Japanese big things

"Screen" is an internationally renowned film magazine and a regular publication of the three major film festivals in Europe, including Cannes, Berlin, and Venice.

Therefore, "Screen" magazine has great influence in the industry and can be called a guide book for major film festivals.

Due to its influence, attention and authority that cannot be underestimated, the huge exposure of "Screen" magazine makes it a favorable platform for film promotion, which can be said to be a must-have for major films.

Of course, Masahiro Nakamura is not as rich as other competitors, so he did not spend any money on marketing and promotion in "Screen" magazine.

However, "A Long Day" was also shortlisted for the competition section of the Berlin Film Festival, so after being screened, "A Long Day" was successfully published on the pages of "Screen" magazine.

According to the 5-point scoring system of the program, "A Long Day" scored 3.7 points, and is currently ranked first among all participating films at the Berlin Film Festival.

"It is undeniable that the movie "A Long Day" is an excellent work. But it could have been even better. The director deliberately speeded up the pace for commercial considerations... Therefore, it is a flawed work.

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Although "Screen" magazine gave "A Long Day" a relatively high rating, it also sharply pointed out the film's shortcomings.

The styles favored by film festivals tend to be literary and realistic, with a focus on profound meaning or endless aftertaste. Usually the film rhythm is dull and lengthy.

However, the vast majority of viewers prefer fast-paced commercial movies, pursue elements such as excitement and entertainment, and seek simple happiness.

The heavy work and life have made everyone exhausted. In their free time, they just want to relax and watch movies to have fun.

Although some viewers like to feel the educational significance of movies, want to explore the implications of life, society, politics, dreams and other aspects, and understand some grand philosophies.

But those are only a minority after all, and not everyone wants to add burden to the operation of the brain. For most ordinary viewers, they don’t want to think about it that much.

Watching a movie is just a choice to let yourself go. It may be suspenseful, funny, touching, exciting, etc., all for the sake of simple enjoyment.

Therefore, when Masahiro Nakamura produced and edited the film "A Long Day", although he followed the standards of literary and artistic films, in terms of film rhythm, he preferred the fast pace of commercial films.

For ordinary viewers, the fast pace is certainly friendly, and the smooth viewing experience is quite suitable. However, from the perspective of "Screen" magazine, it is regarded as a flaw.

Whether they are ordinary viewers or film critics, they all have a subconscious view that literary and artistic films are superior to commercial films.

It seems that commercial films are simply vulgar entertainment films without any connotation. If a literary and artistic film is biased towards the commercial aspect, it is undoubtedly a compromise and flawed.

"Nakamura-san, "One Long Day" should win the award, right?"

Mukai Yosuke took a copy of "Screen" magazine and flipped through it for a long time. Then he raised his head and asked Nakamura Masahiro: "I see the current ratings, we are ranked first."

"It's impossible to say. Before the award results come out, who knows which film the judges will choose..."

Pursing his lips, Nakamura Masahiro picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip, and casually replied to Yosuke Mukai: "You can just look at the venue score, but it's not that accurate."

Although "Screen" magazine is a regular publication of the three major film festivals and is the most authoritative, as the saying goes, "a hit will die" and having the highest score does not mean that "One Long Day" will win the award.

To put it bluntly, the awards at the Berlin Film Festival are determined by the festival's jury, not by Screen magazine.

"I should still be somewhat sure..."

Mukai Yosuke thought about it for a while, but there was still a hint of unwillingness in his tone. He continued: "The venue score was ranked first, and the feedback from the audience was also very good."

Ever since "The Long Day" started screening in the theater arranged by the Berlin Film Festival, its attendance rate has remained high.

Especially after receiving high scores from "Screen" magazine, the number of theaters and screenings arranged increased a lot, which further increased the popularity of the movie.

According to the feedback results from watching the movie, audiences generally have a positive attitude toward "A Long Day" and there are few negative comments.

"I'm not in a hurry, why are you in a hurry..."

Regarding Yosuke Mukai's interest, Nakamura Masahiro couldn't help but smile and said: "It's only two days anyway, and the specific results will be known soon."

"If we are notified to stay, it means there is a prize to be won. If we are not notified, it means there is no chance and we can go back to Tokyo directly."

Although Masahiro Nakamura knows that "One Long Day" will definitely be rewarding, the specific results have not come out, and he doesn't know what the awards will be.

As for telling Yosuke Mukai? Masahiro Nakamura has not thought of that yet. Although the award ownership is not a particularly secretive matter, it would undoubtedly be inappropriate if it were leaked.

It's one thing to know some things privately and spread them, but it's another thing if they are put on the table directly.

"Fine...."

Sighing, Yosuke Mukai reluctantly accepted the reality. Without the high ratings in the program and the good feedback from the movie, he might not be so interested.

With such a huge advantage now, Yosuke Mukai would really be a little reluctant if he couldn't win an award at the Berlin Film Festival.

Although "A Long Day" has already been nominated, a nomination is just a nomination after all. How can it compare with winning?

If he can win an award, not to mention anything else, he will be considered a figure in the Japanese entertainment circle alone, and he will no longer be that insignificant group performer.

"By the way, Nakamura-san..."

Seemingly remembering something, Mukai Yosuke hesitated briefly and asked Nakamura Masahiro for his opinion: "Would you like to visit Fukawa Eiyo-san?"

"No, I'm not familiar with him, and we don't have much interaction with him."

Nakamura Masahiro thought for a moment, then shook his head and rejected Mukai Yosuke's proposal. He didn't even know Fukawa Eihiro, and the other party was not a senior person. It was just a visit.

It doesn't seem right. The movie "The Corner Confectionery" directed by Ehiro Fukawa and "The Long Day" by Masahiro Nakamura are competitors that were released at the same time.

"A Long Day" has the blessing of Toho's promotional resources, while "The Corner Confectionery Shop" has the fan effect of the original comic, so they are almost equal to each other.

However, "A Long Day" also has the bonus of a hit single from the movie and a lot of scandals, so it will definitely not lose.

After all, Toho's distribution department also gave a professional assessment: "The Corner Confectionery Shop" is just a fan-oriented film, with acceptable quality and no threat.

Nakamura Masahiro had no interest in Fukawa Eihi, but the other party obviously didn't think so. Fukawa Eihi soon brought Horikita Maki and Kora Kengo to visit Nakamura Masahiro.

"Hello, is this Fukawa Eihi-senpai? My name is Nakamura Masahiro."

"Hello, Nakamura-san, my name is Fukawa Eihi...."

At the agreed coffee shop, Nakamura Masahiro and Fukawa Eihiro met. After a brief greeting, Fukawa Eihiro introduced the two people following him.

"This is Horikita Maki-san, and this is Kora Kengo-san."

"Hello..."

Nodding towards the two of them, Nakamura Masahiro's attitude was very gentle. He was not very familiar with Kengo Kora, but Maki Horikita, a popular actress, was not very familiar with him.

"Hello, Director Nakamura, my name is Horikita Maki."

"Hello, Director Nakamura, I am Kengo Kora."

Horikita Maki and Kora Kengo's attitude is very respectful. Although they are older than Nakamura Masahiro, they are very knowledgeable when it comes to the position of supervisor.

Everyone sat down in a circle, and the clerk came forward to provide service in a timely manner. After a while, several cups of steaming coffee were served on the table, and the mist quickly disappeared into the air before it could disperse.

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"Nakamura-san, the ratings for "One Long Day" are very high. You should win the award, right?"

After a few polite greetings, Fukawa Eihi quickly brought the topic to the awards at the Berlin Film Festival.

The reason why he came to see Nakamura Masahiro was that besides being Japanese, he mainly wanted to make friends with Nakamura Masahiro.

Even though Nakamura Masahiro is younger than him, based on the ratings and audience feedback of "One Long Day", Nakamura Masahiro is very likely to win an award at the Berlin Film Festival.

As long as he wins an award at a film festival, Nakamura Masahiro can be regarded as the number one figure in the entire Japanese entertainment circle, but his status is much higher than that of his predecessor.

"It's impossible to say. Who knows how the judges will choose? If it doesn't meet their standards, everything is empty talk."

Masahiro Nakamura picked up the coffee and took a sip, and said calmly: "The rating is just a reference, there is no need to take it too seriously."

Nakamura Masahiro has not revealed even the slightest bit to Mukai Yosuke, and naturally he will not leak it to an outsider like Fukawa Eihi.

"That's what I say, but the possibility of winning is still quite high."

Fukawa Eihi doesn't quite agree with Nakamura Masahiro's judgment. Although he is still a fledgling at the Berlin Film Festival, he still knows some basic rules.

Although there is a saying in film festivals that a hit is destined to die, but most of the time, films with high ratings in the program have a good chance of winning awards.

On the side, Horikita Maki and Kora Kengo stared at Nakamura Masahiro with intense eyes, their faces full of eager expressions.

Director Nakamura has the opportunity to win awards at film festivals at such a young age, which shows that he is extremely capable. If there is an opportunity to collaborate, they might also have the opportunity to be nominated or win awards at film festivals.