"Cannes Film Festival?"
Zhou Yiyang raised his eyebrows. At first he thought he had misheard.
But in the blink of an eye, the director of the original work is French and the Cannes Film Festival is also French. To some extent, the two are quite compatible.
However, no Chinese film has won any honors from the three major European film festivals in the past decade. Many netizens even joked that every year, a few Chinese films are selected for the Cannes Film Festival purely to make up the numbers.
"Yes, they invited me right after I finished the script." Zhang Yingyuan is considered the best-performing director at foreign film festivals in recent years. Every film he shoots will be released overseas, and is often selected for the main competition unit of the film festival, and even makes it to the final round of selection.
Zhou Yiyang nodded. He also knew Zhang Yingyuan's status and reputation.
However, whether it was luck or a lack of talent, Zhang Yingyuan missed the Best Picture award.
"There's still a month until the film festival officially opens. Logically, the list of participating films should be out by now, right?"
Zhou Yiyang had previously learned about the various rules of the Cannes Film Festival.
Similar to Earth, the Cannes Film Festival also adheres to the principle that everyone can register.
People like Zhang Yingyuan were invited by the organizer and took a special channel.
However, the Cannes Film Festival here does not have special units like "Un Certain Regard", but only has the main competition unit.
In comparison, the first film festival invested by Zhou Yiyang has become a pioneer in the industry.
After the registration deadline, the organizer will select twenty films to enter the main competition unit.
When the film festival opens, all judges will be organized to watch the participating films, select them layer by layer, and finally choose the best film.
The Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress awards are directly nominated from 20 films and then voted on.
The rules are still very simple.
"It should have come out, but it hasn't been disclosed to the media yet." Zhang Yingyuan smiled and continued, "At least you've made it to the first round. The domestic media will definitely praise you then."
"Why do I feel like I took the back door..." Zhou Yiyang touched his nose.
"It's indeed a backdoor," Zhang Yingyuan chuckled. "I guess this year will be a weak year. Don't feel pressured. I have complete faith in your directing abilities."
Zhou Yiyang nodded and had to be more careful when editing so as not to let Zhang Yingyuan down.
"Léon: The Professional" came to an end, and it lasted until three o'clock in the morning.
Led by Zhou Yiyang, all the actors and staff went to the night market outside the cinema.
This night market serves the actors who are filming at the movie studio, and business is quite prosperous.
Even late at night, the lights are still on and the place is bustling with people.
You can often run into big-name actors here, but at this time, no one probably wants to say hello.
After Zhou Yiyang sat down at the barbecue stall, he ordered a lot of dishes very generously, almost emptying the boss's stock.
"Come on, everyone has worked hard these days, let's not stop until we're drunk!"
However, the actors on the scene seemed very excited.
They are considered to be the first audience in the world to watch this movie, and their expectations for "Léon: The Professional" are quite high.
Now that the film has been completed, they can't wait to see the film's release, audience reviews and market feedback.
"Mr. Zhou, I am so grateful to you for inviting me to play a supporting role." An inconspicuous actor suddenly stood up, raised his glass and said seriously.
If it weren't for his serious expression, Zhou Yiyang would have thought that the other party was being sarcastic to him.
"I choose you all," Zhou Yiyang cleared his throat. As soon as he spoke, the people at several tables fell silent, looking at him expectantly. "That's because you're perfect for the roles, and it's a recognition of your acting skills. I should thank you all. Because of you, this movie is possible."
Zhang Yiling was sitting next to Zhang Yingyuan at this time, and she actually felt a little uncomfortable inside.
Of course she didn't dislike her grandfather.
But if she really wanted to shake hands with her grandfather and chat happily with him right now, Zhang Yiling couldn't do it for the time being.
At this time, Zhang Yiling heard Zhou Yiyang's words, and immediately pursed her lips and said quietly:
"As expected of a big boss, he really speaks in a set way."
Zhang Yingyuan could see the little girl's thoughts. He tried to get closer and whispered, "Xiao Zhou is speaking the truth. He has always been a pure person when it comes to movies."
Zhang Yiling raised her head and met Zhang Yingyuan's loving gaze. She actually avoided his gaze and lowered her head.
"Really?" Zhang Yiling bit her lip. "I-I don't really understand your feelings about movies."
Zhang Yingyuan smiled and continued, "Movies are everything to me. For Xiao Zhou, it's probably just his ideal. He has greater ambitions and a broader perspective than I do."
He glanced at Zhang Yiling and asked seriously, "Now that we've finished filming, how do you think this story compares to my previous films?"
Zhang Yiling hesitated for a moment, then looked at Zhang Yingyuan's pleading expression and had no choice but to tell the truth:
"I think Zhou Yiyang's story is more in line with the audience's taste. And after watching it, you will have some insights. He retains the core of what you want to express, but expresses it in a different way."
Zhang Yingyuan wasn't angry at all. Instead, he laughed cheerfully. "Yes, he's a man with ideas. It seems you've learned a lot from following him during this time. After you go back, you should also think about your ideals."
Zhang Yiling didn't say anything. At this time, Zhou Yiyang finished dealing with the actors who came to toast him and walked to Zhang Yingyuan.
"Teacher, you're not going back for a while now, right?"
"Of course." Zhang Yingyuan nodded. "I'll go back during the Chinese New Year, but I stay here during the rest of the year. I'm used to it."
He paused and jokingly said, "I feel now that Australia is far less developed than our country!"
"In that case, how about coming to be a judge at the First Film Festival next week?"
The first film festival that was supposed to start last week was postponed because several participating films were not yet qualified for public screening.
Looking back now, it was really a coincidence.
"Sure." Zhang Yingyuan agreed without hesitation. "Come to think of it, I'm also looking forward to your short film."
Zhou Yiyang laughed dryly. Because his short film was postponed due to the First Film Festival, he had been scolded by netizens recently.
Zhang Yiling also looked up at this time: "I want to see the whole movie too. No matter how much I beg Sister Su Yin, she won't tell me!"
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