“The 35th Cannes Film Festival opens on the 14th.

Looking at the three places across the Taiwan Strait, only two works, "The True Story of Ah Q" and "Orphan", were included in the competition, while neither purely Hong Kong films nor Taiwanese films were shortlisted.

Hong Kong films have completed commercial transformation, the market has been upgraded, there are abundant human resources, and the exploration of certain types of films has been very successful. However, they are stuck in one place and do not develop outwards. They just close the door and entertain themselves.

…”

As usual, Chen Qi used an article in Wenhui Po to inform everyone of his return.

Only when the film industry in any place develops to a certain level will it pursue awards and honors. Hong Kong will not pay attention to the three major European exhibitions until the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Chen Qi did not reveal that Tsui Hark was the director of "Orphan", and he still uses a pseudonym for now, but Tsui Hark has decided to go to Cannes with him, sooner or later.

Cheng Long saw the article and contacted him immediately and met in private.

"Hong Kim Bo wants to do a comedy. It's not that I don't want to do a comedy. It's just that his comedy elements are a bit too much, and I don't think I'm suitable. You said you want to make a big story, and I have some inspiration, but I can't think of anything specific."

"What inspiration do you have? Tell me about it?" Chen Qi was very interested.

"The United Kingdom and Argentina are at war. I wonder if there can be a battle between the two forces as a background?"

"Okay! Then what?"

"Then it disappeared. My inspiration only ends here..."

Cheng Long spread his hands.

Chen Qi thought for a while and said: "You are confused about your identity. You don't want to continue the routine of a gangster boy learning skills and taking revenge, but you can't think of a new identity setting."

"Absolutely right!"

Cheng Long's eyes widened and he clapped his hands and said: "I admire educated people the most. I haven't studied much and can't express myself, so you just said it. That's it. I want to do modern drama, but I don't know what I will become, uh,

You know which role is better."

"Easy!"

Chen Qi didn't take it seriously and casually said: "You play the role of a policeman!"

"police?"

Cheng Long blinked his eyes. He didn't feel it at first, but the more he thought about it, the more he understood it. That's right! The identity of a police officer represents natural justice and will not damage the image. He is born to fight against those evil forces and can also use his own actions to his advantage...

…

Chen Qi didn't want to write a script for them. He just reminded them of the key points. The two sides were not in a friendly relationship, they were just using each other.

It was not convenient for him to stay for a long time, so he left after saying that. Suddenly he paused and turned around and said, "By the way, I made a prediction for you before, don't forget it."

"predict?"

"You will have a son this year!"

Chen Qi emphasized emphatically, leaving Cheng Long, who looked confused, and stepped away.

After leaving the door, he scratched his head: When we really have a son, Cheng Long won't suspect that I have an affair with Lin Fengjiao, right? Prince Long was aborted before he was born?

Alas!

He trembled, but it's none of my business, I just want to have fun.

Hong Kong people are superstitious. If this happens, Cheng Long may be full of confidence in himself.

…………

As the Cannes Film Festival approaches, the travel list is finalized.

Chen Qi, Xiao Mo, Xiao Geng plus a company executive, that's four people. Fu Qi has a few subordinates there, also four people.

There were only two actors, Qiu Shuzhen and Liu Xuehua, which were too few. After all, "Orphan" was shortlisted, so it had a strong lineup. Chen Qi suggested that Ed Harris and Amy Madigan be invited to participate.

Because "Life is Beautiful" is also looking for these two couples, so they have to cooperate.

The original version of "Life is Beautiful" beautified the concentration camps so much that it looked like a fairy tale. For example, in order to prevent the child's soul from being hurt, the male protagonist lied to him that it was all a game.

There are so many people living in the same room, but there is no reaction at all. They all look like NPCs.

But there happened to be a roommate who took the initiative to help the male protagonist cover up his lies. That’s not to say that he couldn’t lie, but at least there had to be a reason, or some psychological description, right? Why did he help the male protagonist?

There is nothing, it seems that the male protagonist has decided to turn the concentration camp into a game, and the whole world is cooperating with him.

Chen Qi's "Life Is Beautiful" has a political purpose, and naturally he wants to add drama to the Americans. Ed Harris and his wife played the roommates, showing cynicism, eccentricity, and half-truths to expose this lie.

But gradually, they were moved by the parents' love for their children. At a certain critical moment, they took the initiative to help cover up the lie and even helped protect the children...

Sino-US friendship is here!

…

Los Angeles.

What Hollywood is paying the most attention to right now is "E.T.," which will be released in June. After "Jaws" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Spielberg seems to be the director best at making commercial films.

But these have nothing to do with the countless young actors floating around in Los Angeles.

In the evening, in the rented apartment, Amy was making a pot of potato soup in the kitchen.

The recipe is very simple. Potatoes, onions, and cream are crackled together, then seasoned and cooked. It is usually eaten with bread, and she also prepared some peas and beef.

I worked a job in Hong Kong last year and earned a total of US$40,000. The two of them were very satisfied.

But I have little memory of the film and have almost forgotten it. Now their careers are developing steadily and they continue to take on some small-budget films. Occasionally, they are approached by mid-level producers, but unfortunately they are not chosen.

I am happiest when my income is stable and I can establish myself in Los Angeles.

"Honey!"

She heard the sound of the door opening, turned her head, saw Ed coming back, hugged him and kissed him, and said with a smile: "I have some wonderful news for you. I received a new invitation today."

"etc!"

Ed interrupted her with a strange expression: "I also received a new invitation."

The atmosphere suddenly became silent.

After a moment, Amy said: "It won't be like last time, right?"

"I think so! Those Chinese people are really interesting. They seem to be targeting both of us."

"No, no, you should think this way. It was our performance last time that impressed them, so we invited them a second time and gave them an extra $3,000. For this reason, I decided to agree to them."

"Okay, okay, this price is indeed very sincere."

Ed shrugged and added: "Speaking of which, I also received an invitation to participate in a film festival. The film we shot in Hong Kong was shortlisted for Cannes, and we were invited to attend the premiere together."

"That's fine, I heard the beaches in Cannes are great!"

"Then we've decided?"

"certainly!"

…………

Two flowers bloom, one on each side.

"Boom!"

"Dirty—dirty—"

Near June, in early summer, a train from Beijing to Xi'an was traveling slowly on the railway track.

One of the carriages is truly star-studded.

The director Cheng Yin of "Xi'an Incident", the director Shui Hua of "Sorrow", the heroine Li Xiuming and the supporting actress Zhang Jinling of "Xu Mao and His Daughters", as well as Gong Xue, Li Lianlian, Ji Chunhua, Wang Qun and Huang Qiuyan of "Tai Chi"

, Ge Chunyan and his party.

The ones at the back are performing martial arts as special guests.
Chapter completed!