Chapter 1737 1737 Clear the Fog

"Hugo, do you have any plans for filming next?"

"Hugo, are you planning to go back to the set after the 'Rainstorm' tour is over?"

"What do you think about the new film, Hugo?"

"Are you still willing to shoot another commercial blockbuster like 'Independence Day'?"

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Perhaps the adjective "cold" can no longer be used at the Berlin Film Festival at this time. Although there is still no bustling red carpet, Hugo, Leonardo and Charlize gathered together without talking for five sentences. Reporters swarmed over and couldn't wait to ask.

These noisy questions completely interrupted Hugo's thoughts, and he had to stop thinking about "LA Secret", but he didn't mind too much, because all thoughts about "LA Secret" were only Hugo's Just guessing. He didn't know whether "L.A. Confidential" was produced and distributed by Warner Bros., and naturally he couldn't be sure whether it matched what Barry said. Maybe a movie about rock and roll...

What Hugo needs to do now is not to get excited because of "L.A. Confidential", but to take his attention back. Today, he came to the platform specifically for "Romeo and Juliet".

Hugo showed a warm smile and said politely to the microphone in front of him, "I hope I can still see such a battle when I come to Berlin again next week."

A polite remark made everyone stunned for a while, and then the German reporters laughed one by one, while the reporters from other countries were confused, "Did Hugo tell a joke just now?" Most people didn't understand at all. Come here, Hugo's polite words are really common.

In fact, it's too rude for Hugo to make fun of the reporters' questions, because Hugo hasn't made a movie for more than a year, and has always been focused on the work of the band, the recent "Rainstorm" world tour and The album set off a storm. But all the attention was on Hugo's film work - of course, at the Berlin Film Festival, so Hugo laughed at himself, hoping the attendance wasn't too bad when he toured Berlin next week.

German journalists all know that the concert tickets for the Glory to Death Berlin concert have been sold out long ago, and the call for additional performances is high. Therefore, they laughed when they heard Hugo's jokes. German humor, the frequency is really not the same.

It was not difficult for Hugo to deal with the reporters at the Berlin Film Festival. After a paragraph of the interview, before Hugo could catch his breath, he saw Mark Canton walking towards him. It's just that this time, it's not Luc Besson who is following Mark's side, but a completely unexpected figure: the Coen brothers.

Hugo's eyes showed a look of surprise, "Hey, Joel, Ethan," Although Hugo still can't tell which is the older brother and which is the younger brother, but at least he remembered his name, which also avoided embarrassment, "Why did you guys show up here? Do you have a work exhibiting this time? Then I must go and have a look."

"But the rumors I heard are that you're leaving tonight?" Ethan raised his eyebrows with a questioning expression, which made Hugo laugh awkwardly, "Since you know it's a polite remark, don't Exposed me."

Hugo's frankness immediately cheered the atmosphere up again, "To be honest, how did you two show up together?" Although the Coen brothers are now the banner figures of independent films, like Quentin Tarantino, independent films occupy the A place, but still not recognized by the eight major film companies.

Now, the eight major film companies have paid enough attention to independent films, but they rarely participate in the production of these independent films in person. Finished product, purchase distribution rights.

So it's kind of weird that the Coen brothers and Mark came together.

Mark spread his hands, expressing his innocence, "Although I am a businessman and I don't know much about appreciating movies, the news is fairly well-informed. Joel and Ethan's movies are so good, I've heard of them for a long time. If you have a chance to see it, of course you won’t miss it.” Mark’s self-deprecating sentence was very good, not only avoiding Hugo’s question, but also taking the initiative to say his “flattery” in a teasing way, which immediately made everyone chuckle. stand up.

"Ethan and I came here specifically to find investment." Joel explained the cause and effect in a simple sentence, "I heard that you are here, which gives us a lot of hope. Mark volunteered to be the introduction. Man, it's our pleasure."

Ethan took over the conversation immediately and said easily, "If you are willing to appear in our work, I think the investment has been completely resolved."

The words of the Coen brothers are relatively direct, without the secrecy of those bigwigs, and without the eagerness and anxiety of Mark, but it will not make people feel uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, Hugo was accustomed to this way of communication. He immediately understood the purpose of the Coen brothers, "So, can I be arrogant for a while?"

Joel and Ethan laughed at the same time, then looked at each other once, looked at Hugo again, nodded, and Ethan replied, "Yes, you can be arrogant."

Hugo was asking "Can I narcissistically think you've come here for me?" and the Coen brothers answered in the affirmative. This made the three of them laugh, and Mark, who was standing by the side, didn't know the cause and effect, and looked a little embarrassed, but he didn't show it. Instead, he looked at the three of them with a smile and calmness, and then tried to control his tone. , asked tentatively with a hint of curiosity, "So, are you planning to star Hugo in your work?"

Ethan cast an inquiring look at Hugo, as if to say, "Can we tell Mark the truth?" Hugo knew that whether Ethan wanted to tell or not, Mark would always have a way to find out the truth, not to mention, if he could tell the truth or not. Letting out some rumors, he is interested in the Coen brothers' script, and it will definitely help them to pull sponsorship - although now with the Coen brothers' reputation, Hugo does not need help, Hugo smiled and flashed his eyes, giving A positive answer was given.

"Yes, before Hugo started touring, Joel and I had a script in preparation and handed it to him," Ethan explained briefly, then gave Hugo a meaningful look, and the two of them had a tacit understanding. Laughing, Ethan obviously knew that if Hugo showed interest in the script, it would help them. "Now, we just met Hugo and wanted to ask him what he thought."

"But it looks like we picked the wrong time." Joel said with a smile, "The Glory to the Dead tour is the most important thing right now, and Ethan and I know how it feels when we put our heart and soul into one thing. , other things become unimportant. For our fault, Francis has not complained less." Frances - McDormand, Joel's wife, relying on "Frozen" to become this year's best supporting actress Oscar's strongest strong competitor.

Joel's teasing made Hugo chuckle, "I'm not going to deny that, just like I'm not going to deny that I think 'Murder of the Green Toes' is a good script." Hugo's words made Mark read Come over, there are obviously some waves in Shen Jing's eyes, "Actually, I discussed it with Rick some time ago, if the time can fit, I think this work will become my next movie, it is a great idea. ."

Hugo is not just a polite compliment, but also the truth. "Murdering the Green Toes" is a really good story, and it's going to be an interesting journey if it's cast, and with the Coen brothers. Even including "L.A. Confidential", the Coen brothers couldn't refuse the lure. Confusion - The brothers are among the most talented directors in American film history, and their whimsy always surprises. Hugo really wants to work with them if the time is right.

"God!" Ethan immediately cheered happily, "When will your world tour end?"

"End of April." Hugo replied with a smile, and then he saw that neither Ethan nor Joel had concealed their disappointment, which made Hugo chuckle, "I think the answer is 'no'?"

Joel looked at Ethan, then said hesitantly, "We hope to be able to start shooting before March. But... everything is uncertain, isn't it? We still haven't invested enough."

"How much investment do you need?" Hugo asked curiously.

Ethan glanced at Mark from the corner of his eyes. In fact, Mark said just now that he wanted to lead the way. The real purpose was to connect with Hugo again through the Coen brothers. I didn’t expect that now Mark would become the medium for Hugo to raise funds for the Coen brothers. Sure enough, in the huge network of relationships in Hollywood, using and being used is a matter of minutes.

"Fifteen million." Ethan shrugged, and then saw Hugo's surprised expression, he nodded, "I know, the budget is a little higher this time." For independent films , is indeed quite a lot. The budget of "Frozen Blood" cost 7 million. This time the Coen brothers doubled it in one breath, "mainly because we hope to make some new attempts in the cast." So That's where Hugo was found.

Hugo spread his hands, "Who knows, maybe there will be surprises next." In one sentence, the eyes of the Coen brothers lit up, and so did Mark's.

Last night, Hugo also felt that the new work had no clue. He didn't expect that after a night, "L.A. Confidential" and "Murder of Green Toes" would appear in front of him - of course, provided that the work Barry implied was indeed "L.A. Confidential". City Confidential". As Rick said, even if the entire Hollywood actor is worried about the next work, Hugo has absolutely no need to worry - what he needs to worry about is: which work should he choose?