The Toronto Film Festival just ended. After Ronan held a special banquet to entertain the crew of the "Hero" who returned to Los Angeles from Toronto, he received an invitation from the Los Angeles-based Outu Film Investment Company.

They sent invitations to many film release companies and famous buyers to visit a Brazilian movie that won applause at the Toronto Film Festival, and hope that these people can pay a lot of money at the subsequent sale.

With the support of Embassy Films, "Hero" also participated in the competition unit of the Toronto Film Festival. The purpose of promoting the film was basically achieved, but nothing was gained in terms of awards.

However, the news that an oriental science fiction film similar to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will be released in North America has gradually spread.

Compared with "Hero", which was mixed in praise at the film festival, Ronan won a lot of praise when he went to the trial and bidding meeting.

This Brazilian movie is called "City of God".

As the bidding meeting followed, the trial meeting was not held in the theater, but was placed in a huge conference room at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills by the American investor Outu Company.

Many companies in the Hollywood industry that are famous for distributing independent films have received invitations, such as Pinnacle Entertainment, Embassy Pictures, Fox Searchlights, Miramax, Lionsgate Pictures and the newly established Focus Pictures, among them.

When Ronan entered the hotel, he met an acquaintance.

"Good afternoon, Navas." Ronan shook hands with Navas, an executive from Lionsgate Pictures. "I didn't expect to meet you here."

Navas responded with a smile, and asked directly: "Ronan, are you here to participate in the trial meeting of Outu Company?"

Ronan admitted: "Yes, I received the invitation and come and have a look."

Navas looked calm, but he was secretly alert in his heart that when it comes to distributing independent films, Lionsgate Film cannot ignore Embassy Films.

"So too." Navas said with a smile: "Have you seen this movie in Toronto?"

Ronan shook his head: "I went to the UK some time ago and didn't attend the Toronto Film Festival."

Navas said, "Let's go over and chat as we go."

Ronan walked with Navas and said specifically: "Although I didn't attend the film festival, I also heard some news. It is said that this "City of God" has received extremely high praise and won unanimous praise from the media and critics."

Related news has already spread, Navas said directly: "Yes, many companies originally wanted to buy North American copyrights during the film festival, but the praise at the film festival has added a lot of confidence to the producers. Moreover, the main investor of this film is Outu Company in Los Angeles. They know Hollywood very well, so they have not conducted North American copyright transactions during the film festival, and they specially held a bidding meeting in Hollywood after winning the award."

The two of them entered the large conference room one after another, and there were already many people sitting in it.

"A Toronto Film Festival special award has attracted so many companies." Ronan whispered: "It seems that there will be a fierce competition today."

Navas seemed calm: "Competition should be rational."

This sentence seemed to mean something, as if it was specifically said to Ronan.

"Hello, Mr. Anderson. Welcome."

The president of Outu Company came to say hello and introduced a Latino next to Ronan: "This is director Fernando Merrilles from Brazil, director and producer of "City of God."

"Fernando." He also introduced Ronan: "This is Ronan Anderson, the boss of Hollywood Relativity Entertainment, and its Embassy Films is a famous independent film publisher in Hollywood."

Ronan shook hands with Fernando Merriers and greeted him a few times, and took the lead in finding a place to take a seat. Navas, who said hello to the director and the investor, then followed him and sat next to Ronan.

Although Relativity Entertainment and Lionsgate had secret competition when recruiting the former Fox animation team, none of these were made public. Hollywood was both cooperation and competition was the norm, and Ronan and Navas seemed to have never happened before.

"Millamax's Harvey Weinstein didn't come, but Vice President Javier." Navas quickly swept the person in the conference room: "That big beard is Irving Carlos of Peak Entertainment, and the bald head is the focus of the new establishment. I can't call my name. The brunette woman is from Fox searchlight. If I admit it correctly, it is Cheryl, the director of the film selection department..."

Ronan nodded and said softly: "It seems that "City of God" is highly valued, and it may not be much to get it at a low price."

Navas asked tentatively: "Are you going to get it at a high price?"

Ronan smiled: "I haven't watched the movie yet."

Navas did not test the result, and he was still full of vigilance. Once the competition started, he could only rely on bids to speak.

Ronan fell into silence and tried to recall the relevant situation of the film "City of God".

This is undoubtedly a very famous film, which seems to be adapted from a documentary. I vaguely remember that it also won an important Oscar award and should be the best foreign language film.

If you are not wrong, it is the best foreign language film for the Oscars that will be launched.

The specific business data really has no impression of it.

Generally speaking, the box office of movies that can win the Oscars and the best foreign language films in North America will not be bad, and tens of millions of dollars should be easy. With the later offline revenue, it is not a problem to have tens of millions of dollars in total revenue.

According to the usual judgment, as long as the copyright price is not outrageous, there should be room for operation if you buy this "City of God".

"Thank you for attending the trial meeting," said Outu's president at this time: "City of God is a masterpiece that received unanimous praise during the Toronto Film Festival. After watching this film during the film festival, Mr. Roger Albert called it thrilling and even thrilling, and believed that "City of God" was the best movie this year."

Ronan was unmoved and had too many memories of his previous life. He knew that Roger Albert's comments did not have much commercial reference value.

How much money is spent to participate in the bidding does not depend on the artistic nature and social practical significance of "City of God". Ronan has only one reference standard. What is the future commercial value?

The president of Outu Company said again: "There is no need to say much about good movies, so I won't delay everyone's appreciation of this masterpiece."

He pushed aside and waved to the staff in the conference room. The lights quickly turned off, and the picture lit up on the already hanging large screen.

Almost everyone, including Ronan, was immersed in the video after watching the beginning of the video.

The content of the video is indeed a bit amazing, even a little thrilling.

Starting simply from the film itself, "City of God" is undoubtedly a very outstanding work.

The video gives people a sharp visual impact, and the quick switch of the camera is like a repeatedly sharpened dagger shining with dazzling cold light. It simply expresses everything worthy of being expressed without being dragged on.

The director obviously borrowed shooting techniques that were rarely involved in documentary films, such as mtv-style psychedelic colors, high-speed flashes and sudden freezes.

What is more shocking than visual images is the film's direct portrayal of the crime scene.

Killing does not have exaggerated critical effects or covert implicitness in this film. It only makes the audience believe that this city was originally a paradise for criminals and executioners.

Endless plunder and massacre are not only their pleasure, but also constitute the entire connotation of their life value.

The film is a group scene, but the real protagonist is Rio de Janeiro as the background.

Rio de Janeiro is a famous complex of heaven and hell. The City of God is undoubtedly a portrayal of the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Perhaps the reason for realization makes it an amazing film.

Ronan has read some travel notes written by Chinese people in his previous life, including many descriptions of Rio de Janeiro. The beautiful side of this city is extremely attractive, but the hidden sins are also terrifying.

It is said that a tourist saw a group of Brazilian children playing football on the beach against the blue sky and blue sea, and curiously approached. The group of football kids, who were only in their early 10s, quickly took out a pistol from the sand and robbed them. After the robbery was completed, they hid their guns and continued to play football...

In fact, many cities in the United States are also very chaotic.

In contrast, public security and social stability in the East are really rare.

I can pick skewers on the street late at night, and I dare to go home drunk in the early morning. I walk alone in the alley without worrying that someone suddenly jumped out and pointed a gun at his forehead...

Ronan has watched this video and abandoned the so-called commercial position. He can only praise the excellent filming of "City of God".

This movie is as amazing as a beautiful essay.

The seemingly scattered pattern tells several stories from the perspective of watching the third person.

Several protagonists took turns to play, connecting all the stories in a delicate, obvious but hidden way.

Therefore, under the scattered structure, there are calculations that appear more detailed and sophisticated than the straightforward description, and there are many small parts. Only when you look back will you suddenly realize it.

Many plots are too dramatic, perhaps the director’s intention is to deliberately highlight the fate of everyone and are intertwined.

Superb editing, rich plots, and appropriate soundtracks form a very excellent film.

No wonder someone in his previous life said that it was shameful to comment on this movie itself.

But after praising the movie, Ronan quickly returned to his position. After all, he is not a critic and is now a movie buyer.

The changing angle brings different views. The shooting techniques and editing of this film are quite avant-garde, and the content also makes people feel the cruelty.
Chapter completed!