Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry
Chapter 459 Go to Venice again
It's early August,
"Youth in Chinese Style" continues to be shown in major theaters across the country, and its cumulative box office has reached 50 million.
If this continues, the box office can exceed 70 million.
The total investment in this film is about 18 million. If this continues, the film will not only make a profit but also make a profit.
This made Ming Ming very happy.
What makes her even more happy is that "Chinese Youth" has been sent to Italy to participate in this year's Venice National Festival and was shortlisted for the Best Director Award in the Horizon Section.
Horizon is a screening section. In Venice, it is second only to the top "Main Competition Section". Like other sections, Horizon also has opening and closing films, 18 films are shortlisted, and there are 7 judges.
"Husband, go ahead and try to get a trophy back when the time comes!" Meimei was sitting on the swing in the yard - very excited.
This swing was placed under the wisteria tree and was originally built for her daughter. As a result, Yu Tongtong was often away from home, so it became a bright seat. She could sit on it and slowly sway her body to make her feel comfortable.
Yu Dongqing sat in a wicker chair next to her, drinking herbal tea and shaking a cattail leaf fan. Hearing her words, he replied: "It's not necessary, right? It's too far. Even if you are shortlisted, you won't necessarily win. Besides, it's just a horizon unit. Not competing for the Golden Lion.”
"Even if you don't go to the film festival, you still have to go to Venice, right? Elena is getting married soon. How can I fly there now? You have to go and congratulate her on my behalf."
this
They got married on November last year and Elena personally flew from Italy to China to attend their wedding. Now that the girl is getting married and her daughter-in-law is pregnant, it seems a bit unreasonable for her not to go.
"Okay." Yu Dongqing had no choice but to agree.
On the morning of August 22, Yu Dongqing left for Italy with his suitcase.
"Husband, when you arrive in Venice, you must apologize to Elena. I promised to attend her wedding a long time ago, but I broke my promise." Meiliang said as she walked out of the yard.
Didn't you already apologize on the phone?
"Okay, I will definitely say it." Yu Dongqing replied.
"Also, bring back another trophy!"
Ah?
To be honest, Yu Dongqing takes this thing lightly, but Meili still values it very much. After all, this is a joint directorship between the couple, which is equivalent to the first time that her work has been competed internationally.
But Yu Dongqing had to listen to his wife's words and try his best to complete the task with a smile.
"You should also pay attention to your health." Yu Dongqing warned, this was what he was most worried about.
"Yeah, don't worry, Tongtong and I will go back to live with my parents today."
"Where's Tongtong?" Yu Dongqing asked.
"She went to school early in the morning. Aren't she going to participate in the National Youth Piano Competition? The teacher wants to give her special tutoring."
Oh, that's it.
Her daughter has been playing the piano since she was a child, and Yu Dongqing did not force her to do anything, including the High School Affiliated to the Shangyin Yuan and this piano competition, which her daughter wanted to participate in.
After kissing his wife goodbye, Yu Dongqing carried his suitcase to the alleyway, and Li Wei drove him to the airport.
The studio does not have a full-time driver. Yu Dongqing usually drives by himself and has someone drop him off when he travels far away. Li Wei takes on this responsibility.
"Brother Yu, Yang Liu said, prepare to release your fourth album." Li Wei said while driving.
Yu Dongqing and his Qingmanglu Band, under the planning of Luo Yun, have released three albums. The first album is "Wild Lily Also Has Spring", which is mainly folk songs in the early stage. Later, after the band went on tour, they released another album. "Falling in love with a song, falling in love with a city".
After singing at Hong Kong Coliseum, another Cantonese album was released. However, this album had not been released yet. Luo Yun suddenly left, and Yang Liu took over.
Now she is preparing to plan Yu Dongqing's fourth album, which will mainly focus on the songs he has sung in the past two years.
Yu Dongqing knows this, the problem is:
"Isn't Yang Liu going to have a baby in two months? Aren't you tired?"
"No way, she is willing." Li Wei said with a smile: "Brother Yu, you know Yang Liu's character. She said that she would have to confine herself for a month at most before giving birth, and she would have to come to work, so it won't affect her."
I.
What a desperate Saburo.
Now I still go to work every day with a big belly.
Look at your daughter-in-law, the whole family treats her like a national treasure.
"Okay, let her do it, but remind her that her health is important and she must not make any mistakes!"
"Okay, I know."
After being sent to Daxing Airport, Yu Dongqing boarded a flight to Venice.
This time it was a direct flight, departing at 10 am and arriving at 3 pm local time, which actually took 11 hours.
Yu Dongqing carried her suitcase out of the station, and was picked up by a blond man with blue eyes - Nick.
Two years ago, Yu Dongqing filmed the leading role in the short film "The Tuner" here.
When Nick saw Yu Dongqing, he immediately gave him a warm hug.
"Mr. Yu, Elena is busy with her wedding, so she entrusted me to pick you up." Nick spoke fluent English.
"Thank you. Actually, no need. I am returning to my old place and I know the way."
They both laughed and walked out together.
On the bus into the city, Yu Dongqing and Nick chatted: "I heard Elena say that you have become a professional actor now?"
"Yes, Mr. Yu, I have to thank you for this." Nick was full of gratitude.
Indeed, had he not starred in "The Tuner", he would now be an ordinary pianist in a small cafe next to Piazza Venezia.
Since acting in that short film, his acting skills were discovered, and the tuner won the Venice Best Short Film Award. His name entered the vision of a director, and he was soon invited to enter the film industry.
Yu Dongqing still learned about these situations from Elena. Now that she heard Nick say this, she smiled and said, "You're too polite. It's mainly because you have this talent."
Yu Dongqing is right. Nick has made two movies, two movies in a row, both of which have achieved good results. One of them was nominated for the Best Actor at the Italian David Award last year.
A bit like the original time and space Italian actor Alessandro.
After entering the city, transfer to the water bus. This is Yu Dongqing's second visit to Venice. Although he is revisiting his old place, he still feels relaxed and happy looking at the unique water scenery of Venice.
Of course, he couldn't stay at Elena's house this time. Nick took Yu Dongqing to stay in a hotel called Hotel Danieli, which is located in the center of Venice, overlooking the Venetian lagoon.
The hotel shows traces of the nobility of the last century everywhere. The doors, windows, and corridors are engraved with exquisite patterns. The rich retro features and color combinations full of Italian aesthetics make the entire hotel seem to have traveled through time and space.
Yu Dongqing was very satisfied.
After settling down and washing up briefly, Nick told Yu Dongqing that Elena's wedding will be held at Santa Maria Cathedral at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
"But tonight, the groom, together with his relatives and friends, will come to play serenade under the bride's window in person. This is our Venetian tradition. Mr. Yu, as a friend of the bride Elena, please join in when the time comes." Nick Finally said.
"OK!"
Yu Dongqing agreed readily.
He also wanted to see this romantic scene.
Thanks to Menghui Datang 244, Huang Ding, Maitian Family Slave, and Chiyu Feitou for their monthly votes.
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