Inside the cinema.

After Zhong Changyou finished recording the video and sent it to Xu Xin, he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the audience in front of him whose applause had subsided and were leaving one after another.

He didn't catch up with the screening of "Breaking Out" and didn't know what the specific situation was at the scene, but what his companions said was that when the tickets for Director Xu's work were on sale, a long queue had already started to form.

After the first show was sold out, the audience immediately moved to the second show.

Obviously, Director Xu's works are also popular works in Cannes this time.

After sending the video, he was about to continue reporting the situation to Xu Xin. At this time, two blond and blue-eyed foreigners came over:

"Congratulations, Zhong, director Goethe Hsu has brought you another great story."

Hearing this, Zhong Changyou turned his head, and after seeing the two of them clearly, a friendly smile appeared on his face.

Bill Drake.

Geppard Clarks.

Both of them are well-known independent film producers in Europe.

The usual business is not to buy movies, but to act as an intermediary to promote certain movies that they think are very good to some small countries.

The theater chains in these small countries are not large in size, and the box office market is limited. Big companies look down on them, but when the number is accumulated, they are actually quite impressive.

These two people specialize in this kind of brokerage business.

Old friend.

Very familiar.

Director Xu's "Heart of the Burning Sun" was able to sell DVDs in countries such as Malta, San Marino, and North Macedonia, and they were both responsible for it.

Money, actually not much.

The two of them made a total profit of about 700,000 euros from "The Heart of the Sun", but these two people do have a wide network of contacts, and they belong to the three major regulars.

Normally, the three most popular films would even proactively approach them to promote them.

With them, it is much more convenient than going to one country to do it by yourself, and the price is very reasonable.

"Hello, Bill, Jeppard. Long time no see."

Bill Drake is a slightly fat middle-aged man who looks a bit slovenly, but has a very honest smile:

"Yes, Zhong...why haven't you met Mr. Director?"

He looked left and right, but saw no one from Xu Xin.

As a rule, the director should be present at the first scene of every movie premiere.

And he also had to go on stage to thank the audience.

Of course, this is just a convention and not a rule.

Audiences coming to Cannes only need to wait for a moment at the end of the film to see if a host will come on stage.

If there is a host, it means that the film's creative team is here and can answer some questions and interact with everyone. But if there is no host, just leave on your own.

Therefore, they were also quite puzzled.

After all, Xiying people have always been very dedicated and cooperative towards the film festival.

But after hearing this, Zhong Changyou shook his head:

"Sorry, the director is sick and has a fever. He is currently resting in the hotel."

The two of them were surprised.

Jeppard nodded:

"That's such a pity. I wish him a speedy recovery. Zhong, are you free in the evening? Let's sit together?"

This was the original intention of the two people's visit.

It must be admitted that Chinese films in the past two years have become very popular in Europe.

Not to mention Goethe Hsu's popular movies, there are also other movies, such as this year's "Massage" in Berlin, last year's "The Grandmaster", etc. The feedback from the audience has also been great.

Chinese movies are a bit like the golden age of the 1990s.

The audience is willing to buy it.

Therefore, after watching the finished film of "Breaking Silence", the two people had already planned to start negotiating the next business.

"sure."

Zhong Changyou agreed directly.

This is also his main job.

Sell ​​the movie and negotiate a good price.

"But I haven't set a specific time yet."

From the beginning of the screening, he will definitely have to receive more than one or two film producers. How, what, and how long each film producer will discuss is uncertain.

The good news is that everyone is in Cannes, and Cannes is not a big place. If you want to make an appointment, you can always make an appointment.

So, Bill and Jeppard nodded:

"No problem, Zhong. We'll contact you later in the evening. I brought two bottles of good wine this time. You can take them back and taste them."

"Haha, no problem."

While the three people were talking, several more people gathered around.

Everyone kept a certain distance and looked like they were waiting in line.

Seeing this, Bill and Jeppard stopped talking and left politely.

After the two left, a man wearing glasses and a suit came over and handed over his business card:

"Hello, Zhong, I am Woody Perkins from Cinemien in the Netherlands..."

…

While Zhong Changyou was receiving various film producers in the theater, Jiang Wen and Ma Ke had already walked out of the theater.

The two of them naturally noticed the scene where Zhong Changyou was surrounded as soon as the movie ended.

I don’t think there’s anything…

In the past two years, Xiying's "prestige" in Europe can almost be said to have returned to its previous peak. As the three major regulars, any film studio wants to have a good relationship with them.

Especially last year's "Perfect", which can be said to have sold out throughout Europe.

Although Jiang Wen didn't know the specific figures, he heard from people that the movie "Perfect" made a profit of at least 70 to 80 million euros in Europe alone.

From theaters, to DVD, to remake rights...

Especially since it just won an Oscar.

He estimated that the 70 to 80 million was too little.

On the contrary, it was Marco who said after leaving the cinema:

"You said Xu Xin agreed to help us promote the movie. Should we ask him about his schedule today?... It's almost noon."

Jiang Wen understood what his partner meant.

Normally, film producers go to see a movie, and after they think the movie is good, they start contacting the crew to buy the movie.

In the morning, the movie had just been screened and it was still early. However, the purchase negotiations for some popular movies basically started at noon.

There are many film dealers and the stores are bullying customers, so they also have to queue up.

If you want to put "One Step Away" out, according to common sense, you can start at noon.

But the problem is... "One Step Away" is only being screened in Cannes, and the time has been moved to tomorrow. Lao Ma is a little anxious.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In fact, he is not worried about whether his film can be sold.

After all, even if it doesn't sell, the movie has already paid back its money. What's left is a matter of making more or less.

So there's no rush.

Just when I was about to say something, I suddenly heard someone shouting from behind:

"Director Jiang, Director Jiang."

Jiang Wen subconsciously turned his head and saw a man much younger than himself walking over quickly.

"Director Jiang, it was Director Zhong who asked me to come here. Because Director Xu was ill in the morning, he didn't have time to add you on WeChat. This is Director Zhong's business card. Please add him on WeChat. Director Zhong said that you two can chat on WeChat for details.

"

"okay."

Jiang Wen nodded and took the business card:

"I understand, thank you."

The staff quickly shook their heads:
To be continued...