Chapter 406: Montreal International Film

Compared to the Toronto International Film Festival, the Montreal International Film Festival was much less commercialized. Although it was an international Class A film festival, the number and quality of films participating each year weren't very high.

After Charles met with representatives from Montreal Bank and the mayor of Montreal, he took Kristen Stewart to look around the film festival.

"Let's go, feels like there's nothing worth watching here," Charles said with his arm around Kristen Stewart's shoulder, while she wrapped her arm around his waist.

"Let's head back," they both wore jackets, looking just like an ordinary couple.

Kristen Stewart wasn't someone who could stay idle. After returning to their hotel near Mount Royal, she suggested they should go to a nearby bar that evening to have some fun.

"Hey, aren't you a small-time celebrity now? Plus, Twilight is being promoted everywhere. Aren't you afraid of being recognized?" Charles asked, leaning on the sofa with an arm around her.

Kristen Stewart shook her head, "How many people actually know me here? And we're in Montreal, a foreign place."

"Alright then, there's plenty of French-style bars nearby," Charles said, thinking that if not many recognized Kristen, even fewer would know him.

"Mhmm," Kristen Stewart then took the initiative to kiss Charles.

Charles passionately responded, his hand roaming over her chest, and before long, he pressed Kristen down on the sofa.

"By the way, have you heard about Capet's new Indian drama film that just premiered, Slumdog Millionaire?" Charles asked, propping himself up and looking down at her.

"Slumdog Millionaire? I think I ran into it at the Toronto Film Festival not long ago. There were several films from Capet being promoted," Kristen thought for a moment. "Besides Slumdog Millionaire, there were Sunshine Cleaning, The Wrestler, and The Reader."

"I've seen The Reader and Sunshine Cleaning, and I think The Reader is quite good!" Charles nodded, then laid directly on top of her with a smile, "All these films are our artsy releases."

The Wrestler and Sunshine Cleaning were produced by the filmmakers themselves, and Capet was responsible for their North American distribution. Meanwhile, Slumdog Millionaire and The Reader were co-produced by Capet Pictures.

Artsy films didn't have big promotional budgets and opened in limited theaters. Slumdog Millionaire only opened in 20 theaters, with a focus on film festivals and media screenings.

However, because Slumdog Millionaire had a strong reputation and fit the taste of the Oscars, Charles had previously decided to invest in publicity.

"Slumdog Millionaire is just an Indian movie - will anyone watch it?" Kristen Stewart clearly had no interest.

"Don't worry, the movie's actually good. Once it builds up a good reputation, the screening scale will naturally grow!"

Slumdog Millionaire was definitely going to have a long theatrical run, pending awards season. As for Sunshine Cleaning, The Wrestler, and The Reader, they would all release in December to directly aim for the Oscars.

"Twilight is coming out in November, and I also starred in Adventureland, which will release next April."

"And after that?" Charles asked.

"After that?" Kristen Stewart paused and then laughed, "My agent said to wait for Twilight to release first. The roles I've been getting are either supporting roles or low-budget films."

"By then, you can maintain your current image in different genres like romance, drama, and action, but avoid taking on roles that are too risqué," Charles didn't want Kristen's image to change drastically.

Professionally, there were several more Twilight films to make, and personally, Charles liked Kristen Stewart. Taking on roles with too much exposure would mean giving up too much.

"No risqué roles for me. I'm only 18, why would I take those?" Kristen Stewart ran a finger down Charles' back.

"Haha, how do you think your performance was in Twilight?" Charles said, planting a kiss on her.

"Anything wrong with my performance in Twilight?" Kristen said as she started unbuttoning his pants.

"Your expressions; you were kind of wooden and dull in Twilight. Since it's just a teen love story with a simple plot, good-looking leads can make up for the acting," Charles recalled her performance in the movie. "But if you take on other roles, that kind of acting might be criticized!"

"Expressions, right. My agent mentioned it too. Looks like I'll need to focus on that," Kristen said, kissing Charles passionately.

As their clothes were completely removed, Charles made beautiful music upon her...

After some time, Kristen Stewart snuggled in Charles' arms and laughed, "In Hollywood, they say Charles Capet has the sharpest eye. Now that I see how confident you are about Twilight, I feel relieved! What do you think of the Twilight novel, by the way?"

Charles shrugged, "The Twilight novel? My take is it's a pretty dumb story. Not just anyone could come up with it!"

"But you're still turning it into a movie?" Kristen Stewart was surprised.

"Yeah," Charles firmly squeezed her small chest, "Because this novel is really popular among young people. Its mix of magic, high school, and teen love triangles is sometimes a big hit!"

"Yeah, even Robert Pattinson, who played the male lead, thinks the novel is super cheesy." Kristen Stewart kissed him on the lips again.

"Vampires, werewolves, and a love triangle with a human girl - teens love it!"

"It's alright. But you do look absolutely stunning in the movie," Charles cupped her face, looking right into her eyes.

"In the future, you should spend more effort honing your acting skills. Imagine being a beauty with both looks and substance!"

"But didn't you just say you like me the way I am?" Kristen whispered.

"Hahaha, no, no. Come on, let's take a shower, go out for dinner, and then hit the bar."

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