The Greatest Showman

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What the hell is Renly Hall thinking about?

This should be one of the most curious topics in the entire European film industry in the past year. From Berlin at the beginning of last year to this year's Oscar night, Renly and Sisyphus Pictures have appeared one after another. In every corner, some people stand by, some are dismissive, and some are naturally interested.

However, these discussions are still mostly among the high-level people in the film industry, and only real senior people can spy out some unusual changes; but on the other hand, the more secretive the inside information, the more meaningful it is. There may be a big storm brewing.

Those guesses and speculations have initially revealed the brilliance at this year's Oscars - "Booming Drummer" dominates the Oscars, which undoubtedly changed the pattern of the independent film industry, and even shook the fixed pattern of the traditional academy, which made people Realize the ambitions of Sisyphus Pictures.

From the current point of view, Sisyphus Films has indeed made an unparalleled beginning, but the real purpose behind it has not been fully revealed. gathered around this brand new company.

In the midst of this noise, the Cannes Film Festival is the only exception. Neither Renly nor Sisyphus Films has ever approached it. As the biggest and most important film event in Europe, Cannes, which has always been crowded, is rare. It was clean at first sight. This is not a good thing.

Of course, the Cannes Film Festival does not need to "reverse" Sisyphus Films. With their status in the industry, they can completely stay out of it with pride.

But Gilles-Jacob and Thierry Fumau know one thing well, and it's definitely not their style to do things behind closed doors. Whatever Sisyphus Pictures is planning, they need to have a clear concept in order to keep up with the times.

Whether or not to cooperate is another matter.

What's more, Thierry was sure of one thing that Renly would never miss. Renly is a very pure actor, and what he expects to care about is never fame and fortune, movies, movies, movies, everything is about movies, so the blueprint of Sisyphus Pictures is even more interesting.

However, there is a small problem here:

Cannes has its own pride and persistence. It is impossible for them to condescend to bow their heads and take the initiative to find Renly and ask Sisyphus Pictures' cooperation intentions. This is absolutely impossible. They need a step.

Then came Roman Abramovich.

Roman is looking for opportunities to invest in movies in Europe - not a business, more like an interest, and there is a speculation that it is to avoid the official investigation of the British tax issue, but in any case, Roman is indeed exploring the film industry, which is Put him on the line with Cannes.

For Roman, Thierry maintained a wait-and-see attitude, not too far away but not too close, always keeping a trace of vigilance deep in his heart; but unexpectedly, Roman's real goal was not Cannes, but... Sisyphus Sri Lanka Films, this made a subtle change in Thierry's attitude——

It is certain that Romain and Thierry have different goals, and they both have their own ideas, but this does not prevent them from forming a strategic cooperation.

Therefore, when Roman issued an invitation to a private yacht party tonight, Thierry nodded readily and agreed, taking this opportunity to meet Renly face to face.

Undoubtedly, Thierry is a master, not secretive, but open and honest, in this way to seize the initiative; and similarly, Renly is not a fledgling child, even in the face of Thierry. Still able to maintain a calm attitude.

"Mr. Fu Mao, I think there may be a little misunderstanding between us. How do you know that I don't dare to come in person because of Cannes' detached status?"

Renly responded in a light and joking way, and the half-truths made it impossible for Thierry to judge how much he should believe in the content of the words.

In fact, Renly is serious. Neither Berlin nor Venice has agreed to cooperate with the Don Quixote Channel for the time being, let alone Cannes, which has a unique status now? The three major European film festivals have their own perseverance and arrogance, and the power and interests hidden behind them are even more intertwined.

But Renly didn't want to reveal his details, so he chose a way of ridicule to test Thierry's bottom line.

Thierry laughed cheerfully, but his slightly narrowed eyes flashed a little light, as if he was looking at Renly's expression, "Thank you for the compliment, although this doesn't always sound right, but I still will Take it as a compliment." Thierry raised the champagne glass in his hand, his eyes hidden behind the glasses looming.

Renly didn't say a word either, just raised his glass and gestured with a smile on his face.

Thierry took a sip of champagne and said, "According to common sense, champions should be given the highest attention. Obviously, the status of detachment has not been able to take the initiative, which makes me worry about Cannes' development plan in recent years, our positioning and whether the strategy is off track.”

"Haha." Renly chuckled softly, "Mr. Fumau, you almost lied to me." Such a self-pitying gesture of Gu Ying is neither Berlin nor Venice, and it is even more impossible to be invincible Cannes, "We can change the angle, if a small company just starting out is trying to become a content operator, they

I will not choose Apple or Microsoft, but will choose a more down-to-earth company for cooperation. "

"Are you saying that Cannes is out of reach?" Thierry raised his eyebrows, "So, this is indeed a compliment." Thierry showed a real smile, and then changed the conversation, " But the problem is, dear Mr. Renly-Hall, you are definitely not a small company just starting out."

After a pause, Thierry winked at Renly. "At least that's not your blueprint. A grand blueprint, then, needs the backing of a large corporation."

"Andre told me the same." Renly didn't deny it, the smile in his eyes slowly emerged, he knew that Thierry had been leading him to take the initiative, and now is indeed the time, so Renly did not Hanging his appetite again, he said with a smile, "Sisyphus Pictures is trying to build an online streaming platform with its own original content, and at the same time it will become an additional display platform for independent films."

Heavy!

Thierry could sense the heavy force behind the ordinary words, but because it was too complicated and too thick, he couldn't finish digesting it in a while.

So, Thierry did not open his mouth lightly, but squinted at Renly, waiting for Renly to continue to unveil the mystery.

"We want to be able to build Sundance, Berlin, Venice, and of course, Cannes, on our own platforms, to showcase those unique works of art to the audience, so that these works can get more out of the theater. Show opportunities and continue your artistic vitality.”

Renly did not explain the principle and content in detail, but only elaborated a framework, which he believed Thierry could understand.

Sure enough, Thierry's expression stiffened uncontrollably, "This is impossible!" The words of veto came out of his mouth.

Ren Li was not surprised at all, pursed the corners of his mouth with a smile, and shrugged slightly. Although he didn't speak, his expression and actions couldn't be clearer:

Look, as I said long ago, you wouldn't agree.

This made Thierry realize his gaffe, but there was really no way to calm down the surging emotions immediately. He took another sip of champagne and tried to calm himself down. I have to say that Renly is really too bold and too arrogant. , even using "shocking" to describe it is not too much.

"Didn't Dieter shove you out of the house directly?" Thierry made up his mind about Dieter Koslick's reaction to the blueprint for such a plan. He calmed down a little and couldn't help but make a joke.

Renly chuckled, too. "He still maintains the manners of a gentleman. But I don't think he will welcome me back to Berlin again."

"Ha." Thierry also laughed, but after laughing, the shock and surprise didn't dissipate, "You should know that this is impossible."

"I know, but I don't know either," Renly said bluntly. "You don't need online streaming at all, and more importantly, France hates it, and trust me, I know it very well." The slightly flickering eyes made Thierry nodded repeatedly in approval.

"But I know that art films need more platforms, even in France." After Renly finished speaking, Thierry wanted to refute: France's art theater chain is the top existence in the world, Even the unpopular art films can find their supporters.

But Renly didn't give Thierry a chance, he shook his head gently, "A theater chain is a theater chain, but distribution companies are still commercial companies in the final analysis, and they need to make money. Let's count the works that enter the main competition in Cannes every year, How many works can enter the theater, and how many works can be profitable?"

The reason why Cannes is able to seize the upper hand among the three major European film festivals, even its status is detached, is because it has embarked on the right track at the turn of the century. Now the entire business model and artistic balance are controlled very skillfully, but even Cannes, The commercial prospects of works of art also remain severely tested.

Thie was expressionless, just staring at Renly silently.

"Mr. Fumau, maybe you don't know what's going on with Nazif-mujic, but you should know what's going on with Abdai Koshish, right?"

Ren Li's voice was still calm and calm, calm and unhurried, but with a force that was pressing step by step, which caused Thierry's eyes to flicker slightly in the depths of his eyes.

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