Chapter 959 Confusion (Three more ask for monthly ticket!)

  Knowing that Li Shixin had an appointment tonight, An Xiaoxiao had already begun preparations since he came back from the cinema.

  This time I came to Germany, Miss Ann came with her belly.

  It's a pity, because it took care of the stomachs of a group of old fans. Three days after arriving in Germany, An Xiaoxiao couldn't eat a serious Western meal.

  Li Shixin, of course, can’t ask himself, an adversary, to eat Michelin or Berlin Sky Kitchen alone.

  It’s a trivial matter that the price is not expensive. The main concern is that the western restaurant lacks ingredients. If this little girl runs out of inventory, how embarrassing the foreign friends will be?

  Of course, it’s absolutely impossible to take An Xiaoxiao to a banquet.

  Okay.

  People invite you to dinner, and take a past without a bottom. She gets seven or eight servings of sirloin steak for seven to eight hundred yuan, and she can eat a bucket of ice cream for two to three hundred yuan.

  When people treat guests and check out the bill, it is tens of thousands. Is this fair?

  Obviously not!

   Pressing on An Xiao’s head, he pushed the damned girl into the arms of Wu Ming and Zhao Jinzhi. Li Shixin was relieved and left for the agreed restaurant.

  The restaurant is not far from the Cinema Palace, which is only a ten-minute walk away.

  Along the bustling streets, I wandered all the way to the place, which happened to be five:20.

  Although it was still ten minutes away from the agreed time, when Li Shixin arrived at the restaurant and walked to the table under the guidance of the waiter, a tall man wearing a black trench coat and a very bright silver hair was already waiting there.

  Seeing Li Shixin, the man immediately smiled and stood up.

  "Good evening, Li. It is a great honor for you to accept my invitation, and I am very happy to see you in Berlin."

  Li Shixin smiled faintly and stretched out his hand when he heard the other party’s eloquent London Fan English.

   "It's nice to meet you too, Mr. Bibixi."

  Although the level of English is limited, Li Shixin is also a player who has passed the sixth level of English. Normal communication in non-professional fields is definitely no problem.

  After some greetings, he took the seat, and Li Shixin looked at the well-known British director in front of him.

   "Excuse me, Mr. Bibixi. Have you heard of me before?"

"Oh!"

   Hearing Li Shixin’s question, Bibixi put down the menu in his hand and cast his gaze.

  "It might be really presumptuous to say that. I only met you a week ago. To be precise, I met you through your works."

"Oh?"

  Hearing this, Li Shixin raised his brows.

   "Which work?"

   "Three-body."

  Looking at Bibixi's deep gaze and the corner of his smiling mouth, Li Shixin nodded deeply.

  When Xu Xiao told him that when this internationally famous director wanted to invite himself to dinner, Li Shixin’s first thought was—to be courteous without incident, and to steal if it is wrong.

  Although his current reputation in China is still good, but on the international level, it can only be said that he is a freshman in the film industry.

  In the position, there is still a gap with the famous European guide who has already entered Hollywood in front of him.

  Well, there is a big gap.

  In the afternoon, Li Shixin was thinking about going. He is a Chinese filmmaker, and there is nothing worth making friends with—except copyright.

  Now I know that the great director opposite has watched "Three-Body", and Li Shixin already has a B number in his confidence.

  "Sorry, Mr. Bibixi. I have no plans to transfer or sell the copyright and film adaptation rights of the book "Three Body"."

  Li Shixin’s refusal seemed to be expected by Bibixi.

   He smiled and shook his head, and handed a recipe to Li Shixin, making an exaggerated expression.

  "Don’t you Chinese people pay special attention to subtlety? I think the most important thing for us now is to share dinner first to deepen our understanding of each other."

  Seeing Li Shixin accepting the recipe calmly, Bibixi crossed her hands and smiled.

  "I have watched all of your three shortlisted films. Lee, how confident do you think you will be able to win awards at this film festival?"

   Feeling the clear intention of the other party, Li Shixin was not eager to answer, but instead called the waiter. After ordering a few dishes that looked pleasing to the eye, he smiled and looked at Bibixi.

  "This is my first time participating in an international film festival. I think Mr. Bibixi should have more experience than me in this regard. Based on your experience, how likely is my chance of winning an award?"

  It seemed that Li Shixin didn't expect Li Shixin to throw the problem back to himself, Bibixi was taken aback for a moment, and then stretched out a finger and placed it in front of Li Shixin.

  When Li Shixin focused all of his attention on that finger, he shook it gently.

   "Not at all."

"If you know the history of the Berlin Film Festival, maybe you can understand what I mean. The Berlin Festival only rose after the end of the Cold War. It has always attached importance to politics and ideology, so it is in line with the current upper-class ideological tendencies of capitalist society. Movies are easier to win awards. Perhaps you still don't understand what I said. Let's put it this way, the composition of the jury itself is the old generation of Western film and television leaders and contemporary successful filmmakers. They have their own aesthetics, but most of the political tendencies are the same. For international films, shortlisting may depend on strength, but what you need to win awards is luck and standpoint."

  Looking at Li Shixin on the opposite side, Bibixi talked freely.

   "Generally speaking, mapping or criticizing the big time system with the circumstances of small individuals is in line with the ideology of liberalism and resistance to despotism. Perhaps it reflects this for developing countries like you."

  Bibixi raised her little thumb and smiled at Li Shixin:

  "The \'backward' side, or the uncivilized side, or the side that expresses the weakness, struggle, and loss of dignity of the individual. If you are a bit more radical and experiment with the language of the movie, it will be even more icing on the cake."

"Li, you are very talented. You are also very powerful. Both as a director and as an actor, you are very, very good. I have a hunch that you will become an internationally renowned director, but it is a pity, not now. At least, not in This meal, before we finish eating happily. Whether it’s "Ling" or "Just Love" and "Encouragement", these elements I said do not exist in your works. What you are good at is so The stories of the little people involve social issues, or arouse the audience’s resonance and emotional belonging. But you always seem to have a very positive attitude towards these issues. As a director in a developing country, it is precisely for a director in China. If you want this style of work to win the Golden Bear Award, you may have to wait for a lifetime. Austria, perhaps, wait until the time when Soviet filmmakers become the mainstream judges of the Golden Bear Award. But the Soviet Union no longer exists, right?"

   Seeing Bibixi elegantly fork a piece of foie gras into his mouth, chewing slowly, Li Shixin couldn't help laughing.

  Fucking a horoscope.

  I thought I was doing something to invite dinner.

  Dare to love it is Nima's intimidation and lure!

   didn't seem to notice the playfulness on Li Shixin's face, Bibixi wiped off the oil stains on the corners of his mouth with a napkin, revealing a charming smile again.

"Lee, I have a suggestion to teach you to come over today. Although I am not optimistic about your three shortlisted films this time, I really appreciate your drama "Farewell My Concubine" and literary work "Three Body". I think they are They are all quite in-depth, and very suitable for adaptation into a movie, hitting grand prizes or box office works. Maybe I can help you shoot the film "Farewell My Concubine", help you enter the competition unit next year, and recommend it to the jury This work. Of course, if you can shoot this film as soon as possible, I can also help you enter Venice, or Cannes. In return, I want to get the film and television adaptation authorization of "Three Body". Now Hollywood, there is no one missing A true **** sci-fi movie. I believe that putting the story of "Three-Body" on the screen, the world will be crazy about it!"

  Looking at Bibixi's increasingly energetic bewilderment, Li Shixin smacked his lips.

  I recruited a waiter again.

   "Sir, what do you need?"

   Facing the tall waiter, Li Shixin pointed to the steak in front of him.

  "Here, let's take twenty copies and pack them."

  　PS: If you say four changes, you will have four changes. Let's go for a meal first, and we will be more after you come back! Those who have a monthly pass are coming first!

  　　

  　

  (End of this chapter)