"Sister Tao", which is also a movie in the Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong series, does not receive as good treatment as "The Thief of Time".
After all, although Mu Qing is considered a well-known director in China, he is still incomparable to Li Yi, not to mention that Mu Qing is basically not famous at the Venice Film Festival.
For this reason, although "Sister Peach" was also shortlisted for the main competition section of the Venice Film Festival, it was not an officially recommended film, and it did not receive that much attention.
The screening room where the premiere was held was only a small theater that could only accommodate more than 200 people.
Most of the audience in the cinema are domestic tourists, film critics and the like.
There are also foreign audiences, but not many. After all, for a movie like "Sister Peach", it can be said that the director is not famous. As for the actor, Chen Weijie is very famous in China, but he is also not an artistic person, but an idol. Come on, so it’s the same useless.
In fact, it is the same no matter where it is. For example, at the three major European film festivals, in fact, in many cases, what audiences like to watch most are not these literary and artistic films. Even the most popular literary and artistic films are the same.
Unless the director is particularly famous, or the movie has special appeal, such as starring well-known domestic and foreign stars, or the director is very famous, or the movie is a bit pornographic, otherwise, don't expect too many viewers.
However, Mu Qing was very satisfied. After all, although Li Yi won a Grand Slam, it was her first time to bring a film to compete for awards at the Venice Film Festival.
Mu Qing was talking to Li Yi about these two movies.
Because "Thieves of Time" was screened in the past two days, the media's evaluation can only be said to be average. Although the media's opinions may not necessarily coincide with the ideas of the judges of the film festival organizing committee, they are still useful for reference.
"Is there any chance for "Thieves of Time"?" Although this is Mu Qing's first time taking a film to the film festival, she is no stranger to film festivals. After all, she has a husband who is a grand slammer.
"What chance? Golden Lion Award? It's basically impossible." Li Yi shook his head.
"Why?" Mu Qing asked doubtfully.
"The main reason is that the story background and story of "Thieves of Time" are too unfamiliar to people here. This is why the evaluations of domestic and foreign film critics and media vary greatly." Li Yi shook his head.
"Because Chinese people can understand many things, but foreigners find it a little difficult to understand. We think it is feelings, but they will be confused after seeing it. For example, the most important thing is to keep the top, which is easy for Chinese people. You can understand it, but it is different here. Because of the differences in family values, social environment, etc., it is difficult for them to understand this kind of sentiment. Naturally, it is difficult to truly resonate with it." Li Yi continued.
Li Yi had actually expected this.
Just like Duo Duo in "Cinema Paradiso", being able to stay away from home for thirty years is not a big deal in the eyes of foreigners, but it is a real act of unfilial piety in the eyes of Chinese people. No matter how many reasons there are, it is simply incomprehensible in the eyes of the Chinese people to leave the old mother at home and not go back.
The so-called parents are not traveling far away. This unique Chinese culture is often difficult for foreigners to understand.
The same is true for attitudes toward marriage, love, etc. There are huge cognitive differences between China and abroad.
"However, I do think "Sister Tao" may have a better chance." Li Yi thought for a while and said.
"Why?" Mu Qing asked doubtfully.
"It's the same reason. The maid culture in Hong Kong is actually very similar to that in foreign countries, which makes it easier for them to resonate emotionally." Li Yi said with a smile.
This is really not nonsense.
In Li Yi's memory, "Thieves of Time" did not win any decent awards overseas. It only won a mediocre Crystal Bear Award for Best Film in the New Generation Section of the Berlin Film Festival!
Although "Sister Tao" did not win the main competition unit award, it did win many awards in other units.
Servant culture is very popular in Europe and the United States, so "Sister Peach" is undoubtedly easier for foreigners to understand than "The Thief of Time".
"I hope so!" Mu Qing smiled.
In fact, what Li Yi said is not unfounded. Some work must be done first.
Whether it’s the Oscars or the three major European film festivals, they all need public relations.
Li Yi had already hired a professional public relations team here to handle awards public relations for the two films.
However, the specific results are still unknown.
The movie started playing quickly.
The film begins with an introduction to Sister Tao’s background. Her father was killed by the Japanese army and her mother was unable to support her. She was given as a servant at the age of thirteen and served four generations of the Liang family for more than sixty years. With white characters on a black background and music playing, many people can imagine Sister Tao's life.
Everyone's joys and sorrows are different. For many viewers, this is a person's life that is difficult to imagine.
The scene changes and Roger Liang, played by Chen Weijie, is sitting in the car with his suitcase dusty.
"When I was born, Sister Tao had been in my family for more than ten years. I went to the United States to study at the age of 20 and returned to Hong Kong Island when I was 30. Except for this period, Sister Tao had always lived with me until two years ago. ..."
Next came the vegetable market. Sister Tao was walking in the vegetable market with a basket. Vegetables were priced at five or six yuan, and they were haggling. It was noisy and market-like. When a person is at this age, her body records all the vicissitudes of her life, and you will suddenly feel that all the historical records on her body are like a statue.
Sixty years of vicissitudes have left a strong imprint on Sister Tao, but the movie does not highlight how sad Sister Tao's life is. On the contrary, her attitude towards life at this time seems to be telling the audience, please take back your tears. , there is no such thing as so much suffering, hatred, misery and misery, it is just a matter of living.
After returning home, Roger packed his clothes, put them in his bag, and sat down at the dining table. There were already two prepared dishes and a bowl of soup on the dining table.
He naturally picked up the soup and drank it.
Sister Tao came out with a plate of fish and reminded Roger to get a mat.
The two didn't have much communication, but they seemed to have an incomparable understanding.
Sister Tao prepared the meal and brought it over. Before it arrived, Roger's hand had already been stretched out.
After the meal, Roger wiped his hands while sitting on the sofa in the living room, and Sister Tao prepared some fruits for him after the meal.
Considering that the two of them have lived together for so many years, it is understandable.
For Sister Tao, she is used to this kind of life. She has been living like this for so many years.
Roger also seemed to be used to being served by Sister Tao.
Sister Tao was in the kitchen, made a bowl of rice, mixed some leftover vegetables, and stood there to eat.
Although she has stayed in the Liang family for many years, logically speaking, even a servant has become a family member, but she still abides by her duties as a servant and does not serve meals to the table!
"How long will it take to go this time?" Sister Tao asked while eating her meal.
"Two days!" Roger said casually while eating fruit.
"Well, I haven't eaten beef tongue for a long time." Roger suddenly said.
"You still want to build a bridge? Don't eat it if you haven't eaten it for a long time. I've already asked you to eat crab roe today. You can't eat beef tongue. Don't eat it!" Sister Tao's words revealed a lot.
But Roger still said: "I want to eat it, braised!"
Sister Tao snorted angrily.
The way the two get along feels quite strange.
They are masters and servants, but they don't look like masters and servants.
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