Perfect Life

The next afternoon, "Promise" officially began to show.

Zhang Zifang is relatively familiar with the official film festival here. The producer she has been working with over the years is also one of the most well-connected Chinese filmmakers in the European film circle. Movies can be sold for some money in Europe, so "The Promise" rented the third largest of the several movie theaters that the entire festival stipulates that can show movies.

There have been reports in advance, and the producer of "Promise" has also launched a relationship over the years, and put some press releases on some local media in Berlin in advance.

Also, some old friends that Zhang Zifang met while traveling to Europe in the past few years, those film directors, actors, producers, distributors, film critics, etc., at this time, they will also help to promote it in advance, and write something correct. The film expresses the expectation of the text, some introduction to the director himself, and so on.

Even her team made appointments with several local newspapers in advance. After Zhang Zifang arrived in Berlin, she took the time to do an exclusive interview, which was published in the newspapers soon afterward... All of this, plus Zhang Zifang The reputation of Fang's film itself among the European audience who loves literary and artistic films has made the first screening of "Promise" a relatively good start.

It can be said that this is a good start accumulated over the years.

I can't be envious.

Before the screening began, Li Qian brought Qin Jingjing and Fu Xuelong along with Qin Nuo, his administrative assistant, to help at the entrance of the cinema where "The Promise" was to be screened.

However, it basically doesn't help much.

Having traveled to Europe so many times in the past ten years, the team behind Zhang Zifang is already very familiar with the matter of coming to Europe to participate in the film festival. Enough, so everything seems to be handled with ease.

Then Li Qian came. In addition to posing for a while for the reporters to take pictures, he could only watch for a while at the entrance of the theater, and then went in and waited for the screening.

In fact, Zhang Zifang no longer needs it, but her producer still produced large-scale promotional posters in advance, and also printed thousands of promotional brochures.

As long as you enter the door to watch a movie, it will be delivered, and it will be delivered when you pass by.

Li Qian also took a copy in his hand, and when he went in and waited for the screening, he opened it and looked at it carefully.

To put it bluntly, the propaganda that has been carried out year after year, one after another, is actually not for the current "Promise", but to continue to spread the brand of director Zhang Zifang and her films. The influence of the work on the European side.

In contrast, the "Red Sorghum" crew's preparations for publicity were a bit shabby.

After receiving the invitation to participate in the exhibition, the publicity department has already started preparations, and also made a number of pictures and brochure designs. In the end, Li Qian selected one, printed it, and they packaged and sent it before Li Qian. In addition, the propaganda department has also asked whether to make posters and so on.

Li Qian thought about it at the time. Originally, he went to Berlin to participate in the film festival. He just wanted to brush up on the artistic style. It is not so critical whether he won the award or not. As for whether the film can be sold for some money in those countries in Europe , and it doesn't seem to be that important, so the crew will probably only organize a few people to go there together. If you have to toss with posters or something, it will be too tiring and complicated.

So, he waved his hand and didn't do it.

Perhaps for the vast majority of filmmakers in China, being able to be shortlisted in the three major European film festivals, even if it is not the main competition unit, is worthy of great joy, and then just like Zhang Zifang's performance, rushing over with the greatest hope, Propaganda and busy work everywhere, and strive to be familiar with the literary and film circles on the European side, even if I don’t win awards or become famous in the first battle.

But for Li Qian, this is not the case.

First, he is not Zhang Guoshi, this "Red Sorghum" is not the other "Red Sorghum", and this time and space is not another time and space, so although he has finished cutting and looking back, he feels that compared to when he first came out, his skills, standards, and vision Zhang Guoshi's version of "Red Sorghum", which is still slightly immature and rough, makes me feel more stinky and proud that my version, after absorbing the essence of the other party and making up for its deficiencies, in many aspects, it should actually be steadily exceeded.

In particular, as a practice work that is positioned as an "experimental film" in his heart, he was quite bold when he made this film. He didn't talk about the character performance and story cutting for the time being. He just said that Zhang Guoshi's original work was the most popular. Li Qian feels that this version of his works should be much better than his own for the splash-ink-style use of colors and camera intentions that people admire!

As soon as I have the foundation of the original work in my heart, where it makes people stunned, where there are slight flaws, and where it can still be imagined, after Zhang Guoshi's version of "Red Sorghum" became a big hit in the world, it has been more than 20 years old. It has been thoroughly researched by the domestic film circle, and many things have come to a conclusion. Zhang Guoshi himself talked about the filming process of the film in some in-depth interviews. Li Qian also basically knows some of his own insights and regrets. Du Ming - this is equivalent to standing on the shoulders of giants and then set off!

Second, Li Qian is a graduate of the Photography Department of the Film Academy after all. Playing with photography, playing with light, and playing with color is a good skill. Maybe if you let him create it out of thin air, he may not really be able to shoot something more than the original "Red Sorghum", but he takes the other party's finished product, and the success and failure of the works have been cleaned up, and he can play freely. Of course, it will not be so difficult to make a set of similar products.

What's more, from the beginning of "Legend of the New White Snake" until the "Red Sorghum", Li Qian has led the team to shoot and produce many movies and TV series, and his experience is quite rich! ——This actually means that the person who stands on the shoulders of giants and then sets off is not bad at all!

Thirdly, it is simple. In any time and space, artworks have to be real works before we can talk about fakes, reproductions, prints, and so on. If there is Zhang Guoshi in this time and space, and he also made a film of "Red Sorghum", even if his film is far inferior to Li Qian's, but Li Qian shoots again, there will be a comparison, unless the film is far beyond the original. One or two big levels and big realms, otherwise it will be difficult to get good reviews.

But now, no!

There is no Zhang Guoshi in this time and space, and there is no "Red Sorghum"!

Li Qian's version of "Red Sorghum" is the original work, and the screening at the Berlin Film Festival will be the first time it has been shown to the public and groups.

Not to mention that there is a certain level of transcendence in the original work, even if it is not transcended and flawed, but even if it gets the charm of the original work, it is at least at a relatively high level.

However, good works are good works. In another time and space, Zhang Guoshi won the award with "Red Sorghum", which does not mean that Li Qian carried a brand-new "Red Sorghum" in this time and space. Especially the winning "Red Sorghum" will definitely win!

This logic does not hold!

Time and space have changed, times have changed, people have changed, all kinds of things, whether they are similar or slightly different, in short, Li Qian never thought that if he followed a "Red Sorghum", he would definitely be able to do it. Take the prize.

This is the first.

Second, in many respects, he is not like other filmmakers in China, or even people related to "Red Sorghum", such as Qi Jie, such as the film's main photographer and director of photography Fu Xuelong, such as female The protagonist Qin Jingjing is the same as them, so they value this award.

First of all, because he is a director who values ​​the commercial performance of a film more, at least he should talk about humanistic and artistic achievements on the basis of commercial success, and secondly, his previous life experience in another time and space also clearly tells He, the decline of the three major European film festivals, and the decline of literary films, are inevitable.

So for him, if he wants to practice "Red Sorghum", then he shoots it. After shooting, he feels that he has gained a lot, and he is very satisfied with the cut film, which is enough.

At the box office, it is estimated that it is unlikely to be a big hit, but after all, it is his own director's work, and there is basically no pressure to return to the original. That's all.

As for the film festivals on the European side, we still have to come, but there is no pressure on whether we can win awards after coming here. The purpose of coming is actually very simple: people always have dreams, what if they come true?

Moreover, regardless of whether he can return with some harvest this time, in the next few years, he is unlikely to have time to make literary films such as "Red Sorghum".

The global market for movies is undergoing earth-shaking technological innovations due to the advancement of technology and the changes of the times. Before this wave of market mechanisms and market positions are finalized, he really does not dare to relax even half a sigh of relief!

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The auditorium was nearly full.

Many European audiences may be natives of Berlin, or they may have come from nowhere, just to come to the film festival to watch movies. At this time, everyone is sitting in the screening hall, and there is basically no loud noise— —Perhaps as a domestic newspaper commented on Zhang Zifang’s movie before: buy a ticket, go in and sit down, and then you don’t have to do anything, just enjoy your 100-minute movie tour with peace of mind That's it. Because Zhang Zifang can always fill your heart with warmth.

Zhang Zifang came in last, and behind him, he also came in together. Li Qian's eyes were sharp, and he saw the cameras hanging around the necks of the two men at once—the faces of the East.

In China, Zhang Zifang is a director who is difficult to define. She is considered by some to be "European" because her work is more popular in Europe, but this argument is hard to stand up, because Zhang Zifang's work has always been rooted in people and things in China.

Therefore, she is just stuck in the middle of the two, thus becoming the favorite of a considerable number of literary and art workers, cultural people, intellectuals, petty bourgeoisie and young literary and artistic people.

Li Qian knows that Zhang Zifang's coming to Europe to participate in the film festival, the domestic film circle and the media circle are almost back to excitement, but they fail again and again, but they continue to return to excitement.

Like this time, according to Li Qian, as soon as the invitation to the Berlin Film Festival was issued, the country knew that two films were selected for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival this year, and he was a little excited and looking forward to it.

For Zhang Zifang, it must be a lot of hype, all kinds of reports, all kinds of interpretations, all kinds of predictions, regardless of whether Zhang Zifang is willing or not, for the consideration of commercial interests, she must cooperate a little.

As for Li Qian, and the shortlist of "Red Sorghum", which is rumored to have been filmed in 2001, the domestic people are surprised and full of expectations at the same time - if Li Qian and "Red Sorghum" are on the sidelines of the award Son, in fact, it has only just been shortlisted, and the domestic reporters are already excited. If this big or small can win an award, it is estimated that it will be a big deal right away!

It's not just that Li Qian is amazing to win an award, the key point is that there are stories and memes here! ——Qin Wei, Master Qin made a big move to ridicule Li Qian that he didn't know how to make movies or the art of film!

Alright now, after he finished taunting with his forefoot, Li Qian didn't fight back, he just played a "public breakup" with a clear idea, but when he turned his head around, they had already finished the filming before Master Qin started to ridicule the big move. The film was actually shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival!

It seems to be a bit of a backlash!

People who watch the fun have never been too serious about it. In fact, although we don't have high expectations for the dynamics of Berlin in China, we are actually paying attention!

Of course, the focus is not on Zhang Zifang, because unless Zhang Zifang suddenly wins the grand prize, it will be difficult to have any sensational big news and gossip in China. The focus is on whether "Red Sorghum" can take away three melons from the Berlin Film Festival. Jujube—even a consolation award is enough for the domestic media to have fun playing in the face for a while!

Therefore, this time, the reporters came to the Berlin Film Festival to interview several media, and almost every one of them had an exclusive interview with Minghu Culture. Qi Jie chose one after thousands of choices.

It is said to be a famous pen in the industry and a well-known young film critic in the industry.

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When Zhang Zifang and the others came in, the scheduled screening time was coming soon.

Soon, the world premiere of The Promise begins.

It is also a story of love between people who is good at it, an iconic shot full of warm tones, and it is full of positive energy of true love in the world-Zhang Zifang has been filming for more than ten years, and the main tone has never changed. Even if you carefully peel and dismantle the story, you will find that it is similar, but this is the set, every time she fills a new bottle of old wine, it can always make you feel emotional.

I have to admit that this elegant and delicate female director is indeed a storyteller.

The 110-minute film, between 20 minutes and 40 minutes, is a little dull, but not serious, the overall narrative is smooth, and the local details are interesting.

The last shot of the movie ended, and there were many sighs in the auditorium.

Even Qin Jingjing, who was beside him, sighed clearly - a little disappointed, but also a little satisfied. It seemed that he was lost because of the final ending of the story, but because he saw such a movie that could touch his heart Satisfy.

Then, be silent.

After about ten seconds, the subtitles were still going, and applause suddenly sounded from the middle row, and then the applause quickly rang through the entire auditorium.

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Li Qian deliberately got up late for a while, sat on the seat and discussed with Fu Xuelong and Qin Jingjing for a while, especially with Fu Xuelong, both of them were from the photography department. They were very interested in many of Zhang Zifang's shots and dismantled them. As soon as the head is opened and the thoughts diverge, it is almost endless.

Seeing that the people in the screening hall were almost walking, Li Qian knew that they had to prepare for the second screening, so he quickly got up and went out. When he was about to reach the door, he reached out to Zhang Zifang when he was far away, shook hands, and congratulated him. It was a success and praised her for making a rare masterpiece.

The expert praises the expert, and it is especially easy to scratch the itch.

For example, Li Qian and Fu Xuelong deliberately mentioned the angle and light of several lenses, and they immediately heard Zhang Zifang's look of great joy, which was almost a bosom friend.

In other words, there seems to be no director of literary and artistic films who does not like to play with the camera!

Seeing Zhang Zifang's flushed face, Li Qian laughed and joked, "Sister Zhang, you are full of energy. It seems that those reporters and critics just gave good reviews?"

No matter how much Zhang Zifang is showing off, she can't hold back at this time, she nodded, and said modestly: "Everyone thinks there is a breakthrough, just as for the scene you just mentioned, two or three German and French film critics and friends have praised it just now. Now, I'm really happy to hear you two professional photographers from majors also praise like this!"

Li Qian smiled.

He knew that there were indeed dozens of famous European film critics sitting in the screening hall just now!

To put it bluntly, what those people represent is the public opinion, which is the wind direction of the film criticism circle. They are so unanimously optimistic about Zhang Zifang. To a certain extent, at least it means that Zhang Zifang's "Promise" should be indeed quite suitable. The taste of this group of European artists.

Although they can't decide the attribution of awards, their ability to drive up a director's reputation should not be underestimated. And the growing fame ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ In terms of film festival awards, it is naturally more likely to exert greater public opinion pressure on the judges.

All in all, good news!

It's a good thing for Zhang Zifang, for "The Promise", and even for the international reputation of Chinese films!

Li Qian sincerely congratulates her.

But unfortunately, there is no time for another deep chat.

Next to the screening hall, there is a reporter waiting with a camera around his neck. Next, Zhang Zifang will definitely accept a wave of interviews and interviews, both European and domestic.

And tomorrow morning, "Red Sorghum" will appear in front of everyone for the first time, and will be reviewed by European people and European artists and film critics.

As for whether to win the prize... let them go to the ball!

I want to say something, but I don't know what else to say.

If I ask for a monthly ticket again, how many tickets can I get?