[US Entertainment] Superstar

Chapter 160

The Cannes Film Festival is basically held in early May every year for a period of two weeks, with various film screenings, exhibitions, and transactions in the middle.

What is the main competition unit, a special concern unit, the cornerstone of film and short film unit, directors' fortnight, international film critics week, etc. Professionals can't figure out so many types.

Of course, the most attention-grabbing part is the main competition unit, which is the unit where the Palme d'Or, the highest prize money, belongs. The participating films are all carefully selected art films.

It will be March soon, and Fu Mao, as an art director, should be the busiest time. He needs to review films from all over the world, and then select the outstanding parts as the finalists for the main competition unit.

For Hollywood, the Oscars must be the most important thing, and that is the focus of attention of the world and North American audiences.

For a film that is aspiring to compete in the Olympics, the time to participate in the Cannes Film Festival in May is a bit embarrassing.On the one hand, the tastes of European film critics are very different from those of North American film critics. For a film like "Almost Famous", it is very likely that you will receive a lot of bad reviews from strict film critics at the Cannes Film Festival. To destroy the reputation of the movie, a lot of publicity funds have to be spent at the same time.

The most important thing is that May is too far away from the awards season in November and December. The Cannes Film Festival has very little addition to the film, and the Oscars rarely overlap with the results of Cannes.

On the contrary, some Hollywood blockbusters that are going to be released in the summer will choose to premiere at the film festival, because there is a lot of attention in that place, and the premiere will help increase the attention of the film, anyway, it is not a selection for the main competition unit.

And Cannes just needs this kind of blockbuster and Hollywood superstars to come to maintain its starlight and influence, otherwise, the title of the top three film festivals will be forced to give up.

This year, there will be five or six blockbusters, including the comic book "X-Men", Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible 2", Mel Gibson's "Patriot" and the top Chinese lineup "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Choosing to premiere in Cannes, the starlight is naturally extraordinary.

The summer file is dominated by commercial films, and the Christmas schedule is the battleground for Olympic films. The highest-grossing movie of the year is likely to appear in the summer file.

Generally speaking, in April, Cannes will announce the shortlist of this year's main competition unit. In any case, it is impossible for "Mulholland Drive" to complete the post-production in April.

When Eve thought that she was going to perform in front of the Cannes helmsman, she felt a little excited and nervous. She didn't know if she could impress him, at least not hold her back.

Fortunately, I performed once before, so I can summarize the advantages and disadvantages of my original performance.

When her long, shaggy locks were turned into short blonde hair again, she was tempted to snap a photo and send Keanu a look at the new look.

Penny Lane's hairstyle is very retro, and it is troublesome to take care of. Short hair is more energetic, and there is a completely different feeling when walking.

I am used to having Keanu by my side all the time, and now Eve feels deserted when she returns home alone.

Silently put away the clothing, shoes, cosmetics, skin care products and some gadgets in the suitcase, she found the Polaroid photos used in filming and placed them all over the bed.

There are not only various photos of myself and Keanu, but also photos of other actors in the movie. Everyone looks different, some are secretly photographed while sleeping or doing other things, and some are deliberately funny.

Some of these photos will appear in the movie, and some are Eve's private collection.

She suddenly felt that her empty photo album was not enough, and she couldn't hold so many at all.

"Let Mandy help me take it to plastic and seal it tomorrow, otherwise it will definitely fade."

In order to avoid suspicious photos, she even planned to scan all these things and put them in her mailbox. It would be more appropriate to have an electronic version.

Guessing that it's almost time, Eve took out her mobile phone and started talking on the phone with Keanu, who obviously hadn't been separated for long.

At this time, Keanu had already finished work. After receiving a call from his girlfriend, he came to the balcony with a can of beer. It was still a bit cold in New York in February. He wrapped his coat tightly, and his whole body instantly regained his energy.

"Honey, after the two of you left, our crew has no intention of filming."

Eve was leaning on the pillow and sorting out the photos, distractedly asking, "I don't know how important I am to the crew now? It's too late. I'm going to start filming a new movie tomorrow. If I can't go back, you just give up."

"Don't you take a break?" Keanu knows that many actors are trapped in the role and cannot extricate themselves. It takes a long time to get out. If they don't delete themselves, they may be backlogged in their hearts.

Maybe it doesn't seem to have any effect now, but in the long run, there will be psychological and spiritual problems.

Eve sighed: "The artistic director of the Cannes Film Festival has come here in person. If we don't hurry up and shoot, will we be worthy of his love and support?"

The main competition list of the Cannes Film Festival is so precious. Fu Mao left so many things in his hands and came to Los Angeles. It can be seen that he really attaches great importance to "Mulholland Drive".

"It sounds very good. As long as there is Fumao's support, it can be included in the list even if it has not been finished. There are several such films every year, and they are rushed to complete the film until before the opening ceremony." Keanu said comfortingly, "It proves that your film has this potential, and you can be shortlisted directly through the script and the content of the shooting."

"I think so. David is a direct descendant of Cannes, and his film is a French capital. Cannes definitely wants him to join." Eve understood very clearly that her film had a great chance of being shortlisted.

But it is still unknown whether he will be able to win the award. Luc Besson, the chairman of the jury this year, has always liked female film themes and has a considerable female complex.In his movie world, women usually play the leading role, while men become supporting roles.

This is very good news for "Mulholland Drive", because this is a movie with two heroines, which may suit his appetite.

"It seems that you will be a bit busy in the next period of time. Take good care of yourself. I will be back next week and I will have a huge surprise for you." Keanu said mysteriously, just before he unexpectedly It is learned that Bombardier actually has an aircraft in stock, because the rich man who booked it unexpectedly went bankrupt and was unable to pay the final payment.

It only needs to design and assemble the interior decoration, and it can be put into use directly, and even the pilots and crew members can help introduce it.

"What surprise?" Eve thought that the word huge (giant-big) was used to describe a surprise, but never thought that it would be a behemoth.

What Keanu is worried about now is what name to give it. Usually an airplane or a ship has its own name. As a waste material for naming, Keanu really doesn't know what to call it.

"You'll know then."

This mysterious state aroused Eve's curiosity instead. She didn't even bother to stuff photos into the album, and guessed: "Let me guess a little clue, and let me know if you guess right."

"Hmm..." Keanu pondered for a while, and decided to tease his girlfriend, "I bought something."

"Buy something?" Eve sat cross-legged on the bed, holding the phone in one hand, and beating her head with the other.

She thought for a while and said, "You bought a motorcycle manufacturing or processing factory? If it's this, it's really not a surprise."

"To be honest, I'm really considering it, but there is no suitable opportunity." Keanu had thought about this problem before. If he bought a processing plant, he would have to be cheeky to let the motorcycle chase in the sequel of "The Matrix" The role is replaced by its own brand.

Naihe got stuck at the first step, there is no own brand at all!Can only miss the opportunity in vain.

Eve guessed again: "Did you buy a horse? I like riding horses very much. If you buy a horse farm or a farm, it will feel good. Occasionally we can experience farm life."

"I'll give you this as a Christmas present this year, farms are fun, provided you go on vacation and not actually being a farmer."

Keanu silently remembered what Eve said in her heart, and it seemed that she was looking forward to these things in her heart.

"No, no, no, I want to buy farms and wineries by myself. When I can't make movies in Hollywood in the future, I will go to the countryside to be a farmer or winemaker." Eve still likes a peaceful life in her bones. I will never admit that I wanted to buy a wine estate because I watched the movie "A Walk in the Clouds".

She was so jealous of the heroine that she could live such a sweet and happy life with Keanu in the winery.

Keanu recommended himself: "If your winery lacks a winemaker, you can consider me. I should be qualified for this job. After all, I have done similar jobs before."

"There should be no shortage of winemakers, but there will be a lack of a male owner. There should be many people wanting to apply for this position." Eve joked that she did plan to invest in some industries after earning money. She has a land and a manor Now, it is more secure than those jumping numbers on the stock market.

"Sorry, that position has already been taken by me."

"You are only temporary."

"How can it be permanent?"

The two flirted with each other, oblivious to the passage of time.

……

"Is it dawn so soon? It's too early!"

Eve yawned, then turned her back to the sun, which she had rarely felt so intensely in New York.

I don't know how long I talked with Keanu last night, but the phone over there ran out of battery anyway.

She felt that she was a bit too much, knowing that today's shooting task was very heavy, but she still stayed up all night, so she quickly got up and went to the mirror.

The girl in the mirror looked as white as snow, the skin on her face was in very good condition, there was no trace of dark circles at all, and her big blue eyes were clear.

She is now in a very peaceful mood. On the one hand, she is confident in her performance, and on the other hand, she has confidence in the crew.

As one of the producers, Eve also knows some behind-the-scenes situations. Most of David Lynch's films are funded by French film companies.

Although he was nominated for the best director Oscar early, he won the best picture in Cannes, which is the Palme d'Or, in the 1990 film "Wild at Heart".

Since then, "Twin Peaks: Walking with Fire" and "Mr. Strait's Story" have been shortlisted one after another. Whenever the time is right, almost all of them choose to go to Cannes.

Cannes has always welcomed this kind of direct line. As long as all the work can be done before the opening of the film festival, there is still hope to enter the last train of the main competition unit.

Ordinary films need to go through the process of producer registration, review of samples, re-examination, and final invitation, but that is just an ordinary film.

All the official selection lists are selected by Fu Mao and the team behind him from thousands of films, and then the chairman of the jury and the judges will select the final award-winning works from the main competition list of more than ten films .

Then if Fumao is done, it means more than half of it is done!

Every year, the main competition in Cannes will be attacked by the media and movie fans. Some films that seem to be of poor quality are shortlisted, and some works of famous directors are unexpectedly rejected, etc.

A film cannot be shortlisted simply by virtue of its quality. Relationships and exchange of resources are actually quite important.

For example, David Lynch is treated as a standard direct descendant. He has the reputation of previous works. After reading the script of "Mulholland Drive", Fu Mao felt that the story would be very exciting, and the leading role is still the fastest rising person. .

This film is worth the wait. Anyway, the film festival will announce 5% of the shortlist before May, and the remaining 90% of opportunities are reserved for people like David Lynch who are stuck on the critical point.

If it can be completed in time and the quality is not bad, the shortlist can be announced the day before the opening ceremony.If it is not completed in time, or the quality is not good enough, other films will be replaced at the last minute.

No matter how you look at it, Cannes will not suffer a loss. To keep good works and good directors to the greatest extent, it will not be in vain to save the opening of the Venice Film Festival a few months later.

The three major films in Berlin, Cannes and Venice all have unspoken rules that accompany the growth and development of directors. Directors and film festivals achieve each other. They will not choose other film festivals, and Cannes will not easily reject these directors.

If the quality is a bit poor, if you really can’t enter the main competition unit, then go to a kind of attention or other units.If you really can't get into Cannes, you will choose other film festivals.

Of course, Fumao, as the artistic director, can turn the Cannes Film Festival into a global entertainment festival, not just relying on art.In many cases, he is like a diplomat, dealing well with directors and producers in Hollywood, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Sometimes there will be some bad movies in the main competition unit that ordinary audiences can recognize.

Either directors, producers, and stars promise to help Cannes in the future and help invite more well-known filmmakers and projects.

Either the personal relationship is in place, and Isabelle Huppert, who is affectionately called Aunt Yu by people, is a typical director who can bring newcomers to the top three films, and the Spanish filmmaker Almodóvar of "Pain and Glory" is also one of the top three films. Great people, such a person will have a great chance to be shortlisted for the main competition if he or she sponsors a movie.

Another situation is that a well-known film production company promises that the Cannes Film Festival is the first choice for the release of its literary films.

Eve believes that no matter how well she performs, Fumao will definitely put "Mulholland Drive" on the list of movies worth waiting for!