The lights in the theater finally came on, but the audience was silent. Even the previous sobbing had stopped. The continuous atmosphere of sadness seemed to have trapped the audience, making them unable to extricate themselves.
Finally, the sound of applause rang out. Only one person was clapping, and it seemed very abrupt. The audience immediately reacted, as if they had been awakened from their slumber. Clap clap clap, the sound was so enthusiastic that it was like a tsunami. The ceiling of the theater was almost lifted up.
"Thank you! Thank you! " The audience came up and hugged Spielberg. Their eyes were red, and they looked very excited. These audience members were different from the old men from last time. Even though they were also very old, they were used to seeing big storms and waves. Even if they were surprised and shocked, they would not be able to express it completely. The audience that attended the premiere now came from the major Jewish communities in the United States. Naturally, they could not help but feel excited after seeing such an outstanding film.
"Thank you, thank you." Spielberg, who was shaking hands and hugging them one by one, also said the same word. His eyes were also wet, and he took the time to give Adriaan a grateful look. During the silence just now, it was Adriaan who was the first to applaud, which triggered the warm applause.
Adrian shrugged nonchalantly. He had spent so much effort and pulled so many strings to invite these people to attend the premiere. He wanted this kind of enthusiastic response. Even if he didn't take the lead to applaud, these people would react sooner or later.
More and more people gathered around Spielberg. This time, there were not only a few dozen audience members, but also dozens of people. Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley also received the same treatment. Those who were blocked from expressing their gratitude to Spielberg turned their attention to them. Fortunately, these audience members were still rational and calm. They did not equate Ralph Fiennes with Aymon, but no one went to talk to him either. As a result, there was a large empty space around Fiennes.
"It doesn't feel very good," Adriaan walked over and said in a joking tone.
"No." Ralph shook his head. Ralph shook his head. "I can understand how they feel. In fact, when I watched the movie, I hated my own character. It's hard to imagine that such a person existed decades ago."
"Yeah, that's the charm of movies." Adriaan shrugged. "Steven's storytelling is indeed second to none. Of course, your performance is also very good."
"Thank you. I haven't thanked you yet, Eide." Fiennes suddenly thought of something and said, "I remember Jedrick telling me that you were the one who asked him to find me directly."
"Yeah, I still remember Jedrick saying that when he found you, you almost beat him up," Adriaan said with a smile.
"If it were any other actor, they would probably have the same reaction as me if a stranger came to their door and asked them to take a few photos in a Nazi uniform." Fiennes shrugged and then looked at Adrian with a smile as if he had thought of something.
"I suddenly don't want to thank you, Eide," he said.
"Oh? Why? "Adriaan raised his eyebrows.
"Because this role is too disturbing. Let's not talk about the problems during the filming. I drank about 28 pounds of wine. God, I never knew I could drink so much. But more importantly, I am worried that after the movie is released, I will receive a lot of threats and warnings from all over the world, "Fiennes said jokingly. Adriaan suddenly laughed.
The two chatted for a while. Spielberg, Nissen, and Kingsley finally got rid of the excited audience. Then, everyone went to the front hall to prepare for the press conference. Although Adriaan attended the press conference as a producer, he did nothing but invest and give suggestions. So, he quietly sat in the corner and listened to Spielberg and the others answer the questions.
The reporters did not pay too much attention to him. Although Adriaan lost the Oscar this year, and there were rumors of him with Julia and Monica, he was far from being in the limelight last year. Coupled with the fact that Spielberg had always been at the forefront of the publicity, Schindler's List had received a lot of attention from the beginning. So, the reporters targeted him.
Adriaan was also happy to have some peace and quiet. He would only say a few words when necessary. The reporters were obviously prepared. After all, with the overwhelming publicity in the past two months, most people knew where the movie was adapted from and the twists and turns it had gone through. However, Spielberg, who had adjusted himself, had dealt with too many situations like this, so he answered the questions in an orderly manner. Nissen, Kingsley, and Fiennes also responded appropriately. This situation continued until a reporter from the Chicago Tribune asked a question.
"Do you really know Oskar Schindler's life, Mr. Spielberg?" he asked.
As soon as the question came out of his mouth, Adriaan raised his eyebrows. This guy was obviously not friendly.
Spielberg was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, of course. After I got the rights to adapt this book, I began to collect information. I believe I know enough about Schindler's life."
"So, don't you think that the movie's description of Schindler is a little exaggerated?" the reporter asked.
"That's normal. A movie needs to be appropriately exaggerated in terms of art. Besides, this movie doesn't just want to express Schindler as a person." Although Spielberg frowned, he still answered the other party's question patiently.
"But this is already an appropriate exaggeration," the reporter said confidently. The reporter said confidently, "I've read through Schindler's biography several times and collected a lot of relevant information. According to my understanding, Mr. Schindler isn't as humanitarian as you described him in the movie. It can be said that his desire to enjoy life has never changed. He saved those people because he heard the news of Germany's defeat in the war and wanted to save himself a way out. Okay, I admit that this last sentence is a bit speculative, but it's a fact that he lived in the home of the Jews he saved after the war and maintained a lover relationship with the hostess. I think this has affected the whole movie, making its foundation less solid. "
Spielberg's brows deepened. He was obviously a little angry, but before he could speak, Adriaan took the microphone and said, "Let me answer this question."
How could he leave this situation to Spielberg?
The reporters' eyes suddenly focused on Adriaan. They had asked him some things about him and Spielberg before, but he quietly pushed the questions to Spielberg. Spielberg praised Adriaan for his support and friendship, so they were all curious about what Adriaan was going to say.
"Before answering this question, I would like to ask this gentleman to answer a question of mine," Adriaan said.
"Although this seems a little unfair, but … it's okay, go ahead." The reporter sensed something, but he didn't know what it was, so he said it was okay.
"I'd like to ask if it's true that Schindler saved more than a thousand Jews during those terrifying years?" Adrian crossed his arms on the table and said calmly. This time, it was the other party's turn to be taken aback.
Seeing that Adriaan didn't give him a chance to speak, he immediately continued, "No matter what kind of person Schindler is, no matter what his purpose is to save these people, he sheltered more than 1,000 Jews and let them live. Is this the most basic fact?!"
"Yes, of course, but …" The reporter wanted to fight back.
"When you watched the movie, I believe you will not forget the last few scenes. In order to thank Schindler, the surviving Jews made a ring for him. This ring is engraved with this sentence." Adriaan raised his chin slightly and glanced at the audience. His eyes seemed to flash with a sneer. "Can anyone tell me what this sentence is?"
No one said anything now. They already knew what Adriaan wanted to say. The reporter from the Chicago Tribune who asked the question rubbed his nose and looked away.
"Saving one person is equivalent to saving the world!" Adriaan spread his hands and looked so solemn as if he was praying.
Then the sound of clapping rang out. Although the applause wasn't loud and there weren't many people clapping, it was unusually ear-piercing in the front hall. Spielberg didn't hide it and gave him a thumbs up.
"Your answer is quite brilliant, Eide." After the press conference, Spielberg praised, "I can't think of a better answer."
"If it were you, you would have answered the same." Adriaan shrugged. "Actually, I should have asked you to warn that guy. It's just that it took so much effort to get this movie released, and it's so well made. I really don't like people making noise for no reason."
"Yes, it's finally released." Spielberg sighed. "Although I've said it many times, I still have to say thank you, Eide. Thank you for everything."
"You don't have to be so polite. We all know why you did it," Adriaan said with a smile.
"Yes, but sometimes I can't help but think what it would feel like if the whole process — production, distribution, publicity — was completely under my control." Spielberg suddenly said, and then he thought of something and said defensively, "Sorry, Eide, I'm not saying you didn't do a good job. You did a good job. I'm just a little emotional."
"I understand, Steven." Adriaan smiled and waved his hand. "Remember what I said to you after the test screening? You can set up a movie company on your own. "
"Why? Do you think it's a good idea for me to set up my own movie company?" Spielberg raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Why not? You have the ability and the connections. As long as you raise enough money, you can set up your own movie company. Maybe it will become a big movie company that can compete with Warner and Universal, "Adriaan said, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
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