Chapter 78

After running the premiere activities in the eight major cities, the next step is just to expose it from time to time, or accept TV interviews, or post some press releases online, or let traditional print media report some news to maintain the heat.

During this time, Cao Yang also participated in several seminars, some of which were national in nature, some were academic, and some were association-based.

Cao Yang didn't know what was going on, but he suddenly became a member of the China Film Directors Association and was invited to attend several meetings.

He remembered not applying, and no one notified him to write an application, so how did he become a member of the Directors Association?

Isn't it said that the Directors Association is not easy to join?

Then Old Tian told him that the China Film Directors Association elected a new leadership body at the second association annual meeting in 1997.

President, Wu Yigong, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy Directorial Department.

Vice President, Xie Fei, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy Directorial Department, professor at the Beijing Film Academy.

Vice President, Teng Wenji, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy Directorial Department.

Vice President, Zhang Yimou, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy Photography Department.

Secretary-General, Zheng Dongtian, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy Directorial Department, professor at the Beijing Film Academy.

Secretary-General, He Qun, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy Fine Arts Department.

At the third annual meeting in May last year, all these people were re-elected.

Saying it like this, Cao Yang understood.

Originally, Cao Yang also wanted to ask, Senior brother, are you a member of the Directors Association?

Thinking about it, forget it. The Directors Association was established in 1993, and Old Tian was banned from directing in 1992, so he didn't catch the time; perhaps, probably, maybe he hasn't joined yet.

Cao Yang patted Old Tian on the shoulder and said solemnly: "Senior brother, you don't need to envy me. Rest assured, when I become the president, I will specially approve your joining."

"Get lost." Old Tian kicked him.

In the evening, Li Xiaoran came to find Cao Yang.

She is very busy; she has taken on many endorsements, has been on the cover of high-end magazines several times, and press releases are flying everywhere; she can be said to be one of the most glamorous female stars in the country.

The two of them were busy for a while, the barrier from not seeing each other for a period of time was broken, and the distance between them also shortened accordingly.

After a long time, Li Xiaoran hugged Cao Yang's arm and asked timidly: "In the days I wasn't here, are you two getting along well?"

"Hmm?"

Cao Yang was a bit unaccustomed for a moment, his heartbeat actually accelerated, and he always felt that Li Xiaoran was implying something.

"Did you miss me as much as I missed you?"

"Ah? Yes..."

"Come with me to Xiangjiang."

"Xiangjiang?"

Mentioning this, Li Xiaoran was obviously very happy, with a faint sense of pride.

She was half-lying, her upper body raised, and the inverted mountains were high and large.

"You don't know yet, right? The new film 'Chinese Odyssey 2002,' produced by Wong Kar-wai and directed by Jeffrey Lau, Wong Kar-wai personally invited me to play the female lead. The contract has already been signed, and it will start filming next month."

Cao Yang thought about it. Wasn't the female lead of this film Faye Wong? It seems she didn't compete with Li Xiaoran, the Berlin Best Actress.

"Do you want to elope with me to Xiangjiang? Shall we spend time as a couple there?"

Li Xiaoran shook Cao Yang's arm, biting half of her lip, her watery eyes looking like they could talk.

The inverted peaks swayed and swayed, occasionally brushing against Cao Yang's arm.

Cao Yang took a deep breath and reminded her: "Big sister, I remember a few days ago the media reported that this film is being shot in Hengdian, not Hong Kong."

"Ah? Really? Pfft, boring, sleep." Li Xiaoran let go of Cao Yang's arm and turned away.

Ah? We're going to sleep just like that?

Your white snow-capped mountains are making me dizzy and my heart race, and you're just going to leave me hanging?

"Come here, you."

Cao Yang held her waist with both hands...

On October 22, the 21st Golden Rooster Awards ceremony, which was also the closing ceremony of the 10th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.

There were a few interesting things about this Golden Rooster Awards.

From the beginning, all personnel participating were notified that in order to align with international standards, everyone must wear formal attire, and reporters were no exception.

Men must wear suits and ties, and women must wear gowns, otherwise they could not enter.

In addition, with corporate sponsorship already in place, the organizers, under the guise of not allowing free interviews, wanted to charge reporters a so-called "interview fee," causing an uproar in public opinion. In the end, officials intervened urgently, which prevented a bigger joke.

It always feels like a makeshift troupe.

The news that Cao Yang decided to attend the awards ceremony was reported, and many actresses who originally didn't want to attend the awards ceremony became active and proactive.

Especially International Zhang; at first, she and Zhang Yimou both said they would come, but later they said they were busy filming "Hero" and really couldn't spare the time. Zhang Yimou even wrote a letter to the organizing committee explaining the situation.

Then, hearing that Cao Yang was going to attend the awards ceremony, International Zhang changed her tune in front of the media, saying she might attend the awards ceremony.

Zhang Yimou might have felt a bit embarrassed, so when accepting an interview, he directly said that all the crew members were busy filming "Hero," and no one had time to attend the Golden Rooster Awards...

Actually, the one most hurt this time was Huo Jianqi from the 78th Fine Arts Department of the Beijing Film Academy. Originally, news had leaked internally that he would be given Best Director, but after Cao Yang won the Golden Lion, there was no more news.

In the end, Cao Yang won Best Director, Li Xiaoran won Best Actress, and Old Tian lost Best Cinematography.

Huo Jianqi wasn't completely empty-handed; he got a shared Best Feature Film award, which was not bad.

One Best Director, one Best Actress; these are two very heavy awards. Cao Yang was full of anticipation and checked the trash system.

Pfft!

Two big awards and you only added 40,000 fame points for me?

My two such big awards are worth so little?

!

Incredibly disappointed.

After finishing this period, the time had already reached November. The box office of "3-Iron" had long broken 30 million and had already reached a little over 34 million.

However, the box office potential had been exhausted, and it was only about 100,000 yuan a day, not far from being pulled from theaters.

According to the current trend, if it could hold on for another five or six days, the box office could reach 35 million. But the problem is that many cinemas have already started pulling it, and even if they don't, they have moved it to bad time slots.

If you don't "operate" it, is there any way to reach 35 million?

There really is a legitimate method: a celebration party.

China Film Group directly held a "3-Iron" box office breaking 35 million celebration party, and then the news was all about Li Xiaoran and Yu Feihong holding Cao Yang's arms on the left and right, with a big 35 million ice sculpture behind them.

Two great international Best Actresses on the same stage, the news heat is definitely big enough.

And then it was reflected in the box office of "3-Iron," which directly had a wave of resurgence and climbed to 35 million in two days.

The rest is up to fate.

During this time, Cao Yang had already written the new script and showed it to Old Situ.

Old Situ read it several times, and the situation was not as bad as he thought; the satire on religion was not too serious, just touching on it, without going further to the extreme.

The main theme of the story is not about religion, but about self-cognition and redemption, mainly exploring human nature.

"The script is very good. Although it is somewhat painful and oppressive, the power of human faith is broken by the struggle and awakening of self-redemption, and the brilliance of human nature and spiritual power form a strong contrast... I didn't expect you to have started thinking about human nature; this is very good."

Old Situ thought for a moment and continued: "With your current fame and status, this kind of script should be able to pass censorship. However, since it involves religion, after it's filmed, it will probably be focused on; they are definitely afraid that you will accidentally cross the line too much.

You have to think clearly. If it's placed in the mainland, the script review will also have to go through an extra procedure, and it might not pass quickly; it is estimated to take at least about two months."

"Then forget it, it's too troublesome. It's better to set the background in Xiangjiang."

Cao Yang didn't want to delay too much time and waste it on endless censorship; it's not worth it.

Returning from Venice in mid-September, it's been almost two months now, so it's time to accelerate the preparation of the film. It would be troublesome if he couldn't catch the Cannes Film Festival next year.

Since the background of the film is still set in Xiangjiang, then use Xiangjiang actors again.

Last time, the cooperation with Wu Qihua was good, and his acting was not bad, so they can cooperate again. The role is not too much, but the male lead who plays a key role can be considered for him.

This role is less of a male lead and essentially a "lick-dog" affectionate second male lead.

The scenes are all on the female lead.

As for the female lead, it still needs careful consideration.

Most of the scenes in this film are the female lead's, second only to Li Xiaoran's scenes in "On the Beach at Night Alone."

This kind of film that explores and digs deep into human nature, and is also about women's self-redemption, and also carries the exploration of religious faith, is still very popular at European film festivals.

To be precise, this can also be considered a politically correct film; anything about women, involving the changes in women's inner journey, is.

As long as the actress can stand up and has so many scenes, the probability of winning an award is very high.

So, after all, the most critical thing is the choice of the female lead.

Gao Yuanyuan... a bit young, only twenty-three years old, can she play a single mother?

You can call her over to do a styling and see.

(End of chapter)