I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 706 Old love rekindled
On May 15th, the film featured in the screening and observation section was Kung Fu Panda.

On May 16, the film featured in the screening and observation section was "Midnight in Barcelona".

May 17: Screening and observation section: Full Metal Jacket (adapted from The Eye of the Beast).

There were very few Chinese elements at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival.

The main competition section features only one film by director Jia Zhangke, "Twenty-Four City".

One of the works featured in the section on Chinese artists is Liu Fendou's "Half Seawater, Half Flame".

Yeah, Liu Jin used it as a pornographic book when he was in school...

In addition, there is Taiwan's "Parking" (Un Certain Regard section) and Singapore's "My Magic" by director Chiu Chin-hai. Also in the special screenings section is "Ashes of Time" directed by Wang Chia-wei.

If you ask me how many, then yes, quite a lot.

But it had no impact whatsoever.

Perhaps Wang Jiawei's "Ashes of Time" receives more attention.

Even Jia Zhangke's "Twenty-Four City" didn't actually attract much attention.

However, there are many Amos elements.

All three works in the screening section are related to him.

Kung Fu Panda is based on his comics; not to mention Midnight in Barcelona, ​​it was a gift he gave to Scarlett Johansson.

Director: Woody Allen.

The all-metal casing reportedly encountered some problems in North America.

It was originally scheduled to be released in March, but apparently it was met with protests and had to be temporarily withdrawn.

But they can't influence Cannes.

In the first two films, Liu Jin was in the police station detention center and did not participate.

However, for the third film, "Full Metal Jacket," at the strong insistence of director Steven Spielberg, the Cannes Film Festival organizing committee, through negotiations with the Cannes City Government and the Cannes Police Department, ultimately agreed to confiscate his passport and release him on bail pending trial.

On the 17th, Liu Jin attracted a lot of attention when he appeared at the cinema.

Spielberg said with a wry smile, "Amos, why can't you calm down? Why have things gotten to this point?"

"If that bitch's words were directed at Auschwitz, how would you react?"

"This one……"

Spielberg was speechless for a moment.

"I'll probably kill her."

Liu Jin smiled and hugged Spielberg, saying softly, "You see, we still have some common ground."

You've hardly contacted me these past two years!
Our friendship has nothing to do with politics, OK?

Let's not talk about things in China, and I won't talk about those dirty tricks in Hollywood... To be honest, I really hope that one day I can truly work with you.

Spielberg glanced at him, and a moment later smiled.

Actually, Liu Jin quite liked this old guy!

Regardless of the source, whether it's E.T., Jaws, dinosaurs, or Saving Private Ryan, Back to the Future, and Indiana Jones...

The old man still brought him many indelible memories.

As for his political leanings...

You mentioned Spielberg's FH, which most likely means it's over.

However, it is also true that he has some grievances against China.

As the old man said, seek common ground while reserving differences.

In Liu Jin's opinion, this old guy is a fence-sitter; he'll side with whichever wind is stronger.

Aren't most people in Hollywood like that?
They criticize China, Russia, and China; they will likely criticize China in the future.

For example, the movie "Parisian Spy"... John Travolta is one of the few actors Liu Jin genuinely likes in Hollywood.

He still acted in that movie, blatantly portraying a Chinese person.

You say he's a philanderer? Not necessarily.

The political winds are what they are; actors and directors alike are merely puppets on a string.

Liu Jin was still thinking of using the old man's reputation to infiltrate Hollywood... After all, the old man's reputation was truly high.

"Amos!"

Just as Liu Jin and Spielberg were talking, someone walked over.

"Scarlett, it's been a long time!"

Scarlett Johansson gave him a complicated look, then smiled and said, "Yes, it's been a long time!"

Last year, Liu went to New York as an exchange student, while Scarlett was filming in Spain.

After that, for various reasons, the two did not meet and their communication became less and less frequent.

Especially after Liu Jin got into a fight with Will's gang because of Monica, Scarlett lost contact with him.

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.

I'm engaged!

"what?"

"With Ryan, just ten days ago."

Scarlett's tone carried a hint of resentment.

You little rascal!

Liu Jin sighed inwardly.

He ruined two of Scarlett's relationships.

Because of his appearance, Scarlett Johansson and Jared Leto never crossed paths, nor did she end up with Josh Hartnett.

But in the end, she still ended up with Deadpool.

Liu Jin knew Scarlett's feelings for him when she was still a little girl.

However, he had far too many women around him, so many that Scarlett felt scared and eventually broke off contact with him.

"congratulations!"

Liu Jin smiled and stepped forward to hug Scarlett. Spielberg sensed something and quickly led the others away.

The two sat down in a corner of the theater and started chatting.

"I never expected that bitch to say something like that."

Scarlett said softly, "Julian later told me that you were like an angry bull."

"Ha, that kind of woman, I only regret that I didn't beat her enough."

"I heard she's going to sue you?"

"Yes, the lawsuit has already been filed with the Paris court... After all, I smashed her face, and it seems like it will cost a lot of money."

"That bitch won't have an easy time getting by without that face."

"That's true!"

Have you seen any of her movies?

"Oh, I've seen it..."

"Nice figure?"

Liu Jin opened his mouth, then smiled and said, "It's alright, I can understand it."

"Better than me?"

Woman, there's something wrong with what you said.

Liu Jin turned his head and looked at Scarlett.

At that moment, the lights in the theater suddenly went out, plunging the theater into darkness.

Scarlett grabbed Liu Jin's hand and got up to walk out.

"what?"

"follow me."

Liu Jin was inwardly opposed to it.

He really likes Deadpool.

But her body betrayed her; she stood up as Scarlett urged her, and then tiptoed down the aisle toward the back of the theater.

The back rows of the theater were almost empty, with hardly anyone there.

Scarlett suddenly stopped, stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Liu Jin's neck, and then turned around, leading Liu Jin into a corner.

There is a protruding cylinder here, so large that it takes three people to hug it.

After the two squeezed into the corner, they couldn't see anything from the outside.

Scarlett kissed him, and Liu Jin hesitated for a moment before responding without hesitation.

……

The total duration of the all-metal casing is two hours and twenty minutes.

In fact, if the film were made according to the novel, the runtime would exceed three hours.

Spielberg removed some content, retaining only the original boot camp scenes. The story of the Bataan Death March in Southeast Asia is only briefly mentioned, followed by the Battle of Iwo Jima.

As for the assassination of the Secretary of Defense, the statement that "America and the world have jointly protected our honor" was not filmed.

After all, during this period, America's leaders were still quite intelligent.

Twenty years from now, people will surely say that Amos truly deserves to be called a prophet!

As the movie was about to end, Liu Jin returned to his seat.

He appeared calm and composed.

Scarlett returned to the set of "Midnight in Barcelona," her face flushed and looking somewhat tired.

Javier Baden sat next to her.

He glanced at her, then covered his mouth and laughed.

"why are you laughing?"

"I'm thinking, should I keep Penelope away from that guy from now on?"

Scarlett rolled her eyes at him and slapped his arm.

"We should stay away from him; that guy is like a bull."

After saying that, she burst out laughing.

Javier Baden said nothing more.

What kind of people are the women in this circle? Most people know.

Eva was lucky; she was protected by Liu Jin from the very beginning and didn't encounter so many unsavory things.

But Scarlett...

Javier knows it all too well!
This woman had harbored feelings for Liu Jin since she was a girl.

During the filming of Midnight in Barcelona, ​​Scarlett Johansson struggled to get into character. Woody Allen later suggested she imagine Javier Bardem's character, Juan, as someone she liked…

Later, Scarlett secretly told Javier that she had imagined him as Amos.

Later, at Havel's suggestion, Scarlett retraced the route Liu Jin took when he created "The Shadow of the Wind".

We stayed in the town of Sigs for two more days.

I drove the Red Bird from Liu Jin's garage, speeding through the streets of Barcelona.

After filming wrapped, Scarlett told Javier that she no longer liked Liu Jin!
Because she knew that a relationship with Liu Jin was impossible, and Liu Jin wouldn't give up other women for her...

She couldn't hold onto Liu Jin!

A very good choice!

That was Havel's opinion at the time.

But now it seems...

It seems she's changed her mind?
Moreover, this was under the condition that she was already engaged.

Javier Baden scratched his head, feeling a pang of sadness for Ryan.

……

(End of this chapter)