This is the first time Lin Xi has encountered the fact that it took half a year to make a literary film that does not have a big scene and does not have much CG technology. From the selection of dubbing and music, to the processing of video clips and screen tones, Raymond has considered every detail, even the most common choice of blackout time and dissolve effect, he has personally checked.
Just after getting off the plane, he should obviously feel tired and tired, but at this moment, Lin Xi feels that his spirit has never been as full as it is now. As long as he thinks that he can see that work that took countless people's hard work for many years, he feels that his steps are much lighter.
When we arrived at the familiar red-tiled building, Raymond opened the door as soon as the doorbell rang.
There are more white hairs on the head than half a year ago, as if the whole person has aged a lot, but there is a look of relief and joy on the wrinkled face. Even the appearance of old, can not hide the kind of spiritual joy.
They didn't stay at the gate for long, and several people went upstairs together.
"This is actually the first time I watched the master tape before the film's premiere." Walking on the creaking wooden floor, Lin Xi suppressed the excited voice in his voice, and said, "But... I really Can't wait for the promotion, the release, Raymond, thank you for not sticking to the rules."
"Lin, I don't think you will regret those months of hard work. Of course, I also want to thank you for your performance."
Lin Xi shook his head, an expectant smile appeared on his beautiful face.
The three went upstairs together. Although it was the second floor, because the first floor of Raymond's house was extremely high, they climbed about three floors before stopping. This is also the first time Lin Xi has come to this strange place. The last time he came, he only auditioned on the first floor.
There is only one door on the entire second floor, and it is a small wooden door with traces of time. Because it is often held open by people, the top of the copper handle is a little yellowed. Raymond walked to the small door, stretched out his hand to gently press and push it open, and a large white screen appeared in Lin Xi's field of vision.
It was a large white screen that spanned almost the entire wall. The oldest projector was placed in the room. There was a little blue in the white light, and it shone directly on the screen with the creaking sound. On that screen.
When her eyes touched the person standing in front of the screen, Lin Xi's eyes widened suddenly, and she exclaimed: "Sister Chen, Mr. Arman, Mrs. Arman?!"
Chen Yajing seemed to have not had a good rest for a long time, and her whole body was a little decadent. But her round eyes were full of energy. Hearing Lin Xi's words, she stepped forward and said with a smile, "You guys are finally here. If you don't come, I'm afraid we won't be able to wait to let you go."
There are only two rows of seats in the room, which are large soft and comfortable sofas, allowing everyone to watch movies in the most comfortable posture.
"Oh, I haven't seen you for more than half a year, my promise..."
"Liz, this dress of yours looks very nice." Uno said suddenly, interrupting his mother's words. As soon as he finished speaking, he turned to look at Raymond on the side, and said, "Raymond, I think we should be able to watch the master tape now."
"My Nuo'er, you are always so cruel." Burying her face in Mr. Arman's broad and warm chest, the lovely and benevolent lady murmured in such a low voice. But Uno pulled Lin Xi as if he had never heard of it, and sat in the middle of the second row, waiting for the movie to start.
Everyone didn't say anything more, and Raymond and the Armans sat in the center of the first row. After Chen Yajing put the master tape into the projector, she also sat beside Lin Xi, waiting for the movie to start together.
There was silence in the small private theater, so quiet that Lin Xi seemed to hear his own heartbeat. One after another, as if it was about to pop out of the throat. The sound of the creaking machine rotating was still echoing behind him, and everyone's eyes were focused on that one screen, concentrating on it and never moving away.
When the unfamiliar but familiar English was displayed on the screen, Lin Xi heard a sob suppressed in his throat sounded beside him. He gently turned his head to look at Chen Yajing who was on the side, only to see that under the light of the screen, at some time, her eyes were filled with crystal clear tears.
"".
"Chakon".
What came to my ears was the sad and low-pitched music, reflecting the misty white snow in Vienna, reflecting the dark clouded sky in Berlin, and finally, in the sound of a siren so far away that it could not be retrieved, everything came down to an instant of tranquility.
Only the majestic torrential rain was still playing non-stop on the audio system, reflecting the supposedly noble and elegant man on the screen, making him even more embarrassed at the moment.
But what makes everyone saddened the most is not only the helpless figure in the rainstorm, but also at the end of the film, an old and lonely old man sits alone in front of a dusty piano, gently stroking the Eighty-eight black and white keys whispered: "You said, you want to play a piece of "Chaconne" for me alone. So, I waited for sixty years. Maybe... In fact, you are waiting for me, first for you Play a song."
"Mo Qing."
At the end of the picture is a gradually dimmed tone, like an old yellowed photo, in which the old man gently pressed the piano keys and played a sad and sad piece of music. The old face full of grooves has long lost the handsomeness of his youth, but at this last moment, it has become his youthful appearance again.
It seems that everything has returned to the Vienna that has not been caught up by the war, as if everything has never started here.
The handsome and dignified man played the piano gently, while the exquisite and beautiful young oriental youth played the music beside him.
Time has stopped, the last thing we can do—
It is to listen quietly after a dark scene.
When a gust of biting cold wind hit Lin Xi's cheeks, he realized... at some point, tears had gushed out of his eyes. He and Uno left Raymond's house first, while the other four remained in the small screening room and did not leave.
Women have always been the most sensual animals, and Mrs. Arman was sobbing uncontrollably before the movie was over. On the other hand, Chen Yajing was calmer than usual, only the tears that kept falling from her eyes silently hinted at the grief in her heart.
Looking up at the blue and clear sky, even though it was winter, even though it was cold and windy, it was very different from what it was seventy-eight years ago. At this moment, only warm and brilliant sunlight shone down on this piece of sky, dispelling the coldness of severe winter.
No more roaring artillery fire, no more clamoring sirens. Everything is so peaceful, no matter how much blood and tears are buried under the loess, when someone steps on it, there is a creaking sound, as if it is a low moan.
No one spoke, and no one moved first.
The two of them just looked at the sky side by side like this, and haven't left for a long time.
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Lin Xi did not leave Berlin immediately. One is because he is on vacation recently, and there is nothing urgent to do. The second reason is that Raymond has already submitted the film for review, and has proposed the latest publicity plan to Lin Xi.
Raymond's move was definitely bold enough.
"Chaconne" has been filmed and edited, but he has not informed the fans of the film's relevant information. This is a kind of absolute self-confidence, it is for its own strength, and it is also for this movie.
The review of movies in the West is obviously much more efficient than that of the Celestial Dynasty. According to Raymond, it only takes half a month at most, and the review of the movie should be completed. So Lin Xi agreed to his request and did not leave in a hurry.
After hearing the news, Mrs. Arman eagerly called and hoped that Lin Xi could live in her home for a while, but this proposal was resolutely rejected by Uno.
At that time, seeing Uno's obviously darkened face, even though she couldn't hear Mrs. Arman's voice on the phone, Lin Xi could tell from the other party's expression—it was definitely the words "Nuoer" and "" Noel" words.
Sometimes he also thought about how Uno grew up to what he is today in such a family. Or in other words, it is precisely because of such an unusually "lively" mother that Uno has created such an unusually indifferent and calm character.
But Uno always had a way to comfort his mother. After more than two weeks of reviewing the film, Lin Xi had never received a call from Mrs. Arman. Maybe it was because she had already been "gently" persuaded by her own Nuoer, or maybe it was because she knew that the movie promotion period was about to start, so she didn't bother.
Lin Xi didn't think about it any more.
After the review period ended, Raymond prepared to release the news the next day. In that small building that has gone through the years, he looked at Lin Xi and Uno, and said earnestly: "Lin, Mantes. I know your relationship, and you yourself should not care about such things. However, now that the news of "Chaconne" is about to be announced, I have to remind you again - this is a gay-themed movie, it is very likely to have some unnecessary influence on you, and in the more conservative Chinese dynasty , this effect may be a little stronger.”
"Raymond, you don't know enough about the current Celestial Dynasty." Lin Xi shook his head lightly, and said, "Also, you have to have a little confidence in your movie. Perhaps the biggest gimmick of this movie was during the publicity period. It will be me and Uno. But I believe that when the film is released, the reaction of fans will speak for itself."
Hearing Lin Xi's confident words, Raymond sighed softly, and said, "Unfortunately, I have one more bad news that I haven't told you. Our "Chakong" has not passed the review of Tianchao Dalu, so it cannot Released in mainland China, it can only be released on Hong Kong Island and Bay Island at the same time."
This result did not surprise Lin Xi, or in other words, for so many years, almost no same-sex-themed movie has been released publicly in China. Perhaps the conservative traditional concept has been greatly improved in the minds of the younger generation, but in the official review, it is obvious that this view has not been recognized.
Uno frowned slightly when he heard the words, and sighed: "But Raymond, just like Lin Xi said, the reaction of fans will prove everything."
Uno's words were verified in the subsequent global publicity.
Even the film has not been released, just released a few makeup photos and scene photos, and the fans of Tianchao mainland are blown away. There has never been such a monstrous fan riot. From surfing Weibo to Qiandu Tieba, from the official fan website to the Haijiao forum, fans' excited voices are everywhere on the Internet.
Even breaking through the walls of the Internet, in reality, there are all kinds of joyful voices resounding in countless corners.
Countless people at subway station entrances and bus stops, campus students and company white-collar workers are frantically spreading a message to those around them, and they can't wait to use the big radio to announce to the whole country—
The same-sex movie "Chakong" starring Uno and Lin Xi will be released in two months!
Just as the fans hoped, this news really spread throughout China like a spring breeze overnight.
Lin Xi's fans accepted this fact with an incredible attitude. The partner is Uno, which is really not very novel, but the director is actually Raymond Chen! The only major international director who has truly appeared on the stage of the Golden Prism Award as a Chinese!
On the other hand, Uno's fans felt a kind of surprise that fell from the sky.
The great god who hadn't appeared in five months, brought a big gift when he appeared...? ! ! !
Today is really not April Fool's Day, really not!
On the other hand, the same-sex theme keyword, in the eyes of the Immortal Sect, is like lighting up a 120w lamp, constantly shining brighter than diamonds.
Homosexual theme!
Starring Uno and Lin Xi!
what does that mean! what does that mean!
It means kisses, it means hugs, it means beds... ahem, boat scene!
It is an honor in their life to be a member of the Immortal Cult. This cp really takes broadcasting benefits as the highest purpose every day, and keeps showing love! Now that they are actually giving out sweets officially, how can they not be so excited to make a vow——
"We must carry out the purpose of going to the cinema to watch "Chaconne" three times a day, and resolutely not let go of every movie ticket!"
The Immortal Sect is really like a blue sky above its head!
However, when the news came that "Chakong" would not be released simultaneously in China, whether it was the pairing of immortals or the group of gods, their hearts were broken into two. And for the Immortal Cult, which was originally ambitious and raging, it was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue, and it was so angry that it wanted to crush the mouse!
Just because of this incident, there was a wave of crusade against the Guangfu General Administration on the Tianchao Internet. Although they were suppressed in the end, it did have some impact on the Bare-Bone General Administration, making their image, which had been collapsed because of the "big-headed doll incident above the chest", even smaller.
But even so, it still hasn't changed the determination of the Light Body Administration to not allow "Chaconne" to be released.
"Hahahaha, this is the first time I feel the benefits of studying on Hong Kong Island! Hmph, although I don't have a big Chongqing hot pot, but there is "Chakong", there are great gods, and there are angels!"
"Bay Island 1."
"Jet-lagged party calm down! You at least have Huazhiwan, and at least desserts. I only have the terrible dark cuisine of the Rotten Kingdom! But I can see "Chakong" and laugh with my arms on my hips! It's worth it!"
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Every time such Weibo appears on Surfing Weibo, it will trigger a crusade from a group of people. Amid such outrageous public outrage, the Celestial Group, which has always been rich and powerful, has booked half of the theaters in Hong Kong Island and Wandao Cinemas in advance, saying: Even if we can't be there, we will take up the seats!
The terrifying power of the fans is nothing short of astonishing.
The heat has not yet subsided, and all kinds of fanart, fan comics, and even fan edited videos have become wildly popular on the Internet. It was already a prosperous cp group, but now with the help of "Chakong", it has a faint tendency to rise to the national cp group.
All in all, Raymond calmly spread the news of the broadcast of "Chaconne", but he did not expect that this spark would set off a prairie fire on the land of China.
The box office of the premiere of "Chaconne" two months later also perfectly confirmed Uno's words.
The global simultaneous premiere exceeded 100 million US dollars!
It directly surpassed the box office record of "Oh Fanta" by a large margin!
In just one day, the investor almost recovered more than half of the cost. If it wasn't because the special effects team and music team hired were too high-level, so the cost was too high, otherwise they should have made a profit on the first day!
Not only the success of the box office, the second day after the premiere of "Chaconne", "The Times", "The Sun" and even "New York Times" all carried out large-scale reports in the entertainment section.
"Raymond Chen Guangrong is back, the box office broke 100 million on the first day! "
"The Ammon Orchestra joins in, creating the strongest audio-visual feast in history"
"Xi Lin, the Most Unforgettable Mo Qing"
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Numerous similar news headlines have been circulated in the world's major media outlets, almost full of praise. From the actor's interpretation to the director's directing, from the post-production editing to the top-notch soundtrack, as long as "Chaconne" is involved in any topic, there will be endless praise.
Even the Organizing Committee of the Golden Raspberry Awards, which has always been based on sarcasm, published an article in the magazine "Global Cinema"—
"The Next Most Difficult to Surpass Classic - Chaconne".
The cinema was packed with moviegoers, some who had come to see it for the first time, and some who had watched it for the fourth time. They may have different hair colors, different races, but the only thing they have in common is that when they leave the cinema, they all have red eyes and noses. Some fans with low tear points still cried loudly even after the movie ended.
Just as the most important thing for an enterprise is to grasp the principle of consumers' second purchase desire, almost every audience who has entered the cinema and watched "Chaconne", no matter whether they are holding the expectant mentality or the mentality of scrutiny, When they left the movie theater, the first reaction was—
Buy another ticket!
The popularity of this vigorous annual movie event did not stop with the removal of "Chaconne". Due to the strong demands of fans, movie theaters in various countries have deliberately lengthened their theaters, leaving a month alone for "Chaconne". playback period.
Everything was going on in a grand manner, and the atmosphere was getting more and more lively, except that Tianchao Dalu was deserted, and not even a single poster could be seen in the movie theater.
The fans naturally gritted their silver teeth, wishing to take a bite of the bare buttocks of the General Administration before giving up.
And just when "Chaconne" finally decided to take it off the shelves around the world and no longer show it in theaters, the list of nominees for the Golden Edge Award was finally announced to the public—
Nominated for Best Visual Effects—Chaconne.
Best Cinematography Nomination - Chaconne.
Best Art Direction Nomination - "Chaconne".
Nominated for Best Original Screenplay—Chaconne.
Best Makeup Nomination—Chaconne.
Best Editing Nomination—Chaconne.
Best Costume Design Nomination - "Chaconne".
Nominated for Best Original Music - Ammon Orchestra.
Best Picture Nomination—Chaconne.
Best Director Nomination - Raymond Chan.
Best Actor Nominations —
Mantes Yalman.
Xi Lin.