Nolan

Gwyneth's problem is also a problem shared by many people. After Emily won the Oscar for Best Picture, Levi's fame can be said to be even greater.

A director in his twenties has such a reputation, which has attracted a lot of attention, and many people in the circle have also recognized that Levi's ability can be trusted. His appreciation of movies and the level of shooting is already worth investing in.

Levi is not a person who eats alone; he also likes to cooperate with others. But what kind of person does he like to collaborate with, and how can he cooperate with him? People haven't figured out these things yet.

After Oscar, quite a few people wanted to take the initiative to contact Levi and discuss whether they could cooperate in the future. However, Enigma Company seems to be very busy now: The Truman Show has been produced and will be released soon, so Levi doesn't have much time to meet others at this time.

However, it stands to reason that the movie is about to be screened, and Levi should come out for some activities.

However, Levi obviously prefers to avoid going out and running around. He handed over the matter of movie promotion to his partner Alexander, and he himself is doing other things.

***

Sometimes life is quite strange - when Nolan entered the Enigma Company, he also thought this way in his heart.

Christopher Nolan is 28 years old this year. In his not-so-long life, he has seen many things, and he has always believed that as a director, he will have the opportunity to direct a movie and express his ambition, but he never thought that his opportunity would come so soon.

Enigma Company, a not-so-small company, and a well-known Hollywood director like Levi even invited himself from the UK to Hollywood to shoot a movie. He really doesn't know what he thinks of himself.

Indeed, last year he shot a 70-minute short film, "Follow." He is very satisfied with the movie, and he also believes that people who watch the movie will give him a lot of praise. But no matter how successful it was, it was just a short film.

Someone gave him the opportunity to make a film just because of this film? And it is said that it is still a movie with a considerable investment? Nolan is also quite skeptical about whether all this is a dream. He had heard the name of Nicholas Levi.

Is this person making fun of himself? Or is he crazy?

After all, people say he is a visionary and talented director. Of course, talented people appreciate each other. Can his own works be appreciated by talented people? Nolan never doubted this. Because he doesn't doubt himself. Isn't it strange that geniuses appreciate geniuses?

And after meeting Levi, he was even more sure of this.

After meeting him, the young Hollywood director exchanged a few pleasantries and then got straight to the point.

"I appreciate your movies," Levi said a little abruptly, but he understood. "The narrative structure of your film is very characteristic of this kind of innovative consciousness. I have never seen it in other film directors." Sure enough. Nolan quickly confirmed that the other party really admired him.

Levi is well-deserved for noticing his work's most significant advantage so quickly. His appreciation ability doesn't look bad.

However, he didn't want to show his excitement so soon.

"That's nothing. If there is a bigger investment, I can make better movies."

Nolan's words contained hints. He knew the other party praised him because he wanted him to make a movie for him, and he didn't hate making movies for others.

But what he is afraid of is that others will not invest in him and will not allow him to display at will - he has had enough of the days of making movies without money, and the days of making a 70-minute short film for a year are not very good.

"I believe you can do it... Believe me; I believe in you more than yourself." Levi nodded.

Of course, Levi believed him: the director in front of him was a director who had filmed many commercial blockbusters in his memory. Give him a large enough investment; of course, he may come up with good enough work. Levi has no doubts about this.

"I invited you to come hoping you can shoot my movie. And you don't have to worry about money. I am preparing a new movie. The investment in this movie is about 70 million. I hope I can leave it to you to shoot."

If Nolan was still thinking about winning a larger investment during the conversation just now, after hearing this sentence, he felt that his mind was numb for a while.

70 million to shoot a movie? Is he right? Give himself 70 million to spend? Are these Americans crazy? What do we need to do to use up 70 million? Kate Winslet only costs 400,000 dollars for one play!

[A/N: Winslet's salary in the United States is about 4 million, but the salary in the UK is only about 400,000. This is the fundamental reason why big-name stars are willing to go to Hollywood.]

He never thought that such a large investment would be provided!

"Mr. Levi, you may not have noticed: I have never shot any movies in the past. Are you sure it is not 7 million, but 70 million?"

Such a large number, somewhat dare not believe it. This is a huge production. With such an enormous production cost, let a person who has never made a formal film pick up the director?

When Nolan heard this, his first thought was to decline — this responsibility was too great.

He has always been very conceited and devoted much effort to the work Follow. However, no matter how much effort is put into it, this is just a 70-minute black-and-white short film. It is not difficult to see talent from such a film, but can such a thing be exchanged for a chance to direct a 70 million film?

Nolan thought this was really too unimaginable.

"What I'm going to shoot is a commercial blockbuster... a commercial film, of course, we can't make it if the investment is low. Didn't you just say that big investment has high returns? Are you afraid now?"

How can you not be afraid?

It is true that a large investment has high returns, but if it is smashed, it will lose a lot of money. Even Michael Bay's movie lost money last year; where did he have the guts to say it's okay? Nolan frowned, still feeling that this matter was too scary.

"Even yourself, you haven't shot a movie with such a big investment, have you? You let me shoot it? I can't afford to pay for such a movie."

Nolan's doubts were expected by Levi, but he just smiled, "Everyone has their own field of expertise. Personally, I prefer the use of long shots and the structure of a slow narrative. Such a structure is not suitable for commercial films. But your narrative structure is unique and easy to create suspense, creating an atmosphere — this kind of movie is suitable for shooting commercial movies."

Levi explained his thoughts: Different directors have different characteristics, different preferences, and areas of expertise. What a commercial film needs are good special effects, beautiful action, and a simple and coherent plot. It can even be said that in order to pursue the effect, even if the logic is not smooth, it will not be a big problem.

Without thinking much, Indiana Jones can block the nuclear explosion with a refrigerator, and it has not affected the popularity of this series of movies. Unless there are bugs everywhere, people are not very picky eaters.

Therefore, what is needed for such a movie is a director who can master the rhythm and picture well. Nolan's movie rhythm and narrative are his magic weapons. This kind of movie is doomed to his potential to become a director of commercial blockbusters.

Anyway, he will be paying attention to it properly.

"Don't worry, if you can't make a film, I can help you. I will produce the film. You don't have to worry about money and talent. I will give you enough support to make the film a good one."

The idea of finding an inexperienced Nolan to shoot a movie was a bit risky, but Levi thought it was worth a try. If he succeeds, then he will be Nolan's guide. Having a good relationship with another prominent director is not bad after all.

Nolan is not famous yet and hasn't even made a movie. However, this does not hinder Levi's confidence in him: Levi clearly knows that Nolan's commercial films will be quite good in the future.

Although he does not like to pursue art, he is a director with a guaranteed box office, and it is very reliable to find him for commercial films.

"I still feel that the failure of the 70 million investment will have too much impact." Nolan is still a little worried.

These, explained by Levi, are indeed the reasons. After Levi's explanation, Nolan's surprised mood calmed down, but he also had enough confidence to try it out. However, he still can't believe it.

Levi is not a director who likes commercial films; he spends such a large investment in commercial films; what is he thinking?

"What are you afraid of? It's not your money, nor my money... As long as you shoot, it's fine; as long as I let the wind out, some people will send us money."

This kind of confidence surprised Nolan: Although Levi is a good director, he has never made a commercial film. Where did he get the confidence that someone would send money as long as he made a film?

70 million is not a small number. In addition to the film director, people also have to look at the subject matter and content of the film...

Nolan suddenly thought of something; Levi's confidence may not be due to his talent, "You asked me to shoot; what movie is it?"

"A superhero movie." Levi answered his question, "The filming rights of the X-Men are in my hands, and they expire next year. I hope you can shoot them before the end of next year."

*****

Thanks and kudos for my patreons

Cherif Doghri

Scott DePaepe

MMMCMXCIX, or 3,999

Britanna

Sandra Torres

Mandy G

You can read advanced chapters on my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/Sayonara816.