Most A-list film festivals require that the film has not been publicly screened.
Therefore, most films will usually hold a premiere at a film festival, and then hold a domestic premiere back in China.
Locarno is a small town, so the venues for film festival premieres are mostly crammed together.
They're just in different theaters.
The premiere press conference for "Half-Awake" and "The Eternal Dream 2" were held in two theaters very close to each other.
Song Yu won the Best Actor award at the Locarno Film Festival two years ago, Gu Weiwei's previous film "Eagle Eye" was a hit and won awards at several A-list film festivals, and Fu Shiyi has extremely high popularity.
Therefore, the premiere attracted a lot of attention.
However, compared to "The Dream of Immortality 2," which was released on the same day, it seemed much quieter.
Even before the premiere began, the venue for "The Dream of Immortality 2" was already packed with fans and media.
Gu Weiwei discovered that on her way to the scene, she unexpectedly ran into Ling Yan, who was staying at the same hotel, in the hotel lobby.
"Miss Mu, I heard your new movie is also premiering today?" Ling Yan greeted her with a smile when she saw her.
"Yes, I heard that your 'Eternal Dream 2' is also one." Gu Weiwei replied politely, acknowledging the presence of the media.
Ling Yan generously extended her hand and said with a smile.
"I wish your book, 'Half-Awake, Half-Dreaming, Half-Wakeful,' great success."
Being a good actor doesn't necessarily mean you can be a good director.
In particular, to be scheduled to be released at the same time as hers is really overestimating itself.
Gu Weiwei gave a half-smile and shook hands with the media.
"I also wish your 'Eternal Dream 2' will achieve even greater success."
The two left the hotel, got into their respective cars, and headed to the premiere events of their respective movies.
Gu Weiwei and her group's car passed by the press conference site of "The Dream of Immortality 2", where many of Ling Yan's fans and countless media reporters had already gathered.
Qiu Ling saw it from afar in the car and was filled with envy.
When I arrived at the press conference for "Half Awake," I saw only a small number of fans, media, and film critics present, and I couldn't help but sigh with some concern.
While the host was still on stage introducing them, she couldn't help but ask a question.
"Director, is it really okay for us to release it at the same time as 'The Dream of Immortality 2' and premiere it on the same day?"
While the other side was packed with people, their side was deserted and quiet.
In particular, the recent incident of Mu Weiwei slapping Li Xiner has caused quite a stir in China.
Although she had previously said that she believed Mu Weiwei could handle it, she was really worried because Mu Weiwei and her agency had not done anything.
"It's fine." Gu Weiwei chuckled.
"But, in our country..."
Qiu Ling hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping herself. The film was about to be released, but all the major cinemas had canceled their screenings.
"I said I would resolve it, and I definitely will. Don't worry."
As Gu Weiwei spoke, she took the lead and walked onto the stage of the press conference, introduced by the humorous host.
She, Song Yu, and Fu Shiyi are all relatively well-known.
However, it is indeed a bit risky for "Half-Awake" to be released at the same time as "The Eternal Dream 2".
Many people have a fondness for "The Immortal Dream," and Ling Yan is a so-called legendary actress, so "The Immortal Dream 2" has received a lot of attention since filming began.
Moreover, many people will definitely go to the cinema to see this movie.
Although Ling Yan still stars in "The Dream of Immortality 2" and even has a renowned director, it is certain that it will not surpass the first film.
Ling Yan never truly understood the film, and the renowned experts she invited also lacked understanding of the real "The Dream of Immortality".
Therefore, no matter how they remake this movie, it will never have the same feel as the original.
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