Chapter 510 Director Zhou's transcendent status among the three major directors, Director Zhou

Chapter 510 Director Zhou's transcendent status among the three major directors, Director Zhou

"Director Zhou."

"Director Zhou."

Since Zhou Qing had promised Berlin and Jiao Hongfen, he would naturally not go back on his word.

Immediately on the day before the opening, I gathered together with the main creators.

Of course, Jiao Hongfen cannot be missing from the team.

Although the movie "Changjin Lake" was not invested by China Film, strictly speaking, participating in the film festival has nothing to do with them.

But who says that the movie "Changjin Lake" is special?

Jiao Hongfen is indispensable.

In fact, if it were not for this, Zhou Qing would have accepted the invitation of the organizing committee and decided to go to Berlin.

But I won't go so early.

All you need to do is go there a few days after the film festival opens and show your face.

But now?
It's clear that they want to use "Changjin Lake" to make their presence felt, so Zhou Qing can only work hard for it.

"Qingzi, this reminds me of our original "127 Hours"."

On the plane, Zhu Yawen looked outside through the window and couldn't help but sigh.

Zhu Yawen had actually been to Berlin, even when he was in college.

But at that time, the other party in "127 Hours" was just a supporting role among supporting roles.

Even if the movie wins a big award, it has nothing to do with Zhu Yawen.

Since then, Zhu Yawen has only acted in commercial films and has never made any art films.

Naturally, he has no chance of winning any awards, let alone awards of the three major levels.

But who would have thought that a commercial blockbuster like "The Battle at Lake Changjin" could make it into the top three in Europe?

Although it was not the main competition unit, Zhu Yawen was very excited.

"That's your debut novel, right?"

Zhou Qing smiled and recalled the past.

"That's your debut work, it's Lao Huang's debut work, but it's not my debut work."

Zhu Yawen waved his hand and said, "I just played a supporting role in it!"

"To be honest, when I was watching 127 Hours, I didn't realize that Yawen was also in it!"

Huang Xiaoming also laughed when he heard this.

At the same time, I feel some emotion in my heart.

At the beginning, both Zhou Qing and Zhu Yawen were just unknown students.

He is already a rising star and has starred in many hit dramas such as "The Emperor of Han Dynasty".

But what happens in the blink of an eye?
Zhou Qing became the top director in Chinese entertainment, and Zhu Yawen became a much more powerful star than himself.

It really makes people sigh.

"Director Zhou, welcome back to Berlin!"

The plane landed in Berlin amidst chatting and laughing, and people from the organizing committee came to pick us up in person.

It can be said that Zhou Qing was given enough face.

Jiao Hongfen, Huang Xiaoming and others were all deeply moved.

Director Zhou is worthy of his name, he is so prestigious.

"Changjin Lake" didn't even make it into the main competition unit.

You know, even those films that entered the main competition unit did not receive this treatment.

All I can say is that Director Zhou’s influence in the Big Three is really too huge.

But think about it, he cleared the three major exams and won two Oscars. These are such impressive achievements that it is not an exaggeration to say that people attach great importance to them.

"Mr. Brooke, it's really nice to meet you."

Zhou Qing smiled and shook hands with the other party.

After a warm greeting, I followed the other party to the hotel to rest for a while.

"By the way, Director Zhou, we have arranged a dinner to welcome you, please be sure to come."

Before leaving, the other party specifically emphasized this point to Zhou Qing.

"Mr. Brooke, you are very polite. I will attend on time."

Zhou Qing agreed without much hesitation.

Brooke then left with satisfaction.

Just as Zhou Qing said, at 7 o'clock in the evening, he took Zhu Yawen and others to the banquet.

"Zhou, long time no see!"

"Director Zhou, you're here!"

As soon as he entered the hall, many people came to greet Zhou Qing one after another.

Among them were some he knew and some he didn't, and Zhou Qing responded politely to all of them.

The chairman of the organizing committee then came to Zhou Qing with great enthusiasm: "Zhou, welcome back! On behalf of the Berlin Film Festival, I welcome you home."

The word "go home" was used very well, and it immediately brought Zhou Qing and Berlin closer.

It sounds so intimate.

If you think about it carefully, there is nothing wrong with what they said. Zhou Qing did start his career in Berlin.

This is really important.

Even though Zhou Qing had cleared all three cities, the place that really made Zhou Qing rise from an unknown person to a famous star was Berlin.

This is a completely different meaning.

"Mr. Robert, you are so kind. I am also very happy to be back in Berlin again!"

“This place is of great significance to me.”

Zhou Qing and Robert shook hands, and both sides began to talk and laugh.

"Although we invited some internationally renowned filmmakers to the opening ceremony this year, we still lacked a heavyweight guest who could truly be the finale, which has always been a headache for me."

"Zhou, thank goodness you're here. No one is more suitable than you!"

After chatting for a while in a good atmosphere, Robert extended an invitation to Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing was invited to be the guest of honor at the opening ceremony, and also the finale.

In fact, Robert had mentioned this matter to Zhou Qing before, and this time he solemnly invited him in person, and Zhou Qing did not refuse.

It can be said that the Berlin Film Festival gave him enough face and attached great importance to him.

Zhou Qing naturally wouldn't shirk his responsibility for such a small matter.

You know, this is also good for Zhou Qing.

Being able to be the finale on the opening red carpet is itself a manifestation of status, isn’t it?

I went back and told everyone about this, and all the creators were very excited.

The finale of the opening ceremony means the absolute C position!
How much less exposure can there be?
Although only Zhou Qing enjoyed this treatment, he was also the director of The Battle at Lake Changjin.

If you mention the movie "Changjin Lake" casually at that time, you will make a lot of money!
Especially Jiao Hongfen from China Film Group, who was grinning from ear to ear.

As it turned out, asking Director Zhou to come along was the wisest choice.

This kind of treatment is something that others would never be able to ask for.

"The next guest to appear is a heavyweight guest, an internationally renowned director from China, Director Zhou Qing!"

"Director Zhou has won the Silver Bear and Golden Bear in Berlin, the Silver Lion and Golden Lion in Venice, the Grand Jury Prize in Cannes, and two Oscars."

On the red carpet the next day, Zhou Qing was indeed the last to appear under the attention of everyone.

The host at the scene even wrote about Zhou Qing's brilliant resume in great detail under everyone's gaze.

The entire red carpet temporarily became Zhou Qing's personal show, which made other international filmmakers envious.

Not everyone can have such a grand occasion.

But thinking about Zhou Qing's incredible record, well, no one is speechless.

He really deserves this kind of display.

After all, if we count on our fingers, how many of the world's top directors can achieve what Director Zhou has achieved?

"Hello everyone, I am director Zhou Qing, I am from China, and I am very happy to be in Berlin again today."

"This is the art palace of movies that filmmakers all over the world yearn for. It represents the unremitting pursuit of movies by filmmakers all over the world..."

Amidst the gazes and shots, Zhou Qing talked freely.

The Berlin Film Festival was highly praised.

"Director Zhou is also here with a work this time, right?"

Face is mutual. Zhou Qing gives Berlin face, and Berlin also gives Zhou Qing face.

After Zhou Qing praised the Berlin Film Festival highly and almost completed the necessary steps, the host finally asked this question.

“Yes, this time I bring a special movie, The Battle at Lake Changjin.”

"This film represents the current industrial level of Chinese films. From a technical perspective, it has reached world-class standards."

Zhou Qing naturally also recommended "Changjin Lake".

However, this is a commercial film, so Zhou Qing did not praise its artistic quality, but instead praised its technical level and its industrial system.

And I'm not exaggerating. The film industrialization behind "Changjin Lake" would be top-notch even in Hollywood.

It would be impossible for Hollywood to replicate "Changjin Lake" in such a short time.

"Well said, Director Zhou, what you said is really great!"

Jiao Hongfen couldn't help but nod repeatedly and gave Zhou Qing warm applause.

It is really exciting to praise Chinese films and the industrialization of Chinese films on such occasions.

Especially from Jiao Hongfen's perspective, the joy came from the heart.

"Director Zhou."

After Zhou Qing finished his work, Jiao Hongfen enthusiastically reunited with Zhou Qing.

He began to cooperate with Zhou Qing and promoted Changjin Lake in Berlin.

This is the only important mission that Jiao Hongfen has come here for this time.

For Zhou Qing, even though "Changjin Lake" did not win any major awards and the copyright had been sold out, there was no point in promoting it any further.

But he still promoted the film vigorously.

For some things, we really can't just focus on the benefits.

Even though a movie like "Changjin Lake" has no benefits, Zhou Qing is willing to let the whole world see it.

And with Zhou Qing's strong assist, the effect was still very good.

"Changjin Lake", a film not in the main competition unit, unexpectedly became one of the most eye-catching ones.

It has made its presence felt among a group of international filmmakers.

"The winner of the Best Cinematography Award is... The Battle at Lake Changjin."

As for the awards won by "Changjin Lake", they are the same as in the original time and space.

It's just a technical award that's not worth much.

Those outsiders may think that this is a prize, but anyone who knows a little bit about the business knows that it is just a consolation prize.

There is almost no technical content.

But Jiao Hongfen was also extremely happy.

It doesn’t matter whether it has technical content or not. What matters is that this award means that "Changjin Lake" has conquered the Berlin Film Festival.

You can write about it in your report when you get back.

Those are achievements that cannot be erased.

In addition, the publicity effect of "Changjin Lake" in Berlin was excellent, far exceeding expectations.

Jiao Hongfen not only completed the task, but also completed it in excess and extremely beautifully.

So you can guess Jiao Hongfen’s mood even with your thighs, it’s truly a joy that comes from the soul!
"'Changjin Lake' won great success at the Berlin Film Festival, winning the Best Cinematography Award. This is another victory for Chinese-language films in Berlin."

"At the Berlin Film Festival, 'Changjin Lake' received unanimous praise from international filmmakers and won the Best Cinematography Award, bringing glory to the country."

Press releases from the domestic side were already flying everywhere, and almost all media outlets were praising "Changjin Lake".

Especially when the only other Chinese-language film nominated, "Hidden in the Dust", failed to win any awards, "The Battle at Lake Changjin" became even more impressive.

After returning to China, Jiao Hongfen accepted an interview with reporters as soon as possible, and he was very excited.

If you don’t know, you might think that the director of “Changjin Lake” is Jiao Hongfen.

As for Zhou Qing, the real director?
He returned to his luxurious villa in a very low-key manner.

It’s nothing, it’s just an award in the special screening unit, Zhou Qing was embarrassed to even mention it.

In his personal resume, it really is a bit of a letdown.

"Mom, Sissi, I'm back."

Now the girl is four months pregnant and her belly is very obvious.

Liu Xiaoli comes to take care of me almost every day and is very caring.

Although Zhou Qing's family hired a number of nannies, how could he be as reassured as he was with outsiders?
"Shh, don't talk!"

The girl was sitting on the sofa with a book in her hands.

Liu Xiaoli sat next to her beloved daughter, serving her at her beck and call.

When Liu Yifei heard Zhou Qing's voice, she immediately made a gesture of invitation to Zhou Qing.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but smile helplessly.

He immediately tiptoed around and didn't disturb Liu Yifei.

"Once upon a time, there was a small forest with a group of hedgehogs. One of the little hedgehogs was very curious about the outside world..."

The girl ignored Zhou Qing and started reading the book with great emotion.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that the girl loves reading, nor is she reading to Liu Xiaoli.

Instead, I read it to the baby in my belly.

This is what is called prenatal education.

"My poor child, he started taking lessons before he was even born."

Only after Liu Yifei finished reading did Zhou Qing touch the girl's belly.

——That’s right, by now the gender of the baby in Liu Yifei’s belly has been found out, it’s a boy.

In fact, boys and girls are the same to Zhou Qing, there is no difference.

He does not have the idea of ​​favoring boys over girls or girls over boys.

However, for the traditional older generation like my parents, they are extremely excited to learn that they have a precious grandson.

It is also worth mentioning that the restaurant in their hometown has been successfully sold, and the two elders are still dealing with some other matters.

It will take some time.

After all, this time I came to Beijing not to travel, but to move to Beijing.

Especially after the business in Beijing has developed, it has become even more difficult to go back.

"Don't play dumb, it's your turn!"

Liu Yifei patted Zhou Qing's hand, picked up another book and patted it to Zhou Qing.

What she just read was the story that her mother needed to read.

Now, it's Dad's turn. (End of this chapter)