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With the release of "Buried," people in China also learned about the film's content.

There were previous reports that each actor was in a coffin, meaning the film was actually shot inside a coffin. Jiang Wu's performance, in particular, conveyed a sense of despair and oppression.

After watching a lot of movies over the past few days, Tian Xiaole decided to clear her head.

Han Sanping, along with the China Film Group team, is also selecting films that fit the national conditions.

The domestic market is huge and has attracted the attention of many filmmakers, with many actively recommending their films.

Tian Xiaole followed along for a day and was impressed by Han Sanping's bargaining skills.

They immediately offer to cut the price in half; if you're not willing, forget it and just go to the next place.

I felt too embarrassed to follow along the next day, so I continued watching movies with Jiang Wu and checked out the strength of our competitors.

I've been keeping an eye on a few popular movies, including "Carmen of Kayalisa" from South Africa, which is generating a lot of buzz.

Gu Changwei's "Peacock" is also highly anticipated.

【Buried Alive】is a refreshing and well-received film.

Overall, the quality of the films submitted to this year's film festival is quite good.

In the evening, I received a call from Han Sanping.

He organized a dinner for the cast and crew of "Peacock," ostensibly to foster closer relationships.

When Tian Xiaole and Jiang Wu arrived, Han Sanping was sitting in the absolute center position, with Gu Changwei to his left and Zhang Jingchu next to him.

"Xiao Le, sit here. Lao Wu, you can sit anywhere."

Han Sanping patted the empty seat next to him and said to Tian Xiaole, the last sentence of which was addressed to Jiang Wu.

"Director Tian, ​​Teacher Jiang Wu."

Zhang Jingchu stood up and greeted them with a smile.

"Uncle Han, Uncle Gu."

Tian Xiaole called someone over, walked to the seat next to Han Sanping, and nodded to Zhang Jingchu, who was sitting diagonally opposite him.

Jiang Wu sat down next to him. The private room was large and there were only five of them. Being close together made it easier to chat.

"Both of our films have received good reviews, and I hope you can both win awards."

While busy approving film imports, Han Sanping also kept a close eye on the trends at film festivals.

"As long as I get a prize, that's fine." Tian Xiaole smiled.

Once everyone was present, Zhang Jingchu, who had the lowest status, went to run errands and called for the food to be served—Chinese food that had been Westernized.

Apart from Zhang Jingchu, everyone else was from the same circle, so the conversation was quite casual.

"Uncle Han, the background story of [Buried Alive] is quite touching. Will it have any issues with censorship in China?"

"What's the problem? It's a good opportunity to show those people that they're giving up being decent people to become second-class citizens."

Tian Xiaole didn't expect that Han Sanping was a radical youth.

That makes sense, though. People who lived through those tough times fall into two categories.

First, they yearn for the fresh air abroad, but once they actually go abroad, they find themselves out of place, rejected everywhere, and ultimately reduced to the lower class.

The other type is those with impeccable revolutionary credentials, wholeheartedly dedicated to contributing to China's cause and genuinely wanting to improve the country.

"Hehe...that's good."

When Tian Xiaole rewrote the script, he also included this idea: some people, in order to integrate into America, were truly at the forefront, becoming ordinary soldiers.

He had seen a news report about the White House investigating a man who had served as a soldier in Afghanistan in order to obtain a green card.

In the Senate, he was repeatedly interrogated and humiliated by a group of white senators.

To prove his loyalty, Runren took off his shirt and showed it to the three bullet holes in the Great American Cause.

His hysterical outburst was like that of a sewer rat desperately trying to gain the cat's approval.

Little did he know, he was as ridiculous as a clown.

After several rounds of drinks, Zhang Jingchu frequently raised her glass, with Han Sanping receiving the most toasts, followed by Tian Xiaole.

He wasn't a good drinker to begin with, and when he couldn't hold it in any longer, he went to the restroom. While he was relieving himself, Gu Changwei walked in.

"Xiao Le, what do you think of Zhang Jingchu?"

"How about what?"

Tian Xiaole unzipped the door and shook it twice.

"She seems to be interested in you. You could take her to meet her. Your aunt has been quite a handful lately."

Gu Changwei spoke casually, as if it were an object.

This kind of passing-through is very normal in the directing circle; if you get tired of it, someone else will take it and play with it for a couple of days.

Even more extreme, father and son teamed up together.

"I won't take what others love."

Tian Xiaole shook her head and refused. Seeing the urine on Gu Changwei's shoes, it seemed he had been subjected to a lot of training these past few days.

He wasn't so desperate as to be indiscriminate in his choice of food; he felt uncomfortable about it.

After the banquet, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Not long after, Zhang Jingchu arrived outside Tian Xiaole's door, feeling quite uneasy.

She wanted to curry favor with Gu Changwei, but Jiang Wenli was not someone to be trifled with, so she set her sights on Tian Xiaole, a bachelor.

At least there are no women in the public eye, so there's no need to worry about being beaten.

She knocked on the door and called softly:

"Director Tian, ​​are you asleep?"

Inside the room, Tian Xiaole was wearing a bathrobe and getting ready to sleep when she heard a familiar voice. She opened the door and saw Zhang Jingchu.

"What's the matter with you?"

"I noticed Director Tian had drunk a bit too much, so I bought some hangover medicine." Zhang Jingchu handed over a paper bag.

Tian Xiaole couldn't understand the German text above, so it must really be a hangover cure.

I thought she was rushing to my door, but it seems I misunderstood.

After taking a shower and becoming more awake, Tian Xiaole refused:
"Thank you for your kindness, I'm fine now." With that, she was about to close the door when Zhang Jingchu pushed her foot in to block it, saying urgently:

"Director Tian, ​​drinking too much alcohol can cause headaches. I've studied head massage, let me give you a massage."

Tian Xiaole glanced at the time; it was almost midnight. She shook her head and refused.
"No need, go back to sleep early."

With a loud "bang," the door slammed shut.

Tian Xiaole lay on the bed, not even thinking about whether it was Gu Changwei's instruction or Zhang Jingchu's own choice.

Looking at the messages Tang Yan has posted these past few days, along with quite a few sexy photos of her in black stockings, this little girl has learned a lot; her splits are really perfect.

The women with whom she had in-depth conversations also sent many greetings, showing that they cared about the award even more than Tian Xiaole.

After commenting on Tang Yan's outfit, I pulled up the covers and fell asleep.

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As the closing ceremony approaches, the atmosphere of the film festival grows stronger, drawing the attention of filmmakers from all over the world.

After the opening ceremony, Tian Xiaole started paying attention to her phone.

Although Jiang Wu didn't ask, the expectation in his eyes was unmistakable.

In Tian Xiaole's opinion, Jiang Wu's performance was much better than Ryan Reynolds'. Many of the original's flaws were corrected, and the plot was more reasonable.

According to the unspoken rules of the three major European film festivals, film crews that win at least one award will be notified and required to attend the closing ceremony and awards ceremony.

With the closing ceremony fast approaching, Tian Xiaole became anxious.

His reputation as a 'genius director' has generated high expectations in China as he makes his first attempt at the Berlin Film Festival.

Tian Xiaole glanced at Jiang Wu, who was smoking on the sofa. He had said that Jiang Wu's performance deserved a Best Actor award. If not, this time he would try to win a Golden Horse Award.

"Buzz..."

The phone vibrated when it rang, and Jiang Wu immediately stood up. Tian Xiaole was not far behind, and picked up her phone reflexively.

"Unknown number".

When Tian Xiaole saw the caller ID, she answered it excitedly. A voice in English came through the receiver.

"Yes, I am Tian Xiaole (English conversation)."

Hearing the answer she wanted, Tian Xiaole's heart raced, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Is it good news?

Jiang Wu cast an expectant glance his way.

"Uncle Wu, let's get ready for the closing ceremony," Tian Xiaole said with a smile.

"Haha... I knew you could do it. I hope we can take down that golden bear."

Jiang Wu was genuinely happy; he didn't even care about winning Best Actor anymore, focusing instead on the biggest award.

"I hope so. I'll talk to Uncle Han about it."

Tian Xiaole nodded and made another phone call.

"Good... Bring back a golden bear, and I'll celebrate your success."

Han Sanping's hearty laughter came through the receiver.

A short while later, [Peacock] also received a call about 'unspoken rules' and it was passed on to her as well.

It's rare to see two Chinese-language films competing at the same time.

Time comes on the 20th.

Tian Xiaole doesn't have any endorsements. As one of the most watched directors on the red carpet, he received many offers from brands, but he turned them all down because he found it too troublesome.

Jiang Wu didn't have any either, but he did wear a Zhongshan suit, so it seems he was prepared in advance.

Tian Xiaole thought it fit him well, and he planned to get one next time. This time, he could only wear a suit.

The red carpet event begins in the afternoon. All participating film crews, directors, and guests from each unit module are eligible to attend the closing ceremony.

The closing ceremony's red carpet and awards ceremony are always the most anticipated parts of the film festival, with journalists, media, and renowned photographers from all over the world focusing their lenses on the meticulously dressed guests.

According to regulations, each person can only stay for a few minutes, but many female celebrities linger and enjoy the feeling of being under the spotlight.

As a main competition entry, "Buried Alive" was scheduled for the latter half of the red carpet event.

Tian Xiaole and Jiang Wu rode in the same car to the waiting area.

The crew of "Peacock" also arrived. Zhang Jingchu was wearing a long dress that looked like a thick cotton-padded coat from Northeast China and was holding Gu Changwei's arm.

Tian Xiaole waved his hand as a greeting.

The red carpet host is already introducing them:

"Next up on the red carpet is the film crew of 'Buried,' directed by Tian Xiaole and starring Jiang Wu from China. This is their first time attending the Berlin Film Festival..."

Guided by staff and introduced by the host, Tian Xiaole and Jiang Wu walked onto the red carpet.

She maintained a smile and waved frequently in front of the camera flash.

The Sixth Princess's people were shouting encouragement.

Tian Xiaole nodded and waved in response.

[Buried Alive] was one of the entries in the main competition, and the host stopped me for an interview.

"Tian, ​​Zhang Yimou won the Golden Bear on his first visit to Berlin. This is your first time here too. Are you confident?"

"I have confidence in my work. As for the awards, that depends on the judges' preferences."

The host didn't ask any more questions, because each film crew only had two and a half minutes to walk the red carpet.

I vaguely heard that Gu Changwei, from the "Peacock" crew who walked onto the red carpet behind me, was also asked the same question.

The venue was large and could accommodate thousands of people. After the staff asked for the name of the film crew, they guided Tian Xiaole and Jiang Wu.

The location is pretty good, fourth row on the left.

The "Peacock" crew, who came in later, sat in the third row.

"Keep it up, Xiao Le!"

Gu Changwei turned around and encouraged him.

"Uncle Gu, you keep it up too."

Tian Xiaole made a fist gesture.

(End of this chapter)