The hotel placed a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne and a large plate of fresh strawberries in the room.
Ronald opened the champagne and poured two glasses of wine. A fruity aroma came out, which was even more intense with strawberries.
He turned on the stereo and tuned to the music channel, which was playing a popular song in the country.
The song is very gentle, the female singer's voice is very ethereal, Ronald and Juliette Binoche dance together. With a gentle and slow rhythm, the two danced closer and closer. Ronald held her soft waist and made no further movements.
Binoche was dressed casually and exuded a pure and beautiful feeling, like a schoolgirl. Ronald looked into the other person's eyes, which seemed to be full of enthusiasm and concentration. For a moment, he felt as if he had returned to a time seven or eight years ago when such a pair of eyes looked at him.
"What's the name of this song and what's it about?" Ronald changed the subject.
"Go there (la-bas)" Binoche translated a few words:
"over there
Everything is new, everything is wild
Free continent, no fences
Here our dreams are narrow
That's why I'm going there"
"It seems to be singing about you. You should try it at Hollywood in the Atlantic Ocean." Ronald, who had returned to normal, looked at the beauty in his arms and said with a smile.
"If you can make a movie that makes my heart beat, I will go." Juliette Binoche is 24 years old, but she still looks like she was eighteen years old. Ronald held her hand and sat on the big bed. On the white sheets, there was a slight smell that came from being exposed to the sun during the day, and gradually merged with the smell of Binoche.
…
Juliette Binoche lay in Ronald's arms and drew circles on Ronald's chest with one hand.
"Can I call you Ronan? This name means little seal in French. You really looked like a little seal today, very energetic."
"I'm very happy to have your approval, mademoiselle (Miss)", Ronald's big hands hugged Binoche's back again.
"Oh... you're a really good... um, how should I put it, amant, but not my ideal um, amour."
When Juliette Binoche heard the word recognition, she had a little misunderstanding, so she raised half of her body seriously and explained to Ronald.
"You know my French," Ronald made a low gesture, "Is there any difference between the two?"
"Amant (lover) is the passion for each other's body, but there is no close emotional connection. Amour (lover), the one who loves is the lover. Love is a powerful force that can lead to personal growth...
Passion can bring excitement, intensity, and intoxication, but it is not a guarantee of a long-term relationship. "
Ronald saw what she said was interesting and thought it was quite cute that this woman was seriously discussing this kind of love affair between men and women. He joked, "So the excitement and intensity that I bring to you are first-rate?"
"Super (French pronunciation is similar to Supa, super first-class)... hahaha", Juliette Binoche burst into laughter and hit Ronald.
Encouraged by the correct method, Ronald brushed away a few hairs covering her cheeks with his hands, kissed her tenderly, and then turned over.
"Oh, oh, I've had enough, enough, Ronan, I've had enough today...ah, hahaha..."
Binoche did not expect that this super little seal was still passionate, and the intensity coming from her hands was also very high. She was already a little overwhelmed and began to beg for mercy.
"I think the intensity may give you a good enough impression, and we will have the opportunity to communicate slowly in the future."
"Ah, hahaha, communication is an important aspect of love, but we can't do it today." Binoche jumped out of bed and hid on the sofa on the other side. He was sweating so much that he wouldn't be able to get up if he did it again tomorrow.
"Who says no? I see you are still very excited." Ronald also jumped out of bed and chased after him. Binoche became more naughty and jumped up from the sofa and hid behind him. The two played hide and seek.
After all, Ronald had been practicing all year round, and after a fake move, he hugged Binoche. Then he used his strength to pick her up and put her on the wooden table in the room.
A rough touch came from underneath her body, and the hot body of the little seal was on the other side. Juliette Binoche quickly closed her eyes, as if she couldn't bear the heat and collapsed.
…
"Are you awake? Breakfast is here. I didn't know what you wanted to eat, so I ordered one." Early the next morning, Binoche just woke up and saw Ronald spreading French bread with butter on the dining table. Bread, and then eat breakfast in small sips with black tea.
"Yeah... coming right away." Juliette Binoche was a little disappointed. Shouldn't breakfast be eaten in bed with her lover? The little seal still looks a little too much like a businessman.
After washing, she sat across from Ronald, picked up a small croissant, paired it with a piece of yogurt, and ate vegetables.
After Ronald finished eating, he went to make phone calls to deal with business matters, and pointed to Binoche on the sofa.
She stretched her head and saw that it was a black sleeveless dress. Ronald asked someone to buy it for him.
Binoche, who was only wearing Ronald's large white shirt, picked up the skirt and made signs on his body. The little seal was still too successful and too rich. He preferred the kind of man full of artistic talent.
But when it comes to lovers, that little seal is very qualified. Thinking of this, she went to the bathroom to change into high heels, and immediately her student temperament was gone, and a beautiful woman appeared in front of the mirror. "Well, there are advantages to being a lover for a businessman."
In the afternoon, Ronald took the beautiful Binoche on his arm and went to the premiere of "Fighting". The colleagues at Daydream made this film, which was only part of the screening, very lively, and it was grander than the premieres of many films that participated in the competition.
Cannold and Bernstine came to Cannes a week in advance, and their ability to handle these things is no less than that of Yoram, who had a cannon that covered the outdoor advertising at the Cannes Film Festival two years ago.
Many Hollywood stars came to support the premiere. Everyone in the country was very united.
Harvey Weinstein saw the daydream scene, and the posters on the scene became a sea of Jean-Claude Van Damme and Brooke Shields. I admire him very much. His Miramax also wants to become a medium-sized independent producer that can obtain pre-sale funds in Europe.
Ronald's marketing skills gave him a lot of inspiration. Miramax felt that it was going to move towards awards-oriented films, and it could do the same.
Thinking of this, he didn't care that yesterday he had arrogantly looked down on a small B-movie studio like Ronald. He came over in a haughty manner, forced a smile on his face, and congratulated Ronald.
Ronald actually doesn't dislike this kind of real villain. This kind of person is the best at assessing the situation. As long as there is money to be made, he can talk about anything. However, he had no suggestions for Harvey. He came to Cannes to sell films, and Harvey came to award awards.
Harvey also specifically mentioned the party last night, which was attended by many female stars from China and other Europe, and said he would introduce it to Ronald. This made Binoche next to Ronald look unhappy.
"Why didn't you see Natasha?" Ronald found that Sharon Stone was the only one beside Harvey today, and Natasha Kinski did not appear at the ceremony with him.
"Haha..." Harvey Weinstein laughed. It can't be said that Kinski stopped flattering himself because he hooked up with British director Chris Menges at the party last night.
"She left with Menges who made the documentary. Ha, it's really funny. Who wants to watch this kind of movie about racial discrimination in Zimbabwe? It's better to watch the documentary." The big mouth next to her, Sharon Stone said Harvey's situation was revealed.
"I don't know. I can't guess the taste of the Cannes judges." Ronald held back his laughter. It seems that Harvey Weinstein must have promised her some heroine or something.
Harvey's face didn't look good. He didn't expect that such a sexy blonde with a college degree could be so ignorant and vulgar.
"When I was shooting in Africa, I saw the staff there. They were not good people..." Sharon Stone began to talk about the past when he was filming the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" follow-up exploitation film for Cannon.
When Ronald heard that he was so boring, he quickly excused himself and ran away.
As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw a couple walking in. The man in front looked unhappy, and the beautiful woman in the back kept smoothing his clothes and seemed to be apologizing.
"Why should I come to the premiere of this kind of movie?" Andrei Zulawski, the Polish director, is the boy who doesn't seem to grow up. Looking unhappy.
"Your new film must have a distributor willing to sign an agreement in order to attract investment. I heard from Gaumont's friends that this company has some distribution capabilities in America and is also willing to introduce foreign films."
The beautiful Sophie Marceau doesn’t know whether she plays Zulawski’s lover or her mother. You must take good care of him in everything, whether it is life or career.
"Welcome, Miss Sophie Marceau, Director Zulawski." Ronald greeted the two of them after being introduced by Michelle Cannold.
"I heard that you also want to introduce some European movies?" Sophie Marceau began to help build relationships for Zulawski's new film.
"I don't care about individual movies. You can talk more with our Daydream distribution director, Michelle. In addition, Hollywood hopes you can come. If you are willing to come and film..." Ronald said Marceau introduced him to Cannold, who was also French and could speak fluent French.
"No, no, Sophie will not make those commercial films." Zulawski understood the word Hollywood and rudely interrupted Ronald's invitation.
"Hahaha, this is why we came to China. There are many artists here who have not fully realized their potential." Ronald secretly replied.
Sophie Marceau smiled apologetically, exchanged contact information with Michelle Cannold, and then pulled Zulawski in with her.
"What, don't invest in any of this director's works, his movies won't sell at all in America." Ronald grabbed Michelle Cannold and whispered in his ear.
"Understood, I think Sophie should go to Hollywood. There is no other place in the world where she can realize her potential." Michelle Cannold also took a fancy to beautiful actresses. This kind of beauty with a foreign style will always be A welcome addition to Hollywood.
Ronald and Bernstine also exchanged a few words, held the hand of Juliette Binoche who was coming over, and asked her to hold it, and the two slowly walked in.
"Uh... It's really scary." Ronald let out a deep breath. The couples in the entertainment industry he had seen in the past two days were really scary.
Natasha Kinski treated her Egyptian husband as if he was coming and going, openly flirting with other members of the acting community.
And Sophie Marceau takes care of Zulawski just like a mother takes care of her children.
These two extreme situations are actually very uncomfortable in any marriage. Still like Binoche, the two of them should be amants (lovers), or even partenaire sexuel, which is better than getting married.
What's more, if a marriage in Hollywood gets divorced, not only will you lose emotions, but you will also lose money...
…
The screening results of "Fighting World" were good, and many European film buyers waved their checks to sign contracts with Cannold.
Maybe it’s a difference in aesthetics, maybe it’s because not many Hollywood movies have been introduced to China and Europe in recent years, and the aesthetics of the audience here seems to be several years behind America. In the past few years, film technology and director techniques have developed greatly.
Therefore, this movie, which was barely qualified at the box office in America, was actually very popular when it came to Cannes film marketers. Ronald was also surprised and stayed for a day to chat with every cinema manager who spent money to buy copies and listen to their opinions.
After the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival, Ronald sent Juliette Binoche back to Paris. At this film festival, she neither participated in the film nor was she a judge. She was always hanging around there and was suspected of being gossiped about.
It happened that Konchalovsky's drama had to be rehearsed for the second half of the tour, so the two left early.
Binoche went to rehearsals and was very busy. Ronald rested alone in Paris and took a good look at some famous attractions, including Notre Dame Cathedral, Les Invalides, and the Louvre. Three days after arriving, Richard made arrangements and came to Paris to join him.
"Michelle Pfeiffer and the others have finished shooting the exterior scenes at Count Valmont's home, and will soon return to the Palace of Versailles, which is only 12 miles away from Paris, to continue filming. There is the Montasière Theater there, and the crew will rent it to shoot scenes in the opera house. We I just happened to go there, Pfeiffer is on the set, watching the director’s arrangements.”
"Okay, I haven't been to the Palace of Versailles yet." Ronald didn't care, and he and Richard drove to this large palace that originally belonged to the King of France the next day.
An exterior scene was being filmed at the filming location, with Ronald and Richard watching from a distance. Accompanying him was the crew's butler, a senior live production manager from Warner Bros.
"Michelle has been in good condition recently. The director feels very good about her role, and her chemistry with Count Valmont is first-rate." The production director knew that Ronald came to discuss Michelle Pfeiffer's next movie. So I only pick the good ones, there is no harm in flattering you two anyway.
"She's top notch..." Ronald agreed casually.
He covered his forehead with his hands and looked at the opposite side of the backlight. A young and handsome young man with a very upright face was talking to a somewhat green actress. The two seemed to be rehearsing.
"This must be Count Valmont, and young Cecil?"
In the movie "Dangerous Liaisons", Count Valmont is the protagonist, a playboy. Cecil was originally raised in a monastery and prepared to marry a big shot. But Valmont seduced Cecil because of a bet with a noblewoman, the Marchioness de Metville.
"No, the woman is Cecil, the man is not." The production manager laughed, and everyone who came to the set would admit their mistake.
"The actress is Uma Thurman, who has just entered Hollywood...the actor is Keanu Reeves, who is also acting in a big production for the first time and is not qualified to play the role of Count Valmont."
"Oh, are you playing Danny the Knight?" Danny is Cecil's true love in "Dangerous Liaisons". So the only person who acted with her, besides Valmont, was Cécile. Ronald guessed so.
"Bingo... let's go sit over there for a while. I'll ask the director about his arrangements. If nothing happens, I'll give Miss Pfeiffer a half-day vacation..."
Ronald and Richard found two seats outside and sat down. The filming progress of this kind of costume film is obviously very slow. All kinds of costumes, makeup, and hairstyles require much more preparation than modern films to ensure that they are not messy during daily shooting.
Moreover, the costumes are corseted and floor-length skirts, making it difficult to move freely, so the actors usually don't come out until filming.
"If Danny is cast by such a handsome actor, how handsome would Valmont be?" Ronald thought to himself, there are not many people in Hollywood who are qualified in terms of appearance, so it would be better if Tom came. Is he an actor from China?
"The two of them sneaked together again?" Ronald, who was sitting on the chair, noticed that the script crew, stage managers, and props-looking people from the back were gossiping, and he couldn't help but turn around and take a look. Filming on the set is very lonely, and it’s not surprising for a man and a woman to have an affair after seeing each other.
"You're new here, so you didn't see the big gossip from the past two days. Mary and I both saw it, Pfeiffer and..."
"Everyone move... move..." The production manager on the opposite site had already returned. When he saw these staff members gossiping together again, he immediately got angry and told them to go to work. This is also one of his most important tasks on site, to keep employees from being lazy.
Ronald's eyebrows furrowed. Is Michelle Pfeiffer having an extramarital affair? No, she is the type who would rather not live apart in two places for the sake of love and companionship.
Perhaps for rehearsal, Pfeiffer played the particularly chaste Madame de Tourville, who was seduced by Count Valmont in the play. In the end, she actually gave up her reputation of chastity and really fell in love with the playboy Valmont, which changed Valmont. Monkey's fate.
Didn’t the production manager just say that Pfeiffer and Valmont’s chemistry was good? The handyman must have seen him rehearsing and gossiped.
This kind of crew is not the same as the one directed by Ronald. The filming locations are all original versions of the film. The crew is large, so some imperfections are inevitable.
"The director has agreed. Let's go sit in the lounge inside first. Miss Pfeiffer's manager is not here. You guys wait there while I go and hurry."
Ronald and Richard sat down in the lounge again. This place used to be the office of the Versailles Tourism Organization and was rented by the crew as a lounge. Now there is no one there.
The two soon became bored, and Ronald wandered around the Palace of Versailles. Richard asked him not to go too far, and he stayed in the lounge to wait.
Ronald signaled that he knew that after leaving the lounge, there were tall buildings and neat gardens. After two rounds of walking, the scenery was the same and he felt bored, so Ronald went back again.
However, he seemed a little lost. When he saw a large corridor that looked a bit like the lounge just now, Ronald walked quickly.
"Well...well...I love you..."
"I love you……"
A gentle moan came from me, as if a man and a woman were kissing me.
Ronald turned the corner, and in the corner where the sun didn't shine, a man and a woman were hugging each other, inseparably talking about love and kissing.
"ah……"
The woman spotted Ronald and screamed loudly.
"Michelle?" Ronald discovered that it was Michelle Pfeiffer in costume.
"Is it you, Ronald?" The man also turned around and saw that he was an acquaintance.
"It's you? Why are you here?" Ronald was also startled. This man was also wearing ancient costumes. He couldn't be playing the role of Count Valmont, a playboy, right? Looks so frustrated.
"How could it be you?" Ronald called again. This actor was John Malkovich, whom he met when he was filming a movie in Xujiahui.
He plays Count Valmont?
No, he was having an affair with Michelle Pfeiffer?
Who is this blind?
"Ah..." Michelle Pfeiffer was discovered to have an affair, and it was discovered by Ronald. All kinds of complicated emotions came to her heart, and she covered her face with her hands and turned away.
"Ronald", John Malkovich rushed up, not caring about anything else, and pulled Ronald's arm with trembling hands, "I beg you, don't tell others..."
"Uh...I didn't see anything," Ronald held back for a long time. These two were both married, so how did they get together?
And he was seen by himself.
And he still cheated on Malkovich who was so frustrated?
Why are the marriages of the movie stars I’ve met recently been like hell?
