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Chapter 255 The person who makes the most profit

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"Schindler's List" was finally officially released at the end of 1993. It has already done a lot of early publicity and received attention from countless people, and it has immediately received countless praises.

Spielberg once again showed his amazing talent, and he did what color movies didn't do with a black and white movie, causing all those who questioned him to shut their mouths.

Los Angeles Times

Heavy, depressed and hopeful, this is a masterpiece about humanitarianism.Spielberg is no longer full of childlike innocence, but he brings the audience a uncomfortable work that has to be watched.

The Hollywood Reporter

Saving one person is like saving the whole world. Adrian, who served as the producer of "Schindler's List", is indeed right. Although I still insist that Schindler's motives in history are not that simple, I agree that this is a masterpiece.

Chicago Tribune

Including film critic Roger Albert, who likes to lose his words even if he is a sharp-talking movie, also praised the movie in his column and gave his own thumbs up.

Since the 1960s, movies have begun to have color. Although black and white movies have not completely disappeared on the screen, they have completely become a place for personalized performances. Directors make black and white movies more to show their unique tastes, because the more colors they can express, the richer things they can express.

But Spielberg has now broken through this limitation. Although Schindler's List only has two colors, we can see more colors than black and white.

When the one-armed old man was beaten to death on the snow, the blood flowed out strongly contrasted with the snow; when the women in the concentration camp had to pierce their fingers and apply blood on their faces in order to make themselves pale and look rosy to avoid being picked out by the Nazis; when the children in the concentration camp hid in the cesspool under the toilet to avoid Nazi hunting; when the women were naked and running around in the concentration camp.

Although there are only two colors, the shock and impact generated allow us to see more heavy that color cannot bring.

The entire movie is full of montage techniques in the Spielber format, full of simple but meaningful metaphors. For example, Aimeng pulled a Jewish worker out and shot a few shots at his head, but did not shoot the bullet because of the gun. Even so, he still continued to pull the trigger without giving up. The extinction of human nature can be seen here.

But the one who admires the most is the only little girl who walks through the massacre with color. She uses such a bright red color to represent the symbolic meaning of the massacre, which makes people want to get up and applaud.However, Spielberg personally admitted that this very Spielberg-style idea was not what he thought of, but was provided by his friend Adrian Cowell. Moreover, Cowell not only helped him a lot in this movie, but also provided investment in the entire movie. It has to be said that this young man can afford the title of "Miracle Director".

Of course, there are also criticized articles, but most of them are not painful. The more well-known media, the more they are, the more they are. Most of them criticize them from the shooting methods and perspectives, and at the same time they praise this as a great work full of humanitarian spirit.

After all, anti-fascism is politically correct in any country, and there are a large number of old guys supporting him. Even the most extreme anti-Semitists are not afraid to publicly raise objections now.

It is precisely because of this momentum that 300 theaters have been obtained before they were released, and after they were released, it expanded to 400.

But that's it. Although the old guys all hope that more people can enjoy this movie, they cannot violate market rules unless they completely monopolize the theater chain.

It doesn't matter. This start is pretty good compared to other art films. Adrian made up his mind to perform long-term screenings from the beginning. As long as the current momentum continues and gradually rises, theater owners must also abide by market rules.

In short, from the end of 1993 to the beginning of 1994, the movie that Americans discussed the most was "Schindler's List". Various praises emerged one after another. Jewish communities in major cities across the United States held grand memorial activities. Even Clinton shouted at a press conference: I urgently ask you to watch this video.

It is unknown whether he really thinks this way or wants to please voters, or has a deal with some people.

In any case, this is another firewood to "Schindler's List", making it burn more and more vigorously in the United States.

Three weeks later, not only did the number of theaters increase to 800, but the total box office in North America also achieved 20 million, and the momentum did not weaken at all. Perhaps all Jewish families in North America went to watch this movie.

The situation in Europe became even hotter. After all, it was the main victimization area of ​​Jews. When the movie was released in European countries, many Jewish families took the initiative to promote it. Coupled with the unprecedented unity of the ravaged Jews after World War II, the old guys in the United States only contacted a little, and German Chancellor Kerr appeared at the German premiere of "Schindler's List".

Of course, being able to achieve such achievements and making such a big splash is not unrelated to the excellence of the movie.

Adrian said a long time ago that the reason why "Schindler's List" is favored, sought after and favored by those old guys is its entertainment, or it is closer to the feelings of ordinary people.

Whether it is "A Street in Warsaw", "Anne's Diary", or "Naked in Wolves", it takes too long, "A Street in Warsaw" is a work of 49 years; or the perspective is narrow, "A Diary" and "Naked in Wolves" both start from a person's perspective and describe the affairs of one family or several families.

"Schindler's List" has three perspectives and shows that history in all aspects. More importantly, Spielberg knows what kind of plot and character the audience prefers to see. "Schindler's List" can get a good box office in Germany. In addition to the self-reflection of the Germans, it is not unreasonable that the protagonist is a German.

The audience will naturally be moved and shocked by these, and the Jewish people will naturally discover what role this movie can play in publicity, and "Schindler's List" will naturally be popular.

Because of this movie, Spielberg's status in Hollywood became increasingly stable. You should know that at least half of the founders of the seven major film companies are Jewish, and the other half are somewhat related to Jewish people.

Similarly, Kingsley also received more praise, and the situation in Neeson and Fiennes in Hollywood was also opened up.

Especially Nissen, he had to dress up every time he traveled during the movie's release, otherwise countless people would watch everywhere he went, and sometimes he would meet people who regard the movie as reality and regard him as Schindler's thanks over and over again.

Fiennes is not so lucky, who made him play the villain?

However, many film manufacturers still come to visit us, but unfortunately this British boy is not interested in this, and he seems to prefer making British movies.

Of course, Hollywood movies with good scripts will also be accepted, but they have been verbally booked for Adrian.

However, they are not the ones who make the most money through this movie.

You are an amazing young man, Ed, both mind and vision and so talented.

Among the people in a circle of suits and ties, a slightly fat man in his early 70s said to Adrian.

That's right, Steven said in person that without you, this movie might be a lot of loss.Another short old man followed, and his words caused a unanimous nod.

Excessive award, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts.

Adrian said with a smile, then looked straight and raised the cup in his hand: Although it was a bit inappropriate on such occasions, I still want to invite you to join us...

It doesn't matter, this is what it should be.One of them also raised his cups and became serious.

Respect those who have died in suffering, and may they rest in the arms of the Lord.Adrian said so.

After drinking it all, Adrian said a few more words, and then said goodbye and left, and came to the father and son who were talking.

Has the chat finished?Benedict smiled and looked at his godson.

Yes, Godfather.Adrian nodded, and the chat was pretty good.

You're great, Ed.Benedict patted his shoulder, and could have thought of such a way.

Just by chance, if you didn’t meet Steven, you wouldn’t be in the current situation.Adrian said modestly.

No no no no, Ed, there are not so many coincidences in this world, everything has a reason. If you don’t cheer up, don’t make movies, and don’t get so many honors, you won’t be in the current situation even if you encounter Steven.

Benedict smiled gently, so you were excellent.

dad.Claude couldn't help but shouted, remindingly.

OK, son, you are also outstanding.Benedict laughed out loud, you two are excellent, I am very proud of you, very proud.

He patted the two of them hard again, and then said seriously: But I want to remind you, Ed, those are old foxes, friendship is friendship, business is business.

I know, Godfather, don't worry, although I'm not good at it, there is a smart guy who is helping me.Adrian looked at Claude with a smile, and the two of them immediately punched each other.

That's it, I won't disturb your conversation.Benedict smiled and left.

I never thought that a movie would have such great power.Claude said this after his father left.

It was just a coincidence. They just needed such a movie, so they naturally spared no effort.Adrian shrugged, then looked at him and asked: Is it done?

nailed it.Claude raised his chin to an old man in the circle who was still talking to. Mr. Bloom helped a little, and the other party sold his shares very readily.

Speaking of this, he breathed a sigh of relief and smiled like victory: Ted's bargaining chips were getting fewer and fewer.