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- Last night, Ye Wei received a very, very unexpected phone call!
Francis Coppola¡¯s assistant called to say that Coppola invited him to be a guest at the Coppola family estate this Sunday! It is said that Coppola heard about his deeds and watched "Dance of Angels" and admired him very much. Coppola's granddaughter Gia wanted to get to know him, so she got this invitation.
Of course I¡¯m willing to keep the appointment!
Colabo is one of his favorite directors, and the "Godfather" trilogy is one of his favorite movies, as well as "Apocalypse Now", "Jack at Home" too many to count!
This time it was a private invitation. Ye Wei did not tell Brian and others the news. He just wanted to meet a friend and see how things would turn out.
On this morning, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole of Los Angeles was filled with the resurgence of spring. The air was filled with the fresh smell of budding vegetation and churning of soil.
The Coppola family estate is located in Beverly Hills. It is an ancient manor-style villa with an Italian architectural style covering an area of ??several thousand square meters. Walking on the green front lawn, you can see a main building in the distance and several buildings nearby. The small building contains a piece of film history.
There are 5 Oscar statuettes in the room for Coppola alone, and there are 9 non-award nominations.
Under the guidance of his assistant, Ye Wei gradually approached the villa. From a distance, he saw two figures standing over there to greet him. His mood was aroused, as if he wanted to see his godfather.
"That's Mr. Coppola and Master Gia. You can go over there. Master Gia is a passionate person." The middle-aged female assistant reminded them mysteriously and then left with a smile.
"Oh?" Ye Wei blinked, Master-Gia? Gia Coppola's nickname? Why does it seem familiar Where have you heard of it? Master Gia?
After walking for more than ten steps, I could see clearly that there were two people, one old and one young. The old one was tall and slightly overweight, with curly black hair, a gray beard, wearing a pair of glasses, and a casual plaid suit. He is wearing a shirt and slacks, but he is so solid and tough, and his whole body has a vicissitudes of life that make people feel like "this guy is not easy to mess with" at first glance.
Coppola! One of the four major directors in Hollywood in the 1980s, the father of the "Godfather" series, and the god in the hearts of countless movie fans!
It was this 64-year-old man who brought out George Lucas when he was young; it was he who created countless classics; it was he who raised the reputation and status of the Coppola family to the extreme. He is a well-deserved film master of the generation. !
Seeing an idol in his heart, Ye Wei couldn't help but feel excited, but luckily he didn't lose his composure. Relax, man, relax!
He looked at the girl next to Coppola again. He had already checked the information last night. The 17-year-old Gia Coppola lost her father before she was born, her mother has remarried, and she grew up on the set of the movie. girl.
She has long black and gold hair, which is neatly tied up and slightly messy. Her appearance and temperament are a bit like Sofia Coppola, with shallow eyebrows, a tall nose, and the style of an Italian girl. Her dress is very unique, with some Annie Hall style. Rachel Zoe will definitely say "she is a person who knows how to dress" when she meets her. She wears blue overalls with suspenders, white T-shirt, gray-blue jacket, neck A black director's viewfinder hangs.
There was a faint smile on her face, and her eyes were staring straight at him, shining with a strange light, like a ferocious beast looking at its prey.
"Grandpa, well done." Over there, Gia nodded with satisfaction, "Finally brought him here, well done."
Coppola showed his trademark stiff smile, "As long as you like."
Seeing Ye Wei approaching, Gia stretched out her hand and walked up, her eyes still so direct, and said: "Hello, Ye Wei, I have heard about you for a long time! I am Gian Carla Coppola, Francis - Granddaughter of Ford Coppola, daughter of Gian Carlo Coppola, you can call me Master Gia.¡±
Master Gia! Ye Wei suddenly remembered that he once saw a message on the official website message board that said, "Boy, you will see me!" The person who left the message was Master Giya!
Was it left by the girl in front of me? interesting! He reached out to hold it and said with a smile: "Master Gia, nice to meet you."
Just when his hand was about to grasp hers, she suddenly raised her hand and took a step back, feeling proud that he had fallen into the trap, "We are not friends, we are rivals."
"Uh OK, OK" Ye Wei was a little confused about the situation, "But don't hate your enemies, that will affect your judgment."
"Hahaha!" After hearing this classic line from "The Godfather", Gia laughed a few times, and she laughed very strangely: "So didn't I invite you to be a guest? Are we close enough?" From yours Keep your friends close, but stay closer to your enemies!
"You are so funny." Ye ??? smiled, so the invitation was mainly her intention? Oh, what a disappointment!
At this time, Coppola also came forward and said enthusiastically: "Young man, welcome to be our guest."
"Mr. Coppola, nice to meet you." Ye Wei shook hands smoothly with this real master and said with a smile: "I have watched the "Godfather" series no less than ten times. It's so great that it's hard to explain it all at once. My admiration for you, today is such a big day.¡±
Coppola smiled and said: "How long ago did this happen, Weige? It's you who made us old guys have to recognize our old age."
After getting acquainted, the three of them walked to the main house of the villa, chatting as they walked. Ye Wei talked the most, Coppola said a few words from time to time, and Gia was like an observer, following silently, her smile getting weirder. , as if leading the prey into a fatal trap.
After passing through the house and arriving at the back garden of the manor, they sat on chairs by the grape trellis, bathing in the warm sunshine.
"I heard from Steven that you know traditional Chinese culture very well?" Coppola took the initiative to chat about a new topic.
"Yes, I am quite knowledgeable in all aspects." Ye Wei nodded, "My family is a family that values ??its own traditions. My mother is also a bachelor in the Department of East Asian Languages, so I have been studying since I was a child."
Coppola was very happy when he heard this and explained the reason. It turned out to be about the new project "Youth Without Youth" he was preparing.
"Oh! I haven't read this novel. It sounds very interesting. I will buy a copy and read it when I get back." Ye Wei was really interested. There are not many theological novels that focus heavily on Eastern religions. Read one more , is a sublimation of oneself.
He thought that in a few years, he would be able to make a philosophical stream-of-consciousness classic like "Apocalypse Now".
"Do you know anything about Taoism and Buddhism?" Coppola asked again.
Gia¡¯s smile suddenly became a bit more gloating. Now comes the old man¡¯s religious problems. VIY, you won¡¯t become mute, will you?
"In fact, I have been studying Eastern religions for a period of time." Ye Wei became interested, "Sometimes, you will become interested in the big propositions of life, death and fate like 'where do we come from and where are we going?'" , I think there is a big difference between Eastern and Western religions on this point.¡±
Coppola finally began to see the reason why his old friends said, "That kid is a genius." He nodded and said, "Western religion is about original sin, while Eastern religion emphasizes reincarnation and cause and effect."
"Yes, Buddhism and Taoism are very different."
Because this is obviously an exploration at the intellectual level, Ye Wei has no scruples, saying: "Buddhism also talks about sin, but our sins are caused by ourselves. Unlike original sin, we can digest it ourselves, or let it go Extending to the afterlife, there is a system; Taoism is a more transcendent idea, we can control our own destiny, and we can become gods through practice"
Hearing this, Coppola nodded repeatedly and became more energetic. This guy really understands it!
Gia gritted her teeth and flashed a fierce look, where are the mafiosi hiding? Come out quickly and drag him down Master Gia is not happy!
"How much do you know about Taoist practice? About rejuvenation?"
"This is just a little bit. I know its core concept. I think it has something in common with Western religions. Adam and Eve abstained from eating the stolen fruit and left the Garden of Eden. This became the 'day after tomorrow'. The main purpose of cultivation is to return to the world. To 'Xiantian' is to return to the Garden of Eden."
¡°This is an interesting point of view.¡±
"I think so too. Human religions will always have similarities. This is not surprising. We have common humanity and needs, which will be reflected in our reliance on religion."
The two talked about religious topics for a long time. During this period, except for the occasional haha, Gia had no chance to interrupt. She didn't understand!
Genius, right? She murmured in her heart, although grandpa may not gain much, this boy can really talk to him! This 16-year-old boy is one year younger than me!
When they finished talking about Taoism and started talking about Buddhism, Gia finally couldn't help but stop: "Okay, okay, kid, tell me about your new project. What are you doing?"
"You mean "The Wedding is Coming"?" Ye Wei simply explained the situation.
Unexpectedly, there were so many stories. Gia frowned and said, "So, the remake is ready and will it be released in theaters?"
"Maybe, maybe not." Ye Wei shrugged and didn't say much about his predicament, "As long as my popularity is high enough."
Gia was thinking about something and said, "It's better to watch the movie in the cinema, if that's a movie."
Ye Wei smiled: "?Yes, it's a movie. "
"Weige, my granddaughter has been very proud since she was a child. She has film talent and the short films she made are very good among her peers. It was only after watching your short films that she realized the difference. She still doesn't know how to accept this fact." Paula betrayed her granddaughter in a calm tone.
"Thank you, old man!" Gia's face turned cold, she grabbed the director's viewfinder and tapped "The Godfather" on the forehead, "How about this shot?" Ye Wei was frightened to see this, this is a 64-year-old man! Gia said solemnly: "You can leave, he is mine."
Coppola stood up helplessly, as if a little trembling, "Then let's talk, young people, I'm leaving."
"Wrong, you stay here, let's go." Gia got up and walked into the villa, "Boy, follow me!"
"I'm sorry, I taught Sun to be lax." Coppola's stiff smile was filled with sadness.
"Excuse me first, who can refuse Master Gia?" Ye Wei also smiled and followed Gia into the house. What did she want to do?
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