By the way, Lao Jia has also been shortlisted for the Cannes main competition unit this year - "Destiny"...

I won't say much about this movie.

Let’s briefly analyze whether Lao Jia himself is utilitarian in filming "Destiny" and is he aiming to win an award?

I don't know, but many foreigners often watch Jia Zhangke's movies with a curiosity about the Third World.

This is an indisputable fact!

If you cannot look at and present your story from the perspective of the European and American worlds, it means that your story will be some kind of incomprehensible, or "non-art" presentation!

It is easy to understand, that is, your movie must be substituted into the perspective of the judges of the International Film Festival in advance.

So how do the film festival judges view China?

Therefore, their movies are good movies, and the directors' mentality may be complex, subtle or helpless, but it is an indisputable fact that their works are influenced by Western film festivals.

There is a saying: If you don’t shoot the dark side of China and don’t attack the system, how can you treat the appetite of all foreigners?

Although it is not completely correct, it is almost the same!

In his speech at the Film Academy, Lao Jia encouraged students to use their works to participate in foreign competitions. He listed the rules of participation in several film festivals, as well as bonuses or how to apply for foreign film shooting subsidies.

Oh, by the way, I seem to have said that we should shoot things with an international perspective. The original words should not be like this, but that's what it means.

He is very supportive of independent films. How can we say that what foreigners want to watch is what he wants to film, and they are in love with each other and have a close relationship.

In fact, foreigners have a curious attitude and want to watch real China. Lao Jia's movies are indeed one of the real China.

Another thing is that you accuse, criticize, and reveal it, it’s okay, but don’t realize it’s great because of this. It’s just material.

Don't treat yourself as the conscience of Chinese movies!

Chen Chong's "Sky Bath".

If you look at the simple drama story alone, this movie is not too bad. In addition to the delicate directing technique that makes each paragraph seem unsmooth, the general framework is still in line with the melodrama pattern.

But again, it is the background behind the story, not the authenticity of the background. In fact, there are many things that are more miserable in various memoirs...

But it is really a pity to the subject itself to carry such a large historical background, but it is just a simple, childish live-action tragedy.

The film has won great praise in some awards. Who knows whether this is because it is done well or is it a background bonus?

Chai Jing and Rui Chenggang were also China’s conscience back then!

"Seeing" - The Three Regiments of Public Knowledge: What's wrong with this country? I'm thinking about it.

It should be called "Pretense"!

...

On the hotel balcony, Shen Mengxi was drinking coffee while talking nonsense with Christian Monge.

Romanian director.

Very interesting person.

He complained to Shen Mengxi that many people called him and asked him to defend the movie...

That's right, as a judge, you can run for any movie!

Because of the different tastes, I simply made an agreement to eliminate videos that no one wants to maintain in daily meetings...

But in the end, these films were mentioned again.

Many times, it’s just a conversation with a friend, a phone call from a producer, and a phone call from a reporter!

This is called PR!

"Last year, Giles Jacob was annoyed!"

"I know, I came last year too!"

Because no French film has won the award...

"Spielberg said that Giles Jacob suggested that his Palme d'Or this year could consider French films!"

“…that’s going to have to look at the movie itself.”

Christian Monge asked Chen Mengxi: "Do you like "Adele's Life"?"

"…I don't like it very much, the shooting is not beautiful at all. The rough craftsmanship, the continuous and naive explanations are really outrageous!"

“But the media likes it…”

Chen Mengxi smiled: "I brought "Carol" to Cannes back then, and the media also liked it very much... The rating is 3.8, but I still didn't get the Palme d'Or!"

Mengji changed the topic: "I heard you are going to release a popcorn commercial film tomorrow?"

"Yes, "The Great Wall"!"

"Very good... I really envy you Chinese filmmakers sometimes. You have a market, and there are cinemas everywhere. There are less than fifty cinemas in Romania in total!"

“…so miserable?”

"Even with fifty Hollywood blockbusters can account for more than 90% of the shares every year!" After a pause, he added: "So, we still need to make commercial films!"

Just as we were talking, the Chinese film reporter came...

This is an interview that was agreed upon.

...

Christian Mongee said goodbye, Chen Mengxi sat down, and the staff helped make a pot of tea.

The host was Ju Wenpei, who gave a few opening remarks and then got to the topic: "This is the first time you have participated in a film festival as a judge. Do you have any special feelings?"

Chen Mengxi shook her head: "I don't have any special feelings. In fact, I just gathered to watch a movie. There was nothing wrong with this period. When the film festival officially opened, I guess I'm busy!"

“Are you gained anything?”

He frowned and thought for a while before saying, "It's not a good idea, because I take time to see the world's masterpieces every year. This year, the movies that were shortlisted for Cannes this year have not been particularly unveiled. My favorite is Hirokazu Koreedo and the Coen brothers. Their works are also within expectations... Of course, they are all good movies!"

“Do you like it particularly?”

"I won't talk about this for now. I can only talk about the award when it is published!"

"I heard that "The Great Wall" is the opening film of Cannes this year?"

"Yes, this was decided last year... We also want to use Cannes to promote the Great Wall..."

"Is it a deliberate arrangement?"

"That's not. We've calculated the cycle. After the movie is finished, the only major film festivals are left for Cannes, because these three major film festivals are important promotion platforms."

"Can you talk about what else you did besides watching movies during this period?"

"I paid attention to the French box office of "Song of Life", and the reputation information feedback in Germany..."

"How is it?"

Chen Mengxi smiled: "It's okay. The current box office in Germany is 7.6 million US dollars, France has more than 4 million, and Britain has more than 3 million. The total box office in Europe is about 21 million US dollars, and 400 theaters in the United States have also been released, and it has won more than 6 million US dollars in box office. This time, it is a relatively successful time to borrow a boat to go overseas!"

Ju Wenpei was very aware of it and did not ask questions about "Destiny"...

It can't be broadcast even if you ask!

"Destiny" did not receive approval documents, which is an illegal operation...

After asking about the situation of "The Great Wall", the interview came to an end, and the camera was turned off. She asked Chen Mengxi: "How is our distribution mechanism building?"

“…It’s hard to maintain, I can only cooperate with local companies.”

"Why?"
Chapter completed!