Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

"Daughter, did you bring your dress?"

Ma Lijuan and Liu Yifei shared a room. Both mother and daughter were exhausted and lay on the bed, not wanting to move.

A 10-hour flight, followed by a 10-hour drive.

Women are made of water and are not as resilient as men.

Chen Mo and Liao Fan were still full of energy and even had the energy to attend a dinner party.

Even Zhao Benshan, who is over fifty years old, doesn't show much signs of fatigue.

Maybe I was too excited.

"I didn't bring one, Auntie. What would I need an evening gown for? We're not walking the red carpet. We're here on vacation to relax, aren't we?"

Liu Yifei scratched her head and asked in confusion.

"Let's relax after walking the red carpet. I've already inquired; that red carpet isn't long, but many filmmakers spend their entire lives without ever setting foot on it. It's such a great opportunity, why not take it?" Ma Lijuan had already planned it out. She added, "Don't worry about what the reporters say; we'll just get Xiao Mo a position then."

"Thank you, Auntie." Liu Yifei's eyes were a little moist; she was truly moved. But she had her own principles. "I don't want people to say I'm just trying to get on the red carpet. I believe that one day, I will stand on that red carpet rightfully through my own efforts."

The voice wasn't loud, but it was very firm.

Ma Lijuan stopped rummaging through the suitcase.

Put the red haute couture dress back.

I originally thought my daughter would happily agree and give me a comforting hug.

however.

Liu Yifei's choice was unexpected.

But it is precisely because of this that Ma Lijuan appreciates it even more.

"Okay, Auntie supports you. If Xiao Mo can make 'Black Coal, Thin Ice,' he can definitely make even better movies. Auntie will give him a push. And just between you and me, Xiao Mo is a sissy."

"Oh, Auntie, Director Chen has his own artistic pursuits. I feel that... when he was writing the script, the male and female leads were already decided, and I can't do it."

"Honey, what do you think of my Xiaomo?"

"Of course he's the best! Tall, handsome, talented, and with a great personality... Oh, Auntie, why are you asking that?"

"Haha, my dear, why are you blushing?"

"I...I need to use the restroom."

"Bang!"

"Oh dear, Liu Qianqian, you're so clumsy!"

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The next day.

Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony.

The Cinema Palace Square was packed with people.

The photographer and reporter were both dressed in black suits.

First, it is unified, rigorous, and solemn.

Secondly, when the TV station broadcasts the show, the audience's attention will immediately fall on the glamorous celebrities.

Female celebrities, in particular, will attract the attention of major international brands as soon as they step onto the short 50-meter red carpet.

This is a platform, and also a stage.

The cast of "Black Coal, Thin Ice" was scheduled after "Spring Fever".

The men were all wearing Zhongshan suits, while Yu Nan, dressed in a wine-red velvet dress, stood out like a star surrounded by flowers.

Everyone's face was beaming with the smiles of victors.

In 2009, nearly 2000 feature films from around the world were submitted to Cannes, but only 20 were selected for the main competition.

Definitely one in a hundred.

Standing on the periphery, Liu Yifei's pretty face flashed with envy for a fleeting moment.

As a filmmaker.

Who wouldn't want to be like Yu Nan, wearing beautiful clothes, putting on gorgeous makeup, striking a carefully prepared pose, and becoming the focus of the spotlight?

"I told you to go yesterday but you wouldn't. Are you jealous, silly girl?"

Ma Lijuan said something.

"Hehe..." Liu Yifei didn't deny it, "While I envy others, they envy me too. I have a mother and an aunt, I'm already very happy."

"Look at you, child, your auntie isn't happy at all."

Ma Lijuan was immediately hooked and turned into a perky-cheeked girl.

After walking the red carpet, the movie will be shown.

The opening film of this year's Cannes Film Festival is the 3D animated film "Up" by Pixar.

Breaking with the long-standing tradition of screening live-action blockbusters also signals the organizers' embrace of commerce and new technologies.

Chen Mo had seen this movie in his previous life.

On the surface, it's a whimsical adventure, but it actually contains life philosophy. The first 10 minutes tell the story of a lifelong love, and the quality drops a bit in the later parts, but overall it's warm and healing, with regrets and courage hidden within. It can be considered a classic animated film that combines commercial appeal and artistic merit.

Have to admit.

Hollywood, which wasn't politically correct before, was really good at fighting.

of course.

This also relies on top global talent, a well-developed film industry, and a strong capital market.

The production and marketing costs of nearly $2 million, equivalent to 13.5 billion RMB, are beyond the reach of most companies or even countries.

That concludes the discussion.

Chen Mo couldn't help but think of the 6 million RMB historical war epic "Red Cliff".

The only memorable point is...

Mengmeng... stand up.

And those long, white legs spread wide.

Mr. Han is still too superstitious about the abilities of Hollywood directors.

John Woo has been in Hollywood for many years, but only two of his films have made money: "Face/Off" and "Mission: Impossible 2".

The former has a groundbreaking subject matter and Hong Kong directors are adept at violent aesthetics.

The latter is a blockbuster sequel.

Released in 2002, "Windtalkers" had a total investment of nearly $1.6 million and a global box office of $7762 million, which led to MGM's bankruptcy and auction when it was trying to turn its fortunes around.

Red Cliff didn't really lose money.

but.

To have a director who grew up in Hong Kong and worked in Hollywood make a domestic historical war epic.

This is a major blunder.

What do Hong Kong directors know about traditional culture? What do they know about history?

If "The Promise" marked the beginning of the collapse of credibility for domestic blockbusters, then "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "The Banquet" delivered the final blow.

Red Cliff, on the other hand, opened Pandora's box of high-grossing, terrible films.

The era of combining big directors, big IPs, big stars, and strong marketing has arrived.

Such as "Mulan", "Confucius", "The Orphan of Zhao", "The Warring States Period", "The Last Supper", etc.

Investments are usually for one or two small goals.

Unfortunately, its box office performance was nowhere near that of "Red Cliff".

Moreover, there are too many shady things involved. There's a spoiled brat pretending to be a famous director, a fake director who's actually running a film studio tour, and a fake director who's a real poet. It's a classic case of one person cheating another, and insiders cheating outsiders and outsiders cheating the audience.

But if you're just exploiting your audience, once is enough.

If you're a bit naive, they'll make you cut it twice.

Once or twice, but not a third time.

So-called domestic blockbusters have been reduced to nothing more than a roadside spectacle.

In today's Chinese film industry, there are almost no directors who can handle big-budget productions.

Han Shanping's strategy for producing big-budget films is to stimulate the market and attract audiences to cinemas.

The approach was correct, and the result was commendable.

But the process was too rough.

The academics and the second generation are simply not up to the task.

It can only be said that even a skilled cook cannot make a meal without rice.

Until Chinese-language films entered an era of diversification.

So-called domestic blockbusters have indirectly led to a rapid improvement in the audience's aesthetic taste.

Even low-budget films can create miracles if they are of high quality and made with great sincerity.

For example: Lost on Journey, Love is Not Blind, Lost in Thailand, Goodbye Mr. Loser, etc.

As for the beginning of the era of terrible movies that followed, that's another story.

"The Secret of the Fuchun Mountains" takes the lead, while "Tiny Times" firmly holds the top spot.

The screening of "Up" has ended.

All the guests stood up and applauded for eight minutes.

Jiang Wen and Quentin helped find a screening room with a good location.

Black Coal, Thin Ice premiered in Cannes.

Chen Mo, Liao Fan, Zhao Si, Liu Yifei and others distributed flyers.

But the effect was minimal.

Chen Mo's international fame is practically nonexistent.

Does anyone know this nobody?

At this point, Jiang Wen and Quentin Tarantino stepped forward again, using their fame and connections to attract many film critics and independent film enthusiasts.

Yesterday's drinks were definitely worth it.

Within half an hour, the theater was two-thirds full.

Chen Mo signaled to the staff to start the movie. He sat in the leftmost seat of the first row, by the aisle, where he had the best view and could see almost all the audience members' facial expressions and emotional changes.

"Why are you more nervous than me?"

Chen Mo asked softly.

"Me? Yes, do I? Okay, I'm afraid they won't understand."

Liu Yifei confessed honestly.

"Excuse my bluntness, but they are probably more professional than you."

Chen Mo once again channeled his engineering mindset, his emotional intelligence practically zero.

"All right."

Liu Yifei did not respond.

but.

I still muttered a few words to myself.

How can he treat others like that, but treat himself like this?

it's wired!