I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 551 549 Climate Joke

Chapter 551 549. Climate Joke

Xu Xin doesn't know much about foreign university courses... It's embarrassing to say that he only knows the common sense about the life of foreign college students from "American Pie"...

Once upon a time, I had the impression that blond foreign college students would go to school to flirt with girls, and after class they would lead a group of girls to IMPACT.

In that youthful ignorance, he didn't know how much he drooled with envy.

I even applied to the old man to study in the United States.

pity……

The old man is well-informed, how can he still not know how much his son weighs?

And go to the United States...

Once you get out of the sacred tree, you will be like a husky that has given up.

You still go abroad...

You might cause some serious trouble by then.

So I didn't pay any attention to my son's unrealistic ideas.

This resulted in Xu Xin's knowledge being relatively narrow... After all, he was a child from the county town and had never seen much of the market. So much so that when he entered the campus of the University of Venice, his first reaction was... there were so many young foreign guys and young foreigners... Do they all want to copy the plot of "American Pie"?

And when he thought about the fact that he made a wrong step and didn't go to the United States... which led to him becoming what he is today, he regretted it and bit the back molars in his mouth.

Eat it together with the pizza.

Of course, this is a joke.

To be honest, the whole university is really lively.

There are really a lot of people there. Although young people make up the majority, you can also see a lot of foreigners of all ages.

Thinking of this, he asked Zhong Changyou:

"There's more than one movie for us in this college auditorium, right?"

"right."

Zhong Changyou nodded:

"These people include journalists, film critics, bloggers who love movies...all kinds of people. Foreigners...they are more leisurely. This half of the year is the time for Venice tourism to generate income. You can do whatever you want here. The people we meet casually may be writers for some professional film review magazines or critics... But we don't have to worry, most people can't understand what we say. So we are not so cautious about our words and deeds. "

Although the question Xu Xin asked was not originally intended to be this, after some popular science, he probably had an idea.

After being taught by an Italian pastry chef with a portion of steamed buns, the mentality of the three of them has changed.

At least I am no longer as anxious as before.

Now I had time to enjoy the scenery of the school.

After going around all the way, they finally arrived at the entrance of the school auditorium, where they finally met several other colleagues from Xiying Studio.

"Hello everyone."

While greeting everyone, Xu Xin glanced at the door of the auditorium and asked:

"Can I go in now?"

Hearing this, Wang Zhanliang, a staff member of Xiying Studio, waved his hand:

""Love Triangle" is playing inside, and it will end in about ten minutes. We can enter the venue after the audience has finished coming out. I have already redeemed the tickets, and they are all in the back row. However, the people at the Venice Film Festival have made it clear that in During the screening of the film, all crew members are not allowed to conduct interviews or hold gatherings in unofficially permitted venues for any activities of any nature. So we can only watch, and we cannot go on stage for interviews after the film, like at domestic premieres."

"Understood."

Xu Xin nodded, and at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from several people around him:

"Director Xu?!"

Turning around, I saw a middle-aged man looking this way with a young man holding a camera in his hand to take pictures.

Before Xu Xin could speak, Wang Zhanliang quickly waved his hands, dissatisfaction appearing on his face:

"It's forbidden to film here. Why don't you follow any rules when you go abroad?"

The middle-aged man also noticed the camera held by the young man and even heard two "click click" sounds of the shutter.

But he didn't stop him at first, but waited until Wang Zhanliang spoke before closing the camera:

"Don't mess around! What are you doing so rashly?!... I'm sorry everyone, it's his first time to participate in such an event."

Wang Zhanliang knew this person's personality very well, so although his tone could not be said to be impolite, it was still very blunt:

"Since everyone has gone abroad, every move represents the face of the Celestial Empire! If people don't abide by the rules, it will be the loss of all of us! Delete the photos! Which media are you from? There are no rules at all. Don’t want to talk about it? Delete it for me immediately!”

Tsk…

When Brother Sun saw that this was something he knew, a little helplessness appeared in his eyes.

But he still took the camera in person, deleted all the photos of them in front of Wang Zhanliang who came over, and said politely:

"It has been deleted. Well... can we know about the situation of "Hawthorn Tree"? Not counting interviews, if you have a cooperative media, we can publish these news after the cooperative media publishes the news."

This time, Wang Zhanliang did not refuse, but looked at Zhong Changyou.

Zhong Changyou looked at Xu Xin.

It's actually hard to refuse this kind of thing, after all, "Hawthorn Tree" always needs publicity.

Simply being shortlisted is certainly not enough to be a topic of news.

At this time, it is a good thing to have domestic journalists publicize it.

Again, public is public and private is private.

Officials of the Venice Film Festival do not deny interviews to the crews of each film, but any unofficial journalists are not allowed to interview near the venues where the films are screened.

So after hearing this person's words "It's not an interview" and the subsequent conditions, it proves that this person doesn't care which media it is, at least he understands the rules.

But now the decision lies with Xu Xin.

After all, he is the director.

As for Xu Xin, he took a look at these two people...

It seemed vaguely familiar.

In addition, meeting old friends in a foreign country is just a small talk anyway. Giving convenience to others is also convenient for yourself.

So he nodded and pointed to the trash can next to the auditorium:

"Can I smoke here?"

The middle-aged man was a little surprised when he heard his kind words.

But he immediately smiled and nodded:

"Director Xu just came here, right? Winston, have you ever smoked it? It's fine as long as there are no ban marks."

"No. Taste it."

A group of people, including Liu Yifei, moved towards the trash can.

There is no no-smoking sign here, and Xu Xin also saw someone smoking in front of the trash can just now, so it should not be in the way.

Then, a WINSTON was handed over.

"Sun Youcai and Lin Dong, we are both reporters from Star Weekly."

Brother Sun pointed at the young man whose name only took millions of words. After saying his name and his own, he quickly handed the cigarettes to others.

Lin Xinxin picked up, and Zhong Changyou picked up.

Almost everyone in Xiying Studio like Wang Zhanliang smokes.

In the blink of an eye, seven or eight cigarettes were scattered, and the cigarette box collapsed.

Xu Xin asked curiously:

"How much does a pack of these cigarettes cost?"

"It's expensive. It's 5.5 euros per box... if you buy it in China, it's fifty or sixty yuan."

Although Sun Youcai didn't look like he was in physical pain, he was obviously not relaxed either.

Then Xu Xin was happy.

I took out the Zhonghua that I had just opened and smoked two pills from my pocket:

"Shall we switch?"

"Well……"

Brother Sun was stunned and suddenly became happy:

"OK!"

And Xu Xin ordered a Winston...

"Why does it taste like Marlboro?"

"They're all pretty much the same...that's what foreign cigarettes are like."

After Brother Sun finished speaking, he said directly:

“We just came from the Malibrand Theatre, where they were playing ‘The Ditch’.”

"Oh? How was the shooting?"

"Frankly speaking..."

Brother Sun shook his head, his eyes showing a look of... no surprise and no disgust: he was accustomed to it:

"It's impossible to evaluate. According to the standards, his film will definitely not be released in China..."

"...?"

Xu Xin was stunned.

"No dragon mark?"

"No. I met him there just now... He raised the money himself. I asked him why he had to shoot it, and the photo was so real and cold... He told me that his father died in Jiabiangou. . Moreover, it was only after he read Yang Xianhui's original work "Jiabiangou Chronicle" that he learned where his father died... He said that he collapsed for nearly half a year, and then made up his mind to sell the film... and had no plans to make it. Domestic release.”

"..."

At this time, Xu Xin didn't know how to answer.

All I can say is... he is a ruthless person.

Because the book "Jiabiangou Chronicle"... he also has it at home.

I watched part of it, but not the whole thing.

The story actually tells something similar to a documentary of what happened in a prisoner of war camp.

It's hard to say, and it's not very to Xu Xin's taste.

He understands that forgetting history equals betrayal.

So I forced myself to read the first part of the story "Women of the Magic City", and then threw it on the bookshelf.

As long as you know the history and what happened in that era, you'll be fine.

But if you want him to continue reading the whole book and know the so-called "darkness"... he can't do it.

Therefore, when he saw the three words "Jiabiangou", he knew what it was about. But after finding out from reporter Sun why the director made this story, this was the only evaluation he gave.

So he didn't continue to answer the question, just nodded to show that he understood, and continued to smoke.

In fact, he was quite disgusted with this kind of person.

Even if he made such a work because his father died there.

But it’s the same reason he hates so many pretentious directors in the fifth generation... People can’t forget history, but they can’t live in history either.

Can you please stop holding on to the suffering? Everyone is living so hard every day, why don’t we have some fun?

ah? My movie also ended in tragedy? ...That's okay.

Sorry, brother, I always have double standards.

So I can’t say anything, so I can only smoke.

Brother Sun thought that Xu Xin would ask more questions, but he didn't ask, so he simply led the topic here:

"Does Director Xu have confidence in his movie?"

"Well……"

Xu Xin thought for a while and said:

"Brother Sun, do you know that feeling of anxiety before the test results are released? That's how I feel. I think it's good, but others may not like it. So if you ask me, I don't have confidence... To be honest, it's useless even if I don't have confidence. Movie It has been filmed, and whether you like it or not is other people’s business. So you don’t have to worry about my attitude towards my work... I can only say that I shot it as a complete story. As for how others will evaluate it... …I have no control.”

Hearing this, Brother Sun glanced at Liu Yifei and Lin Xinxin subconsciously.

Then he looked at Lin Dong next to him...

The corners of his mouth suddenly twitched.

Naughty kid...your eyes almost look like Liu Yifei's!

Look at your worthless look.

But he didn't stop him. Anyway, this informal interview with Lin Dong was of no use.

So he continued to ask:

"What about the competitors this time? What does Director Xu think?"

"...Can I just sit and watch? I'm afraid I'll block the audience in the back row."

"..."

A group of people who listened attentively to his "interview" were speechless.

What are you doing now?

Xu Xin also smiled.

He knew what reporter Sun meant. After shaking his head and saying that it was all a joke, he said:

"I'm not a coward, but I'm not blind either."

"..."

Brother Sun was speechless.

The first reaction is how dare you say...

Although some of the directors who come to the three major film festivals each year are unknown, most of them are outstanding people who have made great achievements in the film industry.

Otherwise, with so many films submitted every year, why would only these few be selected?

Xu Xin glanced at his eyes and knew what he was thinking.

But I’m not surprised either…

Judging from this person's age, he must be over forty, right?

Post-70s? End of 60?

Xu Xin, a person of their generation, can understand.

Because they grew up watching the U.S. imperialism, the Soviet Union, and even other developed countries in the world grow stronger.

Although it is not a map cannon, "the West is powerful" has been the habitual thinking of many people.

Of course, not everyone.

It's just that some people really think so.

If a Chinese film can win an award, that’s really cool, and they will be excited.

But deep down there is still a kind of... moderate inferiority complex.

I always feel that the moon in my country is not as round as in other countries.

He understood, so he said calmly:

"At least, I was shortlisted, right? There are only 24 shortlisted films out of so many. The outcome is uncertain, and everyone is a dark horse. So my film is still one of the 24. But I don't think I will definitely win the award. Again, once I have made the movie, it is other people’s business. This is a process that focuses on participation."

After saying that, he didn't need Brother Sun to continue asking, and just licked his fingers:

"Look, if I'm not satisfied with the acting skills of Liu Yifei and Lin Gou... Lin Xingxin in the play, it's impossible to pass the scene. And the old man and I personally went through the script over and over again, from the outside to the core. , all conceived based on my own spiritual world.

Everything I want to show is there.

And the fact that it can appear here...or that it can be taken out of post-production and sent to theaters proves that I think my film is complete.

It may have flaws, it may have loopholes. But at least it is a highly completed work for me now. This is what I think... As for other people... Think about it, who can dare to say that a movie they make will definitely win three major awards and three gold Oscars? Reporter Sun, do you think this is true? "

Brother Sun kept nodding his head as he spoke.

Indeed, after putting aside all publicity stunts, hype, national sentiments, the rise of movies and other factors, in fact, in essence, this is what a film festival is.

Everyone has a chance.

Everyone wants to win.

If you want to fight for it, you can only use your most completed works to fight for it.

The words are rough and the reasoning is not rough.

Tsk…

No wonder he is a director, no wonder he can give such an offbeat and straightforward interview at a film exhibition...

There is a reason why this young man can reach such heights.

If nothing else, people's perspective on the problem is really cunning and vicious.

And just as he was talking, people began to come out one after another from the auditorium.

Xu Xin took a look:

"Hey, is this the end of the show? Is it our turn?"

Wang Zhandian nodded:

"That's right, we'll be here soon."

As he spoke, he took out the tickets from his pocket and distributed them to everyone.

They are all seated together.

Also includes three assistants.

"Then let's get ready...do you two have tickets?"

"Yes. Our press passes can be redeemed directly by appointment."

"Okay... Let's watch the movie first. It's useless to talk about it. How about you guys take a look... But don't spoil it. The narrative plot of my movie is actually quite simple..."

"..."

Sun Youcai's mouth twitched.

I think what you said is the biggest spoiler.

But I didn’t ask any more questions.

If others respect you, you should also respect others.

He understands that if you keep the green hills, you won't be afraid of running out of firewood.

but……

Be it the experienced Brother Sun or Zhong Changyou, a frequent visitor to Venice...

Both of them discovered one thing...

That is... the audience queuing up at the door is a bit out of proportion to the audience walking out.

In this kind of movie venue in the form of a single auditorium, movies are played one after another.

When the audience buys tickets, for example, if they encounter two movies that they like or are interested in next to each other, they can watch them consecutively.

Just buy your tickets for the next show in advance.

Then wait for the first movie to end, whether it’s to use the toilet or something, and continue to watch the second movie.

Although the duration of "Love Triangle" is 119 minutes.

It ended at early 8 o'clock, which means that the video started playing around 6 o'clock.

It was dinner time for many people.

Everyone must be hungry after 8 o'clock.

But... there were a lot of spectators coming out, but there was a small queue to get in. When this kind of thing happened to him, Zhong Changyou felt a little uncomfortable no matter how he looked at it.

and……

These people all look young.

Like a student...

Are you going to grab discounted movie tickets for "LAST MINUTE"?

Although it didn't matter whether he was making money or not... but when he thought that he and others would go in soon, and they might be greeted by an empty theater... he felt really panicked.

After thinking about it, he quickened his pace and left the team directly.

Stopped in front of two lovers who were walking out talking and laughing:

"Hello, sir and madam. How was the movie?"

He began to communicate with the two men in Italian.

After the exchange, after the two of them smiled and waved to him, he politely said goodbye. When the couple turned around, his face looked a little unhappy.

At this time, several people walked over.

Xu Xin asked:

"What's wrong?"

"...It's our misfortune."

Zhong Changyou, who had been quite optimistic all the way, suddenly said this.

Then under everyone's doubtful gazes, he smiled bitterly:

"Ha~ I just asked them how the movie was. The boy said that "Love Triangle" was quite boring. The psychedelic style was very strong, and the director used fragmented story fragments to narrate the story, but he didn't control it well. The only thing that attracted people was Maybe it’s the subject matter. But he didn’t spoil it for me... This guy knows a lot about movies.”

"Well, what then?"

Xu Xin was a little confused, what's so bad about this?

"Then I asked them... why don't they try the one below, "Under the Hawthorn Tree," and he told me that he and his girlfriend had just endured more than a hundred minutes of Brokeback Mountain love triangle, and now they wanted to watch something else. Theme. Because... our promotion type is a poignant love story that happened in a special era. Everyone knows that we are a romance film... There are some conflicts in the themes of our two movies. These people... are not very interested. "

"..."

Now, everyone understood where the bad luck was.

No.

The front foot makes you finish McDonald's... You know clearly that today is Thursday, and you can't even eat that KFC meal even if someone gives you 50.

However, he is the leader after all.

Zhong Changyou also understood that this was not the time to remove everyone's air-tight cores, so he quickly said:

"Of course, it's just that tonight is a special situation. After three days, all the movies will be re-scheduled, and with the word-of-mouth fermentation from people who have watched our movie, there must be a lot of people. The quality of our movie cannot be said, so it will be fine!"

The words fell.

Rumble, rumble...

"..."

Everyone twitched their mouths and looked up at the dark sky.

It’s so evil...

When I get off the plane tomorrow night, the sunset is still blazing red, and there is a beautiful river and mountains.

But in less than two hours... it's going to rain?

What is this?

A bad omen?

Not so much...

At this time, regardless of whether the people in the team were superstitious or not, listening to the muffled thunderous movement, my mood began to fall to the bottom.

If it really rains...will the people lining up at the door still wait?

Will anyone come here to watch our movie?

Is this a warning from God that we are going to be unlucky?

The atmosphere suddenly became gloomy.

And at this moment, Xu Xin suddenly asked a question:

"What's the climate in Italy...? Mediterranean climate? Marine climate?"

"...?"

The others were stunned.

My heart says to me, Director Xu, what are you doing?

It’s now, do you still have this thought in your mind?

But……

"Pfft..."