The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 551 Two consecutive Golden Palms

2012年5月22日晚上7点30分，戛纳卢米埃尔大剧院，可以容纳5000人的大厅坐满了人。

In front are filmmakers, stars, and celebrities from all over the world.

Behind are audiences from all over the world, just like a concert. The audience has different seats and different prices.

Fans in the film and television industry are a little more normal and don't want to be as crazy as those fans of idols in the music industry.

Although there were many general audiences, it was not noisy.

Lee Sing-yew did not sit with Andy Lau and Leung Ka-Hui this time. He sat with a group of directors, with Wes Anderson on the left and Reygadas on the right.

Reygadas is 42 years old and can be considered a young director. He is quite handsome, mentally normal and dressed normally.

Judging from his appearance, it is completely unimaginable that he would shoot those foggy movies, as if they were for the mentally ill.

This is a man with love. Other people's movies are for normal audiences, while his movies are for schizophrenia.

None of the three are European directors, but relatively speaking, they have something in common.

At this time, Reygadas's face was pale, his right hand was covering his stomach, and he frowned slightly.

He is from Mexico. He couldn't find any Mexican food a few days ago, so he ate hamburgers and hot dogs for a few days, which made him lose two pounds.

Just yesterday, he suddenly discovered a Mexican restaurant in Antill, next to Cannes. Seeing the delicious food from his hometown, he couldn't help himself. He filled his stomach yesterday and packed a portion back to Cannes.

This morning I happily enjoyed the home-cooked food, and my stomach started growling in the afternoon.

He had just gone to the bathroom, but his stomach still felt uncomfortable, and he felt like he was about to lose another two pounds.

Wes Anderson talks little on stage, but if you get his approval, he talks a lot.

Just like now, Wes Anderson looked at a beautiful woman with a big millstone in front of him and whispered: "Lee, the best reputation this time is your "Parasite", and Michael's "Love", the Palme d'Or The grand prize must be chosen from these two films.”

Li Shengyao smiled and said, "I hope I have such luck."

"The probability of you winning the prize is [-]%, and the probability of Reygadas winning the prize is [-]%."

Reygadas was holding his stomach with a painful expression on his face. Hearing this, he couldn't help but said: "What prize should I get?"

"Best Director Award."

In a film festival, the most important award is naturally the best film, followed by other awards.

The Best Director Award is a recognition of a director.

Reygadas knew his reputation among ordinary movie fans and couldn't help laughing, "Man, even though it's impossible, I still thank you for your blessing."

"This is not a blessing, this is speculation."

"'Parasite' and 'Amour' are one level ahead of other films. With these two films, either the Palme d'Or or the Grand Jury Prize, Lee and Michael will not be able to compete for Best Director. The rest of the people, you may Sex is the biggest.”

Very few films at the Cannes Film Festival can win the Palme d'Or, Best Director, or Best Actor and Actor. Generally, they can only win one grand prize.

With better luck, you can win another award for Best Cinematography or Best Screenplay.

Upon hearing this, Reygadas laughed to himself and shook his head, "Don't think I don't know, there are a group of powerful directors."

Wes Anderson has obviously considered this issue seriously for a long time. "The chief seal of the jury this time is Nanni Moretti. He always likes films that are innovative and adhere to artistic creation. He appreciates directors like you."

Nanni Moretti is an Italian who is almost 60 years old. He has never compromised on commercial films. The films he makes are more life-oriented and have a strong autobiographical tone. In terms of subject matter, he is a bit like Chief Giacomo. It tells about the changes of young people in small towns in the great era.

Of course Nanni's movie shots are much more beautiful.

His movies are relatively boring and have no clear themes. They are good at self-mockery, self-thinking, and have their own dry humor.

It formed a style of laughing and scolding, criticizing and ridiculing, and insightfully explaining.

He has never concealed his dislike of commercial films and feels that commercial films are false.

Wes Anderson continued: "Nanny is the chief seal of the jury, which is very detrimental to Lee. He doesn't like commercial films."

Although "Parasite" has a profound theme, in terms of story setting, it is indeed a commercial film.

Li Shengyao nodded, "You are right."

Wes Anderson continued: "This time the jury members are three directors, three actors, and a costume designer from Paris. I have read a Hollywood media report that these seven people are more biased towards literary films.

This was good for Reygadas and not so good for Lee.

So I think Reygadas has a high chance of winning the director award tonight, while Lee will have to depend on his luck. "

Reygadas held his stomach and pressed hard, hoping that time would go by quickly, "Man, it's a pity that you are not a judge."

Wes Anderson laughed, "There are also factors that are friendly to Lee. Jacob is a person who pays attention to balance. Many award-winning films in Cannes are both commercial and artistic."

The chief seal of the Cannes Film Festival, Jacobs, is 82 years old. It was under his leadership that Cannes has grown and become the world's number one film festival.

He will indeed consider the commercial impact of the film more.

After all, it is too literary and artistic, and ordinary audiences will not like it. It has strong style, but lacks influence, and it will still affect Cannes' reputation.

Cannes often chooses Hollywood stars to be the subject of Cannes film tributes, like this year's tribute to Marilyn Monroe.

It’s just to try to make Cannes more down-to-earth.

At this moment, Reygadas couldn't control himself, stood up in a hurry, and left his seat.

Wes Anderson chuckled, "I really want to see Reygadas receive the director award and then stand on the stage with his legs crossed to give a speech."

Li Shengyao also laughed.

No one thought that Wes Anderson, who looked shy and introverted, actually had a big boy hidden in his heart.

Reygadas came back quickly, still with his legs between his legs, certainly not completely resolved.

At this time, the Cannes Film Festival Awards Ceremony officially began, just like the opening ceremony. First, Jacob, then Nanni Moretti came to the stage to speak, and then a female singer from Italy sang three songs in a row. song, and then entered the real awards ceremony.

At first, it was a unit-related award. The unit of focus is a category, which means a single subject score.

The main competition award is the overall subject score.

Relevant awards for the attention units were announced one after another. The two most important awards were given to French films, namely "After Lucia" and "Unforgettable Night".

These are two literary and artistic films, the kind of literary and artistic films that are difficult to make back in the film market.

Lee Sing-yew has watched "A Night to Remember". As far as his personal taste is concerned, the movie is too boring and has no theme. It is actually very difficult to watch.

However, the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival obviously intend to support literary film directors.

Even if there are barriers to ordinary movie viewing, I am still willing to give awards.

After awarding the awards related to the Focus Unit, the International Film Critics FIPRESCI Award was awarded. This award is even more niche. The films awarded are more literary and artistic. It seems that if they are not literary films, they are not strong enough.

Fortunately, the next honorary Palme d'Or is a little more commercial. This honorary Palme d'Or is actually a lifetime achievement award.

The recipient of the award was Eastwood. Lao Dongmu's films are very popular among academic judges. He is likely to be the filmmaker who has won the most Oscars in the world.

For the younger generation, apart from winning awards, Lao Dongmu also has a love for movies.

At the age of 91, he can still direct and act. This ability is truly unparalleled.

Lee Sheung Yew admires such filmmakers very much, but if he were given a choice, he would not want to be so tired and retire at the age of 50. He must rest.

After awarding the Honorary Palme d'Or, Reygadas went to the bathroom again and came back quickly, but his face was still pale, he walked normally, and immediately held his stomach when he sat down. "Cuckoo!"

Reygadas's stomach made a strange noise.

Li Shengyao smiled and said, "Just bear with it a little longer. We still have half an hour at most."

Reygadas nodded, "It's too uncomfortable, Li. Even if you win the grand prize, I won't be able to go to the celebration banquet to drink with you."

"It doesn't matter, we still have many opportunities."

Reygadas thought of Li Shengyao's age and nodded with envy, "You are right."

After awarding some less important awards, it was finally time for the main competition awards.

The first to be awarded was the Best Screenplay Award. Cristian Mongi from Romania won this award for "Beyond the Mountains".

This is a literary film.

Then the best actress and best actor were awarded.

The best actress award is Double Yolk Egg, and two beauties from Romania won this award.

These two people are the actresses from "Beyond the Mountain". They are both in their early twenties, so they are considered a big surprise.

The Best Actor award went to Mads Mikkelsen. His performance in "The Hunt" was so brilliant that this movie directly brought him to the attention of Hollywood.

After awarding these awards, there are still three awards left, Best Director, Grand Jury Prize, and Palme d'Or.

The atmosphere at the scene was more serious. Many filmmakers who had not yet won awards were holding their breath and looking forward to the stage.

The host told some cold jokes, which caused some small laughter, but soon fell silent.

Then the award presenter announced the Best Director Award, and just as Wes Anderson predicted, the winner was Reygadas.

Amid the warm applause, Reygadas looked pale, sweating on his forehead, crossed his legs, said a few words quickly, and then left in a hurry.

He returned to his seat, with no joy on his face, and pressed his stomach hard.

"Hurry up, hurry up."

After winning the grand prize, Reygadas no longer cared about the subsequent awards, he just wanted to end it as soon as possible.

At this time, Jean Claude from France walked into the stage, opened the envelope in his hand, and then laughed.

"Guys, there are two more big prizes, I'm sure many of you have guesses, so let's see if there are any upsets?"

The camera was given to Li Shengyao and Michael Haneke.

Li Shengyao was still quite nervous, but he never liked to expose his weak side.

In friendly applause and in the kind eyes of many people.

He nods toward the camera.

Michael Haneke is just over 70 years old. He is tall and thin, with white hair. He looks like he is in his eighties.

Noticing the camera, Michael pursed his lips.

Jean Claude nodded, "Okay, the two most likely candidates have said hello. Let us announce the results. The film that won the jury award-"Love". Congratulations to Michael, he won another award in Cannes." A major trophy has arrived.”

Amid warm applause, Michael Haneke stood up and went to the podium.

"I am very happy to win the Grand Jury Prize again. Thank you to everyone, the two old friends who made the film with me, as well as the judges, the audience, and my colleagues who participated in the competition together. I have seen many good films in Cannes these days. , especially Lee’s film, particularly impressed me.

Thank you, your presence makes me better and makes Cannes better. "

The audience burst into warm applause again. After Michael returned to his seat, almost everyone's eyes turned to Li Shengyao.

At 32 years old, if "Parasite" wins the Palme d'Or, he will set a new record.

Although four big names have won two Palme d'Or before, they were all separated by several years, and no one could win the Palme d'Or twice in a row.

Moreover, Li Shengyao is still so young and the future is unimaginable.

Anyway, Lee Sheng-yew's name will definitely be written at the Cannes Film Festival.

Li Shengyao felt the attention of everyone, and he was also excited in his heart, but he was calm on the surface.

There will always be upsets at the Cannes Film Festival, just like the two little sisters from Romania. Who would have thought that they would win the Best Actress in their early twenties.

Nanni Moretti doesn't like commercial movies.

If you really get nothing, you will become a laughing stock, let alone receive the award in a glamorous manner.

At this moment, an old man with a lot of hair, a square face, and a somewhat naive look walked onto the stage. This man is the most outstanding director in Spain today - Pedro Almodóvar.

Almodovar nodded toward the audience and opened the envelope.

"Congratulations to Lee for winning the Palme d'Or - Parasite."

All eyes came together, as if with extremely high temperature, it was so hot that it burned their feet.

Li Shengyao was tense when he heard this and stood up immediately.

The lights above him were dazzling, and he came back to his senses. Then he noticed Reygadas and Wes Anderson getting up, smiling and hugging the two people.

"Li, you may be the chief seal of the Cannes jury in two years. Then open the back door for me."

Wes Anderson made a joke.

Lee Sung-yew then strode onto the stage and took the trophy from Almodóvar.

"Li, you are the pride of this era."

Almodovar said something and stepped aside.

Lee Sheung Yew stood alone in the center of the stage.

Bright light, the audience's applause wave after wave, getting louder and louder.

The trophy in his hand is not very big, about the size of an adult's hand. It has a golden palm leaf embedded in the glass and weighs less than half a kilogram.

He held the trophy as if he had seen the scene a year ago.

When "1937" won the award, he stood on the stage with Terrence Malick, the director of "The Tree of Life."

And now he is the only one standing here.

This is a completely different feeling. Standing here with two people, he feels a little guilty. Standing here alone, he feels much more at ease.

He nodded, "Thank you to all the creators of "Parasite", you are my close partners.

Thank you to the enthusiastic audiences from all over the world for giving this film high praise and giving me strength.

Thank you to the organizers and friends of the jury.

I will make more good movies.

I hope I will have the opportunity to stand here again in the future and let’s meet in Cannes. "

(End of this chapter)