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Chapter 570: Oscar's True Story
"Director Zhang, I toast to you."

Jiang Wenli raised her glass, and Zhang Yimou responded politely.

"Director Jiang, I toast to you."

After a while, Jiang Wenli raised her glass again, and Jiang Wen responded politely.

"Director Wang, I respect you."

After a while, Jiang Wenli raised her glass and Wang Shu responded politely.

If it is a business negotiation, the drinking culture is that whoever has the biggest star will be toasted first.

The drinking culture of this kind of banquet is not like this, but is based on seniority.

So, if it is a toast.

Zhang Yimou is the first, followed by Jiang Wen, and finally Wang Shu.

Wang Shu is the youngest, has the lowest generation, and is last in terms of seniority.

According to this order, even Wang Shu couldn't find any fault with it.

But if someone toasted him first, it would be disrespecting Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen.

Although these two people didn't say it openly, they would be embarrassed in reality.

Because, no matter whether Wang Shu is an Oscar-winning director or not, they are all seniors.

Not to mention, they are not just older seniors, but seniors who have won three major awards in Europe.

While Jiang Wenli was toasting, Ning Jing, Sun Li and others were also replicating the process, and even Chen Hao was no exception.

The way she looked at Wang Shu was like that of a friend, without any strange emotion at all.

The image created by Chan Yuen through the role of a charmer gives people a coquettish and charming feeling, and many people think that she is such a person.

Actually, it's not.

It can be said that as the former number one star of Orange Sky, as long as she is willing to lie down, there will definitely be sponsors to support her.

It's just that she has more self-respect and self-love, and doesn't want to be like this.

Then, I took the entrance exam for the Beijing Theatre Academy as a graduate student and stayed on to teach.

The time with Wang Shu, I was just too sad and did something wrong.

Compared to Yang Mi, Fan Binbin and others who obviously have boyfriends, talked about their life ideals with Wang Shu, and kept in touch with Wang Shu afterwards, Chen Hao was not like that.

Since that time, Chen Xu has never contacted Wang Shu on his own initiative.

Even if she came to attend the premiere of Wang Shu's movie, it was an invitation from Yikeshu Company.

She just came to show her support and did not take the initiative to talk to Wang Shu.

From beginning to end, he kept a certain distance from Wang Shu.

The table was filled with directors and actors from the industry, and there were other people from the industry around. Wang Shu didn't chat much with Chen Hao, but just responded politely.

Wang Shu was also a particular person. Starting with Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen, he also toasted everyone with a glass of wine.

It's not about drinking one cup at a time, but just taking a sip as a token of your appreciation.

Everyone knows that this kind of banquet cannot be open to the public and everyone has to pay attention to their image, so no one cares if they take a sip, as long as the meaning is conveyed.

Before, when Sun Li had dinner with Wang Shu privately, she would often pick up vegetables and peel shrimps for him. But this time, she did not do anything at all. Like Chen Hao, she deliberately kept a distance from him.

Not to mention that there were other people watching this table, Deng Chao was also there, but he was not sitting at this table, but at the table with the crew of "Assembly".

"How's your Life of Pi going?" Jiang Wen asked curiously.

When everyone at the table heard this, they also looked at Wang Shu curiously.

I have heard before that "Life of Pi" is Wang Shu's second art film to win an Oscar.

After the film was completed, there has been no news and no one knows what the current situation is.

"Fox is currently in post-production, and if all goes well, it will be released at the end of the year," Wang Shu continued.

"Will you sign up for the Oscars?" Jiang Wen asked the question he wanted to ask.

When this question came out, Ning Jing, Jiang Wenli, Sun Li and others all looked at Wang Shu. Even Chen Hao glanced over calmly.

For domestic entertainers, the most likely way to go international is to win the three major European awards.

Among the three major European cities, Cannes is the best.

But even if he won the three major European awards, he would only be famous in the global literary and art circles, not famous all over the world.

If you want to be world famous, you have to go to Hollywood.

As for Hollywood, the most important thing is naturally the Oscars.

The catchphrase of many domestic entertainment actors is to fight in Cannes and make a living in Hollywood.

First conquer Cannes, then venture into Hollywood.

This would be the normal procedure if there were no big director like Wang Shu to direct co-production films.

Because if domestic actors don’t become famous through the three major European film companies, they won’t even be qualified to make it into Hollywood.

Later, as the influence of the Berlin Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival declined, only the Cannes Film Festival remained strong, so it became a battle in Cannes and a venture into Hollywood.

In short, as long as you are a domestic entertainment actor, there is no one who doesn't want to try his luck in Hollywood.

No matter how it turns out, it's cool to be able to try it out.

For example, Zhang Ziyi, just because she made her way into Hollywood, she has always boasted that she is superior to other actors when she returned to the domestic entertainment industry.

Even Zhou Xun, one of the Four Dans and Two Bings, can only play a supporting role to her.

Even if domestic entertainment actors are not convinced, they have to hold it in.

Because, they made it into Hollywood, but you didn’t.

"Of course." Wang Shu responded without comment. "Life of Pi is an art film. There's no way it wouldn't be registered for the Oscars."

Although Zhang Yimou didn't say anything, he felt a little envious and jealous in his heart.

It's not jealousy, but envy.

His envy also had its reasons.

Back then, before he went to Europe to compete for the three major awards, Chen Kaige had always looked down on him because he was the second generation of a wealthy family.

Afterwards, he won the three major European awards and finally felt proud of himself.

As a result, Chen Kaige won the Cannes Palme d'Or.

Among the three major European festivals, Cannes is the most prestigious. This time, they stepped on him again and looked down on him without even pretending.

Both explicitly and implicitly, it seems that his award is lower than the Palme d'Or.

Zhang Yimou had been holding his breath, but there was nothing he could do.

Therefore, if he had an Oscar, he wouldn't have to hold it in.

Zhang Yimou also knew that he could only think about this matter in his mind.

He has always regarded himself as a hard-working director rather than a talented director, so he has a clear understanding of his own abilities. He knows that he cannot make a name for himself in Hollywood, so it is better for him to work hard in China.

He knew very well that Hollywood had no shortage of commercial film directors or art film directors.

He is neither a talented director nor has he won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. So what qualifications and abilities does he have to gain a foothold in Hollywood?
In addition, the examples of Chen Kaige, Wang Jiawei and others who went to Hollywood and returned to China in disgrace were still vivid in his mind, which made him stay sober.

In his eyes, Wang Shu is a talented director who was blessed by God and will be successful in Hollywood.

But he is just a hard-working director who is willing to endure hardships and does not have such ability.

It is undeniable that Zhang Yimou has been very proud since his success in directing the Olympics, but his pride is towards the domestic situation.

It doesn't mean that I don't have a clear understanding of how to make it in Hollywood.

Although Jiang Wen had heard about this a long time ago, he was also envious when he got the definite answer from Wang Shu.

Like Zhang Yimou, he has always looked down on commercial films and advocated art films.

In the field of art films, the Cannes Palme d'Or and the Oscar statuette are the most important.

He also wants to win an Oscar, but like Zhang Yimou, he has a clear self-awareness.

None of the Chinese-language films produced in China have ever won the Cannes Palme d'Or.

Not to mention going to Hollywood to direct an English film and win an Oscar, that's just a pipe dream.

It’s not that the two can’t go to Hollywood. With their three major honors in Europe, as long as they go to Hollywood, there will definitely be producers who will extend an olive branch to them.

It’s just that they don’t want to return home in disgrace like Chen Kaige, Wang Jiawei and others.

"Are you confident that you can win the award?" Zhang Yimou couldn't help but ask.

Whether it was Jiang Wen, Jiang Wenli, Ning Jing or others who heard this, they all subconsciously thought that Wang Shu would give a smooth and polite answer.

Unexpectedly, Wang Shu answered confidently: "Of course!"

When these words were spoken, everyone except Sun Li was stunned.

The expression on his face seemed to be saying, are you kidding me? Are you so confident?

Sun Li was not surprised because she had asked the same question before.

Although I don’t know why Wang Shu is so confident, he is just that confident.

"Are you confident?" Jiang Wen opened his mouth with a look of disbelief.

That's an Oscar!

Not the cabbage on the roadside!

"I told you but you don't believe it." Wang Shu couldn't help but complain.

He is really confident about winning the award.

Not to mention that "Life of Pi" is already an Oscar-winning film for Best Director, the fact that he was so generous in making money with those people in the academy through private placement makes it impossible for him not to win the award.

Admittedly, if the film was bad, those people in the academy would not have given random reviews.

However, if his participating films are of high quality, then winning the award is a natural and logical thing.

Jiang Wen was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to answer.

He really wanted to ask Wang Shu where his confidence came from, but he didn't know how to start.

Because if you were to be serious, and Wang Shu couldn't explain it clearly, then it was his persistent behavior that made Wang Shu embarrassed.

Moreover, he had interacted with Wang Shu before and knew that Wang Shu was not an arrogant person.

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What is the reason that makes him so confident?

Zhang Yimou also knew that Wang Shu was not an arrogant person who liked to brag, so he couldn't help but ask, "Are you really confident?"

Seeing that everyone looked unconvinced, Wang Shu had to explain further: "Life of Pi is adapted from a best-selling American novel. Since Americans like it, the story itself has certain advantages."

"Plus, I think my photos are pretty good, so I should have a chance to win an award."

Having said that, he didn't say any more.

Because the specific reasons are hard to explain, and we can't tell these people that he has done a good job in public relations, and "Life of Pi" is an Oscar-winning movie.
Jiang Wen was still a little confused. He said, "I heard that the Oscars also value seniority."

He didn't finish his words because this kind of thing was not suitable to be said at the Huabiao Awards banquet.

I understand everything I understand.

This question really hit the nail on the head. Wang Shu couldn't answer it directly, so he smiled and said, "I said I was confident of winning an award, but I didn't say I would win the Best Screenplay, Best Director, or other major awards."

"There are also awards for best adapted screenplay, original score, actor, etc."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone realized that they had been dwelling on a dead end.

In terms of qualifications, it is impossible for Wang Shu to win the Oscar again.

But if it is a small prize, it is not impossible.

Zhang Yimou also breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

If Wang Shu wins another Oscar for Best Director, the pressure will be great.

As a big director in mainland China, who also directed the Olympic Games, he was overshadowed by a young director in his early 20s, which was already a bit embarrassing.

If this young director in his early 20s won two Oscars for Best Director
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Zhang Yimou said that when the time comes, he can only scratch his head.

Jiang Wen also breathed a sigh of relief. They were both art film directors, and Wang Shu had won an Oscar, which put him ahead of his senior.

If I win another Oscar.
If anyone says he is a talented director again, he will be angry!
Although everyone at the table thought that Wang Shu would only get a small prize at best, even if he won a prize due to his qualifications.

But I think so in my heart, but I won’t say it out loud.

Ning Jing is a strong woman who usually doesn't flatter others, but at this moment, she said for the first time: "Director Wang, seniority is seniority, but with your ability, you are definitely qualified to win the grand prize."

This means that if Wang Shu did not win the grand prize, it would only be a matter of qualifications, not strength.

This is a compliment, indicating that there is no problem with Wang Shu's ability.

Jiang Wen also responded: "It doesn't matter if you can't win the big prize, a small prize is also good."

"Yes, yes, yes. It doesn't matter if you don't win the big prize. A small prize is also good." Jiang Wenli echoed.

After hearing this, Wang Shu didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Why do all these people think that he can't win the grand prize?
Are you so pessimistic?
Since everyone thought so, he was too lazy to explain.

After all, this matter is really hard to explain. If you want to explain it clearly, you can only reveal the secret.

But the secret of heaven cannot be revealed.

So, we can only wait until the Oscars ceremony to see the truth.

Everyone at the table was talking at once, and the topic was ignored.

Jiang Wenli raised her glass and toasted Wang Shu while smiling and saying, "Director Wang, when will you ask me to act again?"

"I don't have any other requirements, just an Oscar statuette."

As soon as these words were spoken, the actors at the table all looked at Wang Shu at the same time.

It was clearly none of their business, but they were all nervous.

Wang Shu took a sip of his wine glass and replied calmly, "Sister Wenli, why does the Oscar statuette look like a cabbage in your mouth?"

Jiang Wenli blinked and said cheerfully, "I don't know whether the Oscar statuette is a cabbage, I only know that you are an Oscar-winning director."

"If you act in your play, you will definitely have a chance to win an Oscar."

After he paused, he added, "The Best Actress Award at Cannes is proof of that."

Ning Jing pursed her lips when she heard this.

She admitted that Jiang Wenli did have certain acting skills, but her ability was only established when she won the Cannes Best Actress Award.

Winning this award silenced many people and established the status of this talented actor.

It’s impossible to say I’m not envious.

(End of this chapter)