Instead of focusing on the experiences of "stereotyped China" that are curious and contradictory, we should restore the spicy and satirical nature of the original work as much as possible.

After an internal screening, the lights in the screening room lit up. Zhang Yimou was a little nervous. He wondered whether "Qiu Ju's lawsuit" would be recognized by Lin Chaoyang's original work and whether it would be recognized by Tao Yushu, the boss.

"What do you think of Kaige?" Tao Yushu did not comment at the first time, but asked Chen Kaige next to him.

"It's quite interesting." As soon as Chen Kaige spoke, he felt condescending and giving advice to the country. After the success of "Farewell My Concubine", he regained his confidence in Zhang Yimou.

"This documentary style shooting technique is a fresh attempt, representing a modern film aesthetic view, Yimou has re-understood the characters, stories, life and society.

The shots in the movie have a wild, vigorous vitality, which is a bit similar to returning to nature.

This is exactly in line with the essence of Uncle Lin’s original work. Realistic literary works should have such wildness!”

Piaogui Piao, but Chen Kaige said everything on the point. Zhang Yimou nodded, "Kege said it really well,

Thank you, thank you!"

Chen Kaige smiled generously, "Uncle Lin's original work, in line with the quality of the movie, Yimou, you will definitely be back with the Golden Lion Award this time!"

His words were explicitly to praise Zhang Yimou, but in fact they were flattering Lin Chaoyang.

"The winning ability is only part of the award, sometimes it depends on luck!" Lin Chaoyang said, and then said to Zhang Yimou: "The film was well shot."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yimou's back could not help but straighten. In his opinion, a hundred words of praise from the outside world were not as good as a word of praise from Lin Chaoyang.

With Lin Chaoyang's words, he felt more confident.

Not only because Lin Chaoyang is the original author of "Qiu Ju's lawsuit", but also because of his deep-rooted admiration for Lin Chaoyang.

After the movie was screened, others also expressed their opinions on the movie, and their evaluation was optimistic. Everyone agreed that the movie's level was sufficient.

Yu Yuxi is now the second-in-command of Lin's Film Distribution Department, specializing in participating in the exhibitions of various films at home and abroad.

For many years, she has been deeply involved in the three major international film festivals in Europe, and has dealt with many secondary film festivals.

During this period, she has learned a lot of information about this Venice International Film Festival. Including "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", a total of 23 films were shortlisted for the main competition unit.

But the competition is not fierce, and there is no real shortlist of works by major directors, so she is optimistic about Zhang Yimou's exhibition path.

"There have always been a surprise in the film festival, otherwise how did young directors like Yimou and others come forward? You shouldn't be careless!" said Tao Yushu.

When attending a film festival, the quality of the movie is important, but public relations are also important.

Yu Yuxi's face became solemn as he listened to Tao Yushu's words, "I understand."

Tao Yushu's face softened slightly, and he arranged to invite everyone to dinner tonight.

More than a week later, good news came from Italy.

"Qiu Ju's Lawsuit" won the Golden Lion Award at this Venice Film Festival with an undisputed number of judges.

At the same time, Gong Li also won the Best Actress Award for her outstanding performance in the film, becoming the first Chinese actress to win the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival.

"Qiu Ju's Sue" also set a record for the Venice Film Festival and became the first film to win two grand prizes.

Over the years, Lin's Film has produced and produced films that have made great achievements in the three major international film festivals in Europe.

Moreover, the company's strength is not the same as that of the past. Good news came, and the company was filled with joy, but there was no Meng Lang.

For film companies, a Golden Lion Award is not only a rare honor, but also a real benefit, not to mention that this is Zhang Yimou's second trophy with the highest honor of the three major European film festivals.

Everyone knows that there are not many mainland film directors, and Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige are the ones Lin Tai valued the most.

The two of them did not disappoint Mrs. Lin's trust. Over the years, they have won three Golden Lion and Golden Bear trophys, and there are more honors from other second-rate ones.

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This time Zhang Yimou won the Golden Lion Award, everyone understood that he had embarked on the path of master and had a vaguely detached position in Lin's Film and even the Asian film industry.

The most intuitive example is the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, which was also held in September, because it was participating in the Venetian Film Festival.

The crew of "Qiu Ju Fighting a Lawsuit" did not go alone, but the jury awarded the best film to "Qiu Ju Fighting a Lawsuit".

The Asia-Pacific Film Festival, also known as the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, was first founded in 1954 by the Asia-Pacific Film Producers Alliance.

In 2019, it is held in member states and member regions every year.

However, due to ideological reasons in the early years, China has never been invited, but instead Xiangjiang and Wandao became its members.

After Tao Yushu learned about this situation a few years ago, he signed up for Lin's Film's films every year, especially the films of Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige, which never missed them once.

She looks down on third-rate film festivals like the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, but it does not prevent her from causing trouble to the hostile forces.

Aren’t you not allowing Chinese films to participate in the exhibition? I just participated, what can you do to me?

The movies of Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige can be killed at the three major European film festivals and participate in the competition for the highest honor. It is naturally a dimensional reduction blow to participate in the Asia-Pacific Film Festival.

If the organizer does not give the award, he will lose his credibility. If he gives the award, he will also be slapping himself in the face.

Tao Yushu played this trick very beautifully. In the past two years, Lin's Film only won a few scrap awards for films. This year, the organizers finally couldn't bear the pressure.

Not only did "Qiu Ju's lawsuit" win the Best Picture and Best Director, Leslie Cheung also won the Best Actor with "Farewell My Concubine".

In addition to being the best actress, Lin's Film's films have almost won important awards at this Asia-Pacific Film Festival.

Shi Nansheng, who led the team to attend the film festival, called Tao Yushu from Seoul to report the good news, but received an puzzling instruction.

"In the future, Lin's Film will no longer participate in the Asia-Pacific Film Festival."

Shi Nansheng was very confused and couldn't help asking, "Madam Lin, why?"

"It's nothing. I just want to tell them that they were able to win the award before because our Lin family didn't come. When we came, the award was ours.

Not participating now is for their own good, so that they won’t even find any awards in the future!”

Feeling the domineering aura in Tao Yushu's words, Shi Nansheng was full of admiration.

She felt that although she was already a well-known figure in the Hong Kong film industry, she might never have the domineering aura like Mrs. Lin.

“Yes, I understand.

Two days later, Shi Nansheng brought people back to Xiangjiang from Seoul. What surprised Tao Yushu was that she brought her back to Tao Yushu during this trip.

"Teacher Lin, this is director Ang Lee from Bay Island."

After Shi Nansheng's introduction, Tao Yushu learned that this time Ang Lee took his directorial debut "Pushing Hands" to attend the Asia-Pacific Film Festival.

The movie shines at the Bay Island Golden Horse Awards last year. According to the normal historical trajectory, "Pushing Hands"

He should win the Best Picture Award at the Asia Pacific Film Festival.

But unfortunately, Ang Lee met Zhang Yimou in his childhood, which resulted in no success in the exhibition.

Shi Nansheng and Ang Lee met at the film festival. After chatting, they found that they all knew friends.

Ang Lee is a friend of Wu Nianzhen, a screenwriter of "The City of Sadness", and Wu Nianzhen happens to know Anhua Xu again.

Shi Nansheng was good at socializing. Seeing that Li An looked worried, he asked him what he had to worry about, and Li An told him about his thoughts.

His debut work "Pushinger" invested NT$13.5 million, which is approximately HK$3.6 million.

The funds were provided by Bay Island China Film. Although it shone at the Golden Horse Awards, the box office performance after the movie was released was mediocre, winning only NT$18 million. China Film, which was responsible for the investment, also lost a lot.

There are Zhongying in the mainland, and Zhongying in the Bay Island, but the full name of this Zhongying is Central Film Industry Co., Ltd.

Recently, Ang Lee is going to film his new film "Wedding Banquet". Wandao Zhongchao proposed an investment budget of NT$8 million and would also invest half of it with Ang Lee, which means they are only willing to invest NT$4 million.

For the remaining money, Wandao Zhongying asked Ang Lee to find a way for him.

But in fact, according to Ang Lee's estimate, the cost of "Wedding Banquet" requires at least NT$20 million, and the funding gap is huge.

Like Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee has a face full of bitterness and deep hatred.

Tao Yushu couldn't help laughing as he listened to his complaints, "These people in Wandao are really petty!"

Ang Lee looked wrong, Tao Yu apologized in writing and explained: "I'm not talking about you, I just can't stand the people from the Wandao News Bureau."

When it was first established, the Wandao News Bureau and the Hong Kong-Kowloon Free Association caused trouble for Lin's Pictures.

Although times have changed, Tao Yushu doesn't mind causing trouble for them.

She then said, "How much is the funding gap now?"

"16 million."

"Didn't you just say 20 million?"

"There's the Zhongying side-"

Tao Yushu waved his hand and said, "I'll give you 25 million yuan, and the funds on the Bay Island are no longer needed. The talents he trains are reluctant to spend money. How can he retain talents like them?"

NT$25 million, or more than HK$6 million, is included in Lin's Pictures. Tao Yushu, a movie invested in this way, doesn't even care much about it.

Ang Lee saw such a generous financial supporter for the first time, and he didn't know what to say for a moment. He held it in a while before saying, "Thank you, Mrs. Lin!"

Tao Yushu asked: "Is there anything else I need to solve?"

Ang Lee hesitated: "There is Zhongying's side--"

"Did you sign a contract with them?"

"No." Ang Lee shook his head.

"Then what else are there to worry about? They don't pay for it!"
Chapter completed!