1980 My literary era

The film "Lover" made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival and left a deep impression on the French film industry.

Because the style of this film is so similar to French New Wave films, Ann Hui and other Hong Kong film directors were deeply influenced by French New Wave films.

But while it is similar, the temperament of "Lover" is different from ordinary new wave movies, and it is full of rich oriental style.

In particular, many French filmmakers were fascinated by the forbearance, restraint, passion, and passionate love between Guo Yudao and Jane in the movie.

If you want to make an analogy, "Lover" is very similar to "Lust, Caution" directed by Ang Lee later.

It may not necessarily meet the taste of Chinese people, but it touches the hearts of Western literary youth.

At the beginning of this year, the novel "Lover" was released on the market, and many French literary youth came to read it. After reading it, they became even more fascinated by this story.

Compared with movies, the world that novels can present is often more imaginative.

Therefore, Gallimard Publishing House wanted to hold a welcome dinner for Lin Weimin, the new winner of the Goncourt Literature Prize and the original author of "The Lover", which immediately attracted this group of French literary youths.

The atmosphere of the dinner was quite lively. All the people present were people from the French literary and artistic circles, and everyone was having a great time chatting.

Lin Weimin was accompanied by a translator. If he encountered someone who could not speak English, he would let the translator do it. If he encountered someone who could speak English, he would personally go into battle and chat with them for a while. The scene was very enjoyable.

Alain Resnais was very interested in hearing that many of Lin Weimin's works had been moved to the drama stage.

Alain Resnais's works have always been famous for their surrealism, but starting in 1980, his creative focus began to shift to the stage image style.

Using a minimalist theater set, supplemented by carefully designed long shots, and using dense and concise dialogue lines, the film form that fully demonstrates humanism is exactly what Alain Resnais pursued.

Alain Resnais talked about his stage plays and movies, and Lin Weimin couldn't help but think of "Jiajing and Hai Rui" which was moved to the human art stage. The styles of the two are almost identical.

After hearing Lin Weimin's description, Alain Resnais said it was incredible, "I really can't believe that there are people in a distant country who have the same idea as mine. Lin, I really hope to see this drama you created with your own eyes." "

"Alan, this drama is just adapted from my novel. The script was written by a young man." Lin Weimin emphasized.

His attitude made Alain Resnais fond of him. For those who engage in artistic creation, respecting the creative achievements of others is a very important quality.

"It's not easy to watch this play. You have to go to China or invite a theater to perform in France." Lin Weimin joked.

"It is indeed a bit difficult." Alan Resnais smiled and talked about other topics.

The dinner ended with laughter and laughter.

After a night's rest in the hotel, Lin Weimin went to the Tuon restaurant in the 2nd district of Paris the next morning. He was accompanied by Andre and Galliang, the editors-in-chief of Gallimard Publishing House, Zou Daishi, who was stationed in France, and the Daishi Museum. first secretary.

The awarding of the Goncourt Literary Prize is held in the restaurant, which has been a tradition since its birth.

Not only the Prix Goncourt, but also many awards events in France are held in restaurants.

For example, in France, the Renaudeau Prize, which is one of the six major literary awards along with the Prix Goncourt, is awarded in the same Touen restaurant.

At around ten o'clock in the morning, Tu'ang Restaurant has just opened. Today, the restaurant will not accept outsiders.

In front of the door, countless reporters from news media and literature lovers have already gathered, waving their favorite authors' works in their hands.

The arrival of Lin Weimin and others caused a commotion in the crowd in front of the door, and many readers were trying to find out who the candidate was.

Someone soon answered everyone's questions. The leader was Andre, the editor-in-chief of Gallimard Publishing House, and there were two oriental faces. These must be the authors of "The Lover".

Readers holding the novel "Lover" in their hands waved their books and shouted enthusiastically.

"What are they shouting?" Lin Weimin asked Zou Daishi.

Zou Daishi was all smiles, "They are shouting the name of the book "Lover", it seems they are cheering you on!"

When a person is abroad and can be admired by so many foreign faces, he will naturally feel proud in his heart, not only Zou Daishi, but also Lin Weimin.

Before entering the restaurant, he waved to the crowd and received even louder cheers.

In the Tuon restaurant, on the day when the Prix Goncourt was awarded, writers like Lin Weimin were like superstars.

The decoration style of Tuon Restaurant is full of French style. Today, for the award ceremony of the Goncourt Literary Prize, the restaurant has been tidied up and given a brand new look.

The jury of the Goncourt Literary Prize is called the Academy, and the judges are called academicians. There are ten candidates for each session.

Under Andre's recommendation, Lin Weimin met them one by one.

While everyone was chatting, other candidates also arrived one after another.

Andre whispered into Lin Weimin's ear that the winner of the Goncourt Literary Prize would be notified in advance every year. He was afraid that the winner would not come and the scene would be embarrassing.

Lin Weimin observed the expressions of several other candidates. Their eyes fell on Lin Weimin from time to time, and it seemed that they had already expected the result in their hearts.

Lin Weimin thought back to the attitudes of those people in the literary and artistic circles he met yesterday, and understood that this was probably the unspoken rule of the French literary world.

At about 11 o'clock in the morning, the Goncourt Literary Prize is about to begin.

Well, it’s actually the academicians who take the order.

The French brain circuit is really difficult for ordinary people to adapt to.

According to the tradition of the Prix Goncourt, the winners are announced at 1 p.m. During this period, everyone seemed to be discussing literature, creation, and awarding awards, but in fact they were waiting for food, giving a sense of déjà vu as if they were sitting in a rural area.

When the time came to one o'clock in the afternoon, the energetic waiter rang the bell for serving food.

At this time, Ms. Edmond Charles Roux, the president of the Goncourt Institute, stood up. She is a well-known French journalist and writer.

Lin Weimin couldn't understand French, but just by looking at Edmond Charles Roux's enthusiastic expression and her excited voice, he knew that this was definitely announcing the winner of this year's Goncourt Literary Prize.

In a broad sense, the Goncourt Literary Prize includes the Goncourt Literary Prize and the Goncourt Academy Prize. The Academy Prize is awarded in September every year, including the Poetry Prize, the First Novel Prize, the Novella Prize, and the Biography Prize.

In a narrow sense, the Goncourt Literary Prize refers to the awards held at the end of each year at the Tuon restaurant, which is equivalent to the best novel award.

After Edmond Charles Lu finished his last words, the translator beside Lin Weimin had not had time to translate, but Lin Weimin saw that Edmond Charles Lu had stretched out his hand in the direction of Lin Weimin, and everyone in the restaurant Immediately gave a grand and warm applause.

Then the voice of the translator came, "You won the prize!"

Lin Weimin stood up and waved to everyone. His face was calm and calm, and he looked like everyone.

Then, with a crowd watching, Lin Weimin stepped forward and took the check worth 50 francs from Edmond Charles Roux.

From the moment Lin Weimin was announced as the winner, flash lights lit up in the restaurant. When he accepted the check, his eyes were almost blinded by the flash, and he could only maintain a stiff smile on his face.

After the picture of the check was taken, Gallion immediately handed over the French version of "The Lover" and asked Lin Weimin to raise the book with one hand. This is also one of the awarding procedures of the Goncourt Literary Prize. Every winning writer will Take a photo with your work.

As soon as the camera flashed, the food started to be served in the restaurant.

It is also the tradition of the Goncourt Literary Prize. After the award is given, we have dinner. Those who don’t know better will think that these academicians are here to work as day laborers.

Lin Weimin was a little unaccustomed to dining in such a solemn occasion as awarding awards, but looking at the academicians, writers, guests and reporters around him, everyone seemed to have been accustomed to this, and they were naturally casual. Lin Weimin, who was doing as the Romans did, did not hesitate to use the knife. cross.

Hmm, it tastes just average, just fake.

During the meal, Andre sat next to Lin Weimin and kept whispering to him.

"Now that the results are announced, the red belt will come in handy."

The "red belt" André calls it is actually a girdle for books. Before the Goncourt Literary Prize is awarded every year, booksellers prepare a batch of girdle for their works that may win the prize.

Once the novel is confirmed to win the award, the novel will immediately have a "red belt" with only a few words "Prix Goncourt" on it. The words are concise and comprehensive, but have a strong appeal.

Novels with this "red belt" will be placed in the most conspicuous position in all bookstores, and will be purchased first by readers who come into the store. This is the influence created by the Goncourt Literary Prize for more than half a century.

The lunch at the award ceremony was very sumptuous, but the food was unsettling. Everyone chatted a lot and took photos from time to time. You had to pay attention to your manners at all times.

After finishing the meal, Lin Weimin followed the academicians of the academy to the balcony on the second floor of the restaurant to meet with many reporters and readers.

Standing on the balcony and looking down, the street in front of Tuon Restaurant has already been blocked by crowds. Reporters and readers are mixed together without distinguishing each other.

The reporters' flashlights were flashing, and the readers waved the books in their hands, enthusiastically welcoming Lin Weimin, the new winner of the Goncourt Literature Prize.

The seemingly random Goncourt Literature Prize has a unique status in the minds of the French people. The winner of each edition will also become the focus of all French people's attention.

He waved to the crowd downstairs, and countless cheers and shouts responded to him. This feeling of being watched by everyone was intoxicating.

At this time, Ms. Edmond Charles Lu, who was standing next to Lin Weimin, shouted loudly: "Today, we witnessed the birth of another world-class litterateur!"

The cheers downstairs seemed to echo her shouts, and they became loud again, like a mountain roaring and a tsunami.

Zou Daishi, who was standing in the corner of the restaurant, looked at Lin Weimin who was standing on the balcony enjoying the stars and the moon, and felt a strong sense of national pride in his heart.

Perhaps, starting from today, a world-class litterateur will really appear in China.