Chapter 33

In the afternoon, the film festival official website announced the first batch of works entering the main competition unit.

Led by the opening film *The Wild Child*, a total of 12 films appeared on the official website list.

Among them, Gu Changwei's *Kong Que* is at the forefront.

*Mental Hospital*, *Ghost*, *The Life Aquatic*...

Seeing the last one, Lin Nan jumped up happily. The second to last was *Return to Dust*.

Just when Lin Nan was excited and at a loss, Li Yang's phone arrived.

"Lin Nan, congratulations, entered the competition unit."

According to the time difference, the sun had just risen in Berlin. Li Yang really kept an eye on this matter for Lin Nan.

"Thank you Brother Li for your help. See you in Berlin in a few days. Let's get together then."

Hanging up the phone, Lin Nan hesitated for a while holding the phone.

Finally, he chose to send a text message. "*Return to Dust* entered the competition unit. I am going to Berlin with the crew. Remember to cheer for me."

Wanted to call Liu Yifei, but was afraid that Liu's mother would answer, which was very embarrassing. *Return of the Condor Heroes* is still being filmed intensely, and the mobile phone is mostly in Liu's mother's hands. Text messages are fine, it doesn't matter if you see it, just treat it as communication between classmates.

Turned around and sent a message using Penguin. She will reply when she sees it.

After sending the message, Lin Nan started calling again. Since he has entered the competition unit, the leads have the necessity to go.

Called Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli one after another. Both were very happy. Entering means there is a possibility of winning an award. As the male and female leads, they will definitely not miss it.

That evening, the news appeared about the Berlin Film Festival. Gu Changwei and Lin Nan both entered the main competition unit.

"Lin Nan rushes for awards for the first time, entering the final circle."

"Best cinematographer Gu Changwei directs his first film, entering the Berlin competition unit."

"Hundred-million-yuan director Lin Nan, advancing to Berlin."

"*Kong Que* crew, behind-the-scenes black material..."

Originally planned to go to Berlin with China Film people, but now Lin Nan has to change his plan. He has to go to Berlin with Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli.

Since *Return to Dust* was invested by Lin Nan himself, he must work harder for this Berlin trip.

From the moment the official list of entries was announced, film merchants around the world would focus their attention here.

Lin Nan needs to rush to Berlin in advance.

Although it is during the winter vacation, the department leaders still called Lin Nan to praise and cheer, looking forward to his gains.

And joked, "If you can win an award, I'll pull a banner for you then."

During the call, text messages and Penguin messages didn't stop, Liu Yifei would cheer for him every day, and occasionally call.

There are also Tang Yan, Bai Baihe, Wen Zhang, etc. from the Drama Academy. Whether familiar or not, they are all familiar at this moment!

Familiar ones are text messages, and most of those who are not very familiar are Penguin.

It was not easy for the leader to hang up the phone, and Zhu Yawen called again. Lin Nan decisively hung up and called Liu Yifei.

"The school leader's phone kept talking, so you couldn't get in." Lin Nan explained first. Fortunately, the opposite is a knowledgeable person.

"Never mind, never mind. I won't blame you. If the crew wasn't too rushed, I would want to go to Berlin to see. I haven't participated in a film festival yet, and it's Berlin."

Liu Yifei sounded in a very good mood, perhaps Lin Nan's attitude made her very satisfied.

"Mom and Godfather said they would hold an adulthood ceremony for me this year." Liu Yifei said to Lin Nan, her tone revealing playfulness.

Lin Nan recalled her appearance when they first met. "When I first saw you, you still had a little baby fat. It's been three years..."

"Say it again, I will definitely beat you when I go back."

"Don't say it, don't say it." Lin Nan smiled and recognized the advice.

"Still that sentence, don't be too serious when filming. If you are tired or hurt, rest. Health is the most important, you know?"

"I know." Liu Yifei answered simply, but Lin Nan knew that she would still work hard when she should work hard. No matter what the outside world said, she just wanted to film her own play well, even if she was wronged or hurt.

Reluctantly hung up the phone, the other side was urging makeup...

Lin Nan and Li Baotian, Jiang Wenli prepared to set off on the 27th. China Film miraculously also advanced, and the two teams set off together.

Berlin International Film Festival is the European three major film festivals, and also one of the world's three major international film festivals.

Known for its focus on politics and social reality, the Berlin Film Festival attracts a huge number of film people and works to participate every year. The two-week time aims to strengthen the communication of film workers from all countries and promote the improvement of film art level.

Actually, to be more realistic, this is a place where art gathers, and also a place where fame and profit are born.

Lin Nan and his party were chatting and laughing on the plane, full of expectations for this Berlin trip. Although they all said that they would do their best and listen to fate, the excitement in their hearts could not be hidden.

Han Sanping is not far from truly taking the position, and this time he is leading the team again.

Lin Nan and Gu Changwei are the only two seed players in China, and the hope is not small.

Lin Nan initially proposed to let Li Yu come over together, but was refused by Li Baotian, saying that instead of coming out for a stroll, it is better to run more crews and polish acting skills.

Jiang Wenli didn't say much, squinting to rest, Lin Nan and others tried not to disturb her.

*Kong Que* entered the competition unit, the heroine is Zhang Jingchu; *Return to Dust* also entered the competition unit, the heroine is Jiang Wenli.

And the gossip about Jiang Wenli making a scene in the *Kong Que* crew was spread widely at that time. This time the two films competed in the competition unit at the same time, and this news was turned over by unscrupulous media again.

It is conceivable that Jiang Wenli is not in a good mood.

The husband brought the scandal mistress and the original wife to compete in the same field in Berlin. Lin Nan could imagine how domestic entertainment news would write, it was definitely watching the fun and not afraid of big things.

This is the second time Lin Nan has come to Berlin. Last time it was in a hurry, mainly because Li Yang called him to play, as an investor in *Blind Shaft*.

This time Lin Nan came with his own work, and his mentality was different.

Every year during the film festival, it is the hottest time for hotels and other accommodation and tourism places.

China Film's relevant departments have been wandering in various film festivals for years. This time they said they would help Lin Nan and others book hotels, but were refused by Lin Nan, because Li Yang had already booked them.

Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli both brought assistants, after all, they were going abroad.

Out of the airport, Lin Nan saw the people picking up the plane, three black Mercedes, headed by Li Yang who hadn't seen for a long time.

"Li Laoshi, Sister Wenli, this is Director Li Yang."

"Know, *Blind Shaft*, I saw it at school, very good." Li Baotian said.

Jiang Wenli smiled and shook hands.

"Li Laoshi, Ms. Jiang." Li Yang greeted.

And hugged Lin Nan, "Get in the car, take you to the hotel where you stay."

Lin Nan sat in Li Yang's car, Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli got into the two cars behind.

Three cars drove away from the airport.

Li Yang looked at Lin Nan and was very moved. "Two years ago, you were still a newcomer actor who had just started, and two years later, you are already a big director with rising fame. I feel that my two years have lived on a dog."

Being banned for five years in China really made Li Yang very uncomfortable. He stayed outside for almost two years and didn't go back.

"Brother Li is serious. You are working very smoothly here. Wait two years for the time to be up, it will be fine. Jiang Wen is not doing actor for five years, recently the time is up, I heard that he is preparing a new film."

Listening to Lin Nan's comfort, Li Yang nodded. "Don't mention this, let's talk about you this time."

Li Yang paused. "I watched your film, very good, it's the taste Berlin likes, although it's a film that passed the review, but whether it can be publicly screened on a large scale is hard to say, right?"

Li Yang said the truth. Film is not just successful in project review, and being able to film and being able to screen are two things.

"China Film promised to help. If it doesn't work, I will find the teachers and leaders in the school. Besides, policies are slowly opening up..."

Lin Nan said it didn't matter, but in fact, he was already making plans in his heart.

Li Yang smiled bitterly. "Maybe you are luckier than us."

Arrived at the hotel, settled the luggage, Lin Nan and Li Yang went to the film festival-related departments.

As one of the works in the competition unit, the *Return to Dust* crew needs to sign in with the organizer. Lin Nan must be in the film festival address book, otherwise if there is any news or notification, it will not be easy to contact.

Film people from all over the world gathered here, film posters were densely posted, and there were film festival brochures.

"Is it a bit face-blind? Get used to it slowly, they look at us the same way."

Seeing Lin Nan's embarrassment, Li Yang smiled.

"Are those blond-haired and blue-eyed from Hollywood?" Lin Nan didn't take it for granted and asked.

"You only know these few." Li Yang complained.

Lin Nan only recognized these few faces, and still recognized them in movies.

"Should I also put a stand in the exhibition hall?"

Lin Nan saw that many films had promotional stands here.

"Films that entered, the organizer will help promote. These are all here to sell films, and promotion depends on the producer. This is also a place where film merchants like to wander."

There are many films participating, and Lin Nan would definitely be dazzled if he were a film merchant.

Films from various countries, different customs, different skin colors and languages can be seen here.

"I should have come out to stroll more with you when *Blind Shaft* was there." Lin Nan regretted.

Learned a lesson this time, and must do a good job of preparation when participating in foreign film festivals in the future.

Lin Nan's time in Berlin is not late. In the next few days, many crews and film people will rush to Berlin.

There are many films participating, and many have rented screening halls. During this period, Lin Nan was rubbing movies here, and Li Baotian and Jiang Wenli also joined the team, the former learning other directors' lenses and thinking, the latter observing the acting techniques of actors in excellent films, all very fulfilling.

China Film holds the import power and also frequently enters and exits various exhibition halls recently.

Domestic media arriving in Berlin, except for official media, Lin Nan also saw the figure of internet media.

Sohu interviewed the *Kong Que* group. Gu Changwei admitted that there are too many good films this time, and competition is inevitable. He will treat it with a normal heart.

Gu Changwei is a photographer by origin, has been in charge of *King of Children*, *Red Sorghum*, and *In the Heat of the Sun*, won the Golden Rooster and Golden Horse Best Cinematography, and was nominated for the Oscar Best Cinematography for *Farewell My Concubine*.

Following Zhang Yimou's footsteps, Gu Changwei's first film as a director is *Kong Que*. The industry also has high expectations for this film.