Global Movie Emperor

"The winner of the 78th Cannes Palme d'Or for Best Film is..."Heart of Steel."

As the audience cheered, Lu Ze simply wiped the water stains on the cherries, threw them into his mouth and chewed them, while Mickey picked up the remote control and adjusted the TV to other channels.

In the blink of an eye, the time has come to May, and the Cannes Film Festival awards ceremony was held yesterday. However, because the four of them went to the Lion Heart Bar to relieve their alcohol addiction after the crew took a holiday, they all lay dead last night and did not watch the live broadcast. You can only watch the replay this morning to take stock of the award-winning guests at Cannes yesterday. As for "The Effect", it did not participate.

Since the three major film festivals in Europe are all commercial in nature and are founded by corporate consortiums rather than the state, the three parties already have a competitive relationship. Take the Berlin Film Festival as an example, which aims to block the Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Bear Award. It was just changed from June and July every year to February every year.

Moreover, there is an unwritten rule among the three parties, that is, even if an award-winning film is outstanding, it cannot be submitted to the other two film festivals, and if it is submitted, it will not be nominated.

The preferences of the judges of the other three film festivals are also different. The oldest Venice Film Festival likes films that are avant-garde, avant-garde, artistic, and innovative in film techniques. The Cannes Film Festival likes films that coexist with business and literature. Finally, The Berlin Film Festival has a special liking for films that depict social and political themes.

Nowadays, the Cannes Film Festival has taken its commercial nature to the extreme, so the Cannes Film Festival is the most prosperous among the three major film festivals. Logically speaking, if "The Effect" wins the award at the Cannes Film Festival, then for "The Effect" Fame plays the biggest role in promoting and generating subsequent benefits.

But having said that, it is precisely because the current Cannes Film Festival has tilted the balance between business and literature that a film like "The Effect" that uses no movement and no subjective consciousness shots in the entire film is not suitable in today's Cannes. It's popular and should be nominated, but the award is a bit up in the air, so after Mickey's many considerations, he finally voted for Berlin.

Although the Golden Bear Award was still not given to him...

In short, the Palme d'Or has come to an end, and the filming of "The Past" has not yet ended. Although the script is now in the middle and late stages, a large number of main supporting actors will join the cast in the later stages of filming. At that time, this film This is where the play is really difficult to interpret.

"The time is up, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up."

Mickey turned off the TV and threw the remote control on the table. Perhaps because of his excitement, he did not control the strength well. When he threw it on the table, he even knocked out a section of the battery. Of course, the normal sealing of the back cover of the remote control is still good. , the reason why the battery can be thrown out has a lot to do with Lucas sitting on the remote control a few days ago.

The other three were not as excited as Mickey. Looking at Mickey beating like a monkey, they reluctantly put their mobile phones in their pockets and slowly stood up. By the way, the four of them were now wearing red Liverpool jerseys, and Lucas was still carrying it. Holding a big flag.

Yes, on the crew's day off, they will go to Anfield for the first time to watch a game, with Liverpool playing at home against Arsenal.

Although there is no conflict between Liverpool and Arsenal, Mitch is still very excited. After all, the Premier League will usher in a "long" offseason in June and start summer transfers. This may be Mitch's last season this year. Once again saw the current roster.

The performance of Lu Ze and the other three was very mediocre. After all, Lu Ze does not particularly like football, and there is no such thing as a home team. The brothers Lucas and Kesha only watch the Russian Super League. Among the Premier League teams, they only have feelings for Chelsea. I have a good impression, but I am not as hostile to Liverpool as the local Chelsea fans in the UK. This Liverpool jersey was forced by Mickey to be worn by the three of them.

Having said that, this was Lu Ze's first time to watch a game from the five major leagues. After all, he came to the UK just for work and basically had no time for entertainment. This time he took the bus to the stadium and met many enthusiastic fans along the way. It is indeed a very novel experience.

Mickey showed four season tickets that had been resold by others. Because the security guards and volunteers were all acquaintances, and Mickey himself was considered a well-known figure, the four of them entered the stands smoothly. After buying beer, they merged into the most fanatical fan group. middle.

Watching football live and watching football on TV are two completely different things. The emotions at the scene can be contagious to everyone, even people who know nothing about football. The four of them, Lu Ze, had Liverpool towels hanging around their necks, and the most fanatical fans Let’s dance together and get sweaty during the noon time.

You can feel the vibrations in the stands, and your ears are filled with cheers and songs. The only drawback is that when the players come out, Lu Ze only knows a few players. He still hears Mickey often remember that he can only be a man in the muddy water. When everyone called out the player's last name, he clicked his lips in embarrassment.

He understood the basic rules of football, and the battle between the two giants was back-and-forth, which was full of fun to watch. With Mickey, an avid fan, taking the lead, the four of them were hoarse.

In the first half of the game, both sides scored goals, and the score was tied at one to one. In the second half, the game became more intense. Although there was no conflict, the Premier League's open and closed style of playing still made people's blood boil.

In the 81st minute of the game, Arsenal caused a foul and the referee awarded Liverpool a well-positioned free kick. In the end, Arnold scored and the score was finally rewritten.

The cheers, which were like a volcanic eruption, finally made Lu Ze realize the charm of football. Everyone jumped like a madman, expressing their excitement. The whole stadium was boiling, like a red flower in bloom.

But at this moment, his cell phone vibrated in his trouser pocket, interrupting Lu Ze's excited thoughts. He glanced at the caller ID and said hello to the three of them. He walked out of the stands, found a remote location, and connected the phone.

"Teacher Chen."

"Lu Ze, are you busy?"

Although Chen Yongbin is the president of the Huaxia Drama Academy and has a lot of honors and titles, his life is not as luxurious as ordinary people imagine. Now he is just like an ordinary old man, lying on the Taishi chair, gently fanning the cattail leaf, Enjoy the coolness under the trees.

Perhaps a little different from other old people, the Taishi's chair is made of huanghuali, and the tree is from his yard, and the yard is within the second ring road of the Imperial Capital, that's all.

"I'm not busy. I was just watching the game. It might have been a little noisy. Don't take it personally, Mr. Chen."

"Ah, let's make a long story short. Don't take too long. Do you have time in the past few days? Come to the imperial capital. It's time to take care of the things related to the Electrical Association. Come back and give a lecture and hold a meeting. Then you should also study your future plans. Which department?"

Of course, Lu Ze knew why Chen Yongbin called him. Now he was a little excited. He touched his pocket and smoked a cigarette to calm down. However, he realized that he was in a position where although there was no one nearby, he wanted to avoid going to the police station for a few days. Due to the situation, Lu Ze gave up this idea.

"I understand, Teacher Chen. I'll leave today. I'll probably arrive the day after tomorrow."

After calculating the time difference between home and abroad and the time to catch up on sleep, Lu Ze gave the specific time and booked the latest flight on his mobile phone.

"If something happens, don't be so anxious. It's yours, then it's yours. Okay, just call me after you get to the Imperial Capital. It's too late here, I should go to bed."

"Teacher Chen, please go to bed early. Thank you for this..."

"we'll talk about it then."

After the other party hung up the phone, Lu Ze let out a sigh of relief, waved his fist slightly in the sky, thought for a while, and then made another call.

"Hello? Why did you, a busy man like you, think of calling me? Are you back home?"

"It's coming soon. I have a flight today. Please don't pick me up. I'm just thinking about staying with you for two days."

"Okay, let me tell you when we arrive, what do you mean I don't want to pick you up? Is that what we will do as a personnel matter? Wife! Lu'er is coming to our house for two days tomorrow. Don't forget to go to the supermarket tomorrow to buy some seafood, not shrimp. I don’t like to eat...Okay, see you tomorrow.”

The second call was hung up, and cheers rang out in the stadium. It seemed that the game was over. Not long after waiting at the entrance of the stands, brothers Mitch and Mendeleev came out, and the four of them reunited and left the stadium. At this time, Lu Ze planned to tell Mickey the news that he was returning to China.

"I have something urgent to do today. I have to go back to my country. I will be back in about a week."

Walking to the bus stop, the three of them stopped and looked at Lu Ze with puzzled expressions. Not only domestic directors would be taboo about actors asking for leave and leaving the group, but it was also the same abroad. For such things that might affect the performance of actors. , all directors hate it.

"What happened?"

"I have something to do, I'm very anxious."

"Can you not leave?"

"If you promise, you have to go there, and this matter is very important to me."

"Then go early and come back early. Don't let your condition affect you. Otherwise, I won't be able to let you go next time I hold your thigh."

As a good friend and a shareholder with dry shares, Lu Ze did not disclose the specific matter, but he said it was very important and Mickey should not stop him in any way.

Although Mickey rationally doesn't want Lu Ze to leave, as this will disrupt the filming rhythm of the crew and affect the actor's condition, but privately, he can't say no, so many things cannot be distinguished between public and private.

When the group returned home, Mitch and the Mendeleev brothers discussed how to change the filming process to squeeze out as much of Lu Ze's shots as possible this week. Lu Ze returned to the room and started packing. When it was time to set off, Mitch Then he offered to take Lu Ze to the airport.

When Lu Ze entered the airport, he did not turn around and leave. Instead, he waited until Lu Ze's flight took off. After he witnessed the plane break through the clouds, he rubbed his hair in distress.

"Why the hell couldn't you just say something to stop me!!"

…

Imperial Capital, at nine o'clock in the morning, the plane landed at the airport.

He did not notify Song Guiyuan to pick him up. It was a weekend and it was estimated that Lao Song was still sleeping at this time. He stopped a taxi and gave the name of Lao Song's community before closing his eyes and resting.

Lao Song's house was far away from the airport. He had to pass by Chang'an Street and then walk a little further east. Perhaps he was too excited about the Electric Power Association matter, which caused him to feel jet lag and unable to sleep. He looked sideways at the surrounding street scenes. At that time, he suddenly discovered that he had been here before. Just behind Chang'an Street, there was a very familiar villa area.

"Master, please stop here."

After paying the fare, he walked slowly towards the villa area, standing at the door in a daze. Now he wanted to see an old friend, but he didn't know if she was at home.

It is not easy for the families to live in this villa area, and the security is naturally very strong. Even if Lu Ze shows his face and registers with his ID card, he still needs the consent of the head of the household to enter.

After dialing the internal number, Lu Ze said a few words and gave the phone to the security guard. The security guard then let Lu Ze enter the group of antique villas with Chinese-style buildings.

Following the slightly vague memory, he kept walking towards the path in his memory. Fortunately, he had a good memory, otherwise he would probably get lost on the bifurcated bridge of the artificial lake.

When he actually arrived at the place, he saw a woman standing at the door, quietly wiping her tears. When the woman noticed him, the two of them ran towards each other at the same time, and the distance between them was getting closer and closer. Face to face, hugging each other, patting each other's back gently, she spoke with some choking.

"Aze, you've gained some weight..."

"Maybe it's because I've eaten too much recently and exercised less. It's time to lose weight. It's been a long time, Aunt Han..."

"..."