This actor wants to pay more

Chapter 249 Apple's release, the audience's pursuit of art films
Ding Xiu wanted to refute Fan Binbin. He felt that his relationship with Shu Qi was still very good. If nothing else, just relying on Xu Jingjiang's relationship, he didn't look at the monk's face to see Buddhism.

It's just that there were too many people on the plane, so he didn't bother to explain.

"Call me when you arrive."

After talking to Zhao Liying, Ding Xiu put a blanket on his head and closed his eyes to sleep.

I don't know how long it has passed, but when he woke up, he had already arrived in Berlin.

When I boarded the plane, it was daytime in Beiping, due to jet lag, it was night here.

The director booked the best hotel in the area for everyone, and the treatment was completely different from Ding Xiu's trip to Cannes a few years ago.

In the evening, after eating, Fan Binbin asked Ding Xiu to come out to play.

There are many fans in China, and they are afraid of being recognized when they go out. They are all foreigners here, and no one knows them, so Fan Binbin plays like crazy.

On the next day, putting on a custom-made suit, putting pomade on his hair, Ding Xiu adjusted his collar, and prepared to go to the Berlin Film Festival.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

After waiting for half an hour and still not seeing Fan Binbin coming downstairs, he ran to Fan Binbin's room and knocked on the door.

The reply I got was that it will come right away.

After another 10 minutes, there was still no sign of anyone.

Ding Xiu urged him again, but without accident, he would come right away.

Just when he was about to explode on the spot, Fan Binbin opened the door of the room.

"Oh, I'm going!" Ding Xiu just glanced at it, and quickly moved his gaze from the upper body to the lower body.

I don't know which high-end clothing is flesh-colored and tight, or translucent.

Some parts are looming.

The handbag was placed under the lower abdomen, Fan Binbin said: "Let's go."

"I said Binbin, you really do as the Romans do."

"You men are really dirty. This is to show your beautiful body. Look at the major film festivals. Which international superstar doesn't dress like this?"

"It's because I'm out of shape."

Ding Xiu was a few steps behind and walked behind, seeing another scene.

You can see the pants.

I don't know who the designer is, I know men too well.

The two went to the Berlin Film Festival in the same car. Zhao Liying, who was waiting in the car, did not dare to look at Fan Binbin the whole time, but just lowered her head with red face.

When walking the red carpet, Ding Xiu and Fan Binbin walked together arm in arm.

As soon as I went up, the shutters of the surrounding cameras sounded like a tide.

The man is handsome, the woman is sexy and beautiful, and the two suddenly become the focus of the whole process.

After Ding Xiu finished walking the red carpet, Zhao Liying whispered, "Brother Xiu, is this the international stage? These female stars are too bold in their clothes."

When Ding Xiu went to Cannes for the first time, his expression seemed more exaggerated than Zhao Liying's, but now it's no surprise.

"Foreigners need to be more open, it's rare to come here once, can you not show yourself?"

"Don't underestimate the short tens of meters of the red carpet. There are hundreds of media from all over the world around it. There is a lot of exposure in the back. No matter how many people squeeze their heads, they can't get in."

Behind the red carpet represents resources.

Bao Buqi was spotted by the boss, and turned out to be the protagonist of a film, or the cover of a certain magazine.

Therefore, actresses are always beautiful and bold, and people are worrying that there will be no news. This place is booming and famous all over the world.

Ding Xiu also wanted to be a little bit angry, but it's a pity that gender doesn't allow it, otherwise he would be called a pervert.

"Oh." Zhao Liying nodded half-understanding, and made up her mind that she would never leave this kind of red carpet in her life.

The first day of the Berlin Film Festival was just the opening ceremony. Ding Xiu took Zhao Liying for a stroll. After eating and drinking for nothing, he bid farewell to Fan Binbin, who was sociable everywhere, and went shopping with Zhao Liying.

I worked hard all morning, bought a big push, and spent hundreds of thousands.

……

On the third day of the Berlin Film Festival, Apple's film was shortlisted for the main competition and is expected to win the Golden Bear for Best Feature Film.

After getting the news, director Li Yu laughed out loud, and took Ding Xiu and Fan Binbin to a high-end restaurant to treat them to dinner.

On the table, Fan Binbin sipped the red wine and congratulated the director, and Ding Xiu did the same.

But as soon as he got out of the restaurant and sent Li Yu to the car, Fan Binbin's expression changed, he sighed and was listless.

Ding Xiu found it funny: "Do you want to be so obvious?"

Fan Binbin gave him a blank look: "The international actress is gone, it's good that I didn't cry."

"Isn't it announced yet?"

"It hasn't been announced, but there is already internal news. Apple is only shortlisted for the best feature film. If there is no accident, we will leave tomorrow."

She is the well-deserved number one female in this drama, and she came here for the prize, so she is naturally more attentive to things and pays close attention to the developments at all times.

When the best heroine corner was selected, he knew it immediately.

"Don't be discouraged, you won't be able to win an award once, not to mention that there are so many masters at the Berlin Film Festival. It's normal not to get the best actress. Aren't there still several film festivals in the future, let's wait."

As one of the three major film festivals, the Berlin Film Festival has too many entries every time, so it is normal not to win an award.

To be honest, Ding Xiu was mentally prepared before coming here.

Think of it as a trip, and help Gao Yuanyuan and Qin Lan do the shopping.

"Nonsense, I don't know how to endure it yet." Fan Binbin sighed and put his hands on his chest: "I just feel a little bit unwilling."

Apple came out this time, and there are several film festivals that have signed up. Berlin is the largest one, and its influence is no exception.

Several other film festivals can't add up to a Berlin. If Berlin can win the award, she would rather give up several other film festivals.

Patting her on the shoulder, Ding Xiu comforted: "It's normal to have ups and downs in life, take it easy, go back and have a good meal, and change to another place tomorrow."

The next day, Ding Xiu, director Li Yu, and Fan Binbin came to the hall where the Silver Bear Award for Best Feature Film was presented.

Before the announcement, several people sat and watched the shortlisted films, including Apple.

It was also the first time for Ding Xiu to watch it, and he watched it with gusto.

In the hall, could there be the sound of a man swallowing saliva? Many eyes were on their side, looking at Ding Xiu with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

After watching the movie, the host entered the venue and announced the list of winners.

In Li Yu's expectation, Apple failed and became a companion.

During this trip to Berlin, nothing was harvested and nothing was caught.

For some unknown reason, Fan Binbin suddenly regained his balance, hugged Li Yu and comforted him: "It's okay, Sister Li, it will be better next time, I will still film your scenes in the future."

"This year's judges are not good. Let's go to other film festivals and kill them randomly. Depending on your strength, you can win a few best directors."

"When I win the award, I will beat those people in the face when I return home..."

Came here in high spirits, but returned in disappointment. When the Apple crew left, they were disheartened. At about the same time, when the news was received in China, it was natural that there would be a round of cynicism.

Those who thought that Fan Binbin had reached a higher level breathed a sigh of relief.

Apple's second stop, the Eurasia International Film Festival.

This is a new film festival, currently in its fourth edition, and its influence is not very great. Here, Apple won the award.

The winner was Ding Xiu, Best Actor.

Even though Ding Xiu was beaten to death, he would still be able to snag an international actor. Although this actor is not rich in gold, he is the best actor.

In the next half month, the Apple crew went to seven or eight film festivals, and finally at the Kazakhstan Film Festival, Fan Binbin won a Best Actress, finally fulfilling her dream.

After half a month of business trip, Ding Xiu returned to Beiping, and when he got off the plane, he saw someone holding a long banner to welcome him.

Among the crowd, Zhou Haopeng from the propaganda team was spotted at a glance.

Waving him over, Ding Xiu said, "Remove the banner, how long has this thing not been used, why is it suddenly pulled up again?"

Zhou Haopeng smiled awkwardly: "Brother Xiu, you just won Best Actor. Let's celebrate."

"Come on, a film festival that has just been established for a few years, the Pheasant Award, has no appeal, don't be ashamed, withdraw it."

For an international actor, this kind of words can only deceive fans, not professionals.

The best actor he is now is not as valuable as the best actor that Bao Qiang got by relying on the blind well back then.

"Okay, I'll let someone withdraw it now, brother Xiu, will the publicity draft be released?"

"Let's post it, keep the content low-key, don't be too exaggerated."

After briefly explaining to Zhou Haopeng, Ding Xiu got in the car and went back to the company. Qin Gang was in a meeting and was still busy with Langya.

As soon as he sat down, Yang Siwei came to the door and gave him the script.

"Spike's script, the first draft, came out a few days ago. You are abroad, so I didn't bother you."

"Thank you."

Putting the script on the table, Ding Xiu didn't read it in a hurry. In fact, he had read it several times at Wu Jing's place, so he probably knew the plot by heart.

The complete script is estimated to be different in some small details.

Yang Siwei pulled up a chair and sat down, curiously asked: "Apple's debut at the International Film Festival, you and Fan Binbin both won awards, it should be released after this wave, is there any news?"

"I don't know about the mainland, but it may be available on Hong Kong Island in a few days. In addition, there are several foreign countries that bought the copyright."

The major film festivals are not in vain. Li Yu still promoted Apple. If there is no accident, it will be screened in seven or eight countries in a short time.

In China, it is a little uncertain to want to release it in the mainland, but the Hong Kong Island release has already been decided.

If it weren't for the fact that the entries for the Berlin Film Festival could not have already been screened, they would have been screened on Hong Kong Island long ago.

"The release is good. It's a pity that it won't be screened after winning the award." Yang Siwei said excitedly: "I asked them to prepare the promotional script. When the movie is released, the promotion will be synchronized."

Ding Xiu's head was full of black lines: "Forget it, don't promote it this time, keep a low profile, Apple's scale is relatively sensitive, and the higher-ups don't like it in the first place, so don't cause more trouble."

No matter how thick-skinned he is, he is too embarrassed to promote Apple with great fanfare.

More or less still need some face.

Yang Siwei has never seen the finished film, so he doesn't understand why Ding Xiu is so resistant to promoting Apple. It can only be attributed to his low-key and simple personality.

……

Ding Xiu came back for a week, and Apple was released on Hong Kong Island.

Because there was no promotion, and it was an art film that told a story about Peking, the leading actors did not have high expectations for the Hong Kong box office.

However, Ding Xiu still underestimated Fan Binbin's influence.

A few days before the release, the box office was mediocre, at 30 million per day. From the fifth day onwards, the box office rose sharply, and netizens received rave reviews.

"Fuck, it's not easy to see movies of this scale these days, give the director a thumbs up!"

"I leave this compliment to Sister Binbin, she has a very good figure."

"For Ding Xiu's name, I took the whole family to see it together. Don't ask me why I'm so embarrassed."

"Didn't notice, Ding Xiu has a pretty good figure, and his butt is pretty white."

"Damn, beast, let go of that girl."

"Ding Xiu has made a lot of money this time, and he's a winner in life by making a passionate scene with Sister Binbin."

"Liang Jiahui obviously used a stand-in, and he didn't show his face. Ding Xiu is useless here. Both of them will fight in person."

"Thank you!"

"I'll go first, you can do whatever you want."

Apple Hong Kong Island was released for a month, with a box office of 800 million.

Investors look straight, they are all businessmen, and everyone understands what this means.

If it is released in the mainland, the box office will only be higher, and another 2000 million will not be a problem.

When the producer was still trying to get Apple to show in the mainland, Ding Xiu kept calling every day, and the most asked question was whether Apple had a substitute.

Wang Baoqiang: "Brother Xiu, they all said that you used a double, but I don't believe it. You are so dedicated to filming, you never use a double."

Ding Xiu: "You really love to believe it or not, get lost!"

Huang Bo: "Brother Xiu, I've watched Apple. The acting skills are great, especially in those few scenes. I heard that you haven't used a stand-in yet, right? Have you used an actress? Hey, hey, talk."

Wu Jing: "I've always heard people say that you are dedicated to filming and don't need a double. I don't believe it. I made a special trip to Hong Kong Island to go to the cinema to support you. It's good. Your film has a high artistic content."

Liu Yifei: "Brother Xiu, I saw your movie poster abroad, bought two movie tickets, and went to join my mother at night, come on!"

The movie hasn't been released in the mainland yet, and most of the people in the mainland watch it are pirated CDs. Ding Xiu doesn't know how Wang Baoqiang and the others found the source.

Perhaps for a man, finding this kind of movie is a natural way.

Mainland audiences were not made to wait too long. A few days after it was released on Hong Kong Island, Apple released it in the Mainland.

In order to pass the review quickly, several scenes were deleted from the content, leaving only a few scenes.

There is no way to do this, the mainland has strict censorship, and young audiences must be taken into account, some things are not suitable for children to watch.

In addition, it was done in such a hurry, because the pirated version market is too powerful. If it is not released quickly, the pirated version will soon sell like crazy in the streets and alleys.

The mainland market is larger than that of Hong Kong Island. It’s not at 01:30. The box office is only 800 million after it was released for only one week, and it’s close to 2000 million when it’s released for half a month.

No one expected that an art film could become such a hit.

It can only be attributed to the high artistic attainments of netizens, who have their own pursuit and persistence in art.

Anyway, none of the male netizens who watched the movie did not boast.

Fan Binbin exploded all of a sudden, the popularity was in a mess, the popularity was unbelievably high, the amount of topics exploded, and he became the topic queen in an instant.

At the same time, she announced that her contract with Huayi had expired and she would set up her own studio.

In her light, Ding Xiu also became popular, and there were seven or eight scripts piled up on his desk, all of which asked him to go to sea to shoot romantic movies.

Not to mention, the salary is very high, and the heroine is also very beautiful.

If it weren't for some face, Ding Xiu almost couldn't hold back the temptation to agree.

PS: It's 2023, I wish you all a happy new year in the new year, and lovers will finally get married.

(End of this chapter)