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Chapter 87 in Berlin (Please subscribe)
This is Tian Xiaole's first time in Berlin, and it truly lives up to its reputation as one of the three major European film festivals.

The airport was bustling with people, as filmmakers and film enthusiasts from all over the world gathered there during the film festival.

The organizers arranged hotels for all the shortlisted film crews, but Tian Xiaole refused.

He chose to live with China Film Group, since they were all his own people, which made it less boring and made it easier to communicate.

Upon exiting the airport, staff from the China Film Group office had already arranged for a vehicle to pick me up.

Flags lined both sides of the road, and advertisements along the roadside were also promoting this year's film festival.

In comparison, the atmosphere surrounding the Golden Rooster Awards in China is indeed much worse.

After dropping off their luggage at the hotel, Tian Xiaole and Jiang Wu went to the organizing committee to sign in.

As a film crew that has been shortlisted for the main competition, we need to provide our contact information to the organizer so that they can easily reach us if there is any news.

"Xiao Le, this is the second time I've come to the film festival with you, and I'm still a little excited."

Jiang Wu saw the promotional posters and flags for "Buried Alive," which, along with other nominated films, filled the entire venue, creating a strong artistic atmosphere.

"Me too."

Filmmakers from all over the world gathered together to select just a few awards, instantly raising the expectations of every nominated director.

"Is that Gu Changwei?"

Tian Xiaole looked in the direction Jiang Wu pointed, and it was indeed him.

Domestic directors are generally not good-looking, and Gu Changwei has lowered the bar significantly. Even someone with the average looks of Tian Xiaole would be considered handsome in the director circle.

"Go sign in first, we'll meet later."

There weren't many Asian films nominated this year, and the people coming and going were all blond, blue-eyed, and had high noses.

Tian Xiaole has face blindness; she can only be easily recognized if someone has a distinctive appearance.

The few actresses who walked past him were tall and curvaceous, and they made a deep impression on him, as if they were Hollywood stars.

Along the way, I saw many films that were not nominated, with billboards erected next to them to promote their films and hope to get a good price.

Once upon a time, a group of directors in China during the 1980s and 90s, just like them, made art films hoping to fetch good prices at film festivals.

This area is also a favorite haunt of film producers, who might just stumble upon a blockbuster film. The chances are slim, but not impossible.

I arrived in Berlin relatively late this time, and besides arranging film premieres, I'll be watching all the films in the festival.

Those who learn cinematic language, expression methods, and ways of thinking, and who become directors, all have something to offer.

The exhibition hall for "Buried Alive" was arranged by the organizers, with people from China Film Group helping to look after it. The promotional posters were also quite interesting.

Jiang Wu lay in the dark coffin, the faint light from the lighter illuminating his pale face, his eyes revealing despair.

To be honest, the promotional sign attracted a lot of attention.

Some cunning film distributors made direct offers, but they were all rejected by China Film Group, who made it clear that the offer would be made after the awards ceremony.

Being the youngest winner at Cannes certainly carries weight; in just this short period, more than ten film distributors have inquired about the premiere date.

I need to see the movie as soon as possible before I can give you a quote.

Films nominated for the main competition are highly sought after and are the targets of distributors' bets.

Many Chinese media outlets came to Berlin, including official media and internet journalists.

Tian Xiaole was interviewed by Princess Six and was asked about her confidence in winning the award.

He admitted that there are too many high-quality films and the competition is very fierce, but he will take it in stride.

The reporter perceived him as humble and low-key, a stark contrast to his online image of hating evil.

"Gu Changwei has a background in cinematography, and this is his directorial debut. What are your thoughts on this?"

"I have high hopes for Director Gu's 'Peacock.' He has directed classic films such as 'Farewell My Concubine,' 'Red Sorghum,' and 'In the Heat of the Sun,' and has a wealth of experience."
Everyone knows that the Beijing Film Academy's cinematography department produces great directors. I think he will achieve instant fame like director Zhang Yimou.

The female reporter was surprised; she hadn't expected Tian Xiaole to give such a high evaluation. As a result, the questions she asked afterward weren't so targeted.

The interview was quickly sent back to China and reported on.

As expected, he received a call from Gu Changwei, inviting Tian Xiaole to watch the film at the [Peacock] booth.

We're all family, and we're all away from home, so it's only right that we support each other.

Although this was Gu Changwei's first time being shortlisted, he rented his own exhibition hall, which was much larger than the one provided by the organizer.

When Tian Xiaole arrived, he saw him and Zhang Jingchu holding printed movie brochures, recommending the movies to passing tourists and film distributors.

His face was dark and he looked very old, while the female lead standing next to him was quite pretty.

Tian Xiaole couldn't help but think of the rumors between the two of them.

So it's okay for a man to be a little ugly, as long as he's talented and rich, he can attract goddesses in other people's eyes and have them throw themselves at him. "Uncle Gu."

Tian Xiaole greeted people.

Gu Changwei and Lao Tian were classmates and had a good relationship. According to seniority, Gu Changwei should call Lao Tian "uncle".

"Xiao Le, thank you for your praise. I didn't expect you to think so highly of me."

Gu Changwei looked even uglier when he smiled; his face was pitch black.

"It's only right that we're all family. With your years of photography experience, I'm sure the 'Peacock' will be great."

As a winner of the Golden Rooster and Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Cinematography, and an Oscar nominee for Best Cinematography, his talent is beyond doubt.

"Hello Director Tian, ​​this is our film brochure."

Zhang Jingchu acted like the lady of the house, it seems that Jiang Wenli's slap hadn't woken her up yet.

Tian Xiaole smiled, took the brochure, looked at Gu Changwei, and said:
"You guys are busy, I'll go in and watch the video."

"Yes, I hope to see you at the closing ceremony."

Seeing Tian Xiaole walk away, Zhang Jingchu's big eyes brightened, as if she had spotted prey, and she said with a touch of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and regret):
"To achieve such results at such a young age, family background is indeed important."

Seeing Zhang Jingchu about to get aroused, Gu Changwei confidently said:
"The Peacock's performance won't be bad either."

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As the film festival approaches, all the films shortlisted for the main competition have been announced.

Other sections were also announced.

However, its popularity and attention cannot compare with the main competition section.

This time, "Buried" will not have a solo premiere. Instead, it will have its world premiere in Berlin along with other films to meet the selection criteria.

On the day of its premiere, Buried received one of the highest numbers of attention among more than a dozen other films.

Thanks to the director's status as the youngest jury member at Cannes, many filmmakers and critics came to watch the film.

The novel filming style, the constantly twisting plot, and the thrilling and terrifying performances challenge the audience's physiology.

The theater was completely silent; everyone was on edge as Jiang Wu performed.

The 90-minute screening ended with enthusiastic applause, truly befitting the title of "genius director".

Jiang Wu's performance also left a deep impression on them.

They couldn't have imagined this novel filming method even if they racked their brains. They never thought movies could be made like this.

Jiang Wu stood tall and accepted the praise and applause he deserved, but no one could truly understand his feelings; he felt like he was constantly on the verge of a mental breakdown.

Films nominated for the main competition will be screened at the same time.

The plot of "Buried" is refreshing, and it also has an anti-war message, making it one of the most discussed films.

Gu Changwei's "Peacock" also received unanimous praise, even from the chairman of the judging panel.

With the opening of the film festival, the historic city of Berlin has attracted the attention of filmmakers from all over the world.

Actors, celebrities, reporters, and media all gathered there.

On the red carpet of the opening ceremony, female celebrities competed to outshine each other, with all sorts of outlandish outfits catching the eye. A few pieces of fabric covered their vital parts, and they kept turning their heads to attract the attention of photographers as they walked the red carpet.

The main creators of "Buried Alive" are Tian Xiaole and Jiang Wu. When faced with cheers from domestic reporters, they simply waved in response.

The opening film, "The Legend of the Wild Man," tells the story of scientists venturing deep into the African rainforest to trace the origins of the Wild Man tribe and uncover their primitive way of life.

It documents the coexistence of tribes and wild animals, sparking ethical discussions on 'civilizational invasion' and 'cultural preservation'.

As the opening ceremony film, it is quite competitive in terms of awards.

As the chairman of this year's jury, Roland first thanked the filmmakers who participated in the selection.

We will ensure that the selection of awards will be conducted fairly, justly, and transparently over the next ten days, covering all shortlisted films.

After the opening ceremony, the jury will begin reviewing and selecting films over the next few days.
Films that were not nominated are also trading their copyrights, hoping to get a good price.

The price of "Buried" is also rising, with European and North American film distributors showing great interest in the film.

Especially those with an anti-war theme, which have all been priced quite high.

The China Film Group officials unanimously refused, saying that the film festival still had ten days to go, and they would definitely wait until after the closing ceremony to discuss it.

Having come this far, winning an award would multiply the price several times over.

The high praise for "The Peacock" and "Buried" in Berlin excited domestic media, who sent reports back to China overnight.

It's quite rare to see two Chinese-language films that are strong contenders for awards.

(End of this chapter)