Chapter 382 The Drama Begins, Let’s Go

A remarkable piece of news came back from across the ocean.

Zhang Yimou's "The Flowers of War" was shortlisted for the Best Foreign Language Film Award at the Golden Globe Awards.

As a bellwether for the Oscars every year, the importance of the Golden Globe nomination is evident.

I don't know what the public opinion in Hollywood is like, but the domestic film and television and entertainment circles are completely boiling.

The media also did a statistics, and among the Chinese directors, only Chen Kaige and Li An have won the Best Foreign Language Film Award at the Golden Globe Awards. Apart from these two, there are no others.

This news made the upcoming "The Flowers of War" instantly become a hot topic on the Internet.

It also played an unparalleled role in the promotion of the film, and it crushed "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" without any suspense.

Looking at the thank-you words written by Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping and others in pure English to the Golden Globe judges published online, Lin Nan felt awkward no matter how he looked at it.

It's just a nomination, it shouldn't be so humble, right?

Then, all the actors who participated in "The Flowers of War" were forwarding the nomination and expressing their gratitude for the Golden Globe Awards.

Those who knew knew that it was a nomination, and those who didn't know thought that it had already won the award.

A large number of filmmakers, actors and stars in the industry sent congratulations to Zhang Yimou on Weibo.

Even Chen Kaige, who had just finished shooting "Search", was no exception: I wish "The Flowers of War" a smooth Golden Globe win.

After thinking about it, Lin Nan also followed the director team and expressed his blessings.

He could see that the domestic film industry's obsession with the Oscars was really too deep.

Now that it was just nominated for a Golden Globe, it touched everyone's heartstrings, and even the Film Bureau sent a congratulatory message!

Then if any mainland director really won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in the future, wouldn't he be able to cast a golden body directly?

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"Director Lin, the crew is fully prepared, shall we set off first?"

Jiang Xingrou has short hair and looks energetic and capable. This time, she is the producer of "Bad Genius".

"Then I'll trouble Director Jiang. You take the people there first. We'll be there in two days."

The positioning and installation of some machines require the crew's logistics to check the location in advance so that there won't be a rush when the filming starts.

"Okay, Director Lin."

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The large team of Lin Nan Pictures left the capital for Hong Kong Island. This could not be concealed from the media.

The news came out that afternoon.

"Led by Jiang Xingrou of Lin Nan Pictures, the crew of "Bad Genius" has set off for Hong Kong Island."

"It is expected that the film "Bad Genius" will officially start filming this month,"

"Ying Huang posted: Welcome "Bad Genius" to Hong Kong for filming. At that time, the group will hold a banquet for Director Lin and his team..."

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"The Feast of Hongmen" is really miserable.

There are still two days before the release of "The Flowers of War" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", and the theater chain has cut the screening of "The Feast of Hongmen" to less than 5% in advance, just because its daily box office has dropped by one million.

After being released for a full half month, "The Feast of Hongmen" closed at 145 million, and it really couldn't move forward.

In the eyes of a number of production companies, this big-budget historical film with an investment of 200 million is a loss-making movie.

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Lin Nan notified Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, and Luo Jin one after another, saying that they could get ready and set off together in two days.

Yue Jun also notified some other supporting roles of the start time on their behalf, and they must join the crew on time.

"Dad, I will go back to see you on New Year's Day."

"See you? What's good about you? You can eat well and wear good clothes, and you can run two miles every morning."

Lin Nan felt very relieved when he heard the full-blooded voice of the old Lin.

"I will go to Hong Kong Island to film in two days. I will probably have to spend New Year's Eve there, so I will go back in advance. I, I haven't been back for a long time..."

The other end of the phone was quiet, and it was still very quiet until Lin Nan finished speaking.

"Dad, are you listening?"

"Yeah? Yeah, I'm listening. It won't delay your work, right? My restaurant is busy all day, and you're a star..."

Old Lin was talking, but this time his voice was not as loud as before.

His tone was a little soft, as if he was telling something, and as if he was asking for something...

Unconsciously, Lin Nan's eyes were a little blurry.

From childhood to adulthood, there were only two of them, father and son. Old Lin's way of education was to beat them, and this was the only solution to any problem...

"It won't delay. On national statutory holidays, I have to give other people in the crew a day off."

Lin Nan said softly, and this reason was very legitimate, although the crew never had any holidays.

"If the restaurant is too busy, just close it for a day or two, and it's not bad for that little money."

"Then, um, um, I'll close it for two days. When you come back, remember to call me."

"Yeah, I know, I'll call before I come back."

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In the end, he didn't get over Old Lin, and it was Lin Nan who hung up the phone first. Maybe every parent is like this!

Lin Nan decided to go back this year after a long time.

After making this phone call today, Lin Nan realized that he should have gone back a long time ago. Old Lin actually wanted him to go back, but he didn't say it because he didn't want to trouble him...

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After waiting for a whole year, the last show of the year, which is also the most attractive show for the audience, has begun.

On the 15th, "The Flowers of War" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" were released at the same time.

This should be a rare scene in the domestic film market. The investment in the two domestic films added up to 900 million!

All major cinemas can be described as overcrowded, and more than 80% of the screenings are arranged for these two movies.

"I want to watch "The Flowers of War."

"I want to watch "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers."

Mainly to see Xu Ke's application of 3D technology. You know, I am also a director, and I will definitely be involved in the shooting of 3D movies later."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had a disagreement.

"How about you go to see "The Flowers of War" and I'll go to see "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers?" Lin Nan said with a smile.

Liu Yifei crossed her arms and looked at Lin Nan angrily, which was a bit cute.

"Okay, okay, let's go to see "The Flowers of War" first, and then "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers."

"Yeah, then let's go quickly."

Liu Yifei's face immediately broke into a smile. Women, they change their faces so quickly!

The two did not have to queue up. Lin Nan directly called Ye Ning and there were staff waiting for them.

The theater was crowded with people, which could only be described as overflowing.

The ticket price of "The Flowers of War" was very high, but it also lost some theaters because of it.

Although the ticket price of "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers" is low and it is released in all theaters, the box office will definitely be greatly limited and affected by the number of 3D screens.

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Following Liu Yifei, Lin Nan watched "The Flowers of War" first.

I have to say that Zhang Yimou is really amazing. He can make such a war film for the first time, and the plot is also very heavy.

It's just an investment of 600 million. In Lin Nan's opinion, it is completely unnecessary. It has exceeded the risk threshold of domestic film investment. The domestic market cannot support such a large investment in domestic films.

And I heard that a piece of glass cost 10 million. I really don't know how to play? ! It's purely adding burden to the return on investment.

This kind of subject matter will affect your mood as you watch it.

Fortunately, Lin Nan has tissues in his pocket. Every time he and Liu Yifei go out to watch such a sad movie, he always puts tissues in his pocket, but he is never the one who uses tissues.

Wanda's IMAX giant screen theater is hard to get a ticket. After all, there are only 20 or 30 in the country.

"Is this the movie you wanted to watch? Now that I've finished watching it, I don't remember the plot anymore..."

This was the first time that Lin Nan was complained about by Liu Yifei because of the movie.

But he couldn't refute it. Xu Ke's "Dragon Gate Flying Dagger" had great 3D effects, but he only paid attention to the technology. The plot of the movie was too bad. As a director, he put the cart before the horse!

"Let's go, this martial arts movie is a breakthrough. The selling point is the 3D technology."

Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand and they left the theater.

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The major theaters were full on the first day, and Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were inevitably discovered.

A few hours later, the news that the two appeared in the theater spread on the Internet.

"Director Lin Nan and Liu Yifei watched "The Flowers of War", and the latter's eyes were slightly red..."

"Director Lin and Liu Yifei appeared in the theater of "Dragon Gate Flying Dagger"!"

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Many people asked Lin Nan about his evaluation of the two movies under the Weibo.

Only a fool would answer such an offensive thing.

The next day, production companies and filmmakers in the industry were paying attention to the first-day box office of the two movies.

"The first day box office of "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers" closed at 30 million!"

"The first day box office of "The Flowers of War" won the championship, with a daily box office of 34 million!"

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Seeing such data, the film industry was relieved. This is the box office data that the Lunar New Year period should have!

The second day, "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers" 32.4 million, "The Flowers of War" 34.5 million,

On the third day, one was 33.6 million, and the other was 35.5 million.

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Lin Nan found it interesting. "The Flowers of War" has been suppressing "Dragon Gate Flying Daggers".

He could imagine how bad Yu Dong's face was. He obviously lowered the ticket price and got more screenings, but he was still suppressed by Zhang Weiping.

To be precise, Zhang Yimou's influence far exceeded Xu Ke, and the quality of the film.

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Early in the morning, several cars met at the Capital Airport.

Zhu Yawen was dressed in a denim outfit, wearing black sunglasses, and followed by a soft girl, looking very showy.

Luo Jin's assistant is a man, and his agent personally sent him over and greeted Lin Nan enthusiastically.

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were wearing sister outfits, both wearing windbreakers, white shoes, wide-leg jeans, and even the same sunglasses.

The two girls stood together, holding hands, chattering non-stop as if they were going on a trip.

A large group of people, pulling several suitcases, walked into the terminal surrounded by assistants.

The cameras in the hands of reporters did not stop, and they finally caught a big fish!

Soon, the press release and airport photos appeared on major portals.

"Director Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin and others gathered at the airport and set off for Hong Kong Island..."

"The movie "Bad Genius" is about to start!"

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