Chapter 106: Venice Red Carpet

Liu Yifei hadn't attended high school in the country, so where would she know what democratic centralism is.

Tian Zhuangzhuang, however, smiled and pointed at Seeing Lu Kuan with his finger. This metaphor was considered appropriate.

This 20-year-old young man who had just been admitted to Beidian this year was already a leader in the industry, whether in terms of directing business or common sense in the circle.

Considering the rumors about him and his past educational background, could it be that there really are people in this world who are born with knowledge?

Boss Lu explained to "Ten Thousand Whys": "There are a total of 7 jury members in Venice this year, including Gong Li."

"Under normal circumstances, it is one vote per person, and the minority obeys the majority. This is called democracy."

"However, if two films are very close or the jury president is particularly optimistic about a certain film, democracy can be put aside first, and the president needs to centralize it."

Even more extreme situations exist, that is, the film festival chairman becomes a big dictator and does not listen to the opinions of other judges.

The judges are all people with faces, and ordinary people can't do this. The classic of classics is the one Boss Lu just met in Beiping, the wolf friend Quentin.

In 2004, Cannes, Quentin "overcame all dissenting opinions" and awarded the Palme d'Or to *Fahrenheit 9/11*, which criticized the Bush administration, and even wanted to award the Best Actor to Bush...

Then in the 2010 Venice, Quentin "did not avoid relatives when recommending the virtuous" and awarded the Golden Lion Award to his ex-girlfriend Sofia Coppola.

Sofia is the daughter of Francis Coppola, the director of *The Godfather*.

He also awarded the Special Golden Lion Award of that session to Monte Hellman, the producer of his debut work *Reservoir Dogs*, which led to a burst of boos from reporters on the scene when it closed.

Why else would Boss Lu sigh that this guy can be dealt with? No matter what, he has to be deeply bound to him.

After finishing this, he would take him to Tian Shang Ren Jian to be happy when he returned to Beiping.

Liu Yifei understood his meaning, and suddenly said with surprise: "That is to say, as long as we can have a little advantage among the judges, Sister Gong Li can turn our advantage into a winning trend!"

"Shh! Do you understand how to make a fortune in silence, silly girl!"

As long as *Whiplash* can gain the recognition of some directors, Gong Li can reasonably use the rules to lift Seeing Lu Kuan.

This is the operation within the rules of Westerners, just like the lobbying system of the Oscars.

Western society doesn't talk about human feelings? It's even worse than the country, some things can be done but not said.

At 7:30 pm on August 29, local time in Italy, the 59th Venice Film Festival officially opened.

The *Whiplash* crew was arranged behind *Springtime in a Small Town*, and the position was relatively backward.

The top scene of the international film circle, of course, has to be enjoyed by the Hollywood stars who are the most popular in this era.

The group waited for the field under the guidance of the staff. The pedestrian street within 100 meters leading to the red carpet had been cleared, and the guards were one post every three steps and one post every five steps.

The first to appear was Sophia Loren, who was almost seventy and still in a bright red low-cut long dress, rich and generous.

Boss Lu came here today just to feast his eyes. In this era, foreigners still eat well. Where can you see such open dressing in the country?

The second was Gong Li. She wore a black flower dress with bare shoulders, which soon caused the first big climax of the audience.

Originally, all the judges had to take a group photo on one side, but Gong Li was called by the entertainment reporters and forced to take photos for 5 minutes.

Among the many beauties competing for beauty in the European and American regions, this beauty from the Asian region conquered fans and reporters with her consistent atmosphere and oriental charm.

Boss Lu watched her pass by, and could only say that the old A6 is also A6!

Liu Yifei also sighed with envy: "Sister Gong Li is too beautiful."

The staff notified to prepare, and the actors of *Small Town* and *Whiplash* quickly tidied up their clothes and started to enter the venue in an orderly manner.

Under normal circumstances, the red carpet is matched by the director or the male lead with the female lead. If two pairs can be formed, it is best to stay for a while to increase the exposure of the film.

The heroine of *Small Town*, Hu Jingfan, and the male lead, Xin Baiqing, took the lead, but unfortunately, their popularity was too low, and they almost walked past without staying.

Then it was Tian Zhuangzhuang, Feng Yuanzheng, same treatment.

Because Zhou Jielun had to lie in bed according to the doctor's advice due to ankylosing spondylitis, only Seeing Lu Kuan and Liu Yifei were left to form a pair.

Liu Xiaoli was not a crew member and did not arrive. She lurked behind many entertainment reporters, determined to leave the most beautiful moment of her daughter.

"Are you nervous?"

Liu Yifei nodded with pursed lips. After all, it was the first time to experience such a scene. Her hands were twisted in front of her, both looking forward to and afraid.

Will I fall later...

What if no one takes pictures of me later...

Where is Mom...

Boss Lu was still poisonous as always: "Don't worry, not many people are watching you, your status is not enough."

"Just treat it as walking the dog in Tianjin in the morning to eat pancakes and fruit, the kind with two eggs."

Liu Yifei saw that no one was paying attention and gave him a small fist.

Hearing the staff's reminder, she hurriedly straightened her little face and put on a professional fake smile.

She naturally took Seeing Lu Kuan's arm. Her height of 1.69 meters, paired with 7 cm high heels, just reached the earlobe of the young director.

Naturally, there were also Chinese reporters among the many long guns and short cannons.

Xie Xiao, a special reporter for *Southern Metropolis Daily*, and Han Lu from Sina Entertainment were two heroines among women, and they squeezed to the front row among the fox odor that was about to suffocate them.

"How is it, how is it, how many have passed from the country?"

Han Lu looked sad: "The *Small Town* has finished walking. I only had time to take a back view of Xin Baiqing just now. Tian Zhuangzhuang was able to take a few photos."

"And Feng Yuanzheng, he didn't stay at all, and walked past in a flash like he was rushing to buy breakfast!"

Xie Xiao was furious. According to her intelligence, there were only these two crews walking the red carpet tonight. The expected Jiang Wen couldn't make it to the red carpet ceremony because of a cold, so *Devils on the Doorstep* didn't come.

"Then let's withdraw?"

"Withdraw... withdraw what, here they come, are these two Chinese?"

Han Lu looked closely. Isn't this Seeing Lu Kuan?!

Xie Xiao, who works in paper media, is not too clear, but Han Lu has heard of his great name in Sina Entertainment early!

Because of the conflict between him and Hong Kong student Xie Tingfeng and the Yinghuang behind him some time ago, he once boarded the "hot search" at that time, but later disappeared with the passage of time.

The reason why Han Lu knows is because their boss at Sina Entertainment meets every day to study the blog model, and takes out the cases of Mei Yanfang, Zhou Jielun, and others speaking through blogs and increasing traffic to review and chew!

Xie Xiao suddenly asked: "Who is that girl?"

"The heroine of *Whiplash*, right? Liu something, I saw it in Mei Yanfang's blog."

Han Lu was adjusting the focus, thinking for a moment and giving an uncertain answer.

"Wow, this outfit is too beautiful!"

The two walked closer and closer, and soon entered the "shooting range" of the two Chinese female reporters.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 107 =====