Chapter 8 Venice on the Water After hearing the words, Chen An quickly packed up his receiving the money, he left the crew overnight. I took a bus to the nearby train station and boarded the train to Beijing overnight. These days I didn’t dare to sleep even when I was drowsy on the train, and my eyelids were trembling when I arrived at the Beijing Film Studio. After finding the staff of Beijing Film Studio and confirming the time of departure, Chen An spent a large amount of money. I found a hotel and had a sleep. I woke up the next day and contacted Boss Lin through the hotel phone: "Boss Lin, we won't be leaving for a few days, and I need to expedite the passport application." "I flew here yesterday. I have my passport. Just tell me when you're going." "Okay, I'll contact you then." After hanging up the phone, Chen An asked someone from Beijing Film Studio to help him expedite the passport application.
A few days later, Chen An, the people from Beijing Film Academy, and Boss Lin’s own people boarded the plane. Went to Venice, the city on water! Venice International Film Festival. Located on Lido Island in Venice, Italy. It is also the oldest film festival in the world, known as the 'Father of International Film Festivals', founded in 1932. At the end of August every year, with the spring breeze of the film festival. This place also welcomes countless tourists and film producers who come to visit the film festival. It brings huge profits to local tourism. Of course, there are also countless young ladies wearing cool clothes, standing on the street, warmly welcoming every tourist. Although most of them also come from other places. For example, the big foreign horse in front of Chen An made Chen An itchy, if he had money, he would have wanted to go up and try it himself. "Smoke, Brother Zhao." While watching, he filled a cigarette for Zhao Xiong beside him. The two of them squatted on the side of the road, looking at the young ladies on the street, smoking and chatting. After the short film was shortlisted, Boss Lin was finally relieved. It was Chen An’s first time going abroad and he wanted to see the world, but because he was afraid of the poor security, he borrowed a bodyguard from Boss Lin. Since Chen An was familiar with Zhao Xiong, he pulled him out. "That's nothing. Let me tell you, the last time I accompanied my boss to France, people there wore even less." Zhao Xiong was there the last time we filmed, and the two of them have become familiar with each other. "That's right. I heard from others that people there don't wear clothes most of the time. There is also a film festival there. I really hope to go there once."
"Brother Chen, you are just a college student, and the movie is well made, there will always be a chance for you to go there." "Okay, then I'll ask Brother Zhao to guest star, and we'll go together." To be honest, Chen An can get along well with Zhao Xiong, a strong man from the Northwest. He is simple in conversation and is willing to help directly when the theater needs help. Chen An wanted to poach him when he had money. Now that the film festival has not yet opened, Chen An can also go around with Zhao Xiong. Chen An also looked at the city carefully. The sun was shining brightly. There were many rivers in the city with boats passing by. Chen An, who was traveling abroad for the first time in his two lives, watched the show with great interest and even took Zhao Xiong on a boat ride. I wandered around until night before returning to the hotel. "Brother Zhao, don't mess around. I've asked around. That foreign horse costs a thousand dollars, but ours would cost six or seven thousand. It's not worth it." Chen An walked into the hotel while pulling Zhao Xiong, who was furious, and tried to persuade him in various ways. "Well, it's a rare trip abroad, and I haven't seen anything like it yet, so I can't help myself." "Your typical impulsive behavior is unacceptable. We are not big bosses. We should pay attention to cost performance. We should not rush to buy everything that is good. We should choose the right one." The two people who were chatting walked into the hotel and happened to meet Boss Lin and his men coming out. "Xiao Chen, it's already evening, and I just happened to be looking for you. I'd like to invite you and the staff from the Beijing Film Studio out for dinner tonight." "Thank you, Boss Lin. I haven't had dinner yet. You lead the way and I'll follow you." "Well, let's all come together." Boss Lin waved his hand generously and walked outside with a group of people. The final location was chosen to be a restaurant by the sea. Everyone sat at several tables, and Chen An naturally sat with Boss Lin. "Brother Chen, thank you for being my brother today." "I heard from their staff that if they win an award, the short film can also sell for some US dollars, which can be considered a return on investment." After saying that, Boss Lin picked up the wine glass, clinked it with Chen An and took a sip. "How could that be? This short film was made only because Boss Lin trusted me. You have contributed much more than I have." Chen An continued to speak politely. After all, he still had to trick him into continuing to invest in himself. "Don't call me Boss Lin. My name is Lin Dajiang. Even though I'm much older than you, just call me Brother Jiang." After saying that, he handed Chen An a cigarette. Chen An also took it and lit it. This kind of high-end product is not usually available. "Brother Jiang, if we can win the prize this time, let's discuss something?" "what's up?"
Lin Dajiang was also a little curious when he heard Chen An's question. "Well, even though you shot the film, your clothes still failed to be promoted." "I have a feature film here. If it wins an award this time, I estimate it can earn 200,000 or 300,000 US dollars. You should be able to get back a lot of your investment this time." "I just don't know if you trust me. Let's work together again. I believe you know me inside and out." After saying this, Chen An didn't ask any more questions. Lin Dajiang did not answer immediately. He smoked and thought about what Chen An said. Chen An could also understand that this was just the beginning and the film festival had just begun. Lin Dajiang had just been cheated once, so it was normal for him to be confused. "I don't want to think about it anymore, I don't want to think about it anymore, Brother Jiang, let's eat first and we'll talk about it later." Chen An quickly gave way and decided not to talk about it. "Okay, I'll give you an answer after I think about it." "It's okay, let's eat first, I'm starving." After saying that, Chen An started eating the seafood in big mouthfuls. Lin Dajiang didn't have much appetite. He sat at the dining table, lit a cigarette, and watched the surging tide beside him in the night, wondering what he was thinking. the next day. The opening ceremony began. The opening film is a US film. Chen An had never seen the movie "Crimson Tide", directed by Tony Scott and starring actor Denzel Washington. This time he decided to rush in to try something new. It was a story between two major countries, which was not the type Chen An liked. However, Chen An did meet Denzel Washington in it, which he thought was not a loss. After the film ended, a group of people applauded, and then a reporter came to interview him. Chen An didn't watch it and just left. He wasn't interested anyway. His short film has not been released yet, and it will take a few days for it to be released. Chen An also wandered around to see what he had not seen in his previous life. Only after coming to the film festival did Chen An feel that "Lust, Caution" was just a little kid Kara, and some movies made his lower body hot. Finally, it was my short film's turn to be performed. There weren't many people in the entire screening room. After all, it was just a short film. There were a few film critics and reporters, but not many tourists. Chen An didn't wait any longer. After waiting for a while and seeing no one coming, the movie started. The title of the movie appears at the beginning, followed by the appearance of director Chen An, and the short film officially begins. From awakening at the beginning, to writing the only name he could leave for his child before turning into a zombie, to being buried at the end.
The film slowly ends. Just when Chen An thought he could organize the event to end, the on-site staff found Chen An and said he still needed to be interviewed. Chen An also walked to the front of the stage and said in Chinese: "I'm sorry, this is my first time attending a film festival. I'm ready to leave." The staff nearby translated the statement, which made the audience burst into laughter. After the silence, a reporter asked: "Does your film about the living dead have an audience in your country? What do you want to express through the living dead?" "I'm not too sure about this, I just personally like this subject." Chen Anke didn't dare to take up the topic. Afterwards, a reporter who watched the film asked a question: "The film has no dialogue, only music. Is it a way to express fatherly love?" "You see, in my opinion, a father's love is like a heavy mountain, and it won't be revealed easily." Chen An also answered him patiently. After a round of questions, the audience and reporters left one after another. Although the film continued to be shown, Chen An also left. Go ahead and watch other movies that are released. What he didn't know was that a reporter who watched the movie wrote a review titled "Different but Same Father" 'A young director from China brought a short film that focuses on the grassroots of the countryside, which is different from the past. He made a different short film about the living dead, dispelling all fears and leaving only fatherly love.' I have signed the contract with my brothers, please give me votes of recommendation and everything.
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