Chapter 353: Off the Screen, Art Film Documentary, Let's Go Together

It's September and "The Fault in Our Stars" is about to be released.

"Director Lin, Cai Yinong called again, haha..."

In the studio of the digital production base, Lin Nan was speechless when he heard Yue Jun's words.

During the filming, he turned off his phone. Unexpectedly, Cai Yinong went to Yue Jun's side.

"The media meeting for the premiere of "Step by Step"?" Lin Nan asked.

"Yes. Today, in the capital."

Lin Nan looked at Liu Dehua and others, and waved to Yue Jun:

"It's still the same, you represent the company and participate."

"What Cai Yinong means is that if you are free at noon, can you come over and show your face?"

"Haha, she really knows how to settle for the next best thing! Okay, you go there first, and I'll drive around at noon."

"Well, I'll leave first."

The people in Tang Dynasty have said everything, so Lin Nan can't be too unreasonable.

"Director Lin, don't you want to have lunch together?" Zhou Xun joked.

"No, I can let you sit in my director's chair temporarily."

Lin Nan made a joke that made several actors laugh.

Liu Dehua came back from Venice with regrets indeed. He is also a person who pursues awards.

He has always hoped to prove his acting skills and make the public's first impression of him, from the king Andy Lau to the actor Andy Lau.

"When it comes to international film festival experience, all the people present combined cannot compare to Director Lin. Do you have any good suggestions?"

This question is a bit straightforward and really hard to answer.

"What can I say? There is no accurate advice on this kind of thing. You can be shortlisted based on your ability and win the prize based on luck."

Lin Nan looked at Liu Dehua and said with a smile.

The latter probably recalled the time when Lin Nan won the Golden Lion Award and Matt Damon also won the Best Actor trophy.

Liu Dehua smiled bitterly, nodded, and said sincerely:

"If Director Lin has a suitable role in his next award-winning film, please consider me. I can get zero pay..."

When these words were spoken, Zhou Xun, Lei Jiayin, Reba and others were all stunned.

Andy Lau's salary is not low, it was more than 10 million when he was filming "The Legend" many years ago!

Lin Nan didn't expect that Liu Dehua would say this, so determined!

"Well, if there is a suitable role, I will consider Hua Ge."

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When the crew took a break at noon, Lin Nan drove to the media meeting site of "Step by Step".

There are many actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan in this drama. When people say hello to him, Lin Nan just nods because they are not familiar with them.

The media reporters were very interested in Lin Nan's arrival.

Everyone came up for interviews and asked about "The Star" and "Passengers", which was a bit overwhelming.

"This is the press conference of "Step by Step". Don't ask about my movie. There will be an announcement later."

After getting rid of the media, Lin Nan chatted with Hu Ge for a while. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time.

"Is that TV series finished?"

"No, it will take another half a month. When this TV series is finished, I will never film this kind of subject again. What you said back then was really correct..."

Hu Ge looked a little tired, and his tone of voice was decadent.

Lin Nan looked at Cai Yinong in the distance and said:

"If you want to pursue something, just take a break. Your boss Cai asked you to bring the newcomers, but the newcomers didn't come out and dragged you back again."

"Hey, I already feel this way. I'm going to try drama..."

In Lin Nan's opinion, Hu Ge's best way out is to leave the Tang people. The water in the Tang people is too shallow to raise big products.

But thinking about Hu Ge's character, I'm afraid he won't leave, he is too nostalgic, and more importantly, he has kindness...

Lin Nan thought for a while, and as a friend, he still mentioned:

“This circle is very big, and sometimes we really need a change of environment.

Let’s not talk about whether to change jobs or not. It’s okay to open a studio. At least this way you will be freer and have more room for contact and choice. It will also be convenient for other companies to want to cooperate with you..."

Lin Nan was not afraid that these words would reach Cai Yinong. It was originally a suggestion, and Hu Ge could definitely tell the difference between good and bad.

However, Lin Nan always found this behavior quite exciting when giving such advice to Hu Ge at the Tang Dynasty press conference!

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That movie "Overheard 2" was released for half a month, and the box office reached 150 million yuan.

The grandiose words at the celebration party were impossible to come true.

Not to mention the 300 million box office target? Now it is quite difficult to reach 200 million.

In early September, two small- and medium-budget domestic films, "Global Love" and "The Great Taker," held their premieres.

At this time, "The Fault in Our Stars" was finally released.

"The romantic literary film "The Fault in Our Stars," directed by Lin Nan and starring Liu Yifei, was officially released today."

"One month after the movie "The Fault in Our Stars" was released, the total box office revenue was 488 million."

""The Star" has created a new box office record for domestic literary and artistic films. It is expected that no literary and artistic film will be able to break the record of 488 million for a long time in the future!"

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Not only the media is reporting, but many artists, filmmakers, and production companies in the industry are sending messages of congratulations.

"Star Destiny" indeed created a miracle.

"It is very difficult for a literary film to get this kind of box office. The box office appeal of the two of them plays a decisive role." Zhang Yimou analyzed during an interview.

"This should be the most successful art film in China so far, with both awards and box office success!"

Jia Zhangke, Gu Changwei and others were all envious, as it was difficult for their films to achieve balance.

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In the evening, Liu Yifei finished work earlier than Lin Nan.

"What a pity, it didn't reach 500 million." Miss Liu was a little regretful.

"Don't say that."

"Well, why?"

"Be careful that people will say you are greedy, haha..." Lin Nan laughed and teased.

"Humph, you are greedy."

"I am greedy for you at most..."

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When I was on the set today, many acquaintances came to visit the set, and they kept talking about "Star Luck".

The box office was too high, and anyone in the industry could roughly calculate how much Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, as producers, could get.

Everyone shouted at Lin Nan to prepare a celebration banquet quickly, and it had to be the most high-end one.

Lin Nan's answer at that time was also very decisive, "The celebration banquet must be held. Since everyone is here, let's follow the staff to put on makeup first..."

In this way, there are many more faces of guest actors in the hibernation capsule: Huang Bo, Yan Danchen, Fan Bingbing, Xie Nan...

In addition, Lin Nan also invited Zhang Yimou, who also agreed to come and guest star tomorrow.

"My dress has arrived, do you want to see it?"

Liu Yifei suddenly said with a sly expression.

"Okay, take me to see it."

"Well, let's go." Liu Yifei grabbed Lin Nan's hand and walked to the cloakroom on the second floor together.

Although he has been here more than once, Lin Nan still has to sigh that Miss Liu's cloakroom is big.

A dress covered with a veil is very beautiful, very beautiful, and it is definitely a high-end custom.

Liu Yifei obviously likes this dress very much, and her eyes are shining, but she didn't notice that Lin Nan's face is a little dark.

"Can't I change to another one?"

"Why? The styling team said that this one suits my temperament best, and I like it too."

Liu Yifei winked at Lin Nan, smiled and shook her head, she really didn't want to change.

Lin Nan glanced at Liu Yifei, she wrinkled her nose, her eyes moving back and forth between Lin Nan and the dress.

"Okay, I'll hurry up these two days to finish the filming of "Passengers", and then I'll go with you."

"Really?" Liu Yifei asked expectantly.

"Really."

What can Lin Nan do? This dress is a perfect match for Liu Yifei, and she will definitely get a lot of attention when she wears it.

So, she needs a flower protector!

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"Director Lin, are you serious?"

"No kidding, there are not many scenes left, hurry up these few days to finish filming and finish early.

It just so happens that the wrap party of "Passengers" and the celebration party of "Star Luck" are held together!"

Lin Nan notified this matter on the set.

"Stingy, one less party." Zhou Xun muttered.

Liu Dehua had no objection. Lin Nan usually shoots at a moderate pace and doesn't like to shoot at night.

Now there are not many scenes left, so it's okay to speed up the pace.

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Lin Nan couldn't understand why some people are so self-righteous?

Lou Ye was banned in China for five years. In the past few years, he has been filming abroad or secretly filming in China in violation of regulations. It has only been half a month since the ban was lifted, and he started to make trouble again.

He calculated the time and prepared the outline of the script. He sent it to the Film Bureau as soon as the ban was lifted, but it was rejected in less than a week.

According to normal logic, he should ask for the reason and refine the script.

But Lou Ye didn't do that. He directly posted on Weibo to accuse the higher-ups of making things difficult for him because he had a "stain"!

It would be fine if he did that, but this guy actually made a lot of "complaints" when he was interviewed by foreign media.

The result was that public opinion spread outside all of a sudden and it became a big deal.

Even Jiang Wen was complaining about Lou Ye, "Movie fans call him 'Lou Gongzi', he really thinks he is a gongzi.

All of us behaved well after the ban was lifted. We were the ones who violated the policy and accepted the punishment.

But he is the only one who thinks he is right... In recent years, he has been making movies abroad and has often complained about the ban in China."

Lin Nan remembered that at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, this great director Lou took the film "Spring Breeze" secretly shot in China to participate in the competition.

After winning the Best Screenwriter Award, he publicly criticized the Film Bureau in front of a group of foreign media. He was very tough at that time!

Sure enough, within two days, Lin Nan heard the gossip from Han Sanping.

Lou Ye's script was rejected because it only had an outline and was too sloppy. His fuss made it a big deal.

In view of Lou Ye's behavior, Director Tong has already made a note.

The Film Bureau will not approve Lou Ye for at least half a year, and will not give him any scripts. In addition, he must take the initiative to admit his mistakes...

Lin Nan also felt that this great director had been praised to the sky in recent years. Maybe there was something wrong with his perception.

Zhou Xun also felt a little emotional. Her first Best Actress award was the Best Actress Award at the Paris Film Festival for Lou Ye's "Suzhou River".