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The outdoor temperature outside is about 20 degrees. The sun is very warm on the body, but after standing under the sun for a long time, it is not warm but hot enough to sweat.

But such a group of people had to go down to the tarmac to greet them to show their attitude.

Because the second season of "The Walking Dead" almost brought more than 7 million US dollars in profit to every investor, and it will only continue to increase in the future.

This business can last for several years. Studios such as EMI, Europa, and Gaomeng are certainly willing to show such a gesture to welcome the arrival of God of Wealth Lehman.

Anyone who is interested can see the prospect of fireflies, and it's okay to hug the thigh.

After all, few French filmmakers do well in Hollywood.Lehman is already the best mix.

Even Luc Besson briefly broke into Hollywood with "This Killer Is Not So Cold", but failed to persist. After all, his production ability could not keep up with the market.

Once the box office was poor, he was immediately put aside, and coupled with not much foundation, it is better to return to France to mix.

In this case, filmmakers in other regions are similar.

Therefore, the firefly dries the better, which really impresses these French filmmakers.

In the aisle outside the apron, several cooperating studios sent representatives.

Everyone waited while chatting, and they saw the Gulfstream business not far away sliding down the ground after the decline.

The plane stopped and the aisle docked.

Lehman got out of the cabin first, very eye-catching.

He was a little surprised when he saw so many people, and then smiled politely.

One of them said: "Mr. Rust, we have prepared a banquet, and Mr. Luc Besson is waiting for you over there."

After a short period of time, Lehman went to ask Eva and others about their plans.

This kind of private banquet is definitely not good for crew members.

Therefore, the difference between the actors' position and treatment has come out.

An old actor with high qualifications like Tommy Lee Jones immediately stated that he has a residence in Paris and he wants to talk to his old friends; Javier Baden does not have the connections and financial resources, so he can only arrange for the crew. The same goes for Heath Ledger and others...

As for Thomas and Eva, they also said that they did not go home for a long time and did not want to go to the banquet.

So, Lyman had to bring Ryan, who also had no relatives or friends in Paris, to the dinner.

The convoy divided into several directions, and agreed to meet at the hotel at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and then dispersed.

Lyman and Ryan got in the car, and after half an hour, they arrived at a luxurious manor on a hillside.

Looking into the distance from here, you can see the numerous buildings in downtown Paris.

This place is the well-decorated residence of Chairman EMI.

The area is quite large, occupies more than half of the land on the top of the mountain, and also diverts water into a lake. The constructions everywhere reveal a Mediterranean palace style.

The banquet is placed in the garden behind the main building.

When Lehman and Ryan arrived, the guests were all senior members of several studios.

At dusk, after a moment of greeting, a banquet was opened.

Looking up, a long table lined up is full of pastries, fruit plates or already cooked seafood. There are also live barbecues and various French meals in a corner of the garden.

The waiters continue to shuttle with trays and provide fine wines according to the needs of the guests.

In addition, a symphony orchestra was invited to the scene to accompany music...

Of course, Lehmann attended more similar banquets, completely indifferent.

After all, in this kind of occasion, it is difficult to drink and eat, but the atmosphere is very full.

After all, this is just a social event.

It is to bring each other closer.

Moreover, these people Lehman can only say that they are familiar, most of them don't know well, just chat with Luc Besson and other studio bosses.

Some actors or models who were invited to accompany the drinks were also spinning around, constantly laughing, and passing a few glances to the big people present from time to time, but they ignored them.

Lehman talked with them about film and television projects and some interesting facts about the Oscars. They also talked about their company's shooting plans, or talked about co-development. Many cooperations were made orally and then signed an agreement.

While they were talking, Luc Besson and others introduced Lehmann to an older Frenchman.

This is an ordinary-looking old man who looks very friendly.

Lehmann knew that what made Luc Besson important was not as ordinary as his appearance, and he respectfully extended his hand in greeting.

The two shook hands, and the old man smiled happily, "Just call me Edmund. Everyone calls me that."

Hearing the name, Lyman was still a little confused, but Ryan knew it.

This person has worked as a director and a screenwriter, but he is not very famous, but he has a very wide network and is an important member of the Cannes Organizing Committee. This year’s list of juries was set by him and he wanted to invite Lai Mann serves as a judge and is considered a senior in the film industry.

Taking time out, Ryan pointed out Edmund's origins and asked Lyman to talk with him patiently.

Although these characters are not rich or famous, they are completely hidden from the public, but to the French film circle, they are not to be offended, and the elderly are very enthusiastic and make people feel good.

Perhaps it is his character that can enter the Cannes Organizing Committee.

And Luc Besson's introduction of this person is also in a gesture of giving away.

Firstly, Lehmann's films are indeed eligible to win awards and are highly competitive. In addition, many judges on the organizing committee also like to support French filmmakers and follow the boat; secondly, it is to deepen cooperation.

Although the Grand Prix of the Cannes Film Festival is judged by the jury every year, it is actually impossible to bypass the organizing committee. No matter what, it is necessary to ventilate the organizing committee.

Therefore, Edmund's friendship has greatly contributed to Lyman's works selected for the award.

After all, it is no secret that the Cannes Film Festival depends on relationships to win awards. Just like Oscar's public relations, there are great variables in favor, not just the quality of the film.

Whether before or after, this kind of "injustice" of film festivals has always existed, no matter which film festival.

In the original time and space, there have been jokes this time.

Lehman would not expect to wait for the prize without doing anything, that was too naive.

Even if Lehmann didn't see any very powerful opponents on this year's shortlist, "Old Nowhere" is already very good, but favors and public relations are still essential.

As for Edmund, he really valued Lyman.

Because he thinks that Lehman’s banner can largely make French filmmakers famous—Hollywood is the focus of attention all over the world after all, even if the French literary and art circles have not recognized it, they have to convince other people’s influence.

Therefore, this chat is a mind-and-so, an intentional friendship, and soon they will get acquainted.

After talking, Edmund looked at Lehman, and suddenly asked a very curious question hidden in his heart, "I have seen all of your movies. Although some of them are too commercial and the plot is not enough, they are not in terms of performance. The power is absolutely excellent, but Lehmann, why have you never made a very French movie?"

Edmund really wanted to understand this question.

In his opinion, even if Luc Besson is so welcoming to the international market, he has filmed pure French works-French actors speak French culture in French.

Lehman thought: How to answer this question?

Could it be because I have Eastern thinking, even if I make romance films "Micro Love" and crime films do not have the most orthodox taste of Hollywood, where are the French works, I have never thought about it.

Moreover, the French film market sometimes can't even compare to the UK, and the ceiling here is low.

Of course, you can only think about this.

Lehmann was hesitating to find a good reason, but he heard Edmund continue to ask with interest: "Could it be that you also agree with the viewpoints of new filmmakers such as Luc Besson, thinking that French films must abandon too much if they want to go out. Are there any geographical factors?"

"Uh...yes." Lehmann nodded. He felt that Luc Besson was actually right. No matter where the film wanted to go out, it was impossible to be too regional.

Even Hollywood, if their local movies do not cater to international audiences, they still cannot sell at the box office.

In addition to Kung Fu movies, China rarely achieves results in the international market. Regional culture actually restricts the development of movies to the masses.

Because of some cultures, it is difficult for outsiders to agree.