I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 713 710. "Character"

Seeing Xu Xin looking at him with a puzzled face, Jiang Tu shrugged:

"After the box office of "The Hawthorn Tree" exploded, some people in this circle felt as if they were fighting chicken blood. Everyone felt that the golden age of literary and artistic films had arrived. A single "Hawthorn Tree" can make hundreds of millions, and everyone His eyes were blurred. Tell me, does this count as your "contribution"?"

Naturally, his words were not a question.

It's a joke.

But after hearing this reason, Xu Xin subconsciously thought that the screenwriter of "Bathing" was also one of them, so he asked:

"He opened his mouth like a lion?"

"That's definitely not... You didn't understand what I meant. After Ni's "The Hawthorn Tree" came out, it really gave the directors and screenwriters of many literary films a shot.

But... in our circle, sometimes practitioners are the slowest to respond.The fastest responders are investors...

Do you know that after "The Hawthorn" made more than [-] million at the box office in three days, just after Christmas, as far as I know, how many times have the so-called investor "summits" been held? "

"The so-called investor summit...is that what I think it is?"

Although he didn't say what he was thinking.

But Jiang Tu nodded directly:
"That's right. A group of people who have money in their pockets and want to make movies, accept the worship of many directors, screenwriters, and small company managers..."

"..."

Xu Xin was speechless for a moment.

Jiang Yu smiled and exhaled a puff of smoke:
"In the past month or so, the clubs in Yanjing City were like crazy. Investors crowded people, screenwriters and directors lined up, and the script was like a flower girl. Take the newly printed script in the morning and bring it back in the evening The time has been wasted badly."

"..."

Xu Xinxin said, second brother, you really know how to use metaphors.

But it's too fancy.

but……

"Then logically speaking, there shouldn't be any problem with Diao's script, right? After all, he's not an unknown person."

"At the time... it was true."

Although Jiang Yu admitted, but there was a sense of helplessness in his words:

"But... If you want me to say, this is his life."

"What do you mean?"

"At the end of the year."

She shrugged helplessly at Xu Xin.

Xu Xin suddenly realized...

"Oh~"

No.

After New Year's Day, although there is still a month to celebrate the new year, it is indeed the "end of the year" in some people's concept.

At the end of the year, the company has many things to do.

Not to mention anything else, even the three films of the Western Film Studio had plans years ago, but the announcement was also in the spring of this year.

Seeing that he understood, Jiang Tu continued:

"At that time, there were several investors who were very interested. As far as I know, some of them are close to being negotiated. But I don't blame them for this matter. He asked for 2000 million production costs, which is high, sure. not tall.

At that time, everyone was dazzled by your grades, let alone 2000 million, as long as the script is okay, 3000 million to 4000 million can also be done.However, he plans to direct this script by himself... Speaking of which, he was also shortlisted for Cannes in 07, do you have any impression? "

Xu Xin was taken aback.

Then he shook his head:
"I didn't come by myself at the time. Yang Mi came for me. I don't have much impression of that Cannes."

"In 07, his "Night Train" was also shortlisted for a unit. But it was not released in China... In fact, if he had a movie that was released, and then looked at the box office and investment ratio, it would be easy to say. But the problem is that his screenwriting qualifications are not enough. , Director's qualifications are really bad. He wants to direct, but investors don't trust him.

Originally, this was just a negotiation, the big deal would be to reduce the budget a bit, take advantage of favors, and get the director's position no matter what.But it just so happened that it was the end of the year, so we were talking about the beginning of the new year.result……"

Speaking of this, Jiang Tu's face suddenly became strange.

Watching Xu Xin say:
"Thinking about it now, is it because he and you are born at odds?"

"...?"

Xu Xin didn't know whether to laugh or cry:

"Second brother, I can't bear the responsibility of you putting one mouthful after another on my head."

"I'm really not taking the blame. Let me ask you, Liang Bingning joined Xiying Studio, you contributed a lot, right?"

"……Um."

There is nothing to hide about this, basically everyone in the entertainment industry knows about it.

But... what does this have to do with Liang Bingning?

Soon, Jiang Tu answered his doubts:

"At the beginning of the year, Liang Bingning made a film called "Guanyin Mountain"... Originally, your "Hawthorn Tree" came first, but everyone guessed that "Guanyin Mountain" and "The Piano of Steel" won a movie star and a movie successor, even if they are not as good as you , it must not be too bad, right? As a result..."

"I don't agree with what you said."

Xu Xin rolled his eyes:
"The total cost of "Guanyin Mountain" is only about 7000 yuan. In the end, the box office was more than 8000 million to [-] million. Even if it is not a big hit, at least it has made money."

Jiang Yu didn't refute, but just asked:
"Then how many "Guanyin Mountain" do you think can be produced in a year? What about "The Piano of Steel"? How many can be produced in a year?"

"..."

Now, Xu Xin fell silent.

Yes.

Not to mention "The Hawthorn Tree", how many "Guanyin Mountain" can there be in this circle a year?
Then, after finally understanding why Jiang Tu took the initiative to "touch porcelain" on his side, Xu Xin asked speechlessly:

"So... this pot of cold water should be poured down?"

Jiang Yu replied:
"That's right, a basin of cold water poured down, the trees fell and the monkeys scattered... Actually, it can't be said that way. Thanks to your three films, everyone has seen that the literary film market has indeed improved.

But the problem is...

This kind of improvement, compared with normal genre films, the risk is still too big, do you understand what this means?Unless this drama is either a work of a famous director or a famous actor, otherwise, at this stage, everyone's estimation of the market prospect is still not optimistic.

There are too many uncontrollable factors.

Therefore, the current literary film market, apart from the two elements I just mentioned, is still in the small cost range.As for Lao Diao, the budget is 2000 million, which is enough to make a genre film.

And, he's not a famous director... As for actors, it's okay if someone with box office appeal can be found in advance, but the problem is that he can't find it now either.And I insisted on directing myself... Tell me, is this a good thing? "

"..."

Hearing this, Xu Xin suddenly felt a little sympathetic to this person.

really……

From what my second brother said...

He is a bit miserable.

Starting from "The Hawthorn Tree", the people around him seemed to have drawn him a big pie.

and then……

Teased him again and again...

So, is it really your own "pot"?
After thinking about it, he asked:
"Second brother, have you read this script?"

"No. However, Lao Diao has been preparing this script for many years, at least five or six years. In the first two years, he took him to Rotterdam, and everyone who read the script said it was good. But... there is no way. For a director, 2000 million is nothing. But for a director who is not well-known, 2000 million is already enough to make a genre film. Who is willing to spend 2000 million to make a literary film for you? Do you think you are Wang Jiawei? It was so easy last year that you brought Woke up with a good time. As a result..."

"..."

For some reason, the "tragedy" of screenwriter Diao made Xu Xin very happy.

But it's definitely not appropriate to have fun.

While the two of them were chatting, they finished smoking a cigarette.

After thinking about it, Xu Xin said:
"Second brother, why don't you ask him to send the script to the factory for a trial?"

"...?"

Jiang Tu was taken aback.

Subconsciously looked at Xu Xin's face.

A look of surprise.

"Master, do you know what you are talking about?"

Using a very weird address, he looked at Xu Xin and said:

"Although I hate the so-called factions and circles... But Lao Diao is a serious person in the Beijing circle. Although his status in the Beijing circle is not high, but..."

"Then what other options does he have now?"

Xu Xin's rhetorical question interrupted him.

Jiang Tu was taken aback again.

"Second brother, as I said, our goal is to produce many, many good movies. At this point, it is really unnecessary to use circles to divide camps. Besides, if he really thinks that the northwest circle is not good, then I will go to the circle There is also a company, let the Shanghai circle come to invest. This person... I am also very destined. Ha~"

Xu Xin chuckled.

"Are you right? What's more, I also told you my heartfelt words yesterday. It is true that we and the Beijing circle are competing for interests, but there are still differences in essence. Don't you admit it yourself, yes wrong……

Besides, according to what you said, his "unlucky" was almost all influenced by me and Sister Bingbing.If he's really worried, then it's like I'm paying him back.He came over and let the message out by himself.If the Beijing circle thinks he is valuable, someone must take over this matter.I just treat him as a favor. "

"..."

What Xu Xin said made Jiang Tu completely speechless.

He really didn't know what to say.

What the "child" in front of him said... made him feel as if he had lived his entire life as a dog.

If this is put in ancient times, he must be a generation of giants?
Whoever hears his name will give a thumbs up willingly and praise him as a "real man"! ?

This word...

It's so open!
"You... really think so? Are you not angry?"

"correct."

Xu Xin nodded:
"Literary and artistic films... It's not that we are boasting. In terms of acceptance, ten Beijing circles can't match us. If he really has difficulties, you might as well persuade him to take a longer look. If you have a destiny to cooperate, then cooperate." The premise is that the script is good and the director’s ideas are clear. But if there is no fate, don’t mention anything else, for the sake of your second brother, I am also willing to be an adult, follow your water, and push his boat.”

"..."

Under Jiang Yu's shocked little eyes, Xu Xin once again settled the matter:
"If you believe me, tell him the truth. Of course, it doesn't mean that we must invest. Bring the script, and wait for me to go back to China for a trial, take a look, and chat. If you think there is no problem, you can give it to him. That's the answer. If the script doesn't work, that's another story. But if it works, we can definitely invest... Then we don't care how he wants to come. Is this okay?"

"..."

Jiang Chen really didn't know what to say.

At this moment, there are only two words left in his mind:

"figure."

This man works...

What a fucking character!

……

Jiang Yu didn't hesitate too much.

Soon, he sent a message to Diao Yinan.

It contained Xu Xin's phone number and what he personally promised.

It was posted in front of Xu Xin, and Xu Xin was asked to read the content after posting, so that there are problems or ambiguities that can be corrected.

It seemed that he was afraid that Diao Yinan would think that Xu Xin was playing the trick of "drawing salary from the bottom of the pot".

But it's not really necessary.

Xu Xin didn't care about this kind of thing at all.

For all the scripts in the factory, there is actually no particularly clear cut-line budget.

Select the script, then estimate the input cost, and make a reasonable budget in advance.

In this regard, the director has little say.

At first glance, this is similar to that in the Beijing circle, but the difference is that in the factory, the script speaks, not the director.

Before the director submitted the budget, they had already reviewed it.

Therefore, Diao Yinan's script may be considered to cost 2000 million yuan in the Beijing circle, but there is no Li Yu, and there is no literary film by Liang Bingning.

But here in the factory, there is no distinction between literary and artistic.

If there is no problem with the script and the direction of the director, then you can vote.

So, this little matter was quickly forgotten by him.

That night, he and Luo Shunjun met many filmmakers.

But to be honest, not many people decided to introduce theaters.

These days, although "33 Days" has good ratings and reviews, these vicious filmmakers can tell that... "33 Days" is not easy to resonate with people in their own country.

The theater chain does not necessarily have any good benefits.

But discs are different.

This kind of film is not worth going to the cinema for foreigners except for the Chinese themselves.But with a good level of storytelling, it's a good buy to take home on DVD.

Xu Xin actually understood this truth.

So at the beginning, I didn't report too much hope to the theater side.

And at the banquet that night, he and Luo Shunjun contacted many producers who purchased the copyright of audio-visual products.

The measurement standard is also very simple.

The higher bidder gets it.

As for how much money will be made in the end, it is still unknown for the time being.

The same is true for "Martial Arts".

Apparently, Cannes made a point of setting the midnight screenings of both films.

The upper limit is there.

Don't expect too much.

On the contrary, it was Tang Yan who followed the two of them and attracted a lot of attention.

Laugh very happily.

……

The banquet for one night was over, and Wang Sicong and Xi Wei didn't come back all day on the 8th.

Xu Xin met the two at noon on the 9th.

Seeing the two walking side by side but not holding hands... Xu Xin somehow guessed the current state of the two of them.

It should be similar to when I and Yang Mi were in Hengdian.

Not enough lovers, but... definitely beyond the scope of friendship.

Then, he came up with an idea.

Not writing a book, but trying to persuade Pharaoh:

"When you profess your love and kiss, don't turn off the wrong light."

otherwise……

It's fine if the two of them can't get to the end.If it really goes to the end, this matter will be said for a lifetime.

Of course, this is just a joke.

The actual situation is that he greeted the two of them normally and asked;

"You're back, how are you?"

Wang Sicong smiled slightly, came to Xu Xin's desk, and opened a chair first.

It was the one that Xi Wei wanted to sit down.

When Xie Wei was taking her seat, he carefully pushed the chair forward.

Then he sat down.

Then he waved to the waiter next to him.

After the waiter came over, he took out a bottle of wine with a nearly rotten label from the handbag he was carrying and handed it to the waiter.

Explained a sentence:
"Please be careful."

The waiter also understands.

When I saw the label on this bottle, I knew it was old wine, so I nodded knowingly.

After the waiter went to open the wine, he said:
"Try, 61 Pinot Noir. The best vintage in the history of the 20th century!"

"...not 82 years?"

Xu Xin said something subconsciously.

Wang Sicong rolled his eyes directly:

"Come on, why don't I just get you a 82 Lafite? In 61, the Burgundy and Bordeaux production areas both experienced a cold wave, and the grape fruit production dropped sharply. But it was also because of the decrease in the number of grapes. A vine needs to supply ten bunches of grapes, but instead it supplies three or four bunches. The grapes are the best in history in terms of flavor and aroma. The 61-year-old wine is also the rarest on the market. Just this one bottle..."

After he explained why the ’61 wine was so good, Xu Xin joked:
"Such a good wine, are you willing to drink it for me?"

"Sure, to repay you by gagging Daqi..."

"Hey, don't talk nonsense~"

Xie Wei pushed him silently.

In exchange, Wang Sicong and Xu Xin looked at each other and smiled.

Soon, three glasses, a bottle of wine, and the cork removed from the bottle were brought over by the waiter on a tray.

Wang Sicong got up to pour the wine.

And Xu Xin saw that the two of them were exactly the same... as if they had been "trained" in wine tasting movements, the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised a little more.

Then...he started to "scrape" the drink with his tongue using the method taught by Jiang Yu.

not to mention...

truth.

This wine is really good.

As soon as he took a sip, his eyes lit up completely.

Picking it up and taking a look at the vague label, he directly plugged it with the new cork prepared by the waiter in front of the two of them.

"I'll take it back for Yang Mi to taste."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sicong shrugged directly at Xie Wei:

"Look, let me just say, he is the most doggy."

"hey-hey."

Seeing Xie Wei's smile, Xu Xin said...

Seventh brother also began to become soft.

Then... a scene of Pharaoh pouting flashed in his mind.

Suddenly he gave a violent shudder.

"... What's wrong with you?"

"It's okay. It's okay..."

Xu Xin quickly shook his head.

The heart says how far the mind is, how far you quickly roll for me.

……

In the next few days, Xu Xin hardly saw these two people.

Although I know that these two people are not out of Cannes... But their itinerary... Let alone him, even Zhang Meiqi doesn't know.

But Su Meng performed really well this time.

It was almost time for Daqi to tie a fairy rope to her body.

And "33 Days" also sold several good prices.

One-time buyout, ranging from 150 million to 300 million.

Another big increase in revenue.

Finally, the night of the 12th.

The highlight of Cannes is finally here.

Before the awards ceremony, Wang Sicong looked at Xu Xin's English-style suit that Su Meng was taking care of, and suddenly asked Xi Wei:
"Seventh brother, do you think I am suitable for Italy or England?"

Xi Wei, who was wearing Dior haute couture, glanced at Xu Xin, then at Wang Sicong.

"Actually, I don't really like it... I think it's too formal. I like something a little more foreign...Does it count as Han style?"

"..."

The corner of Wang Sicong's mouth twitched...

The heart said that the small suit of Korean style is also called a suit?
Seeing his expression, Xie Wei covered her face and smiled coquettishly:
"Just kidding, the British style is indeed too formal, you are more suitable for Naples."

Hearing this, he suddenly said:
"Then... let's go together? I just went to Italy to order a few sets..."

"It's filming, big brother."

Xie Wei couldn't laugh or cry.

But he did not refuse, but said:

"Besides, it's so hard to wear a suit in summer. I'll talk about it when I'm free."

Now, Wang Sicong couldn't hold back anymore.

"hey-hey……"

He laughed, and Xi Wei laughed too.

The standard board that was standing straightened up, Xu Xin, who was waiting for Su Meng to help him tidy up his trousers, turned his head and took a look...

"Pooh."

He spat inwardly.

This sour smell.

"Okay, Brother Xu."

"Ah."

Xu Xin nodded.

Looking at the red carpet in the movie palace not far away, I made up my mind...

Don't you just show your affection?
wait.

Turning around, I'll hold my daughter-in-law's head and chew on it in front of you!

Sour you!

……

5pm on May 12th.

sunset.

The Cannes red carpet has officially begun.

As a midnight screening unit, the red carpet of "33 Days" is quite high.

Basically, without waiting for a while, it was their turn to appear.

Xu Xin took the lead and walked forward.

Although there are many spotlights on the red carpet along the way...but it is far from the scale of Venice.

He doesn't mind either.

He faces everyone with a formulaic and professional smile on his face.

Then after the group photos were taken, everyone tacitly gave Tang Yan and Xie Wei the last chance to take a group photo alone.

And after the two finished filming, they walked into the movie palace together.

At 8 o'clock, the red carpet ends.

The awards ceremony officially begins.

then……

There is no more.

It has nothing to do with the crew of "33 Days".

Looking at the expressions of the winners' true feelings, Xu Xin clapped in addition to applauding.

At 9 o'clock, the award ceremony ends.

On the last night of Cannes, after unloading all the burdens, the crews of "Martial Arts" and "33 Days" merged into one place.

Everyone gathers at La Taverne Lucullus.

Celebrate the last night in Cannes.

Brandy, red wine, champagne smell rich and fragrant.

Cigarettes, cigars, chatter and laughter one after another.

The lady proprietress of the tavern prefers the famous French singer Elaine, and joins in when the group of friends from China get together happily.

After putting on Elaine's disc, he smiled and invited his most familiar old friend Jiang Chen to dance.

The most important thing is... the boss who finished his work in the kitchen is sitting next to Jiang Yu.

Facing his wife's invitation, the middle-aged Frenchman smiled and made the same gesture of invitation.

Then go straight to Tang Wei, whose appearance is very popular with Western aesthetics.

Tang Wei readily accepted, and then the boss urged others to come along.

Wang Sicong turned his head and glanced at Xi Wei...

Get up straight away.

"Ma'am, may I invite you to a dance?"

Now, Xu Xin really couldn't hold back.

"Oh~~~~~~~~"

He started booing.

Xi Wei, who was drinking with blushing cheeks, just put her hand on Wang Sicong's hand amidst Xu Xin and Tang Yan's booing, and joined the dance floor.

"Director Xu, are you going?"

Tang Yan is eager to try.

The result was Xu Xin's perfect defense.

"I'm not going, I'm a little dizzy right now."

Just slightly drunk, he found a perfect excuse to send Tang Yan and Jin Chengwu away.

then……

He lit a cigarette.

Amid Elaine's soft singing, she looked at Lao Wang and Seventh Brother on the dance floor.

There was a smile on his face like that of an old father.

He didn't know how the two of them felt about each other at the moment.

but……

The scene in front of him made him very fond of it.

Because... he finally felt an aura called "safety" from his friend.

No reason.

Mysterious and mysterious.

Unpredictable.

Unfortunately, it is visible to the naked eye.

Soon, a song ends.

The dance is over.

The other people who were sitting greeted the dancers with applause.

And after dancing with the tavern owner, Tang Wei went uncharacteristically and suddenly came to Xu Xin with his own wine glass:

"Director Xu, can I invite you to dance?"

The atmosphere is here.

In fact, it is not rash.

But a pity.

The answer she faced was no different from that of Tang Yan.

But also different.

Because, she took this opportunity to sit next to Xu Xin.

Clink glasses and drink.

Small talk.

then……

Not to mention the poor dagger on the picture.

But she still asked:

"Director Xu, can I ask you a question?"

"Well, you said."

"I... feel that I have encountered a bottleneck. I don't know how to break through, I don't know... In this regard, do you have any good suggestions?"

she whispered.

But Xu Xin was not surprised at all.

But I don't know how to answer her.

because……

Her bottleneck is different from others.

Kind of hard.

　The story of Cannes is over, and Tang Wei's affairs will not continue in Cannes.As for Seventh Brother and Lao Wang that everyone likes to watch...

All I can say is that there is still a long way to go.

The Cannes story is long enough, it's time to wrap up.

　
(End of this chapter)