Chapter 222 My Dear Alma Mater
Early in the year.

Chen An attended many summits at the invitation.

Among them, Chen An and Zhang Yimou are both key targets.

The meaning is self-evident.

The two of them each made a phenomenal movie, which greatly stimulated the market and began to show signs of recovery.

The higher-ups also strongly support the emergence of big-budget movies.

They both listened in silence.

Then Chen An stared with interest at Brother Chen Kai, who was full of thoughts not far away.

I'm afraid that at this time, the "masterpiece" "The Promise" that is said to be incomprehensible to anyone for ten years has also begun to be planned.

Wish him all the best.

"Brother, you have been very successful this time and have been nominated for an Oscar. I hope you can win it as successfully as Director Li An this time."

After the meeting, the two walked over together and started chatting unconsciously.

Following "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Hero" was once again nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

Speaking of this, Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded, saying, "It's nothing. You and Director Li An have both won this award. Besides, the box office is still 10 million less than yours."

"Best Picture is the best picture, and Best Foreign Language Film is a foreign language film."

Chen An said that although they are both Oscars, they are different.

After all, our award is for English films, while the Best Foreign Language Film represents Chinese-language films, and the two have different meanings.

"I heard you're going to Cannes this year?"

"How do you know when the movie isn't even finished yet?"

"You didn't hide it. If we don't send you to Berlin, then we'll go to Cannes. It'll be in time for your graduation this year. It's been postponed for a year, so of course I won't delay it any further. It's a pity that I probably won't be able to go."

Zhang Yimou said with a wry smile.

Although the decision had been made and things had happened, it was still a pity that I was just one step away from the Grand Slam.

Chen An is still so young and has won awards at major film festivals, so he still has a chance.

"Speaking of this, I admire you very much, Senior Brother. I guess I would have to think about it when it was my turn, and I'm not as decisive as you."

"You don't need to comfort me. I believe you will do the same. There are some things that cannot be compromised."

He was very clear that in that situation, he would make the same choice regardless of whether Berlin and Venice offered him an olive branch or not.

He has been scolded by the media for half his life, but he has never fought back.

But sometimes he is so stubborn that he never gives in.

And it is also a disappointment for Cannes. In order to fight against Venice's service to politics and fascism, it was ultimately controlled by politics.

Zhang Yimou, who had been silent for a while before leaving, suddenly said, "Don't take what Weiping said to heart. If there is anything wrong, I apologize to you first."

Chen An waved his hand to indicate that it was not necessary, and he did not take it to heart: "I don't take it to heart, and he is him and you are you."

Then he got in his car and left.

Zhang Yimou watched quietly without saying anything, and finally just sighed.

But Chen An didn't take it seriously at all. He thought he was just a tool. He would let him be the boss for two years and then just watch how the other party ended up.

The only one he can rely on is Zhang Yimou. Once Zhang Yimou leaves him, he will no longer have the capital to rely on.

But he couldn't change his nature and thought Zhang Yimou was a fool.

We are brothers when making money, but we don’t contact each other when sharing the money.

Even if Zhang Yimou doesn't have so many material pursuits, he still has his own family to take care of.

Breaking up is inevitable, it's just a matter of time.

After returning to the company, Chen An went to watch the post-production of the movie.

It’s almost done. I’ve already looked at the rough cut and now it’s in the post-production stage, polishing it bit by bit.

"Director, can this film really pass the review?"

The post-production editor couldn't help but ask.

This film seems a bit mysterious no matter how you look at it.

It seems that there is not much to reveal, and the story development is followed to the end, and the so-called "justice" comes. No matter how you look at it, it is a smear.

Chen An didn't care: "You don't have to worry about this. It's normal for Hong Kong Island to be harmed by capital. I'm just reminding them."

I am warning the other party.

People in China should also be full of concern, since all their backgrounds are set in Hong Kong Island.

If you register directly in Hong Kong Island, change your name and finance the filming, it is not impossible, but this is a graduation project and it is not so easy to handle.

Therefore, Chen An specially added scenes from Hong Kong Island into the film and put a lot of pictures in it.

The only thing missing is to clearly state that it has nothing to do with the mainland, and the school will have to take action next.

Anyway, I have already taken the photos and the rest is up to you. I originally wanted to take it to Cannes.

I thought I had confidence in winning an award, what a pity.

So let me show you your strength, my dear alma mater!

Finally, the film was completed before March, and Chen An took it to school to play it first.

Of course, these films are only shown internally and not to students or general faculty members.

The two-hour broadcast passed in a flash.

The movie also ended, leaving only the post-production subtitles.

Even these things Chen An has added French, which really reveals his true intentions!

The newly appointed principal Zhang gave a helpless smile and said, "Everyone knows what you are thinking."

"Xiao Chen, I am your senior brother after all, you are putting me on the fire."

"No, brother, you know that my graduation project has been delayed for a year. I finally finished it and naturally I have to show it to the school as soon as possible to show my appreciation."

Chen An said with a smile.

His expression was completely opposite to that of the president of the photography department who was a classmate of Zhang Yimou.

Mu Laoshi also held his forehead, and understood what Chen An meant: "Chen An, you are really good at this. You even added French."

The finished product of the film is undoubtedly stunning.

Even he, as a teacher, felt that he could no longer compare to his disciple.

He even specially invited most of the school's directors and leaders to watch it together, making it clear that he wanted to send it to Cannes as his graduation work.

Principal Zhang sighed, glanced at Xie Fei who was smiling beside him, and finally said, "Hand it in, but don't send the film with French words engraved on it."

The tone sounded like gnashing of teeth.

But in the end, he agreed. He really couldn't refuse such a film as Chen An's graduation work.

It’s true what they say, it takes six years to sharpen a sword!
The appearance of this sword here is so dazzling that it is impossible to take your eyes away!

Others are relying on their achievements to achieve success, but I have to wade into this muddy water as soon as I take office.

Increase the intensity right from the start.

Chen An nodded happily, indicating that there was absolutely no problem.

It is the school that has to speak out to reassure the students.

Since the matter was settled, Chen An asked someone to collect the films and take them back later. Everyone present was very busy and did not stay for long.

Before leaving, Teacher Mu grabbed Chen An and couldn't help laughing as he looked at this disciple who gave the principal a headache.

"Principal Zhang hit you right after he took office. Now he must be worried."

"I've been waiting for the script for so long, and the only place I can find is the school. It's just that the timing is not right, as Principal Zhang has just taken office."

Chen An also expressed helplessness, saying that it just happened to happen to you.

Teacher Mu didn't think much about it, but gave a rare reminder: "At that time you told me that you wanted to win an Oscar and a Palme d'Or. Now that you have won an Oscar, you must also win the Palme d'Or this time. Do you understand?"

Chen An was a little stunned. He didn't expect that the other party still remembered what the young boy said.

Teacher Mu didn't care about Chen An's distraction. He smiled, patted Chen An on the shoulder, and left first.

Chen An's voice came from behind.

"Um"

(End of this chapter)