Chapter 570 Oscar meets the truth

Chapter 570 Oscar meets the truth

"Director Zhang, I respect you."

Jiang Wenli raised the cup and Zhang Yimou responded politely.

"Director Jiang, I respect you."

After a while, Jiang Wenli raised the cup again, and Jiang Wen responded politely.

"Director Wang, I respect you."

After a while, Jiang Wenli raised the cup and Wang Shu responded politely.

If it is a business discussion, whoever has the most famous wine table culture will be toasted first.

This kind of banquet culture is not like this, but based on seniority.

So, if it is a toast.

Zhang Yimou is at the front, followed by Jiang Wen, and finally Wang Shu.

Wang Shu is the youngest, has the lowest seniority, and is the last in terms of seniority.

According to this order, not even Wang Shu can find fault.

But if someone was the first to toast to him, they would not give Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen face.

Although these two people don't say it openly, in reality they will be embarrassed.

Because, regardless of whether Wang Shu is an Oscar director or not, they are all seniors.

Not to mention, they are not just seniors, but seniors who have won major awards in the three major European competitions.

While Jiang Wenli was toasting, Ning Jing, Sun Li and others were also replicating the process, and even Chen Hao was no exception.

She looked at Wang Shu as if she were an acquaintance, without any strange emotions.

Chen Haoyin's image created by the role of heartthrob gives people a sense of coquettishness and charm. Many people think that she is such a person.

Actually, not really.

It can be said that as the first sister of Cheng Tianqian, as long as she is willing to lie down, there will definitely be financial sponsors to support her.

It's just that she is more self-respecting and self-loving and doesn't want to be like this.

Then, he went to the Beijing Academy of Drama to take the postgraduate entrance examination and stayed at the school to teach.

That time with Wang Shu, he was just too sad and did the wrong thing.

Compared with Yang Mi, Fan Binbin, etc. who clearly have boyfriends, talk freely about life ideals with Wang Shu, and even contact Wang Shu non-stop afterwards, Chen Hao is not like this.

Since that time, Chen Hao has never contacted Wang Shu.

Even coming to the premiere of Wang Shu's movie was an invitation from Yishu Company.

But she just came to cheer and did not take the initiative to talk to Wang Shu.

From beginning to end, he kept a certain distance from Wang Shu.

There were directors and actors in the industry on the table, and there were other people in the industry around. Wang Shu didn't chat much with Chen Hao, and just responded politely.

Wang Shu is also very particular about people. Starting with Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen, he also toasted a glass of wine one by one.

It's not just a sip, it's just a sip.

Everyone knows that this kind of banquet cannot be open, and everyone has to pay attention to the image, so no one cares about taking a sip, as long as the meaning is in place.

In the past, Sun Li had dinner with Wang Shu in private, and would often pick up vegetables and peel shrimps for him thoughtfully. This time, she didn't make any move at all. Like Chen Hao, she deliberately kept a distance from him.

Not to mention that there are other people watching this table, Deng Chao is also there, but Deng Chao is not sitting at this table, but at the table of the "Assembly Number" crew.

"How's your movie "Pi" going?" Jiang Wen asked curiously.

When everyone at the table heard this, they looked at Wang Shu curiously.

I've always heard that "Life of Pi" is an art film produced by Wang Shu that will once again compete for an Oscar.

After the film was completed, there has been no movement, and we don't know what the current situation is.

"Fox is in the process of post-production. If everything goes well, it will be released by the end of the year." Wang Shu continued.

"Will you sign up for the Oscars?" Jiang Wen asked the question he wanted to ask.

When this question came up, Ning Jing, Jiang Wenli, Sun Li and others all looked at Wang Shu. Even Chen Hao glanced over calmly.

For domestic entertainment actors, the most likely way to go international is to win the top three awards in Europe.

Among the three major ones in Europe, Cannes is the best.

But even if he wins the three major awards in Europe, he is only famous in the global literary and art circles, but not in the world.

If you want to be famous all over the world, you have to go to Hollywood.

In Hollywood, Oscars are the most important thing.

The mantra that many domestic entertainment actors talk about is to compete in Cannes and break into Hollywood.

Go to Cannes first, then go to Hollywood.

If there is no big director like Wang Shu who directs co-productions, this is a normal process.

Because if domestic entertainment actors do not gain fame through the three major European companies, they will not even be qualified to enter Hollywood.

In the future, as the influence of the Berlin Film Festival and Venice Film Festival decreased, only the Cannes Film Festival was still strong, and it became a battle in Cannes and Hollywood.

All in all, as long as they are domestic entertainment actors, no one does not want to try Hollywood.

No matter how successful you are, if you can try it out once, it’s a good thing.

For example, Zhang Ziyi, just because she broke into Hollywood, returned to domestic entertainment and always considered herself to be superior to other actors.

Even Zhou Xun, one of the Four Danes, could only serve as her match.

Even if the domestic entertainment actors are not convinced, they have to hold it in.

Because others have made it to Hollywood, but you have not.

"Of course." Wang Shu responded noncommittally, ""Life of Pi" is an art film, so it's impossible not to sign up for the Oscars."

Although Zhang Yimou didn't say anything, he felt really envious and sour in his heart.

Not jealousy, but envy.

His envy also has a reason.

Back then, before he reached the top three European awards competitions, Chen Kaige always looked down on him because he was a second-generation son of the courtyard.

Then, after winning three major awards in Europe, I finally felt proud.

As a result, Chen Kaige won a Cannes Palme d'Or.

The top three in Europe, Cannes being the top, all of a sudden stepped on him again, and even pretended not to look down on him.

Overtly and covertly, he acted like his award was lower than the Palme d'Or.

Zhang Yimou has been holding his breath, but he can only hold it in.

Therefore, if he wants to win an Oscar, he won't have to hold his breath.

Zhang Yimou also knew that he could only think about this matter in his heart.

He has always regarded himself as a hard-working director rather than a talented director. Therefore, he has a clear understanding of his own strength and knows that he will not be famous in Hollywood, so he might as well work hard in China.

He knows very well that Hollywood has no shortage of commercial film directors and artistic film directors.

He is neither a talented director nor has he won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, so what qualifications and capabilities does he have to gain a foothold in Hollywood?

In addition, the examples of Chen Kaige, Wang Jiawei and others who went to Hollywood and then returned home in despair were still vivid in his mind, which kept him awake.

In his eyes, Wang Shu is a talented director who can prosper in Hollywood.

But he is just a hard-working director who does not have such strength.

It is undeniable that Zhang Yimou has really become popular since his success in directing the Olympic Games. But his wandering is facing the country.

It doesn't mean that you don't have a clear understanding of breaking into Hollywood.

Although Jiang Wen had heard about this a long time ago, he was also envious when he got the exact answer from Wang Shu.

Like Zhang Yimou, he has always looked down on commercial films and admired artistic films.

In the field of art films, the Cannes Palme d'Or and the Oscar statuette are the most popular.

He also wants to win an Oscar, but he has the same clear self-awareness as Zhang Yimou.

None of the Chinese-language films that are good at shooting in the country have won the Cannes Palme d'Or.

Let alone going to Hollywood to direct an English-language film to compete for an Oscar, this is even more ridiculous.

It's not that the two of them can't go to Hollywood. With their three major honors in Europe, as long as they go to Hollywood, there will definitely be producers who will offer them an olive branch.

It’s just that they don’t want to return home in disgrace like Chen Kaige, Wang Jiawei and others.

"Are you confident about winning the award?" Zhang Yimou couldn't help but ask.

When Jiang Wen, Jiang Wenli, Ning Jing and others heard this, they all subconsciously thought that Wang Shu would respond politely.

Unexpectedly, Wang Shu answered confidently: "Of course!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone except Sun Li was stunned.

The expression on his face seemed to be saying, is there something wrong? Are you so confident?

Sun Li was not surprised because she had asked the same question before.

Although I don’t know why Wang Shu is so confident, he is so confident.

"Are you confident?" Jiang Wen opened his mouth with a look of disbelief.

That's an Academy Award!

Not cabbage on the roadside!

"You don't believe me after I told you." Wang Shu couldn't help complaining.

He is really confident about winning the award.

Not to mention that "Life of Pi" was the Oscar-winning film for Best Director, but since he generously led the people in the academy to make money through private equity, there is no way he would not have won the award.

It is undeniable that if the film is bad, those in the academy will not be able to criticize it.

However, if his participating films are of high quality, then winning the award is a matter of course.

Jiang Wen was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer.

He wanted to ask Wang Shu where he got his confidence, but he couldn't ask.

Because if it's true, if Wang Shu can't explain the reason, then it's his unyielding behavior that makes Wang Shu embarrassed.

Moreover, he had interacted with Wang Shu and knew that Wang Shu was not an arrogant person.

So.

What makes him so confident?

Zhang Yimou also knew that Wang Shu was not an arrogant man who liked to brag, so he couldn't help but ask: "Are you really confident?"

Seeing that everyone looked unconvinced, Wang Shu could only explain further: ""Life of Pi" is an adaptation of an American best-selling novel. Since Americans like it, its story has certain advantages."

"In addition, I feel that my photography is not bad, so I should have a chance to win an award."

Having said that, he said no more.

Because the specific reasons cannot be explained at all, I can’t tell these people that he has good public relations. In addition, "Life of Pi" is an Oscar-winning movie.

Jiang Wen was still a little confused and said: "I heard that Oscars also pay attention to qualifications."

He didn't finish his words, because this kind of thing was not suitable to be said at the Huabiao Award banquet.

Everyone who understands understands.

This question indeed touched on the key point, and Wang Shu could not answer directly, but then smiled and said: "I said I was confident of winning the award, but I didn't say I would win the best screenplay or best director awards."

"There are also awards for best adapted screenplay, soundtrack, actor, etc."

As soon as these words were said, everyone suddenly realized that they had just gotten into trouble.

In terms of qualifications, it is impossible for Wang Shu to win the Oscar again.

But if it’s a small prize, it’s not impossible.

Zhang Yimou was relieved when he heard this.

If Wang Shu wins another Academy Award for Best Director, the pressure will be great.

As a major mainland director who also directed the Olympic Games, he was overshadowed by a young director in his early 20s, which was a bit embarrassing for him.

What if this young director in his early 20s wins two Oscars for Best Director

That.

Zhang Yimou said that when the time comes, he can only scratch his head.

Jiang Wen also breathed a sigh of relief. They are both art film directors. Wang Shu won the Oscar and was already ahead of his predecessor.

If I win another Oscar.

Who will say that he is a talented director in the future? Who will he be anxious about?

Although everyone at the table thought that because of Wang Shu's seniority, even if he won a prize this time, he would only get a small prize at most.

But that’s what I think in my heart, but I won’t say it with my mouth.

Ning Jing has a strong female character and is usually not one to praise others, but now she said for the first time: "Director Wang, qualifications are qualifications. With your strength, you are definitely qualified to win the grand prize."

This is to say that if Wang Shu does not win the grand prize, it is only a matter of qualifications, not strength.

This is a compliment, indicating that there is no problem with Wang Shu's strength.

Jiang Wen also answered: "It doesn't matter if you don't win the big prize, a small prize is also good."

"Yes, yes, it doesn't matter if you don't win the big prize, a small prize is fine too." Jiang Wenli echoed.

When Wang Shu heard this, he didn't know how to answer the question for a moment.

Why do these people think he can't win the grand prize?

Are you so unfavorable?

Since everyone thought so, he didn't bother to explain.

After all, this matter is really difficult to explain. If you want to explain it clearly, you can only reveal the secret.

And the secret of heaven must not be leaked.

Therefore, we can only wait until the Oscars ceremony to see the real story.

People at the table talked to each other and ignored the topic.

Jiang Wenli raised her cup and toasted to Wang Shu while smiling and saying: "Director Wang, when will you ask me to act again?"

"There are no other requirements, just get an Oscar statuette."

As soon as these words were spoken, the actors at the table immediately looked at Wang Shu in unison.

It's obviously none of their business, but everyone is nervous.

Wang Shu sipped his wine glass and replied calmly: "Sister Wen Li, why does the Oscar statuette seem like cabbage in your mouth?"

Jiang Wenli blinked and said cheerfully: "I don't know if the Oscar winner is a Chinese cabbage. I only know that you are a great Oscar director."

"If you act in your play, you will definitely have a chance to win an Oscar."

After speaking, he paused and then said, "The Outstanding Actress Award at Cannes is the proof."

Ning Jing pursed her lips when she heard this.

She admitted that Jiang Wenli did have certain acting skills, but the foundation of her ability started with the Cannes Outstanding Actress Award.

Winning this award immediately silenced many people and established him as a powerful actor.

It is impossible to say that I am not envious.

(End of chapter)