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Chapter 34 Shortlisted

In the afternoon, the official website of the film festival announced the first batch of works shortlisted for the main competition unit.

Led by the opening film "Legend of the Savages", a total of twelve films appear on the official website list.

Among them, "Peacock" by Gu Changwei ranks among the best.

"Asylum", "Ghost", "The Life Aquatic"...

Lin Nan jumped up with joy when she saw the end. The second to last song was "Into the Dust".

Just when Lin Nan was overwhelmed with excitement, Li Yang's call came.

"Lin Nan, congratulations, you have been shortlisted for the competition unit."

According to the time difference, the sun had just risen over Berlin, so Li Yang really helped Lin Nan pay attention to this matter.

"Thank you, Brother Li, for your help. I'll see you in Berlin in a few days. Then we can have a good time together."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan hesitated for a moment while holding the phone.

Seeing Lin Nan's embarrassment, Li Yang smiled.

"Billion-dollar director Lin Nan attacks Berlin."

"Brother Li is serious. Aren't you working very smoothly here? It will be fine when the two years are up. Jiang Wen has been an actor for five years. The time has come recently and I heard that a new movie is being prepared."

This is Lin Nan's second time coming to Berlin. The last time he was in a hurry, it was mainly because Li Yang asked him to come and play as an investor in "Blind Shaft".

"For the shortlisted movies, the organizers will help promote them. These are all here to sell the movies, and promotion depends on the producers. This is also a place where film producers like to hang out."

It is conceivable that Jiang Wenli was not in a good mood.

As one of the works in the competition unit, the crew of "Into the Dust" needs to sign in with the organizer. Lin Nan must be in the film festival address book, otherwise it will be difficult to contact them for any news or notifications.

Although it was during the winter vacation, the department leader still called Lin Nan to praise and encourage him, hoping that he would achieve something.

Three cars left the airport.

Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli both brought assistants with them. After all, they were going abroad.

Lin Nan needs to rush to Berlin in advance.

"Teacher Li, Ms. Jiang." Li Yang greeted.

"Best Cinematographer Gu Changwei directed a film for the first time and was shortlisted for the Berlin Competition."

"If I had known that I should have gone out with you more during "The Blind Shaft"," Lin Nan regretted.

Lin Nan indeed only recognized these faces, and they met them in movies.

Every year during the film festival, hotels and other accommodation and tourist places are most popular.

What Li Yang said is the truth. A film is not finished just after it is approved and approved. Being able to be filmed and being released are two different things.

The Berlin International Film Festival is the three major film festivals in Europe and the three major international film festivals in the world.

Among the domestic media that came to Berlin, in addition to the official media, Lin Nan also saw the presence of Internet media.

Filmmakers from all over the world gather here, and movie posters are densely posted, as well as film festival brochures.

While I was on the phone, the text messages and Penguin messages didn't stop. Liu Yifei couldn't get in, so she sent text messages to Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, Yan Danchen... they were all acquaintances.

The gossip about Jiang Wenli making a big fuss on the set of "Peacock" was widely circulated at the time. This time, the two films were in competition at the same time, and the news was picked up by the unscrupulous media again.

I called Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli successively. Both of them were very happy. Being shortlisted meant that they might win the award. As the male and female protagonists, they would definitely not miss it.

Movies from various countries, different customs, skin colors and languages ​​can all be seen here.

"Peacock" was shortlisted for the competition section, the heroine is Zhang Jingchu, and "Into the Dust" was also shortlisted for the competition section, the heroine is Jiang Wenli.

"No more, no more." Lin Nan smiled and gave up.

When her husband took the rumored mistress and competed with his first wife in Berlin, Lin Nan could only imagine what the domestic entertainment news would write about it. It was definitely not a big deal to watch the excitement.

Mr. Han is not far away from truly taking over, and this time he is leading the team again.

Li Yang looked at Lin Nan and sighed with emotion, "Two years ago you were still a fledgling actor, and two years later you are already a famous director. I feel like I have lived like a dog in the past two years."

Jiang Wenli smiled and shook hands.

China Film Group holds great import power and has frequently visited various exhibition halls recently.

After leaving the airport, Lin Nan saw the people picking up the plane, three black Mercedes-Benz cars, headed by Li Yang, whom he had not seen for a long time.

In the end, I chose to send a text message, ""Into the Dust" has been shortlisted for the competition. I am going to Berlin with the cast and crew. Remember to cheer for me."

"The crew of "Peacock", the secret behind the scenes..."

There are also Tang Yan, Bai Baihe, Wen Zhang, etc. from the Drama Academy. Those who are familiar or not are familiar at this moment!

Those who are familiar with it are all text messages, while those who are not familiar with it are mostly penguins.

From the moment the shortlist is officially announced, film producers around the world will focus their attention.

This time Lin Nan came with his own works, and his mentality was different.

That night, news about the Berlin Film Festival appeared in the news. Gu Changwei and Lin Nan both entered the main competition.

"Mom and godfather said they would hold a coming-of-age ceremony for me this year." Liu Yifei said to Lin Nan with a playful tone.

Lin Nan said he didn't care, but actually he was already making up his mind.

Li Yang paused for a moment, "I watched your film. It's very good. It's to Berlin's liking. Although it's a censored film, it's hard to say whether it can be released on a large scale, right?"

The Berlin Film Festival, known for its focus on political and social reality, attracts a large number of filmmakers and works to participate in the exhibition every year. The two-week period is designed to strengthen exchanges among film workers from various countries and promote the improvement of film art.

Lin Nan recalled how she looked when he first met her, "When I first met you, you still had some baby fat. It's been three years..."

After arriving at the hotel, settling down and paying homage, Lin Nan and Li Yang went to the relevant departments of the film festival.

"The school leaders kept talking on the phone, so I couldn't get in." Lin Nan explained first. Fortunately, the other person on the other side was a well-educated person.

"Okay, okay, I won't blame you. If the crew hadn't been so rushed, I would have wanted to visit Berlin. I haven't been to a film festival yet, and it's still Berlin."

Lin Nan and Gu Changwei are the only two seeded players in the country, so their hopes are not small.

It was not too late for Lin Nan to come to Berlin, and many film crews and filmmakers would come to Berlin every day.

Being banned from directing in China for five years really made Li Yang feel very uncomfortable. He stayed outside for almost the past two years and never went back.

I hung up the phone reluctantly, and there was someone urging me to put on makeup...

Listening to Lin Nan's comfort, Li Yang nodded, "I won't mention this anymore, let's talk about you this time."

Many of the films participating in the exhibition rented screening rooms. Lin Nan has been watching movies during this period. Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli also joined the team. The former studied the lenses and thinking of other directors, and the latter two observed the acting techniques of outstanding film actors.

Very fulfilling.

The leader finally hung up the phone, and Zhu Yawen called again. Lin Nan hung up decisively and called Liu Yifei.

Lin Nan and his group were chatting and laughing on the plane, full of expectations for this trip to Berlin. Although they said that they would do their best to obey fate, they could not hide the excitement in their hearts.

Jiang Wenli didn't say much, she just squinted her eyes to rest while Lin Nan and others tried not to disturb her.

"I know, I saw "The Blind Shaft" in school, and it was very good," Li Baotian said.

Then I turned around and sent a message using Penguin. She would reply after seeing it.

Li Yang smiled bitterly, "Maybe you are luckier than us."

Lin Nan got into Li Yang's car, and Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli got into the two cars behind.

There are so many films participating in the exhibition that Lin Nan would definitely be dazzled if he were a film producer.

"China Film promised to help. If it doesn't work, I will go to the teachers and leaders in the school. Besides, the policies are gradually being relaxed..."

"As I said before, don't take it too seriously when filming. Rest when you are tired or injured. Your health is the most important thing, you know?"

"Lin Nan competed for the prize for the first time and entered the finals."

"Teacher Li, Sister Wen Li, this is Director Li Yang."

"Are you a little face-blind? Just get used to it gradually, and they will see us the same way."

Lin Nan initially proposed that Li Yu come with him, but Li Baotian refused, saying that instead of going out for a walk, it would be better to visit the crew more and polish his acting skills.

He hugged Lin Nan again and said, "Get in the car and I'll take you to your hotel."

"I know." Liu Yifei answered simply, but Lin Nan knew that she would still fight when she should fight hard. No matter what the outside world said, she just wanted to film her own movie well, even if she was wronged and injured.

"You only know these few." Li Yang complained.

The relevant departments of China Film Festival have been involved in various film festivals all year round. This time they even offered to book a hotel for Lin Nan and others, but Lin Nan refused because Li Yang had already made a reservation.

"If you keep talking, I will definitely beat you up next time you go back."

Lin Nan, Li Baotian, and Jiang Wenli were preparing to leave on the 27th. Miraculously, China Film Group also moved ahead of schedule, and the two parties happened to set off together.

After sending the message, Lin Nan started making phone calls again. Since he had been shortlisted for the competition, it was necessary for the leading actor to go.

"Are those blond guys from Hollywood?" Lin Nan asked disapprovingly.

Originally, he planned to go to Berlin with people from China Film Group, but now Lin Nan has to change his plan. He has to go with Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli.

Since "Into the Dust" was invested by Lin Nan himself, he had to work harder this time with Berlin and his crew.

He also joked, "If you can win the award, I will hold a banner for you when the time comes."

"Should I also get a standing sign and put it in the exhibition hall?"

I learned a lesson from this time and must be well prepared when participating in foreign film festivals in the future.

Liu Yifei sounded in a good mood, maybe it was Lin Nan's attitude that made her very satisfied.

I wanted to call Liu Yifei, but I was afraid that Mother Liu would pick up the phone. I was very embarrassed. "The Condor" was still being intensely filmed, and the phone was probably in Mother Liu's hand. The text messages were fine, and seeing them was nothing. It was just a conversation between classmates.

communication.

In fact, to be more realistic, this is a place where art gathers and where fame and fortune are born.

Lin Nan saw that many movies had promotion signs here.

Sohu interviewed the "Peacock" team. Gu Changwei said frankly that there are too many good films this time and fierce competition is inevitable, and he will treat them with a normal heart.

Gu Changwei is a photographer by training. He has photographed "The King of Children", "Red Sorghum" and "Sunny Day". He won the Best Cinematography Award for Golden Rooster and Golden Horse, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography for "Farewell My Concubine".

Following Zhang Yimou's footsteps, Gu Changwei's first film as a director was "Peacock", and the industry also had high hopes for this film.

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