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Chapter 581: The Living Legend on Conferred God Night

Sometimes Wei Jin has to admit that any award ceremony is a matter of human relations.

For example, the 82-year-old Italian actress, Irina Corta, is standing on the stage.

Wei Jin doesn't think her performance in "The Flower of Palermo" is better than that of Mrs. Coen.

But there is no way. On the one hand, he is a local and has natural advantages. On the other hand, this old man started performing in stage plays at the age of 16 and only started to appear on the big screen after he was 60.

This movie may be the last one in her life, and the jury must consider it carefully.

The award won by this elderly woman also broke the record set by Ms. Luo Lan two years ago, raising the age of the Venice Film Festival actress by several years.

However, perhaps because she was too excited, the thin old woman almost couldn't hold the trophy when she received it, and she staggered. Fortunately, the host supported her, so no accident happened.

During his subsequent speech, the old man's eyes were filled with tears and he couldn't contain his excitement as he spoke.

Everyone watching this scene felt a sense of empathy, and deafening applause followed.

After all, no matter what, having persisted in an industry for more than 60 years is definitely worthy of everyone's respect.

The awards ceremony continued, and finally it came tonight's Best Actor, also known as the Venice Film Festival Best Actor.

As the award presenter came on stage, Wei Jin subconsciously turned around and glanced at Chen Daoming. He saw that he had his hands crossed on his legs, his brows slightly frowned, and was staring at the award presenter on the stage.

David next to him looked as calm and composed as before. He really didn't have much hope of winning the Best Actor award.

Without making everyone wait too long, the award presenter quickly revealed the suspense.

"Winner of the Volpi Cup for Best Actor: Chen Daoming, "Outstanding Citizen", congratulations!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Chinese filmmakers present stood up and applauded.

"The Outstanding Citizen" won two awards in a row, making Chinese-language films the center of attention, and everyone was proud of it.

Chen Daoming, who usually never showed his emotions, couldn't suppress the smile on his face, and his brows were full of joy.

It is no wonder that after Xia Yu won the Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award in 1994, no Chinese person has won this honor for 18 years.

But today, China’s second Venice Film Festival Best Actor was born, and that person is Chen Daoming!

Although he has been indifferent to fame and fortune since his debut, who in the entertainment industry would not be tempted by honors? Especially since he is one of the top three film emperors in Europe, Venice Film Festival?

At this moment, Chen Daoming was extremely grateful that he had decisively accepted the invitation.

Tian Zhuangzhuang was as happy as he was. At this moment, a blush appeared on his old face again, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be smoothed out a lot.

Being able to personally produce a Venice Film Festival Best Actor proves that he is definitely not inferior to others in the field of art films!

Wei Jin was also very happy. For a crew to win two major awards, the script should have at least half of the credit. This was very good news for him.

What's more, "Outstanding Citizens" is a sole production of Shanhe Media, and there are many copyright-related interests.

The previous copyright sales were not smooth, but with the support of two major awards, the value of "Outstanding Citizen" will be greatly increased!
"Teacher Chen, congratulations."

Wei Jin turned around, hugged him and gave him his blessings.

"Thank you."

"Daoming, go up quickly." Tian Zhuangzhuang reminded from the side.

"it is good."

Chen Daoming responded, composed himself, and began to stride towards the stage. The script he had carefully prepared finally came in handy.

As Chen Daoming finished his standard speech, the award ceremony continued.

“Winner of the Silver Lion Award for Best Screenplay.”

When the voice from the podium sounded, the whole place immediately fell silent, and everyone stared at it, including Wei Jin and Liu Yifei.

Because this award is also within the competition scope of "Nomadland".

".Steve Coogan, Philomena, congratulations!"

"call"

Although he didn't win the award, Wei Jin breathed a sigh of relief because it meant that there would be greater chances in the future!
"Brother, don't worry, I believe you will get what you want."

Liu Yifei comforted him softly, holding Wei Jin's hand with a little more force.

"Well, Yifei, let's wait quietly."

At this moment, not only Wei Jin was waiting, but several other crews that had not yet won awards were also waiting quietly.

Who will win the last three grand prizes?

Five minutes later, the acceptance speeches ended and the highlight of this Venice event began.

"Winner of the Silver Lion for Best Director: Alexandros Aranas for Miss Violence, congratulations!"

It's not me! Wei Jin's heartbeat quickened again.

"Wei Jin, don't worry, we can really give it a try this time."

The mentor Tian Zhuangzhuang behind him suddenly spoke up. He could understand Wei Jin's mentality at the moment.

As a teacher, no one wanted Wei Jin to succeed more than him.

"Thanks to the teacher's good words, isn't it almost here?"

Wei Jin curled up the corners of his mouth and stroked the little girl's hand, calming his somewhat excited and nervous mood. This was the most healing method.

Finally, it came to the last two comprehensive awards, and the chairman of the jury in a wheelchair spoke.

"The winners of the Grand Jury Silver Lion are: Gianfranco Rossi, "Rome Beltway" and Tsai Mingliang, "Excursion". Congratulations to both of you!"

When the jury member's voice fell, the scene suddenly became noisy, and many people looked at Wei Jin.

The Grand Jury Prize had a double yolk again. But there was no Wei Jin!
At this moment, the atmosphere at the award ceremony reached its climax.

"Brother, only the Golden Lion is left."

Liu Yifei suppressed her excitement and spoke in a low voice. Mrs. Cohen, David, Chen Xi and others beside her also began to breathe heavily.

"Yeah, I know, I know"

Wei Jin patted the girl's hand gently, trying to keep himself calm. No one could tell what would happen until the last moment.

After calming down, Wei Jin began to applaud. After all, "Outing" was also a Chinese-language production.

Everyone at the scene was applauding, but everyone was more concerned about who would win the Golden Lion Award tonight.

On the stage, Tsai Ming-liang was so excited that he shed tears and even choked up and was unable to speak at one point.

“Thank you to all the filmmakers from around the world for coming together tonight to attend the awards ceremony at the Venice International Film Festival.

Now, I will present the Golden Lion Award for Best Film at this year's Venice International Film Festival."

The chairman of the jury picked up the card sent by the etiquette and slowly opened it:

"The winner of the 70th Venice International Film Festival Golden Lion Award for Best Film is"

At this point, Bernardo Bertolucci, who was over 70 years old, glanced in the direction of Wei Jin with deep eyes.

"Nomadland, Wei Jin, congratulations!"

Bernardo Bertolucci's Italian was translated and echoed in the award ceremony, and the whole audience was silent.

But then, thunderous applause broke out, like a sleeping giant beast waking up from the darkness and starting to roar deafeningly! Everyone knew that at this moment, the fourth European Grand Slam director in film history was born!
Since director Robert Altman achieved all three European Grand Slams in Venice in 1993, 20 years later, another Grand Slam winner was born!

Unlike the other three winners, all of them have passed away. Film and television practitioners around the world can only find their traces in the fragments of history.

And Wei Jin is only thirty years old, he is a living legend!
It is destined to be praised, sung and worshipped by countless film and television practitioners around the world!
A relieved smile appeared on Tian Zhuangzhuang's face, and he clapped his old and slender arms vigorously. He was happy for his students from the bottom of his heart.

Chen Daoming was shocked as he excitedly communicated with the crew members.

At this moment, Wei Jin felt as if an electric current was running along his spine to his brain, causing him to stand up in an instant.

Liu Yifei beside him was as happy as a fool, hugging his neck and dancing gently.

"Brother, it's us, it's us. You did it, you got the Golden Lion! You got the Grand Slam!"

"Wei (Boss), congratulations!" Francis, Chen Xi, and David were all excited.

"Congratulations to us"

Wei Jin looked straight at the podium. The chairman of the jury was also looking at him with a smile. Jiang Wen waved his fist at him from a distance.

Many people at the scene stood up and applauded. This was not enough to express the respect for the fourth Grand Slam winner in film history, even though he was still very young.

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The applause grew louder and louder, echoing throughout the entire Festival Palace!

Turning back, Wei Jin stared at Liu Yifei's delicate face which was filled with joy and excitement, and kissed her hard.

At this moment, no one was urging, no one was disturbing, and the entire scene became a sea of ​​sound!

After a long time, Wei Jin let go of the beauty in his arms, only to see her pretty face, rosy and quite attractive.

"Yifei, I'll go up first."

"Ah."

Liu Yifei nodded, still immersed in excitement and joy.

Walking in the aisle, Wei Jin kept smiling and nodding to the guests who were applauding around him, and the flashlights in the hands of the media at the scene never stopped from beginning to end.

At a distance of just ten meters, Wei Jin was like a new emperor ascending the throne, accepting the worship of the crowd.

On the podium, Wei Jin lowered his head slightly and took the fluttering Golden Lion trophy and the certificate from Bernardo Bertolucci with both hands.

"Congratulations, young man. Now it's up to you."

As he spoke, the old man patted Wei Jin's arm, with undisguised admiration in his eyes.

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."

After a polite greeting, Wei Jin stood in front of the microphone, looked at the crowded audience, took a deep breath, and began his speech today.

"Praise to Venice!"

Wei Jin lifted the heavy golden lion high above his head, causing another sensation at the scene.

“This is my second time to enter the main competition unit. I would like to thank the film festival and the jury for their recognition and affirmation of me. Thank you! Today’s Golden Lion trophy means a lot to me.

Two years ago, I launched my first attempt at a Grand Slam here, but unfortunately failed. Now, at the age of 2, I finally got what I wanted.

All of this is inseparable from the dedication and support of all the crew members. You share my honor at this moment.
Chen Xi, you are great. There will be more challenges waiting for you in the future. I hope we can continue to work together."

Chen Xi, who was in his early thirties, looked at the handsome man on the stage and recalled how he had respected her all along, with emotion in his eyes.

At this moment, Chen Xi had to admit that he was moved.

This kind of heart-throb has nothing to do with love between men and women, it is simply an appreciation and admiration for outstanding men.

And the Wei and Jin dynasties on the stage are still going on.

"I would like to thank my mentor, Tian Zhuangzhuang, for your encouragement and protection. Today, I can say to you here: Teacher, I did it!"

After Wei Jin finished speaking, he bowed in the direction of Tian Zhuangzhuang, and the applause at the scene became even louder.

At this moment, Tian Zhuangzhuang was already in tears. This was the student he was most proud of in his life.

"I would also like to thank all the lovely people who have been silently supporting me, tolerating me, and encouraging me. I love you, forever!"

Wei Jin silently recited a few names in his mind, then looked at the audience and saw Liu Yifei waving at him.

The latter slightly opened her red lips, as if saying something, and Wei Jin smiled.

"Of course, I also want to thank Crystal. Although you didn't act in this movie, I feel that today's good luck is brought to me by you. Thank you, my Venetian goddess!"

"Xu~~~"

There were bursts of whistles and friendly laughter at the scene, as everyone had not forgotten the passionate kiss just now.

Liu Yifei, who received Wei Jin's "live confession", was filled with sweetness in her heart, and her beautiful eyes looking towards the center of the stage seemed to be dripping with water.

Her man is so dazzling at this moment.

"Finally, I want to say that no matter what achievements I make, my pursuit of film art will not stop! I will keep my original aspirations unchanged and continue to make progress in the future. Thank you, thank you everyone!"

After the award ceremony, the winners went on stage to take a group photo, and then everyone rushed to the official closing dinner.

This is Wei Jin's second time competing in the main competition unit of the Venice International Film Festival, and it is also his first time to formally attend the awards ceremony.

As the protagonist of Venice tonight, Wei Jin was pursued by media and filmmakers from all over the world at the cocktail party.

Including all the people from the country, they all gathered around him.

"Director Wei, you are so awesome. I admire you."

"Director Jiang, you are too kind. Thank you for your support."

Wei Jin clinked his red wine glass with his own. Honestly, he was a little surprised that he didn't get a double yolk egg this time.

"Whether you support it or not is just a matter of fact. It still depends on your own ability."

Jiang Wen smiled and let it go. As someone who had participated in the final review discussion, he knew very well what was going on.

Although the quality of the participating films this year is not strong, it is definitely an honor that Wei Jin has won himself.

"But now, I guess those old guys in the country won't dare to act so arrogantly in front of you anymore, haha."

Wei Jin smiled but said nothing when he heard this. From now on, they would not be able to control him. He had to prepare to take action against those people.

"Director Jiang, I have an idea."

"Ok?"

Without waiting for the celebration banquet to end, Liu Yifei couldn't wait to pull Wei Jin back to the hotel room.

The main thing is that the way those actresses looked at their men was really scary, as if they wanted to pounce on him and eat him.

Of course, the girl herself could hardly hold back, and she seemed to be in a state of climax throughout the entire dinner.

About two or three minutes later, Wei Jin looked at the girl in front of him again, and saw that her beautiful face was already covered with rosy clouds, and her big eyes that seemed to be able to speak also showed a charming and tender feeling.

Biting her red lips lightly, Liu Yifei gently pushed Wei Jin onto the bed.

"Brother, leave everything to me tonight~~~"

After saying this, the girl lowered her fair and noble swan neck and traced Wei Jin's cheeks, lips, chin, neck, all the way down.
That night, Wei Jin, who had achieved his long-cherished wish, was in high spirits; and Liu Yifei, who had the honor of witnessing history, was also very excited.

As the saying goes: A chess player meets his worthy opponent; a general meets his talented opponent!

No one sleeps in Venice tonight.
(End of this chapter)