Hollywood starts with a broker

In the 7th arrondissement of Paris, on the Left Bank of the Seine, near the Quai Voltaire, Aaron purchased a two-story detached villa occupying 3,500 square feet.

It overlooked the Louvre Museum across the river and was next to the Paris Mint!

Sophie Marceau stood by the window, looking at the Seine below, "This place is nice, it's in the center of Paris."

Aaron hugged the girl from behind, "This place is convenient enough. Next time we come to Paris, we can stay for a few days."

"That work adapted from Marguerite Duras's autobiographical novel of the same name, 'The Lover,' seems to be quite popular, right?"

Sophie Marceau smiled and patted the back of Aaron's hand, "Director Jean-Jacques Annaud's adaptation of the film 'The Lover' has achieved unprecedented commercial success in the French market, with over 3 million viewers."

"Because of the film's popularity, it has also promoted the crazy sales of the original novel!"

"There seem to be quite a few criticisms as well?" Aaron said, kissing Sophie Marceau on the face.

Sophie Marceau responded to Aaron's kiss, "Indeed, there are, and quite a few."

Despite the commercial success of 'The Lover,' the harsh and arrogant French literary critics turned a blind eye to this phenomenon.

They sneered at the film's booming commercial behavior, believing that the film desecrated the essence of the original novel and that it was a betrayal of the original artistic work.

The current French literary circles believe that film art should be opposed to commerce!

In the evening, at the entrance of the Hotel Bristol, located diagonally opposite the Élysée Palace, Aaron brought the sexy and beautiful Cristiana Reali to a banquet.

'1492: Conquest of Paradise' began its public release in France, and the film's main creators, Ridley Scott and Gérard Depardieu, were all in attendance.

Aaron put his arm around Cristiana Reali, "I thought you wouldn't call me?"

Cristiana Reali shook her head helplessly, "I have studied drama for several years and I really like acting. I really don't want to give up the opportunity to go to Hollywood!"

Aaron patted the other person's shoulder and lowered his head to kiss the girl's lips, "Don't worry, you have a good appearance, and you don't feel inferior to Sophie Marceau. There are many opportunities."

"Yes, I know," Cristiana Reali had made a decision since she chose to call Aaron.

As for Cristiana Reali's affair with her drama teacher François Uster last year, it seemed insignificant.

Ridley Scott, who was originally filming 'The Mask of Zorro' in Spain, also came to France, mainly because the performance and reputation of '1492: Conquest of Paradise' were too poor.

Gaumont Film Company probably hoped to perform well in Europe?

In the banquet hall, Cristiana Reali went to the restroom. On the way back to the hall, she was suddenly slapped on the butt, causing the girl to exclaim!

"Hi, you are so beautiful, what's your name?"

The person who came had a pair of asymmetrical but sharp eyes, a large nose, and a strong and well-defined chin, which gave people a very special abstract feeling!

This was Gérard Depardieu, a national treasure-level French actor, who played Christopher Columbus in '1492: Conquest of Paradise'.

"Ah, it's Mr. Gérard Depardieu, good evening, I'm Cristiana Reali!"

Gérard Depardieu has won the César Award for Best Actor, and the Venice and Cannes International Film Festival Awards for Best Actor.

The film 'Cyrano de Bergerac,' released the year before last, made Gérard Depardieu a household name.

For Cristiana Reali, the other party could be said to be a big shot who was unattainable and could not be offended!

Gérard Depardieu looked at the beautiful Cristiana Reali and couldn't help but reach out to hold her hand, "There are not many film opportunities now, maybe I can help you."

Cristiana Reali withdrew her hand, feeling a little unnatural, but still smiled, "Mr. Depardieu, thank you for your kindness."

"Huh?" Gérard Depardieu was obviously a little unhappy, "Do you know what my role means to you?"

For small actors like Cristiana Reali, Gérard Depardieu's words could completely determine whether they could get the opportunity to perform.

This woman in front of him dared to refuse him so directly?

"I'm sorry, Mr. Depardieu, I still have friends waiting for me," Cristiana Reali said and quickly left the corridor!

On the other side, Aaron Anderson, who was chatting with Ridley Scott, was in a good mood. The filming of 'The Mask of Zorro' was stable.

The partnership between Ridley Scott and Kevin Costner gave people unlimited reverie!

"Hey, isn't that director Woody Allen?"

Suddenly, Ridley Scott saw a familiar figure in the banquet.

He was thin, with a gaunt face, a pair of glasses on his face, and looked extremely wretched. This person was Woody Allen, a famous Hollywood art filmmaker!

"Indeed it is," Aaron shook his head. The main reason the other party came to France was that this year, his relationship with his Korean adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn was exposed, which caused great controversy in Hollywood.

"Oh, yes, he's here to promote his new film 'Husbands and Wives,' another work written and directed by Woody Allen."

No mistake, a first, a first, an inside, a face, a look!

Ridley Scott remembered that Hollywood stars such as Sydney Pollack and Judy Davis were all actors in 'Husbands and Wives'!

Aaron smiled without saying a word. Woody Allen must be in a low period now. In addition to a series of scandals such as molesting his adopted daughter and underage girls.

Woody Allen's life was not easy. Not only did his girlfriend Mia Farrow break up with him after many years, but his reputation was also greatly affected.

Looking at Woody Allen walking over, Aaron's heart was calm. This guy was even respected by some hardcore fans as the "God of Art!"

However, in Aaron's eyes, Woody Allen's works were in a state of no big surprises, but constant small surprises.

Moreover, Woody Allen's directorial themes were nothing more than death, sex, and immoral relationships. Although he had his own specific audience group, Aaron was not deeply impressed by his commercial performance.

Afterwards, Aaron also ran into Jérôme Seydoux, the current chairman of Pathé Films, who this year jointly acquired Pathé Films from Crédit Lyonnais with the French Chargeurs Group.

Not only that, Jérôme Seydoux is also the younger brother of Nicolas Seydoux, the chairman and major shareholder of Gaumont Film Company!

The two major French film labels, Gaumont and Pathé, both belonged to the Seydoux family.