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Chapter 439: Oscar nominee?
At the moment when the Golden Bear Award was announced, when Diao Yinan heard the name of the director's film being read out, he clenched his fists.

When he took the stage to receive the award, his first words were:

"It seems that I will never wake up from this dream."

Having said that, I believe no one understands how short the duration of the bright fireworks in the night sky is.

What's more, it's still a bunch of fireworks blooming in the daytime
At this Berlin Film Festival, Chinese-language films are extremely popular.

First, the director of "Massage" Lou Ye and the blind female lead received the Best Artistic Contribution Award.

Furthermore, "Fireworks in the Day" directed by Diao Yinan bloomed in Berlin. In addition to winning the Golden Bear Award for Best Film at the 64th Berlin Film Festival, it also gave starring Liao Fan the best actor throne.

This is also the first Chinese actor in Berlin.

So far, Chinese actors have achieved the "Grand Slam" of Best Actor and Best Actress at the three major European film festivals.

The young Diao Yinan has written new glory for Chinese films and became the biggest surprise of this Berlin Film Festival.

You could say that he has an "international style", and indeed he does.

Because the media reputation of "Fireworks in the Day" is not the best, the program score is only 2.3 points (out of 4 points).

But the problem is that "No Man's Land" also has an "international style", and the combination of western + noir can also be regarded as an alternative among Chinese movies.

After all, it is ultimately people who judge.

However, some of the contents of Oscar's gift bag had been delivered to the address given by Li Mu in advance.

The Oscars are still more than half a month away.

After a chaotic battle, "Beijing Love Story", which had the most intense cast and promotion, unexpectedly reached the top spot, surpassing 3 million yuan in 2 days.

Li Mu smiled lightly and said that he had asked "No Man's Land" to go to Berlin in advance, but still didn't get it. This may be a bit of luck.

"It's unscientific. How come "Fireworks in the Day" can win two gold and silver bears, but my "No Man's Land" didn't even give a consolation prize last year?"

The comments from the well-known film magazine "Hollywood Reporter" are quite convincing:
"It is innovative and pays homage to classic Hollywood noir films. This kind of subject matter and style is quite rare in contemporary Chinese films."

As soon as the news of the awards came out, some media didn't even react.

The awards of the three major film festivals are sometimes related to the tastes of the judges.

The problem is that "No Man's Land" is the same, just in a different place.

"Maybe it's a little less lucky."

If you think that the Golden Bear Award is a political film festival, that's why "Fireworks in the Day" won the award. The filming location was so chaotic, the police were killed, and the noodles were eaten with creepy things.

The results of this year’s Lover Film Festival are also out, with a total of 7 new films squeezed into the film period.

Values ​​range from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

However, "Fireworks of the Day" abruptly opened a gap, defeated "Boyhood" and won the Golden Bear.

At this time, it was Ning Hao's turn to wonder.

Richard's new film "Boyhood", which he has been filming for 12 years, has been the most popular. After the film premiered, some reporters started betting on "Boyhood" to win the Golden Bear.

Distinctive Assets, a Los Angeles-based marketing firm, has been handing out unofficial gifts to Oscar attendees since 2002.

Nominees in the four major acting categories and the Best Director award, as well as award guests, can receive gifts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

In fact, this is a disguised advertising and marketing method. After all, these people are celebrities.

This year's gift pack, media has revealed, will be worth approximately $126.

It has shrunk a bit from previous years.

"What's the gift this year?"

Liu Yifei asked with interest, these gifts are sometimes very interesting.

For example, some travel springs, hair care, anti-aging treatments, some branded cosmetics, plastic surgery coupons, coconut water, etc.

Anyway, there is nothing it can’t deliver except what you can’t think of.

Of course, don’t expect him to send you some right stuff, because in the end it’s the advertisers who pay.

"Emm, let me take a look."

Li Mu opened the suitcase full of gifts.

There were all kinds of gifts everywhere. Li Mu picked up these things and talked to Liu Yifei.

"They are all useless things."

Liu Yifei complained.

"No." Li Mu found a well-packaged envelope, opened it and looked at it, "There seems to be a travel holiday gift package worth US$4."

“Travel to a 10-acre estate in Canada called Lifestyle and a $9 three-night stay in a restored lighthouse in Italy.”

Li Mu read out the introduction along the way, and then looked down at the suitcase. He finally understood why the suitcase was used to carry these things.

Since the most expensive gift in the package is the trip, this is the perfect opportunity to show off the gift suitcase to the celebrity.

"This advertisement is quite good."

Li Mu smiled because Li Mu found two photos of vehicles in the envelope. Yes, there are two new cars available for test drives at the estate, another advertisement.

And the cars are not cheap, Shelby and McLaren’s new cars.

As long as these people choose which one they like during the test drive and buy it back, it will be a big profit for the brand.

"Then we have to go."

Liu Yifei is eager to travel to various places with the people she likes. It is a very romantic thing.

"Okay, I'll find some time to rest for a few days after I finish filming "Jurassic World."

Li Mu nodded.

Obviously, the marketing of this kind of gift package is a great success.

However, in addition to the Oscar gift package, the Oscars' recent "canvassing" battle can be said to be very serious.

Even though Li Mu has stayed away from public relations and is working hard on directing plays in New Orleans, he still receives many calls from people.

"Every PR season is like this, and everyone can't stop criticizing it."

Seeing Li Mu put down his phone with a helpless smile, Bryce shrugged.

She has never seen this kind of thing since she was a child, because her father is a great director and once won the Oscar for Best Director with "A Beautiful Mind".

"A complete shady story"

Chris Pratt still doesn’t quite understand and is still complaining wildly.

"There is an old saying in China that where there are people, there will be rivers and lakes. Likewise, where there is selection, there will be canvassing. Criticizing canvassing itself is meaningless."

Li Mu has seen clearly that like any award ceremony, the Oscars, which is packaged as "high-end" with wine and feasts, red carpets and beauties, jokes and applause, also has its "hidden rules."

"Canvassing votes" can also be regarded as one of the "hidden rules".

It is the game of forces behind these "hidden rules" that produces the so-called "big hits" and "upsets" and sends each statuette to where it "should go."

However, the canvassing for votes cannot be done too much, otherwise it will be like the theme song of "Lonely But Not Alone". It had a chance to be nominated for the "Best Original Song" at this year's Oscars, but before the final round of voting, this song But was disqualified from nomination.

The reason is that it violates the Oscar rule that "individuals are not allowed to solicit votes directly from the judges."

Its composer is a former director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Oscar "sponsor" and a current member of the Music Executive Committee. As a result, he sent a "canvassing" email to some members of his committee before the final decision on the nomination.

"Well, I haven't had a chance to get into the Oscars anyway."

Chris Pratt doesn't matter either.

"There will be a chance. After all, you are the man who made "Jurassic World."

Li Mu smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Oh, Lee, I find your speech particularly passionate."

When Chris Pratt was told this by Li Mu, he immediately felt energized. No actor in Hollywood could refuse the temptation of an Oscar.

"Of course you won't get it if you film "Jurassic". After all, on the surface you are the leading actor, but in fact the dinosaurs being created in the special effects are the leading actors, and the awards are also given to them."

Li Mu joked.

"Li, aren't you the best director at the Oscar? It shouldn't be difficult to find a movie that will support me as the best actor."

Chris Pratt rubbed his hands obscenely, "I'm not asking too much, not even the Oscars, but the three major film festivals can barely accept it."

"Go away and return the three movie kings."

Li Mu lightly kicked over, but was quickly dodged.

Bryce looked at this scene with envy. She also wanted to have such a good relationship with the director, but it was far from as natural as Chris Pratt.

This may be the reason why the other party can go from a tramp to the protagonist of "Jurassic World".

On the morning of the 27th, the United States had just entered the Oscar context, and the red carpet at the entrance of the Dolby Theater was slowly opening.

March 3 is less than a week away, and the new Oscars will be held on this day, and the awards ceremony still looks calm.

There were no overwhelming movie posters and brochures as expected, and no reporters who had already arrived to check out the spots with their equipment.

As I hurriedly walked through the streets and in the cafes, no one was discussing this year's Oscar-nominated films, as if it was all very far away.

However, on major social media, film critics have already collectively flooded the screen.

Although predicting the winners of an award show is a slightly ridiculous thing.

But in the face of many reliable clues, how can they, who are eager to pick up two magnifying glasses, give up such an opportunity and let fans "comment, repost, and like" for their great and dedicated spirit?

Anyway, Li Mu has seen dozens of media predictions recently.

The logic verification of each article seems to be so tight that it can be explored.

Of course, the happiest person is Leonardo.

Because just as the 2014 Oscar winners were about to be announced, the American CNN news network broadcast a video of "The base of the statuette has Leonardo's name engraved on it" and sparked heated discussions.

It is even rumored that he has been tipped to win this year's Best Actor.

(End of this chapter)