Chapter 501: The upset Annie Award! Guan Ling’s acceptance speech!
American animation has a very high level of development and is recognized globally as the largest ticket holder and the most developed production region for animated films.
Even if Japanese animation seems to be as famous as American animation, when it comes to box office, it is still a world apart!
This shows how excellent American animation is!
Therefore, talking about how good an animation is in the United States is really a bit of a trick!
Moreover, the Annie Awards have been held for 38 times, always in California.
And this award has always had the title of the Animation Oscar and the Outpost of the Oscar Animation Award! It is the absolute bellwether for Oscar animated feature films!
This makes local residents, although interested in animated movies, rarely have violent mood swings because of movies.
But with the screening of "The Wind Rises", that night, more news started from local forums, which gradually attracted the attention of many people, allowing many people to see this magical movie. .
This is a movie that even made some Americans cry!
The reviews from many audiences who participated in the screening also made people full of expectations for this movie!
“This is a movie that does not need to consider cultural barriers. Even if Chinese and American cultures are not similar, Gu Er’s sacrifice for the country in the movie deserves everyone’s respect!”
"China's development is so rapid, and it is closely related to so many Gu Er! Looking at the fighter planes in the sky at the end of the movie, I couldn't help but be a little shocked!"
"I believe that if this movie can When it is released in the United States, the box office will not be bad. It can even be loved by anti-war people in various countries around the world. Except for the two sentences in the movie that the destruction of a certain place may make them sad, in other places, this movie is really Very touching! Of course, for me, it doesn’t matter whether they are destroyed or not!”
“An animated film from the mysterious East, a documentary describing the truth of cruel aggression!”
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"Guan is an artist. He creates a contradictory story for people. This is an anti-war film, but in it we seem to be able to see the protagonist's determination to spend money and his obsession with destroying a country. . And in this sometimes heartwarming, sometimes sad movie, we can see the protagonist G. u’s love, love for nature, love for ideals, love for girls, love for the country, but in this process, he has weight, and this lightness, he gave love.”
< br>Many viewers couldn’t wait to chat about their opinions on the plot of the movie on local social platform forums.
Soon, more American film magazines also participated.
On the second day, "Global Screen" reviewed "The Wind Rises" and believed that the wind in this movie was not fast and even occasionally tender.
"Wind" has become an excellent tool to connect the past and the future, reality and fantasy, love and work. In the breeze, the plane shining with beautiful assembly lines soared into the blue sky, becoming a wonderful echo of Gu Er's dream coming true;
In the bitter wind and rain, Gu Er caught the girl's umbrella, just like a young girl catching his papyrus, and the legendary love began;
It was also in the wind that the girl who had run out of lamps and oil finally completed her love. Last wish, leave silently The husband, facing death alone, also left the audience with endless sighs;
In front of the lonely tomb, the swift wind whimpered, and it seemed that it also penetrated Gu Er's heart. Perhaps the whimpering cry was also His pangs of regret!
In Guan's works, there are few crazy utopias, but in "Even if the Wind Rises", he gave countless people an unforgettable ending. This includes Gu Er’s infinite pursuit of beauty! There are also the glorious sixty-plus years of China, with both pastoral and beautiful pictures and the roaring start-up of gear machinery in railway factories.
The biggest difference is the overwhelming melancholy. "Even if the Wind Rises" is always mixed with depressing emotions - from the bombing of Shanghai South Station to Japan's defeat, from the realization of dreams to love Become a dream bubble!
Accompanied by quiet and soothing music, Guan Zai uses the Chinese special technique of empathizing with the scenery to write grief with beautiful scenery!
Until all the plot exploded in the long sky!
These military parades are both National Day and a wake-up call!
And all this may make us not only need to pay attention to China's development speed, but also start to pay attention to China's movies...
Guan Ling saw the content on "Global Screen" and felt in his heart They couldn't help but be a little surprised.
As expected, those who understand China really have to be Americans!
They have been exporting culture for so long, but they are still prepared for danger in times of peace!
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There is war not only among animated movies, but also among women.
And especially for women who belong to a man, the fighting between them is faster and more invisible.
Among the hotels.
Fan Bingbing lowered her proud head and spoke very proactively,
"Although Director Guan you have to recharge your batteries, you don't have to wait until the day of the award ceremony. "Hold on, I can't help it."
When she looked up, there was a touch of warmth in her eyes.
Guan Ling could only lie down.
Many times, when encountering gangsters trying to rob someone, there is no way to deal with it.
Just like Fan Bingbing now, Guan Ling is too busy writing movie reviews, but he really has more than enough energy.
"By the way, when we were in the car, did Zhang Ziyi deliberately touch Director Guan with your arm? She looked like that, and she didn't even have a ounce of flesh on her, so she dared to come out and touch her? ”
While playing with it, Fan Bingbing sneered at Zhang Ziyi.
This foxy girl has a wrong mind.
Although Fan Bingbing knew that Guan Dao was not only there for him, but for others.
She still doesn't like Zhang Ziyi.
One of the reasons why this guy was blacklisted by the entire domestic network is not because he was splashed with ink and dyed himself into something dark.
How can this be worthy of being Director Guan?
“I did touch it, don’t tell me, it’s really nothing!”
Guan Ling replied casually, but his mind was not on this, "But there is something about American professional film reviews. The writers on this movie are simply more professional than Chinese film critics. There are some things that I wouldn't even know if I didn't write them!"
< br>"Anyway, this movie is definitely a hit," Fan Bingbing's long eyelashes trembled, "Gulu, I also saw those movie reviews just now, this movie will be picked up Will it be released in the United States?"
"It will work. I will let Guyot take care of these things."
"No matter what, it will be nominated for the Annie Award. , it is already a ground-breaking event for domestic animated films!”
She said the words “ground-breaking” very forcefully.
When almost every word was spoken, her head vibrated with huge amplitude.
Guan Ling raised his upper body so that he could lean on the head of the bed in a more comfortable position. Fan Bingbing was pressed heavily down below, so he couldn't move.
He stroked Fan Bingbing's hair and patted her butt.
Fan Bingbing showed an expectant and affectionate smile towards Guan Ling, and changed his direction obediently.
Then, Guan Ling put down his cell phone.
The two sides just looked at each other, and everything was unspoken.
The so-called creation of the world is just one step up and one step down.
Fan Bingbing's makeup is very light, but even with light makeup, it can't stop the other party's charming and lazy style.
Compared with Liu Yifei, although the other party is not married, she has a strong sense of a young woman.
When his thoughts turned to business, Guan Ling couldn't help but look at the other person's face. At this moment, he was gentle, tactful, dignified and beautiful, which was a perfect template for popularity.
If we could film a young boy, A Bin, he would have to be at least as good as a landlady.
After shaking off the thoughts in his mind, Guan Ling began to immerse himself in it.
Then, in addition to some grunts, there were also low murmurs in the hotel.
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At this moment, in the next room.
Zhang Ziyi was trying her best to stick her butt out and try to keep her ears close to the wall. In this way, she could slightly hear the singing in Guan Ling's room.
But at this moment, her mood was not only complicated, but also vaguely expectant.
In fact, when she was filming "Gone Girl" in Hollywood, her mood gradually became turbulent.
Judging from the crew members filming in Hollywood, she can feel that everyone is very optimistic about this movie.
And naturally she often pays attention to the news about Guan Ling.
When "Wuwen Xidong" was aired, she looked at the role of Mu Tingting and thought that she could do it herself.
When "Bottom Hot Girl" was aired, she also watched it. Although she couldn't understand it, she was greatly shocked by the box office the movie created and the rise in Yang Mi's status!
Then to Liu Yifei's transformation as a producer, Ning Hao's new film involves many stars in the industry, and then this animated film swept the Lunar New Year festival, with a box office of nearly 1.5 billion, shocking the entire Chinese film industry !
After doing this, her eyes, which were originally higher than her head, couldn’t help but squint slightly!
Besides, Guan Ling is still so young!
What's more, in Zhang Ziyi's heart, Guan Ling is still helpful to her. If she hadn't been in Hollywood for a few months, she wouldn't have been ridiculed by the crowd in China last year?
She is not on the same level as Guan Ling now.
If it had been before, she would have returned to Hollywood and was in the spotlight.
But now, Guan Ling is out of reach of her.
Director Guan was reluctant to take the initiative several times before.
But in Zhang Ziyi's mind, there must be some connection between the two parties in order to maintain the relationship.
The simplest ones are naturally limbs and interests.
On the level of profit, Zhang Ziyi doesn’t want to part with it, so he can only use his limbs.
And it is obvious that it is not just myself who is paying this.
When the other party takes the initiative to come over, they will definitely not be able to wait, so they can only take the initiative more aggressively.
Thinking that Fan Bingbing might become famous next year because of "Scarlet Witch", she felt envious.
After pondering for a while, a trace of determination finally flashed in her eyes.
Then he stepped out of the door.
She knew that Guan Ling might be a little sick of her.
But it’s not important. For this, she can use unconventional methods, such as the strawberry flavored mouth set she purchased.
In this way, the other party does not have to worry about being harmed.
Finally, Fan Bingbing was there and she took the opportunity to enter and get into their circle.
Presumably Director Guan is young enough to try it, or even accept this stimulation!
As for Fan Bingbing's attitude, she has never considered it. Even though she is at the lowest point now, she still has a domineering air that looks down on other female stars!
Dingle bell,
There was a knock on the door in Guan Ling's ears!
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Guan Ling really can’t think of it.
Zhang Ziyi was able to put down his posture and join in the fun.
Before the Annie Awards ceremony, Guan Ling also felt the fierceness of each other's eyes.
But Guan Ling didn't refuse, and Fan Bingbing had nothing to do.
She could only see Zhang Ziyi working harder to open up the world, so she could only compete and work harder to open up land.
The Annie Award is indeed the first of its kind.
But for Fan Bingbing, lying here with his opponent was an outcome that he had never expected.
No matter what, as long as Director Guan is happy.
She didn't need to look for trouble.
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The ground-breaking creation of "Even if the Wind Rises" became even more powerful in the following two days.
It even attracted the attention of the grandson of Caproni, the Italian aircraft designer who appeared in the film. The other party used the Italian media to release news, claiming that he would go to watch the film when it was at the Berlin Film Festival. Starting from the United States, it gradually swept across Europe and the United States.
The movie channel also began to broadcast the Annie Awards ceremony for the first time, and made a special report on the European and American tour of "The Wind Rises".
As expected, this special event will be held at three film festivals in a row.
Play in chronological order.
The support of many domestic viewers for the scale of the movie channel has also led to crazy reports in the domestic media.
"News from the Annie Animation Film Festival, "The Wind Rises" has aroused public opinion surprise in the United States!"
"Americans are crying! "The Wind Rises" caused a long cry in the Annie Screening Hall in the United States!"
"The brutality of aggression, publicized in this way, is the most important thing to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Party. What a great gift!”
“CCTV dedicated three movies to “The Wind Rises” Special report, "White Deer Plain" and "The Wind Rises" are two films shortlisted for the main competition of this Berlin Film Festival. CCTV will live broadcast and invite everyone to witness whether they can win the award! ”
Everyone! Amidst these news reports, many people in the mainland are filled with some strange atmosphere.
“Why do I feel that Director Guan is going to win another award?”
"At the level of animated films, if Director Guan really wins an award, every director in the country will have to apologize!"
As far as the entire film market is concerned, animated films are not unpopular films. But at least in China, it is definitely not mainstream.
But this does not mean that he cannot become the mainstream, it is just because none of China's practitioners in this field have sufficient capabilities.
So everyone talks about the box office of this drama, it’s awesome.
Those lines that talk about your views on a certain place are so refreshing!
But when it comes to awards, most people have no idea and don’t have high expectations!
But now the momentum created by the domestic media has made many people suspect that they may not have any artistic talent.
"Is it possible that this drama really has the potential to win awards?"
Amidst the doubts of many people in the country, time quickly came to the day of the awards ceremony.
And the eyes of countless people at home and abroad are also focused on the lights of the auditorium.
On the movie channel, the host Guo Yi showed a sweet smile and made a joke with everyone.
“As you can see, under the leadership of director Guan Ling, we are standing at a new awards ceremony.
The domestic box office reached nearly 1.5 billion last month "Even if the Wind Rises" is following its creator, sitting among the crowd under the splendid auditorium.
This animated film is the first animated film directed by Guan Ling himself, and it is a film. It has a strong national attribute and tells the story of Although China's poverty, China's technological backwardness, China's desire for airplanes, and China's helplessness for war, in most of the film, we see the sorrow of the Chinese people and the sorrow of the war, and even from this we also It seems that in the context of World War II, we can see the global sorrow, and even today, the residual poison caused by these wars is still there.”
With the talk of the movie channel host, many viewers, At this moment, my mood became calm.
Those who have watched the movie, under the host's narration, seem to feel a kind of mournful sound blown by the wind every time they close their eyes!
“This film had previously had a fierce publicity competition with the Japanese animated film "The Hillside Under the Blooming Poppies", but it ended completely after the Japanese animation banner Hayao Miyazaki announced that it would be closed! It made countless Chinese people My heart is racing!
Today, Director Guan Ling stood at the Annie Awards again to rectify the name of China’s animated films. I believe that the Chinese audience in front of the TV, how can they not pray for it?
Although we all know that there are many competitors for this Annie Award, we still have unlimited expectations for "The Wind Rises"? ,
But no matter what the result is today, it cannot erase the record of this Chinese cartoon being nominated for the Annie Award for the first time
As for other things, just like this movie,
Even if there is a strong wind, Chinese animation movies will never give up! ”
With Guo Yi’s voice, many viewers in front of the TV also heard the other party’s overtones. The possibility of winning the grand prize in this drama is very low!
This Of course it is understandable that Chinese movies have such strong national attributes!
It is difficult for people to recognize them!
But for most viewers who understand the content, as long as they can stand in this position, it is enough.
Not to mention Berlin and Oscar.
At this time, the awards have begun to be announced.
First of all, it was the animated TV award. Guan Ling didn’t know anyone in it at all, so he was bored.
After waiting for a full twenty minutes, we got to the main topic of the animated movie.
But the first one is the award for live-action films that use relevant animated film technology. The popular films "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "Transformers 3" won the "Best Animation" and "Best Special Effects" in the live-action film category respectively. Two awards.
The person on stage is most likely a substitute, and Guan Ling doesn’t know him either.
Then, until the "Best Film Animation Director" award was announced, Guan Ling was shortlisted.
Whether it is Fan Bingbing, Zhang Ziyi, or the audience in front of the TV, they are all paying attention.
But it wasn’t Guan Ling, the director of “Kung Fu Panda 2”, Jennifer, won the award.
On stage, she expressed her gratitude to Guan Ling for writing "Kung Fu Panda 2".
It also caused many cameras to point at Guan Ling frequently.
Afterwards, the awards for Best Character Design and Best Screenplay were, not surprisingly, given to Guan Ling.
“Two out of four! Although it is not a big award, for the current China Animation, this is an absolute improvement!”
Modu Art Film Studio, Zhang Factory I couldn't help but sigh when I looked at the picture on TV for a long time!
These two awards, he said, were not grand prizes.
But everyone could see the excitement in his heart from his trembling hands.
"What do you think? Is there any hope for the last award?"
Suddenly someone asked.
Everyone shook their heads.
"Although I think "The Wind Rises" is of this level, it must test the judges' preferences."
Director Zhang also said, "Domestically, this movie has already won all the awards. However, in the international arena, regardless of the level of animation, our film’s national identity is too strong and it will definitely suffer.”
“If we were also in the position of American animation, this would not be a problem. Big." Someone whispered. "It's not like the United States has never experienced war? Judging from the Pearl Islands, they don't have a good impression of Japan."
No one responded to this sentence.
In fact, the cartoon award ceremony is essentially a pork-sharing conference.
For example, Disney and Pixar previously announced the launch of the Annie Awards due to disagreements with the Annie Awards. Although they participated in it after coordination, Disney received nothing.
In addition to winning Best Director, "Kung Fu Panda 2" also finally won the award for Best Art Direction.
But it’s hard for others to comment because DreamWorks is the sponsor of the Annie Awards.
When "Kung Fu Panda" was the first part, Annie made it win the Best Animated Feature Film over the popular "Up" during the awards review!
This has also raised a lot of questions!
The weird-style "Rango" tells the story of a skinny, emerald-green lizard's journey as a Western cowboy. Although the plot is quite simple, it easily won the top spot with its depiction of faith and belief in the separation of dreams and reality. 2 awards for Best Editing and Most Popular Cartoon among Members.
But everyone knows that these two dramas may compete for the final award!
Because Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin" won Best Animation Effects and Best Music, these two obviously useless awards have already heralded the film's demise.
On the contrary, "Even if the Wind Rises" actually still has a little bit of hope!
“Dad, do you think there will be a miracle!”
At Han Sanpin's house, the daughter of the Han family looked at her father and clenched her fists nervously.
“Brother, he won the best screenwriter and the best character design award. Generally speaking, the final awards will only appear in the best screenwriter, best director and most popular ones. Among them, I also checked the information specifically."
Han Sanpin narrowed his eyes when he heard this.
“Do you think Guan Ling can counterattack?”
“How can this be called a counterattack? It’s not even an upset. After all, this movie hasn’t been released in the United States yet. You How do you know that if this movie is released in the United States, it will not be as good as other movies?
It's been almost a year since the release of "Rango", and the final ratio between box office and production cost was only 1.7 times. Even if there is no loss now, it is probably basically out of business. The proportion of "Even if the Wind Rises" is 30 times..."
The Han family girl analyzed word for word.
And on TV, the last award has finally begun.< br>
The award presenter slowly opened the envelope
"The winner is: "The Wind Rises"! ! ! ”
Along with the voices of award-giving guests on the stage, the entire scene suddenly fell into a dead silence!
No applause!
Han Sanpin and the daughter of the Han family also fell into complete silence!
Guo Yi had no longer had any expectations, but at this moment she almost stood up. If she hadn't suddenly remembered that she was wearing a short skirt on her lower body, and pushed herself down, she would have almost fallen out. Live broadcast accident!
Director Zhang stood in front of the TV in shock.
Suddenly, he said nonchalantly: "Damn it, I didn't work overtime for nothing during the Chinese New Year!"
The camera moved from the creator of "Rango" and the creator of "Kung Fu Panda 2" until it finally landed on Guan Ling's face.
Everyone was suddenly shocked!
The applause started!
The director of "Kung Fu Panda 2", Jennifer, who is also of Asian descent, stood up, shook hands with Guan Ling, and said congratulations in Chinese.
When walking to the stage, Guan Ling himself was still a little dazed.
After raising the microphone, the host indicated that Guan Ling could say anything he wanted.
Guan Ling looked at everyone, and then spoke in fluent English.
“Actually, I have a statement that I would like to announce only if China Animation can win the world’s largest award, but fortunately, the Annie Awards will be the first to hear this statement.”< br>
Guan Ling's words made many guests in the audience suddenly raise their heads.
"My film shows the horror of war, but the more important purpose is that I hope that this film can see some contrast in the eyes of more people. For example, the suffering and development of China, and the cruelty we have experienced and crimes.
These are the consequences of a place where mainstream culture continues to refuse to reflect on its war crimes. The film has some additional meanings.
But that’s not important.
In their mainstream context, perhaps being an ostrich can bury the truth forever. < br>
But history will remember the terrible role they played, so their attitude is totally unacceptable.
My purpose is also very simple.
Crime should never be concealed.
But if they don’t learn some corrective attitudes from history,
maybe one day the scenes of those fighter planes will not just be in movies.
I know that these words of mine may cause some controversy. Some people even think that this is a threat. Is this another symbol of immorality?
Whocare?
Of course I can't threaten anyone, and I certainly can't decide anyone's morality.
But I can let my film record and express that history in a more profound way.
In the future, more Chinese people will express these histories and those crimes.
Like every director here, this is the director’s mission.
Awards are what add to the foundation, and if this drama can be released globally in the future, that is what I look forward to most!
So, if you want to add this drama to the list.
As for issues such as fees, in my opinion, everyone can do whatever they want. ”
As soon as these words came out, many film purchasers on the scene gasped heavily!
Guan Ling’s speech triggered an absolute storm and swept everywhere in an instant!
(End of this chapter)