Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Cheng Yuan's words made him feel even more that there was room for maneuver.

Running a program doesn't guarantee an award.

It's definitely easier to win an award that way.

Even though the three major European awards don't have the same level of public relations as the Oscars, they still certainly have an impact.

The logic is simple: if two teams are evenly matched, and one has made a move while the other hasn't, then it's obvious who will win the award.

"You're going to sell the rights in advance and then try to get the Best Actor award?"

Jiang Wen looked at Cheng Yuan with some surprise.

The film rights to "Buried Alive" are held by Cheng Yuan. All the profits from the film's release go to Cheng Yuan.

"We can't exactly try to manipulate things to get Best Actress, can we?" Cheng Yuan laughed. "As for the Golden Lion Award, do you think that's even possible?"

"The Golden Lion award is unlikely, but the Best Director award has a very good chance," Jiang Wen said. "Aren't you going to pull strings about that?"

"The chances are too slim," Cheng Yuan shook his head and said. "Besides, I'm still young and have plenty of opportunities."

"Are you really planning to sell the rights ahead of schedule?" Jiang Wen asked. "If that's the case, the price of the rights will probably be much lower."

"This movie might not win any awards," Cheng Yuan said. "If it doesn't win any awards in the end, it might not be as profitable as selling the rights in advance. If we sell the rights in advance and manage to win an award, it won't be without benefits for me either; at least the domestic box office might be much higher."

"If we're going to do it, let's do the best director thing. I can't take advantage of you," Jiang Wen shook his head and said. "As for the best actor, I'll think of another way."

"No way, let's put our efforts in the same direction," Cheng Yuan said. "The chances of winning Best Director are too low, you can tell just by looking at my face."

Handsome?

No, they're too young.

"Awards have nothing to do with age," Jiang Wen said, shaking his head. "You're making me feel like I owe you something."

"What do you owe me? Without you, I wouldn't even have the chance to make movies." Cheng Yuan shook his head and said, "How about this, we'll work on which award to promote and let the buyers choose for themselves, okay?"

"good!"

Jiang Wen nodded.

Does Cheng Yuan have a chance to win the award?

Have.

However, he also knew that the chances were lower than his.

The film "Buried" gives the actors more room to perform than the director.

Aren't you hungry?

Cheng Yuan looked at Jiang Wen and asked.

"Hungry!"

"Let's go then."

......

Venice opened on September 1st.

Cheng Yuan had walked the red carpet in his previous life, but this was his first time walking the red carpet at an international film festival.

"Have you walked the red carpet?"

After walking the red carpet, Jiang Wen looked at Cheng Yuan with a puzzled expression.

Cheng Yuan walked the red carpet with ease, as if it were his first time.

For "Buried Alive," it was just him and Cheng Yuan who came together, and they walked the red carpet together as a couple.

Cheng Yuan actually called photographer Du Jie, but the guy went to the grasslands with Ning Hao to film a movie and couldn't come.

"Never seen a pig walk, but have you never eaten pork?" Cheng Yuan said. "Never walked a red carpet, but have you never seen one?"

Shouldn't it be "Even if you've never eaten pork, you've at least seen a pig walk"?

Jiang Wen grinned and asked.

Have you ever seen a pig walk?

Cheng Yuan asked, and Jiang Wen shook his head.

Have you ever eaten pork?

Cheng Yuan continued to ask, and Jiang Wen nodded.

"That settles it then," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "These days, there are definitely more people who have eaten pork than people who have seen a pig walk, so if we don't change it, it just doesn't feel quite right."

"That makes sense!"

Jiang Wen nodded.

"Come on, let me introduce you to some people!"

As Jiang Wen spoke, he took Cheng Yuan to meet some international filmmakers.

Among them is Marco Müller, the president of the Venice Film Festival.

He seems to have a pretty good relationship with Jiang Wen.

Meeting in private would certainly be inconvenient, but that's no longer an option.

However, there was not much communication.

Cheng Yuan had a good sense of propriety, which helped him become somewhat familiar with the public.

The other party praised Cheng Yuan and the novel "Buried Alive" a few times. Whether it was just polite talk or genuine sentiment is unknown.

Jiang Wen invited him to the premiere of "Buried Alive," and he smiled and agreed.

"What are you looking at?" Jiang Wen followed Cheng Yuan's gaze and then laughed, "Are you lovesick, kid?"

"You're overthinking it," Cheng Yuan shook his head and said. "I'm just surprised that there's one jury member who's even younger than me."

Cheng Yuan had just been looking at Scarlett Janssen, a stunning beauty who was a few months younger than him.

However, her charm had not yet reached its peak.

He is one of the members of this jury.

Actually, she has some connection with "Buried Alive".

The original lead actor is her husband.

Yes, my future husband.

Future ex-husband.

"Do you know him?"

Jiang Wen was somewhat surprised.

"I've seen her in 'Lost in Translation'," Cheng Yuan said. "Oh, Director Jia is here."

"Director Jiang!"

"This must be Cheng Yuan, the director of 'Buried Alive'? Hello!"

Jia Zhangke came over, shook hands with Jiang Wen, and then shook hands with Cheng Yuan.

He didn't come alone; Zhao Tao was with him.

Zhao Tao is the female lead in "The World" and Jia Zhangke's go-to leading lady; she will also be his wife in the future.

After exchanging pleasantries, Jia Zhangke invited the two to the premiere of "The World".

Cheng Yuan naturally invited them to the premiere of "Buried Alive".

"The World" premiered on September 4th, while "Buried" premiered on the 3rd.

Jiang Wen and Jia Zhangke are not from the same circle, and they are not that familiar with each other. They just exchanged a few words when they met in a foreign country.

As for Cheng Yuan?

He was just a greenhorn, and Jia Zhangke, like many others, probably thought of him as just a tool.

However, once the film is released, a director like Jia Zhangke will definitely be able to tell who made "Buried Alive".

Jia Zhangke is one of the most representative directors of the Sixth Generation of Chinese filmmakers.

As for Jiang Wen, some say he is the fifth generation, while others say he is the sixth generation.

Jiang Wen's style is unique and his work is diverse, making it difficult to categorize him precisely into any particular generation of directors. He himself has stated that his primary profession is acting, and directing is his secondary profession, so he is not included in this classification.

After a busy day, Cheng Yuan returned to his hotel, only to receive a text message from Liu Yifei.

This surprised Cheng Yuan.

"I saw you walk the red carpet, I'm so envious."

"Is he handsome?"

"handsome!"

"Aren't you tempted?"

"..."

"If you're interested, take action. Don't be reserved just because you're a girl. You need to know how to take the initiative."

"..."

"Don't worry, I'm easy to win over. As long as you ask, I promise I'll say yes immediately, without hesitation."

"Who's interested? Who wants to pursue you? You narcissist."

Liu Yifei was speechless at this point. How could this person be so shameless?

You actually said I was attracted to him, that I should pursue him, and that I should confess my feelings. You even said last time that you wanted to live off me.

"But I'm already tempted by your looks. So, you'd better find a way to fall in love with me yourself. After all, out of 1.2 billion people, I've only given you this chance."

"..."

"I advise you not to be ungrateful and narrow your own path!"

"..."