Chapter 402： City of God

The Toronto Film Festival just ended. Ronan hosted a special banquet for the crew of "Hero" who returned from Toronto to Los Angeles, and received an invitation from Los Angeles-based Outu Film Investment Company.

They advertised invitations in Hollywood and sent invitations to many film release companies and famous buyers to watch a Brazilian film that won a lot of applause at the Toronto Film Festival. They hoped that these people would be able to make a sale at a later sales event. Great price.

With the support of Embassy Pictures, "Hero" also participated in the competition unit of the Toronto Film Festival. The purpose of promoting the film was basically achieved, but there was no reward in terms of awards.

However, the news that an Oriental science fiction film similar to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was about to be released in North America gradually spread.

Compared to "Hero", which had mixed reviews at the film festival, Ronan won praise for the film that participated in the preview and bidding.

This Brazilian movie is called "City of God".

Since the trial meeting was followed by a bidding meeting, the trial meeting was not held in the theater, but was placed in a huge conference room at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills by the American investor Outu, the film’s investor.

Many companies in the Hollywood industry that are known for distributing independent films have received invitations, such as Summit Entertainment, Embassy Pictures, Fox Searchlight, Miramax, Lionsgate, and the newly established Focus Films, etc., are all being invited Among the ranks.

When Ronan entered the hotel, he met an acquaintance.

"Good afternoon, Navas." Ronan shook hands with Navas, an executive from Lionsgate, "I didn't expect to meet you here."

Navas responded with a smile, and then asked directly: "Ronan, are you here to participate in the trial meeting of Outu Company?"

Ronan admitted: "Yes, I received an invitation, come and have a look."

Navas looked calm, but he was secretly wary. Lionsgate could not ignore the Embassy Pictures when it came to releasing independent films.

"Me too." Navas still smiled and said, "Have you seen this film in Toronto?"

Ronan shook his head: "I went to the UK some time ago and did not attend the Toronto Film Festival."

Navas said: "Let's go over and talk while walking."

Ronan walked with Navas and specifically said: "Although I did not go to the film festival, I also heard some news. It is said that this "City of God" has received extremely high reviews and won the media and critics. Unanimously praised."

Related news has already spread, Navas said directly: "Yes, many companies originally wanted to buy North American copyrights during the film festival, but the praise at the film festival has added a lot of confidence to the producers. And this film The main investor of Outu is Los Angeles-based Outu. They know Hollywood well, so during the film festival there has been no North American copyright transaction. They specifically put it to hold a bidding meeting in Hollywood after the award."

The two entered the large conference room one after another, and many people were already seated in it.

"A special award at the Toronto Film Festival has attracted so many companies." Ronan whispered: "It seems that there will be a fierce competition today."

Navas appeared calm: "Competition must be rational."

The words seemed to be meaningful, as if they were specifically addressed to Ronan.

"Hello, Mr. Anderson. Welcome."

The president of Outu came to greet him and introduced Ronan to a Latino next to him: "This is the director Fernando Merrills from Brazil, the director and producer of "City of God"."

"Fernando." He also introduced Ronan: "This is Ronan Anderson, the owner of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment, whose Embassy Pictures is a famous Hollywood independent film distributor."

Ronan shook hands with Fernando Merrills and greeted a few words. He stepped aside and took the lead in finding a place to sit. Navas, who had greeted the director and investors, followed and sat beside Ronan.

Although Relativity Entertainment and Lionsgate had secretly competed when recruiting the former Fox animation team, these did not show up. It is normal for Hollywood to cooperate and compete, and Ronan and Navas are like things before. It never happened.

"Harvey Weinstein from Miramax is not here. Vice President Javier is here." Navas quickly scanned the people in the conference room: "The bearded man is Owen Carlos from Summit Entertainment, and his bald head is The newly formed focal person, I can’t name it. The black-haired woman is from Fox Searchlight. If I admit it, it’s Cheryl, the director of the selection department..."

Ronan nodded and said softly: "It seems that "City of God" is very important. It may not be a big deal to get it at a low price."

Navas tentatively asked: "Are you going to get a high price?"

Ronan smiled: "I haven't watched the movie yet."

Navas did not test the results, he was still full of vigilance, and once the competition started, he could only rely on bids to speak.

Ronan fell into silence, trying to recall the circumstances of the movie "City of God".

This is undoubtedly a very famous film. It seems to be adapted from a documentary novel. I vaguely remember that it has also won an important Oscar award. It should be the best foreign language film.

If the calculation is not wrong, it is the best foreign language film of the upcoming Oscar.

The specific business data is really no impression at all.

Generally speaking, the North American box office of the best foreign language film that can get the Oscar will not be bad, and tens of millions of dollars should be easy. With the later offline income, the total revenue is not tens of millions of dollars. problem.

According to Ronan's judgment based on the usual circumstances, as long as the copyright price is not too outrageous, there should be room for operation when buying this "City of God".

"Thank you all for coming to the trial meeting." The president of Outu Company said loudly at this time: ""The City of God" is a masterpiece and received unanimous praise during the Toronto Film Festival. Mr. Roger Albert at the film festival After watching this film during the period, I called it thrilling and even horrifying, thinking that "City of God" is the best movie so far this year."

Ronan was unmoved and had too many memories of his previous life. He knew that Roger Albert's comments did not have much commercial reference value.

How much money is spent to participate in the bidding does not depend on the artistic and social significance of "City of God". Ronan has only one reference standard. What is the future commercial value?

The president of Outu said: "You don't need to say much about a good movie, I won't delay everyone from enjoying this masterpiece."

He pushed aside, and beckoned to the staff in the meeting room. The lights quickly turned off, and the picture was lit up on the big screen that had already been hung.

Including Ronan, almost everyone was immersed in the film after seeing the beginning of the film.

The content of the film is indeed a little amazing, even a little scary.

Starting from the film itself, "The City of God" is undoubtedly a very outstanding work.

The film gives people a sharp visual impact. The rapid switching of the lens is like a dagger that is repeatedly sharpened and shines with a dazzling cold light. It simply and directly expresses everything that is worthy of being represented, and it is never muddled.

The director obviously borrowed shooting techniques rarely involved in documentary films, such as tv-style psychedelic colors, high-speed flashes, and sudden freezes.

What is more shocking than the visual image is the direct portrayal of the crime scene in the film.

Murder does not have an exaggerated critical effect in this film, nor is there any hidden implicitness. It just convinces the audience that this city was originally a paradise for criminals and executioners.

The endless plunder and massacre are not only their pleasure, but even constitute the entire connotation of their life value.

This film is a group drama, but the real protagonist is Rio de Janeiro as the background.

Rio de Janeiro is a well-known complex of heaven and hell. The City of God is undoubtedly a portrayal of Rio de Janeiro's slums. Perhaps the reason for realism has made it a breathtaking film.

In his previous life, Ronan had read travel notes written by some Chinese. There are many descriptions about Rio de Janeiro. The beautiful side of this city is very attractive, but the hidden evils make people fearful.

It is said that some tourists saw a group of Brazilian children playing football on the beach against the blue sky and blue sea, and they leaned forward curiously. This group of football kickers, who were only in their early ten years, quickly took out pistols from the sand They robbed them, and after the robbery drove away the tourists, they hid the gun and continued to play...

In fact, many cities in the United States are also very chaotic.

In contrast, the security and social stability in the East are really rare.

You can skewer on the street late at night, and you dare to go home drunk in the early morning, and you don’t have to worry about someone suddenly jumping out and pointing a gun to your forehead when you walk alone in a small alley...

Ronan has watched this film, abandoning the so-called commercial stance, and can only admire the excellent work of "City of God".

This movie is just as beautiful as a prose.

The seemingly scattered pattern tells several stories from the perspective of the third person.

Several protagonists take turns playing, connecting all the stories in a delicate, obvious but hidden way.

Therefore, under the scattered structure, there are more detailed and delicate calculations than straightforward descriptions. There are many small places that only come to mind when I look back.

Many plots are too dramatic. Perhaps the director's intention is to deliberately highlight that everyone's fate is intertwined.

Superb editing, rich plot, and appropriate soundtrack make up a very good film.

No wonder some people in previous lives said that it was shameful to comment on this movie.

But Ronan quickly returned to where he should be after admiring the movie. After all, he is not a critic, but a movie buyer at the moment.

Changing the angle brings a different perspective. The filming technique and editing of this film are more forward-looking, and the content is also very cruel.

Also, this is a Brazilian movie about Rio de Janeiro.

Ronan quietly came down to judge, the bid should be controlled within 10 million U.S. dollars... No, it must be controlled within 8 million U.S. dollars.

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