1980 My literary era

One week after "Farewell My Concubine" was released in North America, it was successively released in European and East Asian markets, and the remaining countries have already sold the rights.

It has been released on a large scale in more than a dozen developed countries, which is equivalent to a global release.

The box office performance of "Farewell My Concubine" is equally impressive in various countries, especially in the UK, France, Russia and South Korea. The box office performance is closely catching up with those Hollywood blockbusters. One week after its release, except for the North American box office, the box office in various countries has accumulated more than 18 million. Rice knife.

In the second week, "Farewell My Concubine" once again earned more than 34 million yuan in various countries, completely making the proud filmmakers in Hollywood fall into a state of speechlessness.

"Farewell My Concubine" has been released in North America for more than three weeks. In the third week, it easily earned 67.45 million US dollars, and the total box office exceeded 244 million US dollars.

According to this trend, it should be easy for "Farewell My Concubine" to take over 300 million US dollars at the box office through extended screening.

The box office in Mainland China exceeded 30 million US dollars, and the box office in Xiangjiang was nearly 5 million US dollars. The Bay Island was released in January this year and earned 8 million US dollars, plus the current box office potential in European and East Asian markets.

The global box office of "Farewell My Concubine" effortlessly exceeded 300 million US dollars, and is still moving towards new goals. This does not include the box office of countries that only sell copyrights.

With such dazzling box office results, even if you look at Hollywood, it is difficult to find rivals, especially in the relatively deserted period of March and April.

After traveling to Europe for more than a week to promote, Han Zhuangzhuang finally returned to Yanjing.

Since December last year, he has been accompanying "Farewell My Concubine" to various awards and road shows, leaving him with almost no time to spare.

The movie "Farewell My Concubine" has the greatest bonus for the two absolute male and female protagonists, Zhang Guorong and Gong Li. There is no way, the drama is all about them.

However, after all, it has won multiple top international film awards and high box office. The exposure and popularity that "Farewell My Concubine" brought to Han Zhuangzhuang should not be underestimated.

In recent years, he has often gained recognition at the three major European film festivals with films directed by Zhang Yimou, and has already gained a certain international reputation. Now that "Farewell My Concubine" has emerged, as one of the starring roles, he has gained considerable international attention. There are even Hollywood movies that have found Han Zhuangzhuang, hoping that he can play the second male lead.

He first shared with Lin Weimin his participation in the awards and film roadshows, and he was very excited.

"At that road show in Los Angeles, the entire audience stood up and applauded for almost 10 minutes."

"Variety also praised our movie: it uses the emotions of famous Peking opera actresses to interpret the turmoil of the times."

…

After talking about awards and road shows, Han Zhuangzhuang talked about what happened at receptions and events in Hollywood.

"They somehow found out about my relationship with you. That means that as long as they can get the rights to adapt your novel, they will give me the second male lead."

Han Zhuangzhuang spoke with a hint of disdain, "These people think I'm a fool. "Farewell My Concubine" has sold hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide, and a medium-invested film worth 20 million dollars wants to adapt your novel. Quan, it’s really whimsical.”

Lin Weimin nodded happily, "Don't pay attention to those speculators. A truly sincere company would not try to find a solution from you, and would have already contacted you openly."

Han Zhuangzhuang's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Which companies have contacted you?"

"Warner, Paramount, Disney..."

The more Lin Weimin talked, the brighter Han Zhuangzhuang's eyes became, "Have you sold the copyright? Give me a role!"

Lin Weimin said angrily: "You are called chewing the old man, do you know that?"

"No one else has a chance to bite it." Han Zhuangzhuang said shamelessly.

Lin Weimin shook his head speechlessly.

Han Zhuangzhuang continued to ask: "Has anyone reached a cooperation?"

"No, I asked them to contact Roberto Benigni first. "No matter what, life is beautiful" invested 20 million yuan. It happened that Roberto Benigni and his wife were having difficulty raising funds, so they were asked to invest just now. good."

Han Zhuangzhuang mused: "With Hollywood's investment, "No Matter What, Life is Beautiful" will have many benefits from being released and winning awards. It will kill two birds with one stone."

"Not bad. I traveled abroad and gained a lot of knowledge."

"That's not true. Let me tell you, Lao Mi is really having fun..."

Han Zhuang's eyebrows were beaming and he immediately wanted to tell Lin Weimin something vulgar.

Teacher Lin was just about to listen carefully and criticize the depravity of capitalism when he saw Tao Huimin coming over with fruit. He immediately changed his face.

"Geli works hard at home to take care of her children, so she wants you to go abroad and have a good time?

If you don't think about how to act, you just spend your energy on these things all day long. No wonder you haven't even won an award after acting for so many years.

If you are not ashamed, I am ashamed for you! "

Teacher Lin reprimanded Han Zhuangzhuang with such righteousness and righteousness that he was stunned.

Tao Huimin put down the fruit plate and when she heard Lin Weimin's words, she also said: "Zhuangzhuang, your uncle is right. The film industry is a big dyeing vat. You have a bright future, but you can't be as debauched as some people. Besides, you have been in the past few years. How many days a year are you at home? It’s all up to Geli to take care of the children, you can’t be sorry to her!”

Han Zhuangzhuang looked at Lin Weimin and then at Tao Huimin, but he dared not speak in anger.

"I understand, old aunt. I said this as a joke, too! Even if you ask me to do that kind of thing, I can't do it!"

After Tao Huimin left, Han Zhuangzhuang said with contempt on his face, "You will dig a hole for me."

"If you are upright, you are not afraid of slanted shadows. If you want to be like me, are you still afraid of what others will say?"

"Come on, don't think I don't know, in Guangdong..."

Lin Weimin covered Han Zhuangzhuang's mouth, "Don't dare to talk nonsense!"

Han Zhuangzhuang's face was filled with the pride of a villain, "Are you guilty of being a thief?"

"I was afraid that your old aunt would misunderstand." Lin Weimin defended, and then said with a face, "When you return to Yanjing, stay at home and spend time with your wife and children. Your father is getting older and not in good health. , the burden of the family falls entirely on Geli, are you a man and aren’t you ashamed?"

Han Zhuangzhuang knew that Lin Weimin was changing the topic, but he couldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb because of the interests of the people.

"I won't take on any roles for the next six months and focus on spending time with my family."

Lin Weimin said unexpectedly: "Yes, is there such a consciousness?"

"Stop looking down on others, your nephew and I are now an international movie star after all." Han Zhuangzhuang boasted, and then said seriously: "Isn't this also a accumulation of sediment? The results of "Farewell My Concubine" are really a bit scary, I don't even dare to do it. I’ve accepted the role. If I accept the role again, what kind of work can you say can reach the level of "Farewell My Concubine"?"

Putting aside his jokes, Lin Weimin said with relief: "Life cannot go uphill forever, so don't burden yourself with thoughts."

Han Zhuangzhuang nodded seriously, and then asked: "I heard from Mike that Time Magazine wants to interview you and also put you on the cover?"

"Um."

Han Zhuangzhuang was a little excited, "Whenever you come for an interview, I'll come and take a look."

"It's just an interview, why are you here to join in the fun?" Lin Weimin said in disgust.

"I've never seen it before. This is Time Magazine. If you're on the cover, you're on the same level as an old man." Han Zhuangzhuang said in an exaggerated tone.

Is this something you can say?

Lin Weimin beat Han Zhuangzhuang out of his house with a stick.

People from Time Magazine did not keep Lin Weimin waiting for too long. On the first day of mid-April, Richard Stengel, a senior reporter from Time Magazine, came to Lin Weimin's home accompanied by WS staff.

Lin Weimin's identity and the influence of Time Magazine determine that today's news interview is unusual and requires advance notice.

Richard Stengel is nearly forty years old. He graduated from Princeton University and later entered Oxford University for further study. He is now a senior reporter for the American version of Time Magazine.

He is a typical elite white man who came to interview Lin Weimin. He is meticulous in his suit and tie, and his shiny hair is slippery.

Richard Stengel was a little surprised when he saw Lin Weimin. He was surprised by his youth and his casualness.

During the reception, Lin Weimin wore a gray sweater, jeans, and a pair of Baina shoes. His gentle demeanor and relaxed tone made people feel like spring breeze.

"Before coming here, I collected a lot of information about you, including novels, interviews, and reviews, but the biggest feeling when meeting you is that you are young." Richard Stengel said.

"Asians have tight skin, so the shelf life is longer." Lin Weimin said with a smile.

"Shelf life? Interesting saying, it only keeps fresh, but it will eventually rot."

"Of course, what comes and goes is pure."

As soon as Lin Weimin came on board, he had a problem with the WS staff who worked part-time as a translator. This poem was not easy to translate. Lin Weimin said, "Just say, 'Come from the earth, go back to the earth'."

After hearing these words, Richard Stengel's eyes lit up and he said, "Do you read the Bible?"

"The Bible? I have read it briefly. There are some similarities between Eastern and Western myths. For example, in China we have the legend that Nuwa created humans, and in the West there is also the legend that Jehovah created Adam and Eve."

Richard Stengel nodded, "So, you read the Bible as a literary work?"

"Otherwise? The Bible is just like The Analects of Confucius to me."

"Don't you have faith?" Richard Stengel asked.

"Do people have to have faith?" Lin Weimin asked back.

Richard Stengel looked at him, his head suddenly stuck.

Yes, do people have to have faith?

Faith is not necessarily water, food and air necessary for survival, of course it is not certain.

"We Chinese value more practicality." Lin Weimin joked with a smile.

Richard Stengel also laughed, "I know, you have a God of Wealth, a God of Kitchens, a God of Earth, and even a God of Toilet."

"If you need it, take it out and pay homage. It will please your body and mind. When it's no longer needed, put it away and keep it as a decoration!" Lin Weimin said easily.

"So, you are an atheist!" Richard Stengel said firmly.

"It depends on how you understand it. To a certain extent, I believe in God. But it may not be the same as God in the religious sense. I think it is more appropriate to call him the Creator."

Richard Stengel nodded, "That's what Scientology says."

Lin Weimin shrugged, "Who knows? When 1999 comes, I can take it out and pay homage."

Hearing this, Richard Stengel couldn't help laughing.

"Lin, you are such a typical Chinese!"

Of course he knew that Lin Weimin was joking, and it was a self-deprecating joke. This reminded Richard Stengel of the demeanor of those world-famous writers.

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