Chapter 416 I Can’t Make the Decision
Todd Haynes debuted in 1991 and won the Sundance Film Festival Jury Prize with his debut feature film "Poison"...
But it wasn't until "Far From Heaven" in 2002 that I gained mainstream recognition...
Not as good as the Coen brothers!
The Coen brothers, that’s a fool. Their debut film “Blood Labyrinth” also won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, but their 1991 “Barton Fink” won the Palme d’Or, Best Director and Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival. Actor Award!
That's right, Polanski, the chairman of the jury at that time, directly awarded three awards to the Coen brothers! …
Well, let me tell you an aside: "Barton Fink" first won Best Actor and Best Director, which was already a big achievement. Lars von Trier, who was also nominated, was very excited and thought that now it is my turn to win the Palme d'Or. , before he had finished lusting after, the Palme d'Or was awarded to the Coen brothers.
Lars von Trier only won the Jury Prize, not the Grand Prize...
From then on, Lars von Trier became Polanski's biggest fan, telling everyone he met that Polanski was short and tasteless...
The Coen brothers have become famous all over the world!
Todd Hines is a lot worse.
The original time and space was not known to many Chinese until "Carol"...
In fact, he made queer films earlier than Li Min. The problem is that firstly, there is no far-reaching work like "Brokeback Mountain", and secondly, there is no work like "Dallas Buyers Club" that has impacted society...
Is the track wrong?
That’s right…
Mainly, the sponsor is not helpful.
In the field of Hollywood independent films, Kristine Vachan belongs to... not to mention the last one, but not the top one either!
It's the same all over the world. Without connections, it's difficult to move forward, especially in the field of vanity fair.
Therefore, even if "Carol" has quality assurance and is trying to build momentum for awards... it may not be enough if it is all handed over to Killer Film Company.
Shen Xudong kindly suggested: "Choose a film festival to start operating, go to major art film festivals along the way, accumulate enough reputation, and then go for the Oscars."
"Film Festival?"
"Yes, use European film festivals to build word of mouth...that's what Harvey Weinstein did!"
"…Of course I know what you're talking about!"
Christine rolled her eyes...
There is only one formula for independent films to compete for the Olympics: first appear in major film festivals, win the favor of the judges, expand their influence, then screen them, and slowly expand their release...
Although Kristine Wachen is not well-known, she still knows this routine.
"Let's not go to Venice, let's go to Cannes!"
"…Cannes…"
"Hmm... Lesbian + Asian starring + equal rights, three layers of buffs, I don't believe I can't win the award!"
…
"Carol" will definitely win a prize at Cannes next year!
The chairman of the jury is Wang Jiawei. Given Gong Li’s relationship with Wang Jiawei...
Besides, in the original time and space, at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, Lao Wang went crazy and directly awarded five Best Actor Awards and six Best Actress Awards...
It’s like wholesale!
After ruining Cannes, Yadian ran away to Berlin...
But no matter how bad things are, the title of Best Actor and Best Actress in Cannes is still there!
As for the Oscars…
Shen Xudong made an appointment with Harvey...
Well, Harvey Weinstein!
Harvey, regardless of his moral character, his ability to discover talents is really frightening. There is no objection to calling him a wicked Bole!
Helped many young actors and independent directors to become successful.
Not to mention Quentin Tarantino, when Giuseppe Tornatore was still an unknown little director, Harvey had a keen eye and discovered him and his "Cinema Paradiso".
There are also famous directors such as Steven Soderbergh and Pedro Almodovar.
actually…
The positive impact of Harvey's fall was the end of the era of 'sex hunting'.
But at the same time, perhaps the independent film era is also declining. ’
If you look at the Oscars in recent years, it feels like Americans don’t know how to make movies anymore!
…
When Harvey saw Shen Xudong, his first words were: "It's impossible for me to buy "The Promise"..."
Shen Xudong was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"
"...Isn't it because of "The Promise"?"
"no!"
"That's good!"
Harvey quickly asked the staff to pour coffee...
Well, I guess he was scared - he won the distribution rights of "The Promise" in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa at Cannes for US$35 million.
I watched the film and was very satisfied...
Then after watching the finished film, I just didn’t want it—even the $500,000 deposit!
In the end, China Film came forward and found a small company under Warner to distribute "The Promise"...
Doesn’t Harvey know the importance of China Film Group?
He just doesn’t want to lose money!
"I have a script, take a look!"
Shen Xudong took out the script - "Little Miss Sunshine"...
Talk to someone who knows the stuff, you don’t need to say so much, Harvey will definitely understand!
Sure enough, fifteen minutes later, Harvey looked up, called the staff, served a cup of Blue Mountain coffee, and then said: "...I want this script!"
Shen Xudong shrugged: "I came to you, of course I want you to make this movie!"
Harvey breathed a sigh of relief: "You have won Harvey's friendship!"
"...Actually, Killer Film Company is also interested in this script!"
Harvey was disdainful: "Kristine... doesn't know how to operate a movie!"
"But she was willing to buy out the script for $1.5 million!"
"I'll pay you $1.8 million!"
Harvey looked at Shen Xudong who was unmoved: "What other conditions are there?"
"...I collaborated with Christine on a movie called "Carol"...adapted from "The Price of Salt"..."
Shen Xudong briefly talked about the plot of "The Price of Salt" and then said: "I hope you can help this movie win awards!"
"...Oscar?"
"right!"
Harvey shook his head: "It's impossible. It's impossible for the Oscars to give the highest award to a gay film!"
Shen Xudong waved his hand: "...Just get the nomination."
"I need to see the finished film..."
"No problem, next year's Cannes Film Festival..."
“…I want the North American distribution rights!”
"...This is a bit difficult, because Killer Film Company is also an investor..."
Harvey smiled and spread his hands directly: "Then why should I help you?"
"...I invite you to PR..."
It means paying...
Harvey nodded decisively, it will be easier if you have money...
…
However, although it is easier to do things if you have money, will Harvey do his best?
I guess it's unlikely, because Weinstein Films also has its own production - "The Queen"...
At this stage, Shen Xudong has no good way to deal with people like Harvey...
I can only wait until "Little Miss Sunshine" is released and achieves high box office before discussing another cooperation plan with him...
Promise heavy profits?
But it’s still online!
By the way, the "Carol" project is progressing very quickly. It's an independent film. The script and funds are in place. All that's left is casting and filming!
According to Christine and Gong Li's wishes, the other heroine must be a white actress with pretty attributes!
You can't all be Asian...
Otherwise, it would be too fringe!
Although Hollywood is politically correct, it has not yet reached the level of later generations.
Therefore, when Shen Xudong received a call from Mama Liu, he refused directly: "I can't make the decision on this project!"
There are too many things…
A little overwhelmed...