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Chapter 45 Win the Palme d’Or! (Please read~)

At night, in a family hotel in Cannes, Chen Shiping rubbed his swollen temples and felt that he could no longer tell the difference between east, west and north.

In the public relations living room of the family hotel, Liu Xiaoqing came out of the kitchen with a cup of black tea.

"Have a cup of tea. It's a pity that there is nothing. Otherwise, I will make you a hangover soup."

Chen Shiping took the tea and took a sip, feeling that his stomach felt much warmer.

Liu Xiaoqing sat across from Chen Shiping and said with some self-blame: "You have worked hard these past few days, but we have not been able to help you."

"I'm a producer, so this is what I should do." Chen Shiping breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "But publicity is really good these days. The opening film is ours."

As soon as these words came out, several people looked at Chen Shiping in surprise. They didn't expect that he had even managed the opening ceremony and premiere.

"This is the first time for a Chinese film to premiere at the opening ceremony of Cannes." Tian Chongchang said with emotion: "Even if it doesn't win the award, it is worth remembering."

"This is the condition between me and the film company, otherwise it wouldn't be so easy." Chen Shiping rolled his eyes again and said, "Don't say anything depressing. Why am I here if you don't get an award?"

Tian Cangbang smiled awkwardly, he was just making an analogy.

Jiang Wen frowned and said, "I've heard from others these days that Cannes sometimes gets upsets, and it's hard for the media to influence the jury."

Another one came to pour cold water on them, Liu Xiaoqing secretly pinched Jiang Wen, and felt a little angry with Tian Cangbang and Jiang Wen. The two grown men could not help, but they were still saying things that affected morale.

People are so popular. I used to think that Jiang Wen was a lot better than Chen Guojun, but now it seems that he is still far from being as good as Chen Shiping.

Liu Xiaoqing didn't know for a moment whether his vision was good or bad.

After hearing Jiang Wen's words, Chen Shiping was not excited. He glanced at him and asked, "Do you know about Cannes? Have you studied the trends in Cannes in recent years?"

Jiang Wen was stunned for a moment and shook his head: "I have been with Xiao Qing these days."

Jiang Wen didn't say anything else. He had been playing around these days and had no time to study Cannes. Some of the news he knew was just hearsay.

Liu Xiaoqing couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. He knew that he went out to play every day, so why did he say such a thing.

"Don't worry, going out for fun is also a means of publicity." Chen Shiping rubbed his temples and said, "Cannes has had a strong political atmosphere in recent years. I only love social themes. The gap between rich and poor, social ills, political issues, etc. are all Cannes' favorites. .”

After Chen Shiping finished speaking, he looked at the silent Tian Chongbang and added: "And I highly recommend films with a strong personal style."

In the 1980s, the world structure was undergoing dramatic changes. The Cold War was coming to an end. The big countries in the East were opening up, and great changes were also taking place in Eastern and Western Europe.

In such a sensitive and special era, the aesthetics of the Cannes Film Festival are also changing. From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, Cannes loved this type of film.

As for Cannes, in the late 1990s, it began to compromise all the way, and in the end it compromised towards the market, and even actively invited popular celebrities to participate in the red carpet.

After Chen Shiping finished explaining, Jiang Wen still asked in confusion: "Then how do we influence the jury? We have never had contact with the judges until now."

"Judges are also human beings, and they will also be disturbed by public opinion." Chen Shiping explained patiently: "Xu Sanguan is in line with Cannes' aesthetics, and there are so many reports and discussions, they will be affected invisibly."

Tian Chuangchuang suddenly thought that the many novels he had sent out had indeed aroused discussions among many people and would invisibly affect the judges.

"That's it?" Jiang Wen asked puzzledly.

Chen Shiping said a little irritably: "That's it, if you don't know what to think about it yourself, you can't find a more suitable film to win the award this time than Xu Sanguan.

Go to bed early today and dress nicely for the red carpet tomorrow. "

After saying that, Chen Shiping went upstairs to rest. He was busy promoting public relations outside and had to explain himself in front of his own people. It was really tiring.

After Chen Shiping went upstairs, Liu Xiaoqing turned to look at Jiang Wen and asked, "Why do you have so many questions?"

"Huh?" Jiang Wen looked at Liu Xiaoqing doubtfully and said, "I'm worried about whether I can win the prize."

Liu Xiaoqing said angrily: "If you're worried, just go and help. What's the use of questioning Shi Ping here? In your opinion, he has done so much in vain? It's obvious to you."

Jiang Wen: "." It's not okay to ask, have you changed your mind? Liu Xiaoqing was angry and looked at Tian Cangbang again. Seeing that Tian Cangbang was targeting him, he quickly stood up and said that he was going to rest and run away as soon as possible to avoid being scolded.

Before the Cannes opening ceremony was about to begin the next day, Chen Shiping put on a high-end suit sent by Liu Xiaoqing.

Thank you rich sister! Chen Shiping touched the material of the suit and secretly sighed that you get what you pay for.

Jiang Wen looked at Chen Shiping's suit with some amusement. It was twice as expensive as the suit he was wearing.

Liu Xiaoqing looked at Chen Shiping who was wearing a suit and said, "You are so handsome. You should become an actor."

"I don't have the talent to rely on my reputation to make a living, so it would be better to be a producer." Chen Shiping said and glanced at Jiang Wen.

Jiang Wen: "???" What do you mean!

The opening ceremony will begin soon, without further ado, the curtain officially begins!

On the red carpet in Cannes, countless flashlights were shining. Chen Shiping led Liu Xiaoqing and others to sit at the front, enjoying everyone's attention.

In less than a week, Chen Shiping became a well-known filmmaker in Cannes. All the reporters were generous with their own film and clicked their cameras like crazy.

Chen Shiping kept this moment firmly in mind. This was the beginning of his journey to glory.

After entering the venue, a series of opening speeches ended, and the opening video officially started playing.

When Chen Shiping saw his name appearing on the big screen in Cannes, he suddenly felt that all his previous efforts were worth it.

The movie played slowly, and the story on the screen touched everyone. When the movie ended, the entire venue burst into lasting applause!

The entire Cannes applauded Chen Shiping's work for three minutes!

With everyone's attention, Chen Shiping bowed slightly and left the venue without any surprise.

At the closing ceremony twelve days later, he will stand on the stage holding the Palme d'Or trophy and enjoy the applause!

The film festival officially started, and Chen Shiping's films were arranged by the organizers for the best screening time and the best exhibition hall.

On the day of the screening, the exhibition hall was full, and many viewers strongly requested the organizer to add another show after watching the show.

As the chairman of the jury, Wim Wenders also took the initiative to show up to support Chen Shiping. When asked by reporters, he made no secret that he was a fan of Chen Shiping's books and also liked the movie Blood Dealer very much.

This is like a signal. All reporters are keenly aware that the Palme d'Or this year is none other than Chen Shiping.

Among the opening films at Cannes in so many years, the proportion of winning the Palme d'Or is very high. Now the chairman of the jury is also sending this signal. It is almost certain that Chen Shiping will win the award!

Countless filmmakers began writing film reviews on this night and predicting the winners of the Cannes Film Festival.

Chen Shiping's name has completely spread in the international film industry. Almost all filmmakers know that there is an independent producer in China who swept Cannes with his own works!

Twelve days passed very quickly, and the closing ceremony was here in a blink of an eye.

Chen Shiping sat in the audience and listened to the host's opening speech, and began to feel nervous.

After returning to China, whether he goes to see Chen Hong or Chen Hong comes to see him is tonight!

Soon after the small prizes were drawn, it was the big prize's turn.

"At the 42nd Cannes Film Festival, the winner of the Best Actor is Jiang Wen from "Blood Dealer"!"

With the appearance of the Best Actor, the blood dealer's name was mentioned for the first time at the awards ceremony!

The first Chinese Cannes Best Actor was born at this moment!

There was warm applause in the field, and everyone knew that the name Blood Dealer would continue to appear!

Jiang Wen was so excited that he couldn't speak at this time, and his eyes looking at Chen Shiping were full of gratitude!

Thanks to my big brother Shiping for sending me the Cannes Best Actor!

Chen Shiping smiled as he watched Jiang Wen deliver his speech on stage, and began to look forward to the final Palme d'Or!

"At the 42nd Cannes Film Festival, the jury prizes were awarded to "Sex, Lies and Videotape" and "Cinema Paradiso"!"

"Blood Dealer" did not appear in the Jury Prize, and all the awards were left was the Palme d'Or!

Chen Shiping has already started to sort out his clothes and prepare to go on stage to receive the award.

"The 42nd Cannes Film Festival won the best film for "Blood Dealer"!"

(End of this chapter)