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"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 can also make a name in the offline market."

"Our manager is not here."

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

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

These big companies are hesitating, and the conditions given are high or low, but they have not mentioned the theater screening.

Lehman, who doesn't believe in evil, also contacted some independent distributors. Some of them will also produce low-cost film distribution by themselves, and some are simply agency distribution.

But they are also not optimistic about the movie being shown in theaters.

Slowly, Lehman was also confident and energetic from the beginning; until now, he even considers whether to sell the film copyright. The video tape market is considered a place of ownership, isn’t it? At least someone will see this. Movies.

Sometimes running down a day, tired and weak, 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 ordinary morning, and the trees on both sides of the street seemed to be beating.

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

"There are still a few publishers in Saint-Denis. We haven't contacted yet. Shall we go today?" Ryan spoke first, looking at Lehman with a little expectation.

He hoped he could cheer up.

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

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

The atmosphere seemed a bit depressing.

"Let’s sell the film rights. The highest price is already that of Warner Bros. called Gaiman. He is willing to pay 1.2 million euros. With this money, I can also draw a summary of so many days of experience. "For a long time, Lehman said calmly.

Ryan was stunned, he had never thought about this way, but why Lyman would make such a decision.So he immediately responded: "The movie will not be released, so what did you do?"

The voice was loud and harsh, which made Lyman couldn’t help but increase his voice. “But they think the risk is too great and the possibility of loss is great. In other words, the movie we made is not worth it. A bad movie. You think, shouldn't the bad movie stop seeing the sun?"

Ryan was silent for a while before he said, "We still have a lot of companies that haven’t been there. That’s a big deal. It’s okay to go to Hollywood to try. There is a big chance. Didn’t Heath Ledger also say that? More."

Yes, who wants to make a movie that he has worked so hard to produce, from the very beginning of its completion, he was sentenced to death.

But not here, can Hollywood do it?Leaving aside the costs along the way, are those professional managers really willing to take risks?

Lehman lost his thoughts.

Ryan next to him didn't speak, and Thomas wouldn't even interrupt in the matter. For a while, all three of them became dumb.

What are the extravagances of a failed movie made by a loser?

Perhaps entering the offline market is its best destination.

In fact, it’s pretty good to think about it. If you invest 500,000 yuan, you can make 700,000 yuan after going around. It has been successful, isn’t it?

This is my first film. Looking at my life in the past two decades, I never thought about what I would do in the film industry.At that time, I was still thinking about when I could independently direct the studio.When filming a TV series, running a camera team is already very satisfying.

He once thought that in the days to come, he would work as honestly as most directors in the country. After mixing his qualifications, he would naturally get opportunities.

But now that I have made a movie, it can still generate value, isn't it?

He raised his head and looked at the sky, unconsciously thinking: The sun is really big!

"Go to Italy." Ryan said.

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

"what?"

Ryan said this without thinking, but he also thought about it. He went on to say: "They don't like this movie, but we have confidence. Then we should work hard to get it right. It’s not because of some people’s opinions that they just follow their will."

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

Lehman poured cold water on, he reminded: "Do you have a way to participate in the exhibition? It's July now, the registration time has passed long ago, and even if you can register, why should others show you the show? You can enter if you enter."

"You don't need an official exhibition hall, just show it around."

"But what if the audience is satisfied? The distribution company doesn't approve it. The movie still won't make it to the theater."

"How can I be reconciled if I don’t try? I have paid so much for this movie, and you, Thomas, and every member of the crew. Everyone is insisting on making this movie, no At the last minute, I won’t give up.” Ryan said excitedly: “The worst result is nothing more than going to the offline market. Will we be worse than now? There is nothing left to lose, so go Italy."

Ryan stared into Lehman's eyes, with firm and strong eyes, "Moreover, "Buried alive" is our work. Even if it is to die, it should be sentenced by the audience. Even if it is buried, there should be a funeral. "

Thomas next to him interrupted, "I think Ryan is right."

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

Both looked at Lehman and wanted to hear what he said.

Lehman lowered his head, and thought of a sentence in his mind for some reason: Even if you want to lose, you have to lose willingly.

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

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

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

And it was the earliest of these, 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 various countries and encourages them to shoot films in novel forms, even if there are defects, but as long as they are innovative, they can be accepted by the film festival.

The aim of the film festival is "movies serve serious art."

Therefore, from August to September every year, on the island of Lido in Venice, Italy, there will be a gathering of 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.

Corresponding to this, the major international film and television companies will also be gearing up to prepare funds to find a delicious meal in this movie feast to bring profits and even talents to their companies-this is not a dream. In the past few decades, many film masters have emerged at the Venice Film Festival.

Zhang Guoshi, Sunglasses King, Section Chief Jia, Li Zheng, Hou Xiaoxian, Jiang Wen from the mainland...

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

There are also many film talents showing their prominence here.

This year is the 58th session, and Lyman was persuaded by what Ryan said.

He decided to participate.

"So what about the money?"

Lyman awkwardly calculated the latest finances, only to find that the money that had been fooled had been used up.

Even the 50,000 euro rebate fee was used a bit.

During this period of time, travel expenses and board and lodging were used everywhere.

"I have about ten thousand here, is that enough?" Ryan lowered his head and said.

He wanted to get more from his father, but his father was fed up with all the fooling around and cut off his source of funds: he didn’t want pocket money anymore, and even his mother didn’t feel cruel. give.Now there is only this point accumulated in the past.

Add up to less than 60,000. The three people's travel expenses, board and lodging, and the projection equipment needed to show the film must also be considered. Even if it is a rental, it also needs money.

This little money is undoubtedly not enough for the whole operation.

Ryan also knew that he was a bit too idealistic, so he quickly said: "I will think of a way, and it will always solve the problem."

"Huh, Lehman, Ryan, I still have thirty thousand euros, is that enough?"

At a critical moment, Thomas stood up, "If it is not enough, I can still borrow some from Uncle Angus. He is close to us and passed by."

"No, the three of us add up to almost 90,000, save some flowers, it should be enough to show our film at the Venice Film Festival."

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

Lehman didn't expect that the film would still be seen by the distribution company and released in theaters. At least, it would be witnessed by the audience, and it would be enough to be filmed and shown in a fair manner.

Just like Ryan said, even if you die, you shouldn't die silently. It should always bloom and traverse the world like a meteor, which is also worthwhile.

"Are you packed?"

Early the next morning, the three met again at Lyman.

"Ok."

"me too."

"Then go."

In 2001, on July 29th, the three embarked on a flight to 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 finally flew steadily in the stratosphere. Lehman looked at the big white clouds outside and suddenly thought of Heath Ledger. If he was here, he would not want to watch. Let this movie be buried...