Film festival premieres and press conferences are usually just a formality.
So, after an interview, the film screening began immediately.
As their film "Half-Awake" began screening, in another theater not far from their press conference, the highly anticipated film "The Immortal Dream 2" also began screening.
Out of curiosity, Covey, the assistant director of "The Immortal Dream 2", sneaked into the theater to watch the premiere of "Half-Awake".
I originally thought that Mu Weiwei was so young, so the works she directed couldn't be very good.
However, after watching the film, he felt deeply shocked.
This film is impeccable in terms of its control over the pacing of the plot and the design of each shot.
Even a director like him, who has been in this industry for many years, couldn't help but admire him from the bottom of his heart.
He left early as soon as the film ended and returned to the premiere press conference for "The Immortal Dream 2".
The screening here has just ended, and the director and Ling Yan are giving interviews to the media and then talking with some film critics.
It wasn't until dark that we returned to our hotel.
Assistant director Covey, recalling the film "Half-Awake," which had left him deeply moved, went to see the director James and Ling Yan.
"I heard you went to see 'Half-Awake'? How was it?" James asked, amused.
Although he only served as assistant director on "The Dream of Immortality 2", he was already a well-known director.
However, she went to see a film directed by a nineteen-year-old girl who had never studied film.
"Half-Awake" exceeded my expectations and I felt it would be a strong competitor among films released at the same time," assistant director Covey confessed.
After watching that movie, he felt a sense of crisis, a sense of crisis about "The Immortal Dream 2".
Although he himself found it hard to believe that such a well-made film was directed and starred by a 19-year-old actor.
"Covey, you're really boosting their morale," James said dismissively.
“James, you really should watch that movie. You’ll be ashamed of yourself,” Covey said.
Yes, I felt ashamed.
They've been in this industry for so many years and are considered somewhat famous directors.
But he hasn't made any films that are as impactful and inspired as he has, and he felt ashamed after seeing them.
"Ashamed?" James found it increasingly absurd and asked curiously, "What exactly did they film that you're giving them such high praise?"
“It’s a dark suspense film that’s completely different from ‘The Immortal Dream.’ This film will definitely be our biggest competitor,” said assistant director Cove with a serious expression.
Director James chuckled upon hearing this.
"You don't know, this young director is currently being boycotted by the entire nation for assaulting an actress in China, and most of his screenings have been canceled."
"Cancelled?" Assistant director Covey asked in surprise.
Ling Yan, who had been silent until now, spoke casually.
That's only temporary.
With Fu Hanzheng backing her up, even if she faces public backlash, a single word from Fu Hanzheng can turn things around for her.
James, however, was still curious about what the movie was about and pressed Covey for an answer.
"Tell me, what exactly did that junior director film?"
Kovi thought for a moment and said, "It tells the story of a mental patient's delusional world, which also includes the plot of a heart transplant, but it's the female protagonist who harms her sister by taking the other's heart to survive..."
Upon hearing this, Ling Yan's hand holding the water trembled, and her expression changed instantly.
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