Chapter 357 The Final Moment
Actually, it is a bit different. Liu Qianqian is a serious supporting role in "Sunset", and she is the third role after the two protagonists.
Considering that there are very few characters in "Sunset", it becomes even more important.
Liu Qianqian's role as the granddaughter is also different from her role as the priest's girlfriend in "The Explosive Drummer".
When faced with the serious illness of the grandma with whom he has a close relationship, he showed sadness, felt sorry for his grandpa internally, and covered it up with complaints externally. These all require acting skills.
In fact, during the film festival, Chinese and foreign media, film critics, and movie fan groups all praised Liu Qianqian's acting skills.
It is not easy for her to have such acting skills at her age.
In this case, if "Sunset" can win the highest award, it will be a huge bonus for her.
This is different from the vase character in "Breaking Drummer".
The most important thing is that during the production of "Breaking Drummer", many people in the crew didn't actually have high hopes.
The golden lion was a pure surprise for Liu Qianqian, and she was not mentally prepared before.
"Sunset" is the biggest favorite this time, and Liu Qianqian hopes that Chen Linfeng can win the cup.
Because of this, she attaches great importance to whether "Sunset" can win the award, so much so that she is a little nervous.
Chen Linfeng saw that it was no longer effective, so he simply pulled her and asked her to sit down.
"No matter how bad you are, you will definitely make it to the closing ceremony. You are already nervous."
"Well, I heard that there have been cases where popular works have failed to produce any results." Liu Qianqian was still a little worried.
Chen Linfeng started directly and pulled her little face to both sides.
"Believe me."
"Um...you have been holding the core for a long time." Liu Qianqian slapped his hand away, "Don't make trouble."
The two of them still During the fun, the hotel phone rang.
Everyone's eyes were focused instantly, and everyone was looking at Zhang Yimou and Chen Linfeng.
Chen Linfeng motioned to Director Zhang to answer the phone, and he could be humble at this time.
Zhang Yimou was not polite and stepped forward to pick up the phone.
"Hello, um, um, ok, I understand, thank you."
Zhang Yimou put down the phone, looked at the expectant eyes of everyone, did not delay, smiled and raised his hand Thumbs up.
"Yeah~"
"I knew it could be done."
"Director Zhang and Director Chen are awesome."
Everyone cheered.
……
On May 25, the 62nd Cannes Film Festival came to a close.
The red carpet always attracts attention, as if the person walking on it is at the center of the world at this moment.
“chen!”
“zhang!”
“you!”
"..."
When the main creator of "Sunset" appeared, he won the cheers and screams of many movie fans.
The media were not stingy with their cameras, and kept flashing lights aimed at the two directors and the two protagonists in the center.
You Benchang and Lu Zhong, who were previously unknown, had become de facto stars by the end of the film festival.
Many foreign movie fans even know Mr. You’s name.
At the most important moment, the organizing committee arranged for the "Sunset" crew to appear, as if it foreshadowed something.
Before them, the crew of "White Ribbon" just walked over.
No one believed it if they said this was not a deliberate arrangement.
Entering the Lumière Film Palace, it was much quieter than the hustle and bustle during the opening ceremony.
The crew of "Sunset" is located near the front and left.
Here, Chen Linfeng saw that the crew of "The Night with the Spring Breeze" had arrived first.
Qin Haozheng and Lou Ye were chatting about something. When they saw the crew of "Sunset" arriving, they quickly stood up to welcome them.
"Director Chen, you are here."
"Yes, Haozi, you can do it this time. You are not bad at playing the leading role."
When Qin Hao heard this, I almost couldn't lift my head.
The movie "Spring Breeze" has a bit of Nantong elements, and it is indispensable for him to show off his role as the protagonist.
Nowadays, when I see familiar people, I feel somewhat embarrassed to see them.
Chen Linfeng only made a joke and then changed the topic.
This time in the main competition section of Cannes, there are 5 Chinese films shortlisted. On the last day, it seems that someone will be left behind again.
Qin Hao inquired about this information.
"Director Du Qifeng didn't seem to receive the invitation yesterday. I heard that they returned to China this morning."
"Director Li An didn't come to the closing ceremony to participate in the awards ceremony." Lou Ye joined the chat.
"Yes, I know that Cai Mingliang's "Face" did not enter the final award round,"
Chen Linfeng pointed back and forth, "We are the only two crew members left, so it seems that this is not the case. Let’s live together.”
Lou Ye grimaced. Before coming to Cannes, he just thought about getting a prize. Since he was invited yesterday, he naturally hopes to go further.
It's just that "Sunset" has entered the final awards ceremony, so it seems that I don't have to worry about the grand prize.
The guests entered the venue one after another, and there were many of them.
There are various screenings at the Cannes Film Festival.
In addition to the main competition and Un Certain Regard competition units, there are also screening units such as non-competition screenings, special screenings, and midnight screenings.
Celebrities participating in the exhibition who are interested can enter the venue to watch the ceremony. These are official invitations.
Chen Linfeng looked at Zhang Ziyi not far ahead and couldn't help but be speechless.
This person is really bold. The clothes he wears expose his entire back, and the skirt is very short. From the back, it looks like he is not wearing any clothes.
"Does it look good?" Liu Qianqian asked.
"Ah? What are you talking about?" Chen Linfeng asked doubtfully.
"Humph." Liu Qianqian stared at him for a long time, doubtful.
Phew~
This girl is really getting more and more sharp.
The period when the ceremony officially begins is also a time for friendly exchanges between the crews.
It’s just that in this case, it’s strange to be able to communicate well.
Everyone said that they definitely couldn’t do it, so they would be thankful to have a prize. On the surface, everyone is smiling and modest.
In fact, everyone turned around and spat in disgust.
This is a powerful enemy!
Lao Mouzi is still highly respected. In just a moment, many people came to greet him.
Everyone knows that Director Zhang wants to hit the Grand Slam again, and everyone is curious about whether he can do it.
This is also one of the focuses of curiosity and attention from the outside media.
As a few big lights that were not turned on at the beginning of the venue came on, the stage immediately became brighter.
The award ceremony has begun.
Of course it started with the opening speech. The chairman of the film festival, the organizing committee, and the jury all came on stage.
Only Chen Linfeng present could understand all the languages, and he helped translate some key points.
After a few sentences, he was too lazy to speak.
The speeches of leaders are the same all over the world. They are all empty words.
After the speech, it was time to award the awards.
In the order of awards, starting with other awards and one-of-a-kind awards.
For example, this Golden Camera Award is actually equivalent to the Future Golden Lion Award, which is awarded to newcomers for their debut film.
Later, the Short Film Award and the Film Critics Award.
Speaking of which, "Sunset" also won an International Film Critics Award.
When Chen Linfeng and Zhang Yimou came on stage to receive the award, Liu Qianqian was really frightened.
She almost thought that it would stop here today.
After Chen Linfeng stepped down, he comforted her and said that this would not affect the award of the main competition unit.
Because in the last century, Gan Gang, the chairman of the jury, was arbitrary and awarded multiple awards to a movie he liked.
So from now on, in principle, Cannes can only win one award.
However, other awards, especially this Film Critics Award, are awarded by the Film Critics Association and are independent of the Cannes Film Festival.
So it does not affect the main competition awards.
After hearing this, Liu Qianqian breathed a sigh of relief.
"It really shocked me."
"Who told you not to study more past information? You will make a fool of yourself."
"Why should I study this while you are here?" Liu Qianqian acted reasonably. .
Gradually, the small prizes were distributed, and everyone who received the prizes was happy and sad.
It was the turn of the heavyweight awards in the main competition. The audience held their breath and held their breath. This is the focus of today.
The first is the Best Screenplay Award, which was won by "Spring Breeze Night".
Lou Ye sighed. Sure enough, this was the only way he could go. He walked up to the stage and helped screenwriter Mei Feng, who was not present, accept the award on his behalf.
Best Actress was won by British actress Sherlock Gainsbourg.
Best Actor was won by Christoph Waltz.
This means that "Antichrist" and Tarantino Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" are out of contention for the top prize.
Then, the Best Director Award went to British Andrea Arnold for "Fish Tank."
Chen Linfeng raised his eyebrows, this was different from the result in his previous life.
He remembered that in addition to "White Ribbon" this session, there was also a very criticized news.
It’s about Filipino director Brillante Mendoza’s “Kinaari” winning the Best Director award.
The film "Kinari" can be said to have the lowest ratings in the program and poor professional reviews.
However, it was almost a scandal that he still won Best Director in his previous life.
Chen Linfeng didn’t know how the judges exchanged opinions. Anyway, he would never be able to go on stage in this life.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered and looked around.
Sure enough, the Filipino director was nowhere to be seen, and the entire crew did not show up.
The result is clear, he was excluded from the winning sequence.
That's a good thing, Chen Linfeng thought.
The Jury Prize was won by Korean director Park Chan-wook's "Bat".
There was warm applause and cheers from all around. This was the support of the Korean people present.
It must be said that the people of the country are very good at boosting morale on such occasions.
At this point in the awards, there are really not many contestants left.
The atmosphere seemed increasingly tense.
The jury award was announced by Isabelle Huppert, the chairman of the jury.
"The winner of this year's jury award is "The White Ribbon"."
After saying that, Huppert reluctantly spit out a name, ""The Prophet.""
The audience cheered loudly.
Not only the two crews, but also the "Sunset" crew were in a state of excitement.
The two biggest competitors were eliminated together, and the rest...
Liu Qianqian, Cao Yu, Cheng Er, including You Benchang and Lu Zhong all became excited.
Zhang Yimou's hands were shaking slightly, but he did not dare to say anything. Before the final moment arrived, he became even more anxious.
I am afraid that this hope will be dashed.
Chen Linfeng couldn't help but become nervous.
Although he is still young, if he can get the Palme d'Or as soon as possible, who wants to wait until later.
Please note that good inventory will become less and less.
The press center where the outside world watched the award ceremony was also a little shocked. It turned out to be a rare double yolk egg.
But think about it, the two movies have similar ratings in the program, and they have been used for promotion.
Winning the prize together feels unexpected and reasonable.
It ended with the two directors taking turns delivering speeches.
Then we come to the final Palme d'Or.
Thierry Frémaux slowly walked onto the stage and straightened the microphone.
He opened the envelope in his hand calmly, then looked at the name in the letter and read to the audience:
"The winner of the Palme d'Or at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival is..."
"Chen Linfeng and Zhang Yimou's "Sunset", congratulations."
Wow!
The whole place was excited!
(End of this chapter)