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What is Renly Hall planning?？
This should be one of the most curious topics in the entire European film industry in the past year. From Berlin at the beginning of last year to this year's Oscar night, Renly and Sisyphus Pictures have appeared one after another. In every corner, there are people who stand by and watch, some who are dismissive, and naturally some who are interested..
However, these discussions are still mostly between senior people in the film industry. Only truly senior people can spy on some unusual changes; but on the other hand, the more secretive the inside information is, the more meaningful it is. There may be a big storm brewing.
Those speculations and speculations were initially revealed at this year's Oscar Awards Ceremony - "Breaking Drummer" dominated the Oscars. This has undoubtedly changed the pattern of the independent film industry, and even shaken the fixed pattern of the traditional academy. This has made people Aware of the ambitions of Sisyphus Pictures.
From the current point of view, Sisyphus Films has indeed achieved an unparalleled start, but the real purpose hidden behind it has still not been fully revealed. This has also attracted more and more attention from senior film industry executives, and more and more people are investigating. gathered around this brand new company.
Amidst this hustle and bustle, the Cannes Film Festival is the only exception. Neither Renly nor Sisyphus Films has ever taken the initiative to approach. As the largest and most important film event in Europe, Cannes, which has always been crowded with people, is rarely seen. I felt calm at first sight. This is not a good thing..
Of course, the Cannes Film Festival does not need to "backend" Sisyphus Films. With their status in the industry, they can proudly stay out of the matter..
But Gilles Jacob and Thierry Frémaux know one thing clearly. It is definitely not their style to turn a deaf ear to what is happening behind closed doors. No matter what Sisyphus Films is planning, they You need to have a clear concept in order to keep up with the trends of the times.
As for whether to cooperate, that is another matter..
What's more, Thierry is sure of one thing, Renly will never miss the target. Renly is a very pure actor. What he expects and cares about has never been fame and fortune. Movies, movies, movies, everything is about movies. , then Sisyphus Pictures’ blueprint becomes even more interesting..
However, there is a small problem here：
Cannes has its own pride and persistence. It is impossible for them to condescend to find Renly and ask about Sisyphus Films' intention to cooperate. This is absolutely impossible. They need a step up..
Then Roman Abramovich showed up.
Roman is looking for opportunities to invest in movies in Europe - not like a business, more like a hobby. There is also speculation that it is to avoid the British official investigation on tax issues, but no matter what, Roman is indeed exploring the film industry. Let him get on the line with Cannes.
For Roman, Thierry maintained a wait-and-see attitude, not too far away but not too close, and always maintained a trace of vigilance deep in his heart; but unexpectedly, Roman's real goal was not Cannes, but... Sisyphus This caused a subtle change in Thierry's attitude——
It is certain that Roman and Thierry have different purposes and they both have their own ideas, but this does not prevent them from forming strategic cooperation..
Therefore, when Roman sent out an invitation to a private yacht party tonight, Thierry nodded readily and agreed, taking this opportunity to meet Renly face to face..
There is no doubt that Thierry is a master. He does not hide anything, but is open and honest in this way to seize the initiative; and similarly, Renly is not a fledgling child, even when facing Thierry. Still able to maintain a calm and unhurried attitude.
“Mr. Fumao, I think there may be a little misunderstanding between us. How do you know that it is not because of my superior status in Cannes that I dare not come to the door in person?？”
Renly responded in a light and joking way. The half-truth and half-false teasing made it difficult for Thierry to judge how much he should believe the words..
In fact, Renly is serious. Berlin and Venice have not agreed to cooperate with the Don Quixote Channel for the time being, let alone Cannes, which has a unique status now? The three major European film festivals have their own persistence and pride, and the power and interests hidden behind them are even more intricate..
But Renly was unwilling to reveal his true identity, so he chose a ridiculing method to test Thierry's bottom line..
Thierry laughed happily, but his slightly squinted eyes shone with light, as if he was looking at Renly's expression, "Thank you for the compliment. Although this always sounds wrong, I will still do it." Take it as a compliment." Thierry raised the champagne glass in his hand, his eyes hidden behind his spectacles looming..
Renly didn't say anything, he just raised his cup to signal with a smile on his face..
Thierry took a sip of champagne and said, "According to common sense, the champion should receive the highest attention. Obviously, he has a detached status and cannot take the initiative. This makes me start to worry about Cannes' development plan in recent years. Our positioning and whether the strategy has gone off track?.”
“Haha." Renly chuckled softly, "Mr. Fu Mao, you almost deceived me." Such a self-pitying attitude cannot be Berlin or Venice, let alone the arrogant Cannes. , "We can change the perspective. If a small company that is just starting out tries to become a content operator, they will not choose Apple or Microsoft, but will choose a more down-to-earth company to cooperate..”
“Are you saying that Cannes is out of reach? "Thierry raised his eyebrows, "Then, this is indeed a compliment." Thierry showed a real smile, and then changed the subject, "But the problem is, dear Mr. Renly Hall. , you are definitely not a small company that has just started..”
After a pause, Thierry blinked at Renly, "At least that's not the case with your blueprint. Then, a grand blueprint requires the support of a large company..”
“Andre told me the same thing." Renly did not deny it, and the smile slowly appeared in his eyes. He knew that Thierry had been guiding him to take the initiative, and now was indeed the time, so Renly did not continue. Appetite-catching, he said with a smile, “Sisyphus Films is trying to build an online streaming platform with its own original content that will also serve as an additional showcase for independent films..”
Heavy！
Thierry could sense the heavy power behind those ordinary words, but they were too complex and too thick for him to digest within an hour and a half..
Therefore, Thierry did not speak easily, but squinted his eyes and looked at Renly carefully, waiting for Renly to continue to reveal the mystery..
“We hope to establish Sundance Channel, Berlin Channel, Venice Channel, and of course Cannes Channel on our own platform to show those unique works of art to the audience, so that these works can be displayed more outside the theaters. Opportunity to extend one’s artistic vitality.”
Renly did not explain the principles and content in detail, but just explained a framework. He believed that Thierry could understand it..
Sure enough, Thierry's expression stiffened slightly uncontrollably, "This is impossible!" The words of rejection came out of his mouth directly..
Renly was not surprised at all. He pursed his lips with a smile and shrugged slightly. Although he did not speak, his expression and actions could not be clearer.：
See, I've said it before, you won't agree.
This made Thierry realize his gaffe, but there was really no way to calm down the surging emotions immediately. He took another sip of champagne and tried to calm himself down - I have to say that Renly was really too bold and too arrogant. , even if it is described as "shocky", it is not an exaggeration..
“Didn't Dieter kick you out directly? "Thierry thought about Berlin Film Festival Chairman Dieter Koslick's reaction to such a plan. After calming down a little, he couldn't help but make a joke..
Renly also chuckled, "He still maintained the courtesy of a gentleman. But I don't think he will welcome me back to Berlin anymore.".”
“Ha." Thierry also laughed, but after laughing, the aftertaste of shock and surprise still did not dissipate, "You should know that this is impossible..”
“I know, but I don't know either." Renly said in a roundabout way, "You don't need online streaming at all, and more importantly, France hates it deeply, believe me, I know this very clearly." That. The slightly twinkling eyes made Thierry nod his head in agreement..
“But I know that art films need more display platforms, even in France." As soon as Renly finished speaking, Thierry wanted to refute: France's art theaters are the best in the world, even if No matter how unpopular an art film is, it can find its own supporters..
But Renly did not give Thierry a chance. He shook his head slightly, "A theater chain is a theater chain, but a distribution company is still a commercial company in the final analysis. They need to make money. Let's take a look at the statistics of the works that enter the Cannes main competition every year. How many works can enter theaters, and how many can be profitable?？”
The reason why Cannes can seize an advantage among the three major European film festivals, and even have a transcendent status, is because it is on the right track at the turn of the century. Now the entire business model and artistic balance are very cleverly controlled, but even Cannes, The commercial prospects of artistic works are still facing severe challenges.
Tiye was expressionless inside, just watching Renly quietly..
“Mr. Fumao, maybe you don’t know the current situation of Nazif-Mujic, but you should know the situation of Abdai Keshish, right?？”
Renly's voice was still calm and calm, calm and unhurried, but with the force of pressing forward step by step, which made Thierry's eyes flicker with an appraising light..
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