The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 269 The Old Master's Astonishment! This Madman Compares Himself to Caravaggio!

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The film "Art Students" has a somewhat slow pace.

It's very different from the fast-paced special effects blockbusters that Lu Zhiyuan has previously directed.

However, as a crime drama, the film "Art Students" is far more immersive than any of Lu Zhiyuan's previous science fiction films.

Moreover, Lu Zhiyuan's personal temperament is a perfect match for the male lead in the movie.

Therefore, the audience not only did not become impatient, but also watched with great interest as Lu Zhiyuan showed off in various ways in the movie.

"I finally understand!"

"This is not a crime movie, this is a superhero movie."

"Just like Batman."

"Batman saved Gotham by showing off his wealth. This [Li Wen], on the other hand, relied entirely on his talent to forcibly change his life and become a big shot."

The movie's plot unfolded for 20 minutes.

When Lu Zhiyuan brought out the painting "Sunrise in the Clouds" in the movie, not only was the female lead in the movie captivated, but the audience present was also completely captivated.

A man is most attractive when he is focused on his career.

If someone's talent is so outstanding that it's obvious to anyone in their field, they will become a heartthrob.

In particular, the painting "Sunrise over the Clouds" is incredibly convincing.

Even ordinary viewers who don't understand art and painting can clearly see from the colors and the magnificent scenery that this is a very beautiful painting!
Lu Zhiyuan's slight changes to the film made the character Li Wen even more charming than in the original "Project Gutenberg".

His talent makes it even more convincing.

In the original "Project Gutenberg" movie, the paintings that Li Wen brought out were all black and white prints, which were much weaker in terms of visual color impact.

It simply cannot capture the audience's interest.

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On the screen.

Lu Zhiyuan slowly stepped back, admiring his masterpiece that he had just completed.

Gao Yuanyuan appeared behind Lu Zhiyuan. Her gaze was first drawn to the painting, and she involuntarily held her breath.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan's pupils trembled incessantly in the dim light.

Although she didn't say anything, the audience could clearly feel from Gao Yuanyuan's subtle expressions that at this moment, her heart must have been churning with endless waves of emotion.

She must have fallen in love with Lu Zhiyuan.

Any woman in this situation would fall in love with Lu Zhiyuan!
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Inside the cinema.

"Honey, you're so handsome. Now I understand why so many die-hard fans have suddenly appeared and fallen madly in love with you."

Dilraba hugged Lu Zhiyuan's arm, she was so proud.

Other actors who want to become idols and attract countless fans mainly rely on the atmosphere created by the director and the character design of the role.

But those are all fake.

Once they're out of the movies, those actors might actually be terrible people, completely unworthy of being on screen.

But everything Lu Zhiyuan portrayed in the movie was exactly what he did in his daily life.

At this moment, Dilraba hugged Lu Zhiyuan, her eyes glued to the screen, pretending not to care about the envious and jealous glances around her.

However, she could clearly sense that the female stars in the movie theater were staring at Lu Zhiyuan with almost insatiable hunger.

His eyes were a deep, dark green.

Like a female wolf in heat.

In the eyes of those female celebrities, Lu Zhiyuan was like a piece of Tang Monk's flesh. If anyone was lucky enough to get a bite, they would likely ascend to immortality, if not achieve it!

If you don't believe me... just look at Gao Yuanyuan.

After tonight, Gao Yuanyuan will most likely top various trending search lists, receive numerous endorsement offers, and her status as a national goddess will likely become even more prominent.

She'll continue to hold her position as Hupu's number one goddess until she's 40!
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On the screen.

The movie continues.

After failing his entrance exam for the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, Lu Zhiyuan painted in Piazza Santa Croce during the day and worked at a pizzeria at night.

Here, Lu Zhiyuan added a plot that did not exist in the original version.

This pizzeria appears to be a well-known local pizzeria, but in reality, the owner is an outsider to the local mafia.

The main purpose of opening a pizza shop is the same as that of American gangsters opening laundromats: to launder money for the gang.

Some of these operations also involved counterfeit currency.

"Hey, wait!"

While doing odd jobs, Lu Zhiyuan received a counterfeit 20-euro note. He immediately noticed it and chased after it.

But that person has already disappeared.

Upon returning, the boss asked, somewhat puzzled, "What happened?"

"It's counterfeit money."

Lu Zhiyuan handed over the counterfeit 20-euro note.

After examining it for a while, the shopkeeper was certain that it was indeed a counterfeit bill and couldn't help but curse under his breath: "Damn Neapolitan gangs."

Clearly, the boss even knew which organization these counterfeit bills came from.

But more than that, the boss was curious: "Li, how did you figure out it was counterfeit? I mean, it looks very real, doesn't it?"

The counterfeit banknotes produced by the Naples gang are the most realistic counterfeit banknotes in all of Europe, and are virtually impossible for ordinary people to detect.

"Color. Under light, counterfeit and genuine banknotes will have slight differences."

Lu Zhiyuan said very seriously.

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper picked up the counterfeit bill and stared at it under the light for a long time.

My eyes are so blurry, I can't see anything at all.

He chuckled and patted Lu Zhiyuan on the shoulder: "An art student? Haha... Florence is full of art students like you."

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I paint during the day and do odd jobs at night.

Four years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Zhiyuan, an art student who failed his college entrance exam, lives an unchanged life.

Gao Yuanyuan was admitted to the Florence Academy of Fine Arts as she wished, and graduated this year. Today she is going to attend the graduation party.

Lu Zhiyuan rode a dilapidated bicycle home.

At the intersection, he saw a man in a bespoke suit, chauffeured by a driver and in a Rolls-Royce, who took Gao Yuanyuan to her doorstep.

Before parting, the aristocratic-looking man gave Gao Yuanyuan a bouquet of flowers.

The Rolls-Royce had its headlights on, but deliberately kept them down to illuminate the ground, which reflected a warm orange light onto the slightly rain-dampened surface.

Gao Yuanyuan and that noble-looking man stood in the light.

Lu Zhiyuan stood in the dark corner, watching silently.

At this moment, the camera didn't give Lu Zhiyuan a close-up, but instead kept focusing on the pizza box on the bicycle.

This is a pizza shop. Lu Zhiyuan bought the pizzas that weren't sold today at a 20% discount.

He even felt like he'd gotten a bargain.

At this moment... he felt like a clown.

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"Honey, don't be sad. Your ex-girlfriend is just that kind of materialistic person. It's okay, I have money, I'll support you."

"I am your destiny."

Dilraba was just waiting for this moment.

In reality, Dilraba couldn't see that Lu Zhiyuan, like a simp, was hiding in the shadows, silently watching his girlfriend flirt with other men.

Such magical plots only appear in movies.

"Destined?"

Lu Zhiyuan smiled and took Reba's hand.

He had never been a simp in either of his two lives, so he simply couldn't portray the mentality of one... Therefore, when filming this scene, he didn't dare to give himself a close-up at all.

Because I can't act it myself.

So he could only use montage editing to film the steaming hot, discounted pizzas.

I have to say, montage editing is really useful.

It saved all the actors with poor acting skills, enhanced the atmosphere of the film, and allowed the audience to empathize with the characters.

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not far away.

Seeing this, Zhang Yimou gently stroked his chin with his fingers: "Caravaggio-style lighting, using it in this way seems quite good."

"In the absence of natural light, using the Rolls-Royce lights to create a penetrating beam, as the sole main light source, seems to amplify this moment of destiny?"

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In a great film, no shot is superfluous.

From this moment on, the unchanging life of the male protagonist, Li Wen, is about to be completely shattered by the appearance of this nobleman.

Moreover, this plot is very interesting.

The average viewer just thinks that the male protagonist is about to have his girlfriend stolen, so he works hard to prove that he is not a loser and wins her back.

However, if one can discern that the lighting and shadow used throughout Lu Zhiyuan's film are in the style of Caravaggio, a Baroque aesthetic.

Therefore, it is clear that this part of the story is a tribute to the Ponte Caravaggio.

Historically, one of Caravaggio's models was chosen by a nobleman who wanted to marry him... Caravaggio, a madman, felt this was a great disgrace and that very night he had someone rape the nobleman.

As a result, Caravaggio accidentally killed the nobleman during the sneak attack and had to flee overnight, ending up on the wanted list.

He tried very hard afterward, but throughout his life, he never received a pardon from the Pope.

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this moment.

Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige naturally understood the metaphor Lu Zhiyuan was using. They exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh silently.

"This guy, in the movie, compared himself to Caravaggio."

Both of them understood Lu Zhiyuan's portrayal of the character.

I must say, it's very interesting.

"The letter he sends at the beginning of the movie reminded me of Caravaggio's final work."

Caravaggio's last painting was called "The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula".

He wrote a final letter of authorization to his patron, sending the painting from Naples to Genoa.

Referring to the beginning of the movie, Li Wen, played by Lu Zhiyuan, also wrote a letter and drew a picture in the letter, asking the prison guard to help send it out.

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All I can say is that this movie is incredibly interesting for those who can understand it.

It was full of drama.

It is also full of metaphors and references.

However, if you only look at the story plot, the two are completely unrelated.

No one could have imagined that this art student's story would have such a significant connection with a painter from the Renaissance era 500 years ago.

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After Chen Kaige understood the film, he became increasingly interested in the entire movie.

At this moment, he turned his head and said to Zhang Yimou with a smile, "Amou, he's much more arrogant than you. You just lack confidence."

Zhang Yimou didn't want to talk.

Am I not confident enough?

I have no idea what you're talking about!
However, he did become somewhat hesitant after the failure of "The Flowers of War".

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Zhang Yimou did not answer, while Chen Kaige continued to amuse himself.

He turned to Chen Hong beside him and earnestly instructed her, "When you get back, sign Arthur up for a painting class. If he doesn't understand art, I reckon it'll be hard for him to make it in this industry."

Chen Kaige is running out of energy and can no longer film.

After suffering a major setback with "The Flowers of War," Zhang Yimou's spirits have probably been dampened. From now on, all he can think about is making more money for his sons.

Although the three of them call themselves the three great directors.

But all three of them knew very well that, in reality, only Lu Zhiyuan was left carrying the banner of the entire Chinese-language film industry.

Chen Kaige looked down at the others and realized that they probably couldn't reach their level.

There are plenty of people in Hong Kong and Taiwan who only know how to make commercial films.

People who can only make art films... well, many people can't make art films at all. They just depict suffering realistically, without any inner spirit or energy.

Lu Zhiyuan never films about suffering. Apart from his debut work, all his subsequent films have been commercial films. However, who in the industry would dare say that his films lack artistic merit?
Chen Kaige was the first to disagree!

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For a single second, the scene in the movie froze.

Under the lights was a Rolls-Royce, a handsome blond man in a bespoke suit, and even a driver, bodyguards, a manor, and a castle.

In the shadows at the street corner, there was a dilapidated bicycle, a steaming discounted pizza, and an unknown, poor boy whose clothes were even worn out at the collar.

Contrast between light and shadow.

A comparison of social status.

A comparison of the distance between the main character and the female lead.

At this moment, the visual conflict was simply too intense.

The audience felt as if a lump had been formed in their throats.

The current situation of the character played by Lu Zhiyuan is a reflection of the lives of most ordinary people.
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There was some silence in the movie theater.

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The camera cuts to the next scene.

Lu Zhiyuan parked his bicycle, pretended not to have seen anything, and silently walked into the house.

In that shabby yet tidy studio, he took out his easel and began to once again display his unparalleled painting skills.

Soon, the two paintings were painted out layer by layer by his brush using a transparent overlay technique.

One of the paintings is brightly colored and has a pleasing effect on the mind and body.

In the other painting, it can be seen that although the scenery is the same, the beauty of the past has gradually changed over time.

It bears the marks of time. It looks old and dilapidated.

The good old days are gone.

"The painting is really good."

After Lu Zhiyuan finished painting, Gao Yuanyuan appeared behind him, her gaze still full of admiration and deep affection.

It's clear that Gao Yuanyuan hasn't changed her mind; she still loves and admires Lu Zhiyuan just the same as before.

"What are these two paintings called?"

After Lu Zhiyuan finished drawing, Gao Yuanyuan went up to ask him questions with great interest.

"The one above is called 'The Past'."

"And the one below is called 'Now'."

It was once glorious and splendid, but now it is dilapidated and desolate.

Although Lu Zhiyuan didn't say anything, Gao Yuanyuan, being an art student herself, quickly sensed something and her expression gradually became somewhat aggrieved and helpless.

Standing alone in the corner of the camera's frame, arms crossed, Gao Yuanyuan seemed somewhat cold, both physically and mentally.

After a moment's hesitation, she finally chose to explain: "He is a well-known art dealer who wants to buy all my paintings and help me hold an exhibition."

Congratulations. You finally succeeded.

Lu Zhiyuan tried to put on a genuine smile, but it was a forced one.

"You will succeed too. I've always believed that."

Gao Yuanyuan twitched the corners of her mouth, wanting to smile, but couldn't manage it.

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The two of them have clearly reached the end.

On the surface, they still appear to love each other, but in reality, cracks appear in their relationship at this moment because of their different social statuses.

Just like these two paintings.

At this moment, the camera no longer emphasizes the effect of light and shadow, but focuses directly on the two paintings.

No lighting or shadow effects are needed.

Because these two paintings have their own light and shadow effects, their own atmosphere, and their own unspoken meanings beyond the words of the story.

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One painting is titled "Past," and the other is titled "Present."
The more beautiful the past, the more desolate the emotions of the present.

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The movie's plot has reached its most oppressive point.

We're just waiting for the volcano to erupt.

However, the appearance of these two paintings immediately caused whispers among the viewers.

"I heard that all the paintings in this movie were painted by Brother Yuan himself? That's amazing!"

"You're making a fuss over nothing! Before each movie, Brother Yuan draws at least dozens of concept sketches."

“I heard that he would cover the entire wall with concept art at the movie celebration party, essentially holding his own art exhibition.”

"It's really strange that Yuan Ge, with his painting skills, could fail the exam... How many points did he get in his academic subjects? Judging from Yuan Ge's appearance, he doesn't seem like the kind of person who is good for nothing."

"Who knows."

"Perhaps, Yuan Ge was heartbroken and deliberately submitted a blank exam paper on the college entrance exam. He just didn't want to go to university."

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In the movie.

Despite the emotional rift between the male and female protagonists, Li Wen's life remained unchanged.

Although he wanted to change, he knew nothing but painting.

Until one day, Nicolas Cage, wearing large sunglasses, appeared in Holy Cross Square and handed Lu Zhiyuan a counterfeit $100 bill.

"fake."

Lu Zhiyuan glanced at it, silently put away the easel, and turned to leave.

He doesn't want to cause trouble.

"This one is real."

Nicolas Cage pulled out another $100 bill and handed it over.

Lu Zhiyuan glanced at it, took the money, and looked up to ask, "How would you like it drawn? What style do you prefer?"

"Draw me the most handsome one."

Nicolas Cage adjusted his sunglasses, placed one foot on the steps by the pool, and made a peace sign towards Lu Zhiyuan!
They look just like tourists who need to take photos.

Although Nicolas Cage's request was somewhat strange, Lu Zhiyuan accepted the money and immediately did a 10-minute sketch.

Another impeccable painting.

"Fantastic! You're the most amazing painter I've ever seen!"

Lu Zhiyuan had a vague idea that Nicolas Cage had a close connection with an Italian Mafia family behind the pizzeria where he worked.

He could also guess why the other party had come to see him.

He was secretly looking forward to it, even a little excited... but Nicolas Cage just left like that, making him frown slightly.

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Go home.

Before Lu Zhiyuan opened the door, he overheard the noblewoman named Esther berating him mercilessly in front of Gao Yuanyuan.

"It's the 21st century now, and the Romantic style is outdated. Besides, he doesn't have his own style; he just imitates others."

"The world only needs one Van Gogh."

"The second and the third are both worthless."

"You are the next Van Gogh I'm looking for, while he is worthless!"

Listening to the sounds inside, Lu Zhiyuan, standing at the door, wondered whether he should knock.

He hesitated for a moment, then went to a nearby beer hall and got completely drunk.

It wasn't until late at night that he finally staggered home.

When did you learn to drink alcohol?

Gao Yuanyuan's face was filled with disappointment.

But soon, the clever girl realized something, stepped forward and hugged Lu Zhiyuan, gently comforting him: "Mr. Esther, he went a bit too far today. Don't take what he said to heart."

Lu Zhiyuan suddenly sobered up, pushed Gao Yuanyuan away, and gave a painful smile: "Don't argue with him anymore. You finally got this opportunity. I won't be an obstacle for you. I'll move out tomorrow."

"No!"

Gao Yuanyuan seemed to understand something, and rushed forward to hug Lu Zhiyuan tightly, tears streaming down her face.

Communication between artists should be subtle and to the point, without needing to be too explicit.

This moment marks the end.

Different paths lead to different people who accompany you.

……

In the original version of "Project Gutenberg", Li Wen forged a painting, which was discovered by Ruan Wen, leading to an argument... This scene was directly deleted by Lu Zhiyuan.

Totally unnecessary.

He refused any scenes that would diminish the male lead's image.

Sometimes, leaving some blanks and letting the audience fill in the gaps can create a more atmospheric experience.

The plot is so simple and easy to understand that there's no need to explain it too clearly.

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The camera cuts to the next scene.

They returned to the interrogation room.

Police officer Emily Blunt slammed her hand on the table: "I don't want to hear any of that! Get to the point!"

"After the painter met you, when did he invite you to join the counterfeit money group? Tell me the time, place, and people involved!"

Lu Zhiyuan looked up, smiled elegantly and calmly at Emily Blunt, and said, "Don't rush the story. It will be finished eventually. Are you in a hurry?"

In one sentence, Lu Zhiyuan regained the initiative.

No matter what situation he's in, the protagonist, Lu Zhiyuan, can always easily control everything.

It gives the audience a great sense of security.

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The movie continues.

Nicolas Cage appears in a gallery, quietly admiring the copperplate print in his hands.

Knight, Death and the Devil.

"Tell me, what level of skill does a person need to achieve to be able to create such a diverse range of styles?"

"You can imitate whomever you want?"

"How realistic can it be, as realistic as you want?"

Without a doubt, Nicolas Cage realized that the painting was a forgery imitated by Lu Zhiyuan.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Romantic-style painters were not what he needed. Counterfeiting required etchings, not Romantic-style oil paintings.

"Boss, if you don't like copperplate prints, I have other styles of artwork here..."

The gallery owner gently pulled back the curtain, revealing a variety of reproductions hanging on the wall, just like the originals.

Among them, the three works by the Hudson River School, namely "Sunrise in the Clouds," "Past," and "Present," are the most eye-catching.

The audience immediately picked up on this hint.

This boss is helping Lu Zhiyuan sell fake paintings!

"Thanks!"

Nicolas Cage put down his glass and said to the gallery owner, "Thanks for the reminder."

The gallery owner, bewildered, kept saying, "Sir, if you're not satisfied with these, I have some better stuff."

But what the audience saw was very clear: Nicolas Cage couldn't wait any longer and was now going to recruit Lu Zhiyuan immediately!

Let's accomplish something great!
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Melodious and cheerful music began to play.

Lu Zhiyuan continued to solicit business in Holy Cross Square, sketching for tourists.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the camera, Nicolas Cage drives a Mercedes across the old Arno Bridge in search of his final piece of the puzzle.

……

The camera cuts to the next scene.

We arrived inside the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore).

Inside the church, the mass had just ended, and the crowd was slowly leaving. Lu Zhiyuan sat on a bench, bowing his head and confessing something.

Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows of the church, casting Rembrandt-esque light and shadow on Lu Zhiyuan's face.

Lu Zhiyuan's face was half hidden in shadow.

It appears mysterious and melancholic.

It symbolizes his inner turmoil at this moment.

Nicolas Cage walked over, sat down next to him, and gave a neurotic smile: "Instead of confessing here about selling fake paintings, why don't you think about whether you'd be willing to join a big money-making opportunity?"

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The camera cuts to the next scene.

Nguyen Van's debut was a huge success.

All the works at the exhibition were sold out immediately.

Only Lu Zhiyuan's painting remains.

The audience was incredulous at the sight, because Lu Zhiyuan's paintings were, in their eyes, extremely beautiful.

Putting aside everything else, the works of the Hudson River School are absolutely stunning in terms of visual impact.

The audience didn't understand.

The character Li Wen also doesn't understand.

Ruan Wen could understand why Li Wen's paintings weren't selling, but as his lover, she could only stand by Li Wen's side and do her best to help him promote them.

"Ah Wen, you've finally arrived."

They noticed that Lu Zhiyuan's gaze was fixed on the most important painting.

He spent several months painting "Waterfall." Gao Yuanyuan immediately stepped forward with a smile and took Lu Zhiyuan's hand.

He seemed very happy.

“Ah Wen, there is a customer who greatly admires your work and has bought your painting at a high price.”

Gao Yuanyuan was genuinely happy for Lu Zhiyuan.

Lu Zhiyuan's smile, however, was somewhat forced: "Who is so blind?"

As he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Gao Yuanyuan. At that moment, the light became soft and hazy, as if a layer of tears were glistening within it.

This is probably the last time we'll see each other.

Because after the art exhibition ends, Gao Yuanyuan will soar to great heights, following that nobleman on a world tour.

"It's this young lady."

The audience initially thought that the person who bought Lu Zhiyuan's painting was the female lead, Gao Yuanyuan.

After all, it's clear from the first half of the movie that the female lead, Gao Yuanyuan, really likes the male lead, Lu Zhiyuan.

However, at this very moment, a mysterious guest appears!

"Oh my god!"

At that moment, the entire audience gasped and gasped.

Because, the next second, Dilraba walked out from the side with her outstanding style.

She wore a black long dress that revealed her shoulders and fair skin, paired with slightly wavy long hair and a tall figure.

It immediately drew everyone's attention.

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At this moment, the entire audience was incredibly excited.

"My goodness, Dilraba, you have such a powerful presence!"

"Gao Yuanyuan has been completely outshone!"

"Nonsense! This is Alita: Battle Angel, the first female lead in film history."

"Now, no matter which movie Dilraba appears in, the scene of the Empress descending in 'Real Steel 3' automatically comes to mind."

The moment Dilraba appeared, the audience instantly felt like the finale was about to begin.

Who on Earth can beat Dilraba?

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On the screen.

Reba looked at Lu Zhiyuan with joy in her eyes, as if she were admiring a priceless treasure.

Seeing Lu Zhiyuan lost in thought, she covered her mouth and smiled, then gracefully extended her hand: "Nice to meet you. My name is Haibuna. Giovanni asked me to give you his regards."

Giovanni is the name of Nicolas Cage's character in the movies; it's a very common Italian male name.

Giovanni means "God is merciful" in Italian.

……

Dilraba's popularity is undeniably strong.

She suddenly makes a powerful entrance around the 30-minute mark of the movie, and immediately steals all the spotlight from the female lead.

obviously.

Dilraba's character is an important figure in the counterfeit money ring.

……

However, the name of her character is truly suggestive.

Especially for some of Dilraba's fans, the name "Haibuna" is still fresh in their minds.

Because [Haibuna] was the model who committed suicide for [Modigliani]... Her jump made Modigliani a sensation around the world.

And now, she has directly and forcibly used this name in the movie.

Dilraba's desire to show affection for Lu Zhiyuan is practically overflowing, even through the screen.

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the other side.

Zhuang Wenqiang couldn't help but sigh, "Is my script really that bad?"

Although he had already seen it once.

However, at the last preview screening, not many people exclaimed or expressed their amazement.

At that very moment, he sat in the theater, listening to the whispers of the audience. Only then did he realize that Lu Zhiyuan was more insightful than he had imagined.

In the original storyline, Li Wen burned his paintings, which meant he severed all ties with his past and embarked on a life of crime.

But Lu Zhiyuan changed the plot.

Most importantly, the entire production crew disagreed with burning a painting by Lu Zhiyuan. It was simply too beautiful. Burning it would be such a waste.

Since the painting cannot be burned, the only option is to change the plot.

Dilraba, the only woman in the criminal gang, made a powerful entrance, stealing all the limelight from Gao Yuanyuan!

really!

When Dilraba appeared in this manner, the audience was immediately delighted, and everyone stared wide-eyed, eager to see how Dilraba and Lu Zhiyuan would show their affection in the movie!

After all, this couple is currently the most famous in the world!
Far surpassing Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

……

The camera cuts to the next scene.

They entered a very luxurious car.

Dilraba and Lu Zhiyuan sat together.

Dilraba exudes a powerful aura, like a noble empress.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan was a poor nobody, so he naturally appeared uneasy.

He hesitated for a moment before saying, "This painting isn't worth the price."

"No, no, no, I think it's worth it."

Dilraba turned to look at Lu Zhiyuan, stared intently for a second, her pupils filled with his image, and said, "This is a welcoming ceremony."

"Besides, it's really inappropriate to use your real name in our line of work. How about I give you a new name, Antonio?"

"It is a precious and priceless treasure."

As Reba spoke, she picked up Lu Zhiyuan's right hand, examined it carefully, and then said, "Look at these hands, they're really beautiful."

"If you have time, how about painting a portrait of me?"

Dilraba looked intently at Lu Zhiyuan, her eyes sparkling as if stars were twinkling within them.

……

Lu Zhiyuan did not answer.

He just watched Dilraba silently, seemingly a little surprised.

……

At this moment, the audience began to get anxious, completely immersed in the male protagonist's storyline, and wished they could agree on Lu Zhiyuan's behalf.

"Say yes, you idiot!"

"That's Alita, the Battle Angel!"

"Gao Yuanyuan acted for a long time, but she's not as good as Dilraba in just two shots! Dilraba is so lifelike, especially when she slightly raised the corner of her eye and smiled at the male lead... she's so cute."

"Dilraba's acting skills are absolutely underestimated!"

I heard someone praising Dilraba's acting skills.

Gao Yuanyuan couldn't help but roll her eyes.

She wasn't acting at all.
They're blatantly showing off their love!

I'm so angry!
She plays a lousy female lead, but all she gets are scenes of bickering with the male lead... It would be better if Dilraba Dilmurat had a cameo role, filmed a few scenes, and made the audience like her more!
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"Honey, you took such a cute picture of me! Tonight, I'm going to give you a super big reward!"

When Dilraba made a cameo appearance, she acted very relaxed.

It was a complete expression of her true feelings.

She originally thought that Lu Zhiyuan would cut her scenes... because they did indeed overshadow the main character.

Unexpectedly, Lu Zhiyuan not only didn't cut this scene, but also made it so outstanding after post-production.

Every shot looks like a fashion editorial.

The quality of the light and shadow is simply amazing, creating a sense of story and atmosphere.

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not far away.

Seeing this, Chen Hong was particularly jealous and glared at Chen Kaige: "Look at how A Yuan filmed me! How did you film me?"

Chen Hong has had several cameo roles in Chen Kaige's films.

The character of Manshen in "The Promise" was criticized by many people just for her hairstyle.

In the movie "Caught in the Web," she played a boss lady who was utterly uncharming, resembling a vicious and foolish old fairy.

Without comparison, Chen Hong wouldn't have any particular thoughts.

But today, she saw how another famous director added scenes and added filters to his wife's cameo role... The sense of disparity suddenly overwhelmed her!
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On the screen.

"Antonio, my priceless treasure, this is your hotel room key. Keep it safe. Don't refuse it. You probably can't go back to the place you used to stay, can you?"

Dilraba clearly knows a lot about the character Lu Zhiyuan.

A helpless expression appeared on Lu Zhiyuan's face as he said hesitantly, "I haven't agreed to join you yet. I don't even know what you do?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

Seeing Lu Zhiyuan hesitate, Reba smiled and handed him the room key, saying seriously, "If you don't join, I'll use my own money to treat you to a luxury hotel, instead of using the team's public funds."

After saying that, Dilraba winked at Lu Zhiyuan playfully.

After a while, the car arrived at the hotel entrance.

As Lu Zhiyuan prepared to get out of the car, Reba called out, her eyes earnest, "Antonio, I hope to see you again at the party tomorrow night. Promise me you'll come, okay?"

Neon lights shone down from afar.

It was drizzling on the surrounding streets.

The light shone through the rain, casting a halo the size of soybeans, and her eyes were so big and so sparkling.

Brighter than lights, more beautiful than stars.

……

"so cute!"

"Who said that Dilraba is dark-skinned, ugly, and unsophisticated?"

"Isn't this a well-known fact? In 'Anarhan,' Reba was indeed dark-skinned, ugly, and unsophisticated. But that doesn't stop her from always being so charming in Brother Yuan's movies."

"Sure enough, Dilraba can only be so cute and lively in Yuan Ge's lens. Other directors simply can't find the right way to bring out her beauty."

……

Since entering the flashback storyline, Li Wen has suddenly become a poor loser, although the story of this art student making fake paintings is very immersive.

However, the overall atmosphere of the plot is somewhat oppressive.

This is clearly negative feedback for viewers who came in to watch a thrilling movie.

However, ever since Dilraba appeared, the entire style and pacing of the movie have been completely elevated.

So cool to fly!

……

Liu Shishi also attended the premiere.

Right now, she is sitting with Xin Yukun.

I was really looking forward to my entrance, wondering if it would be incredibly beautiful and if the audience would scream for me.

Upon seeing this, Liu Shishi's vision went black, and she almost suffered a collapse of her Dao heart.

"Brother Kun, will all of my scenes be cut?" Liu Shishi asked, sounding aggrieved, as she was genuinely unsure.

She was supposed to be the second female lead, but now she feels like she's going to become a background character.
Xin Yukun had seen the finished film.

At this moment, he didn't know how to explain, so he could only say to Liu Shishi, "For 'Your Name,' you just need to be the female lead. When the time comes, let Brother Yuan, the chairman of the jury at the Tokyo Film Festival, nominate you for Best Actress at the Tokyo Film Festival."

When the film "Art Students" was in post-production, Guo Fan and his team filmed quickly for two months, almost finishing the film "Your Name".

Next, we'll try to complete the post-production work within two months.

Then, in October, "Your Name" was sent to the Tokyo International Film Festival.

"Hey."

When Liu Shishi heard Xin Yukun's empty promise, she immediately lost her temper.

If she could win the Best Actress award at the Tokyo International Film Festival... that would be equivalent to directly catching up with the "Four Dan and Two Bing" in terms of historical status in the domestic entertainment industry.

It has taken a precipitous lead over the other 85 actresses.

"Although I'm a little unhappy, I have to admit that Dilraba acted very well and was very talented."

"Her eyes were filled with affection and admiration for Zhiyuan."

"It doesn't seem like acting."

Although Liu Shishi was blind when she was acting.

But when she watched the movie, she was wearing glasses and could still see very clearly.

When Dilraba appeared, she completely overshadowed Gao Yuanyuan's performance as the female lead... leaving everyone speechless.

The first leading lady in film history, that's how domineering she is!

(End of this chapter)