Chapter 1070 1070 Focus

The audience at the Sundance Film Festival is truly unique, and the questions they ask are always professional. They'll discuss Richard's technique and significance of using long takes, they'll discuss the way Hugo and Charlize acted during filming, they'll discuss Richard's rhythm control of the plot, they'll discuss Hugo's approach to comedy The connotation of the roles of actors, gypsy girls, bards, etc. is profound...

This doesn't look like a premiere at all, but rather like a professional seminar. All the audience spoke enthusiastically, almost splitting the whole story of "Before Sunrise" into a detailed analysis, which made Hugo and Richard The three leading actors, De and Charlize, were completely involved in the discussion on the spot, so that the reporters on the scene were useless.

In fact, Nicholas knew that reporters had a lot of questions to ask. For example, Hugo refused to choose Sundance for the Golden Globes, for example, the Sundance Film Festival stole the show from the Golden Globes. Things that reappear in public after a lapse of four months, such as the so-called "triangle relationship" between Hugo and Charlize and Cameron, such as the upcoming Oscar nomination list for another year, such as this time the honor Will death be willing to attend the Grammys...

Every issue is so explosive, it can create a huge vortex of public opinion, and it can make every reporter return with a reward. But at this moment, none of the reporters brought up these topics in an unpleasant manner, not because the entire public opinion environment is now questioning that the news media has become the priority of interests, and even freedom of speech has become a weapon for them to seek interests-you must know the media They are the makers of public opinion, no matter how fierce the public opinion is, they can at least protect themselves and make themselves invincible, so they don't need to worry about this at all.

But because the whole atmosphere of Sundance is so different, different from the Golden Globes, and even different from Hollywood, that kind of crazy love for movies, obsession with movies, and focus on movies makes Park City like a secluded paradise. , let everyone involuntarily immerse themselves in this lively atmosphere.

This made the reporters a little dazed and at a loss. This feeling has really been gone for a long time. As Hugo denounced not long ago, when they habitually went to find breaking points, they completely forgot the original purpose of becoming an entertainment reporter: in addition to the so-called freedom of the press, in addition to the curiosity of the behind-the-scenes story, It also stems from their interest and hobbies for movies and music.

This turbulent feeling made the reporters hesitate and hesitate, and in the end they could only become bystanders.

The Q&A session of the entire premiere was originally planned for 30 minutes, but it ended up lasting 75 minutes, because there are countless details in the movie "Before Sunrise" worth discussing. The topic of discussion is also full of discussion, which is not only an argument between men and women, but also an argument between people.

After finally waiting for the enthusiastic audience to gradually leave, Robert Redford appeared in front of Hugo, with a clear smile on his face, patiently waiting for Hugo and the last audience to shake hands and hug. After that, this just stepped forward, "Today is a good start."

Hugo looked at Robert in front of him, a little dazed, thinking that he saw Brad twenty years later. "Well, for what?" Robert said only "the beginning", but not the beginning of what.

"The beginning of your continued presence at Sundance in the future." Robert said with a smile, "I hope this is your first appearance at Sundance and an important beginning for the future."

Hugo was a little surprised, because Robert was obviously courting himself, hoping that he could be part of Sundance's future map. Looking at Robert's smile, Hugo suddenly realized why he thought that Robert and Brad looked alike, not only because of their appearance, but also because in Robert in front of him, he could see that twenty years later, with Brad, who won the Oscar for best picture with "Twelve. Years. A. Slave", lost the sharpness of the actor, but the mellowness of the producer - more accurately Politeness of politicians.

"So, Park City always welcomes me?" Hugo just shook his head slightly, but still said with a smile. He also made a pun, not only talking about the Sundance Film Festival, but also Robert's long-standing rejection and opposition to Hugo.

It was naturally impossible for the old fox, Robert, to be detoured by Hugo's words. He just replied, "Don't you like Park City?" This is a response to Hugo, although Robert did not say that he and Rain Guobing relieved his suspicions, but he did extend an olive branch on his own initiative.

This kind of socially ambiguous remarks are often specious, but now Robert is clearly more grateful to have "Before Sunrise" at the Sundance Film Festival, so he is a little more proactive, "This movie is really a masterpiece, you Where did the idea come from."

"Wonderful ideas? Are you sure you are talking about my movie?" Hugo's words suddenly made Robert chuckle. "Before the Sunrise" is precisely because there are no fantastic ideas, so from the simplest and most basic The starting point that makes up the film.

"But the audience likes it, doesn't it?" Robert said without feeling embarrassed at all, "I like it too. A hundred minutes of dialogue, but it doesn't feel boring at all, this is a very magical thing. thing."

"I don't expect the same evaluation when the movie is released." Hugo is very rational, "Before the Sunrise" is too literary, too petty and too personal, this is destined to be a movie that is difficult to be loved by the public , although at Sundance, almost everyone said that the film's 100 minutes was not boring at all, but when it was really put on trial by the masses, it would never have achieved the brilliance of "Sleepless in Seattle". "So, Richard and Charlize, I was surprised and of course very happy to have received so much love and support at Sundance."

Robert was quite surprised by Hugo's response. He took a serious look at Hugo for the first time. Brad was four years older than Hugo, but Brad couldn't feel Hugo's wisdom and composure. , Hugo has a... intoxicating and charming temperament. This temperament is often a gift that can be condensed after the precipitation of the years or the ups and downs of life, but the older Brad is not comparable. Young Hugo.

Robert couldn't help being a little more curious about Hugo, but Robert's pause was just a moment's worth, his sight caught a few reporters standing not far away, he chuckled lightly, "Then let's wait for the movie Let's talk about it when it's released in the US. For now, I think I'll leave the time to the reporters, or they'll be unhappy with Sundance."

After speaking, Robert turned and left calmly. Hugo put his eyes on the back of Robert's departure. This was the first time he had a direct contact with the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, but he could feel that he was similar to Steven Spielberg, the founder of the film festival. Wei Geffen's aura, Hugo's mind suddenly appeared in the 2013 release of "Everything Is Lost", the hero played by Robert and the unyielding struggle against the storm.

Nicholas stood aside, not in a hurry, he didn't interrupt Hugo's contemplation, just watched quietly, waited for Hugo to recover, turned his head, and then he greeted with a smile, "The movie made a big difference. Success, congratulations."

Hugo smiled and shook his head, "No, I wouldn't describe it this way. You know, this is just the premiere, not to mention that it hasn't been released yet, even the critics' opinions haven't come out yet. Besides, you I know, what exactly you will say is also unknown."

Nicholas immediately felt the deep meaning of Hugo's words, and immediately raised his hand to express his surrender, "At least I like this movie very much. Moreover, I came to Park City this time, and I was really professional."

"Professional?" Hugo frowned slightly and looked at Nicholas suspiciously. He didn't understand why Nicholas would use this word.

"You know, besides the movie itself, there are too many focuses and topics worth discussing, but..." Nicholas dragged his tail, but seeing that Hugo didn't take the initiative to speak, he didn't mind, and continued to say , "But now, I'm focusing all my attention on the film."

"I thought it was because the Los Angeles Times was a serious newspaper." Hugo's words made Nicholas speechless for a while, and finally he could only laugh helplessly.

Nicholas looked at the several fellow reporters around him. Usually, when they met Hugo, it was normal for them to swarm up and bombard wildly. It was impossible to be silent, not to mention that the number of reporters who came to Park City this time was limited. This also means that everyone's interview opportunities and time have greatly increased. In order to promote the film, Hugo is bound to cooperate with the interview, which is also an important reason for them to abandon the Golden Globe Award.

But now, the reporters are looking at each other in dismay, obviously they have a lot of questions, but they can't ask a single one. Of course, it's also partly because when journalists choose Park City, it means they're not entirely exclusive of independent films, at least deep down they're curious about Hugo standing at the Sundance Film Festival What sparks will collide on stage.

Now, "Before Sunrise" gave an answer, and the audience at Sundance gave a more detailed and vivid answer that silenced the reporters.

In fact, the first thing Nicholas wanted to ask was about Hugo missing the best actor in a drama at the Golden Globes, but the words came to his lips, and he finally swallowed, "So, for 'Before Sunrise', for Sundance Film Festival, what should I focus on?"

Hugo couldn't help but froze for a while, and asked directly, "Are you asking me about the focus of your report?" Nicholas shrugged noncommittally, and Hugo looked at the five reporters standing beside him. He looked like he was hesitating to speak, but no one opened his mouth to refute it. The smile on the corner of Hugo's mouth was a little more playful.

After a moment of silence, Hugo said, "A movie, just a movie."