After the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games on 8.24, Simon and Tong Liya took a three-day rest and flew directly to Venice.

In terms of commerciality, the commercialization of the Venice Film Festival is higher than that of the Cannes Film Festival. Simon flew over from China, but this year, he did not find any good distribution projects.

The two low-budget films "The Hurt Locker" and "The Wrestling King" released by Xinghai Qixing Pictures were both selected for the Golden Lion Award in the main competition unit of the Venice Film Festival.

Xinghai Qixing Film Co., Ltd., a label that produces and distributes independent literary films and overseas films, has high hopes from Simon. As for "The Hurt Locker" and "The Wrestling King", it is natural to participate in this year's Venice Film Festival, mainly for the convenience of distribution.

Simon is not very interested in the unremarkable 65th Venice Film Festival. The opening film "Burning After Reading" is the Coen brothers who have just won the Oscar for best picture and director. The main actors are Hollywood superstar Brad Pete and George Clooney.

On the balcony of the resort hotel, Simon and Tong Liya were half lying on beach chairs basking in the sun, with champagne and juice next to them.

Tong Liya, dressed in cool clothes, said with an expression of enjoyment: "It's really good here, but unfortunately there are two Chinese films that have been shortlisted but have little influence."

"Oh, the previous three Golden Lion Awards were all Chinese directors," Simon smiled. In 2005 it was "Broken Arm Mountain", in 2006 it was "Good Man in the Mountain Gorge", and in 2007 it was "Lust and Caution". Ang Lee has won the award twice in three years, and Jia Zhangke is the director of "The Good Man in Three Gorges".

"Really?" Tong Liya smiled, then reluctantly said,

"I'm going back to China. It's been more than ten days since I came to Venice. The agent called me to tell me to go back to promote the TV series."

"Well, there are still three days before the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival. Don't you stay to watch it?" Simon was a little surprised. Don't you think it's fresh when Tong Liya walks the red carpet these days? Of course it was carried by Simon. Don't you enjoy the spotlight?

"No, I have to go back and help with the promotion. It's been a long time since I came out." Tong Liya knew it was good to stay by Simon's side, but she has fully understood how capable this man is in front of her these days.

The Hollywood superstars and directors who were out of reach for him were too respectful in front of him.

The popularity brought by him following him has risen like a rocket, and domestic agents have seen the news in the newspapers.

"Mainland starlet climbs Hollywood tycoon Xinghai Entertainment boss Simon Pike!"

"Alright, I'll discuss it with your agent when I go back. It is estimated that there will soon be someone who can be in charge of the artist's agency studio." Simon smiled and brought her to the Venice Film Festival. She is currently making a few TV dramas and has a big impact, after all, this is not the international version.

I believe that Tong Liya is also known to many people in China now. After all, Simon Parker is too dazzling as the world's richest man and the boss of Xinghai Entertainment.

The next day, Simon sent Tong Liya on a plane to fly back to China, and Simon wanted to stay to attend the closing ceremony for the awards.

The film "Wrestling King" acquired by France won the Venice Golden Lion Award before, and Xinghai Qixing Film has made a good start. After all, this label was only established this year, and it won the Golden Lion Award in the first year.

At the grand star party scene after the film festival, Simon had just chatted with the "Wrestling King" crew and found a quiet place to sit down and rest.

The eyes look to a place, it is the crew of "Burning Plains", director and screenwriter Guillermo Arriga, the main actors are Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger and just won the Venice Film Festival Newcomer Award Jennifer Lawrence.

Charlize Theron is indeed very temperamental and beautiful, and "big cousin" Jennifer Lawrence is still a newcomer.

Another reason for Simon's attention to this crew is that the film's investor and distributor is Mulan Pictures, which is owned by Mark Cuban's 2929 Entertainment.

Holding up the wine glass, Simon came to the window and looked at the night view of Venice on the water outside. Sure enough, no matter when, there are always some people who are enjoying a luxurious life, even in the current period of economic crisis.

The chairman of the Venice Film Festival, Mark Muller, walked up to Simon and said with a smile, "Mr. Pike seems to like the night view of Venice?"

"Oh, Mr. Mueller!" Simon was surprised for a moment and smiled:

"Fortunately, I prefer this kind of water city!"

Mark Muller became the president of the Venice Film Festival in 2004, which is not the same as the chairman of the jury of the Venice Film Festival every year.

Moreover, Mark Muller once studied in Beijing and Liaoning. He is a complete China expert. It can be said that he is the first person to push Chinese films overseas!

"By the way, Mr. Mueller knows a lot about Chinese films. The two Chinese films that participated in this year's film festival don't seem to have enough influence." The reason why Simon had some topics with him is that this guy's understanding of China is also an important reason.

"In the previous three film festivals, the Golden Lion Awards were all won by Chinese directors. Perhaps this year, because of the Olympic Games held in Beijing, the film has been affected," Mark Muller also said humorously.

Simon smiled and asked casually, "What does Mr. Mueller think about the allegations against Harvey Weinstein by two Italian actresses, Rose McGowan and Aisha Argento?"

Harvey Weinstein is very prestigious in the Italian film industry. Miramax's European headquarters was in Italy. Italy is more like his back garden than France.

It's no secret that Simon Pike's Xinghai Pictures and the Weinstein Brothers' Weinstein Pictures are fiercely fighting.

On the one hand, there is a wealthy, thriving Hollywood upstart, and on the other hand, there is an old and strong Hollywood filmmaker with a rich heritage.

Mark Mueller looked at Simon's expression in surprise, very casual, why did he specifically ask himself what he thought of Rose McGowan and Aisha Argento?

What do you think of female stars being unspoken by movie bosses?

"I think this matter is still unimaginable, and I feel very sad!" Mark Mueller said solemnly.

"Really?" Simon Pike said, turning his head to look at Mark Mueller,

"Xinghai Qixing Pictures won the Golden Lion Award for "The Wrestler" this time. I am very happy. Maybe Xinghai Pictures can cooperate more with Italy in the future. There are also many excellent movies in Italy!"

"Xinghai Pictures is currently improving its distribution network in North America. In the future, it will definitely release many excellent movies from all over the world."

Mark Muller nodded. Xinghai Pictures has now won the Palme d'Or in Cannes, the Golden Lion in Venice and the Best Picture Oscar. It is famous in the independent film industry, and it is much more powerful than Miramax.

"Thank you, Mr. Parker, we will cooperate very happily in the future!" Mark Mueller is not stupid, whether it is Xinghai Pictures' interest in the Venice Film Festival, or Xinghai Pictures wanting to crowd Weinstein Pictures.

It is impossible for him to have a bad relationship with a character like Simon Pike. Through what he just said, Mark Mueller knew that Simon Pike was admonishing himself not to keep close contact with the Harvey Weinstein family. Obviously this The Weinstein incident must have this young man's means behind it.

Simon nodded, Mark Muller is just a small person, and the three major European film festivals are not attractive to big studios, but are good places for independent films.

What awards are not manipulated, no! Although Italy is a small market, the Venice Film Festival still has a lot of weight, whether it is for Weinstein Films or for the future Xinghai movies to have good publicity at the Venice Film Festival, such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Certainly need to pay attention.