Chapter 206 I Will Always Love Movies
Chen An was quite happy looking at the enthusiastic students below.

Then he took out the prepared speech and said to the microphone with a smile:

"I've been to many award ceremonies and I don't prepare speeches because there's not much to say. But considering that I'm going to give a speech at my alma mater, I prepared some. Don't mind."

Of course, Chen An also wrote this sentence into his speech.

Many students in the audience who were meeting Chen An for the first time couldn't help laughing when they heard Chen An speak.

But those who knew more knew that what Chen An said was true. Even at the Oscars ceremony, he only said two words: thank you and that was it.

"Many of my classmates should know me. I am quite famous in the film industry."

Although this sentence is simple, but when people hear it, they will think you are showing off, right?
A little famous?

Aren't all other directors just for fun, and only Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou are plotting their own characters?

"As a senior, I can only give you some advice. Since I have never filmed a TV series, I can only give you some advice about movies. The first point is naturally to concentrate on studying in school. The foundation is undoubtedly the most important. Only..."

Chen An talked a lot on the stage, and the students below listened attentively.

Although these are all clichéd words of encouragement to study, they were said by Chen An. Who knows, maybe Chen An likes this kind of actor. So listen first.

Chen An said a little about learning, and here is what Chen An wants to say:

"Let me ask you a question first. Someone you know, Director Jiang Wen, has also discussed this issue with me. So now I'm asking you what a movie is."

After saying this, Chen An put down his speech and looked up at the students below.

The media who were recording in the surrounding area also had their eyes light up when they saw this scene. It turned out that wherever Chen An was, there was always a topic!

“It’s art!”

"Yes, film is the seventh art!"

“It’s a poem that can be recorded!”

“It’s a high-level way to become famous!”

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Most people did not choose to speak, but there were still some who spoke out their thoughts loudly. After all, this was a rare opportunity to communicate with Chen An.

Chen An listened to these answers and smiled, then said: "Everyone has a different answer, which is exactly what I want to say. What a movie is is different for everyone."

“It’s just a video that was filmed and preserved. It contains a person’s dream, or what a person wants to tell the world, or it’s just a scene that simply wants to make you laugh.”

"He doesn't exist in everyone's life, but some people feel they can't give him up. He is not indispensable."

"He is the seventh art in the eyes of some people, and he is also the disc used by some people to press the corner of the table."

"Even I don't think it's art. It's because it's a commodity that it can be circulated."

"But I can't deny my love for him. It's because of my love for him that I embarked on this path. There is no other reason, and it's not because of anything else about him."

“If you want to be an excellent actor, screenwriter, photographer, or director, then please keep your love for movies. Sometimes they are not great, and sometimes they are not outstanding.”

"In this way, it can break away from commodities and become the art that you love. Movies are not indispensable, but love may be the reason for its existence."

“Whether your passion for movies can make you famous or make you money, you must keep your passion for movies first.”

“Maybe he himself is insignificant, but whatever you love will become the reason for his existence.”

He paused here, not sure whether he was talking to the students below or to Chen An, the person he replaced.

"So. I. will always love movies."

Having said this, Chen An had finished what he wanted to say, and folded the manuscript and put it in his pocket in front of everyone.

This is what Chen An wanted to say. There are not too many opinions. Everyone has different ideas.

But the passion for movies is the basis for movies to not be eliminated, whether it is for making money or becoming famous or being a female star. I hope you are full of passion first, so that you have something to love.

And right after he finished speaking, applause broke out from the audience.

Chen An smiled and didn't care. Whether they really had some insights or they applauded because of his status, it didn't matter anymore.

I have said everything I need to say. Everyone has different ideas about movies.

I don’t expect everyone to maintain the same pure passion as Jiang Wen, but as long as you step into this industry, you should do it well.

Whether it is an art film that expresses something in a vague way or a commercial film that is made to make money, if it can bring you what you want, please love it and complete it well.

Chen An nodded on the stage and then stepped down.

After the rest of the people finished speaking, the ceremony ended.

Students will undergo military training under arrangement, which is a stage that every college student must go through.

Chen An was about to leave as well, but before leaving he thought that his unorthodox remarks would lead to a scolding from Teacher Mu, but who knew that the other party just patted Chen An lightly on the shoulder.

Without saying much, he escorted Chen An out the door.

After Chen An got on the bus, he did not leave for a long time, thinking about the student's back.

With the media's attention, he changed his once torn clothes into a brand new suit, which looked close-fitting and made him look more mature. He was no longer the same as before.

But today he suddenly felt that he was still the same silly boy who carried a sack and grinned at himself, and it seemed that he had not changed at all.

While there was still time, Chen An made an urgent trip to the company.

"Sister Xiaoping, how is Jiang Wen's movie going?" Chen An asked straight to the point after entering.

Li Xiaoping sighed, "I know you're thinking about it. I was planning to tell you after you finish filming. You can see for yourself."

After saying that, he handed over a pile of documents.

In addition to the film distribution documents, there is also a release date, which is set for November.

There is also news that the film won the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or and documents on copyright purchase.

What Chen An didn't expect was that it was sold for more than one million US dollars.

"Is Gaumont a sucker? They spent so much money?" Chen An was a little surprised to see that the European buyer was not MK2. What surprised him even more was that the movie was sold for million US dollars.

Li Xiaoping continued processing the documents without even looking up. "Director Jiang said that MK2 was originally going to buy it for US dollars, but Gao Meng knew that you were the producer and offered US dollars."

Didn’t Chen An expect that his name would be so useful now?

The cost was 2 million RMB, and now the direct issuance rights have been sold for 1.09 million US dollars, making a lot of money again.

Chen An felt a little embarrassed about earning so much.

I originally thought that if I was nominated for Cannes and won an award, the box office would probably be more than the 9 million I made in my previous life.

It would be good if you could earn one or two million.

It can just be used to invest in Diao Yinan's next movie, so maybe not even that much money is needed.

Who knew that the distribution rights alone would be sold for 1.09 million US dollars, making a direct profit of several million, not including the box office revenue.

"Let's get off work. Sister Xiaoping, your boss will treat you to dinner today. Thank you for your hard work during this period." Chen An said with a smile as he looked at Li Xiaoping in front of him who put down the documents.

Li Xiaoping looked at Chen An who had stood up, then looked at the documents in front of her, and finally put down her work and stood up. "Then get ready, I'm going to give you a big meal tonight."

"Don't worry, I'll let you enjoy your meal first."

Chen An said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)