kept laughing.

The film is now coming to an end.

Dawn arrives, the dream ends.

Liu Jin... Pshaw, Jack and the female lead played by Eva are about to part ways.

There is a kissing scene here.

In the original timeline, this kissing scene won the Best Kiss Award at the 4th MTV Movie Awards.

Liu Jin, however, made improvements.

He used some shots from the final kissing scene in the source code, where the two passionately kiss amidst the passing pedestrians.

"It doesn't feel like acting."

Su Jin said with a smile.

Lin Jiaxin nodded repeatedly and said, "Eva Green's eyes are absolutely real."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Liu Ye.

Because in the drama "Love in the Wind," her scenes with Liu Ye always felt a bit strange and unnatural.

Liu Ye lowered his head!
It's so embarrassing; I was defeated by a kissing scene by an amateur.

……

Afterwards, Liu Jin and Eva parted ways.

In that atmosphere of sorrow without resentment, the two made a six-month agreement.

(End of this chapter)