Senior Superstar

Knowing that Li Shixin had an appointment tonight, An Xiaoxiao had already started preparations when she came back from the movie theater.

This time when she came to Germany, Ms. An came with a belly.

But it's a pity, because of taking care of the stomachs of a group of old fans, An Xiaoxiao couldn't eat a serious western meal in the three days after arriving in Germany.

Of course, Li Shixin couldn't invite himself, a rebel, to eat Michelin or Berlin Sky Kitchen alone.

Whether it is expensive or not is a trivial matter. The main reason is that we are worried about the lack of preparations for western food restaurants. If this little girl eats up the stock, it will be embarrassing for foreign friends, right?

Of course, it is absolutely impossible to take An Xiaoxiao to a banquet together.

okay.

If someone invites you to dinner, you will bring someone with a stomach full of doubts. She gets seven or eight servings of sirloin steak for seven or eight hundred yuan, and she can eat a bucket of ice cream for two or three hundred yuan.

When a person treats a guest and pays the bill, he sees that the bill is tens of thousands. Is this plausible?

Obviously not!

Pressing An Xiaoxiao's head, he pushed the dead girl who was only focused on food into the arms of Wu Ming and Zhao Jinzhi. Only then did Li Shixin heave a sigh of relief, and set off for the agreed restaurant.

The restaurant is not far from the Movie Palace, and it takes only ten minutes to walk.

Along the bustling street, I walked all the way to the place, and it happened to be five twenty.

Although it was still ten minutes before the agreed time, when Li Shixin arrived at the restaurant and walked to the table under the guidance of the waiter, a tall man in a black windbreaker with striking silver hair was already waiting there.

Seeing Li Shixin, the man smiled and stood up immediately.

"Good evening, Lee. It's a great honor for you to accept my invitation, and it's a great pleasure to see you in Berlin."

Hearing the other party's London Fan English with a straight accent, Li Shixin smiled slightly and stretched out his hand.

"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Bibixi."

Although his English proficiency is limited, Li Shixin is also a player who has passed CET-6 in English. Normal communication in non-professional fields must be no problem.

After exchanging pleasantries, he took his seat, and Li Shixin looked at the famous British director in front of him.

"Excuse me, Mr. Bibisi. You've heard of me before?"

"profound!"

Hearing Li Shixin's question, Bibixi put down the menu in her hand and turned her gaze over.

"It may be really presumptuous to say this. I only met you a week ago. To be precise, I met you through your works."

"oh?"

Hearing this, Li Shixin frowned.

"Which work?"

"Three-body."

Seeing Bibixi's deep gaze and smiling mouth, Li Shixin nodded deeply.

When Xu Xiao told him that the internationally famous director wanted to invite him to dinner, Li Shixin's first thought was - to be courteous for nothing, to rape or steal.

Although his current reputation in China is still good, but in the international arena, he can only be said to be a fledgling newcomer in the film industry.

In terms of position, there is still a gap between him and the famous European director who has entered Hollywood in front of him.

Well, the gap is huge.

In the afternoon, Li Shixin thought about it. As a Chinese filmmaker, he has nothing worth making friends with—except copyright.

Now knowing that the big director opposite has watched "Three-Body Problem", Li Shi already has a B number in confidence.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Bibixi. I currently have no plans to transfer or sell the copyright and film and television adaptation rights of the book "Three-Body Problem."

Li Shixin's refusal seemed to be expected by Bibixi.

He shook his head with a smile, handed a recipe to Li Shixin, and made an exaggerated expression.

"Shouldn't you Chinese pay special attention to subtlety? I think the first thing we should do now is to share dinner and get to know each other better."

Seeing Li Shixin take the recipe calmly, Bibixi folded her arms and smiled.

"I've seen all three of your shortlisted films. Li, how sure are you that you can win an award at this year's film festival?"

Feeling the other party's clear intention to guide, Li Shixin did not rush to answer, but called the waiter. After randomly ordering a few dishes that looked pleasing to the eye, he smiled and looked at Bibixi.

"It's my first time to participate in an international film festival. I think Mr. Bibixi should have more experience than me in this regard. Based on your experience, what are my chances of winning an award?"

As if she didn't expect Li Shixin to throw the question back to herself, Bibixi was taken aback for a moment, then stretched out a finger and put it in front of Li Shixin.

When Li Shixin focused all his attention on that finger, he shook it lightly.

"Not at all."

"If you know the history of the Berlin Film Festival, maybe you can understand what I mean. The Berlin Festival only emerged after the end of the Cold War. It has always attached importance to politics and ideology, so it is in line with the ideological tendency of the upper class of the current capitalist society. Movies are easier to win awards. Maybe you still don’t understand what I said. Let’s put it this way, the composition of the jury itself is the older generation of Western film and television masters and contemporary successful filmmakers. They have their own aesthetics, but most of them have the same political orientation. For international films, being shortlisted may depend on strength, but what is needed to win an award is luck and attitude."

Looking at Li Shixin on the opposite side, Bibixi talked eloquently.

"Generally speaking, it is in line with the ideology of liberalism and resistance to autocracy to reflect or criticize the big system of the times with the individual circumstances of small people. Perhaps it reflects that for developing countries like you."

Bibixi raised her little finger and smiled playfully at Li Shixin:

"The 'backward' side, or the uncivilized side, or the individual's powerlessness, struggle, and loss of dignity. If the film language is more radical and experimental, it will be even more icing on the cake."

"Li, you are very talented. You are also very capable. Whether you are a director or an actor, you are very, very good. I have a hunch that you will become an internationally renowned director, but... unfortunately, not now. At least, not in Before we finished this meal happily. Whether it is "Ling", "Only Love" or "The Undertaker", the elements I mentioned do not exist in your works. What you are good at is based on Stories about small people, to involve social issues, or to arouse the resonance and emotional belonging of the audience. But you always seem to have a very positive attitude towards these issues. As a director from a developing country, to be precise, it is a director from China If you want to win the Golden Bear Award for a work of this style, you may have to wait for a lifetime. Oh, maybe, wait until the era when Soviet filmmakers become the mainstream judges for the Golden Bear Award. But the Soviet Union no longer exists, right? "

Watching Bibixi gracefully fork a piece of foie gras into his mouth, chewing slowly, Li Shixin couldn't help laughing.

His mother made a horoscope.

I thought the invitation to dinner was for something.

Dare to feel that Nima has come to coerce and lure you!

Seemingly not noticing the playfulness on Li Shixin's face, Bibixi wiped off the oil stains from the corners of her mouth with a napkin, and smiled charmingly again.

"Li, I have a suggestion to teach you here today. Although I don't like the three films you have shortlisted this time, I really appreciate your drama work "Farewell My Concubine" and literary work "Three-Body Problem". I think they They are all quite in-depth, and are also very suitable for adaptation into movies, works that hit awards or box office. Perhaps, I can help you make the film "Farewell My Concubine", help you enter next year's competition unit, and recommend it to the judging panel This work. Of course, if you can shoot this film as soon as possible, I can also help you enter Venice or Cannes. In return, I want to get the authorization for the film and television adaptation of "Three-Body Problem". Now Hollywood lacks a A true hardcore sci-fi movie. I believe that the story of "The Three-Body Problem" will be brought to the screen, and the world will go crazy!"

Li Shixin smacked his lips when he saw Bibixi's more and more seductiveness.

Hired the waiter again.

"Sir, what do you need?"

Facing the tall waiter, Li Shixin pointed to the steak in front of him.

"Here, here are twenty copies, packed."

PS: If you say four shifts, it will be four shifts, go to have a meal first, and then it will be shifted when you come back! If you have a monthly pass in your hand, come first!