Hollywood legendary director

May 24, sunny.

The people at Warner still helped the operation and convinced the judges of the selection.

After all, the audience and film critics have a good reputation, and you must not forget who has the right to vote.

Compared to Oscars, Cannes does not have so many rules, but the same needs to operate and build momentum.

Alas, it's the award chosen by the person anyway, and there must be a way of public relations.

Moreover, "Million Dollar Baby" does have this qualification.

The popularity of the screening suppressed all the movie works that came to the exhibition.

This can't be ignored.

Moreover, in recent years, the French film industry has declined.

The compulsion in the entire European film circle does not appear to be as tall as in the past, let alone compare with the United States.

This has finally produced a well-known local filmmaker, no matter where he tends to be, there is no hesitation in holding a hand.

Then, a bunch of filmmakers really dared to support it.

Don't mention Luc Besson and take the lead.

The effect of this is that Lehmann, the director, was originally a direct line of Cannes, and has become a direct line of the direct line.

Good reputation and public relations have also brought 7 main competition nominations to "Million Dollar Baby".

Palme d'Or, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best actress, jury award and best photography.

For a time, it can be described as disdainful of all males, even "Fahrenheit 911", which was dominant at the beginning, was compared.Five nominations for the film, no best actress and best photography.

Facing such a privilege, Lehman didn't have the enthusiasm. He was thinking about his new film plan, and went out early in the morning.

The streets of Cannes are still very lively, it is just such a lively opportunity in a year.

Usually, there are some tourists in summer and autumn, but not many.

After all, this place is really small, and there are no particularly famous tourist attractions, so it's not very attractive to outsiders.

Lehman walked east around the Palais des Cinemas, and not far away, he arrived at the Europa Pictures office in Cannes.

The door face was small and the space was not large, so I barely rented a floor for the convenience of Europa's distribution department, but I didn't need to pay attention to it.

"Sir, are you okay?"

There was a staff member sitting in the door, watching Lehman walk in, but he didn't recognize it at all. Of course, it is normal not to pay attention to the main creative behind the scenes.

"I have an appointment."

As he was talking, a man walked out from inside.

Tall, not handsome, but has its own temperament.

"Director Lyman?"

He was still talking to the staff at the door, and a voice suddenly came from the side.

Jean-Renault waved his hand, "Why are you here?"

Well, the adventure photographer who contributed to the protagonist’s magazine in "Day Dreamer" found Sean Penn as a guest in the original version, but Lyman didn’t know Sean Penn, and instead felt that an actor like Jean-Renault came as a guest It would be more interesting, so I called Luc Besson to make an appointment.

He talked about this as soon as he arrived in Cannes, but it was delayed until now because of the inconvenience of Jean-Renault's itinerary.

As soon as he said this, Lehman hadn't made any response yet, but the staff on the side was surprised.

There is quite a kind: Ah, the feeling of seeing a real person.

In terms of performance, he has won the French box office championship twice in a row, which is indeed admirable by practitioners.

"Hello, I love watching your movies, "Bad Guy" and the recently screened "Million Dollar Baby". I like it very much. I watched it back and forth several times."

The young man was very pleasantly surprised. He is a Maasai and has been transferred to this office for less than six months.

"Um, hello."

The two talked casually, and Lehmann took Jean-Reynolds outside to speak.

Speaking of it, this guy just received the sequel "Undercurrent 2: Angels of Doom" some time ago, directed by Oliver Dahan, script written by Luc Besson and concurrently an investor and producer.

Originally planned to take a rest, but did not expect Luc Besson to call him and say something.

So, he ran to Cannes.

"I also said on the phone that I came today to confirm the appointment."

"Can you know what it is?" He was still confused.Because Luc Besson said that Lehmann was looking for him, but did not say what the play was.

He has acted for so many years, he must have the capital to choose.

Although he agreed to come and meet, it was just that kind of thought, but not strong.If you really want to talk about works, if he lets go of the restrictions, he will be able to do it all year round.He really has no shortage of play appointments.

Lehman was not surprised, and roughly talked about the movie.

Do you play the lead role? Kim Kerry has been set, and the theme will be an inspirational light comedy of absurd nature.

I also told him about the role, acting as a photographer who is very adventurous, wandering around the world, and by the way, taking photos.

There are not many plays, not even the main supporting role.

After that, Jean-Renault thought about it.

Actually, looking for him is just a cameo, hoping to make a surprise or an Easter egg.

Because in "Daydreamer", the scene basically revolves around the protagonist, and there is no room for other characters to play.

Jean-Renault wanted to refuse, but it was troublesome.

According to Lehman, the scene had to be filmed in many countries, and it was also a large-scale live scene.

Although he is a cameo, he doesn't have to travel so many places, but it is not easy.

Just about to say something, I recalled what Luc Besson said.

The two of them have been working together since their debut, and they are very familiar with each other.

As for him, he was unfamiliar with Lehmann. He had only heard of it, but Luc Besson was familiar and wanted to win him over.

It's tangled.

Lyman could also see his hesitation.

Also, a guest appearance is an act of personal sentiment over gain. The vast majority of them are sentimental to actually appear, not to mention a French first-line movie star like Jean Renault.

It's not difficult for Lehman to be someone else. It's just that he simply finds it interesting. If you don't accept it, it doesn't matter if you find someone else to try.

As a result, he stopped mentioning the movie, and focused on some interesting and fresh news hotspots in the United States to chat with him.

Jean-Renault had a good impression of him, and he gave him a step up without embarrassing him.

The two chatted and finished.

Near noon, I ran for another meal, and then gave up.

On the way back, Jean-Renault was holding a business card with Lehmann's private number on it.

Said it was for him to consider, and if he agreed, he could call Lyman.

In fact, his schedule is quite lax.

Especially since only one film has been taken this year, and there is no target yet.

He is quite a scriptwriter, except for Luc Besson, who easily refuses to agree.

These days, good projects are hard to come by.

Or else?

Jean-Renault didn't know why he had such an idea.

But presumably, he was moved by Lyman's attitude.

Anyway, he is not bad for money, and for Luc Besson, it's okay to make a cameo.

————