Chapter 94 Premiere
Even movies that are shortlisted for the main competition unit are not every movie that will be sought after by the public, especially newcomers with little popularity, most of which are very few viewers.
But what Zhou Yi didn't expect was that as soon as the "Hope" screening hall opened at 8:30 in the morning, many people walked in one after another.
Most of the front lines are black hair and yellow skin, and entertainment media and journalists from China and Japan. In fact, their interest in Zhou Yi is much greater than that of the movie "Hope".
Sun Qingtong and Zhou Yi stood at the door of the screening hall together, smiling at every viewer who walked in. This is what Zhou Yi insisted on. As a filmmaker, every movie and every work is the most important life trajectory and achievement, which is far more important than simple beauty.
In such occasions, even the most anxious reporters have to wait until the movie is over before starting the interview. Since they come, they are at ease. They are very curious about what kind of performance Zhou Yi will perform in the movie.
After all, in the world of movies, it is easier for actors to attract audiences with good looks, but only real good works can win real fans.
Gradually, many film critics and audiences from different countries of different skin colors came in, and the screening room of 300 people quickly filled up half.
Just then, Li Ruohan, deputy editor-in-chief of "Chinese Film Weekly", arrived, and she was accompanied by two Chinese actresses, Lu Jingshan, the heroine of "Wolf Warrior 2" and Xu Jiao, who plays Zhou Xingchi's son in "Yangtze River 7".
These two Chinese actresses came to Venice at the invitation of "China Film Weekly" and served as the image ambassadors of the "Women's Forum" of "Fomen's Forum" of "Fomen's Forum" of "Fomen's Forum".
Because of her "blocking the boat" in Venice, Jingshan Lu failed to catch up with the red carpet of the opening ceremony. However, as a mixed-race child, she has a very slim figure and high-scoring appearance. She wore a black strapless skirt to show off her beautiful shoulders and her style was eye-catching.
Xu Jiao is wearing a purple Han element on the outside and a single shirt with a Ming-style stand-up collar on the inside, full of Han-style style.
The group was warmly welcomed by Sun Qingtong and Zhou Yi, but when the two beautiful ladies met Zhou Yi, they were instantly compared.
Jingshan Lu is the heroine of "Wolf Warrior 2" with a box office of 5 billion yuan. Xu Jiao has been acting with Zhou Xingchi as a child star. Both of them have a very high starting point. However, the first movie starring Zhou Yi was directly shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Venice Film Festival, which is not inferior to them.
As the movie was about to start, the few people exchanged a few simple greetings, and then entered the screening room together and sat in the VIP seat in the front.
However, at this moment, another noble guest came to the small screening room, which was Alberto Barbera, the chairman of the Venice Film Festival.
Alberto was dressed in casual clothes and just like an ordinary audience, he found a seat in the back row. Sun Qingtong only had time to show a kind smile to the other party, and the lights in the entire screening room dimmed, and "Hope" was on the air.
Zhou Yi and Sun Qingtong sat in the middle of the first row in the screening room. Although they had watched "Hope" in countless versions, this time, nearly 200 viewers watched it together, which was also the real world premiere of "Hope".
Sun Qingtong held her chin with both hands, and her whole body was trembling slightly, nervous and expecting.
Zhou Yi gently put her waist on her waist, giving her enough warmth and support.
The entire screening room was completely quiet and no one spoke again.
The film screen finally lit up, with soft light, warm environment, slow-moving carriage, and the haggard but beautiful young woman sitting by the car window.
"Wow!" An uncontrollable amazement came from behind, because everyone recognized that this haggard and beautiful girl was Zhou Yi who was incredibly beautiful on the red carpet of the opening ceremony.
Film critic Scott nodded slightly. Although it was the debut of the new director, the first shot was very mature, using bright colors to contrast the heroine's pathology, forming a sharp contrast, and directly entering the theme, which is less show-off than most so-called stream of consciousness and montages, but more control.
Zhou Yi just quietly looked at the bright spring scenery outside the window, but his eyes were filled with bleakness.
This is a close-up close-up. Zhou Yi did not say even a single line. With this close-up alone, many viewers guessed something.
He took out his notebook, took out his signature pen, and started writing.
The square characters are very beautiful, and Zhou Yi's handwriting is almost like calligraphy. Although foreigners cannot understand it, they all like it very much.
The moviegoers in China and Japan were all surprised because the handwriting was so beautiful that they were not as written by young people today.
At this moment, the narration sound recorded by Zhou Yi in the later period rang out.
It was a low and clean voice, a depressing but detached voice, struggling in the darkness before dawn, fighting against death, despair, but full of love.
"A person's life is like a play, there will always be a time to end, but what God has given me is a short drama."
"Twenty-five years old is the best time in life, but I didn't expect that the footsteps of death were already ringing in my ears."
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"Leaving this letter, or suicide note, is to tell my mother that I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid of dying from illness and death, and death is worthless."
"My mother please forgive my decision at this moment. My daughter cannot support you in the old age and see you off. I have the will, but God will not allow it."
"It is also a blessing to pass away in the best years. After I die, I can donate my cornea so that one person can see the light again; I can donate my heart so that one person can regain life. After cremating my body, please sprinkle the ashes on the green mountains of my hometown."
"There is no regrets in this life, Qingxi."
In this short monologue, Zhou Yi Chaofan's line skills are undoubtedly fully demonstrated, and his powerful appeal makes the Chinese female audience present unable to help but their eyes are slightly red and they burst into tears.
For foreign moviegoers, although they cannot understand this Chinese language that is as ups and downs as an aria, they can see the English subtitles translated into sonnets below, and they instantly feel pity and admiration for the protagonist named "Qingxi".
When the train flew across the bridge on the river, Zhou Yi's entire outline merged with the afterglow of the golden sunset, the opening of the movie finally ended.
Then there is music, and there are subtitles.
Screenwriter: Zhou Yi.
Starring: Zhou Yi and Dou Xiao.
Director: Sun Qingtong.
Scott took a deep breath. He liked the opening of this movie so much!
It is completely the most basic use of light and shadow, without any technical display, but it has achieved an effect that is almost master-level.
However, what is even more outstanding is the young actress. Every expression, her monologue, and her smile make people sink into the movie itself and into the story at all times!
Not only did she play this character, she also used her infectiousness to influence the audience, which is a level that only the best and top actors can achieve.
There are less than five actresses of this level in the entire European continent.
Chapter completed!