774 Arriving in Berlin
Berlin has always been one of the cities with the most historical heritage on the European continent, not only because it has experienced multiple regime changes such as the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany, but the buildings and streets of the city remain the same. There are still distinct traces of different histories and different cultures; and because it has experienced the baptism of war and wind and frost, the torn down Berlin Wall still divides this city into distinct spiritual consciousness, value orientation, ideological level and other aspects. two different areas.
This is a city full of countless possibilities. Some people will criticize the boredom and rigidity here, but some people will think that this is the freest and most unrestrained land in the world. Some people will complain about the dullness and depression here, and others will think that it is the most free and unrestrained land in the world. Life here is full of countless surprises and sparks. The same city, different eyes and different thoughts can unearth completely different colors here.
Maybe Munich is Germany's economic center, bustling and noisy; maybe Cologne is Germany's art gathering place, full of countless possibilities. But they are not Berlin. It is precisely this weathered and vicissitudes of the city that defines contemporary Germany; similarly It was also this city that gave birth to the Berlin Film Festival.
1951In 2006, the Berlin Film Festival was founded in the United States or, more broadly, at the initiative of three Western allies. In its early days, the festival became a stage for European new wave directors to show off their talents, and gradually gained a firm foothold on the international stage. However, the Berlin Wall still existed at that time. The so-called Berlin Film Festival was more accurately called the "West Berlin Film Festival". This situation lasted until 1974, when the first Soviet film appeared at the film festival. film, and a year later were joined by East German films. The political climate changed.
West Germany and East Germany signed a treaty and reached a cooperation agreement. Since then, the Berlin Film Festival has positioned itself as a mirror of the international film market, allowing the film festival to play a more important cultural and political role in the convergence and mediation between the East and the West/ To some extent, it has been a bridge between the two ideas of capitalism and communism for nearly two decades. Especially during the Cold War, the Berlin Film Festival was the best platform for official cultural exchanges. All this makes this film event of special significance.
After half a century of development, the Berlin Film Festival, Cannes and Venice are known as the three major film festivals in Europe. Berlin has always maintained its own characteristics, focusing on culture, politics, society and the international environment, and on film art creation. Its own persistence has gradually led it to embark on a path different from Cannes and Venice..
Although this road is full of thorns and the future is uncertain; however, with the official support of the German government, the Berlin Film Festival still has innate advantages that Cannes and Venice cannot match..
Renly has visited Berlin many times, and he always believes that to some extent, Berlin is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe. This is a unique choice. When it comes to "vitality", people will choose Barcelona or Amsterdam. , or Paris, but few people would associate Berlin with vitality. But Renly still insisted on his idea.
He likes to wander the streets of this city, peeking at the graffiti hidden in the corners of the streets, which highlights the artist's unique personality; listening to the melody flowing freely on the abandoned playground, outlining the soul of the singer; looking for ancient buildings The secret hiding in the corner may be the handwriting left by a child during the war, or it may be a young man's prank..
Or sit blankly at the door of a bar, admiring the crowds of people coming and going, either rigid or trendy, restrained or bold, without the sophistication of Milan, the glitz of Paris, and the nobility of London, just like weeds. It grows wantonly, but has its own charm..
“Now I'm starting to wonder, did we leave London at the wrong time? "Through the tall transparent glass windows of the airport, you can clearly see the scattered snow outside, filling the sky. When leaving, the light rain in London finally stopped; when arriving, the light snow in Berlin seemed to reach a climax..
“Is there any difference in Berlin in February? "Roy complained carelessly, but told the truth..
“At least there's no strong wind here." Before Nathan could finish his words, the airport exit door opened, and a burst of biting cold wind swept in, messing up the heating in the room. He didn't have time to close his mouth, and suddenly breathed in He took a breath of cold air, and then couldn't help but start rubbing his arms - even through the thick coat, this was a kind of psychological comfort..
The next second, the clicking sound of the shutter came, and the flashes of flashes merged into one. All the scenery within the sight was instantly covered with a fuzzy silver layer, leaving only the outlines of shapes that were constantly shaking. , the bustling noise is like a tide, swarming in from all directions.
Subconsciously, Renly stopped. The last time he was crowded at JFK Airport and the accident at Lincoln Center were still deeply imprinted in his memory. Subconsciously, Renly was still unwilling to enter the crowd again. middle.
“Renly? "Nathan sensitively noticed Renly's pause, and turned his head to cast a doubtful gaze; along with this, Roy's footsteps also stopped..
Renly let out a breath, and his beating heart calmed down a little. He knew that facing the audience, facing the surroundings, and facing the fanaticism was part of the actor's job, and it also came from the audience's recognition of the actor's work. .The same goes for paparazzi and reporters. He cannot enjoy the satisfaction brought by this job, but refuse to accept the negative effects of this job. This is wrong..
Everything has two sides. Even dreams are no exception.
Raising his head, Renly showed a smile, nodded towards Nathan and Roy, indicating that he was fine, then took steps forward, and finally stopped at the exit of the arrival hall, Luo Luogang. Faced the reporters' cameras without hesitation, remained polite and graceful, and accepted the baptism of the photo frenzy..
The flash only lasted for a short while, about fifteen seconds, and then gradually calmed down, and the line of sight became clear again. You could see that there were about a dozen reporters standing in front of you, each of them carrying a long gun or a short cannon. He also had a briefcase with him and looked excited. Outside the circle of reporters, there were forty or fifty spectators. They were scattered around the outside in an orderly manner, waving and laughing..
The scene was lively and noisy, but there was no crowding or blockage as imagined. To be precise, the reporters and the audience were slowly moving back, leaving enough space and keeping enough distance. It was orderly. The welcome lineup at the beginning seemed lively but warm.
“Renly, welcome to Berlin! "I don't know who shouted, and other people also shouted sparsely, "Welcome! ", "Master, you are so charming! "... A few shouts made everyone else laugh, and the atmosphere seemed to be more lively. However, the distance still did not close, and there was always room for politeness..
Renly was slightly surprised, then his smile rose, and he nodded politely to the reporters and audience. Seeing that no one had any intention of asking questions, he took a step forward. As he moved forward, The reporters and spectators also moved along, but the road ahead was opened in advance, and a passage could be clearly seen leading directly to the black van parked on the roadside..
Arriving at the side of the carriage without any obstruction, Renly hesitated for a moment, stopped, turned around and shouted to the reporters and audience, "Thank you!" He waved his hands, then turned around and got in. In the back seat of the van, after Nathan and Roy got in, the van slowly drove out of the parking space and drove away..
For the first time, Renly felt that this city was different. This was not London, not New York, not Los Angeles, nor Toronto, but Berlin. Even during the Berlin Film Festival, this city showcased Germans. Its unique temperament and unique attitude welcome filmmakers from all over the world..
In just twenty minutes' drive, high-rise buildings, busy traffic, and modern scenes came into view. The van was entering the most dynamic and lively area on the west side of Berlin, with restaurants, theaters, shopping corridors, cinemas, There are office buildings, shopping malls, casinos and other strongly modern buildings; at the same time, there is a broken section of the Berlin Wall above Potsdamer Platz, reminding tourists and citizens coming and going of the history this area once had.——
This is the new city center where design work began in 1993 after the Berlin Wall was demolished. It was the largest construction site in Europe at the time, and now it has become the most colorful area in Berlin. The Berlin Film Festival is held here every year. Held; at the same time, Sony's European headquarters is also located here..
The car slowly stopped at the entrance of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, which is the press center of the annual Berlin Film Festival and the official hotel where actors and directors stay. The main venue of the film festival is two streets behind the hotel. It can be reached on foot. For movie lovers, this area is a place of pilgrimage every year..
From a distance, you can catch the movie fans of blockbuster films wandering around the hotel entrance. It's so dark that you can't even count them. Maybe there are two or three hundred people, or maybe more than a thousand people, scattered around the hotel. In every corner of the surrounding streets, even the falling rice and snowflakes could not extinguish their enthusiasm..
When they noticed the official shuttle vehicle sent by the Berlin Film Festival, everyone swarmed up, cheering and shouting, while stretching their necks curiously, trying to get a glimpse of the big names in the car in advance. The noise and calls , the shouts are endless, and even before entering the Berlin Film Festival, I can already feel the fanaticism from here..
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