Chapter 493 Several Movies Go Hand in Hand

Next to them, these international directors were still chatting in a relaxed mood.

They talked and laughed with each other.

"Robbie, your "Bloom" will be broadcast in the second half of the year, right? It seems that next year's Palme d'Or will be yours."

"Hey! You are so humble. I remember that "Children" that you have carefully prepared for three years will be released soon."

"Bit, if you win the Best Screenplay Award once, it will be complete, right?"

"Hey! Almost."

"..."

At this moment, Wang Mo had already brought up the system panel.

But after entering the mall, he ran into trouble.

"Which movie are you looking for?"

Only then did he realize that he knew very little about the films that had won awards at the Cannes Film Festival in his previous life.

Actually this is normal.

Basically, ordinary people don't pay any attention to the three major international film festivals: Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. It's already a big deal that everyone can hear which movie won the Oscar.

In addition, it is estimated that more than 90% of ordinary people do not even know what the highest award at the Cannes Film Festival is.

Palme d'Or?

Many people thought it was rice dumpling leaves.

The judges at the Cannes Film Festival in particular are very interesting, their favorites are dramas.

Drama films are the most rejected films by commercial films.

Therefore, unless they are industry insiders, few people really know which films have won awards at the three major international film festivals.

Don’t assume that the judges for these awards have the same interests.

You won the Palme d'Or, so you thought you could win an Oscar?

no way!

According to statistics, in the past thirty years, films nominated for both the Cannes Film Festival and the Oscars accounted for only 3.2% of all films!

Such a low ratio shows that the judging standards of the two major awards are completely different.

I looked for it for a long time.

Wang Mo still found a movie.

"Farewell My Concubine."

His eyes were fixed on the name, thoughtfully.

This is the only Chinese film in Wang Mo's memory that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

Of course, the awards won by this film are not limited to the Cannes Film Festival. It also won many awards such as the North American Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, the International Federation of Film Critics Award, and also received two Oscar nominations.

Being able to win the favor of two major film awards, Cannes and Oscar, is enough to show its excellence.

It was even named one of the 100 best movies in global history by Time Magazine.

It is no exaggeration to say that after its release, it swept the era and won various awards.

Of course, the film wasn't just an international hit.

It is also highly sought after by movie fans in China.

On Douban, "Farewell My Concubine" has a rating of 9.6, ranking second among all movies. The number of reviewers is more than two million.

What's more worth mentioning is that this movie is not a literary drama that is not liked by movie fans.

Its box office revenue was also extremely impressive.

"Farewell My Concubine", released in 1993, had a global box office of more than 30 million U.S. dollars, and a mainland box office of 48 million Chinese dollars.

Please note that this is data from more than thirty years ago!

If it were released today more than thirty years later, Wang Mo is sure that it will definitely not be worse than many commercial films at the box office.

"That's it!"

Wang Mo no longer hesitated and immediately bought it from the system mall.

"Well, let it participate in the Cannes Film Festival next year, and then I have to find a movie to participate in the Oscars..."

Wang Mo thought.

Although "Farewell My Concubine" has received two Oscar nominations, this is far from satisfying him.

As for "Iron Man"?

I'm afraid it will be difficult to film next year, and even if it is filmed, it will only win one or two inconsequential small awards at the Oscars.

None of these movies are good enough to be in contention for Oscars.

"Which one to choose?"

Wang Mo has more options to choose from when it comes to movies participating in the Oscar selection.

Almost instantly, a large number of movies appeared in his mind.

Of course, the most classic one is "Titanic". This is a movie that has reached the pinnacle of literature, art and business. It can be called an unsurpassed masterpiece in the film industry.

However, Wang Mo only hesitated for a moment and then gave up.

It's very simple, it can't be photographed!

Even if it is filmed, it will take several years.

Just building a one-to-one simulation of the ship would take more than a year.

So the movie he chooses should have the following factors:

First, it is not difficult to shoot.

Second, production can be completed extremely quickly.

Third, it has gained both word-of-mouth and box office success.

exclude!

After choosing for a long time, Wang Mo set his sights on a feature film.

"That's it!"

After Wang Mo made up his mind, he purchased the movie "Forrest Gump" from the system mall without hesitation.

For people on earth, it is estimated that most people are familiar with this movie.

Because it is a classic inspirational film, in middle school, high school, and college classes, English teachers often take out its disc and show it to students.

The story tells the inspiring story of Forrest Gan, a small town boy who was born with mental retardation, who constantly strives to improve himself. In the end, he is favored by God and creates miracles in various fields.

When Wang Mo exited the system mall.

All the directors nearby were still chatting.

Seeing him open his eyes, Jack smiled and said: "Mr. Wang Mo, judging from your expression, are you determined to win the Palme d'Or next year?"

This was not meant as a mockery, but as a joke between each other.

Others also laughed.

"Jack, why don't you compete in music with Teacher Wang Mo?"

"You have evil intentions."

"..."

However, Wang Mo smiled and nodded: "I have this idea, and I am also looking forward to the Oscars next year."

Hey!

This time the scene became more lively.

Everyone thought Wang Mo was telling a joke.

Cannes Palme d'Or + Academy Awards?

None of them dared to dream of such a dream.

Some people even booed: "Master Wang Mo, if your movie script really wins two major awards after it is produced, whether it is one movie or multiple movies, I will make a movie for you for free next year."

Everyone became restless.

"Hahaha, count me in."

"You don't need to win an award. As long as you can get an Oscar nomination, I will work for you for free for a year. And Jack, if you can beat Master Wang Mo in music, I will work for you for a year."

"Hey, is this a gamble? Then add me."

"Add me too."

"..."

More than a dozen directors were all enthusiastic.

This time.

Wang Mo's originally non-serious expression suddenly became serious.

Because the directors who can sit here are all top international directors. Don't look at the fact that they are competing for the Palme d'Or today with literary and drama films, but you would think that they don't know how to make commercial films.

But on the contrary, each of them has long been successful in commercial films, and they only make artistic films to gild themselves.

Making a commercial film is as easy as eating.

So, listen to what these people are saying.

A charming smile appeared on Wang Mo's face: "Everyone, how about we have a small competition? If my movie is favored by Cannes and Oscar next year, then you can make a movie for me for free. . And if you can win any international award for music, I will also give you a piece of music for your next movie for free. "What do you think?"

If he wants to start the Marvel Universe.

There must be many top international directors.

One Clement is simply not enough.

Therefore, in Wang Mo's view, each of these great directors is a delicious steamed bun, which makes him salivate.

When these great directors heard Wang Mo's words, they were equally happy.

"Really? Let's compete then."

"Hahaha, although this competition is a bit unrealistic, it's good to have a little fun."

"It seems that in order to get Master Wang Mo's piano music, I have to learn music."

"Master Wang Mo, prepare your music. Hahaha, you may not know that before I became a director, I graduated from the North American Conservatory of Music."

"Master Wang, don't be too confident. I will definitely win this round."

"..."

Some people just thought it was a joke.

Some people's eyes started to shine. After all, there are several directors who have good attainments in music.

Wang Mo, on the other hand, was just looking at everyone with a smile.

Regardless of whether these people took it seriously or not, he did.

Of course, there may be one or two directors who will win international music awards for their ability. But it doesn't hurt to take out a piece or two of music and give it to the other person to relax.

As long as you can get this group of directors to help you open the Marvel Universe, you will make a lot of money.

As for worrying about these directors returning next year after they win the award?

Wang Mo was not worried at all.

A bunch of reporters were watching.

When they said this, many reporters had already published their conversation and published it with a bunch of eye-catching headlines.

[Wang Mo and thirteen directors each praised Haikou]

[Is Wang Mo competing for Cannes and Oscar awards? Directors competing for international music awards? 】

[Swap roles, who can win? 】

[The top people are just flowers for fun]

so!

With this kind of public opinion momentum, Wang Mo believes that when next year comes, even if he does not mention this matter, many media reporters will take the initiative to help him promote it and create hot spots.

As long as your movie really wins an award, I'm afraid media reporters and even fans will hype up the matter.

Who dares to go back on their word and risk the collapse of their reputation?

What's more, with enough popularity, these great directors can also gain fame.

It's a win-win.

…

Next.

The Cannes Film Festival is still in full swing.

With the previous small bet, the relationship between Wang Mo and these big directors quickly heated up, and everyone got along very harmoniously with each other.

There is absolutely no such thing as the villain in many novels mindlessly provoking the protagonist.

Those who can become top directors basically have deep experience and wealth. Even a weak person like Clement knows how to advance and retreat in front of Wang Mo, let alone these people.

So even if some of them dislike Wang Mo, they won't show it on the surface.

When the red carpet begins.

Wang Mo discovered that the celebrities and Internet celebrities from China who came to the red carpet were indeed given preferential treatment by the organizers. Even if they delayed time and time again, the organizers did not force them away.

There were even times when Wang Mo didn't like it, but the security guards on the stage were still respectful.

This also amazed many Chinese netizens and international netizens.

"Are the security guards at Cannes so gentle this year?"

"Yes, that Chinese star walked back and forth on the stage three times, and the security guard didn't even chase him away."

"In previous years, they would have been ousted long ago."

"..."

Soon, everyone figured out the reason.

"Wang Mo must be accommodating to the organizer."

"Is Wang Mo so influential?"

"Nonsense! You have no idea about the status of a music master in the entertainment industry."

"Have you seen that group of directors? They usually ignore top international movie stars, but they are extremely enthusiastic about Wang Mo."

"..."

Many international netizens were shocked.

It turns out that without even realizing it, Wang Mo's international status has reached such a high level. Even top events like the three major international film festivals have to give Wang Mo face.

Of course, giving face is limited.

Next at the awards ceremony, "Kung Fu" was just as Wang Mo guessed. Although it was shortlisted for the Golden Photography Award and the Best Screenplay Award, it failed to win in the end.

After all, this is a matter of principle. No matter how much face the Cannes organizers give Wang Mo, they will not lose their principles.

A few days flew by.

These days, Wang Mo only went out on the first day and did not show up at other times.

On the other hand, Hao Mingxing, Chai Qing, and Peng Chen studied outside every day.

According to Yuan Xiong’s words: “These three people are like dry sponges, eagerly absorbing all kinds of things in the town of Cannes.”

Especially the social skills of these three people are very good.

In a few days, Hao Mingxing managed the whole black and white scene in Cannes, and completely surrendered to several big directors who liked to shoot action movies, so that they wanted to invite Hao Mingxing to participate in the shooting of the next movie every day.

As for Chai Qing and Peng Chen, they took the humble and sincere route. In the past few days, they have also established relationships with several international directors and learned a lot through their true feelings and extraordinary emotional intelligence.

Of course, there were also many setbacks and humiliations.

At this time, they will use their ultimate move: I am Wang Mo’s man.

Then... the other party smiled with a smile on his face, thinking MMP in his heart: Damn it, did you tell me earlier that you were Master Wang Mo's person? So many useless things.

…

End of June.

The group ended their trip to Cannes.

Before leaving.

Thirteen great directors came to see him off.

"Master Wang Mo, see you in Cannes next year!"

"Mr. Wang Mo, see you at the Oscars next year."

"I'm going to compete for the music award. Mr. Wang Mo, please prepare your music in advance, haha."

"I want strawberry-flavored music!"

"..."

Wang Mo smiled slightly.

He thought to himself: Wait until next year to help me build my Marvel universe.

He couldn't wait any longer.

Just returned to China.

Wang Mo immediately printed out the scripts for the two movies "Farewell My Concubine" and "Forrest Gump".

"Farewell My Concubine" will definitely still have to be shot by a domestic director. If a movie with strong Chinese characteristics were shot by a foreign director, it would probably be confusing.

On the other hand, "Forrest Gump", this movie is almost a modern history of North America, involving many North American historical and humanistic factors. So it can only be directed by a local North American director.

Think of this.

Wang Mo called Chai Qing and Peng Chen, threw the script of "Farewell My Concubine" over, and said at the same time: "You two will help me read this movie script, and then tell me who is the most suitable person to direct it in China?"

Another new movie script?

Chai Qing and Peng Chen, one is filming "The Wandering Earth" and the other is preparing to be the assistant director of "Iron Man".

The two of them did not expect Wang Mo to be so efficient. The two science fiction blockbusters have not yet been completed, and the third step movie script has been released.

They suppressed their surprise and quickly took the script and started reading it.

At first, they thought Wang Mo had produced another science fiction film, but they were relieved a little when they found out it was a domestic drama film.

But immediately the surprise in their hearts rose again, and then became stronger and stronger.

More than ten minutes later.

Chai Qingcai put down the script and raised his head with complicated eyes: "Brother Mo, is your movie going to the Cannes Film Festival next year?"

Peng Chen also showed a questioning expression.

The two of them could see that this movie obviously did not meet the characteristics of a commercial movie.

Coupled with Wang Mo's previous conversations with the directors in Cannes, the two subconsciously thought of a possibility that they thought was impossible.

Sure enough, the next second, Wang Mo smiled slightly and said: "That's right."

"this?"

The two looked at each other, their hearts suffocating.

No...Brother, are you serious?

No joke?

But do you really want to submit a film to the Cannes Film Festival next year?

After swallowing, Chai Qing's voice was dry: "Um...Brother Mo, by the way, you still have movies to compete for the Oscars?"

Wang Mo raised his eyebrows: "That's right, now... Let's take a look at this movie script, and let's talk about who is suitable to direct it."

Really?

My mother!

Chai Qing originally spoke without thinking, but in the end he got it right. He took the document handed over by Wang Mo blankly and looked at the movie script of "Forrest Gump" blankly.

The same was true for Peng Chen, and the two of them felt that the depths of their minds were already churning.

Soon, the two of them quickly watched "Forrest Gump", which is also a drama.

Wang Mo is right, this movie is really aimed at Oscars: plot, biography, inspirational, North American history... these types are the most favored by Oscar judges.

It seems that Wang Mo is indeed serious.

Although the two of them couldn't understand how Wang Mo finished two movie scripts in just a few days, they still had an unrealistic illusion at this moment.

There was another pause for a while.

Chai Qingcai said: "For the script of "Farewell My Concubine," I think it would be most suitable for domestic teachers Zhao Zhong or Fu Yiguo to direct it. Both of them are top directors and artists in China and have in-depth research on the movies of that era. , I also have great experience in dramas and romance films.”

Peng Chen also nodded in approval: "Director Chai is right. I also think it is best for two teachers to direct. But I prefer Teacher Fu Yiguo. Because he is the first person in China to shoot literary films. Many ordinary plots can be given an extraordinary flavor under his direction. If "Farewell My Concubine" is to compete for an international award, I think it would be best to give it to Mr. Fu Yiguo. The only regret is that it is Fu Yi. The box office of the movies directed by Mr. Guo may not be too high.”

Chai Qing smiled: "What about literary films and feature films? Do you still want to compete at the box office? Look at the films that won the Palme d'Or. Which one has a high box office? The judges at Cannes dislike commercial films the most. . They never select movies based on box office."

"Ahem."

Peng Chen coughed a few times: "Of course I know, I just said that it would be better if it can achieve both box office and word-of-mouth success."

Chai Qing said: "What you think is really beautiful."

While the two were talking, Wang Mo nodded secretly.

Wang Mo knew both of the two directors they were talking about.

Especially Fu Yiguo, whose identity and strength are almost on the same level as Lao Mouzi.

After thinking for a while, Wang Mo said: "Okay, I will send the script to Teacher Fu Yiguo in two days to see what he means. What about "Forrest Gump"?"

Peng Chen thought for a while and said: "Robert, Edgar, and Thomas should all be able to do it. I just don't know if they are willing to direct. Because these three people are extremely arrogant and conceited, unlike Mr. Clement." So easy to talk to.”

"It doesn't matter."

Wang Mo is ready to give it a try.

If no one is willing to take on the script for "Forrest Gump", then he might as well film it himself.

Anyway, now that he has a lot of reputation, it is still possible for him to make a feature film that is not very difficult.

He can also use this film to formally contact the director's work.

…

Two days later.

Wang Mo contacted director Fu Yiguo.

In China, Wang Mo's title is still very useful. When Fu Yiguo heard that Wang Mo had a movie that he wanted to shoot, he agreed without even reading the script.

And he rushed to Yunhai Media and came to Wang Mo's office that day.

After watching "Farewell My Concubine", Fu Yiguo was very impressed: "This script is well written! Farewell My Concubine is a well-known story in Chinese history. And based on this story, you can see that it is integrated into In modern war and love, it tells a story of joys and sorrows that lasts for half a century. It is definitely a masterpiece of literary films! Especially the last sentence "I am a man, not a girl" is the finishing touch. Pen. I can’t guarantee that this kind of movie will be successful at the box office, but it will definitely have an extraordinary depth.”

"good!"

Wang Mo talked with Fu Yiguo for almost an hour and fully recognized the other party's abilities.

This great Chinese director, who is now in his sixties, has an understanding of modern Chinese culture and people's hearts that is completely unmatched by ordinary people, especially his understanding of the plot of "Farewell My Concubine" after only reading the script once. The understanding was already quite profound, and Wang Mo was even more impressed by his strength.

He believed that if he handed over "Farewell My Concubine" to the other party, the final result would definitely be no worse than Chen Kaige.

Wang Mo even decided that he would not interfere with any of Fu Yiguo's filming this time. He wanted to see if Fu Yiguo could make another very different version of "Farewell My Concubine".

After Fu Yiguo left confidently with the script.

Wang Mo contacted Kenneth again and told him that he wanted to find a director to make a literary film.

This time, Kenneth was a little embarrassed: "Master Wang Mo, Robert, Edgar, Thomas, they are all a bit hard to talk to, especially since they don't make many commercial films, so my words don't have much deterrent effect on them. But I Try your best to get them to take over your film.”

"good."

When Wang Mo heard Kenneth's words, he felt a little nervous.

He knew Kenneth's admiration and gratitude for it. Under normal circumstances, as long as there was a five-point possibility, Kenneth would probably try his best to turn it into a ten-percent chance. And now that Kenneth is in such a difficult situation, the probability of success is probably very low.

really.

Just half a day later, Kenneth called and said angrily: "These three old guys are stubborn and don't give me any face at all. Very good, any movies they direct in the future will not be allowed to enter my theaters." ! But don’t worry, Master Wang Mo, I still don’t believe it, there are so many directors in Hollywood, I can’t find a suitable person.”

However, Wang Mo, who had been mentally prepared for a long time, stopped Kenneth: "It's okay, there's no need to look for it. Since they don't agree, just don't agree. I happen to have some itchy hands. In this case, I plan to shoot this movie myself. ”

"You... took the photo yourself?"

Kenneth thought he heard wrongly and his voice became stuttering.

Wang Mo said firmly: "Yes, I will direct it myself." (End of Chapter)