Hollywood New Century

In the banquet hall of the Four Seasons Hotel on the Esplanade in Cannes, a reception featuring French filmmakers is also being held.

The Cannes International Film Festival, as a banner of French films in the world, the 60th anniversary celebration is of course the best!

Luc Besson, the first French director and chairman of Europa Films, Gilles Jacob, chairman of the Cannes International Film Festival, and Bernardo Bertolucci (director of "The Last Emperor");

Chris Bahati (director of "Spring in the Cattle Class");

Jean-Pierre Genet (director of "Amelie"), etc.

The cast includes Alain Delon, Sophie Marceau, Jean Reno, Isabelle Adjani, Juliette Binoche, Eva Green and more.

"Mr. Jacob, this year's 60th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival was a real success. I believe there will be many successful film deals in the next few days, not only in France, but also in the world's film industry," Simon Pike and Cannes Films Festival chairman Giles Jacob touched his glass and said.

The movie awards ceremony is indeed over, but the rights deals for many movies have just begun. After countless parties and receptions, there will be film copyright auctions!

"There are too many films made by independent directors in the world that cannot be released. The purpose of the Cannes Film Festival is to discover some excellent works. Films are not only commercial!" Gilles Jacob smiled, European three Among the major international film festivals, the Venice Film Festival is the most commercial, followed by the Cannes Film Festival, and the Berlin Film Festival pays the most attention to literature and art.

Of course, the Venice Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival are now the most important film trade festivals in the world, and I don't know how many films are traded from these three major international film festivals every year.

"As one of the most successful international film festivals in the world right now, Mr. Jacob can be said to have contributed greatly!" Simon praised.

"Okay, Simon, but there are many French filmmakers who are interested in you. In any case, the Hollywood film industry always has some French references," Giles Jacob said, introducing some people to Simon.

"Chairman of Europa Pictures, Mr. Luc Besson!" Gilles Jacob said with a smile.

"Hello, Director Luc Besson, congratulations to Europa Pictures for its listing, I believe that the films produced in the future will get better and better," Simon said and shook hands with Luc Besson.

"Since the release of "Juno", I have been interested in Xinghai Films. I didn't expect to have the opportunity to meet until now," said Luc Besson, who looked sloppy and a little fat.

"I'm just an independent film production company! In many aspects, it is still not perfect. The domestic market is still struggling, and I haven't focused on the foreign market," Simon said with a smile.

"Well, it's not perfect to say that there are no Internet cafes for movie distribution. I think it's just a matter of time," Luc Besson smiled, and then continued:

"It seems that Xinghai Pictures has not yet found a distributor for the next few films. Our Europa Pictures still has a certain strength in the European market. I think we can have a good talk!"

"Hey, Luc, we have already discussed with Xinghai and Lionsgate, the French distributor of No Country for Old Men. No surprise, Gao Meng Pictures will help Xinghai Pictures distribute this No Country for Old Men in France." An old man walked by and said with a smile, it was Nicholas Seydoux, the chairman of Gaumont Films.

"Oh, Monsieur Seydoux, no wonder, that's a pity," Luc Besson smiled and shook his head,

"Looks like we'll have to find a chance to work together again in the future, Simon!"

"Don't worry, both Gaomont Films and Europa Films are famous film producers and distributors in France and internationally. Xinghai Films must have some international cooperation!" Simon smiled and said.

The French flaunt romance, and of course they are lazy in their bones. The atmosphere at the reception is very relaxed and full of sentiment.

"Mr. Pike, is this your first time in France?"

"Oh, it turned out to be the beautiful Ms. Sophie Marceau, good evening!" Simon Pike hugged the French Kiss who came across and gave a close salute.

"Just call me Simon, I'm a fan of Ms. Sophie Marceau!"

"Really, but just call me Sophie. Everyone shouts like that. The scenery in Cannes is very good. Simon, you should stay here for a few more days as a tour," Sophie Marceau said, stroking gracefully. Stretch long hair.

"Of course, it was my first time in France, and of course I would stay for a few more days," Simon said, clinking glasses with Sophie Marceau.

Sophie Marceau, who is 41 years old, still maintains the charm of a woman, and the French kiss is not a random call.

"By the way, there are a few young French actresses, let me introduce you to them," Simon then met Eva Green, Marion Cotillard, and Lea Seydoux.

"Hello, Eva!"

"Marion, good evening!"

"Mr. Pike, good evening!"

"Eva and Marion both have filming experience in Hollywood. I know both of the starring roles in "007: Casino Royale" and "No Guess," Simon laughed, then looked at a 22-year-old named Lea Seydoux's new French actress, asked:

"This Miss Seydoux should have something to do with Mr. Nicholas Seydoux from Gaumont Films just now, right?"

"Simon, Nicholas Seydoux's older brother is the former chairman of EMI and is also the grandfather of Leia, who was born into a family of filmmakers, and her parents are filmmakers," explains Sophie Marceau.

"So it is!" As for the daughter of the Saidou family, this kind of born actress will also be harassed by Harvey Weinstein in the future. It can only be said that the decline of French cinema is too fast.

Leia Seydoux smiled and said, "My grandfather and my parents have little to do with me. I also liked movies before I entered the entertainment industry!"

Simon nodded and said: "France does not lack excellent actresses. There will always be seats for French actors in Hollywood. It seems that Eva is acting in "Dream of Paris" for the first time, right?"

Eva Green, a beauty with a dark style, heard Simon Parker's question and replied: "Indeed, I had just returned from studying at the British Academy of Drama at that time, and "Dream of Paris" was indeed my first time acting in a movie! "

"Dream of Paris" is a R-rated movie in the United States, rated NC-17, and has only been shown in a small area, but Eva Green's bold performance really made her famous.

"Yes, I like your performance with Marion Cotillard very much, and there should be no shortage of cooperation opportunities in the future," Simon said, and deliberately took a few more glances at Eva Green, the new generation of French roses.