It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

"Director Chen, congratulations, I didn't expect you to be shortlisted for the main competition section of the Berlin Film Festival!"

"Damn it! Brother Fei! This is so awesome!"

"Chen Fei, I wish you a great prize."

"You kid, hey, I really made a mistake. I don't care about commercial movies, but I can even control reality-themed movies."

"If you need help, remember to call me. Shanghai Film Academy has always been your strongest support..."

"..."

On the day the shortlist was announced, in addition to the sudden addition of a dozen reporters to the crew of "Bright Sword", the rest were 53 call records on Chen Fei's phone.

This call was even more exaggerated than when he was nominated for the Golden Horse Best Director!

In addition to the mainland, Hong Kong Island, Macau, and Taiwan Island, several film and television companies from Bangzi Country also called.

In fact, Chen Fei was not familiar with these people, but because of selling stones and racing movie copyrights, he had brief contact with these people.

I just didn't expect that they also called to congratulate me.

When the time came at night in China, a long-distance call came in from abroad.

"Fei, you're so cool!" Bruce shouted in surprise on the phone.

The Berlin Film Festival not only enjoys a high status in China, but also has a very high status in Hollywood.

The fact that Chen Fei's film was shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival is also an affirmation of his directorial skills.

"Hmm, you are the 54th person to call me."

Chen Fei shrugged, looking unconcerned, because he had heard enough compliments today.

"How did the thing I asked you to do for me go?"

"Are you talking about helping you find a job in Hollywood?"

"right!"

As early as the last phone call, Chen Fei asked Bruce to use his connections to find himself some suitable job abroad.

Preferably something like action direction for Spider-Man 2.

the reason is simple.

He wants to go to Hollywood!

The domestic market has become saturated. Before the number of movie theaters has officially developed, even if he can produce a science fiction masterpiece like "The Wandering Earth", he will not be able to get too high a box office.

In this case, it is better to go to Hollywood to make money first.

After waiting for the domestic market to officially enter a period of vigorous development, I can just enter the market with the banknotes I have saved in advance and start killing!

Unfortunately, breaking into Hollywood is not that easy.

Although he has gained a great reputation at home, he is still a novice abroad.

If he wants to become famous quickly and start making money, he must first build his reputation.

Chen Fei is currently preparing to learn the "Yuan Ba ​​Ye" model and officially enter Hollywood as an action director, just like in "Spider-Man 2".

But Bruce is so unreliable. It's been several months, and he hasn't even received any news!

Chen Fei seriously doubted that he had been lingering among those female models all day long and had forgotten the real business?

"Fei, I'm working hard, but you also know that it's really difficult for Chinese people to find jobs in Hollywood, especially in the film and television industry."

This was said quite tactfully, but Chen Fei frowned.

That damn regional discrimination is still at work!

"Forget it, just look for it slowly. If you have any news, let me know in time."

After saying that, Chen Fei was about to hang up the phone.

But Bruce on the other end of the phone hurriedly said: "Fei, the Berlin Film Festival is a very good opportunity, if you can win the Golden Bear...

oh! wrong! That is completely wishful thinking. Even if you can get a silver bear, you can still establish yourself as a director in Hollywood.

Just like Director Ang Lee and Director Yusee Wu, they are all working hard in Hollywood as directors.

Or, if you can cooperate with Kung Fu superstars like Jackie Chan (Cheng Long) or Jet Li (Li Lianlian), you can become famous in Hollywood in a short time.

These are all ways to get a foothold in Hollywood quickly, but other than that, it’s really hard! "

"Okay, I understand." Chen Fei nodded slightly, his expression moving slightly.

He seems to be able to do all of these!

However, he wants to continue working hard and move closer to the real throne of capital.

"Is anyone paying attention to the scripts I sent you?"

"have!"

At this point, Bruce suddenly became excited.

"Fei, the movie "Dead Silence" you created attracted the attention of Lionsgate, and the movie "Get Out" with its strong satirical meaning attracted the attention of Universal Pictures."

Chen Fei's eyes lit up, "Have they contacted you?"

"That's not true, but according to my friend's description, they are in frequent contact with these two scripts. If my estimate is correct, I'm afraid it won't be long before I receive the news."

"Haha, okay, if you have any news, remember to notify me in time!"

…

After hanging up the phone, Chen Fei couldn't suppress his inner excitement and waved his fist in the air several times.

Good things happen frequently, this luck is so good!

He even began to wonder if those lucky oranges he had eaten before had an effect. Otherwise, how could there be good news one after another?

"Director Chen, congratulations!"

Seeing Chen Fei hang up the phone, a group of people from the "Bright Sword" crew gathered around. Apart from congratulations, a little envy appeared on their faces unconsciously.

Comparing people to each other is so infuriating...

21 years old, Baihua Best Actor, Golden Horse Best Director, director of commercial films with a box office of 100 million yuan, nominated for the Berlin Film Festival...

Mud, I can't think about it anymore, this blow is too strong!

"Haha, I'm just lucky."

Chen Fei patted the dust on his butt, took off his Japanese military uniform, and put on his own clothes.

"You continue to shoot, I have to go back first. The opening ceremony will be on the 10th and the awards will be given on the 19th. I have to prepare in advance."

Everyone nodded and said goodbye.

"Be careful on the way, Director Chen..."

After first going back to the village to say hello to the old man, Chen Fei embarked on his journey back to Beijing again.

During this period, he called Huang Bo, Wang Luodan, Duo Bujie, and Wang Baoqiang respectively, asking them if they wanted to go to Berlin with him.

Because the film festival coincides with the Chinese New Year, I had to say hello to them in advance.

As expected, several people expressed their strong yearning!

"Go! You must go! It's the Berlin Film Festival!"

Huang Bo's face was full of excitement.

Since winning the Golden Horse Award for Best Newcomer, he has fallen into a "happy life" with constant film appointments after returning to the mainland.

Although his appearance is not very good, he is a real and capable person.

Coupled with his super high emotional intelligence, every director he has worked with will not praise him!

Several others could not hide their excitement and hurriedly went to arrange the chores at home, always ready to go.

…

The first time he returned to Kyoto, Chen Fei rushed straight to China Film Academy without stopping.

When passing newspapers and periodicals on the street, he took out a few newspapers and read them.

Not surprisingly, the news that he was shortlisted for the main competition section of the Berlin Film Festival was on the front pages of major entertainment newspapers.

"Chen Fei! 21-year-old director! Take the [Road to Become a God] again."

"Congratulations to Director Chen's new film "No Man's Land" for being shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival's main competition!"

"The 200-million-dollar commercial film director transformed into an art film, and he still has everything he needs to control it!"

"On this day, the entire literary and art circle lost its voice."

"Lu Chuan's doubts! Lu Chuan's shock! Lu Chuan's horror!"

"'Kekexili' is a masterpiece of literary and artistic films? Then what is 'No Man's Land'? A masterpiece!"

"Director Gu's wife was slapped on the set, behind-the-scenes footage of "Peacock"..."

After randomly choosing a newspaper and buying it, Chen Fei happily walked towards the China Film Building.

He was suddenly curious whether Lu Chuan's face looked ugly?

In the field of literary and artistic films that he is proud of, he is still dominated by Chen Fei. This feeling may be so frustrating that he will have a cerebral hemorrhage!

In the elevator, Chen Fei received a call from Feng Xiaogang.

After chatting for a few words, he finally gave a final instruction: "Director Feng, please help me pay attention recently. If I meet Lu Chuan, remember to help me read his expression."

"Hey, you are really a loser."

"You remember! Don't forget it!"

"good."

Feng Xiaogang hung up the phone with a look of helplessness. Who knows where Lu Chuan could be now? Where should he go to find someone?

…

After walking out of the elevator, Chen Fei pushed open the door of Han Sanping's office.

"Mr. Han! When do we leave for Berlin?"

"???" Han Sanping looked confused, "Fuck you, let's go our own way. Is there any relationship between us?"

"I just want to find a companion. It's just a few of us who went there alone. We are not familiar with the place. What if we get lost?"

"..."

Still lost? Do you really think you are a three-year-old child?

Sighing speechlessly, Han Sanping picked up the phone on the table and dialed her assistant's number: "Help me book a few more tickets to Berlin. I want..."

"Five!" Chen Fei reminded in a low voice.

"Okay, order five, and I'll ask them to send you the identity information later."

After hanging up the phone, Han Sanping raised her head and continued to ask: "Is there anything else?"

"As for the release, do you think that if my film wins an award, is there any hope that it will be screened in major theaters across the country?"

Chen Fei still wants to give it a try. If it can achieve both box office and word-of-mouth success, it will be the best of both worlds.

"There is hope!" Han Sanping replied decisively.

Times are progressing, policies are advancing, and Chen Fei is also the second-largest commercial film director in the country after Zhang Yimou, so his superiors will definitely give him encouragement.

If he can win an award at a place like the Berlin International Film Festival, "No Man's Land" will be released nationwide.

However, the next second, Chen Fei suddenly added: "I mean, use the original version for public screening."

Um? !

Han Sanping's eyes widened suddenly, "You really dare to think about it!"

"no hope?"

"Let's talk about it after winning the prize first. If it's a waste of time, what we both said will be empty words."

"That's true..."

…

February 1st, which is the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, coincides with the Little New Year in the north.

On this day, Chen Fei led several people from the "No Man's Land" crew and set out together with more than a dozen staff members from China Film.

The person in charge of leading the team is Mr. Han.

This may also be a signal revealed by China Film to the outside world.

Mr. Han is about to become Director Han!

As one of the three major European (international) film festivals, the Berlin International Film Festival attracts a large number of filmmakers and works every year.

It focuses on political and social reality and is a holy place for many realism-themed films!

The news of Chen Fei and China Film's departure spread throughout the domestic entertainment industry as soon as possible.

Many reporters also set off in unison.

Their purpose is simple, they want to spread the news back to China as soon as possible whether "No Man's Land" and "Peacock" have won awards.

As for "A Cloud in the Sky"...

This is a film from Baodao, and the Mainland people don’t pay special attention to it.

After landing at the airport and looking at the familiar surroundings, Chen Fei felt inexplicably emotional.

"When I came here in 2003, I came just to watch the excitement. But when I came to Berlin again in 2005, I didn't expect that I would bring my own works with me."

Standing next to him, Han Sanping's eyes were a little complicated, "You are really talented. From being unknown to being shortlisted for the main competition in Berlin, it only took two years!

It's a pity that you are just a little timid. Why don't you dare to complete a big production? "

Chen Fei: "..."

He finally woke up. Han Sanping probably wanted to lay the foundation for his identity as "Director Han", so he was so keen on doing big productions.

Perhaps in his opinion, big investment equals big income!

And big income is equal to his political achievements!

"Oh, I only hope that after "The Promise" comes out, Mr. San can still smile so happily."

Glancing at Han Sanping with some confusion, Chen Fei didn't say anything more and could only wish him good luck.

The hotel was booked in advance and China Film was responsible for all expenses.

Chen Fei was a little embarrassed at first.

"How about paying back some money to China Film Group?"

But as soon as this thought came to his mind, he raised his hand and slapped himself without hesitation!

"Damn it, how could you think so? If you pay back the money, wouldn't you betray your original intention of harvesting wool?"

…

After settling in the hotel, Chen Fei said goodbye to Huang Bo and others, and walked to the elevator alone.

As the main competition work, the crew of "No Man's Land" needed to sign in with the organizer. He had to give his phone number to the organizer so that he could contact him if he had anything to do later.

"Brother Fei? Don't you need our help?" Huang Bo stood at the door of the room and shouted.

Chen Fei waved his hand, "I have a friend here who will help."

friend?

Several people looked at each other with some curiosity in their hearts.

Since when did Chen Fei have connections in Germany?

When he got out of the elevator and came to the lobby, he immediately saw the figure sitting in the reception area of ​​the hotel.

"Director Li!" Chen Fei shouted excitedly.

On the sofa, Li Yang stood up, turned around, looked at the approaching figure, and opened his arms enthusiastically.

"Haha, Xiaofei, long time no see."

The two hugged each other, then separated again, and looked at each other with complicated expressions.

"What a good boy, I'm so impressed after seeing you for three days. It's only been more than two years, and you've actually led a team to participate in Berlin!"

"Haha, maybe I have better luck."

This sentence has become Chen Fei's universal reply formula. No matter what happens, it all boils down to "good luck".

After chatting for a few more words, the two walked to the organizer's venue.

On the way, Chen Fei asked curiously: "How many years will it take for your ban to end?"

Li Yang smiled bitterly: "Oh, it won't be officially over until the end of this year. I found a lot of people and reduced it from five years to three years."

After being stunned for a moment, Chen Fei said to console him: "You are already lucky. Director Jiang Wen has worked hard for five years and has not lost a single day."

"I heard that his ban period has come?"

"Yes," Chen Fei nodded, "It seems that he just arrived. During this period, he is gearing up for his new movie. He seems to be cooperating with people from Hong Kong Island. It's called "The Sun Also Rises"."

"Art films?"

"The name sounds similar. I probably want to hone my skills, get a prize, and announce my return."

Compared to Li Yang, Jiang Wen was much more stubborn, and the movie "The Devils Are Coming" did have a lot of controversies...

While chatting, the two of them arrived at the main venue.

After living in Germany for several years, Li Yang was considered a know-it-all here and led Chen Fei to quickly complete various registration tasks.

Afterwards, he led Fade Chen around the main venue.

Movies from all over the world gathered together, and the entire venue was densely packed with posters. Chen Fei felt overwhelmed by what he saw!

"Good guy, why are there so many movies?"

Chen Fei still clearly remembered that when he came to the conference in 2003, there were densely packed posters in the main venue.

At the time, he thought it was a collection of movies from many years ago, but looking at it now, it seems that these are all new movies!

"Haha, this is one of the three major international film festivals. It is not comparable to the golden horses and statues in our country. Naturally, more people will come to participate."

"That's true..." While they were chatting, Chen Fei's gaze suddenly stopped, "What the hell? Why is there a poster for "No Man's Land"?"

On the right side of the center of the venue, a huge poster was hanging from the eaves, hanging to the ground, and the title of "No Man's Land" was written on it!

Next to it are "Peacock" by Gu Changwei and "A Cloud in the Sky" from Taiwan.

Chen Fei clearly remembered that he did not buy the poster space. Could it be that China Film Group paid for it?

Li Yang on the side explained with a smile: "All the films shortlisted for the main competition unit will have advertising space. This can be regarded as a kind of publicity by the organizer."

At this point, Li Yang seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly said: "By the way, since your film has been shortlisted for the main competition, it stands to reason that you have to rent a screening room."

"What's the use?"

"Definitely. If the audience responds well, it will be of great help to the judges."

"Then what are you waiting for? Rent one now!"

…

The afternoon passed quickly, and by the evening, the two of them finally prepared all the preliminary work.

With money in his pocket, Chen Fei simply rented a large room that could accommodate 300 people to watch movies at the same time.

"Okay, now comes the publicity. How are you going to do it?"

When asked this question, Li Yang's expression was complicated.

He still clearly remembers that when promoting "The Blind Shaft", Chen Fei climbed directly to the top of the Berlin TV tower, causing a huge sensation!

"I have brought a lot of actors this time. Then I will print some flyers and ask them to hand them out on the streets."

A smile broke out on Chen Fei's face. It was bright and simple, but it seemed to contain a "bad intention" feeling!

Li Yang asked tentatively: "Aren't you going to climb the TV tower this time?"

"Don't worry! I definitely won't go! It was an accident last time!"

Chen Fei raised three fingers very seriously and made an oath with a serious face.

The skateboards specially customized at a high price in the United States have been airlifted to Berlin along with the flight. After the flyers are printed, they can be distributed on the streets.

Thinking of this, the seriousness on Chen Fei's face slowly receded, and his smile became brighter.

It's been a long time since he experienced "excitement"!

He is very much looking forward to the next challenge!

Although Li Yang was still dubious, thinking that Chen Fei was already a famous director at this time, he probably wouldn't do such dangerous behavior again... right? ? ?