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Chapter 182 Seizing the initiative in the public opinion arena!

The Guardian published an interview about "The Hunt," which attracted a lot of attention from film enthusiasts.

The script, adapted from a true story, has sparked considerable discussion and made the immersive experience of "The Hunt" even more realistic.

A film review article focusing on "April 3 Weeks 2 Days" instantly ignited the Cannes town.

This was written by Tian Xiaole, who requested anonymity for publication.

"—In the awakening era of the 20th century, Christian Monsieur attempted to execute a near-perfect act of moral blackmail using [four months, three weeks, and two days]!"

The film uses the abduction laws enacted by a dictator to attribute the ignorance of the old era. The content of the film reveals the cruel exploitation, which is not only suffocating...

In today's world where everyone is striving for their rights, the director wants to use a film without a clear stance to make a dramatic transition.

The article's sharp content instantly sparked huge controversy.

They actually denigrated the most popular film for the Palme d'Or, without a doubt, as utterly worthless.

Controversy generates traffic!
Film critics, like cats drawn by the scent of fish, pounced on the film, offering all sorts of in-depth analyses.

As for the content and direction, it is the most talked-about feminism right now.

[April 3 weeks 2 days] But after watching the whole movie carefully, there is no clear and firm support stance at all.

This became the breakthrough point, which film critics and certain groups seized upon and focused their attacks on.

Teams working on other popular films, including those nominated for the main competition, have also started to get involved, joining the ranks of critics.

Everyone wants to see if this biggest hit movie can be dethroned.

After Tian Xiaole set the pace, they now enjoy watching the excitement, keeping their achievements hidden.

Every day, countless film reviews appear in the newspapers, further tearing away the facade of "April 3 Weeks 2 Days".

This is a film that tries to take a shortcut to win an award by relying on the gender of the chairperson's judges.

"Xiao Le, your article is really well written. It exposes the director's hypocrisy, and with the analysis of other film critics, it makes the movie even more ridiculous."

After reading the Guardian's article, which followed suit, Chen Hong felt that this man was not only talented but also quite insidious.

A film that had a chance to win the Palme d'Or has had its fatal flaws exposed amidst a storm of criticism, and it could very well be brought down.

"We must completely denigrate this film, otherwise we will have no chance."

Tian Xiaole said without any hesitation.

Public opinion isn't enough right now; we need to stir up feminism to completely destroy this film. This kind of thing is very popular in Europe.

"Other teams are also pulling the strings behind the scenes, so the chances of this movie turning things around are very slim."

Chen Hong analyzed the situation logically and with evidence. In front of Tian Xiaole, she seemed 20 years younger, not like a woman who was about to turn forty.

It must be said that the continuous output of film critics can influence the opinions of the jury members.

The jury chair and the four female jury members were very optimistic about "April 3 Weeks 2 Days" before, but now they are very resistant to this film.

In a European society where gender equality is a constant topic of discussion, Tian Xiaole's article has transcended the realm of the film and television industry, causing a sensation throughout Europe.

"Ah."

Tian Xiaole kissed her hair and analyzed, "..."

“Other teams will definitely use this method to attack other popular videos. In the next few days, we need to defend our position in public opinion.”

"Hmm~"

"I never knew you were so naughty," Chen Hong said playfully, her brow furrowing slightly.
"what about now?"

Tian Xiaole picked up the guitar and increased the speed of her strumming.

"You're such an artist! Not only are your films great, but you also play the guitar beautifully," Chen Hong exclaimed, feeling a tingling sensation all over her body.

After the song ended, they continued talking about the topic they had just discussed.

"If the public opinion continues to escalate, the film's copyright won't fetch a good price, which is their own fault for actively provoking us."

"Hehe, I just played a leading role. The ones who really want to kill this movie are the women's groups, especially those with religious affiliations."

Tian Xiaole said lazily.

In places like Europe, various groups use the guise of women's rights to hold marches and demonstrations, which are commonplace.

Chen Hong sometimes thinks that it would be better if she had been born 20 or even 15 years later.

Being with Tian Xiaole feels like meeting an old friend for the first time, yet also like meeting a long-lost friend again.

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The next morning, Tian Xiaole was woken up by Wang Jingsong.

As for Chen Hong, she would leave early every morning before dawn, afraid that Arthur would wake up and not be able to find his mother.

"What's wrong, Teacher Wang?" Tian Xiaole asked, her eyes dark with circles.

"Xiao Le, you've worked hard."

Seeing Tian Xiaole, who looked exhausted and worn out, Wang Jingsong sincerely said, "I've forgotten why I came here."

It's probably because of the recent media storm that he hasn't had a proper rest.

"You come all this way first thing in the morning and this is all you're telling me?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"Look at my brain," Wang Jinsong slapped his forehead, finally remembering his purpose, and said:
"Recently, many brands have wanted to sponsor us, so I've come to ask for your opinion."

After brushing his teeth, Tian Xiaole tilted his head back and rinsed his mouth with a "glug glug" sound before saying:
"Since you've come to me, you can decide for yourselves. As the director behind the scenes, I don't need these things; they're too much trouble."

Why do people come out into the public eye? Besides their love for acting, they just want to earn more money.

How much is the pay?
Nothing beats the comfort of sponsorship and endorsement fees!
These big brand endorsement fees aren't easy to get; there are clear requirements on how many commercials to shoot and how many events to attend each year.

Actors and celebrities are very enthusiastic, but Tian Xiaole is not interested at all.

In the following days, whenever Tian Xiaole noticed the hype dying down, she would write more articles attacking "April 3 Weeks 2 Days," giving them no chance to breathe.

Of course, these articles were all polished by Tian Xiaole through different channels, including film critics and Guardian reporters, before being published.

It truly achieved a situation where film critics earned money, newspapers sold well, and film festivals maintained their popularity.

This resulted in a win-win situation for all parties involved.

As the only party to be harmed, [April 3 Weeks 2 Days] did not sit idly by and began to organize a counterattack.

"A movie is not a court of law. I shouldn't tell the audience who is right and who is wrong. The truth often lies in the gray area. A movie may not make you like it, but it will definitely make you think. That is the great meaning of the existence of movies."

Director Christian Monsieur is making a last-ditch effort, and the article has garnered support from some film enthusiasts and groups opposed to women.

The most vehement reaction came not from Tian Xiaole, nor from other film teams, but from the 'European Women's Lobbying Group,' whose rhetoric was the most vehement.

The director of a film about the exploitation and coercion of women, who offered no support or stance in their defense and instead used their suffering to his own advantage, infuriated them.

As a result, women's groups were seen marching in Cannes every day to boycott the film "April 3 Days 2 Nights".

When the debate surrounding a film escalates to the level of women's rights versus opposition to women's rights, that film is already out of the running.

The film festival jury has nine seats, and women make up the majority. Unless they betray their gender, the film has no chance of winning the top prize.

Judging from the film's quality, it will likely receive some consolation prizes.

As the closing ceremony approached, the war of words in the media reached its peak. Amidst the mudslinging, the film "The Hunt" gained increasing attention and became one of the most talked-about films.

In this situation, the most excited people are the media from China, who are sending back real-time updates from here to China immediately.

This is the closest a Chinese-language film has come to the Palme d'Or since "Farewell My Concubine".

At this moment, Tian Xiaole was far removed from the vortex of public opinion. The closer they got to the end, the less she could afford to make a mistake.

If you don't do it, you won't make mistakes.

So even when Chen Hong approached Tian Xiaole, he refused.

He even patiently explained the reason for his clumsy performance.

"Pfft~"

Upon hearing this reason, Chen Hong couldn't help but laugh out loud, which made Tian Xiaole feel extremely humiliated.

Considering her age and the fact that she was feeling somewhat exhausted after a few days, he held back.

Seeing that Tian Xiaole was indeed not interested, and that Arthur was about to wake up from his afternoon nap, Chen Hong stayed for a while and then went back to her own room.

Tian Xiaole started reading domestic news. Apart from the news praising the "hunting," Fan Binbin was the most talked-about figure.

[Apple] earned 1200 million in box office revenue in its first week. Given the numerous cuts to the content before its release and the extremely low-key promotion, this achievement far exceeded the expectations of the producers.

Chen Maozi's new film "Mei Lanfang" has announced the female lead, with Zhang Ziyi playing Meng Xiaodong.

Hong Kong superstar Lai Ming plays the adult Mei Lanfang.

It's obvious to anyone with eyes that Director Chen has big ambitions this time, wanting to replicate the success of "Farewell My Concubine".

CJ emailed Tien Siu-le, hoping he could attend this year's Busan International Film Festival, and confidently stated that "New World" would definitely be nominated.

The event was scheduled for October, and Tian Xiaole gave an ambiguous reply, saying she would consider it.

He's just a screenwriter, not a director, so his nomination has little to do with him.

If I had time to go, it would just be for kimchi.

Jeon Ji-hwan posts a message every few days, occasionally accompanied by revealing photos.

This is a girl who is afraid of being forgotten and wants to improve herself.

Tian Xiaole zoomed in on the photo and studied it carefully, afraid of missing any important information.

"This little girl is so pretty. Haven't I seen her somewhere before?"

The sudden sound startled Tian Xiaole. She looked up and saw Chen Hong, who had returned.

At that moment, she was looking over with a smile.

"Didn't you go to see Arthur? Why are you back again?"

Tian Xiaole changed the subject and didn't answer her question.

"She's still asleep."

Chen Hong was smart and didn't press the matter.

Besides, in what capacity did she ask this question?
Tian Xiaole is young, rich, and successful in his career, and has countless girlfriends.

Given his current success, it's only natural that female celebrities would flock to him.

Chen Hong shook her head, shaking off the worries in her mind, and asked about the matter that concerned her most at the moment:

"By the way, the closing ceremony is just around the corner, so the phone call should be coming up in the next few days, right?"

"Yes, it definitely won't be until the 27th at the latest."

Tian Xiaole put away her phone and answered seriously.

The unspoken rules of the phone call are common knowledge; once you receive a notification from the organizer, you're guaranteed at least one award.

The two didn't continue the conversation; they had done what needed to be done, and now they could only wait.

When talking about Director Chen's new film, Chen Hong sighed and a hint of melancholy appeared between her brows.

Ultimately, she and Tian Xiaole were simply getting what they needed, while Director Chen was her safe haven.

"The descendants of the Mei family have suggested revisions several times, and Kaige also likes to revise the script. I don't know what the final result will be."

Chen Hong shook her head and sighed, then suddenly remembered something, her eyes lit up, and she said in a serious tone:

"Xiao Le, can you write a script for your Uncle Chen?"

Chen Hong said it was a request, but her tone was more like a plea.

"Director Chen would never appreciate my script."

Tian Xiaole smiled and shook her head.

"Please consider this a favor to me."

Chen Hong started touching Tian Xiaole inappropriately, trying to seduce her with sweet words.

She's family, so she knows what's going on in her own family.

Director Chen has the technique, but he lacks good scripts.

With Chen Huaikai overseeing the production of "Farewell My Concubine," the script remained completely unchanged, and the film was shot exactly as described.

The film's achievements are undeniable.

If another good script comes along, it could very well bring Director Chen back to his peak.

"No rush. Let's wait until Uncle Chen has failed a few times and his temper has cooled down before we talk about it. Even if we give him a good script now, given his current behavior, he will definitely revise it."

Tian Xiaole also wanted to see if Director Chen could return to his peak with a good script.

"Alright then, I believe you."

Chen Hong nodded obediently.

The atmosphere has arrived.

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Distracted, Tian Xiaole answered the phone impatiently, and upon hearing the English spoken on the other end, she instantly switched languages.

After hearing what was said clearly, a smile couldn't be suppressed on his face.

The mischievous Chen Hong stopped what she was doing, saw the phone was disconnected, and asked expectantly:
"Whose phone number?"

"Haha~ Just what you think."

Tian Xiaole was very happy; all her efforts over the past few days had not been in vain, and she hoped for a good result.

"Ah~~
"Then we guarantee a minimum prize!"

Chen Hong instantly lost her composure and became excitedly gesturing wildly.

Poor Tian Xiaole suffered a lot.

(End of this chapter)