"It's been a long time since Berlin's summer." An old but gentle voice came from behind. Lance turned his head and saw that since Diet Cosrick became the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival in 2008, Diet has been committed to expanding the market influence of the Berlin Film Festival while maintaining the professional and authoritative nature of the film festival. His personal international influence has also been rising sharply.

Lance smiled politely and looked at Diet's sight. At this time, the "Raging Road" viewing ceremony had just ended. Although the movie was officially premiered in Germany last week, the interactive scene between the crew and the movie fans today attracted more than 3,000 movie fans to come and pursue it. After the event, people were still unwilling to leave and wandered outside the venue for a long time. The surging heat wave was stirring in the air.

"If the summer in Germany is so sunny every year, then the islands in Corsica will be much deserted." Lance responded with a smile, causing Diet to laugh out loud.

The temperature in Germany is not high most of the summer. Even if it is hotter at noon, the temperature difference between day and night is very large, and there is not much summer feeling. Therefore, every August, Germans like to go on vacation to small islands in France, Italy and Spain. Because there are too many people on vacation, European countries have complained about Germans, such as white socks with sandals, and early use of bath towels to occupy the beach chair next to the pool.

"At least the British will not be absent." Dieter's teasing made Lance laugh. In addition to the Germans, the British's desire for sunshine is definitely not inferior. "You know, when Charlotte was talking to me last week, she was still expressing regret that she had not been able to see the violent road in Berlin this year. She believed that this work will become a unique landscape at the Berlin Film Festival."

Charlotte Lamblin Hrlttepling, an old British actor, and chairman of the jury of this year's Berlin Film Festival.

"Ha." Lance smiled slightly, "I always thought Berlin was a more serious place, you know, compared to Cannes." This small joke made Diet laugh happily, and he replied, "Gil wouldn't like to hear such comments." Gil Jacob Williamsb, chairman of the Cannes Film Festival, was also the behind-the-scenes pushing Cannes as the world's No. 1 film festival event.

There is also competition among the three major European film festivals. In recent years, Cannes has become more and more entertaining and has continuously extended olive branches to Hollywood. With professionalism and authority being questioned, the attention has soared every year, interpreting entertainment to the fullest extent. It has become the world's most influential international film festival. Many Hollywood commercial films are willing to choose Cannes as the platform for global premiere.

Berlin is becoming more and more calm. The solemn political and severe social themes are far away from Germany's ice and snow. The decline in commercial transaction volume has made the film festival difficult and can only rely on the strong promotion of the funds of the national government. However, it is undeniable that their professionalism and authority have been continued, especially with the support of the government, the cultivation of local rookie filmmakers has achieved many outstanding results. The future of German films is rising strongly.

Venice is becoming increasingly awkward. It is not enough to beat Berlin in terms of professionalism and cannot replicate Cannes in terms of entertainment. The embarrassing position of neither up nor down has made the world's oldest film festival at a loss. Coupled with the decline of Italian local films and the attack of the Toronto Film Festival, Venice's situation is indeed not optimistic.

The balance between business and art is also an eternal topic of major film festivals.

"But I can be sure that Jill should be sure of my opinion about your comment." Diet changed his mind and returned to Lance.

As the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival, Diet has a very special position in the German film industry. Even if it is not respected, it is not far away. Because the Berlin Film Festival is the platform that every filmmaker desires. They know nothing about business operations and can only promote themselves through this platform, then win more sponsorships, and continue to stick to their own creative path. Today, Diet is willing to visit the premiere of a movie himself, which means that the main attention of the German film industry has shifted over, and the weight is extraordinary. Of course, he is not to support the box office of the "Rampant Road", but to the young talent in front of him.

The genius director under the age of thirty-four, Lance.

In fact, the three major European film festivals are all striving to win Reims. The reason is very simple. Reims has their common goals: business driving force and artistic creativity. Whether it is Cannes, which strives to attract more attention and sublimate the depth of art, Berlin, which hopes to open up the commercial market on a professional basis, or Venice, which is struggling to find solutions between business and art, Reims is their answer.

"I sincerely hope that you can come to Berlin with your next work." Diet said with a smile, his eyes flashing with a sincere light, gentle but firm.

"It's my honor." Lance responded politely, but without any promise.

Diet was unwilling to give up easily. He had previously spoken with Lance through layers of relationships for the sake of "Raging Road", but this time it was a face-to-face conversation. Diet would never miss the opportunity. "So, do you have plans for the next work now?" Seeing Lance's brow slightly raised his eyebrows, Diet spread his hands with a smile, "Although I am a German, I am still willing to read the Hollywood newspaper." This little humor made Lance smile.

"Then you probably won't want me to come with my next work." Lance answered meaningfully. Currently, Hollywood news media are hyping up the "Iron Man" incident, saying it with both nose and eyes, as if Lance has made a foregone conclusion to become the director of "Iron Man". Even if Lance is now promoting in Europe, news is still coming.

This is the real hot news, and there is no need to push it at all.

Diet chuckled, "If it were someone else, then I would refuse, but if it was you, I would be willing to open my hands to welcome him." Diet believed that even for works like "Iron Man", Lance will interpret his style. At least, "Iron Man" maintains the "acquired day" level, and the Berlin Film Festival will not suffer too much. Although the style is a bit out of place, the guarantee of depth and breadth still meets Berlin's requirements. What's more, except for "acquired day", every work of Lance proves his absolute strength. If this is a gamble, Diet is willing to suppress all the bets.

"This made me a little flattered." Lance smiled brightly. This is the truth. Listing to the three major European film festivals is a recognition of strength for any director. It is already a proof of being shortlisted for this platform. Even Cannes, which has the strongest commercial elements, cannot win any commercial film. "However, I have not yet confirmed the next work, so I am not sure whether Berlin will catch up next year."

If "Invincible Hulk" can be played on a Berlin platform, this is a good idea. At least the depth of the movie can be confirmed, but compared to Berlin, Lance hopes that "Invincible Hulk" will go to Cannes, or even Venice or Toronto. After all, "Invincible Hulk" is essentially a commercial movie, and the environment in Berlin is still not suitable. If it is "hard fruit candy", Lance will definitely raise his hands and feet to agree.

"I missed next year, and there is another year left, right?" Diet did not force it too much. The main purpose of today is to express enough sincerity. The future is long and the rest can be operated slowly. What's more, when there is a choice, Diet also hopes that works such as "borrowing a knife to kill people" and "fruit hard candy" will come to Berlin, rather than "the day after tomorrow".

"This is good news." Lance's answer also made Diet smile.

"The good news for tonight is indeed continuous." Laurie McDonald walked towards him with champagne. "The movie watching event just now was so incredible. I have never seen such a lively movie scene." Laurie had a familiar smile on her face. Even if she interrupted halfway, she was not embarrassed. He turned to Diet and cast a look for advice. "However, my movie viewing is too small, and I am not sure whether my point of view is correct."

"No, no, I haven't seen it." Diet shook his head, "Even the Titanic is not."

Lauri nodded with a smile, "Now we can start looking forward to the box office of the movie. Is it going to impact that incredible record?" Lauri blinked at Lance. The so-called "incredible record" is naturally the "Titanic". As the only work in North America that exceeded 600 million, it is also the only work in overseas that exceeded one billion. No second work has reached such a height so far. "It's time, after all, so many years have passed, right?"

Lance slightly closed his jaw and raised his free left hand, crossing his index finger and middle finger, "I've been praying all the time." Such a frank response made both Laurie and Diet laugh happily.

After chatting for a while, Diet made an excuse to leave. He knew that Laurie came to find Lance, obviously not for chatting. Laurie, like him, had a purpose. Now, Lance is so popular. No one can match his popularity. Compared to North America, Europe is even more so than those old pedans in Hollywood. Laurie is British.

Sure enough, Laurie didn't wait too long and asked politely, "Last time I heard Sir Judy Denge say that you had been on stage in the West End of London while you were studying in the UK. Did you revisit the old place when you came to London this time?"
Chapter completed!