Chapter 60: Ginger is still old and spicy

The 58th Venice International Film Festival was held from August 29 to September 8. Cao Yang's film was scheduled to premiere on September 5.

At the premiere, Cao Yang thought the foreigners he knew would not come to avoid suspicion. Where did he think people didn't care about these at all.

Half an hour before the film started, Chen Guo and Xun Ge'er, who came to support, had just sat down, and the two were still sighing that Cao Yang's premiere was placed in a theater of more than 500 people. It was really bold.

Just whispering, they saw a group of people walk into the theater, followed by many reporters.

The leader was an Italian handsome old man, who looked very imposing.

"That is Jury President Nanni Moretti."

Chen Guo was stunned, and then said in a tone full of envy.

"Jury President?"

Xun Ge'er widened her eyes, her mouth slightly open, looking surprised.

Does Cao Yang have such a big face? The Jury President came to the premiere in person.

Hey, at the premiere in Berlin last time, it seemed that Xie Fei also went with the Jury President at that time.

"I only recognize Taylor Hackford among the few people following behind. He is also a member of this year's jury." Chen Guo sighed.

Look at this lineup, it's really enviable.

Cao Yang went over to exchange pleasantries. He was already familiar with Nanni Moretti during the gathering before. Foreigners don't understand what low-key is at all.

Look at the people Nanni Moretti introduced.

Taylor Hackford, American director, once directed "Dolores Claiborne" and "The Devil's Advocate," jury member.

Jeanne Balibar, French actress, jury member.

Cecilia Roth, Argentine actress, jury member.

Vibeke Windeløv, Danish film producer, jury member.

Counting Nanni Moretti, there are seven jury members at the Venice Film Festival this year, and five came this time.

Moreover, Cao Yang also noticed a detail he hadn't thought of before: there are seven people in the jury, and there are actually three women. For a female director or a film with a female theme, this is definitely a good message.

If there are no spokespersons for the Venice official among these people, as long as they unite, there will be fun to watch.

However, as long as Venice Film Festival Chairman Alberto Barbera is not confused, among the seven people in the jury, at least two or three represent the official will.

This year, so many female judges were invited. It seems that Marco Muller was right. Alberto Barbera just wanted to support that female director from the third brother's house.

Cao Yang let these people take their seats, and before he could think about Nanni Moretti's intention, he saw Marco Muller bring several organizing committee members.

"That is Marco Muller, the Venice Film Festival artistic director who was promoted at the beginning of the year. He is the third person in the film festival, responsible for the entire film festival's selection work, and has been responsible for Asian selection before."

Chen Guo muttered in a low voice. He envied Cao Yang again. This connection is really wide.

Xun Ge'er covered her mouth with her hand. This is the real power figure in Venice. The jury members will change every year, but the official third person will not change every year.

"Cao Dao's face is really big."

Chen Guo nodded with a complicated expression. Even if Wong Kar-wai came, he might not necessarily have this connection in Venice, right?

They were all old acquaintances. After exchanging pleasantries, Cao Yang led several people to their seats.

Old Ma suddenly said in Chinese in a low voice: "Before the screening, briefly talk about the topic of domestic violence. After the film ends, call for the protection of women's rights and dignity in front of the media."

Cao Yang nodded thoughtfully. When the time was almost up, Cao Yang walked onto the stage with a microphone.

"Hello everyone, I am the director of this film, Cao Yang. Before the film is officially screened, I have a few words to say. Domestic violence, whether in Europe or around the world, is a widespread problem with far-reaching influence.

According to a statistical report, the victims of domestic violence in Europe increased by 8% last year compared to the previous year. This is a terrible number.

It is not just a cold number in statistics, but more women were beaten, hurt, intimidated, or even murdered by their so-called husbands, boyfriends, and partners last year. What a terrible phenomenon!

It is happening around your relatives and friends. Our vast number of women must unite, establish mutual aid organizations, and firmly say no to this practice that violates humanity!

I sincerely hope that through my film, more women will learn to resist and be brave enough to resist. That will be my greatest original intention! Thank you everyone."

If someone asks Cao Yang how he knows the 8% number, heh, how could he possibly know? Anyway, domestic violence in Europe is increasing year by year. As for the specific amount, who cares.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

The audience who paid for tickets to watch the film did not resent Cao Yang's speech, but instead clapped hard one by one.

This probably has something to do with the film theme written when the official introduced this film: resist domestic violence, return more dignity to women.

Therefore, many of those who bought tickets to watch the film were female audiences.

!

Especially those few female judges, who stood up excitedly and took the lead in clapping enthusiastically. As expected of actors and producers, they know how to become the focus of reports in front of reporters.

"Cao Dao spoke really well." Xun Ge'er's hands were red from clapping.

Chen Guo nodded thoughtfully. It seems that this young director is very good at shooting films from a female perspective.

The film started screening. As the plot unfolded, the female lead, who was expressionless and dead-hearted, began to have emotional fluctuations little by little following the male lead's pace.

The film was halfway through, and the audience hadn't heard any lines from the male and female leads.

"No lines?"

Xun Ge'er was confused. Is Yu Feihong's acting okay? It seems that from the original performance of expressionless, to now, there is a little emotional exposure. Is the acting okay?

Then, with the advancement of the plot, Yu Feihong's change could be easily seen. She was no longer that wooden person, but began to have flesh and blood, and had seven emotions and six desires.

"Full of tension."

Chen Guo said next to Xun Ge'er, "This actress is amazing, smooth and flowing, without a bit of rigidity or deliberation."

Bastard!

Xun Ge'er's psychological ups and downs were too great at this time, and she didn't know who she was scolding.

From the initial looking down, to gradual appreciation, then to a little pressure, and finally wanting to scold people.

This woman Yu Feihong is not a good person!

Xun Ge'er thought she was still too naive, and was praised by a few words and couldn't tell east from west. With such acting skills, how could she be embarrassed to say that her acting skills were not good!

Bad woman!

She wanted to lower her vigilance and not let herself treat her as a competitor.

With the acting skills Yu Feihong showed in the film, Xun Ge'er admitted that it was possible to do it, but it was very difficult.

It is estimated that it takes wholehearted investment, and then grinding it over and over again. The director and actors must have enough time and patience to possibly act like this.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

After the film was finished, the applause sounded again, this time lasting longer.

"Who is this male actor? The acting is amazing!"

Chen Guo muttered to himself: "And the film, the director really put in great effort, using so many lens languages to narrate. No, I have to watch it a few more times. There are many places where I always feel that there are still foreshadowings buried."

When the applause stopped, Cao Yang went on stage again.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 61 =====