Chapter 171

The news that "vulgar novel" won the Palme d'Or was heard, the whole Cannes town was boiling, and the media reporters scattered around the city flocked to the film palace.

Because of the time difference, the East and west coasts of North America were still in the daytime, and the news came back, which caused a stir again. Many evening papers temporarily changed their pages and pushed the news of the award of vulgar novel to the front page.

At the end of the ceremony, the judges rushed to the press conference of the closing ceremony to explain the reasons for the award results. Simon and his party were also arranged to be interviewed in another conference hall.

After holding the box containing the golden palm and taking photos, everyone sat down on the stage and began to ask questions. During the questioning time, all the reporters in the hall immediately raised their hands.

The host chose a tall, dark haired reporter. Without answering the phone, he asked directly, "Simon, I'm mark winster from Hollywood Reporter. As the youngest Golden Palm winner in the history of Cannes Film Festival, how do you feel now?"

With a smile on his face, Simon said, "I'm excited and honored. This is the most memorable moment in my life."

After the warm-up question, mark winster continued: "I heard that you are preparing Batman. Simon, will you make anti genre films with distinct personalities like" Lola Run "and" vulgar novel "in the future?"

Simon nodded without hesitation: "of course, I still have a lot of very interesting ideas in my mind. It would be a pity if I couldn't bring them to the big screen. However, I believe Batman in the plan will also be an excellent film, which is no worse than Lola Run and vulgar novel

Another reporter asked, "Simon, I'm Peter Richardson from screen. You just said you have many other ideas. Can you name one?"

"That's not good," Simon said with a smile. "I'll tell you in advance that there will be no novelty in the future."

Among the laughter, another reporter was called. After receiving the microphone, he looked on the stage and said, "Simon, I'm Arthur Brady from the guardian. Compared with the discussion of the meaning of life in short killing film and the attention of race in isolated world, do you think it's true that vulgar novel is full of swearing, violence and drugs Is it worth your palms of gold? "

The results of Palme d'Or in most years of Cannes Film Festival will be questioned.

Simon knew very well that he could not escape this situation. He was not surprised to hear the guardian reporter's question. He affirmed without hesitation: "I think my film deserves this award."

After that, without waiting for the other person to ask, Simon took the initiative to explain: "first of all, Arthur, you have to understand that the merits of the film itself have nothing to do with its position. The criteria of judgment should include its script, photography, lighting, editing and other aspects as a film. I don't deny the profundity of the two films, but in terms of the overall quality of one film, I am confident that vulgar novel is better than them. "

Arthur Brady asked, "in your opinion, Simon, should a film festival completely get rid of the idea of a film and judge a film in a completely neutral way?"

Simon shook his head and said, "it's just an extreme of your own imagination. In fact, film is a kind of thought carrier. Filmmakers use it to express what they want to express, and the audience can freely choose what they want to see. As an important bridge to promote the communication between the two, the film festival should be inclusive. Without touching the bottom line, it needs to allow films of various types, themes and ideas to enter its own platform and give corresponding affirmation. As for "vulgar novel", I didn't deliberately promote blood and violence. This film is essentially a detached and absurd black comedy. "

With Simon's words, the reporters on the stage expressed their thinking.

The host saw this situation, no longer give the guardian reporter to continue to find fault, quickly chose the next questioner.

After all, only a few media can enter the film palace for interviews. After a short press conference, Simon and his party were surrounded by a crowd of reporters just after they left the film palace. In the intense flash, media reporters mixed with various accents raised questions loudly.

Next, we will attend the official celebration dinner.

Simon didn't bother to deal with the reporters around him any more. He pushed Janet through the crowd and left quickly in the car on the side of the road.

It was late at night when the celebration dinner ended. From the next day, more media repercussions about "vulgar novel" winning the Palme d'Or award spread further. Simon, who won the Palme d'Or award at the age of 20, may be the youngest winner who is hard to break the record in the future. Naturally, the discussion and controversy caused by him can be imagined.

History always belongs to the winner.

Just like the 1999 Oscars in the original space-time, Shakespeare's love story, which won the best picture, best director and other awards, carries too much controversy, but it is the one to be remembered after all. The other four nominated films, except Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, are hard to leave too much impression on the audience.As for the award of vulgar novel, Simon can confirm two points: the quality of the film itself is enough to qualify for the award, and there won't be any scandal such as buying prizes and bribery behind the scenes, so there is no doubt about his palms of gold.

That's enough.

I stayed in Cannes for a day because of all kinds of trivia. In the early morning of May 25th, everyone was packing up to leave. A business car drove into the mansion and stopped at the door of the villa. Natasha Kinsky was still careless, lazily getting out of the car, the driver unloading three oversized suitcases from the car and driving away.

As a judge of the main competition unit, the festival originally arranged a hotel for Natasha Kinsky.

Now, the treatment is obviously over, which is also the reason why women forced Simon to borrow a house on the stage of the award ceremony.

Simon and Janet come out. Natasha Kinski sees Janet, raises her spirits a little, hugs the woman, and then looks at Simon and his big boxes.

Simon pretended not to understand the woman's hint.

With a smile, Janet took Natasha Kinsky's arm and walked into the villa, saying, "come on, I'll ask Neil to help you move, and you'll live in our master bedroom."

Simon follows the two girls into the living room. Jennifer and her real estate agent, Sofia faessy, come to say hello to Natasha Kinsky. Simon and Janet leave Cannes and the house needs to be taken care of by Sophia Fischer.

Natasha Kinski heard Sophia Fischer's self introduction and said impolitely, "Ms. Fischer, can you help me get a housekeeper? And chefs and maids and drivers. "

Sophia fishy just nodded and said, "of course, no problem, Ms. Kinsky. I'll send you some candidate lists tomorrow. You can have an interview in person. Any other needs? "

"Not for the time being," Natasha Kinsky shook her head, motioned calmly to Simon, adding, "by the way, the bill's on vestero."

Sophia fissy was stunned, and subconsciously glanced at Janet, then at Simon.

Simon felt Sophia faessy's ambiguous eyes, leaned back on the sofa and said, "it must be all women."

Sophia fishy chuckled and said, "no problem."

Janet and Jennifer continue to pack up with a smile, and Natasha Kinski follows.

Simon had just picked up a copy of today's newspaper and noticed that Sophia fishy was still standing there, looking at each other. The real estate agent, who is about 30 years old and full of womanliness, looks very attractive today in her white blouse, black skirt and high heels.

Noticing that Simon looked at himself, Sophia fishy stood still for a moment, and then said, "Mr. westero, do you have any questions?"

Simon put down the newspaper and asked, "Sophia, how much have you made in the past three years?"

Sophia Fischer thought, "before tax, about 1.2 million francs."

"Are you married?"

Sophia fishy did not mince, said: "married, and left, there are a pair of children, custody belongs to me."

"Well, would you like to come and work for me? I'll pay you 1.2 million francs a year," Simon said, putting down the newspaper and looking at the woman. "As for the date of employment, until your next marriage."

Sophia fishy looked at Simon and said, "what are you going to let me do?"

"Housekeeper," Simon said, "is mainly responsible for helping me take care of the real estate in Europe."

Sophia Fischer said, "Mr. westero, you don't seem to have much property in Europe."

"So, your other task is to continue to help me buy properties until the properties belonging to Westeros are all over the big cities in Europe."

Sophia fishy's eyes flashed with surprise and said, "it's going to cost a lot of money."

Simon said, "it's my business to make money."

Sophia Fissi thought for a moment and said, "in this case, Mr. westero, 1.2 million francs a year is not enough."

Simon shrugged and said, "if you want more, you need to prove it to me first."

Without much hesitation, Sophia fishy said, "what should I do next?"

"Draw up an employment contract for me," Simon said. He took out his checkbook, quickly signed a check and handed it to Sophia faessy. He said, "this is your first year's salary. As for how much it will be next year, it depends on your performance. You know what I want. You pay your loyalty, I will give you everything you want, you cheat me, I will let you have nothing

Sophia fishy took the check and put it away carefully. "You won't be disappointed, Mr. westrow," she said

Simon nodded, motioned to the direction of the upstairs, and said, "the housekeeper is not needed. In the future, you will be the housekeeper. Help me look after this place and the woman."

Sophia fishy nodded and said, "I understand."Simon leaned back to the sofa, picked up the newspaper, noticed that the woman still didn't leave, and asked, "any questions?"

"Mr. westlow, you just said," Sophia fawcy hesitated a little, and said, "the employment will last until my next marriage."

Simon shrugged and said, "yes, obviously, it's a man's possessiveness."

"Oh, Mr. westerlow, you are very straightforward."

"So?"

"I'm a normal woman, Mr. westlow. I've got a good date. He's..."

"Cohabitation counts."

"Well?"

"I mean, if you want to live with him for a long time, it's marriage. You're going to lose your job. "

Sophia fishy pursed her lips and said, "you're such a bossy boss."

Simon said: "obviously, the annual salary of 1.2 million francs is not so easy to get. You can cheat me, too."

"What if it's found out?"

"I just said that I might spend 12 million francs to let you know you shouldn't lie to me." Simon looked up at the woman again and said, "so, do you still want this job?"

Sophia fishy looked at the check again and said, "in this case, 1.2 million francs is not much."

1.2 million francs, which is about 180000 US dollars according to the exchange rate at this time, is equivalent to the annual salary of the vice president level of a fortune 500 company. In the 1980s, this annual salary level was definitely a high-income person.

Simon noticed the obvious hint of Sophia faessy's behavior after he appeared today. In addition, he just needed to make a temporary offer. He said, "Sophia, just like a cat, you can't always feed them too much, so that the cat can rely more on its owner."

"Mr. westlow, do you think women are cats?"

"Yes, as one of the most changeable and difficult creatures in the world, I never expect too much from you," Simon nodded. "So, in the first year, it's only 1.2 million francs, but as long as you satisfy me, maybe 10 years later, you can get 12 million francs, or even 12 million dollars."

"Is that a promise?"

"Count."

"It strikes me, Mr. westlow, that you may not be able to pay for it in ten years' time at the rate you are spending now."

"It's not a problem, because before that, you may have left decisively."

Sophia fishy hesitated this time and said, "I won't do that."

"I'm glad to hear that, but I still can't give you a raise right away."

Sophia fishy had a good-looking intellectual smile on her face and said, "what if I want to quit one day?"

"You may be responsible for a very large asset next, so let me know six months in advance."

Sophia fishy nodded: "well, Mr. westrow, I have no problem."

"But I have one more question," Simon said, looking at the woman in front of him again. "I need to know what kind of woman I've hired."

Sophia fishy nodded, "I'll prepare a resume for you."

"No, I mean, do you have a history that you absolutely don't want outsiders to know?"

Sophia fishy thought about it and shook her head. "No."

"In that case, I'll hire a detective company to do a resume about you. I hope you don't mind."

Sophia faessy said, "I really mind."

"You can call it off, and I can only say sorry, but I have to make sure that the people I hire have no violent tendencies, mental history, criminal records, etc.," Simon said

Sophia fishy looked at Simon strangely: "violent tendencies and mental history?"

Simon was stunned. Then he laughed and said, "yes, it's probably a very dangerous job. You can think it over again and tell me the result before I leave Cannes."

"Mr. westlow, but you're leaving in an hour."

"Opportunity is fleeting."

Sophia fishy hesitated for a moment, but said, "I'll work out my employment contract as soon as possible."

Simon snapped his fingers: "wise choice."