Chapter 62 Shining in Cannes
On the way back to the hotel, Han Sanping pulled Li Chen and kept talking.
Obviously he drank a little too much today, and his words tickled his itch again.
“You are right.”
“Wu Yusen just told me that the probability of the thief family winning the prize is very high.”
Han Sanping looked at Li Chen with bright eyes.
“It’s the same as not saying it.” Li Chen said with a smile.
“We haven’t received any notification from the organizer, so no one is sure!” Li Chen muttered again with a smile.
"Director Han, we can trade in these two days!" Li Chen suppressed his smile.
“What?” Han Sanping thought he heard wrongly.
"I said, you can trade in these two days. You don't have to wait for the award ceremony." Li Chen repeated.
Han Sanping was half awake from the wine and stared at Li Chen in confusion.
“You don’t have to look at me like that, Director Han.”
“What I said in front of the media that day was not my words, but my heart.”
“But the thief Now that the family has been recognized by all parties, there is no need to wait for the results of the awards.”
"Sell at a high price!" Li Chen smiled like a little fox.
Han Sanping understood.
Indeed, no one can guarantee that they will win the prize before the lottery is drawn.
Instead of doing this, it is better to make a deal while the price is right now and maximize the benefits.
If you really stick to it until the end, it’s fine if you don’t get it. At most, the profit will be less.
If it were taken, someone might make malicious speculations.
Li Chen, a newcomer, has a behind-the-scenes deal with the organizers of Cannes and has secretly appointed a family of thieves.
Otherwise, why would he have to wait until the awards ceremony was over before trading.
Han Sanping nodded and said with a smile: "I kind of believe you are an entrepreneur now."
Li Chen laughed and said: "Originally, but I am also a filmmaker, even more so. Chinese Filmmakers ”
On the 20th, the thief crew, including Li Chen, spent the whole day anxiously.
There was a knock on the door, and when Li Chen opened the door, it was Yang Siwei who looked excited.
"Boss, the thief family is selling like crazy!"
Li Chen turned around and sat back on the sofa, and asked in a low mood: "How much did it cost?"
"4900 Ten thousand US dollars, a total of thirty-two countries were introduced and bought out.”
Li Chen nodded, this number is almost there.
It is probably due to the fact that the producer is China Film Group and the foundation laid by New World.
“Director Han asked me to inform you that this celebration banquet will be a big one!”
“I just asked Director Han, how does it compare with Wuji’s transaction price? "
"Boss, guess what Director Han said?" Yang Siwei said mysteriously.
Li Chen was not interested in listening, and said perfunctorily: "I'm not interested, I don't want to know."
Yang Siwei felt like a cat's paw, trying to get through, but the boss still refused to cooperate.
"Director Han glared at me and only said: Chen Hong said it too early!" Yang Siwei couldn't help laughing so proudly.
Li Chen shook his head and said nothing more.
Chen Hong claimed to the domestic media just a few days ago.
Promise has set a transaction record for the overseas price of a domestic film.
As a result, this record did not last for ten days before it was broken by a family of thieves.
At this moment, Chen Kaige’s face was as green as a cucumber.
My wife just called and asked about the transaction price of the Han Sanping Thief Family.
He was right next to him, and Han Sanping’s laughter was a bit harsh no matter what.
I have worked hard to prepare for it for three years.
With an investment of 300 million, Wuji’s transaction price was close to the cost.
With an investment of 20 million and less than a year of planning, Shoplifters broke the record.
No matter how you look at it, it looks like a slap in his face.
"Okay, Old Chen. Didn't you tell me that Li Chen is still a bit real."
"Besides, at the end of the year, Huapi and Wuji are both in the Lunar New Year show, and the audience will give the answer then."
Chen Hong comforted her husband who was too proud of himself in a soft voice.
Yang Siwei kept chattering at first.
Finally, I felt the boss’s displeasure and shut up.
Yes, the boss is not short of money. I am afraid that what he is thinking about most now is the golden branch.
It's already dark, is there really no harvest?
Yang Siwei couldn't stand the oppressive discomfort in the room and was going to go out for some air.
The harsh ringtone of the phone rang. Li Chen was shocked and picked up the phone immediately.
"Li Chen, Wu Yusen called me just now."
"The organizer notified you to attend tomorrow's award ceremony!"
Han Sanping was full of energy and his voice was full of joy!
"So, there must be a prize?"
Li Chen felt relieved, and suddenly felt like he had returned to the world from hell. "Nonsense! This is an unwritten rule!"
"Director Han, this organizer is so unreliable. I plan to book a flight to return to China tomorrow!"< br>
"Okay, you kid, you don't have to take advantage of it and you are so good!"
"I heard from Wu Yusen that there are many good films in the main competition this year, and the selection process is also much longer!"
Li Chen Suddenly, when Han Sanping said this, he understood.
With a maximum score of 3.2, there are three films.
I am afraid that the Golden Palm was born between the three parts: The Family of Thieves, The Child, and The Broken Flower.
After hanging up the phone, Li Chen said with a smile: "Sisi, go notify Teacher Lu and the others."
"I'm going to attend the closing ceremony and award ceremony tomorrow."
"Okay! Finally, I don't have to look at the boss. What a shame!"
Yang Siwei agreed simply and slipped out of the door with a smile.
For the other three Chinese-language shortlisted films, if I didn’t receive a notice after 8pm, I knew they were gone.
Qinghong sold well, and Wang Xiaoshuai was very satisfied.
Heishenghui, Du Qifeng is very open-minded, and this result is also expected.
Only Hou Hsiao-hsien was in a low mood.
Yang Siwei informed all the thief family members of the news.
Everyone was beaming with joy, and Wan Qian was even more excited.
"Siwei, it's my first time to attend a film festival award ceremony."
"Tomorrow, what should I wear tomorrow?"
Yang Siwei smiled: "Ask me, I Ask who’s going.”
Everyone is notified.
Yang Siwei posted another emotion on his blog.
"It's not easy to be a worker. After receiving the notice from the organizer, the boss finally has a smile on his face."
Then he added a photo of the sunset on the Cannes beach.
In less than five minutes, Yang Siwei's phone started ringing.
At the same time, Li Chen had just finished talking on the phone with Ms. Liu.
Ms. Liu saw Yang Siwei’s blog on the Internet.
Da da da da, I replied with a few words: How pitiful, Director Li really can't hold his temper.
The next day, all members of the Thief Family appeared on the red carpet of the closing ceremony in a RV arranged by the organizer.
Sina reporters have sharp eyes.
“Look, it’s Director Li and the others.”
“So, the family of thieves must have won a prize?”
"It seems that Director Yang's blog is true."
"Quickly shoot, what nonsense."
"Director Li, look here."
< br>Li Chen and several leading actors smiled and turned their heads to take photos together.
"Director Li, I wish you the Palme d'Or."
"Thank you."
The closing ceremony is over, and the next step is the awards ceremony held in the Lumiere Hall of the Cinema Palace.
At the end of the award ceremony for the main competition unit, Li Chen saw the Dardenne brothers, Jarmusch.
A few people nodded in greeting and sat down one after another.
The awards in other units were uneventful, and Li Chen didn’t pay much attention.
It’s finally time for the award ceremony of the main competition unit that attracts the most attention.
Li Chen tried to slow down his breathing rhythm, but he still felt extremely nervous.
The first award to be awarded is Best Actor.
The award was presented by Spanish actress, Penélope Cruz.
Li Chen glanced at Li Xuejian beside him, although there was nothing unusual.
But Li Chen clearly felt that his breathing was somewhat rapid.
Li Chen whispered: "Teacher Xuejian, relax."
Li Xuejian took a breath and laughed at himself.
“I thought I had downplayed fame and fortune, but I didn’t expect that I would still be obsessed with it.”
Li Chen also felt something: “Don’t say that, Teacher Xuejian.”
"This is Cannes. No filmmaker can sit under the awards podium with a calm heart."
Lv Rui also said: "Xuejian, we are all mortals, don't put pressure on yourself."
On the podium, Penelope Cruz, wearing a red and white deep V dress, made a simple opening speech in English.
The suspense was immediately announced, and Li Chen unconsciously clenched his fists.
The winner of Best Actor is
Shoplifters
Li Xue Jian
Li Chen loosened his hands, released all the strength from his body, and stood up first to applaud Li Xuejian.
Won the Best Actor , the Palme d'Or will most likely miss him.
Li Chen couldn't describe what he was feeling at this moment.
(End of this chapter)