Chapter 291 I'm just telling a story

Once things are decided, Adrian will do his best, and the salon is also a good place to provoke trouble.

Although there were not many people present, there were also many well-known people, and some were reporters. In addition, their voices could be louder, which was more contagious and convincing.

So he pretended to be absent-minded from the beginning, and it happened that Las von Tyre, the guy with a brain in his mind, was there, so he used his words to guide things in the direction he wanted, and casually gave the other party a bad reputation for provoking trouble.

This Danish arrogant and arrogant guy is never a threat. Adrian met him when he last brought Mulholland Road to the Cannes Film Festival. To be honest, this guy is just a packaging that European filmmakers need, so he has no self-knowledge at all.

You know, Adrian's question that sympathized with the Nazis was just a casual question because of his memory. Unexpectedly, the guy actually nodded and agreed. It can be seen that he is a self-centered person who never considers others, so that preaching is nothing wrong.

Since he wants to be his stepping stone, of course he should be satisfied.

That preaching seemed a bit too much, and in the end, both shame and friendship came out, but Adrian didn't take it seriously.

On the one hand, the bigger the trouble, the better. How can Hollywood know that he is on their side? If he doesn’t make a big trouble, how can he become the spokesperson and then take control and become crowned as king?

Besides, this lecture was carefully planned. If you want to win a debate, don’t think about refuting the other party. There is no perfect theory in the world. As long as you have enough time, you can always find loopholes and attack them. Therefore, the purpose of the debate is only to win people with neutral attitudes onlookers.

Therefore, after establishing basic logic, such as the history and former glory of Europe, it is very important to develop the habit of European films of arrogance and self-talking, how to infect onlookers, resonate with them, and make them recognize them. In short, it is sensationalism.

Therefore, Adrian repeatedly stated that he hoped someone would compete with Hollywood.

There is another trick here. Although he did not say it clearly, everyone knows that even with strong competitors, Hollywood is still strong and insurmountable under his leadership. This has been clearly proved by the achievements of the past decade.

In short, he put himself in a seemingly fair position, and then used this to accuse European filmmakers of being selfish and cowardly, disregarding the overall situation and not daring to face the development of technology, immersing himself in the past and giving up the future.

Even if he knew that he was suspected of generalizing by allegations, it would be difficult to argue in that situation, let alone later.

Moreover, Adrian deliberately differentiated. In addition to Tyre, he mainly targeted Betoruc. Who made this old man present that night?

He also praised some French filmmakers and specially named Luc Besson. As long as people accept this deliberate justice, it will be very easy to accept his remarks.

Of course, the support of AC Media is also one of the reasons behind it. Even if the power in Europe is relatively weak, Adrian's voice can still be quickly conveyed without any obstacles. Therefore, the European film industry is slow to respond while the American film industry has one-sided support. Why does such a monster appear in Hollywood?

However, after Adrian's airport speech, the European film industry finally reacted, either reached an agreement or just didn't want Adrian to continue provoking, and they all began to make tough criticisms.

For example, the director of Miracle fully showed his rude side, or something shameless but still brought his works to the Cannes Film Festival, and it was very rude to go back before the festival ended, etc., and some British media also joined in it.

In addition, Godard didn't know whether it was because he couldn't get rid of his face or something. He also stood up and said a few words such as being too young and getting along with the Jews, and then he was made a big fuss by the media.

All in all, Adrian, from head to toe, has nothing to be criticized, as if their previous flattery at all.

Unfortunately, it was a little late. If Adrian's remarks had just been posted in the media, they might have attracted a large number of people.

But now, even many Europeans who don’t like the words of Miracle Director think that their criticism seems weak and unreasonable, and the Americans who stood on Adrian’s side from the beginning naturally laughed at it.

Then the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival slapped them again. Before that, they had expelled Las von Tyre. There was nothing to say. The Holocaust was politically correct in Europe. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the victory of World War II. He actually said sympathy for the Nazis in front of a director who made a movie based on the Holocaust. If Cannes let it go, his reputation would definitely plummet.

European filmmakers were helpless about this. Even people like Godard who clearly expressed their dislike of the Jews did not say anything. In addition, AC Media, which had been prepared for a long time, quickly made this matter known to everyone, so Tyre was completely finished.

It is impossible to be expelled like another time and space and feel complacent. Stepping stones should usually be kicked away when used.

But next, four days after Adrian left Cannes, at the awards ceremony, the jury handed over the Palme d'Or to The Pianist in his absence!

This is really cruel. European films here are still criticizing Adrian, while Cannes, one of the three major film festivals, awarded the Palme d'Or to his works.

Although the jury issued a statement that they did not agree with every word the Miracle director said, they would not take their anger on "Pianist", which is a great movie, and they are right. "Pianist" is indeed a top work, and that award is no big deal, and the work and the author should be separated.

But many people still feel that their faces are hot. Some film critics even complain in private that if they really want to give it, they can just give it to the Best Director or the Judge Award. Why do you have to give it to the Palme d'Or?

It's very simple, they're also starting to commercialize.Adrian saw it very clearly.

After entering the new century, the Cannes Film Festival is under increasing pressure. In addition, Hollywood continues to erode the European film market, while local films have not improved at all. They have also created a regressive thing like the Dgma95 Manifesto. In this regard, Adrian's criticism is nothing wrong at all. If they don't find ways to seek innovation and change, it will be sooner or later to be eliminated.

Anyway, the political trend is the Berlin Film Festival, and the Venetian Film Festival is the low-cost independent film. Then Cannes is more commercialized and maintain its leading position as Europe.

Therefore, it is no big deal to have a good relationship with AC Media. Besides, Adrian's favorites for French films are revealed everywhere between the lines, so he became one of the few directors who won the Palme d'Or twice.

To be honest, Adrian was also surprised. What he expected at the beginning was the best director or jury award. After all, the Palme d'Or represents the highest honor in Cannes, and very few people can get it twice. What's more, he criticized European films in Cannes, openly claiming that European films are dead.

Who knew that he actually got the Palme d'Or in the end. The Gaul chicken was like a gray animal. The more people whipped it, the more they jumped?

Anyway, this is a huge honor, winning the Palme d'Or twice... Some people must feel bad, which brings you closer to your goal, right?Claude made fun of him with a smile.

indeed.Adrian shrugged, but I won't change the next trip, the French's mèi eyes are not very useful.

So, am I going to wipe your butt again?Claude raised his eyebrows.

I believe there will be no such stupid person.Adrian waved his hand and said, but after pausing, he added: Of course, it is hard to say whether there are any guys with a fever.

No one is impeccable, even if Adrian's achievements can crush European filmmakers to the point of being speechless, the "The Matrix" trilogy and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, any one of which is enough for a director to benefit for the rest of his life.

But there is also an attackable place, that is private life. Not to mention anything else, it was a hot topic with Nicole in Cannes and back to the hotel with her arms in her arms. If this was not the case, he might not have made up his mind to implement his plan at the salon.

So when Europeans have nothing to say, it is hard to say that they will not find ways to make a comeback in this regard.

Of course, Adrian had revealed through various channels a long time ago that it doesn't matter if you want to write some edge reports. This is the rule of the game, but if you have to do it too much, it will affect his goals or involve his own children, then don't worry about him being polite.

Over the years, entertainment journalists have basically agreed to this line, including a large number of paparazzi, including the Sun.

But this time he made such a big deal that he offended most European filmmakers. Maybe an unintentional or indulgent guy would come out to catch these things and make a fuss, so it is still necessary to remind Claude.

Then I'll leave it to you, Crow, I'll go and do the last blow I'm talking about now.Adrian said so, then got up and called Ivanka out of the office.

Even to this point, the confrontation between the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean in film production was successfully created, but the whole thing is still not over and there is a small tail.

Even if Cannes gave him the Palme d'Or, it could not be stopped. The long-term plan would be realized. Adrian would not let anyone be the dominant, so Claude would have such a half-warned and half-joking advice.

So what exactly is it?

Welcome everyone here to watch the latest episode of "The Allen Show". I am Allen DeGeneres. Today we invited a heavyweight guest. As for how heavy it is, you will know it by looking at the recent newspaper.

Alan DeGeneres in front of the camera said his opening remarks with ease, welcome to our miracle director, Adrian Cowell!

In the music, Adrian, who was dressed casually, immediately walked up from the backstage.

Hi Allen, I'm so happy to see you.He greeted DeGeneres happily.

So, Ed, I'm glad you've come to my show.The other party smiled and made a gesture of asking for help.

Now you won't nag anymore, I've never been on your show.Adrian quipped after sitting down.

Oh, of course not, I will only nag you for a richer contract.DeGeneres said teasingly.

Hell, why are you always like this? On Jon's show, it's about this, and on your show, it's about this.Adrian complained, immediately causing a burst of laughter.

Okay, let's change the topic. Recently, you have really attracted much attention. At first, everyone was surprised that you made a movie about the World War II Holocaust, and then you went in and out of the hotel with Nicole Kidman, and then Europeans suddenly turned from love to hate you, dazzled and incredibly fast.

DeGeneres went straight to the subject, what made you say that?A momentary impulse?

I was indeed a little impulsive at that time. I didn’t want to talk too much. I didn’t agree with their stuff, but it was hard to argue with them, so I was always absent-minded.But later I thought it was necessary to express my attitude clearly, so I simply said all the accumulated words. I don’t think there is anything wrong with these words. I might seem a little excited when I was on the scene, but everything I said was something I have observed and summarized over the years.

Adrian said while making gestures to strengthen his tone.

But European directors don't think so. They think that you, as a famous film art... DeGeneres was interrupted by Adrian before he could finish speaking.

No, no, Allen, I was wrong, the art thing has nothing to do with me.

He smiled but said seriously, the famous science fiction novelist Robert Heinlein said that he wrote novels just to make some money and drink some wine.I am the same, I am just telling stories, telling stories that can make people love, hate, and make people sad and joyful, and making some money by the way.

Ha, this is the first time I have heard of this statement.Allen showed an exaggerated look, but you did make and direct many movies with great artistic value, right?

It's not my business, the pearls are put there, I just walked over and picked them up and showed them to you.

Adrian shrugged indifferently. As for how to interpret it, it was the audience's own business.

Why would you want to separate art from film so strongly?DeGeneres asked the key point.

No no no, I didn't want to separate it.Adrian shook his head and said, "I just think that people nowadays regard the word art...it seems to be too cheap."

Too...sultry?DeGeneres blinked, and the audience also let out a low voice in confusion.

Can you tell me what art should look like in your eyes?She then said again.

Of course, it can be done, but it has to be put back, we need to go around a big circle.

Adrian laughed. At the time of its birth, all the art forms, architecture, painting, novels, drama, song and dance, and even movies, the first attribute is never art, and the first attribute is always entertainment!Only when these things meet people's most basic entertainment requirements can they be sublimated into art. It does not mean that they make a few shapes with wire and throw them into the corner, and then they are covered with dust, and they become art!

Look at European movies now, what else do they have?As I said at Cannes, what else is there besides the nude of a woman, the fragmented editing clips, and the director's self-talk?Even the most basic function was not achieved, and I was curious about what made them qualified to wear the crown of art on their heads in a blatant way.

Are you very opposed to women showing their bodies in movies?

DeGeneres suddenly asked, with a curious look, there are basically no such scenes in the movies you made except "The Eye Opening Ring".

Whether it is necessary to expose the body is the director and actor's business, and their freedom. The key lies in what effect they want, whether it is truly showing the beauty of the female body, or just to tease the audience's emotions.

Adrian spread his hands open and said frankly.

oh?DeGeneres raised his eyebrows and a surprised voice came from the audience.

There are many photos in this world that show the beauty of women's bodies, especially black and white photos. The beauty conveyed is indeed very moving, and the key is that they are static and peaceful, and can allow people to fully observe the details.

Adrian continued, and in the movie, the images are always dynamic, so no matter how they are shot, they will be a teasing smell, and you cannot watch it repeatedly.So, when these shots appear on the big screen, people's attention is on the beauty of the female body?Or that pair... Huh?

He didn't say that word, but everyone knew what it was. DeGeneres immediately laughed, and there were also chaotic laughs in the audience, either ambiguous or awkward.

Your description is really... DeGeneres, who has always been known for his spicy topics, couldn't help but stick out his tongue. This talk show was a live broadcast. If this topic was thrown out, it would basically not be possible to reconcile with those in Europe for a long time.

It is very difficult to show this in front of the camera.

Adrian continued calmly, "I really want to do this, but I can't find a suitable opportunity. As for "The Eye Opening Ring", that's not my work."So I would rather handle it a little hazy and half-cover it, than display it rashly, because art does not allow blasphemy!

Is this considered artistic fundamentalism?DeGeneres asked quipped.

Of course not!Adrian shrugged, I just wanted to emphasize the sublimity and preciousness of art, just like I emphasized that I was just telling stories.