I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 513 I shall retire gracefully after achieving my goal!

This is China's second Palme d'Or.

Moreover, it won the Palme d'Or by itself...

It's hard to say whether it's stronger than the Palme d'Or winner from back then, but it's definitely no worse.

That evening, after attending the celebration party, the "Beautiful Life" crew returned to the villa, and it was already past midnight.

But everyone's enthusiasm only grew higher!

Liu Jin pulled a grill out of the basement.

The kitchen had beef and seafood bought during the day, and the refrigerator was full of beer.

Let's light the fire and get this party started!

Once again, Da Tou and Guo Jingfei inevitably became errand runners, standing behind the grill to start grilling the meat.

Liu Jin also called a nearby convenience store to deliver nuts, and everyone sat by the pool, chatting happily.

Sofia was all too familiar with this kind of life!
She chased away Guo Jingfei and Datou, and took the initiative to take on the responsibility of grilling the meat.

"Liu'er, I'm not going to say anything more."

The domestic premiere on August 15th will be held at the Great Hall of the People; it will definitely be just as prestigious as "Hero."

Mr. Ren had a bit too much to drink and put his arm around Liu Jin's neck as he spoke.

"Haha, I'll leave the Grand Hall to you, Mr. Ren, but I'll skip the premiere."

"How can you do that? How can you just let it go?"

"Chairman Ren, you are in the country, so you don't understand the environment abroad."

I'm just a writer, and an independent writer at that. Do you understand what independent means? It means I can't show any political leanings... and that's why I'm doing so well here.

A powerful motherland is my support.

However, I cannot have too close a connection with my motherland, do you understand what I mean?

Mr. Ren has sobered up.

Looking at Liu Jin, he was speechless for a long time.

Laughter could be heard in the distance.

But suddenly it felt a little unreal.

“I’ve said the same thing to my dad, and he understands.”

Today, I say the same thing, and I hope you can understand... because there are some things, some words... I can express them on my own behalf, but not on behalf of China. Unless, our country becomes stronger than America.

I'm in Europe and America, so I can freely express my personal opinions.

But if... my voice can't get through, then more people won't be able to understand China.

Mr. Ren raised his beer bottle and clinked it against Liu Jin's beer bottle, then said nothing more.

He downed the beer in one gulp, then turned and went downstairs.

Liu Jin stood on the balcony, watching the laughter and chatter below, a rather strange smile on his face.

Our collaboration with Shadow Demon ends here!
He will not re-establish relationships with domestic companies unless there are more suitable projects in the future that require filming in China.

He had already made this decision after his rebirth.

Heh heh, what is he now?
Spy?
Certainly not!

He is just an independent, ordinary Chinese person who strives to speak out for China.

This is why Blumenthal and his men were willing to accept him.

If Liu Jin's connections with China become too close, then it loses its meaning for Blumenthal and his group.

They need an independent individual.

An individual who can speak for them...

An opinion leader who can speak for them and advocate for the interests of Jews.

Before Liu Jin achieves complete mastery, they will continuously add honors to him in exchange for his future influence in China.

Where is Liu Jin?
They also need to create a golden image for him in order to gain more benefits.

As for the future...

When he achieves perfect enlightenment, he'll be a cat in the country, and he won't care about the raging floods!

……

The poolside barbecue party lasted until dawn.

As the Cannes Film Festival came to a close, everyone packed their bags and prepared to leave.

Sophia went to the poolside and sat down next to Liu Jin.

"Amos, what are your plans for the future?"

"plan?"

Liu Jin thought for a moment and smiled, "I don't really have any plans. Next are two exams, and then I'll finish my master's thesis defense."

Then, I'll rest, write, and wait for the global premiere on August 15th.

And you? "

"me……"

Sofia said, "Go back to America for a vacation, relax, and then wait for the premiere of 'Life Is Beautiful'."

Meanwhile, I was preparing a script… I took on a job making a biographical film about Marie Antoinette.”

"Who?"

“Marie Antoinette…you don’t know her?”

"Should I know?"

Sofia laughed, “You’re quite the France expert… It’s the story of an Austrian princess who married Prince Louis Auguste of France at the age of fourteen, becoming the Crown Princess of France, and later the Queen of France. I’ve decided to adapt Antonia Fraser’s novel. Several companies have already expressed strong interest in the film.”

"Which companies?" "Columbia Films, Tohoku Shinsha Film Company of Japan, and Price Films of France."

The only problem is the tight schedule. I estimate that after "Life Is Beautiful" is released, I won't have much time for promotional activities before I have to join the film crew.

Liu Jin's eyes flashed, and he raised his champagne glass and clinked it against Sophia's glass.

"Then I wish you success!"

"Thank you!"

Sofia paused for a moment, then asked, "There's something I need to tell you."

“Tell me, we don’t have that many taboos.”

"The day before yesterday, Ms. Kayla, the president of CNC, contacted me and expressed great interest in the 'Night at the Museum' book that you have. She asked me to consult you about whether you would be interested in adapting the novel into a film or television series... I said I needed to ask for your opinion."

She meant that if we wanted the novel adapted into a film or television series, she could help contact French film companies for support.

"Forehead……"

Liu Jin scratched his head.

"I haven't decided yet, and there's a sequel to this story."

I plan to finish the sequel before considering a film or television adaptation. Please tell Ms. Kayla that if I decide to adapt it, I will contact her immediately.

"Amos, do I have a chance?"

"what?"

"I mean, do I have the opportunity to direct this movie?"

"Of course, I will contact you in advance."

"Thank you!"

Liu Jin smiled slightly and said nothing more.

He sat on the edge of the pool and put his feet in.

The water reached his calves.

He just sat there, staring blankly into space.

They didn't even know when Sofia left...

In fact, when he heard about the investors of Sofia's next film, he already had a general idea of ​​what she was thinking.

She will collaborate with Xiao Rizi!

Columbia Pictures, needless to say, is backed by the capital of Little Life.

Northeast News Film Company, a small, right-wing film company...

As for the French company Pricel, Liu Jin also knew that it was a company invested in by Xiao Rizi and had close ties with Xiao Rizi.

Sofia's new film is looking for investment, no problem.

But it's interesting that they're all companies controlled by Xiao Rizi Capital!

Liu Jin didn't even understand why Sophia was in such a hurry to choose an investor.

Logically speaking, she shouldn't be in a hurry!
"Lost in Shanghai" has already laid a solid foundation for her; and "Life Is Beautiful" can further enhance her image.

In this situation, she chose to invest in a simpler lifestyle.

Rather than betrayal, it's more accurate to say they lacked confidence in Liu Jin and had no information about "Life Is Beautiful".

Or rather, she knew before the film festival that Xiao Rizi would make a move against Liu Jin.

However, before Xiao Ri could make a move, Liu Jin preemptively "attacked" him, and then manipulated public opinion to achieve a great victory.

Actually, there's no problem with her working with Xiao Rizi!
But Liu Jin is worried that after she and Xiao Rizi start working together, will she still be able to maintain a fair attitude and continue to work with him?
I can’t say for sure!

As the Empress Dowager once said: Foreigners are all damn untrustworthy.

……

After daybreak, Mella arrived from Toulouse.

Before the film festival, she had already secured a hairstyling agency in Europe, the French company Gaumont Film Company.

The world's first film company, and also the oldest existing film company.

With a rich history and significant contributions to the development of film, it enjoys a great influence in Europe and possesses a mature distribution network.

Compared to EMI, EuropaCorp, and MK2, Gaumont Pictures may not have such a prominent reputation.

But there's one thing...

Gaomen has established a strategic partnership with China.

Moreover, the relationship is extremely close.

Compared to other film companies, such as EuropaCorp, although it also collaborates with Huayi Brothers, it is more of a partnership based on mutual interests.

Liu Jin doesn't think Luc Besson respects the Chinese market that much.

The MK2, too, is quite arrogant.

So after considering all the options, it seems that Gaumont is the most suitable.

The previous discussions had been largely completed, and the great success of "Life Is Beautiful" at Cannes further strengthened Gaumont's determination to collaborate.

Gaumont's representative is in Cannes.

However, he did not appear until tonight.

Once Liu Jin won the Palme d'Or, the president of Gaumont immediately contacted Mella.

Mela's visit was to sign a distribution contract with Gaumont.

It's a revenue-sharing contract, not a buyout.

……

(End of this chapter)