Ned-Mullan pushed open the door of the studio and walked in quickly, the reporters were packing up their interview tools, the two sides nodded and signaled, Ned jumped over the camera, took the initiative to meet him, and then saw Lan Li sitting on a high chair.

A blue sweater, a pair of smoky gray suit trousers, a pair of light brown brogue leather shoes, a little lazy in the idle, a little tired can be caught between the eyebrows, but the smile on the corner of the mouth is still relaxed and free, the golden brown curls are casually pulled down, full of a strong gentlemanly atmosphere, but not too high.

Unable to help it, Ned lifted the camera in his hand and pressed the shutter in accordance with his professional instinct. The click attracted Lan Li's attention, and he raised his head to look over, and then Ned hurriedly stepped forward and showed an apologetic smile, "Good afternoon, Lan Li, I'm Ned Mullan, a reporter for 'Imperial' magazine, and one of the official media partners of the Berlin Film Festival. Please forgive me for my rudeness. ”

Lan Li chuckled, "The issue of portrait rights, the Berlin Film Festival Organizing Committee will talk to you." A teasing sentence made Ned stunned, and then couldn't help it. Lan Liyu's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he thought for a moment, "You are the reporter after the press conference this morning?"

After the press conference, he caught up in the corridor and asked for Lan Li's autograph.

Ned was stunned for a moment, a little surprised, "Do you remember me?"

Lan Li smiled, "It's really rare for a reporter to ask for an actor's autograph. What's more, this is what happened in the morning, how could I forget?"

Ned looked slightly embarrassed, but then returned to normal, "Not for me personally, but for my niece." Ned sat down in the chair across from Lan Li, "She's a sophomore, her school is in London, and her first boyfriend is on a trip to Edinburgh, and then, after a hard year, the two of them finally chose to break up. Then, she saw 'Love Crazy' in the cinema. ”

Ned didn't say much, just shrugged his shoulders and showed a look of regret, "I mean, she's like crazy, she's watched it over and over again more than twenty times, but she still can't help herself, and she's almost a waste. After a slight pause, he let out a long breath, "I just thought, maybe, maybe you can bring some comfort." ”

Lan Li suddenly realized and nodded slightly, "Maybe you should tell her that the director of 'Love is Crazy' said that Jacob and Anna can't be together anymore, but it doesn't mean that they don't love each other anymore." ”

Ned was stunned, chewed his words carefully, wanted to say something, but couldn't, and finally could only nod, "I'll tell her." ”

"If you want an autograph, why don't you ask for it during the interview?" Lan Li asked curiously.

Ned scratched his head, "That's a private matter, it's a business matter, and I don't want to get confused." Lan Li bowed slightly in agreement. Although paparazzi are rampant and ubiquitous in the United Kingdom and the United States, it is undeniable that there are still a number of excellent journalists in these regions, who adhere to professional ethics and pursue their journalistic dreams. "I forgot to say, thank you, thank you for being willing to sign just now, it's important to me. ”

"For me, it's just a gesture. Glad to be able to help. Lan Li said with a smile, pausing, "Perhaps, you can answer a question in return." This was something Ned hadn't expected, but he nodded in agreement. Lan Li adjusted his sitting posture, "Why is 'Love Crazy' so popular in the UK?"

Ned's eyes widened, completely unexpected.

Lan Li earnestly continued, "I mean, the response to this film has far exceeded my expectations. It was as if when I arrived at the hotel yesterday, I couldn't believe that so many people were cheering for me. Lan Li personally likes the work "Love Crazy" very much, when he was in Telluride, he decided to star in it without hesitation, but this is still an independent work of art after all, and the results achieved so far are indeed incredible.

Ned realized Lan Li's sincerity and smiled dumbly, "Lan Li, can I ask a question? Have you seriously watched the movie 'Love is Crazy'? More precisely, have you seriously watched your performance?" Ned also leaned forward slightly, "This movie is not just about a long-distance relationship, but more about love, about loneliness, about dependence, about impulse." Everyone can find their own shadow in it: love, when it's hot, it's easy, but what about when the heat starts to cool?"

Ned went on to add, "I don't like this work because it resonates with me. I'm still a bachelor. This little joke also made Lan Li laugh, "I like it because you give this work a special texture." I love seeing the moment Jacob falls in love, and I am also touched by Jacob's lonely, overwhelmed eyes. You know what? That's the power of cinema and the power of acting. ”

Lan Li gently pursed the corners of her mouth, and her heart was slightly touched. To be honest, what Ned said was indeed what he felt during the performance, but Ned's words were also correct, he had seen "love is crazy", but he had never really re-examined his performance. Perhaps, this is another way to hone your acting skills.

But on the surface, Lan Li showed a smile, hiding his inner thoughts, "Thank you for the compliment." It was as if the purpose of the question was to hear the compliments.

Ned opened his mouth, not knowing how to respond at all, faintly catching a hint of lightness between Lan Li's eyebrows, and the smile on the corner of his mouth couldn't help but rise, "My honor." Because what he said was true, there was no need to deny it, and he asked, "Lan Li, why did you become an actor? I mean, what was the reason you fell in love with movies in the first place?"

This is the first time in history, the first time since the "Pacific War" that such a question has been raised, and sure enough, it is the Berlin Film Festival, and the differences between Europe and the United States are once again reflected. Lan Li's memories couldn't help but go back to the previous life, when he was still Chu Jiashu, when he was still trapped on the hospital bed, "Have you seen 'Truman's World'? Have you ever thought that there may be other people in our lives who are being manipulated, the so-called God is actually a group of ordinary people living in a higher civilization and a farther alien planet?"

Ned looked at Lan Li in front of him with interest, and his eyes revealed a different kind of brilliance, as if he ...... is like a five-year-old child, who has not concealed or can't hide his love for movies, the pure heart of chasing dreams has never cooled down, nor has it been dim, pure and sincere, which makes people a little envious and a little longing.

The thirty-minute interview ended quickly.

Ned has been with the magazine for nearly six years, from graduating from university to nearly 30 years old, and he has met all kinds of actors, directors and other artists in every interview, but the passage of time has become so insignificant, it is really rare for Ned to be so insignificant - especially after a press conference in the morning. After Lan Li was interviewed by a number of media, the rhythm and fun of the conversation still did not disappear, which is really rare.

Thinking back to the harvest at today's press conference, Ned faintly began to look forward to the work "Detachment", not only looking forward to the work itself, but also looking forward to Lan Li's performance, and even more to Lan Li's next work. The charm of an actor is probably like this.

"One last question, two weeks ago, the Oscars announced the list of nominees, and with your excellent performance of 'Love Crazy', you received nominations for the second year in a row, what if, I mean, you managed to win the award?" Ned asked curiously, to be honest, now in England, the call for Lan Li is even higher than Gary-

Gary Oldman is a respected veteran of British drama, and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" is the strongest contender for Best Actor at the BAFTA.

"Haha. Lan Li laughed happily, "Let me dream for a while." After saying that, Lan Li seriously thought in his mind for a while, and the straightforward action made Ned also uneasy, and then Lan Li nodded and said with a smile, "I'm pretty sure, it's bound to be an extremely exciting thing." However, life has to go on, and the performance has to go on, an Oscar statuette, it is an important affirmation, but it does not prove that I am an outstanding actor, only that in this work, in this year, I won the hearts of the academy judges. ”

Confident and proud, firm and calm, but not losing himself. This is too rare for a twenty-two-year-old young actor.

"Wait, is this kind of expression official enough? Is it routine enough? This should be the standard answer, right?" The playful tone not only showed his good mood, but also glimpsed the wanton youthfulness and frivolity, especially with that serious expression, the contrast effect is even better.

To be honest, Ned is almost going to be a fan of Lan Li. In the past two years, Empire magazine has published a lot of coverage of Lan Li's work, but like most European journalists, "Lan Li-Hall" is just a symbol, with little practical significance, and the impression conveyed by the American media is very flat. But today, at the Berlinale, the image that the name represents is coming to life.

After a moment's pause, Ned realized that the reporters for the next round of interviews were already standing next to the camera, which was officially set by the festival, and they needed to edit the highlights and record the festival's precious moments.

Ned quickly stood up, nodded to his peers, and apologized, and then looked at Lan Li, only to find that Lan Li had already stood up and stretched out his right hand, "Today's interview is very pleasant. Finally, I hope that your niece can find the warmth and happiness around her again. ”

Ned was slightly stunned, his smile rose widely, and he held Lan Li's right hand, "Thank you!"