Chapter 188 Movies Don't Die, Dreams Live Forever
As the guests slowly filled up and the lights slowly turned on, Chairman Yapur led ten judges to appear together. Starting from the introduction of the jury chairman Director Adelman, applause came one by one. The award ceremony officially began.
First of all, Chairman Yabul's opening speech, and the whole audience was quiet. Even if you have traveled through time, the habits of the two worlds are still the same. It seems that the leaders always have a stinking and long nonsense to talk about in ancient and modern times.
However, Chairman Yabul's speech was quite funny, with many high-end European and American music, and laughed and applauded from time to time. It was nothing more than looking back on history, remembering classics, looking forward to the future, etc. Huo Dong listened with relish. After all, there are still many differences in the new world, and you can learn a lot of new knowledge points from it.
However, when the corners of his eyes were swept, Tao Xue and Wang Qi were actually applauding and laughing together? They were quite good at filling in the numbers.
Unexpectedly, Tao Xue's eyes were very sharp. When she noticed Huo Dong's movements, she immediately gritted her teeth and threatened: "Xiao Dongzi! If you dare to laugh at me, I will tear you into pieces!"
"hehe."
Finally, when the opening speech ended, the audience was applause. This was definitely not etiquette, but everyone was so happy that they were about to start the award ceremony.
At the beginning, those awards were small awards in non-competition units. The winners were excited and cheered, and the stars below applauded and congratulated each other. In fact, there were few who care about most awards, and they only care about the ones they had the chance to win. The reason for maintaining a dignified image is nothing more than having a live broadcast camera on site. Otherwise, who might be idle? Someone would even doze off on the spot or believe it?
Huo Dong was also bored sitting. Until he started to award the Film Fund Youth Award, it was considered an encouragement award, and he could get a symbolic bonus. This was a kind of support and encouragement for new directors from all over the world.
In the end, there were five films, including Zhou Lianren. He finally won nothing, and everyone sent congratulations. Zhou Lianren was already mentally prepared. After saying that, this was also an award at the Cannes Film Festival, so he was very happy that all the thanks words he said after he came on stage. And he spoke English with a local accent. The Chinese were confused and foreigners were even more puzzled. Tao Xue around him couldn't help laughing, and he lay on Huo Dong's thigh and laughed constantly.
Actually, there is a place where the Cannes Film Festival is very unfriendly, and all the official languages are French. People like Wang Qi who are fluent in English have no problems with their daily activities, but at this closing ceremony, there are indeed many places that cannot be understood.
So Huo Dong took on the translation work. The award ceremony also entered the competition unit. Xie Yun, He Jiuyi and the others began to take it seriously, hoping that the names of their videos could be read on the stage.
Soon, the Golden Camera Award was reached. Huo Dong translated it to everyone around him, and he thought it was the best photography award.
Unexpectedly, Wang Qi was a little excited: "Dongzi, you have hope for this award."
"Ah? I'm a director, not a photographer?"
"You're mistaken, this is the Best Director's debut award. No matter the competition unit, as long as the director of the debut work has hope."
So that's the case, this is an opportunity. No wonder Xie Yun, He Jiuyou and the others are not interested. They have made several videos a long time ago and are no longer qualified.
At this time, Huo Dong couldn't help but get nervous. This was indeed the most promising award. He never thought about it. It would be better to be realistic in life.
Tao Xue was also very nervous, holding Huo Dong's hand tightly, hoping to hear the "Green (Green English)".
However, they were all disappointed soon. The winner was an African film, and several black men were so happy that they almost danced street dance on stage. Sure enough, they came to study with the prince. The following awards were not hoped for, and there was no possibility of those technical small awards.
Since that's the case, Huo Dong's mood has been relaxed. At least he has participated, which is also an experience in life.
No matter what, after going abroad, it represents China. So let’s cheer for Xie Yun and He Jiu’s affair! It’s also the honor of China. Our prince is so broad-minded. What he likes most is to fight intra-fighting with the door closed!
As the awards were held, the heavier the weight was, the lower the line. He Jiuyue finally won a small technical award, which was considered a consolation prize! When he got up to receive the award, he smiled bitterly. He may not have met his psychological expectations, and he probably won't have a good life after returning to Hong Kong.
Xie Yun became more nervous and excited. His hope became bigger and bigger, and he was likely to win a heavyweight award. If he could really win the Palme d’Or, he could almost reach the peak of his life in one go!
Finally arrived at the jury award. This is the Silver Palm, second only to the Palm, and it is the runner-up in the Best Picture.
The award was presented by a beautiful French star. She opened the envelope and said in English with a smile: ""Green Love"! Congratulations!"
"Well?"
Happiness came too quickly, and Huo Dong was stunned for a moment. Tao Xue beside him exclaimed and hugged Huo Dong in surprise. However, Huo Dong was still unbelievable until Wang Qi urged: "Dongzi! Go up! Go up!"
Pulling Tao Xue and walking onto the podium with her. After taking the trophy and certificate from the beautiful star, Huo Dong brewed for a few seconds, but he was not prepared at all, and he was not even prepared for the thanks.
Fluent French:
"Thank you all, thank you to every friend who loves the movies, and thank you to the Chairman of the Cannes Film Festival, the respected judges, and every dedicated staff."
"I was an orphan since I was a child and grew up in an orphanage, but I always felt very happy. I had a mother-like dean and a brother and sister who grew up together until I followed my teacher, Mr. Liu Shi to study director, and it was quite smooth."
"This movie is actually the work of director Liu Shi. He just completed a movie last year. Maybe someone here has heard of it - "Martial Dream", which has a box office of US$150 million in China, and the global box office should have exceeded US$300 million, right? We actually used less than US$2 million in shooting investment. You can imagine what a brilliant success it was."
There was a burst of exclamation below.
"Martial Arts Dream" has been screened around the world. Many of them here know about this video, and even many have watched it. But they almost don't know that the profit margin of this video will be so exaggerated!
"After the release, including the sequel to "Martial Dream", director Liu Shi has been surrounded by investors. It seems that fame and fortune are within his reach, but he still chose his dream and wanted to complete this "Green Love". This only comes from his love for the movie."
"However, before the computer was turned on, he unfortunately went to heaven..." (The audience was very upset)
"The crew is about to disband, and director Liu Shi will leave eternal regrets. Under such circumstances, as his student and the crew's deputy director, I trembled and picked up the director's cylinder..." (The audience exclaimed again, because Huo Dong is too young)
"It's true. I'm only eighteen years old this year. I picked up the storyboard script left by director Liu Shi in awe and came to this beautiful Cannes step by step..." (The audience burst into applause)
"I want to thank the beautiful Miss Tao Xue around me for accompanying me along with a group of companions. We love movies, whether it is success or failure, even when facing death." (Applause, whistle)
Chapter completed!