Chinese entertainment director: I can wholesale Best Actress awards.

"What are you keeping us in suspense for?" A movie fan next to me pulled out a newspaper. "It's on the front page of the movie newspaper. Who doesn't know about the overseas box office of 'Shoplifters' now?"

#Shoplifters surpasses $30 million in overseas box office, breaking the record for Chinese art-house films overseas#

The highest-grossing Chinese-language art-house film both in mainland China and overseas.

"Shoplifters" has now been showing in the country for a month.

Total box office revenue: 5105 million.

An art film that grossed 50 million at the box office!

Currently, we are only using "Shoplifters".

And it was a box office hit overseas as well.

It has been showing overseas for more than half a month.

The overseas box office surpassed 30 million US dollars yesterday.

Of that, the European film market accounted for $2540 million.

As an art film and a Chinese-language film, this box office performance is excellent.

Pathé Pictures in France also made a lot of money.

They all contacted Lu Chen again, saying that if he wanted to make another art film, they could continue to consider Pathé Pictures, and the price was negotiable.

This film, "Shoplifters," greatly boosted Lu Chen's fame in the European film market, especially in France, where his popularity surpassed that of director Jia Zhangke, who primarily targets the European film market.

"I remember, the highest-grossing film overseas wasn't 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' directed by Li An, which grossed 200 million US dollars overseas." At this moment, a curious audience member voiced his doubts.

"Arthouse film? Didn't you see the word 'arthouse' in front of it?" As she said this, her eyes were full of disdain, indicating that she didn't even know if the person was a true film enthusiast. Then she sighed, "One film, 'Shoplifters,' brought in a Palme d'Or and became the box office champion for Chinese-language arthouse films. It's truly a double win of fame and fortune."

"As a directing student, I've already achieved financial freedom before even graduating." This statement drew envious glances from many.

The overseas rights to "Shoplifters" were sold for over 50 million.

Half a billion!

This much money is more than you could ever spend in a lifetime.

"All you care about is money. If Director Lu were like you, he wouldn't have been able to make 'Shoplifters'." They said, speculating, "I think Director Lu is a pure filmmaker; his heart is only for movies."

While the movie fans outside were chatting.

Inside the hotel, media reporters were busy setting up their cameras and microphones, preparing for their upcoming interviews with director Lu Chen and the film's stars.

Besides the media, the venue was also open to the public.

The artists signed with Starry Night Pictures also arrived early.

Actors like Zhang Ruoyun, who starred in "Shoplifters," have already signed with Starry Night Pictures. As for Yang Chaoyue, she is too young, so after filming the movie, she will go back to school.

Except for Zhang Ruoyun.

There are also other artists signed with Starry Night Pictures.

Among those from Beijing Film Academy are Wang Luodan from the 01 Acting Department, Zhu Yawen from the 02 Acting Department, and Yuan Shanshan from the 05 Acting Department.

Among those from the Central Academy of Drama are Tong Liya, a student in the 04 acting class.

There are also complete amateurs.

Zhao Liying didn't graduate from a film academy or an art academy, and her academic qualifications aren't high.

It took a lot of determination for me to come to Beiping back then.

Zhao Liying, who came from a rural background, worked in sales after graduation, but always wanted to have a better future.

I learned online that Lu Chen, the Palme d'Or winner, is recruiting actors nationwide for his new film at the Beijing Film Academy in Beiping.

And there are no restrictions.

There are no restrictions on film school students or whether they have acting experience.

Only one point.

As long as you have a dream of becoming an actor.

This deeply moved Zhao Liying, who made a do-or-die decision before coming to Beiping, quitting her job and arriving with just over a thousand yuan.

Although she didn't get the role in the audition, she will be starring in Lu Chen's new work.

But there was an unexpected bonus: she signed with Starry Sky Pictures and became one of their next artists. This made Zhao Liying decide not to return to her hometown and stay in Beiping to make a name for herself.

In order to stay in Beiping and stay at Starry Night Film Studio.

I arrived at the hotel early this morning to set up the venue.

They were working diligently, keeping their heads down.

Of course, it's also because Zhao Liying doesn't know anyone.

The other signed artists are mostly graduates of film academies, unlike me, a complete amateur, who doesn't even have a friend to chat with.

"Director Lu is here." Someone said at that moment.

The artists signed with Starry Sky Pictures all looked towards the door.

It can be said.

These people are all newcomers to the film and television industry; even if they have representative works, they are not the lead actors.

Now signed with the Palme d'Or-winning director's company, he is full of hope for the future.

Because Director Lu is recognized by the global media as the director who is best at training actors, everyone wants to receive personal guidance from Director Lu so that their acting skills can improve by leaps and bounds.

As for the artists who were signed...

They were basically all auditioning for "Let the Bullets Fly".

Lu Chen arranged this audition for two reasons: first, to select actors for the film.

The second is to select a group of high-quality artists for the company.

As someone from the future, knowing who will become popular and who has the potential to become popular, we must make good use of this advantage.

……

Outside the hotel at this time.

The convoy was already parked at the entrance.

Lu Chen got out of the car.

The surrounding fans cheered.

Then came the main cast, including Jiang Wen, Ge You, Chow Yun-fat, and Fan Bingbing.

When Chow Yun-fat got off the car.

The cheers were the loudest.

This is also why Hong Kong movie stars have a special place in the hearts of mainland audiences.

We all grew up watching Hong Kong movies.

Films like Chow Yun-fat's "A Better Tomorrow" and "God of Gamblers" are almost universally known among young people.

Those who attended the launch press conference.

There are also producers Han Sanping, Wang Chengtian, and Li Shaohong.

As for the hotel's conference hall, the media reporters were already waiting.

Lu Chen and his group entered, but had not yet taken their seats.

I frantically pressed the shutter button.

Everyone then took their seats.

Han Sanping sat in the first seat.

Lu Chen sat to the side, the producer was in the middle, and then the movie's main actors.

"Director Lu!" a reporter from the Beiping Entertainment Daily asked from the audience. "Just yesterday, 'Shoplifters' grossed over 30 million US dollars overseas, in addition to its domestic box office. Overseas audiences have praised the film highly. Let me read you some reviews from overseas audiences..."

He then read it aloud on the spot.

These are all carefully selected positive reviews.

After reading these comments.

They then asked Lu Chen if he had ever imagined that "Shoplifters" would win the Palme d'Or and become a box office hit both domestically and internationally.

"As a director, I only have one thing on my mind: to make a good film and bring a good work to the audience," Lu Chen replied to the reporter. "And the film's box office success is also thanks to China Film Group, Enlight Media, and Pathé Films of France for their contributions to the film, as well as Starry Night Pictures."

Movie box office.

Two major factors.

Film quality and film promotion.

Needless to say, in mainland China, with his uncle involved, China Film Group spared no expense in promoting "Shoplifters".

Pathé Films of France is indeed capable, having done an excellent job promoting "Shoplifters" in Europe.

"Director Lu!" a reporter from the film magazine asked. "The movie is about to start filming. Your new film has an investment of 1.2 million yuan and stars award-winning actors Jiang Wen, Ge You, and Chow Yun-fat. I, and the audience, are definitely looking forward to this movie. I wonder when it will be released, or will it participate in international film festivals first before its release?"