Chapter 862 Will You Slap Me in the Face?

On the afternoon of the second day, the screening of "The Promise" officially began.

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

It was reported in advance that the producers of "The Promise" also launched their relationship over the years, and put some soft articles in some local media in Berlin in advance.

Moreover, some old friends Zhang Zifang has met from traveling in Europe over the past few years, those film directors, actors, producers, distributors, film critics, etc., at this time, will also help promote it in advance and write a little bit about it. The text expressing the expectation of the movie, some introductions to the director himself, and so on.

Even her team made appointments in advance with several local newspapers. After Zhang Zifang arrived in Berlin, she took the time to do an exclusive interview, which was published in the newspapers shortly thereafter... All of this, plus Zhang Zifang The word-of-mouth of Fang's film itself among the part of the audience in Europe who love literary and artistic films made the first screening of "The Promise" usher in a relatively good start.

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

I can't envy you.

Before the screening began, Li Qian brought Qin Jingjing, Fu Xuelong, and his administrative assistant Qin Nuo to help out at the entrance of the theater where "Promise" will be screened.

However, basically it doesn't help much.

After traveling to Europe so many times in the past ten years, the team behind Zhang Zifang is very familiar with the matter of coming to Europe to participate in the film festival. All the arrangements can be planned in advance, and the manpower is also Enough, so everything looks well-done.

Then, Li Qian came. Apart from 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 to wait for the screening.

In fact, Zhang Zifang is no longer needed, but her producer still made a large publicity poster in advance, and also printed a brochure that is said to have thousands of copies.

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

Li Qian also took a copy in his hand, went in and waited for the screening time, then opened it and read it carefully.

To put it bluntly, all these year after year, film after film, the purpose of publicity is not for the current "Promise", but for the continuous spread of director Zhang Zifang's brand and her films. The influence of the work in Europe.

In contrast, the crew of "Red Sorghum" was a bit shabby in terms of publicity preparations.

After receiving the invitation to participate in the exhibition, the publicity department had already started preparations, and also designed a batch of albums and brochures. In the end, Li Qian selected one, printed it, and they packaged and sent it before Li Qian. In addition, the publicity department once asked for instructions on whether to make posters or the like.

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 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 about posters and so on, it will be too tiring and too complicated.

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

Perhaps for the vast majority of domestic filmmakers, it is a great joy to be shortlisted in the three major European film festivals, even if it is not the main competition unit, and then, as Zhang Zifang has shown, rushing here with the greatest hope, Publicity and busy work everywhere, and strive to even if you don't win an award or become famous in the first battle, at least you can be familiar with the literary and film circles in Europe.

But for Li Qian, it was not like that.

First, he is not Zhang Guoshi. This "Red Sorghum" is not that "Red Sorghum", and this time and space is not another time and space. Therefore, even though he finished the cut and looked back, he felt that compared with the original technique, level, and vision when he was a fledgling Zhang Guoshi's version of "Red Sorghum", which is still a little immature and rough, I feel more stinky and proud that my version, after absorbing the essence of the other party and making up for the shortcomings, should actually be better in many aspects. Steadily exceeded.

In particular, as a hands-on work that he positions as an "experimental film" in his heart, he was quite bold when making this film. I will not talk about character performances and story cuts for the time being, but only say that Zhang Guoshi's original work is the most popular. Li Qian thinks that his works in this version should be much better than his in the splash-ink style of color application and camera intention that people admire!

First of all, I have the foundation of the original work in my heart, where it is amazing, where it is slightly flawed, and where it can still be revived. After Zhang Guoshi's version of "Red Sorghum" became a big name in the world, for more than 20 years, these things have been done. It has been studied over and over again by the domestic film circles, and many things have already been concluded. 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 feelings and regrets. Knowing well—this is tantamount to standing on the shoulders of giants before setting off!

Secondly, after all, Li Qian is a major in the Photography Department of the Film Academy. He is good at photography, light, and color. Maybe you let him create it out of thin air, he may not be able to shoot something better than the original "Red Sorghum", but take the other party's finished product, and it is a work whose success or failure has been cleaned up, and then he can freely develop it Of course, it will not be so difficult to make a set of similar products.

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

The third is simple. In any time and space, for a work of art, there must be a real work before we can talk about fakes, replicas, prints, etc. If there is Zhang Guoshi in this time and space, and he also made a "Red Sorghum", even if his filming is far inferior to Li Qian's, but Li Qian will make a comparison, unless the filming 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 is presented to the public and groups.

Not to mention that it surpasses the original work to a certain extent, even if it does not surpass and has flaws, but even if it has the charm of the original work at seven or eight points, it is at least on a relatively high level.

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

This logic does not hold water!

Time and space have changed, times have changed, people have changed, all kinds of things, whether they are similar or not, in short, Li Qian never thought that he would be able to follow the "Red Sorghum" win prizes.

This is number one.

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

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

So for him, if he wanted to practice "Red Sorghum", he would shoot it. After the filming, he felt that he had gained a lot, and he was satisfied with the cut film, which was enough.

As for the box office, it is estimated that it is unlikely to be a big hit, but after all, it is the work of my own director, and there is basically no pressure to pay back, so that's fine.

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

Moreover, regardless of whether he can get something out of his return this time, it is unlikely that he will have time to make literary films like "Red Sorghum" in the next few years.

The global film market 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 dare not breathe a sigh of relief!

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The auditorium was nearly full.

Many European audiences may be locals from Berlin, or they may have come from some unknown country, just to come to the film festival to watch movies. At this time, everyone is sitting in the screening hall, basically there is 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 journey with peace of mind. OK. Because Zhang Zifang can always fill your heart with warmth.

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

In China, Zhang Zifang is a difficult director to define. She is considered by some people to be "European", because her works are more popular in Europe, but this argument is difficult to hold, because the things Zhang Zifang photographs have always been people and things rooted in China.

Therefore, she happened to be stuck in the middle of the two, and thus became the favorite of a considerable number of literary and artistic workers, cultural people, intellectuals, petty bourgeoisie and literary youth.

Li Qian knew that for Zhang Zifang's coming to Europe to participate in the film festival, the domestic film circle and the media circle were almost excited, but they failed again and again, but they continued to be excited.

Like this time, as far as Li Qian knew, as soon as the invitation to the Berlin Film Festival was sent out, and the country knew that two films had been selected for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival this year, they were suddenly a little excited and looking forward to it.

For Zhang Zifang, there must be a lot of hype, various reports, various interpretations, various predictions, regardless of whether Zhang Zifang is willing or not, for the sake of commercial interests, she must cooperate a little.

For Li Qian, and the nomination of "Red Sorghum", which he has already filmed in 2001, which is rumored to be shortlisted this time, the domestic people are surprised at the same time, and at the same time are full of expectations-if Li Qian and "Red Sorghum" have something to do with the award Son, in fact, just now that they have just been shortlisted, the domestic reporters have already started to get excited. If the big and small can win an award, it will be a big deal soon!

It's not just that Li Qian won an award, it's so amazing, the key is that there are stories and stalks in it! ——Qin Wei Master Qin made a big joke about Li Qian's inability to make movies and his lack of understanding of film art!

Now it's all right, Li Qian didn't fight back after he finished mocking, but just played a "public breakup" with a clear idea, but when he turned his head, he had already finished filming before Master Qin made a big mocking move. The film was actually shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival!

It seems to be a bit of a slap in the face!

People who watch the excitement have never considered big things to be serious. In fact, although domestic people don't have too much expectations for the developments in Berlin, they are actually paying attention!

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

Therefore, this time, reporters were arranged to come to the Berlin Film Festival to interview several media outlets. Almost every one of them made an interview with Minghu Culture. Qi Jie selected one out of thousands of choices.

It is said that he is a well-known pen in the industry and a well-known young film critic in the industry.

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When Zhang Zifang and others came in, the stipulated screening time was already approaching.

Soon, the world premiere of "The Promise" begins.

It is also a good emotional story between people, it is an iconic shot full of warm colors, 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 the skin and bones of the story, you will find that it is similar, but this is the way, every time she puts the old wine in a new bottle, you can always see it with emotion.

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

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

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

Even Qin Jingjing, who was beside her, sighed clearly—somewhat disappointed, but also somewhat satisfied. It seemed that she was disappointed by the final ending of the story, but she was glad that she had seen such a movie that could touch her heart. satisfy.

Then, silence.

About ten seconds later, the subtitles were still running, and applause suddenly sounded from the middle row, and then, the applause quickly resounded throughout the auditorium.

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Li Qian got up late on purpose, sat on the chair and discussed with Fu Xuelong and Qin Jingjing for a while, especially with Fu Xuelong, both of whom were from the photography department. They were very interested in many of Zhang Zifang's shots. Once the head is opened and the thoughts diverge, it is endless.

Seeing that people in the screening hall were almost gone, Li Qian knew that they were preparing for the second screening, so he got up quickly and went out. When he was almost at the door, he reached out to Zhang Zifang from a long way away, shook hands, and congratulated the premiere. The screening was successful and praised her for making a rare masterpiece.

Experts praise experts, especially easy to scratch the itch.

For example, Li Qian and Fu Xuelong specifically mentioned a few camera angles and lighting problems, and Zhang Zifang immediately heard Zhang Zifang's expression of 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 joked with a smile, "Sister Zhang, you're very high-spirited. It seems that those reporters and critics just gave good evaluations?"

No matter how handsome Zhang Zifang was, she couldn't hold back at this time, nodded, and said modestly: "Everyone thinks there is a breakthrough, as for the scene you mentioned just now, two or three German and French film critic friends praised it. I'm really happy to hear that you two professional photographers with professional backgrounds boast so much!"

Li Qian smiled.

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

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

Although they cannot decide the award, their ability to drive up a director's reputation should not be underestimated. As the reputation grows, it is naturally more likely to exert greater public opinion pressure on the judges in terms of film festival awards.

In short, a good thing!

For Zhang Zifang, for "The Promise", and even for the international reputation of Chinese films, it is a good thing!

Li Qian congratulated her sincerely.

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

Next to the screening hall, there is a reporter waiting with a camera hanging 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 really appear in front of everyone for the first time, and will be reviewed by European people, European artists and film critics.

As for whether they can win the prize...Let them go!

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

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