sbdcsierra Chapter 182 Cannes Film Festival
Chapter 182 Cannes Film Festival
On March 10, Fu Yibai received a call from Zhao Qi.
"Mr. Fu, I have some good news."
"explain."
"The filming of 'Running Man' started today, and the recording results are very good."
All the actors performed very well.
Deng Chao, in particular, performed exceptionally well.
No wonder you made him the captain.
He Rundong was also very relaxed.
Once the show airs, viewers will undoubtedly change their impression of him as a dull, muscular man.
"Where is Liu Yan?"
"Liu Yan performed very well, she didn't seem like a newcomer at all."
Tang Yan was also very cooperative.
Although only the first episode has been recorded, several artists from the company have already shown many highlights.
Fu Yibai nodded.
"Okay, keep a close eye on it."
Especially in terms of safety, logistical and medical support must be fully guaranteed.
"clear."
On April 19, the Cannes Film Festival officially announced the shortlist.
The name "Hunting" appeared in the main competition, ranking seventh.
When the news reached China, it caused an uproar online.
"Director Fu is aiming for an award again! This time it's Cannes!"
"Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role? This cast is incredible."
"The Hunt? What kind of genre is that? Why is there absolutely no news about it?"
"The secrecy was handled exceptionally well."
"Director Fu directed three films last year? 'Your Name,' 'Gravity,' and 'The Hunting'? That's incredibly efficient."
"And there's also Iron Man."
Why is it a foreign language film?
Why not film it domestically?
Could it be that Director Fu plans to stay in Hollywood from now on?
"Perhaps it's because of the subject matter."
Hunting, hunting.
The name itself sounds bloody.
"Is it going to be like 'Kekexili,' a film about poaching?"
"Very likely."
"Looking forward to it! Director Fu is aiming for an award!"
Fu Yibai, who was far away in Los Angeles, received a call from Han Shanping.
"Hello, Mr. Han."
"Yi Bai."
Why did you go abroad to film an award-winning movie?
You're not like what's said online, are you?
"Hmm? What's being said online?"
"You're not planning to stay in Hollywood forever, are you?"
"Haha, Mr. Han, I also have a company in the country."
How could I possibly stay in Hollywood?
"Then why wasn't this film shot in the country?"
Are you worried about censorship issues?
I can help.
"Haha, thank you for your kindness, Mr. Han."
However, it's not due to a review issue.
The cultural background of this film and its incompatibility with the domestic market led to the decision to film it overseas.
"Oh, I see."
Haha, that's good, that's good.
"By the way, Yibai, when is your next project starting?"
"Forehead……
Mr. Han, "Gravity" hasn't been released yet.
Moreover, my mind is currently focused on Cannes, and I don't have any ideas for new projects yet.
We'll talk about it when I get back to China.
Let's talk about it when we get back to China.
"Haha, I was too impatient."
Then I wish you the best of luck in winning the Cannes title with "The Hunt" and returning home with honors! Then we can plan our new project together.
"it is good."
On May 13, Fu Yibai, along with Leonardo DiCaprio, Margaret, and some of the main creators of "The Hunt," boarded a plane to Cannes.
Upon landing, Margaret was greeted by the public relations manager she had been in contact with.
The Cannes Film Festival is the same as the Berlin Film Festival.
Besides the work itself, off-site promotion, public relations, and interpersonal networks are equally important.
The PR person Margaret contacted was named Isabella, who had extensive connections and experience in Cannes. She would be responsible for all the arrangements for the "Hunting" team's schedules, media interviews, and cocktail party invitations during the film festival.
"Mr. Fu, Leon, welcome to Cannes."
Isabella speaks fluent English, and her smile is professional and infectious.
"The hotel has been arranged; it's the Carlton InterContinental near the Palace of Film Festivals."
I have sent the initial draft of the schedule for the next few days to all the assistants' email addresses. We can adjust it as needed based on the actual situation.
On the way to the hotel, Isabella gave a brief overview of the current public opinion in Cannes and the situation of the main competitors.
This year's main competition is packed with strong contenders, including new works by European masters as well as major Hollywood films.
The next two days were arranged by Isabella.
The Hunt hosted several cocktail parties.
At the party, elegant ladies and graceful women mingled, and glasses clinked in celebration.
Fu Yibai, along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Margaret, moved among filmmakers, media reporters, and film festival judges from various countries.
During this time, Fu Yibai also saw Maggie Cheung, Wong Kar-wai, and Jiang Wen.
It was only then that he learned that Maggie Cheung was one of the judges at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises" and Wong Kar-wai's "My Blueberry Nights" were also shortlisted for the main competition.
Although the three will be competitors in the future, they still feel very close to each other when they meet in a foreign country.
Jiang Wen smiled and said to Fu Yibai, "Director Fu, you'd better go easy on him this time."
"Director Wen is too kind. You said I should have gone easy on you."
Compared to Jiang Wen, Wong Kar-wai was more silent.
After simply saying hello to Fu Yibai, he left the party.
After several parties, the exposure and buzz surrounding "The Hunt" in Cannes continued to rise.
Isabella's meticulously planned media interviews have been released one after another, and Leonardo's in-depth analysis of the character's inner world has been reprinted by several authoritative film review publications.