Hollywood starts with a broker

After finishing his chat with Nicolas Seydoux, Aaron looked around, searching for the stunning woman from earlier.

"Too bad," Aaron didn't see her!

"Aaron," suddenly, Hugh Grant and the Jewish director Roman Polanski and his wife approached.

Just last month, the erotic film "Bitter Moon," produced and directed by Roman Polanski and starring Hugh Grant, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Emmanuelle Seigner, was released in France.

The large-scale scenes in "Bitter Moon," including sexual perversion, sparked considerable controversy.

Regardless, Aaron chatted with them, after all, Dawn invested in Spielberg's "Schindler's List."

Roman Polanski himself was a Jewish orphan during World War II and had even been invited to direct "Schindler's List."

"Aaron, I think all Jews will be grateful to you for supporting the film 'Schindler's List'!"

Roman Polanski said, clinking glasses with Aaron.

Aaron glanced at Roman Polanski's young wife; the large-scale scenes in "Bitter Moon" were probably concentrated on her, right?

Then, Aaron looked at Roman Polanski with a strange expression. The highly controversial scenes of sexual sadism in "Bitter Moon" were likely a reflection of this guy's life!

You should know that Roman Polanski was sued for sexually assaulting a minor girl in the United States and fled to France.

The United States still hasn't dropped the warrant for his arrest!

Aaron smiled, "Well, with Steven Spielberg directing 'Schindler's List,' I'm very confident!"

These Jews only offer verbal gratitude, without any practical action, which is what annoys Aaron even more.

If Steven Spielberg hadn't agreed not to take a salary for "Schindler's List," Aaron wouldn't have supported the film.

"By the way, 'Schindler's List' will be released next month. Director Polanski, if you're interested, you can attend the premiere."

Roman Polanski shook his head awkwardly; he couldn't enter the United States!

Emmanuelle Seigner smiled and said, "Aaron, have you seen 'Bitter Moon'?"

Aaron shook his head, "I received a copy, but I haven't had time to enjoy it yet!"

Aaron didn't have much hope for French erotic films. "The Lover" did well at the box office in France, but it was only so-so in the United States.

"Bitter Moon," on the other hand, is filled with heavy-handed erotic and violent scenes, focusing on the entanglement and sadomasochism between men and women, a definite NC-17 level work.

In terms of reputation and artistry, "Bitter Moon" is far behind "The Lover," not even in the same league!

"Is that so?"

Emmanuelle Seigner was a little disappointed to hear this. Of course, she hoped to gain the favor of this newly emerging Hollywood tycoon.

"Bitter Moon" is very controversial, and there are many negative reviews. Emmanuelle Seigner contributed a lot of large-scale performances, and she regretted it after filming!

Regardless of what Emmanuelle Seigner thought, Aaron wasn't interested in Roman Polanski, let alone her.

Before long, Aaron was chatting with Hugh Grant about "Four Weddings and a Funeral." As a co-production between England and France, it was a completely different type of film from "Bitter Moon!"

"My agent has also reminded me that I won't be taking on these types of roles anymore," Hugh Grant smiled helplessly. In "Bitter Moon," he was just a supporting actor.

"Don't worry, 'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' which was filmed this year, is very good. It will be released next year, and I think there will definitely be surprises!"

Aaron said, patting the other man's shoulder. Hugh Grant's image was indeed not suitable for this type of work.

After chatting with Hugh Grant, Aaron saw the beautiful woman from before in the lounge of the banquet hall.

She seemed to be harassed by a man.

Aaron walked over and helped her out of the situation, "May I invite you for a drink?"

"I am Aaron Anderson, an American!"

"I'm honored, thank you just now, I am Cristiana Reali!"

After arriving at the hotel's internal bar, the two ordered two cocktails. Aaron looked at her, "Cristiana Reali? Not French, right?"

Cristiana Reali nodded, "I was born in Brazil and immigrated to France as a child. I only came to Paris to develop my career in the last few years."

"I am also an actress. I just saw you chatting with Mr. Nicolas Seydoux, so you must also be a big shot!"

Cristiana Reali is a French woman of Brazilian descent.

Moreover, the man who had been harassing her was the French director Jean-Jacques Annaud. As soon as he saw Aaron Anderson, he naturally left.

Cristiana Reali looked at Aaron, her eyes deep and bright, as if they could see into people's hearts!

Aaron smiled, "Just because I know Nicolas Seydoux?"

Cristiana Reali shook her head, "The man just now is called Jean-Jacques Annaud. The film 'The Lover,' which was released in France earlier this year, was directed by him."

"'The Lover'?"

Aaron took a sip of his drink.

"Adapted from Marguerite Duras's autobiographical novel, right? The male lead is a Chinese actor!"

"Yes, it's an excellent work, and the film has a very high reputation," Cristiana Reali explained with a smile. She herself is just a small star and has not participated in any major films or memorable works.

Aaron turned his head and looked at her, then suddenly reached out and stroked the other woman's face, "I have a film company in Hollywood called Dawn. 'Ghost' and 'The Silence of the Lambs,' which were released last year, are our works!"

Cristiana Reali's eyes widened, Hollywood Dawn Pictures, "Aaron Anderson!"

"No wonder, I've heard of it. There's a particularly young new tycoon in Hollywood. I didn't expect you to be so young?"

In fact, Cristiana Reali is not very old either, 27 years old tonight, only one year older than Sophie Marceau!

Then, Aaron put down his hand, picked up his glass, and took a sip, "Have you ever thought about developing your career in Hollywood?"

Cristiana Reali blinked her eyes a little helplessly, "I don't even have opportunities in France, how could Hollywood have a place for me?"

Aaron just smiled, "Because you didn't know me before;"

"Opportunities in Hollywood are indeed rare, but unfortunately, I am Aaron Anderson!"

Afterwards, Aaron left Cristiana Reali a business card, telling her to call him within three days.