Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 973 True Love Comes First
The group went to the "Café de Flore", a favorite place for celebrities in Paris. Unlike the other two nightclubs frequented by show business stars, the "Paris Grand Bathroom" (Les Paris bathrooms) was converted from bathing facilities. Bains Douches), and the converted theater "Le Palace", Café Flor is a traditional café serving light meals.

It just so happens that Konchalovsky is not from China, and like Ronald, he is not very interested in nightclubs converted from weird places.

Konchalovsky ordered a cup of coffee with milk (Café au lait), Juliette Binoche ordered a cup of coffee with cream (Café crème), and it was Ronald's turn, who knew nothing about French, so he had to order it A glass of Noisette with the largest words on the menu, and I don't know what it is a specialty.

Ronald didn't understand until the waiter in a black waistcoat and a barber's apron brought three cups of coffee.This is actually the French name for American latte, Italian cappuccino, and espresso.

"People from the country of hair", Ronald shook his head, this is a national characteristic of the country of hair, any term must be staggered with the English translation, and he invented a more "hair country" name.For example, normal editing in movies is called "montage" here, and film practitioners in other places only call the cutting without continuity montage, which are completely two discourse systems.

"I hear you know Walter Murch, the editor of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'? His editing is amazing. I didn't think I could do so well on screen," said Juliette Binoche.The film was released two months ago, and Binoche was very satisfied with her performance, and the editing allowed her to present effects on the screen that she did not expect.

Binoche was a big beauty, with fair skin and freckles so light that they were almost invisible, adding a French flair.Looking at Ronald with scorching eyes.I want to talk about art with this big Hollywood director.

Like the big beauties in some other movie circles, extremely beautiful women either use makeup very carefully to make themselves perfect every moment.Or, like Binoche, don't stick to trifles, don't tidy up and dress casually.

Today she is dressed like an ordinary female college student, with her hair cut short and combed back.It all depends on temperament, showing a special sexy.

"Actually, Murch was my teacher. I was able to go to Hollywood and I got a lot of inspiration from him."

"But your movie is completely different from what he edited." Juliette Binoche spoke with a strong French accent, and her fluency was very good.

"All I shoot are commercial films. Why, do you watch my films too?" Ronald said with a smile, it still feels good for a beautiful woman to pay attention to her own films.

"Of course, Danse sexy (French translation of Dirty Dance"), there are people dancing this sexy dance all over the street, I complained to Andre, what kind of dance is so popular, and he said it was him Directed by my friend...hahaha”

Speaking of which, Juliette Binoche slapped Andrei Konchalovsky lightly, and the two seemed very close.

"Hahaha, that dance is really infectious. I know that even in Berlin, Germany, there are people dancing on the streets..." Ronald recalled his experience in West Berlin.

"Hahaha..." Speaking of the stereotyped German, an American, a Souvier Confederate, and a Chinese woman all laughed.

"I didn't expect Konchalovsky to be so popular with women in Europe?" Ronald sighed in his heart. Such a beautiful young female star is actually in a relationship with him?Back when he was down and out in Hollywood, Konchalowski was only able to date the half-mature Shirley McLean.It's a lot to eat here.

"Well, how should I put it? I like the hidden subtext in your movies. Although your movies are commercial films, there are actually a lot of humanistic care at the core. I like it very much." Juliette Binoche looked at Rona again De, then reached out and pressed his hand.

Ronald didn't understand, he looked at Konchalovsky, what does this mean?The Chinese people's views on love are really unique.

"I dated Juliet before, and then separated because of filming. Now she is back to play the leading role in my director's 'Seagull'. We are still good friends who talk about everything." Having lived in Paris, there are still some cultural shocks and barriers.

Konchalovsky still likes to be in Europe. The public here, as Ronald's manager Richard said, respect and love talents like directors more than beauties like female stars.

He feels like a fish in water here and is very welcome.Juliette Binoche dated him for more than a year, until they filmed "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and did a fake scene with the actor Daniel Day-Lewis before breaking up with him amicably.

After that, the fire of passion between Binoche and Lewis did not burn for too long, and Lewis empathized with another Chinese female star, Isabella Adjani, and Binoche is currently in a vacant period.

And the old and firm Konchalovsky is having a hot fight with a hostess of Moscow TV station Irina, thanks to the open policy of the new General Secretary Mikhail, now Moscow and Leningrad Beauties, traveling between Europe and Asia has become much more convenient.For them, the perfumes and cosmetics of Hair Country are the best things, especially in front of colleagues and friends.

"I don't understand..." Ronald felt that his eyes had been opened. Chinese people seemed to be more free about the moral code of love than those young people in big cities who were the freest in America.It seems that formal boyfriend and girlfriend, even marriage, are not shackles for them.

Continuing to chat about things in the film industry and views on art, Ronald proposed to go to the hotel to rest first, "Will you also go to Cannes?" Ronald asked the two before leaving.

"Yes, do you want to take me with you?" Juliette Binoche took Ronald's hand and asked.

"Of course, I asked them to book extra tickets."

Back at the hotel, Ronald first hung up the long-distance call to Nisita, who replied that Michelle Pfeiffer is currently filming the scene of Count Valmont’s castle in Evelyn province, after which Ronald ended his trip to Cannes , she also happens to be returning to Paris, so we can talk face to face then.

The two chatted about work arrangements, and Ronald couldn't help asking Nisita, "Is the attitude of Chinese people towards love different from ours?"

"Hahaha, you used to go to Hair Country for work, this is the first time you have free time to play, right? You have to understand the attitude of Hair Country people, not all Hair Country people are like this, but those artists in Paris really put "L'amour" vrai est suprême "put on the lips."

""L'amour vrai est suprême", Ronald repeated. He already knew that this is the French meaning of true love. As long as two people feel that each other is their "true love", then not only should they not be married because of secular fetters. Break up, and other people should take the initiative to retreat to fulfill this rare emotion in this world.

The background of America is, after all, a country founded by Puritans, lawyers, and businessmen.Traditionally, there are still strong moral constraints, so if a Hollywood female star cheats on other men after getting married or getting engaged, her value in the eyes of the public will relatively shrink.

Of course, when a man encounters a similar situation, he will be condemned much better.

"Have Fun!", Nisita finally wished Ronald a good time. Paris is indeed a holy place for love in the minds of many American men and women.

The next day, Konchalovsky did not go to Cannes with Ronald on the pretext of having other business.Juliette Binoche, together with Ronald, flew to Cannes on a Dassault executive jet.

The sunshine and beach here are still the same as in previous years, but Ronald's mentality is much more relaxed than the previous few times when he had work tasks.

Arriving at the Film Palace where the organizing committee is located, Ronald met many acquaintances.

First up is the team of director and star Clint Eastwood, who directed the film "Bird," about jazz musician and saxophonist Charlie Bird Parker, which is this year's entry.

Ronald had a little trouble with Eastwood back then.However, as soon as the actor saw Ronald, he came up to hug him enthusiastically, then held Ronald's hand and began to express his gratitude.

"If you hadn't given me a chance back then, it would be impossible for a black man with my appearance to find opportunities in Hollywood."

The leading actor is Forest Whitaker, who played a football team player in Ronald's debut film "Fast-paced Richmond High School", and he has survived in Hollywood with this resume.With a slightly defective eye, he has been playing various supporting roles, including the Vietnam War film "Good Morning Vietnam" and "Platoon".

He always plays the role of this special type of disciplined force personnel. Not long ago, he also played an FBI agent in the daydream "Boxing World".

It was a magical experience for him to be spotted by Eastwood this time, starring a jazz musician, and being able to attend the film festival in Cannes.

"Congratulations, congratulations." Ronald sent blessings to Whitaker.Eastwood next to him looked over and shook hands with him casually.

"It can be seen that he respects you?" Juliette Binoche asked quietly beside her.

"I directed his first movie. It was on a tight budget. I auditioned a lot of people. As soon as he walked in the room, I knew he could play the football team... You know what? America's football, it's strong. Only those who can be a team member."

"A kind of barbaric sport", Juliette Binoche wrinkled her nose with a smile, very interesting, "Why does Mr. Clint Eastwood seem to not want to talk to you?"

"When I was filming Longwei Boy, I rejected Eastwood's youngest son to play the leading actor Daniel. He was so angry that he refused the movie sponsor Coca-Cola to appear in his movie again." Ronald looked at the old man. The cowboy laughed.

"Sponsorship?" Binoche didn't quite understand.

"It's a kind of agreement. Coca-Cola sponsors my film for a sum of money. I let the male lead hold a Sprite and drink it in front of the camera." Ronald Binoche said.

"Isn't that tarnishing art?" Juliette Binoche couldn't accept such an arrangement in her heart. All of her films were adaptations of famous books, or films with humanistic care, focusing on the lives of marginalized people in society.

According to her and some Chinese filmmakers, the purpose of filming is to show concern for the weak in society.

"Ha..." Ronald smiled, making a movie by himself is considered as a commodity first, and only when someone watches it can we talk about other things.

The two walked to a restaurant on the first floor of the Martinez Hotel, a Michelin three-star hotel that specializes in seafood.Daydream's colleagues have already helped him arrange the restaurant seats.There are many stars in this restaurant, one of the main reasons is that the owner gave the restaurant a very flattering name "Golden Palm Restaurant".

"Ronald!"

A woman inside screamed, "Didn't expect to see you here! What a surprise!"

Ronald saw that it was Melanie Griffiths, the star of "Working Girl". She participated in another Cannes film, and the director was Robert Redford, who was smiling behind her.

"Melanie, Mr. Radford." Ronald stood up and greeted them again.Introducing Juliette Binoche, by the way.

Robert Redford is a well-trained star. He is not as easy to put on his old status as Eastwood. He saw a rising star in Hollywood like Ronald in Cannes and appreciated it very much.

From participating in the film, the two chatted about the differences in Chinese films, and also talked about the losses caused by the strike of the Hollywood screenwriters union. It was very speculative.

"Our next year's Sundance Film Festival welcomes your film to participate in the screening." Redford is now putting a lot of energy into this film festival in Utah named after his character in "Tiger and Leopard".

"Of course, my daydreams are B-movies, but I have a new film with Roger Corman, 'The Sids and Sisters', which has been signed up, and it's a very interesting film."

"I know the name, and I will let the organizing committee take care of it. If you can say it is interesting, it seems that this movie is indeed interesting."

"Yeah, much more artistic than the films I've made myself."

As Ronald said, he secretly squeezed Juliette Binoche's hand, meaning that I, Ronald, make commercial films to make money, but the company is still very supportive of this kind of independent films with a strong artistic temperament.

"You are the best", Juliette Binoche saw Ronald talking happily with Robert Redford, who is famous in the whole of Europe, relying on "Tiger and Leopard". up.This is the art master and director genius I admire.

It was a long meal when Melanie Griffiths came over to ask Ronald about the screening of "Working Girl".

Ronald told him that Twentieth Century Fox plans to follow the route of last year's "Moonlight" and release it on a small scale at the end of the year, and then strive for nominations for various awards before expanding the screening scale.

Mentioning the Oscars, Melanie Griffiths smiled until the small wrinkles in the corners of her eyes came out, and she still had hope of being nominated for an Oscar. Who would have thought of this a year ago?

Juliette Binoche couldn't understand what Ronald meant. When the two got up and went to the hotel to check in, she asked Ronald why he wanted to release at the end of the year.

Ronald honestly said that he wants to be nominated for awards, and then use the opportunity to market in turn, so that more audiences can enter the movie theater.

Binoche was a little dizzy. Is this man a shrewd businessman or an artist that everyone respects and loves?A person's headquarters may play both roles.

Ronald couldn't speak French, so he invited Binoche to the front desk, said their names, and prepared the room.Richard made all the arrangements, booking two large rooms, which he worked very hard to arrange during the film festival, when housing was tight.If two people are doing well, it is easy to return one.

"Ronald!"

Another woman screamed, "Why are you also in Cannes? I even asked if you would come, but they all said you would not come."

This time it's German star, Demi Moore's former neighbor and best friend, Natasha Kinski.

She was obviously very happy to see Ronald alone, and she just came up and kissed him, and then hugged Ronald's arm tightly.

"I'm also here temporarily. I have something to do. I'll treat it as a vacation. How are your husband and children?" Ronald asked her with a smile.Kinski married her Egyptian-born husband, a wealthy businessman, and was pregnant with someone else's child at the time. I don't know what happened to the two now.

In this case, Ronald can't play the game of the Chinese people, and the consequences of being greedy for a while may be very troublesome.

"Ibrahim will come later, he is at home looking after my son and daughter." Natasha Kinski stroked her long blond hair to hide the fine wrinkles around her eyes.She is, after all, a mother of two.

"I heard that you are a member of the jury this time. I really congratulate you." Ronald looked at Kinski, who was much lighter than the last time we met in Cannes. It seemed that she still cared about her postpartum condition. Body shape, still has ambitions for returning to Hollywood.

"Ronald", Juliette Binoche came over after handling the check-in, and when she saw Kinski, she hugged Ronald even harder.

This woman relied on herself to be nominated for the Best Actress of the Cesar Award this year, and her husband, a wealthy businessman, helped her a lot before she got a member of the jury at Cannes.

I have been nominated for the Caesar Award for two consecutive years, but I have not received such treatment. It seems that businessmen are not without benefits.

Binoche looked at Ronald and said deliberately, "I'm a little tired, when shall we go up and have a rest, I want to take a hot bath."

Natasha Kinski's face turned paler, she calmed herself down, and put on a more seductive smile, "I have a party to attend tonight, are you coming?"

"Maybe next time, I just got off the plane." Ronald felt the enthusiasm radiated from the beautiful women around him. Is there any party at this time?

"Natasha...you are here, we should start." A man with American temperament interrupted their conversation rudely.

I saw him wearing an American-style double-breasted suit. He looked a bit like Ronald's friend Minahan, with a fleshy face and a thick neck.There's another American blond, urinating in a set prop, crazed Sharon Stone with her arms around her.

"Ronald, we're an American party tonight, are you coming?" The man held out his hand, "Harvey, Harvey Weinstein. I'm the owner of Miramax, and we've got several movies in this year .There will be more next year.”

"Ronald," Ronald shook his hand.

Harvey Weinstein may have been dissatisfied with Natasha Kinski and Ronald's intimacy, holding it hard, trying to give him a hard time.Unprepared Ronald was careless for a moment, and he got the upper hand.

"Good guy, you are a liar with a thick neck like a chef, you are here to sneak attack, you don't talk about martial arts." Ronald clenched his fist, and with a crisp force, he used the skills he learned at the Shichahai Sports School in Huaguo, and bounced away. She grabbed his palm, then held the opponent's palm with her backhand, and squeezed it down hard.

"Aw..." Harvey Weinstein cried out in pain, and immediately realized, "Aw, it's a pity that you don't come. But anyone who is accompanied by such a beautiful woman will choose the same as you. "

"L'amour vrai est suprême", Ronald also learned, a French true love supremacy.

Harvey turned his head and walked to the elevator in the lobby with the two beauties in his arms. Sharon Stone turned around and gave Ronald a wink.

Seeing Natasha Kinski, who left unwillingly and gave him a sad look, Ronald shivered. Her husband was too miserable.

Marriage in the film industry is too scary. I don't know what these female stars are thinking.

Ronald touched his lips, and went to the elevator on the other side with Binoche.

"How do you know Natasha Kinski? She has been in the limelight recently." Binoche asked about the relationship between Ronald and Kinski.

"Natasha took Polanski's photo of Tess' big star back then. At that time, I was still an unknown photographer and took her audition photos."

"Hmm..." Juliette Binoche raised her chin on purpose. She only opened one room because she wanted to win the other party. She was very satisfied when she heard Ronald say "Love Actually".It is self-evident who this is supreme.

(End of this chapter)