During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 343 Capturing the Lion My Girl
Many film festivals around the world have special commemorative awards.

Berlin's Alfred Bauer Silver Bear, for example, commemorates the festival's first president.

Venice is no exception, and what is being awarded at this time is such a special award.

"The winners of the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Newcomer are: Shota Sometani and Tomi Nikaido for "Mediocre", congratulations!"

This award was established in memory of the outstanding Italian actor, Marcello Mastroianni.

This actor was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor three times and was an extremely outstanding actor in the world of cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.

This award, also known as the Emerging Actor Award, aims to promote young actors. The meaning of encouragement is greater than honor.

In contrast, the Luigi De Laurentiis Award, also known as the Emerging Director Award, was awarded to Italy's emerging director, Guido Lombardi.

Soon, the awards came to the main competition unit.

"Brother." Liu Yifei was obviously nervous at this time.

"Yifei, relax."

Wei Jin took the girl's slightly sweaty little hand with his back. He was quite confident about this trip to Venice.

The three major European venues all have their own event catalogues, and Wisney has four major venues, namely International Events Events, Italian Events Events, ICS Events Events and Chinese Events Events.

These journals will publish a special issue every day during the festival, summarizing and evaluating the films screened the previous day.

Like Cannes, Venice’s venue score is 4 points out of 3, and generally a score above is considered a high score.

The score of "Breaking Drummer" is as high as 3.1 points, which is considered the best among the 24 films shortlisted for the main competition this year.

Although he was invited to participate in the closing ceremony, it is still unclear whether it will be the actor award or the director award, but Wei Jin believes that his contribution to the film must be greater than that of the two actors.

After the winners delivered their speeches, the presenting guests took to the stage again.

"The winners of the Best Screenplay Award are: Yorgos Lanthimos, Artemis Felipe, "Alps", congratulations!"

There was applause, and the next thing to be awarded was the Best Actress Award.

Wei Jin clearly felt that the crew of "Sister Tao" across the aisle were getting nervous. Both Ms. Luo Lan and Qin Hailu were qualified to compete for this award.

Even Xiao Taohong, who was directly in front of the crew of "A Crowd of People", began to look solemn. Although according to the role, it was difficult for her to have a chance, but what if?
The tense atmosphere did not last long. As the award presenters opened the envelope, the suspense was finally revealed.

"The winner of the Volpi Cup Award for Best Actress is: Luo Lan, "Sister Tao", congratulations!"

With a bang, all the Chinese-language filmmakers present stood up and applauded. This is the first Chinese-language film to win the grand prize today, and the winner is an old artist over 70 years old, who deserves this respect.

I saw Ms. Luo Lan, with a blush on her old face. Xu Anhua, Liu Tianwang, Qin Hailu and others from the crew also hugged her.

Wei Jin was also very happy. After all, it was a movie produced by Jiahe. To win such a grand prize would bring considerable benefits.

Previously, the copyright sale of "Sister Tao" was not smooth. Wei Jin told Xu Anhua not to worry. Now that he has won the award, the value is probably going to increase significantly.

As Ms. Luo Lan took the stage to deliver her acceptance speech, it was Bai Yu and Wang Jinsong's turn to become nervous.

Wei Jin clearly felt that the smiles on their faces were stiff, and their legs under their suits began to tremble slightly.

He glanced at Liu Tianwang not far to the right and Chen Jianbing diagonally in front. The expressions on their faces were also very serious.

For an actor, being one of the top three actors in Europe and winning an Oscar is definitely the highest honor.

"Winning the Volpi Trophy for Best Actor: Michael Fassbender, Shame, congratulations!"

As the voices of the award-giving guests echoed in the venue, Bai Yu and Wang Jinsong's energy began to leak out, visible to the naked eye.

However, the two of them soon adjusted. Bai Yu was still a student after all, and maybe he didn't have much hope. Wang Jinsong was an old artist and had much stronger mental endurance.

At this moment, Liu Yifei's face became excited, and her hand holding Wei Jin became sweatier and harder.

Because this means that Wei Jin is very likely to win the Best Director, the Jury Prize or one of the Golden Lions!
After all, if you invite the crew to participate in the closing ceremony, there must usually be a reward, otherwise it would be too offending.

Similarly, the rest of the crew of "Big Crowd" also reacted and all looked at the director.

At this time, the actor's speech on stage has ended, the awards are still continuing, and the three most important awards are about to be announced.

"The winner of the Silver Lion Award for Best Director is: Cai Shangjun, "People Are Kind", congratulations!"

Not myself!

There was a ripple in Wei Jin's originally calm heart. Could it be that his first attack on the Golden Lion of Venice was about to succeed?

After recovering his thoughts, Wei Jin stood up and applauded.

"Director Cai, congratulations!"

"thanks, thanks"

It can be seen that Cai Shangjun was very happy. After hugging everyone on the crew one by one, he walked onto the stage.

After a short speech, Cai Shangjun walked back to his seat holding the Silver Lion trophy. At this time, on the stage, the award presenters were already opening the envelope of the list of the next award.

Liu Yifei's face was now flushed, and her small hands grasped Wei Jin's arm tightly.

“Winner of the Grand Jury Prize, Silver Lion, is Emmanuelle Criales, ‘Inland’.”

With a bang, Wei Jin's mind was a little down, and only the Golden Lion was left. Is he really going to win the Grand Slam? Or maybe the Venice official won’t give him a single award? Completely offend yourself?

All the Chinese film crews at the scene also focused on the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Is the fourth European Grand Slam in history about to be born?
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Unfortunately, the award presenter could not hear the thoughts of everyone present, and he continued.

".And, Wei Jin, "Exploding Drummer", congratulations to both of you!"

The sound that resounded in the empty movie palace stunned everyone in the audience.

"The jury award was for a double-yolked egg?"

King Liu Tian murmured to himself, then realized what he was doing and stood up to applaud.

Other guests in the venue also reacted and applauded in unison. No matter what, the Silver Lion Award from the jury is worthy of congratulations.

"Brother, congratulations. You won the jury award for the first time. You will definitely be able to do it next time."

Although she was a little disappointed compared to before, Liu Yifei immediately became happy again. Not everyone can get the Silver Lion.

Bai Yu and Wang Jinsong also stood up to congratulate, and the crews of "Sister Tao" and "Big Crowd" also opened their mouths to congratulate. "thank you all."

With a smile on his face, Wei Jin stood up and hugged everyone on the crew one by one. Then he straightened the hem of his suit and strode towards the stage with confident steps.

"Director Wei is getting closer and closer to the Grand Slam. It's really hard to imagine that he is only 28 years old."

Xu Anhua had a smile on his face, but his tone was a little emotional. Wei Jin was too young. Although he failed to complete the Grand Slam feat this time, what about in a few years?

"Yes, Director Wei is like a miracle, he can always bring surprises to people."

King Liu Tian, ​​Qin Hailu and others also had smiles on their faces. They considered themselves to have good relations with Wei Jin and were sincerely happy for their friends.

After the previous winner finished speaking, Wei Jin hugged the award guest, director, screenwriter, and producer from North America, Todd Haynes, and took the Silver Lion trophy from his hand.

By this time, Wei Jin's mood had calmed down.

"Praise to Venice!"

Wei Jin raised the Silver Lion trophy above his head with one hand, glanced across the audience, and began his first Venice acceptance speech.

"I have participated in many film festivals since my debut in 03, but this is my first time at the Venice Film Festival. I would like to thank the film festival and the jury for recognizing me!
As you may all know, I have completed my journey to win the Palme d'Or and the Golden Bear, and I am eagerly looking forward to becoming the fourth filmmaker in history to win the Grand Slam.

Although I didn't make it this time, just like the idea expressed in "Exploding Drummer", if it's just love, then let it go and do your best, nothing else!

I will stick to this dream like the protagonist. The Golden Lion Trophy is my next goal! "

Wei Jin's words caused the audience to burst into thunderous applause. He won the Jury Silver Lion Award in his first appearance in Venice. For him, the Grand Slam may not be far away.

"Thank you to all the crew members, Lao Chen, you are an excellent producer. We have supported you all the way since Berlin. Thank you all these years."

Chen Zhiming, who was approaching the age of knowing his destiny, recalled the scenes since he met Wei Jin, and his eyes were moved. He knew that he was not a qualified manager, but a loyal executor at best.

"Thank you Bai Yu and Wang Jinsong for your superb performances, which made the movie more vivid. I also learned a lot from you.

Thank you to my mentor Tian Zhuangzhuang for always guiding me; thank you to my alma mater Nortel for cultivating me; thank you to my motherland for supporting a peaceful and prosperous age so that filmmakers like me can create without distractions.

In addition, I would also like to thank Crystal. Although you have very few roles in the movie, there is no doubt that you are my girl! "

Wei Jin's double entendre aroused whistles and kind laughter from the audience, and Liu Yifei's pretty face turned red all the way to her ears.

She really didn't expect Wei Jin to be so bold, but her heart was full of sweetness, and her beautiful eyes looking at the center of the stage seemed to be dripping with water.

"Finally, thank you and praise Venice. See you next time, I want to capture the golden lion! Thank you!"

Returning to her position, the little girl hugged Wei Jin tightly, as if she wanted to vent all the turbulent emotions in her heart.

After a while, Liu Yifei happily took the little lion and played with it carefully. As for who the Golden Lion Award was awarded to, she didn't care at all -
By the time the awards ceremony ended, it was already late at night in Venice.

Domestic time, it happens to be morning.

Nortel's response was the fastest. After all, the teacher Wang Jinsong was at the scene. After receiving the news, he immediately pulled up the banner:
"Warm congratulations to Wei Jin, an outstanding graduate of our school's 02 Directing Department, for winning the Silver Lion Award at the 68th Venice International Film Festival Jury Award!"

Thanks to the development of the Internet, global message synchronization is now very efficient.

A large amount of news from the film festival is transmitted back almost simultaneously, not much slower than Nortel.

"At the Venice Film Festival, Chinese-language films showed their allure, with three out of five winning three Silver Lions!"

"Xiangjiang's 77-year-old actress Luo Lan won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for "Sister Peach" and became the oldest Venice Best Actress in history!"

"Rising director Cai Shangjun won the Silver Bear Award for Best Director in Venice for "The Crowd"!"

Although there are many reports on other Chinese-language films, the news about Wei and Jin received the most attention and attention from the media, and almost all of the headlines were about him.

“‘Breaking Drummer’ won the Silver Lion, the Grand Jury Prize, and Director Wei Jin became the youngest Silver Lion director in China.”

"The great director Wei Jin missed the Golden Lion, and his Grand Slam journey has not yet been completed!"

"28-year-old Wei Jin: I'm still young, come again next time!"

"At the award ceremony, Wei Jin expressed his love for Liu Yifei. Good things may be coming soon for the two of them!"

While netizens sent their blessings, they also started talking about it.

Immortal Qi Lingkong: "It's such a pity, it was just a little bit close, a grand slam."

Sakura Dream: "Chinese-language films are awesome, with best actress, best director, and the jury award. They almost won this year's Venice."

Yu Sheng was speechless: "Wei and Jin are really awesome. Liu Yifei was also won. The top three in Europe and the Oscar are really equal."

I am Bluetooth: "Woo woo woo, even though I am mentally prepared, my Ling'er"

Will Bi work overtime: "If it is Wei Jin, I am willing to let go, Ling'er, Xiao Longnu, Miss Wang, Lu Xueqi, I wish you happiness, woo woo woo~~~~"
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At the awards banquet, several film crews from China gathered together, and Chief Jia, as the jury chairman of the Horizon Unit, also came to join in with everyone.

It is truly spectacular to have so many Chinese people gather at the closing ceremony dinner of a film festival.

"Director Wei, you have rich experience in participating in international film festivals. Tell me, where did I lose?"

Liu Tianwang had regret in his eyes, and he also pursued awards.

"Brother Hua, there is no way to say anything about the film festival. No one can be sure of being shortlisted based on ability and winning based on luck."

Liu Tianwang fell silent after hearing this. He has always hoped to prove his acting skills and let the public have an impression of him. From a king to an actor, this time should be his best opportunity. What a pity.
But then he thought that Wei Jin had personally won the Berlin Best Actor. Liu Tianwang's eyes lit up and he said in a sincere tone.

"Director Wei, if you make another award-winning film and have a suitable role, please consider me. I am willing to pay 0%."

As soon as these words came out, Liu Yifei, Bai Yu, Qin Hailu and others were stunned.

You know, Liu Tianwang's salary is not low. According to the current market, 1500 million is the starting price.

Wei Jin did not expect that King Liu Tian was so determined. It seemed that this defeat made him very sad.

"Brother Hua, don't worry. If there is a role suitable for you, I will give it priority."

Wei Jin was not fooling. He really had several scripts in his mind that were suitable for Liu Tianwang, but he still had to find a qualified tool to do it.

After the dinner, Liu Yifei couldn't wait to drag Wei Jin back to the hotel and presented her perfect body with enthusiasm.

That night, the three routes of Wei and Jin opened together and tasted the taste of heaven.
(End of this chapter)