Chapter 326： kind

May 20, the day of departure.

Lehmann packs his bags and prepares to go back to Cannes.

The only companions are Thomas and Hilary Swank.

Ryan originally wanted to follow, but this guy had already gone back for a vacation last time. In addition, the company was busy with business affairs. Lehman left again, and he lacked management personnel. He had no choice but to stay and watch "home". It is estimated that he is drinking bitter coffee in the office, listening to work, and signing grants.

As for why only the heroine follows the lead actor.

Or because it was not a big deal to go this time, and Mr. Eastwood had already gone to Cannes in advance.

When the girl was bored because she couldn't get a job, she was very happy to accept Lehman's invitation.

As for the things that need to be prepared, except for a few changes of clothes, it is a copy plate of "Million Dollar Baby".

It's the final version of the movie, the soundtrack, the narration, the subtitles... it's all slowly made during the days of Lyman and Thomas and Ryan.

Of course, the copy disc is in the hands of the people at Warner, who are also responsible for all matters of the film exhibition.

At 1:30 in the afternoon, the three arrived at Paris International Airport by plane, and then took a car to their destination.

Arrived at Cannes, Lehmann felt very relaxed.

Everything in front of him is still so familiar.

Since he came here, he has been to Venice, many cities in the United States, and also to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other places to take pictures, but he has not felt much. Only Cannes can make him feel physically and mentally. Comfortable. Anyway, it's a weird feeling.

Full of intimacy.

When I got home, everything was the same as when I left.

This time of year is also the time when there are the most tourists.

It was lively and lively, and the topic of discussion was mostly movies.

It can be said that the Cannes Film Festival has deeply influenced this seaside town. Dive deep into the culture and blood of the city.

Never before has a place attracted so many tourists with one name.

People from all over the world gathered here from all over the world.

But the funny thing is that everyone rushed here with their love and devotion to movies, but they didn't know that in the eyes of some people, it was just a business.

After all, Cannes said that the selection of films is fair, but there are generally only two kinds of people who can participate in the exhibition.

One is the direct line cultivated in Cannes, such as Lehmann.

The other is the works mainly promoted by newcomers or powerful film companies, which are alternative direct lineages, or rely on relationships or connections, or their own influence.

In short, no matter how good the quality of the film and the novelty of the performance, there is no way to get a chance to participate in the exhibition. On the contrary, it is still possible for the group of stubborn judges in Berlin to support a filmmaker who "has nothing".

After all, Cannes is so valuable right now.

In terms of data alone, there are more than 1,300 films registered this year, which may eventually enter the main unit, and no more than 60 films will compete for the grand prize, including leftover awards such as film critics and media reviews.

The organizers of Cannes like to keep their attention.

In order to have attention, great directors and great productions are naturally essential. This is also the reason why Cannes compromised Hollywood. You see, the Berlin Film Festival has not played itself off. In recent years, award-winning works will be forgotten without even a sound.

On the other hand, Cannes and Oscar, one by one, will build momentum, and this is how they are today.

So, to put it a bit harsher, the quota for the exhibition was actually pre-determined from the beginning. Before the film festival came, it was all divided up by those who needed it. Occasionally left a little bit, and it was recommended by local directors or seniors. The newcomer, how can there be other opportunities to get ahead?

If you want to go to a first-class film festival to brush your face, do you have a pass, my friend?

The new work of the great director, the local power, the recommendation of the weighty predecessors, the filming is too good, only these four options can be selected, and nothing else.

Therefore, a director with no background, with a completely unfamiliar work, going through the normal registration process, and then thinking of being shortlisted for the main competition in Cannes, is basically dreaming.

Lehmann woke up from this dream as early as when he signed up for Venice.

Even if he now has all four options, he is properly blessed, and he is happy, not because he is happy about how hard his backstage is, but simply the joy of returning home.

He has passed the time to prove himself with awards.

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Cannes in May, the weather is just right.

The warm, not-so-warm sunshine made the movie palace even more dazzling.

The seagull flapped its wings and squinted at the crowd surging below.

In fact, today is already the second day after the opening of the film festival.

Lehmann missed the opening ceremony and heard that the opening film was "Bad Education" directed by a Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar.

It's a pity that, that day, I was exhausted by boat and car, and I really didn't have the spirit to watch it.

He didn't follow him to the hotel, but instead slept in his not-so-spacious apartment for the night.

The golden light from the skylight illuminated the room slowly.

Such light woke Lyman.

He half sat up and leaned against the head of the bed, his face in a trance.

Jet lag is a headache. Yesterday, during the day, he was so tired that he went to bed early, but at night, he couldn't sleep without knowing what time it was in the morning.

After dawdling for a long time, I finally forced myself to fall asleep, but I felt like I just lay down, and the day is bright again.

He scratched his hair, rubbed his face, and looked at the clock on the wall.

Tick ​​by ticking, it was already past nine o'clock in the morning.

At this point, it's time to wake up.

Although it was very uncomfortable, Lehman still stood up to brush his teeth and wash his face.

After Meimei had a breakfast, she recovered.

Cannes is not big, and the community is more concentrated. The location of his apartment is only ten minutes away from the Film Palace.

After Laiman finished his breakfast, he walked over slowly.

The people at Warner Bros. are still discussing with the organizers about the screening, mainly arranging the theater and the time slot for the screening.

In fact, it’s similar to a theater screening. Some of the theaters built in Cannes have more seats and good locations, while others are a bit shabby, and the capacity of the audience is relatively much less. a concept.

Of course, Ryman doesn't need to pay attention to these things, that's what the publisher should do.

Warner's experience in this area is not too rich, and they are quite skilled in the smoothness and operation of participating in film festivals. Perhaps only Europa Films, which occupies a favorable location, can overwhelm the world of Cannes.

Come on over here, Lehmann was on the phone with Luc Besson.

People's "Very Trafficker" has brought more than 4.6 million income to Lehmann, it is time to say thank you.