Chapter 434: Chinese Movie Night

The successive hits of the novel "Room" and the movie "Youth" have made the global cultural and entertainment circles follow Shanhe's rhythm and become extremely noisy. September will undoubtedly belong to Shanhe.

The global public is watching this young man who frequently breaks the rules. As many media reported:

It is our luck to be in the same era with such a genius, because we can all witness a legendary life with our own eyes!

Shanhe did not change his schedule because of these, and still took the crew of "Youth" to participate in the "Chinese Film Night" film festival specially held by the Venice Film Festival for Chinese films.

Because of Shanhe, there are surprisingly many Chinese films coming to Venice to participate in the exhibition and sell films this time. Chinese films from the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and even Southeast Asia have signed up to participate in the Venice Film Festival.

There are surprisingly many Chinese entertainment celebrities who came to participate in the "Chinese Film Night" in Venice, almost no less than the "Three Gold" awards ceremony in China.

Zhang Yi attended the Venice Film Festival with the completed film "Coming Home" and the film "Shadow" which is still in post-production;

Wong Kar-wai, Tony Leung and Zhang Ziyi also came with "The Grandmaster";

Chen Kaige and his wife and the film "Search" were also present.

Also present were "King of Heaven" Jay Chou and his crew of "Rooftop Love", and Dante Lam also came with the just-completed film "Fighting".

Shanhe even saw Li Bingbing and his sister, Wendi Deng, as well as Yang Mi and Guo Xiaosi at the scene!

Unconsciously, the shocking "Tiny Times" was still here, and how come his intrusion didn't blow it away!

As soon as Shanhe appeared at the cocktail party, he immediately became the focus of the whole audience, and people from all walks of life came up to greet him and introduce him to them.

Shanhe naturally responded with a smile,

"Mr. Qiu, you are familiar with Director Wang and Tony Leung, so you don't need me to introduce them!"

"Of course, Director Wang and Mr. Liang are both my respected predecessors, and I am very happy to meet you!"

"No, no, Mr. Qiu has already surpassed us by a hundred thousand miles in terms of achievements!"

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"Shanhe, this is Wendi Deng, the boss of Murdoch News Corporation!"

"Hello, Shanhe, I am Wendi Deng, I have long wanted to meet you, the pride of the Chinese people, you are more charming in person than in the photos and news!"

"Thank you for the compliment, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

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"Director, this is Guo Siwei, also a writer and director!"

"Hello, Shanhe, I am Guo Xiaosi, you have always been my idol and role model, I am very excited to meet you!"

"Haha...really?"

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After Shanhe dealt with all the monsters in the Chinese film industry one by one, he got together with Zhang Yi and Chen Kai and started chatting.

"Brother, Brother Chen, you guys are here to join in the fun in Venice. The movies have been shot, why are you only participating in the exhibition and not participating in the competition?"

"I can't compete anymore!"

Lao Mouzi grinned, and the wrinkles on his face became deeper and deeper as he got older.

"I don't have the energy or the mind. I just want to make movies according to my own ideas. These two films are not suitable for the competition. I guess they won't even be shortlisted for the main competition unit!"

"Lao Mouzi is right. We are old. Our innovation ability and passion are far behind you young people. We can only make the movies we want to make. It's still up to you young people to win awards!"

"What's sixty years old called?" "You are so old!"

Shanhe laughed and teased them,

"I see you are in very good condition, more energetic than young people, your children are only a few years older than my son!"

"Haha..."

Brother Chen Kai laughed at Shanhe's words,

"That's right!"

"You have been using this as a handle on me for many years, you are already thirty years old, and you are still so funny!"

Zhang Yi laughed and scolded Shanhe, and changed the subject,

"How about it, is "Youth Yi" sure to win the Golden Lion again this time?"

"How can I know? If I can win, I will win. If I can't win, I won't be disappointed!"

"The Grand Slam of the three major European film festivals!"

Brother Chen Kai looked at Shanhe who looked indifferent, shook his head and sighed,

"This kind of honor is something we can only dream of "Bu Ke Ji, you have this opportunity, you must take back this title for Chinese films and filmmakers, or we will ask Jiang Wen for you later?"

"This is not appropriate!"

Zhang Yi looked at Jiang Wen in the distance and shook his head,

"Jiang Wen is now a judge, we'd better not have any contact with him, there is no need to add unnecessary details at this time and give people a handle!"

"That's right!"

Brother Chen Kai nodded in response,

"But in my opinion, "Youth Yi" is a sure win. The film is very freehand and has the flavor of Chinese painting. Shanhe, your talent and progress are enviable!"

"Then I will borrow your good words!"

Shanhe handed the two a glass of champagne,

"There are so many people from our country who come to Venice, which is a bit beyond my expectation!"

Zhang Yi took the wine glass from Shanhe and replied with a smile:

"Now the domestic film industry is booming because of you and Chuhe Films. There are dozens of Chinese films participating in the Venice Film Festival alone. This was unimaginable before!"

"The number is indeed large!"

Brother Chen Kai smiled disdainfully, picked up the wine glass and took a sip of champagne,

"How many good films are there? What kind of crap are they? As soon as they see that the film market is profitable, everyone wants to make a fortune. Look, anyone can be a director now. Is it that easy to be a director? They have neither received professional training nor a certain level of cultural literacy. They are all scoundrels who just want to make a fortune and leave! They are simply ruining the reputation of Chinese films!"

Brother Chen Kai almost named them. He was obviously criticizing Jay Chou and Guo Xiaosi who were present!

Shanhe smiled, shook his head and didn't respond. Zhang Yi, who usually didn't like to express his opinions on right and wrong, unexpectedly agreed with Chen Kai's point of view.

"Some films are really too disgusting to watch. They are not movies at all. They don't have any movie structure and texture at all. They are not even qualified commercials!"

Come on, this is already a name-calling. Except for "Tiny Times", no other film can get such an evaluation from Lao Mouzi!

Shanhe glanced at Guo Xiaosi, a sissy who thought he was literary and artistic not far away. I, Shanhe, can't be your idol and role model. I copied the future, and you copied the past!

Shanhe was gossiping with Zhang Yi and Chen Kai about the chaos and disorder in the domestic film industry, and Shanhe was also the object of gossip. At this time, he was undoubtedly the most worth discussing person in the audience.

Guo Xiaosi did not exaggerate or lie. Shanhe was indeed his idol and role model. He looked at the dazzling Shanhe in front of him, with envy and yearning in his eyes. He could not help but ask Yang Mi beside him a gossip,

"Yang Mi, is Shanhe easy to get along with? What are his hobbies and habits?"

Yang Mi looked at Shanhe not far away, with melancholy in his eyes and a hint of unnaturalness in his expression. He replied in a low voice:

"The director is a very good person and very focused on his work. When I auditioned for "Hot Girls", I didn't have any preparation in advance and went there in a school uniform. He personally selected me. During the filming, he didn't scold me and encouraged me all the time. He hoped that I would become an excellent actor and pursue a higher realm, but I disappointed him!"

Yang Mi's answer made Guo Xiaosi feel disgusted. Isn't it obvious that he was belittling me? Is it so cheap to star in "Tiny Times"?

"You can't say that! You are now a first-line star in China, and your appeal is no less than that of other actresses. Tiny Times and Hot Girls have similarities, both of which tell the story of youth."

Yang Mi looked up and glanced at the self-righteous Guo Xiaosi,

Guo Xiaozi, you are so narcissistic. How is Tiny Times? As a director, don't you have any idea? If it weren't for the pay and traffic, I would take such a rubbish movie as yours. You have the nerve to compare it with Hot Girls. You are so shameless!

You can say anything. Hot Girls is the pride of my heart. I can't let you ruin it!

Yang Mi asked Guo Xiaosi calmly:

"Director Guo, do you think you can be the next Shanhe?"

"This..."

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Coincidentally, in another corner of the cocktail party, Li Bingbing and Deng Wendi were also talking about Shanhe, the focus figure.

"Bingbing, you and Shanhe have known each other for many years, why haven't you thought of hooking up with him?"

"Hooking up with Shanhe?"

Li Bingbing looked up at Wendi Deng, who was full of gossip, and couldn't help but pursed his lips and smiled. You think everyone is that old man Murdoch, right?

"I am almost a generation older than Shanhe. He was famous all over the country when he was a teenager. How could I hook up with him!"

"Why not? Men have all kinds of preferences. Young grass has the freshness of young grass, and mature women have the taste of mature women. If I were you, I would get close to him regardless of everything. Our bodies and looks are our weapons as women. Women have to treat feelings and marriage as careers!"

"Sister Wendi, you are right, but Shanhe is really different from others. Do you think these young flowers in China have never thought about it? But in the end, no one dared to put it into practice. How to say, he is a very upright person, with extraordinary talent and influence, and there is always something in his eyes that seems to be able to see through your heart, which really makes people dare not have any small thoughts. If you are not careful, you will be completely banned! "

"Completely banned? Is it so exaggerated?"

"Of course, Shanhe is not just a writer and director in China. He represents a lot of things. It is said in China that he is the luck eye of China. The more successful he is, the smoother China will be!"

"Ah... There is some truth in this. Shanhe has indeed stepped on the limelight every step of the way!"

"Isn't it!"

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Wong Kar-wai, who was wearing sunglasses, was also very curious about Shanhe. He looked at Shanhe who was chatting and laughing with Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, and asked Zhang Ziyi beside him:

"It's amazing that such a person can appear in the mainland film industry. Ziyi, you have had a lot of contact with Shanhe. What kind of person is he usually? How much truth is there in the media?"

"Well, I did know him very early, about ten years ago, but I didn't have much contact with him. How should I put it? In my opinion, he is a relatively pure Chinese literati. He doesn't ask much of others, speaks softly, but is very strict with himself. He is successful at a young age but can maintain his own self. Since he became famous for more than ten years, he has almost no extraordinary mistakes. The only scandal was with his current wife Hathaway. He is consistent in his words and deeds. He is a model figure. People have to admire him!"

"You knew him so early, why didn't you cooperate later?"

"Haha... Such a rare genius can be compared with the entertainment industry The turmoil in the film industry has nothing to do with him. As soon as he entered the film academy, he was the treasure in everyone's hands. All of China had high expectations for him. The entire Beijing Film Academy and China Film Academy were his backers. He never lacked money and connections. No one else could interfere with his projects. Even Disney had to hold him in its hands. Then he soared all the way, which was unbelievable. Not to mention that he also had a huge company, Chuhe Film and Television. If you want to cooperate with him, you can only rely on luck, and other means are in vain! "

"This is indeed a legendary figure who breaks the rules!"

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A cocktail party of "Chinese Film Night" was full of all kinds of gossip and social negotiations. Although it was just a formality for Shanhe, it was a good opportunity for all investors who participated in the exhibition and sold films.

The Venice Film Festival Organizing Committee gave Shanhe full face and made thoughtful arrangements. It invited the leading figures of major European film distribution companies, some well-known North American film merchants and distributors from all over the world were also invited.

The reception was quite effective. Chinese film investors not only expanded their network, but also reached cooperation intentions on the spot.

The most popular works were naturally those of famous directors such as Zhang Yimou, Wong Kar-wai and Chen Kaige. Other films also gained a lot in Venice, such as Jay Chou's "Rooftop Love". Putting aside the quality of the film, his personal appeal has attracted the favor of many distribution companies.

Even "Tiny Times" sold the Southeast Asian and Japanese copyrights because of the starring Yang Mi. "Hot Girl" has a great influence in Asian countries. As the most outstanding heroine in the movie, Yang Mi is well-known in Asian countries. The role of Lou Xiaoyun is expected to benefit her for life.

When Shanhe walked out of the reception, the questions from reporters gave him a reminder!

"Qiu, it is said that the prototype case of "Room" is the Fritzler kidnapping case in Austria. Is this rumor true?"

"Qiu, what do you think of the Fritzler case? Do you think the devil Joseph should be punished with death?"

"Qiu, according to your writing habits, have you had contact with the Fritzler family? How are they now?"

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The huge sales of "Room" and the wave of public opinion inevitably exposed the prototype of the novel to the global public.

Although Shanhe repeatedly asked Scholars Publishing House to avoid the "Fretzler incident" when publishing and promoting the novel, the "Fretzler case" was still dug up by the media a week after the novel was put on the shelves, and became a hot topic on the Internet and news with the hot sales of "Room"!

As soon as Shanhe returned to the hotel, he called Officer Greg,

"Hello, Greg, this is Qiu!"

"Hello Qiu, I knew you would call me. Are you worried about the Fritzlers?"

"Yes, I have tried my best to avoid this situation, but the incident was exposed faster than I thought. How are Rooney and the Fritzlers? Are they not affected?"

"Don't worry, they are all fine. The Fritzlers used the money you gave them to buy a small farm near your holiday villa. We also changed their names and identity documents in advance. No one knows that they are the original Fritzlers. Now they are in much better condition than before. Not only do they raise cattle and sheep in the farm, but also I am still making jams to sell. Rooney is getting more and more cheerful. He just misses you guys. He always mentions you and Bernier to me. He has collected all the photos and videos of Bernier on the Internet! "

"Really? That's great. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Tell Rooney that our family will go to Amstetten for vacation after these two months!"

"No need to say thank you. It is the responsibility of the whole Amstetten to take good care of them. Your arrival has given them an opportunity to get better. We should all thank you and Anne, and the lovely Bernier!"

"Hehe...Okay then! When I go to Amstetten, you will treat me to a drink!"

"Of course, no problem. I won't drink your Chinese liquor. It's too spicy!"

"Haha..."

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