1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 416 Sorry Everyone

Roman Gallian's concession was not due to Lin Weimin's "dominant aura", but to the urging from the French side.

Over the past few months, "Lover" has been released in Western European countries, and the response has been very good.

Recently, the film distributors in France are negotiating distribution issues with Jade Bird Company. Some countries will release the film.

It's a win-win for Blue Bird and the French publisher.

The countries and regions that these French film distributors can influence all have a considerable number of French-speaking populations. Not only the film distributors have channels here, but Gallimard Press also has distribution channels here.

Once the movie is popular and has a certain influence, it will also increase the sales of books.

The 12% royalty rate is a bit high, but it is also worthy of Lin Weimin's influence.

It's just that Roman Gallian is still slightly uncomfortable after getting used to the writers' wool.

In the car before leaving, he complained about Lin Weimin.

Comrade Liang was speechless, didn't you two still cherish each other after signing the contract?Why did it change all of a sudden?
Mr. Lin is right, the Gallic chicken has never lost in the beak, and never won in the hand.

The distribution area of ​​the publishing contract of "Lover" indicates not only France, but also many French-speaking countries and regions. Lin Weimin is certainly happy with this situation.

The more books he sold, the more he made.

It's a pity that Gallimard Publishing House is too stingy, and it took a long time to get 12% of the royalties. In comparison, the old rice people still have a lot of money.

No, Mr. Lin has just received the last season of "Untouchable". Counting from the end of 84, "Untouchable" has been performed for two years, and the box office share has inevitably declined.

Lin Weimin's box office share has also dropped from more than 40 yuan to more than 30 yuan, and it is expected to decline in the next quarter.

Lin Weimin expected this situation to happen, and he and Arthur Miller had discussed this issue long ago.

With the continuous decline in box office revenue, "Untouchable" will start a tour in the near future. After making a wave of money, it will go back to Broadway for a turn, and it will temporarily enter a dormant period.

Whether there will be a rerun in the future depends on whether the audience misses it.

One day, while Lin Weimin was at work, Zhang Yimou suddenly ran to the editorial department and excitedly told him the good news.

It is said that "Red Sorghum" may participate in the Berlin International Film Festival.

Lin Weimin was not surprised by this. The later generations of "Red Sorghum" won the Golden Bear Award for participating in the Berlin International Film Festival. .

Without waiting for Lin Weimin to ask, the excited Zhang Yimou told the whole story like beans in a bamboo tube.

It turned out that "Red Sorghum" was in post-production a few days ago and had already come to an end. The deputy director Yang Fengliang suddenly came to ask Zhang Yimou if he wanted to send the film to the Berlin International Film Festival before its release.

Zhang Yimou was born in Yanying. When he was in school, he often heard teachers and classmates talking about the numerous film festivals in the world. Among them, the most well-known ones are France’s Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival and Venice Film Festival. The three major film festivals in Europe enjoy high prestige all over the world.

For those who make movies, how can anyone not want to participate in this kind of film festival?
But for most domestic film directors in this era, participating in these three film festivals is something that can only be met but not sought after.

Not only does it take the quality of your film to pass, it also takes some connections and luck.

This time, Zhang Yimou was hit by a pie that fell from the sky.

This year Cheng Kaige filmed his ambitious work "The King of the Kid", which is the film adaptation of Ah Cheng's novel "The King of the Kid". Through the operation of Yu Yuxi, the film circle in Shanghai, "The King of the Kid" was sent to Germany in advance. Influential film critic Hader there.

After watching the sample of "The King of Children", Hader spoke highly of the film, and hinted that if the film could enter the competition, he would definitely assist in making a strong recommendation, and Cheng Kaige readily agreed.

But what Harder and the Berlin Film Festival didn't expect was that Cheng Kaige suddenly changed his mind when it was time to send the film.

It was temporarily decided to send "Kid King" to the Cannes Film Festival in France to compete for the Palme d'Or.

According to what Zhang Yimou heard, there were two reasons why Cheng Kaige did this.

One is that Cheng Kaige privately heard from friends that in terms of the international influence of films, Cannes, France is stronger than Berlin, Germany.

The second is that "Lover" won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Although "Lover" was presented in the name of the Hong Kong region, it is also a Chinese-language film after all.Cheng Kaige believes that domestic films may be more in line with the taste of the Cannes Film Festival.

Lin Weimin scratched his head after listening to Zhang Yimou's narration. The fact that later Kaizi temporarily withdrew from the film festival and gave Amou a chance has always been a hot topic among domestic film enthusiasts.

It's just that he didn't expect that this matter would have something to do with him?
Kaizi actually chose to send "The King of Children" to Cannes because of the award of "Lover"!

"So, "Red Sorghum" is about to participate in the Berlin Film Festival?"

"Not necessarily. The film has not yet been submitted for review, and participating in the film festival also requires the approval of the director of the Film Bureau. I'm afraid it will be too late." Zhang Yimou inevitably showed a bit of worry on his face when he said this.

"Why is it too late?" Lin Weimin asked.

Zhang Yimou explained to Lin Weimin that the Berlin Film Festival is held in February every year, but the registration period for participating films is until the end of November of the previous year.

In other words, the registration period for the film festival has now passed.

But Yu Yuxi promised Zhang Yimou that as long as the production, review and approval of the film can be completed before January, then she can go through a special channel to be added to the entry list.

"What problems can there be with the Film Bureau? It is also a work achievement for them to participate in a well-known film festival like the Berlin Film Festival for domestic films?"

Zhang Yimou shook his head, "Fengliang told me about the twists and turns. The quota for the Berlin Film Festival was originally "King of the Kid", but now Kaige decided not to participate. It is true that Sister Yu contacted me, but To participate in this matter, the Film Bureau has to nod, this spot may not be given to me!"

As soon as Lin Weimin heard it, he understood that this was another piece of Tang monk meat, and he also understood the purpose of Zhang Yimou's visit today.

Zhang Yimou looked at Lin Weimin with a bit of embarrassment.

Lin Weimin smiled and said nothing.

Instead, he picked up the phone on his desk and dialed it.

"Hey, Bureau Teng, I have something to ask you."

"I heard that Cheng Kaige's "King of the Kid" was originally scheduled to participate in the Berlin Film Festival, did you change your mind temporarily?"

"It's nothing, just asking. Zhang Yimou from Guangxi Film Studio told me that Yu Yuxi planned to recommend the film "Red Sorghum" he just finished filming to participate in the film festival."

"That's right, I built the bridge, and I also signed up for the script, which was invested by Xiying Film Studio."

"A good spot can't just be wasted like this! I've seen the finished film of "Red Sorghum", and the quality is absolutely fine."

"Well, when you're free, I'll ask Yimou and the others to take the film to the Film Bureau for a show. Seeing is believing."

"Okay, okay, that's it."

Lin Weimin hung up the phone and looked at Zhang Yimou, his face was full of excitement.

"Don't be dazed, is the film finished yet? I promise you!"

"It's done, it's done! Sister Yu said she would recommend us to participate in the film festival, and we worked overtime to finish the movie."

Lin Weimin nodded, confident.

"Then you go back and pick up the film. I'll send it to the Film Bureau with you tomorrow. It just happens to be reviewed by their leaders!"

Zhang Yimou was overjoyed, "Thank you Teacher Lin, thank you Teacher Lin!"

The next day, Lin Weimin took a leave of absence and accompanied Zhang Yimou to the Film Bureau to deliver films.

In the small screening room of the Film Bureau, Director Teng was the leader, and there were several staff members in charge of review.

Lin Weimin sat next to Ju Teng, the two looked relaxed and whispered.

Zhang Yimou sat next to Lin Weimin with a nervous expression on his face.

The projector over there was ready, and after greetings, Lin Weimin and Teng Ju stopped talking.

The movie was about to start showing, Zhang Yimou's nervous face was stiff, and his eyes were fixed on the screen.

"Relax, don't be so nervous, it's okay!" Lin Weimin comforted.

Zhang Yimou nodded with a stiff neck.

Lin Weimin smiled helplessly. It was the first time for a young man to be nervous.

The light beam hits the curtain, the dust in the air is clearly visible, and the movie officially begins.

The gongs and drummers beat cheerful music, and the bearers twisted their footsteps and body to shake the sedan chair left and right, creating a joyous atmosphere.

The background is the yellow land, the wind blows and the dust is flying.

The red sedan chair, the yellow land, the men with their upper bodies bare, shouting in their mouths: The guests have not left, the banquet has not left, and the bridegroom can't be found, look for it, but can't find it...

In Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Jiu'er, played by Gong Li, was bobbed up and down by the bearers, her lips parted slightly, and the camera was flooded with red. She obviously didn't do anything, but people felt strong tension and a kind of repressed sexiness.

Lin Weimin nodded when he saw this, it was the same as the beginning of the movie in his impression.

The opening of "Red Sorghum" also caught the attention of everyone present. As the plot of the movie continued to advance, everyone watched it more seriously.

The one-and-a-half-hour movie ended quickly, and the atmosphere in the screening room was quiet.

Zhang Yimou was completely immersed in the movie world he wove just now, and completely forgot about his nervousness. Now that the movie was over, the tension surrounded him again. He couldn't help looking at Lin Weimin, looking for some comfort.

It's a pity that Lin Weimin didn't look at him, but asked Teng Jinxian with a smile on his face.

"Teng Ju, what do you think?"

Teng Jinxian didn't answer his words immediately, but turned his head and glanced at the colleagues next to him. Everyone shook their heads slightly, and he said: "The film is not bad!"

Lin Weimin praised: "Yimou has ideas, talent, and is a good director!"

Teng Jinxian also looked at Zhang Yimou who was next door. Seeing his nervous face, he smiled and said, "Comrade Yimou's film is really good, thanks for your hard work!"

Zhang Yimou was overwhelmed by the flattery, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer because of his clumsy tongue.

Lin Weimin laughed and said, "He's such a clumsy man."

Appreciation flashed in Teng Jinxian's eyes, "It's better this way, as a director doesn't need to be able to speak."

Zhang Yimou gave Lin Weimin a grateful look.

After chatting for a few more words, everyone left the screening room, and the others went back to their offices.

Lin Weimin asked Zhang Yimou to wait for him, and he followed Teng Jinxian into the office.

"How is it? Ju Teng, are you okay?" Lin Weimin asked.

"No problem, let's book "Red Sorghum"."

Lin Weimin said happily, "Yimou knows he's going to be so happy!"

After the two chatted for a while, Lin Weimin came out of the office and told Zhang Yimou the good news.

Zhang Yimou jumped up excitedly, talking incoherently with joy.

After a long time, Lin Weimin patted him on the shoulder and said, "Okay, don't get excited. Go back and tell everyone the news, it's a great thing!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Zhang Yimou nodded in response, looked at Lin Weimin, full of gratitude, wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it.

Mr. Lin is right, except when talking about movies, his mouth is really stupid.

The most important thing is that he feels that no words can repay Teacher Lin for his help.

At first, I just had such an idea, and Teacher Lin encouraged me to try.

Teacher Lin contacted Mo Yan to write the script.

The investment was brought in by Teacher Lin who contacted Xiying Studio.

Today, Mr. Lin is looking for the Director of the Film Bureau to pass the review of the film.

Zhang Yimou thought about all the things that happened over the years, and he had no other thoughts in his heart except gratitude and gratitude.

Lin Weimin drove Zhang Yimou to Yan Film Studio, where the post-production of "Red Sorghum" was done.

At this time, the assistant director Yang Fengliang, the photographer Gu Changwei, Gong Li, and Han Zhuangzhuang were all waiting here.

When Zhang Yimou saw the crowd, his face was calm. Seeing his expression, the crowd felt worried, wondering whether the movie would work or not.

"I'm sorry everyone..."

Just as Zhang Yimou said something, everyone's faces suddenly collapsed, and their eyes were full of disappointment.

Lin Weimin looked at him amusedly, never expecting that Mou, who has always been honest and honest, would still be so naughty.

"This time to participate in the film festival, the funds are limited, we can't everyone go!"

Everyone was stunned, and then their expressions were ecstatic.

Gu Changwei and Zhang Yimou were classmates, they had always had the best relationship, and they were the first to rush over and hug Zhang Yimou.

"Damn it! You scared me!"

Yang Fengliang also rushed over to join, and Han Zhuangzhuang was the last one, staggering the three of them.

The four hugged each other and laughed loudly.

Only Gong Li, a girl who hadn't left school yet, stood there smiling and watching the childish happiness of the few people.

(End of this chapter)