Author: Stupid Old Leek

Wu Nianzu dragged a suitcase and walked out of the airport dusty.

The earliest flight, which lasted 11 hours, arrived locally at 6pm. Fortunately, there was a time difference, otherwise it would have been late at night.

At the exit, Chen Guo saw the tall and upright Wu Nianzu from the crowd at a glance, and quickly waved:

"Azu, here it is!"

In the car, Wu Nianzu couldn't wait to ask: "Brother Guo, what's going on?"

Chen Guo smiled and said: "Master Rong told me on the phone that there are several people on the jury who really appreciate "Made in Hong Kong". If they really want to win the award, the crew will go all out to publicize it.

If you, the leading actor, don’t even come, it will make the jury feel that we are not sincere at all!”

Wu Nianzu nodded, and then asked: "Then what do you think is going on with the Best Actor? If it goes according to what you said, shouldn't we give the Golden Bear a try?"

Although Wu Nianzu was the leading actor in "Made in Hong Kong", he never thought he would win an award for this film.

First of all, he is a pure newcomer, which is a negative factor for the performance award.

And in the movie "Made in Hong Kong", although he is the protagonist and the whole movie follows his perspective, the real behind-the-scenes hero is Chen Guo, his screenwriter, editor, and the meaning he gives to the entire story.

This is the key factor that makes this movie stand out.

Chen Guo shook her head: "The Golden Bear is very difficult. There was a very good film this year, "Central Station". I went to see it and it was very good! Mr. Rong also said that many judges favored "Central Station"."

After hearing "Central Station", Wu Nianzu thought of this movie in his mind. He had seen it in his previous life and it was indeed a very good movie.

It has been hailed as "one of the best movies in the world" by film critics from all over the world, and it was even selected into the top 100 movies of the 20th century!

Moreover, Wu Nianzu knows that no matter what, "Made in Hong Kong" also has an oriental look, and "Central Station" with all Western faces will undoubtedly resonate with the judges even more.

"Brother Guo, can you also compete for the best director?"

Chen Guo shook her head when she heard this, and then said to Wu Nianzu: "Azu, I will take you to meet someone after dinner, and you will understand everything!"

The box door was pushed open, and a white man wearing a black windbreaker walked in with a smile on his face. After seeing Wu Nianzu, he opened his hands enthusiastically:

"Wu, I am your loyal fan now! Your arrival makes me feel that the coldness of Berlin's winter has been driven away!"

Wu Nianzu naturally responded with a warm hug and greetings.

After a few people exchanged pleasantries, Wu Nianzu asked: "Mr. Brydon, I have just arrived in Berlin and know nothing about the competition for this award. I hope you can help me analyze the current situation."

Brayton smiled: "Wu, do you know how I contacted your crew?"

Wu Nianzu shook his head.

"I met my dear Zhang through Mr. Kingsley's introduction, and then contacted Chen." Bryton said with a smile.

Wu Nianzu understood what he meant, and he had a good relationship with Kingsley. Wu Nianzu even guessed that Kingsley might have ordered him to come here.

"As far as I know, seven of the nine judges highly praised "Central Station", and there is basically no suspense about the Golden Bear Award.

There are four judges who appreciate your "Made in Hong Kong", but no one among these four, except Zhang, can guarantee whether they will definitely vote for you.

But if you sell me the European and American copyrights, I can guarantee that you will get at least a Silver Bear!"

In fact, Brydon can't handle all movies, and he will only take action if they are of good quality. After all, it's easy to add icing on the cake!

Wu Nianzu was not surprised at all. Taking the Oscars as an example, public relations pave the way every year.

Why are the top three companies in Europe, which are known for their film taste, not just a business place?

Especially Cannes, a famous film exchange in the industry!

Now there is Zhang Guorong among the judges. If you add the influence of Chairman Kingsley, then you are indeed very confident!

Wu Nianzu thought for a while and then said: "Mr. Brighton, as far as I know, the Silver Bear also has different contents. I just don't know which Silver Bear you are talking about?"

The Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival naturally refers to the best film.

There are more Silver Bear Awards, including the Silver Bear Award for Special Jury Award, the Silver Bear Award for Best Director, the Silver Bear Award for Best Leading Role, the Silver Bear Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Silver Bear Award for Best Screenplay, and the Silver Bear Award for Outstanding Artistic Contribution.

wait.

For "Made in Hong Kong", there is no possibility of Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, etc., which are the first three, Best Actor, Best Director and Special Jury Award.

"Oh? Chen hasn't told you yet?

Every award is a process of fighting for connections and dividing the cake. You can't all want it. You must concentrate resources on public relations. Chen chose the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor, so it's great that Wu Wu can come in time.

Got it!"

Wu Nianzu turned to look at Chen Guo in surprise.

Chen Guo smiled: "Azu, what's the point of me winning the Best Director award? Why not let you win the Best Actor Award? The box office may explode!"

Does Chen Guo not want to win the best director? Of course she does!

But after the movie was produced, it actually had little to do with him as the director. It belonged to the company.

It was a decision jointly discussed by Andy Lau and Chen Guo to help Wu Nianzu become the best actor.

The European and American copyrights have been sold, but the Asian ones are still retained. They know how popular F4 is in Asia now. Just the album signing event two days ago has already surprised Liu Dehua!

Then Andy Lau discovered that he actually had a movie with Wu Nianzu as the leading actor!

After he and Chen Guo called to learn about the situation, they made a decision. The copyrights in other places could be sold, but the Asian rights would be retained to help Wu Nianzu win the award. Then, with the help of Wu Nianzu's first male protagonist movie, the Chinese-speaking region

box office!

After Wu Nianzu heard this, his mind changed, and he probably guessed what was going on, but he was still very grateful to Chen Guo, after all, she took the initiative to give him this opportunity!

Chen Guo looked at Wu Nianzu's grateful eyes and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I have already made a lot of money from European and American copyrights. Andy will give me a big red envelope when the time comes!"

Wu Nianzu nodded. As for the price at which the two parties sold the copyright, he did not ask. After all, it had nothing to do with him.

But I guess it won’t be too high, a few hundred thousand dollars would be nice.

Brighton rushed over to help you win the prize, isn't it just to make the difference?

Then Wu Nianzu thought for a while and asked: "Mr. Brydon, I am only 19 years old this year and I am still a newcomer. Will it have any impact on my bid for Best Actor?"

Brydon was stunned for a moment, and then said happily: "Wow! Chen, the youngest Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival, isn't this a great title?"

Then Brighton smiled at Wu Nianzu and said: "Sometimes, for those popular niche students, like Leonardo, they won't win awards until they last ten or twenty years!

But in the three major universities, there are movie kings and movie queens who are much younger than you!

In 1988, the 13-year-old British actor Jodi May won the Best Actress at Cannes for "A World Apart."

In 1994, your compatriot Xia won the Best Actor in Venice for "On a Bright Day" at the age of 17.

In 1996, "Bonette" in "The Little Daughter of God" won the Best Actress in Venice. Do you know how old she is? 4 years old!

From this aspect, Berlin has lagged behind, and I don’t think the officials will mind a 19-year-old newcomer actor!”

Wu Nianzu thought that he was now a popular niche in Asia, right? But people in Europe must not know that yet.

At the next dinner table, Brydon taught the two of them tips on how to publicize, how to win the favor of the jury, and how to express their desire for film festival awards and make the film festival officials think you are worthy of attracting them.

Cultivation of new strength!

Back at the hotel, before Wu Nianzu had time to rest, there was a knock on the door.

After opening the door, the girl jumped directly into his arms.

"Brother Zu, I miss you so much!" Zhang Baizhi hugged Wu Nianzu tightly.

Wu Nianzu almost forgot that Zhang Baizhi was in Berlin.

"Azhi, are you interested in Berlin? Where have you been?"

Then Zhang Baizhi started chirping Wu Nianzu and kept talking about the Berlin Wall and Charlottenburg Palace.

As she talked, Zhang Baizhi spoke intermittently, her face a little flushed.

After arriving abroad, Wu Nianzu became a little more unrestrained. He smiled and said, "Azhi, Brother Zu has been running all day today. It's been very hard. Can you come and help me relieve my fatigue?"

Zhang Baizhi also had eyes filled with autumn water: "Brother Zu, what should we do?"

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