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Chapter 469 Fierce Confrontation【Please subscribe】

On May 5, there are only three hours left until the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the 25nd Cannes Film Festival.

Sun Yi and Liu Yifei came to the hotel's banquet hall.

At this time, there were already many people dining here, and they all knew that the awards ceremony would be held in the evening. It was just a good time to eat something in advance, so that you would not be hungry or too full, which would affect your appearance.

You can also drink as much water as possible. After three hours, everyone who should go out has gone out.

In the restaurant, the two unexpectedly met Shu Qi, who was also here to dine.

"Director Sun, I like your movie very much. I think it was very well done."

"Thank you Miss Shu Qi."

“When I return to my country, I’ll keep in touch.”

"sure."

Shu Qi only chatted briefly with Sun Yi and left.

After she left, Liu Yifei began to look at Sun Yi with a strange look.

There is inquiry and excitement.

Don't think too much, it's not that you suspect Shu Qi and Sun Yi are having an affair, but...

"Brother, what does she mean? Are you going to win a prize?"

Sun Yi thought about it for a while. As a judge, Shu Qi's sudden appearance was definitely not without reason, but it was probably impossible to say that he was definitely going to win the prize.

"Probably not. She is just one of the judges and has the right to vote, but the final result depends on the chairman of the jury. No one knows until the last moment of the lottery draw."

"Ah~"

Liu Yifei was a little disappointed, then she curled her lips and said, "Then why are you doing this all of a sudden? I'm so excited."

Sun Yi chuckled and shook his head.

"Not at all."

"How to say?"

"If I'm not wrong, she is here to make a sale and prove that she voted for me in the final selection."

"Oh~ That's it."

So is Shu Qi thinking so?

It really is.

From the moment she learned that she had become a member of the jury for the main competition unit of this year's Cannes Film Festival, she knew exactly how valuable her vote was.

Don’t think that the judges are all selfless.

Judges are also human beings first.

Everyone has their own personal preferences or needs.

At first, her favorite movie was "Making Woodstock" directed by Li Yin.

After all, they are both from Wanwan, a native of their hometown, and Li Yin is an internationally renowned director who has proven himself many times. There is no doubt that he will not avoid relatives while favoring talents.

But during the film screening, it was obvious that the film was not popular enough. In other words, if she insisted on voting, it would be no different from abstaining, because among the nine judges, she was the only one paying attention to the film.

At this moment, Sun Yi's "Untouchable" unexpectedly became popular, and it became increasingly uncontrollable.

She immediately realized that this might be another opportunity.

Just last night, during the last closed-door meeting of the entire jury, she did not expect that "The Intouchables", which has been well received by the media and fans, would have an equally bumpy road to promotion.

Back to last night.

Shu Qi nominated "The Intouchables", and the Italian judge Aisha, who is also an actress, expressed her approval. Originally she thought her opponent would be Quentin Quentin's "Inglourious Basterds", but another movie "The White Ribbon" happened to come out

One of the judges, director Lee Cangdong from South Korea, expressed his opposition:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I think "The White Ribbon" is the most perfect work in Cannes this year. It is about sin and pain, a critique of patriarchal oppression and an exploration of the evil nature of human beings. It will bring Nazi Germany to the forefront. The childhood of that generation was expressed directly through the lens, rejecting grand narratives and telling the origin of a kind of national pain."

Director Li Cangdong's speech was approved by the other three judges.

The situation suddenly became bizarre. Except for the chairman, 4 of the eight judges present chose "White Ribbon", 2 chose "Untouchable", and 2 chose "Inglourious Basterds".

Logically speaking, with this result, "White Ribbon" should be declared the winner. After all, it was recognized by half of the judges.

But the female judge from the United States, actress Robin Wright, expressed strong protest.

"I object. This movie is a bunch of bullshit. There is not a single good person in the whole movie, and even all the children are evil. It is about the childhood of Nazis, but the children are innocent, and it is not their fault. What’s on my body is that shitty era and shitty political party.”

"We have apologized for the mistakes of the previous generation, paid the due price and always keep it in mind, but even so, we will be nailed to the pillar of shame forever and whipped repeatedly. Now, even our children Haven’t you let them go yet?”

"This film has sinister intentions and was forcibly fabricated for the sake of so-called political correctness. I think it is an insult to the art of cinema to choose such a film at the very inclusive Cannes Film Festival."

At the end of the sentence, Robin Wright even slammed the table excitedly.

Many people may be unfamiliar with her, but when it comes to a character, everyone will be very familiar with her.

The heroine Jenny in "Forrest Gump" was played by her, and she herself is of German descent.

Li Cangdong was speechless.

He was really right. He chose this movie because of political correctness.

In Cannes, the probability of winning for political reflection and social criticism films is very high. This was the case in the past and still is now.

Do not believe?

Take a look at the award-winning films since the new century. Almost 2/3 are films like this:

2002年的《钢琴家》讲纳粹、2003年的《大象》讲校园暴力、2004年的《华氏911》讲伊战、2006年的《风吹麦浪》讲爱尔兰独立战争、2007年的《四月三周两天》讲堕胎、2008年的《课堂风云》讲移民。

Basically.

But there are also shining points of human beings in these films, but this "White Ribbon" really went too far. Not only adults, but also children were labeled as evil. In order to win the award, they really went too far. .

The scene in the conference room was awkward for a moment. At this time, Isabel, the chairman of the jury, stood up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as the chairman of this year's jury, I once again elaborate on my personal views. Regarding the so-called political correctness, I am not the reason for the selection. The only criterion is the movie. Please be careful in your selection. When the time comes, don’t mix in other things and make the choice you think is the right one.”

"I think what I said has been made very clear. It's getting late. Only the results of our main competition unit have not yet been announced. It's time to make a decision. Now, I will name the film. Everyone, agree. Please raise your hands."

""White Ribbon""

Li Cangdong still wanted to raise his hand, but saw that the other three judges who had just agreed with him remained motionless. They raised half of their arms and put them back again.

This time, no one chose it.

""shameless bastard""

Brush, raised 4 arms.

""untouchable""

Brushes, the same 4.

4V4, tie!

What is very dramatic is that the four male judges present all chose "Inglourious Basterds" without exception, while the other four female judges all chose "The Intouchables".

Isabel looked around at the eight judges in the conference room, moved her lips slightly, and picked up a beautiful envelope on the table.

"Well, it seems that the final choice is in my hands."

　I'm really sorry, I haven't finished writing, I can't finish it.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)