Chapter 833: Brokeback Mountain

A small yacht slowly crossed the rivers of Venice and headed towards Lido Island. There were many enthusiastic fans along the way, beckoning to the chief creators of the crew on board.
　　
　　 Annie Hathaway's mouth was pursed into a line, standing next to Ronan, beckoning in response.
　　
　　 Ang Lee, Jack Gyllen Hill, Heath Ledger, Michel Williams and others all stood on the deck and responded frequently to the shore.
　　
　　 "This is the first time I took a boat to attend the premiere." Anne Hathaway whispered to Ronan.
　　
　　 Ronan's voice was also very low, and he replied, "I am also the first time."
　　
　　 Anne Hathaway asked: "Can this film win the Golden Lion Award?"
　　
　　 "How do I know?" Ronan shrugged slightly: "Everything depends on the situation after the screening."
　　
　　 The speed of the yacht was not fast, but it gradually approached Lido Island.
　　
　　 This small island is the traditional venue of the Venice Film Festival.
　　
　　 Anne Hathaway’s hair was a little messy by the wind, Ronan took the initiative to help her tidy it up.
　　
　　 Looking at Ronan's careful appearance, Anne Hathaway sighed slightly. Ronan is always the best when getting along.
　　
　　 But Anne Hathaway knows, don't expect him to think of you when he is not in front of you.
　　
"Right, Ronan." Anne Hathaway quickly gave up these careful thoughts. After all, the two were very clear from the beginning: "I heard that Ron Howard's daughter Bryce Howard would also participate. "Alice in Wonderland" audition for the heroine?"
　　
　　 Although she thinks she has completely crushed Bryce Howard from appearance to acting skills to appealing power, she did not have any confidence to win when she learned that Bryce Howard was among the competitors.
　　
　　In this circle, interpersonal relationship is sometimes more important than ability.
　　
　　 Otherwise, those godsons and goddaughters of Spielberg, can they get together relatively easily?
　　
　　 Ronan understood Anne Hathaway's thoughts, and gently squeezed her hand, and said, "An Xin prepares for the audition. This is my project. After all, the audition effect determines the actor."
　　
　　 Anne Hathaway instantly settled down: "I read the end of the script. Alice has some action scenes and sword fighting scenes. I plan to do some movement training in advance."
　　
　　 "That's good." Ronan suddenly thought of Catwoman: "Diversified development, the future road will become wider and wider."
　　
　　 Annie Hathaway nodded gently: "Well, I listen to you."
　　
　　 Ronan is still very satisfied with Anne Hathaway, and said: "Relativity Entertainment will have many movie projects in the future. Anne, don't fall behind halfway."
　　
　　Anne Hathaway promised: "I will follow you." She leaned in Ronan's ear and whispered, "I have prepared something special. I will wait for you in the room tonight."
　　
　　 Ronan smiled: "It really is my favorite Princess Anne."
　　
　　 The boat came to the pier, and the red carpet had been spreading over from the theater. Jack Gyllenhill was the first to get off the boat. He stood by the side of the boat in a very gentleman manner and assisted the others to get off.
　　
　　 Ronan let Ang Lee go first: "You are the director, this is your movie premiere."
　　
　　 Ang Li smiled and nodded, and took the lead on the red carpet.
　　
　　 Despite the failure of "The Hulk", Ang Lee still has a considerable reputation in Europe. In addition to the type of film, both the audience and the media reporters are quite enthusiastic.
　　
　　 At European film festivals, the most popular is always the kind of film that tells taboo themes.
　　
　　 Jack Gyllenhill walked on the red carpet alone, and the couple, Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, followed hand in hand.
　　
　　 Then, Ronan and Anne Hathaway also walked through the red carpet.
　　
　　 Ronan saw the members of the Venetian film-level jury in front of the theater.
　　
　　 The chairman of the jury is from Italy, but he is the famous art director Dante Ferretti of Hollywood, an Italian filmmaker working hard in the United States.
　　
　　His works include "Interview with the Vampire", "Lady from Casino", "New York Gangs" and so on.
　　
　　 The most recent work is the "Aviator" that Martin Scorsese smashed at the Oscars this year.
　　
　　 This person has a close relationship with Martin Scorsese and has cooperated many times.
　　
Therefore, when Ronan shook hands with Dante Ferredi, he specifically said: "I have heard director Scorsese mention you many times, saying that you did not participate in the "Infinite Walker" project, which is his biggest regret. "
　　
Dante Ferretti knew that Martin Scorsese was cooperating with Ronan, and said: "I accepted the invitation of the Venice Film Festival first. I really can’t get away. Mr. Anderson, I’m very sorry to miss this collaboration. ."
　　
　　 Ronan said with a smile, "We will have opportunities for cooperation in the future."
　　
　　 Dante-Feridi said: "There will be."
　　
Although he started his film career in Italy, he has been in Hollywood for nearly two decades. Dante-Fredi has been assimilated by Hollywood. It is clearer that Shahai Entertainment, a subsidiary of Relativity Entertainment, is now the top production company in Hollywood. One out.
　　
　　 Ronan didn't talk to Dante Ferreddo again, and the reality did not allow him to talk more.
　　
　　 Then, he shook hands with the other judges one by one.
　　
　　 That is, in this kind of public occasion, the judges can be properly contacted. There are regulations in the film festival that the judges shall not privately accept the invitation of the film crew to participate in the competition unit.
　　
　　 These judges are all raw faces. The only one who has a bit of impression is Claire Dennis, one of Leonardo’s past gossip girlfriends.
　　
　　 Of course, this is also an actress with long blond legs and looks like a model.
　　
　　 Ronan merged with Ang Lee and entered the VIP room together, waiting for the entrance ceremony of the meeting.
　　
　　 "Propaganda is almost done, right?" Ronan asked.
　　
　　 Li Ann said: "The European branch of Embassy Pictures cooperated with the crew to do a lot of preparatory work. It depends on luck to win the prize."
　　
Ronan said directly: "Our primary goal is the Golden Lion Award. I watched the internal preview of this film and it was really excellent. As for the chairman of the jury, before the festival started, Martin Scorsese was I have cooperated. I called Dante Ferretti. With the excellence of Brokeback Mountain, he will not have any trouble."
　　
　　 Ang just smiled and nodded.
　　
　　The selection of any award is relatively fair and will be affected by many off-site factors. Like the results of the three major European film festivals, the chairman of the jury has a great say.
　　
　　 Similar to the Cannes Film Festival, if the chairman of the jury wants to promote a film of decent quality to win, basically it can be achieved.
　　
　　 But most people cherish feathers, not everyone wants Quentin the ruffian to carelessly.
　　
　　 Ronan exhorted: "Regardless of the final result of the Venice Film Festival, the North American awards season at the end of the year is our main battlefield. All our work is to prepare for the end of the year."
　　
　　 Li Ang understands the meaning of these words: "What is needed from me, I will cooperate fully."
　　
　　 The failure of "The Hulk" made Ang Lee suffer so much, and Ang Lee wanted to explode during the awards season at the end of the year.
　　
　　Only he knows how much effort was spent in the film "Brokeback Mountain", which is also his last battle in Hollywood!
　　
　　 Ronan could see Li Ang’s thoughts, and said, "Relax, this film is very good. In my opinion, "Brokeback Mountain" is a famous film in the history of the movie."
　　
　　 Ang Lee has confidence in his film and understands that Ronan has been very optimistic about "Brokeback Mountain" after watching the trial screening, but he did not expect Ronan to rate it so highly.
　　
　　 When others say this, Ang Lee will only take it as a compliment, but Ronan, a gold medal producer, said so, does the film really bring something different?
　　
　　 Ronan didn’t say more, "Brokeback Mountain" is indeed excellent. Even people who hate homosexuality, after watching the film, it is difficult to dislike the film itself.
　　
　　 Lee Ang’s movie is really beautiful and very subtle.
　　
　　 In North America and the whole world, there is a group that really needs such a film, and needs "Brokeback Mountain" to speak for them.
　　
　　 The voice of this person is getting louder and louder, and it won’t be long before they become an unattractive group.
　　
　　 As long as they do some proper promotion, they will definitely promote Brokeback Mountain to the altar.
　　
　　Because of the movement of this group, a widely circulated film is needed to speak for them and endorse them.
　　
　　 The affirmative movement in the United States is intensifying. Hollywood, a leftist concentration camp, is taking Hollywood to the other extreme. "Brokeback Mountain" can be said to coincide with its meeting and meet the needs of the general environment.
　　
　　 The success of "Brokeback Mountain" is definitely not the success of the film itself. There are too many complicated factors behind it.
　　
　　 Similarly, this film will be criticized by many, especially conservatives.
　　
　　 Ronan had reminded Li Ang a long time ago, and Li Ang was also mentally prepared.
　　
　　 Ang Lee went to discuss with his agent, and the couple Heath Ledger and Michel Williams found Ronan.
　　
　　 "Hi, Ronan." Michelle Williams has worked with Shahai Entertainment for many years and is very familiar with Ronan: "I didn't expect you to come in person."
　　
　　 Ronan said directly: "This "Brokeback Mountain" is an Oscar-seeded player prepared by Relativity Entertainment this year."
　　
　　Michelle Williams deliberately said: "So, I also hope to be nominated for an Oscar?"
　　
Ronan nodded slightly: "The plan is for Best Supporting Actress~EbookFREE.me~ Whether you can get the nomination depends on your luck." He turned to Heath Ledger and said, "Be more prepared on your side. , The crew will also apply for the best actor."
　　
　　 Heath-Ledger said, "Thank you, thank you Mr. Anderson for your support."
　　
　　 Ronan resisted the urge to mention something again. After all, he had already said it twice. There was no need to continue to entangle him, but slowly said, "Your character is very brilliant."
　　
　　 Heath Ledger is very confident: "I believe this will be a turning point in my career."
　　
　　Michelle Williams pulled him quietly and interjected: "Ronan, Heath has to work with you next. He passed the audition for Nolan directed "The Dark Knight."
　　
　　 Ronan said: "I know, Director Nolan has a very high evaluation of Heath."
　　
　　A staff member came to inform at this time that Ronan didn't say anything more, and entered the theater with the main creative staff of the crew.