Three days after the film festival, most of the films participating in the competition units were unveiled. Every night, members of the jury such as Ryan would meet in the conference room provided by the organizer. With the assistance of the translator, they exchanged their views on the participating films. Unlike those typical commercial Hollywood movies, the special theme and slow pace of "Brokeback Mountain" have been favored by many European judges.?

Of course, European judges prefer European films.

"A very shocking movie, I've attended the preview of director Von Tyre."

Agnes Varda, a member of the jury, from France, strongly recommended to Ryan and other judges, "The shooting technique seems to be in a stage play. The whole process seems to be bright, and the dark truth of the ending is almost impossible to face up to. It feels that it not only reflects the black problem, but is actually suitable for every kind of politics."

Ryan did not express his opinion, and others have lobbyed him for this movie.

Agnes Varda is talking about the Danish Jewish director Las Von Tyre's entry "Mandalay", which is the sequel to "Dog Town" and the second of the American trilogy of Las Von Tyre.

Of course, these two movies have nothing to do with Nicole in this life, and the heroine in the second part was replaced by Kelsten Dunst.

In fact, in the European film industry, there are many people who support Lars von Tyre. These days, many people have spoken good things to the Jewish director in front of Ryan.

Although the PR activities at the Cannes Film Festival are not as active as the Oscars, they are not much better. The yachts on the beach and the parties in various hotels are not just entertainment parties.

"What do you think?" Hillary Swank, who was sitting next to him, whispered.

Ryan shrugged and whispered, "Do you think a person who has never been to the United States can produce a video that reflects American social problems?"

"We'll see the movie tomorrow." Ryan gestured to her for a later discussion, "We'll discuss it after watching it."

The premiere of "Mandalay" is second only to the opening film "Brokeback Mountain". Ras von Tyre not only lobbies for the judges, but also sent a formal invitation to the judges. Of course, watching the participating film is also the obligation and responsibility of the judges.

The next day, when Ryan arrived at the Palace of Film Festivals, he happened to meet Lars von Terr and Kelsten Dunst. Although he was not interested in his movies, he smiled and shook hands with the other smiled. The two people's circles were very different, and there would not be much intersection in the future.

"Hello Ryan."

"Hello, Caroline."

Kelsten Dunst, wearing a bright yellow dress, is different. Even if he is not a familiar friend, strictly speaking, the two met more than ten years ago. She became famous because she starred in the "Spider-Man" series under the name of Ryan.

There are more common topics between the two.

"Diremy and I asked for a week's leave," she whispered to Ryan while waving her hands, "After the award ceremony, we will rush back to New York to continue the filming of "Spider-Man 3".

"Are you still interested in playing Mary Jane in the future?" Ryan joked casually, "You should have heard from surprise people that I plan to restart this series in a few years."

Kelsten Dunst knew Ryan was joking. He shrugged elegantly, "You know, Ryan, now everyone is calling me Mary Jane. Not Kelsten Caroline Dunst."

"This means they all like you very much."

The red carpet in front of the Film Festival Palace was not long, and the two were about twenty feet behind Lars Von Tyre, and soon walked into the interview area.

Generally speaking, most occasions when Ryan appears are prone to steal the limelight from others, but after they entered the interview area, all the reporters not only surrounded Las von Tyre, but also rarely maintained good order and did not make any chaotic sounds.

In addition to the not-so-sounding noises of fans on both sides of the red carpet, the interview area was quite quiet at this time, and Ryan also clearly heard what Ras von Tyre was saying in English.

When a reporter asked about his own German origin, the Jewish director blurted out, "I have always been proud of my Jewish identity, but after years of thinking, I am no longer happy about this identity. I find myself actually a Minna. My family is from Germany, which makes me very excited. What else can I say? I understand Adolf Hitler very much, and even feel a little sympathetic to him."

"Oh, God!"

Kelsten Dunst next to him covered his mouth and whispered, as if he couldn't believe that these words came from the Jewish director.

Ryan's brows frowned, but he did nothing, and the other party's words were obviously not over yet.

Facing the recording pens and cameras of more than a dozen journalists, Ras von Tyre still spoke loudly, "I'm not saying that I support World War II, and I don't dislike the Jews; in fact, I support them very much--all Jews, of course, Israel is a different matter."

Perhaps realizing that there was still something wrong with his statement, he stopped and thought about how to continue. Finally, he said something that excited the reporter, "Okay, I'm just a Nazi!"

When he finished speaking, Kelsten Dunst next to Ryan was almost stunned, as if he didn't know the director standing in front of him.

She is not a fool, and knows that such a thing may have serious consequences, and this work she starred in may be expelled from the film festival.

"Mr. Jenkins!"

A reporter immediately discovered a more explosive news point. The one behind him is one of the most famous Jewish people in the world. Two fast-responding reporters rushed over, "Director Von Tyre claims to be Nazi, what do you think."

"In this world of freedom and democracy, I can't believe what I hear, but my ears tell me that all I hear are facts."

Pushing away the microphone, Ryan turned around and left, "Sorry, I don't think I'm suitable to attend the premiere of this film."

After saying that, he ignored the reporters and walked out of the festival palace.

Not far away, there were tiny footsteps behind him. Kelsten Dunst chased after him, and when he walked to Ryan, he whispered, "I will quit all promotions of this movie."

Nodding, the two of them didn't care about the camera lenses and questions of the reporters, and quickly walked to the end of the red carpet. Ryan's car was already waiting here. After he opened the car door, he made a gesture to Kelsten Dunst. Mary Jane immediately got into the car.

"What can I do?" Kelsten is a smart guy. "Do you need me to make a statement?"

Ryan shook his head, "I'll handle it."

If Lars von Tyre just talked privately, it would be no big deal. Even if he was publicly saying that he was a Nazi, Ryan would not bother to pay attention to it as long as he was not in front of him. But now so many cameras have entangled him in this matter, and he is also the chairman of the jury, so he must take a public attitude.

"John." Ryan said to the bodyguard and assistant in the co-pilot, "and come back and prepare a statement of condemnation, and be more harsh. Also, please contact the official Cannes Film Festival when you go back."

Now is the era of information, and the speed of news spreading with the help of the Internet is unimaginably fast. I send Kelsten Dunst to the hotel I checked in. Ryan received a call from Pierre Jean, the head of the Cannes Film Festival board.

After he learned the news, he had contacted Las Von Tyre. The other party said that it was just a joke and would issue a public apology statement.

"Sorry, let me." Ryan's voice was calm and his attitude was firm. "The incident involved my ethnicity and the films participating. It was difficult for me to judge the works participating in a fair way. I think I am no longer suitable to serve as the chairman and judge of this jury..."

If he did not show a tough attitude, what would the North American public think of him? The Nazis are a topic that all Jewish organizations cannot tolerate.

Since the end of World War II, the National Jewish Association has been funding the pursuit of Nazi remnants.

After hanging up the phone, Ryan asked John to forward several stern statements to several familiar European media and wait for the French side to deal with them.

This is definitely the biggest scandal in the history of the Cannes Film Festival and it is definitely not a joke to explain the past. If France continues to tolerate such behavior, even if he is not present at the time, he will resign from all positions on the jury.

Although Ras von Tyre issued an apology statement before noon, the Cannes Film Festival board of directors quickly made a decision after the special meeting and held a press conference in the afternoon.

“Cannes Film Festival aims to provide a special platform for film workers around the world to present their works and defend the rights of artistic innovation and expression. The festival’s board of directors held a special meeting today, expressing regret for the unacceptable and intolerable remarks made by director Lars von Till, who also violated the concept of humanitarianism and kindness advocated by the festival.”

"The film festival board strongly condemned Las von Tyre's remarks and declared Las von Tyre and his films 'unpopular' at the Cannes Film Festival, and this decision took effect immediately."

Watching the press conference on TV, Ryan shrugged, "Brokeback Mountain" missing a powerful competitor.

In the Western world, it is absolutely something that mainstream society cannot tolerate if it is a Nazi in any public place.
Chapter completed!