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As one of the most influential directors of the fifth generation in China, Fang Kaizhi has been in the industry for more than 20 years and has contributed no less than ten classic works.In addition, Fang Kaizhi is also the only "Grand Slam" in China who has won in all four major international film festivals (the win here refers to the heavyweight awards such as best director or best film). director".

Using the words of one of the most authoritative film weekly magazines in China, it is not an exaggeration to say that Fang Kaizhi is the national treasure panda in the Chinese film industry.

And a few months ago, this Chinese director, who won the grand slam at the four major international film festivals, was invited by the organizer of Cannes to serve as a member of the jury of this year's Cannes Film Festival.When this news broke out from the Cannes Organizing Committee, the entire Huaxia entertainment circle was elated.For nearly a week, the headlines on the front pages of major domestic entertainment newspapers and weekly magazines were all about "Fang Kaizhi was invited to serve as a jury member of the Cannes Film Festival". Documentary reports, and the films directed by Fang Kaizhi have been played on the movie channel for several days, including "Autumn Dew White", which was banned in the mainland at the time, and won the Palme d'Or in Cannes after going through various casting turmoil "Flower and Sword", and "Rejuvenation", which recently conquered Oscars.Lu Heng, who had appeared in these films, also took advantage of Dongfeng to make a lot of hot searches and headlines.

However, what directors like Wu Zhongyuan envied the most was that after Fang Kaizhi learned that Lu Heng really wanted to transform into a director, he actually copied a copy of his director's notes that he had directed for many years and gave it to Lu Heng.Not to mention keeping Lu Heng by his side as a director's assistant, and giving him the opportunity to direct the shots - it is said that in the movie "Rejuvenation", there are several shots that Director Fang personally handed over to Lu Heng to practice.

This kind of treatment made everyone feel the relationship between Fang Kaizhi and Lu Heng while envious of Lu Heng's good luck and popularity.

Now, Director Fang, who was just invited to be a judge at the Cannes Film Festival, actually called him. This made Director Wu Zhongyuan feel a little bit puzzled while being excited.

After all, judging from Wu Zhongyuan's current status and influence, he has nothing to do with Fang Kaizhi——

No, it should be said that there is a little intersection.That is the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in mid-May!

In the blink of an eye, Director Wu Zhongyuan only felt his heart beating wildly, almost jumping out of his throat.Lin Chaoyang, who was still chattering and complaining in front of Wu Zhongyuan, couldn't help but hold his breath and concentrate his ears, hating that he couldn't hear the voice on the other end of the phone.

Wu Zhongyuan looked at his old friend who wanted to throw himself in the face, and subconsciously thought of the relationship between Lu Heng and Fang Kaizhi, and what Lin Chaoyang complained about Lu Heng in front of him just now.He didn't know what was going on, but Wu Zhongyuan, who felt guilty for a while, unexpectedly moved two steps to the side.

Fang Kaizhi on the other end of the phone obviously didn't know the delicate atmosphere here. Although he hadn't had much contact with Wu Zhongyuan before, Fang Kaizhi knew that the other party was a graduate of the director department of Yan Film Academy. In other words, That is, half of my students.Because of this, Director Fang Da didn't look too outsider, but habitually smiled and said: "It's Zhongyuan, I'm Fang Kaizhi..."

"Yes, yes, yes, I see..."

I don't know what Fang Kaizhi said. Lin Chaoyang can only see his old friend standing two steps away, with his back straight, his hands covering the phone, and his face piously and respectfully agreeing, nodding from time to time. He bent down and waited in a posture, never thinking that the other party could not see his movements at all.

And as Wu Zhongyuan agreed to say yes more and more times, the expression on his face became more enthusiastic and excited, and the expression of gratitude burst out frequently in his eyes.This made Lin Chaoyang, who was standing opposite him, feel more and more scratching his heart.The whole person was also violently agitated with Wu Zhongyuan's constantly changing expression and tone.

The old friend was so excited, and the call was made by director Fang Kaizhi, who is a judge of the film festival. Could it be that their "Heroes Forbidden"——

Thinking of this, Lin Chaoyang, who hadn't heard what Fang Kaizhi said at all, couldn't help but gasped. He felt as if his heart was filled with a bucket of water, and he followed his old friend's words up and down.For the first time, Lin Chaoyang complained about the super high quality of his old friend's antique mobile phone—how could the receiver not leak a little sound!

Fortunately, the "telephone chat" between Wu Zhongyuan and director Fang Kaizhi was not too long.After more than ten minutes, Wu Zhongyuan finally hung up the phone amidst a burst of sincere thanks.Before he had time to catch his breath, Lin Chaoyang, who was standing beside him, couldn't wait to ask: "What's the matter, what did Director Fang say, can he help us run an award or something? Is it the Best Director Award, or the Palme d'Or?"

Wu Zhongyuan gave Lin Chaoyang a weird look, and couldn't help laughing: "What are you thinking? Director Fang just heard that our crew was shortlisted for the main competition in Cannes for the first time. He was afraid that we would be too unfamiliar with the organizer's procedures, so As for the delay in public relations, I called to raise one or two points. Of course, Director Fang also sent an invitation to our crew on the phone, allowing us to visit him when we arrive in Cannes."

Fang Kaizhi, as a member of the jury of this year's Cannes Film Festival, was able to take the initiative to invite the crew members of the entries to visit him after arriving in Cannes, which is enough to show that Director Fang takes care of the crew of "Forbidden Man".Wu Zhongyuan knew it well, of course he knew that the reason why Director Fang would do this must be for Lu Heng's face.This made Wu Zhongyuan feel very emotional, the impatience originally bred by Lin Chaoyang's chatter and complaints disappeared, and the whole person suddenly felt refreshed.

However, Lin Chaoyang was disappointed after hearing what his old friend said.

"I thought Fang Kaizhi would call at night, if there was something important. It turned out that he was just being polite." Lin Chaoyang sneered, and rebuked Wu Zhongyuan bitterly: "It's only an honest person like you who treats you like this. Dumb phone thanks Dade."

Wu Zhongyuan frowned uncomfortably, and said with a dull expression, "Don't say that. With Director Fang's fame and status, he doesn't need to be polite to us. Since he has such a heart, we have to appreciate it." Don't take other people's kindness as a blessing!

Wu Zhongyuan hesitated again and again, but he still couldn't say the last sentence.It's just that his face is not very good.After all, he has regarded Fang Kaizhi as his goal and life mentor since he was studying directing.Now that idols are so slandered by people, if the person who said these words was not his old friend, Wu Zhongyuan would probably tear him up on the spot.

Lin Chaoyang has known Wu Zhongyuan for many years, so he can naturally see Wu Zhongyuan's danger.He smiled, shook his head and said: "I said Zhongyuan, how many years have we known each other, I know you dislike me for speaking badly, but I still have to say what should be said. With Lu Heng's connections and public relations ability, if he If he is willing to help us, the chances of "Forbidden City" in Cannes are definitely not small. But now he pushes everything to the crew and refuses to accompany us to Cannes for public relations a few days in advance. This His attitude is very different from when he was in Hollywood. In my opinion, he doesn’t take us seriously. I’ll just leave it here. If the person going to Cannes today is Fang Kaizhi, look at him Will you be so negligent!"

Wu Zhongyuan couldn't bear it anymore, and began to talk: "You also said that people are close and distant. Is the relationship between Lu Heng and Director Fang comparable to ours? In the end, Lu Heng and the crew of "Heroes Forbidden" are just working relationships. It was still a not-so-happy working relationship during filming. He was paid to act and cooperate with the crew to carry out proper publicity. The rest of the things, it's out of love that people are willing to do it, and it's only natural that they don't want to help."

"Besides, when Director Fang brought "Autumn Dew White" and "Flower and Sword" to publicize Cannes, didn't Lu Heng arrive at Cannes just before the opening ceremony..."

Wu Zhongyuan wanted to explain the facts to his old friend, but Lin Chaoyang only heard the phrase "It's still a not-so-happy working relationship during the filming" and started to dig into the horns. The whole person is like a cat whose tail has been trampled on. He said, "Are you blaming me for saying that?"

"Blame me for being so self-respecting at my age, for refusing to nod and bow and pretend to be a pug in front of two little kids, so I delayed your friendship with them. Now that Lu Heng puts on airs and refuses to help us go to Cannes for public relations, in case "Xia Qi" can't If I win the award, then I am the culprit of our crew!"

With Lin Chaoyang speaking like this, it is obvious that there is no way to continue the conversation today.Wu Zhongyuan could only shake his head, thinking that this old friend of his was pretty good in everything, but his heart...it was really confusing.

Xiangcheng Film and Television City——

Lu Heng, who didn't know how many times he was talked about by others, sat in front of the monitor and sneezed several times. Looking at Zhao Miao and Wang Zhen who were silently watching over on the set, Director Lu Da sniffed in embarrassment, embarrassingly Said: "Sorry, I delayed everyone's shooting. Let's do another one."

Sitting on the lounge chair beside him waiting for the play, by the way, Xu Baoyan, who was watching Lu Heng's play with great interest, looked over with concern: "Lu Heng, do you have a cold? Could it be a fever?"

"It's okay!" Lu Heng rubbed his itchy nose, couldn't help but sneezed a few more times, and could only stand up helplessly and said, "Why don't you take a rest for 10 minutes."

Standing on the set, Zhao Miao nodded immediately, and said with a smile, "Then let's take a rest, we will continue after you have had enough sneezing."

Lu Heng glanced at Zhao Miao helplessly, and reached out to take the tissue that Xu Baoyan handed over.The crew of the entire production crew sat down and rested in a relaxed state of mind, some began to drink water and some began to smoke.

Today's filming is a night scene, because of Lu Heng's stubborn request, everyone has been filming from eight o'clock to 11:30, and the visual inspection will definitely not finish the filming before one o'clock.Lu Heng, who has always been more sympathetic to employees, simply asked the field manager to order supper, and let everyone eat supper before going to work.

The staff on the set heard the words and cheered again, booing and shouting long live the director...