China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 294: A genius director, a movie that shakes the world! (Please subscribe!)

The next morning, the crew split up.

Some people go to cinemas to watch movies, some go to visit cultural buildings, and some go to shopping streets to spend money.

Lin Xuan took Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan to visit the Berlin Film Palace.

This is the main venue of the film festival, which can accommodate 1627 people watching movies at the same time. It is also the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies.

In addition, the Berlin Film Festival has more than a dozen branch venues.

All seats combined can accommodate tens of thousands of movie fans.

During these ten days, hundreds of excellent films from all over the world gathered together, making it definitely a holy place in the hearts of movie fans.

Lin Xuan received a brochure at the entrance of the Film Palace with detailed information about the movies being screened.

"Here, there are so many movies. It's hard to choose. Which one do you want to watch?"

I hope this can atone for my sins.

Lin Xuan had a mysterious smile on his face.

After her best friend learned about it, she decided to sell herself to help her raise money.

Legend has it that there was a young lady in India named Vasumita, and everyone who slept with her became a devout Buddhist.

"Whatever, the main reason is to experience the atmosphere here."

However, when the guest slowly rushed to the hospital, his best friend had already passed away.

The heroine originally wanted to burn all the money and account books, but when she thought that her best friend was killed because of her own selfishness, she came up with an idea.

It turns out that the guest is the last person to be atonement.

The heroine disagreed at first, but her best friend didn't care at all and told her the story of Basumita.

The heroine is from a single-parent family and dreams of traveling to Europe one day.

The heroine carried her to the hospital, but she didn't have much time left.

Until one day, he lost someone because of a traffic jam.

The two of them felt their scalps numb as they looked at the dense list of videos.

The same goes for "The Samaritan Girls."

The father fell into anger and pain and couldn't extricate himself.

She couldn't accept it for a while, but thinking that this was her best friend's last wish, she finally gave her body.

The best friend expressed her last wish. She wanted to see her beloved man again, a former guest.

The hostess came to see him, and the guest agreed to see him for the last time on the condition that the hostess would accompany him once.

The two began to cooperate to make money. The best friend was responsible for transactions, and the hostess was responsible for soliciting customers, collecting money, and recording each customer's information.

He took his daughter to the countryside to pay homage to his dead mother, and then drew lines on the ground to teach her how to drive.

The heroine is very smart, and she has become very good in a short time.

Because she should have to bear these pains.

Lin Xuan lowered his head and scanned quickly.

She contacted previous customers based on the ledger, betrayed herself, and then returned the money to the other party.

Suddenly he pointed with his hand: "Then watch "The Samaritan Girl"."

When he arrived, the guests had already finished. The angry father stoned the guest to death and found a ledger on the ground.

But my best friend doesn’t see it that way. She is very friendly to her guests, and her interest does not diminish every time she talks about it, as if she is Basumi Duo.

"Kim Ki-duk!"

"You take your pick, or just watch one."

Gao Yuanyuan, it’s normal that Fan Xiaopang has never heard of his name.

When I watched it for the first time, I just thought the plot was outrageous and vulgar, but if you review it carefully, you can always find some thought-provoking points.

Because she can make people extremely ecstatic and trigger the love in their hearts, thus saving their dirty and greedy souls, Vasumitra became a Bodhisattva.

After reading the records in the account book, my father finally understood everything.

My father said happily: "You can walk the next road alone, you no longer need my guidance."

Every movie directed by Kim Ki-duk has a plot that can be said to ruin the world of viewers, and it is always related to that kind of thing.

Because Kim Ki-duk's name has become world-renowned starting from this year, or in other words, from this Berlin Film Festival.

But he didn't know how to tell his daughter about it, so he could only follow and sabotage these deals secretly.

The hostess is very disgusted with these guests and thinks that they have defiled her best friend.

Gao Yuanyuan read: "I've never heard of this director's name."

Just as the two were getting closer to their dream Europe, the police raided the hotel and the best friend jumped from the window while escaping. Her head fell to the ground and she was seriously injured.

One time when she was atoning for her sins, she was seen by her father, a policeman.

The heroine didn't think much and drove the car to practice alone.

But when she came back, she saw her father being taken away by the police.

It turned out that my father had just called to surrender.

The heroine wanted to drive after her, but unexpectedly she got stuck in a mud puddle halfway and watched helplessly as the police car went further and further away.

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After coming out of the cinema, the three of them took a car and went shopping.

Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan are still immersed in the plot of the movie.

This movie was like a heavy hammer that shattered their outlook on life.

"Do you understand?"

"no!"

"Neither did I. I understand selling myself for money, but how come this matter is as sacred as redemption."

"Yeah, that best friend seems to have a brain problem, and she actually fell in love with her own customer."

"The heroine is also a fool. She agreed to the customer's deal, and she could barely explain it with her best friend's wish before she died, but her subsequent behavior was completely illogical."

"Ah... what a rubbish director, it makes my brain hurt just looking at it."

The two had a heated exchange about the movie, and finally paid direct greetings to Kim Ki-duk's ancestors.

"Lin Xuan, do you understand? What is this movie trying to express?"

Lin Xuan explained: “There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand viewers, and this movie can also be interpreted from different angles.

From the most superficial perspective, this is a ridiculous thing done by two underage girls with a lack of family education, warning the audience to pay attention to the ideological education of underage.

From another perspective, the best friend wants to save the fallen, and the heroine wants to atone for her own sins.

Although the two of them were physically dirty and poor, their minds were a hundred times cleaner than those of the guests in suits and ties.

Perhaps the director wants to satirize those vested interest groups that are glamorous on the outside but filthy on the inside.

The father is a religious believer. From a religious perspective, the director wanted to express his thoughts on original sin, redemption, and judgment.

The fallen guest is original sin, the kind girl is salvation, and the fierce father is judgment..."

After listening to Lin Xuan's interpretation, the two of them had some ideas.

Regardless of whether his interpretation is correct or not, as long as it is logically consistent.

Because when a movie is made, the director no longer has the sole right to interpret it.

After the three of them got off the bus, they wandered around the roadside and browsed the exotic scenery.

At home, they are big stars that everyone knows.

But abroad, they are just like three ordinary tourists, no one cares about them.

We spent the afternoon shopping, had dinner, and returned to the hotel satisfied.

Pedestrians kept passing by on the roadside, and no one recognized them all afternoon.

The huge gap made Fan Xiaopang a little depressed.

"I really hope that one day, all these foreigners will know me and ask for my autograph."

Gao Yuanyuan laughed a few times, as if laughing at her overestimation.

"I have a solution!"

Lin Xuan said.

"Really?"

"of course it's true."

He pointed to a building not far away.

"You take a red flag and stand on the roof of the building and wave it twice, and you will be guaranteed to be recognized by everyone in Berlin and even the world." Although he knew that Lin Xuan had a bad idea, Fan Xiaopang was a little curious.

"Where is that place and why is there such a big reaction?"

Gao Yuanyuan took one look, reacted immediately, and laughed out loud.

Fan Xiaopang frowned and said, "Stop laughing, where is that place?"

The two looked at each other and smiled without saying a word.

…………

Two days later, the jury issued an announcement announcing the finalists for the film festival.

After Chen Hong got the news, he rushed to Lin Xuan's room excitedly and called everyone on the crew over.

When everyone arrived, she calmed down and said excitedly:
“The Dark Side was shortlisted for the main competition and received three nominations.

They are the Alfred Ball Silver Bear Award, the Silver Bear Award for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, and the Silver Bear Award for Best Director. "

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of cheers erupted in the room, and everyone in the crew hugged each other in celebration.

Lin Xuan smiled, half relieved of the big stone in his heart.

In front of the media, he described being shortlisted for the main competition unit as a small goal.

If he didn't do it, it would be a big loss.

Before everyone could get excited for too long, Chen Hong sat on a chair and spread out the information.

"Now is not the time to get excited, let's study our opponents first."

A total of twenty-three films were shortlisted for the main competition.

"The Dark Side" received three nominations against dozens of contenders.

"The Samaritan Girl", "The Lost Embrace", "Ave Maria", "Breaking Dawn"...

There are many competitors, and all of them are strong.

Lin Xuan read the list and found a familiar name - Sylvia Chang.

Chairman of the Golden Horse Awards, legendary actress, singer, director, screenwriter, and producer.

Luo Dayou's ex-girlfriend, the songs he wrote for her include "Childhood", "The Story of Time" and "The Price of Love".

However, Lin Xuan's real impression of her was in Mai Jia's movie "The Best Partner".

Sylvia Chang plays the role of the bald man's wife, and her neat short hair style is quite eye-catching.

However, according to the four most talented people in Hong Kong, Sylvia Chang's mother was the most beautiful woman, and she only inherited less than one-tenth.

"20 30 40" is a romantic light comedy written, directed and acted by Sylvia Chang.

Starring Sylvia Chang, Liu Ruoyin, Li Xinjie, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Simon Yam, it tells the experiences of three women of different ages.

Although the film is nominated for the Golden Bear, its chances of winning are almost zero.

I wonder if McDormand gave the film a Golden Bear nomination for the sake of being a woman.

Everyone analyzed it for a long time and believed that the probability of winning the best director was too low, but the other two awards were possible.

The biggest competitor is "Hail Mary".

Lin Xuan watched this movie two days ago. The film tells the story of a girl who was forced to smuggle flour with her friends due to the pressure of life.

In terms of storyline and filming techniques, there is nothing special about the movie.

The only thing worthy of praise is that the director used realistic shots to completely show the entire process of flour smuggling and expose the cruel reality of rampant trade.

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After two days of excitement and anxiety, it was finally time to reveal the mystery.

In the hotel room, the three of them were neatly dressed and checking each other's clothes and makeup.

In the evening, the organizing committee's car appeared downstairs on time and took them to the Berlin Film Palace.

The two people in the carriage were extremely nervous and even trembling slightly.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and held their hands tightly.

"Relax, don't be nervous!"

Fan Xiaopang said helplessly: "Of course I know, but I can't control it."

"Then say to yourself silently in your heart, I am the most beautiful woman in the world!"

"Is this useful?"

"Simple psychological suggestions are quite effective in tricking the brain."

The two of them did as they were told and kept praising themselves in their hearts.

After a while, the anxious mood was relieved a lot.

"We're here, get ready to get off!"

A red carpet has been laid out in front of the entrance to the Berlin Film Palace.

Lin Xuan got out of the car first and invited the two beauties out like a gentleman.

The three of them adjusted their positions and then walked slowly towards the red carpet area.

Photographers on both sides of the red carpet saw Asian faces and subconsciously put down their cameras.

However, within a few seconds, he immediately raised his camera and took a quick photo.

Surprisingly, the person favored by photographers is not Fan Xiaopang or Gao Yuanyuan, but Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan is 185cm tall and has a lean figure.

Dior's haute couture men's clothing takes advantage of his figure and appearance to the extreme.

The photographers just took one look and were amazed by this oriental man.

Most Westerners feel that Asians look alike and it is difficult to tell who is who, although the same is true for Easterners.

However, Lin Xuan's appearance is so outstanding that he can be engraved in his mind at a glance.

There are two types of people who walk slowly on the red carpet. One is staying in the red carpet area and refusing to leave, while Lin Xuan falls into the second type.

He had just walked less than ten meters when he was stopped a dozen times.

Change the shape and direction every time to give the photographer the best angle.

Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan stood beside him, no longer nervous at all, but more helpless.

There must be something wrong with these foreigners' eyes.

I'm so beautiful that I didn't take pictures, but I just stared at Lin Xuan. You are all Nan Tong!
Fan Xiaopang was wearing a bright red evening dress.

Gao Yuanyuan wore a silver dress with warm-colored accessories.

To be honest, the level of their dresses and makeup is quite eye-catching.

When the photos are sent back to China, they will definitely attract a wave of fans.

It's a pity that without the bonus of fame, their beauty cannot attract foreigners.

Lin Xuan is different. He has a system plug-in.

And he was willing to spend money on his appearance, which produced such an effect.

Of course, he didn't spend a lot of money to improve his appearance just for foreigners to take photos.

The appearance is a battering ram to prepare for entering the European and American markets in the future.

The three of them walked and stopped all the way, and the two groups of crew behind them passed by, and they just finished walking the not-so-long red carpet.

"Director Lin Xuan, please tell me about your experience participating in the film festival?"

"The atmosphere of the film festival is great. Hundreds of films from all over the world are screened at the same time. Different cultures communicate with each other. It is also a paradise for film lovers..."

When he saw that the reporter was from a German TV station, he took advantage of the situation and complimented him a few times.

The reporter was very happy after hearing this: "I hope you gained something today."

"Director Lin, Director Lin!"

As soon as you hear this title, you will know that it is the mainland media.

"Director Lin, the film was shortlisted for the main competition and received three nominations. Are you confident in winning the award?"

"Well, a little but not much. There are too many excellent movies. In the end, it all depends on the judges' preferences."

In addition to Lin Xuan, Fan Xiaopang and Gao Yuanyuan also accepted media interviews.

Lin Xuan stood aside and acted as a translator.

After the interview was over, the three of them walked into the infield.

Because it was a popular movie, the crew had seats quite close to the front.

The three of them sat down one after another and waited quietly for the closing ceremony of the film festival to begin.

(End of this chapter)