Fringe artists in the entertainment industry

Chapter 144 142. The actor who was delayed by the movie

The pictures on the screen kept flashing, and the faint light was not enough to illuminate the theater.

Naturally, some small movements in the dark were not so easy to detect, but Chen Li'an felt that the palms of his hands were a little warm, as if he had returned to the simulated cremation moment in the movie.

Chen Li'an looked left and right. Both Bai Qing and Sophie Marceau were watching the movie seriously. They didn't do anything strange. They just held their hands but did not let go.

Chen Li'an felt that he would take the pill sooner or later.

What kind of extremely cold show is this? It is simply a crematorium in Shura Field.

He won't be hit by a hatchet, right? Brother Chen's mind wandered and he suddenly thought, what should I be afraid of as a single person here? It's just a hand-holding, it's not like I took the initiative.

Thinking of this, Chen Li'an immediately felt at ease. He held Bai Qing's and Sophie Marceau's hands with both hands at the same time. He was as open and natural as a kindergarten child. The three of them just walked around in circles and shouted that we will never be separated in the future and we will be friends for a lifetime. good friend!

What's wrong with good friends holding hands? This is a symbol of everlasting friendship!

Being a good friend for one day is a good friend for life. No one can let friendship deteriorate!

Chen Li'an is very loyal to friendship and will never allow anyone to destroy this pure feeling. Love is poison, don't touch it!

Sophie Marceau noticed Chen Li'an's small movements, but turned her head and glanced at Chen Li'an's calm profile before continuing to watch the movie. However, she didn't know if the other hand blocked by him was holding someone else's hand.

Bai Qing, who was sitting on the left side of Chen Li'an, didn't pay attention to his actions at all. All his thoughts were attracted by the movie. The memories in his mind couldn't stop flooding. The oil paint portrait on the clothes Chen Li'an wore in the movie , which she drew.

Bai Qing suddenly missed the month when he and Chen Li'an first met. At that time, they were tired of painting and eating together every day, as if the two of them were left in the whole world.

But later on, Chen Li'an no longer belonged to her alone.

At that time, she never thought that she and Chen Li'an would develop into what they are now. It would have been better if she had been more determined and selfish and not let him go.

Bai Qing suddenly felt a little regretful, but there was no regret medicine in this world.

well.

An inaudible sigh sounded in Chen Li'an's ears. He turned his head and glanced at Bai Qing. He vaguely guessed what she was thinking. He grabbed Bai Qing's hand and subconsciously used a little force, clasping her palm and intertwining his fingers.

The scenes in the movie were still flashing. When Chen Li'an took off his shirt to simulate an ice burial, several muffled screams suddenly sounded in the theater, and most of the audience became a little restless.

Chen Li'an in the picture has a perfect figure, which forms a strong contrast with the cold and hard ice, vividly showing the beauty of the human body.

Although not lustful, it is seductive enough

The two girls who came from London two days ago were sitting in the middle of the theater looking at Chen Li'an in the picture. They couldn't help but whisper: "His figure is really great, like a sculpture."

"Yes, I really want to see his muscles with my own eyes. It would be perfect if he could make a gay-themed movie."

The two girls from the UK couldn't help but start to imagine what that would be like, how exciting it would be!

As someone who has seen and experienced it with her own eyes, Sophie Marceau had no reaction to the scenes in the movie. She even felt that Chen Li'an was much thinner in the movie than he is now.

"Did you deliberately lose weight?" Sophie Marceau asked in a low voice.

Chen Li'an hummed, and then said: "It's just a pity that I couldn't reduce it more, and it still goes against the character."

"It's already very good. I really didn't expect your acting skills to be so good." Sophie Marceau said, regretfully tugging on Chen Li'an's hand and sighing: "It's a pity that this movie is not enough for you to win the Best Actor Award." , if it were the work of another director, you would have a chance to win the Best Actor."

Wang Xiaoshuai, who was watching a movie seriously across the room, couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth when he heard these words. Do goddesses always speak so directly?

I will never be her fan again! ! !

While Wang Xiaoshuai was depressed, he also secretly made up his mind that he must make a good movie in the future and find Chen Li'an to act in it. Why can't he win an award for acting in his own movie?

Wang Xiaoshuai felt extremely sad. It was not the first time he heard Sophie Marceau's words. Shu Qi had said this before, and now Sophie Marceau also came to make up for it.

It was as if he, the director, was holding Chen Li'an back!

Why! That's too much!

Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi, don’t bully young people. Middle-aged and poor!

Sophie Marceau's words really hurt Wang Xiaoshuai's confidence, but as the movie ended and the lights in the theater came on and the audience all applauded, he finally felt better.

It’s still a discerning audience, so this movie isn’t that bad after all.

The lights in the theater came on, and Chen Li'an let go of Bai Qing and Sophie Marceau's hands, stood up with Wang Xiaoshuai, and bowed slightly to thank the audience in the theater.

Several art critics invited by Chen Li'an were discussing something in whispers. After seeing Chen Li'an stand up and bow, they looked at each other and came over and said: "Chen, your performance is great. The film explores the art and... The relationship between lives is a great theme and it’s a great movie.”

“What surprised me the most was that there would be so many performance artists in China, but their performance art was too formal.”

The subsequent comments were quite tactful. If it weren't for the fact that it was just performance art in a movie, they wouldn't have commented so politely.

If we were to comment on the performance art alone, they would have already harshly judged it as an absurd comedy rather than performance art.

Art critics and professional film critics have different perspectives. Several film critics who also came to watch the movie did not look more at the theme of the movie, but evaluated the movie from all aspects. Several European film critics felt that The movie itself is average, the subject matter is relatively novel, but the filming is not good, and the director's technique and story are not excellent.

Several domestic film critics are also a little disappointed. Originally, they hoped that the film could continue the brilliant results of last year's Sunny Day and shine in Venice.

After watching it now, I just sigh silently. The movie itself is good, but it is very different from other competition movies.

Wang Xiaoshuai is still quite satisfied at this time. It is already a high degree of affirmation that the second film in his life can be shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival.

After the movie, there was a short interactive session. Chen Li'an, Wang Xiaoshuai and Shu Qi all went on stage to interact with the audience. It was considered an interview session after the movie was broadcast.

Chen Li'an on the stage became the center of the conversation at this moment. Everyone was very interested in this artist actor. Most of the audience who came to watch the movie today also came because of this gimmick.

There are also many viewers who came from the art exhibition. They are very curious about Chen Li'an, an artist with a wide range of interests, and want to see what the movies he stars in will look like.

Sophie Marceau sat in the audience and looked at Chen Li'an who was talking eloquently on the stage. She took the initiative to sit next to Bo Qing and asked: "Is it you who was painted on the clothes he wore in the movie just now?"

"Yes." Bo Qing had no hostility towards Sophie Marceau, even though she and Chen Li'an had an unclear relationship as friends.

Sophie Marceau smiled and said: "Suddenly I envy you. As artistic partners, you must have the same soul and the same heart."

Bai Qing thought the same about this, so he nodded calmly and said: "No one knows him better than me, and no one knows me better than him."

Sophie Marceau smiled and didn't reply. In that case, why aren't you together?

Bai Qing looked at the smile on Sophie Marceau's lips, and a flash of displeasure flashed in his heart. He knew what this woman was thinking without having to guess!

snort! Just laugh! You won't stand a chance either!

Chen Li'an, who was sitting on the stage, also noticed that Sophie Marceau and Bai Qing were talking together, and felt that the atmosphere between them was a little abnormal, but he had no time to care about these things now.

A reporter from the United States had just asked an interesting question, and Chen Li'an was still thinking about how to answer it.

Why do Chinese artists seem so depressed and nervous? Why are some artists being arrested? Is it because the environment is not free?

This is a difficult question, and it's easy to make mistakes if you don't answer it well.

Chen Li'an thought for a while and said: "Art seems boring to many people. Movies only show it from the perspective of ordinary people. As for why some artists are arrested, it is not because the environment is not free, but because of their art." If it interferes with social order, art cannot violate the law."

"Does that mean your laws are not sound enough or humane enough?"

"Sorry, we should be discussing movies. Please don't ask questions that have nothing to do with movies. But I can answer your question. If the law is humanized, it will no longer be a law."

After Chen Li'an finished speaking, he stopped talking to this reporter who was deliberately looking for trouble. He wasn't here to watch a movie!

There were not many people deliberately looking for trouble. The Venice Film Festival was relatively pure, and the topic soon returned to the movie itself.

A reporter asked curiously: "Is this your first movie? Your performance is very mature and natural, not like a newcomer at all. Is it because you are an artist yourself?"

"Yes, this is my first movie." Chen Li'an said with a smile and pretended to be modest: "I had never been exposed to art before acting in this movie, so I acted well only because of my talent. , and it also allowed me to discover my talent as an artist.”

Reporter: "." Although she was a little speechless, she liked this answer very much.

Chen Li'an's immodest answer did not make anyone think there was anything wrong. In the West, they prefer this kind of confident answer.

"Chen, your talent is really great! You will definitely be an excellent actor. I look forward to seeing you next time at the film festival. Venice owes you a trophy."

The reporter smiled and sat down after saying that. The meaning of his words was very clear. Don't even think about winning an award for this movie. Wait until you encounter a good movie next time.

Everyone else in the theater nodded in recognition, feeling that Chen Li'an's performance definitely deserved a trophy, but the best actor trophy at a film festival was never just about performance.

Chen Li'an stood on the stage and said with a smile: "Venice does not owe me a trophy. I will get a golden lion back from Venice."

"Haha, you are very confident. I look forward to you winning the Golden Lion Award at the Art Exhibition!"

"Then I'll start writing the press release in advance now!"

Several art critics responded with smiles, feeling that it was quite possible for Chen Li'an to win the award. They were not good at judging his acting skills, but they had their own profound insights into art.

The brief fifteen-minute interaction on the stage passed quickly. Chen Li'an looked at Wang Xiaoshuai, who was a little unhappy and said: "Disappointed? I remember you told me when we were filming that you just wanted to make a movie. Now the movie is It’s over, why are you still worrying about gains and losses?”

"How can I not care about it?" Wang Xiaoshuai expressed condolences and sighed: "I am not a saint, just a layman with ideas."

Shu Qi patted Wang Xiaoshuai on the shoulder from behind and said, "It's already very good now. It's too bad to have the mentality of waiting for a long time."

"Wait to attend the Rotterdam Film Festival in a few months." Chen Li'an comforted him and said with a smile: "Tian Ji's horse racing is really useful!"

Wang Xiaoshuai: "." Then Rotterdam is an inferior horse? He is a middle-class horse and Venice is a high-class horse?

But there's nothing wrong with that.

The screening was over and the next movie in the theater was about to start. Chen Li'an and the others walked out of the theater and looked at the evening sky, feeling suddenly much better.

The afterglow of the setting sun painted the entire water city with girlish blush, shy and cute.

"Li'an, Xiaoshuai and I are going to meet with the film producers. Do you want to come with us?" Shu Qi paused and looked at Chen Li'an and asked.

Chen Li'an immediately shook his head and said: "I don't like talking about money, especially bargaining, so I won't cause trouble."

You are noble! You are amazing! If you have the ability, I will give you a dividend after the film is sold, so don’t ask for it!

Shu Qi and Wang Xiaoshuai looked at Chen Li'an with disdain, feeling that he just wanted to stay with the two girls.

Chen Li'an stared at them, the meaning in his eyes was very clear, why are you two old men still wet?

"Hmph! Let's go." Shu Qi snorted and left with Wang Xiaoshuai bitterly.

After the annoying light bulb left, Chen Li'an turned his head and looked at Sophie Marceau and Bai Qing. Just as he was about to invite them to have dinner together, he was interrupted by Sophie Marceau.

"I'm leaving too. I have an appointment with a friend tonight." After Sophie Marceau said, she winked at Chen Li'an, then waved to Bai Qing and turned around to leave.

She came to Venice not only to meet Chen Li'an, she also had to promote the movie she was starring in, and she also wanted to find out if she had a chance to win the Best Actress award. How could she give up so easily until the last moment? .

Chen Li'an's acting skills are so good, but he doesn't even hope to win the Best Actor Award. On the other hand, if his acting is not good, why doesn't he have a chance to win the Best Actress Award?

The world is so magical. Sophie Marceau had a headache when she thought of the judge she secretly made an appointment with tonight. She was a difficult and vicious woman.

If she could take Chen Li'an with her, there might be some unexpected surprises, but Sophie Marceau didn't want to do that. It always felt like taking advantage of Chen Li'an's beauty.

Moreover, it is taboo to meet the judges before the closing ceremony, so it is better to keep a low profile.

Looking at Sophie Marceau's leaving figure, Bai Qing turned to look at Chen Li'an and said, "Can't bear to leave?"

"Don't be so boring. I'm thinking about what to eat tonight." Chen Li'an touched his chin and said, "How about eating German roasted pig's trotters? I feel pretty good."

When he heard the word pig's trotters, Bo Qing rolled his eyes and said, "Any barbecue stall you can find will be better than that one when you go back to China. If you want to eat it, go and eat it yourself. I found a Chinese restaurant and I'm going to eat Chinese food."

"Okay, let's have Chinese food." Chen Li'an said helplessly.

The two people walked naturally side by side, hand in hand and slowly advancing towards the setting sun. The shadows behind them were stretched long by the red sunset, like people walking out of a painting.

The Chinese restaurants in Venice are not authentic at all. The chefs here have made great changes to cater to local tastes. Chen Li'an and Bai Qing were not happy with their meals.

Westernized Chinese food is the most unacceptable to people. It would be better to eat Western food directly to make people happy.

This experience reminded Chen Li'an of the news he saw in his previous life. The Japanese restaurants in Italy were all opened by Wenzhou people, and they were also modified. The most important thing was that the Japanese restaurants opened by Japanese were closed down.

The weirdest thing is that Italians always believe that Japanese food restaurants opened by Wenzhou people are the most authentic!

After walking out of the restaurant with a gloomy look on his face, Chen Li'an looked at Bai Qing and said, "Let's buy another pizza and go back to eat."

"Two copies!" Bo Qing immediately stretched out his fingers and said.

Can’t these Chinese restaurants stick to themselves? It doesn’t matter if the culture has been influenced by others, but it doesn’t make sense that the food has been westernized!

Comparing foreign Chinese restaurants with those domestic Western restaurants, the gap is really huge.

People stick to themselves at home and work hard to promote Western food culture, and it is still synonymous with big meals. But when Chinese food goes abroad, they work hard to change themselves, changing Chinese food beyond recognition, and it has become synonymous with unhealthy food.

The root of all this is cultural insecurity.