Chapter 20： beating beating

"I'm sorry, sir, our manager is not interested."

"You can buy the copyright for 800,000 yuan, what do you mean?"

"It's impossible to show it in theaters. Let me tell you that, your movie will be able to win a name in the offline market."

"Our manager is not here."

"Our company doesn't distribute other people's movies. Yes, it doesn't work to buy out the copyright."

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He has been traveling with Ryan and Thomas for a week. From Paris to Cannes, many big companies have tried it, and the results are not good.

These big companies are hesitant, and the conditions they give are high and low, but they have never said anything about the cinema screening.

Lehmann, who did not believe in evil, also contacted some independent distributors. Some of them would also make low-budget films for distribution, and some would simply distribute as an agency.

But they were also not optimistic that the film could be released in theaters.

Slowly, Lehmann was full of confidence and energy from the beginning; now, he even thought about whether to sell the film copyright, the video tape market is also a place to belong, isn't it, at least someone will see this. movie.

Sometimes after running all day, he was exhausted and exhausted, and he was really depressed. MDSD! Why is no one willing to give this movie a chance to try it?

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In July, it was another normal morning. The trees on both sides of the street seemed to be beating on something.

Outside the house, Lyman pursed his lips and said nothing. Ryan and Thomas also looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

"There are still several publishers in Saint-Denis. We haven't contacted them yet. Are you going to go today?" It was Ryan who spoke first, looking at Lehmann with a little anticipation.

He wished he could cheer up.

"We ran for so many days, and all we got were rejections. Why, do you still have confidence?"

Ryan glanced at Thomas and didn't know what to say.

The atmosphere seemed a little depressing.

"Let's sell the film rights. The highest price is already from the guy named Gaiman from Warner Bros. He is willing to pay 1.2 million euros. With this money, he will also give a summary of his experience for so many days. "For a long time, Lehman said calmly.

Ryan was stunned. He never thought about this road, but why did Lyman make such a decision. So, he immediately responded: "The film is not released, so what are you filming for?"

His voice was loud and harsh, and Lehman couldn't help but also increased his voice, "But they felt that the risk was too great, and the possibility of losing money was very high. In other words, the movie we made was not worth it, it was just a It's a bad movie. You think, shouldn't it be impossible to see the sun in a bad movie?"

Ryan was silent for a while before he said, "We still have a lot of companies that we haven't been to. The big deal is that we can go to Hollywood to try it out. There are great opportunities there. Didn't Heath Ledger also say it? The distribution company over there. More."

Yes, who would like to make a movie that they worked so hard to make, from the very beginning, they were sentenced to death.

But not here, can Hollywood do it? Not to mention the expenses along the way, are those professional managers really willing to take risks?

Lyman was lost in thought.

Ryan next to him didn't speak, and Thomas didn't even bother to intervene in this matter. All three of them became dumb for a while.

What is the extravagance of a failed movie made by a loser?

Perhaps entering the offline market is the best destination for it.

Actually, it's pretty good to think about it. With an investment of 500,000 yuan, you can still make 700,000 yuan after going around. It's a success, isn't it?

This is his first movie. Looking at his life in the past twenty years, he never imagined that he would make any achievements in the film industry. At that time, more, I was still thinking about when I would be able to direct the studio independently. Shooting TV dramas and being in charge of a camera crew are already very satisfying.

He once thought that he would be like most domestic directors in the future, working honestly, and after mixing up his qualifications, he would naturally be able to get opportunities.

But now, you have already made a movie, and it can still generate value, isn't it?

He raised his head to look at the sky, and unconsciously thought: The sun is really big!

"Let's go to Italy," Ryan said.

His words interrupted Lyman's thoughts and brought his attention back to his eyes.

"what?"

Ryan said this wordlessly, but he also thought about it, and he continued: "They don't like this movie, but we have confidence, then we should work hard to make it get what it deserves. treatment, not just because of some people's opinions, to go with their wishes."

"The Venice Film Festival is about to start next month. Let's take it to the exhibition. If it's not a bad film, there will always be audiences who will appreciate it."

Lehman poured a pot of cold water, and he reminded: "Do you have a way to participate in the exhibition? It's already July, the registration time has already passed, and even if you can sign up, why should others show you the main competition unit? You can get in."

"We don't need an official showroom, we just show around in the surrounding area."

"But what if the audience is satisfied? The distribution company doesn't approve it, and the movie still won't go to theaters."

"How can I be reconciled if I don't try? I have paid so much for this movie, as well as you, Thomas, and every member of the crew, everyone is insisting, and they all want to make this movie well, no At the last moment, I will not give up." Ryan said excitedly: "The worst result is nothing more than flowing into the offline market. Will we be worse than now? There is nothing to lose, so go Italy."

Ryan stared into Lyman's eyes, and looked like that, his eyes were firm and powerful, "Also, "Buried Alive" is our work, even if it is to die, it should be sentenced by the audience, and even if it is to be buried, there should be a funeral. "

Thomas next to him interjected: "I think Ryan is right."

You salted fish who have been silent for so long, the only thing that pops out is "666".

Both of them looked at Lyman, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Lehmann lowered his head, and for some reason he thought of a sentence in his mind: Even if you want to lose, you have to be willing to lose.

"You all said that, so what else should I say?"

He raised his head and looked at the two of them, "Go to Venice."

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As we all know, the Venice Film Festival is known as the three major international film festivals in Europe, along with Cannes in France and Berlin in Germany.

And it was the first among them, established in 1932, also known as the "Father of the International Film Festival".

After so many years, it has gradually formed its own unique tradition: it focuses on film lovers from all over the world, and encourages them to shoot novel films. Even if there are defects, as long as they are innovative, they can be accepted by the film festival.

The festival's motto is "movies serve serious art".

So every year from August to September, on the Lido island of Venice in Italy, directors and producers from all over the world who want to be famous will bring their works to this event, hoping to find His own Bole became famous in one fell swoop.

Correspondingly, major international film and television companies will also be gearing up to prepare funds. In this movie feast, they must find a variety of delicacies to bring profits and even talents to their own companies—this is not a dream, in Over the past few decades, the Venice Film Festival has produced many great filmmakers.

Zhang Guoshi, Sunglasses King, Section Chief Jia, Li Zhao, Hou Xiaoxian, Jiang Wen...

RB's Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano, Hirokazu Koeda...

There are also many film talents here.

This year is the 58th, and Lyman was persuaded by Ryan's words.

He decided to participate.

"So what about the money?"

Layman embarrassedly calculated his recent finances, only to realize that the money that had been fooled had been used up.

Even the 50,000-euro return toll was spent a little.

During this period of time, travel expenses and food and lodging were spent everywhere.

"I still have about 10,000 here, is that enough?" Ryan lowered his head and said.

He wanted to get some more from his father, but his father was fed up with his fooling around all day, and cut off his source of funds: he didn't have any pocket money, and even his mother was cruel. give. Now all that's left is that which has been accumulated over the past few years.

The total cost is less than 60,000 yuan. The travel expenses, room and board for the three people, and the projection equipment needed to show the film, even if it is a rental, UU Reading www. uukanshu.com also needs money.

This small amount of money is undoubtedly not enough for the entire operation.

Ryan also knew that he was a little too idealistic, so he quickly said, "I'll find a way to solve the problem."

"Huh, Lehman, Ryan, I still have 30,000 euros here, is that enough?"

At a critical moment, Thomas stood up, "If it's not enough, I can borrow some from Uncle Angus. He's close to us, so I'll pass by on the way."

"No need, the three of us together are almost 90,000. If you save some money, it should be enough to screen our film at the Venice Film Festival."

The whole cycle lasted from the beginning of August to the end of August and the beginning of September. During such a long period of time, I hope to give "Buried Alive" a good home.

Lehman also doesn't expect the film to be picked up by the distribution company and released in theaters. At least, it will be witnessed by the audience and it will be shown in a fair and fair manner. That's enough.

Just like what Ryan said, even if it dies, it shouldn't die silently. It should bloom something, and it's worth it.

"Are you ready?"

The next morning, the three met again at Lehmann.

"Ok."

"Me too."

"Let's go then."

On July 29, 2001, the three embarked on a flight from Venice, Italy.

They will find the most suitable destination for their work "Buried Alive" there.

The plane took off smoothly. Although there was a delay, it flew steadily in the stratosphere. Lyman looked at the big white clouds outside, and suddenly thought of Heath Ledger. If he was here, he would not want to see it. Let's bury it in this movie...