This welcome reception was proposed by Gilles Jacob, President of the Cannes Film Festival, hosted by Martin Scorsese, Chairman of this year's jury, and co-organised by the local government of Cannes.
Nine members of this year's film festival jury, including Alain Curno, Chiara Mastroianni, and Chen Kaige, also appeared in attendance.
Of course, directors, producers, film distributors and stars from all over the world are also indispensable. They are the most attractive group and the foundation of the Cannes Film Festival.
Especially the film producers from various countries and regions around the world have been very enthusiastic about it!
The Cannes Film Festival is ultimately a commercial enterprise. Every year during the festival, the transaction volume of film rights sales reaches over $200 million.
Interests are the driving force behind social development.
"Hey, Kyle, it's really you!"
Just as Kyle entered the cocktail party to watch, he heard someone calling his name.
Kyle looked back and laughed. "Hey, Jordan! Old buddy, I never thought that you, the head of Paramount's overseas distribution department, would actually show up in person at this year's Cannes Film Festival."
Meeting his old acquaintance Jordan was something Kyle had never expected.
Every year, the Cannes Film Festival attracts representatives from film companies and distributors from all over the world, but Jordan is different! He is currently the head of Paramount's overseas distribution department, one of the six major Hollywood studios.
A big shot with great power!
Logically speaking, he should not be the representative attending the film festival; at most, he should be his deputy.
"hehe!"
Jordan held a glass of red wine and smiled at Kyle. "You are a well-known American billionaire, and you can condescend to come to Cannes. Why can't a worker like me show up?"
"Hey~ It's different. I'm here to participate in the competition!" Kyle said seriously.
Suddenly, Jordan was speechless.
After Kyle explained, he suddenly realised, "Sorry, man, I have been travelling around France, Italy, Germany and other countries recently and have not returned to the United States. I didn't know you picked up the director's baton again."
After a pause, he continued, "Oh, right. Speaking of movies, your company's recently released Wrong Turn 2 overseas has done quite well at the box office. Oh my god! It grossed a whopping $67 million overseas, which is dozens of times its original cost."
Upon hearing this, Kyle looked at Jordan teasingly on the spot.
What the hell are you sighing about?
The overseas distribution of my movies is now handled by you, Paramount, and you are the one who is responsible for it.
Of course, we are all just there for the show, so there is no need to expose it.
What can Kyle do? Of course, it's a business promotion!
"Wait a moment, old friend. Let me introduce you to some friends."
Jordan was a man of a quick temper. He did not give Kyle any time to refute him and rushed straight into the bustling crowd.
Soon, Jordan led two older men to Kyle.
"Hey guys, this is the famous Mr. Theo Angelopoulos!" Jordan introduced loudly.
Kyle was startled and immediately saluted the visitor.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Kyle Page, a new director."
No way!
It's true that Kyler is rich and has a very high social status in America, but the person who comes is Theo Angelopoulos! Ordinary moviegoers may be unfamiliar with him, but for those who have devoted themselves to the film industry and make a living in this industry, you can't have not heard of this name.
Born in 1935, he is known as the first person in Greek film!
During his decades-long directing career, he has created more than 20 films and won multiple awards at the three major film festivals of Berlin, Cannes and Venice. He is a veteran director with many honors.
"Man, you're too modest!"
"How can you be a new director?"
Jordan on the side said with a smile: "Mr. Angelopoulos,Mr. Kyle Page, who is standing before you, is a renowned and talented Hollywood director. His debut film, Run Lola Run, grossed over $14 million in North America and $130 million worldwide.
Upon hearing this, even Theo Angelopoulos, known as the "first person in Greek film", was shocked.
"Wow, Mr. Page, you are a genius!" Angelopoulos praised.
"No, no, I still need to keep working hard."
At this moment, Kyle, who always had a thick face like a city wall, was extremely humble.
Jordan, standing by, once again acted as a Kyle fan, saying, "Not only that, Mr. Page is also a screenwriter, producer, and the owner of a film company. Films he wrote, like 'Juno' and 'The Sixth Sense,' have achieved excellent box office results."
"Yeah?!"
Theo Angelopoulos, exaggerating a bit.
Compared to his identity as a director, his identity as the owner of a film company shocked him even more.
at the same time.
The old man who came with Theo Angelopoulos also looked at Kyle with praise.
"Kyle, this is Switzerland's national treasure actor, Mr. Bruno Ganz," Jordan introduced.
The two shook hands and praised each other.
"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Ganz."
"Nice to meet you too, fine young man."
Kyle is very familiar with the name "Bruno Ganz", and the film "Wings of Desire" starring him is hailed as one of the 100 best films in Europe.
Well, he is not young anymore, he is 57 years old this year.
——"Downfall"!
That's right, Bruno Ganz is the actor who played the Führer Hitler in "Downfall" which is often spoofed, dubbed and ruined by people.
When the German Empire was about to fail, Führer Hitler scolded his incompetent subordinates in the air-raid shelter, blamed himself and roared, and the scene of several female waiters crying was regarded as a classic shot by many people!
"Huh?"
At that moment, Kyle couldn't help but think, "I could still make 'Downfall'! I remember the announced budget for this movie in 2004 was just over 13 million euros, less than 20 million US dollars. It's definitely possible to make it. But I wonder if there will be any problems with the script and copyright?"
In the following time, Kyle, Jordan, and the two old men started chatting very harmoniously.
From the conversation, Kyle also analyzed the reason why Jordan personally appeared at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The film "Eternity and a Day", directed by Theo Angelopoulos and starring Bruno Ganz, has entered the main competition unit of this year's Cannes Film Festival and will compete for the Palme d'Or with a number of excellent films.
The copyright and global distribution rights of the film have already been acquired by Paramount!
You say, as the head of Paramount's overseas distribution department, can Jordan not show up at this film festival?
Once "Eternity and a Day" wins the final Palme d'Or, Paramount will make even more money!
"Snort!"
At this moment, a cold snort came into Kyle's ears.