The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 947 Return Movie
Roar, roar, roar, roar.

The rolling heat wave hits us in the face.

But Anson knew that there was more ridicule than admiration and cheering - the kind that was well-intentioned. The Palme d'Or should be a moment for the director, not the actor. What's more, Anson was not the absolute protagonist in "Elephant", so he did not deserve such special treatment.

There was a lot of noise at the scene.

However, if I stand on the stage and keep being polite and making excuses, it would seem pretentious.

So, Anson was out.

Standing in front of the microphone, Anson did not rush to speak, but waited patiently, waiting for the cheers to subside, waiting for the opportunity for him to speak.

Finally, the applause and cheers died down, and everyone's attention was focused on Anson.

Anson glanced around the room, took a deep breath, and seemed finally ready to deliver an eloquent and heartfelt speech.

"Thank you!"

Anson said.

After saying that, Anson turned back to Alex and Eric, standing there with a calm expression, leaving the entire Lumiere Hall hanging there.

Because it was too short and too sudden, the audience was completely stunned.

That's it?

Wait, what just happened? That's it?

They looked at each other in bewilderment, and amidst the silence and astonishment, there was actually a sense of humor.

Indeed, the Palme d'Or should belong to the director, and there is no need for actors to join in the fun. People expect Anson to be more sensible and not turn the Palme d'Or into his own moment, and just say a few simple polite words.

But, so short? So simple?
Everyone was stunned!
Then, gradually, I realized that Anson responded to Gus in this way, and also drew the focus back to the movie and the director in this way. His gestures and movements actually gave rise to a kind of comedy effect from the age of pantomime.

Can't help laughing.

The previous second, people were still teasing and making noises, wanting to see what tricks Anson could come up with.

A second later, Anson's clever response successfully ignited the whole audience.

Laughter, applause, cheers and whistles, screams and booing broke out in an all-out manner, sweeping across the entire Lumiere Hall like a tsunami.

Little by little, it continues to reach new heights, and at this moment tonight’s closing ceremony and award ceremony has reached its true climax.

Thierry was no exception. After the red carpet, this was his second time to appreciate Anson's on-the-spot handling up close.

On the stage, Gus, Alex and Eric deliberately kept a distance from Anson, applauding him and urging him to move forward.

Anson:? ? ?
thing, right?

A smile crept up the corner of his mouth. Anson did not hesitate and went back to the microphone again. Waiting for the sound to calm down a little, he slightly turned sideways to look at Gus.

"Sorry, director, for stealing your limelight. I feel as if I won the Palme d'Or."

Haha, hahaha.

Hilarious.

This time, after the applause, the guests and audience did not sit down, but stood up, looked up, and looked at Anson collectively.

For a brief moment, Anson seemed to be at the center of the world.

"I am very grateful for this experience. In the short ten days in Cannes, every minute and every second here reminded me why we like movies and why we devote ourselves to movies. Is it because we love it? No, it is because of the movies themselves, because the time and space on the movie screen allow us to dream boldly." "'Elephant' is the work that proves the most beautiful and moving part of movies. Everything is left to the image. The future of movies is where movies begin: in the cinema."

Ho, ho, ho, ho.

At the scene, people immediately cheered and responded with applause.

But this time, Anson did not stop, but continued speaking in one go.

“No place is more perfect and romantic than a movie theater. The sounds, the lights, the colors make us willing to believe in something that has long since withered in our hearts.”

"Like dreams. Like the future. Like art."

"So, I'm honored to be a part of 'Elephant' and I'm honored to be a part of the Cannes Film Festival."

"Thank you."

Snap, Snap, Roar, Roar.

In an instant, the entire Lumiere Hall was in an uproar. The astonishing energy that erupted instantly broke through the barrier of the wall with a devastating force and spread to the entire Film Palace and even the entire Cannes.

Nicolas, Karl, Emmanuel, and the reporters who were hesitantly standing at the entrance of the Film Palace, all looked in the same direction, feeling the vibration in the air up close, their hearts trembling slightly. The peak moment of Cannes in 2003 was happening.

It's all about the movies.

It's all about cinema.

This is very French.

France has always believed that film is a great art and that films should belong to cinemas. Videotapes and DVDs should be collected or excavated as gems deposited in the long river of time, but if you really like it, you should still go to the cinema.

They say it and do it. France's art theaters have always been among the best in the world, and the support given to art films and independent films here has always been among the best. Not only are the audiences willing to support them, but different institutions and sponsors are also willing to pay for these projects.

Of course, in an era when commercial genre films are sweeping the world, France has inevitably felt the impact. Hollywood films are becoming more and more influential among the younger generation. With the advent of globalization and the Internet age, the new generation in France is also facing the crisis of cultural degeneration.

Precisely because of this, the existence of the Cannes Film Festival has become more and more precious. They hope to use this platform to reawaken young people's love for movies, and continue to go to the cinema to express their support for the film industry with practical actions.

At this moment, Anson's words hit the core of Cannes accurately, and the Lumiere Hall went crazy.

Thierry looked at Anson with surprise in his eyes——

Who could have thought that it was just a small tidbit to stir up trouble? Anson himself probably didn't expect that the Palme d'Or would be directly related to him and that he would have to give a speech to accept the award. However, it turned out to be the most precious and beautiful moment of the 56th Cannes Film Festival.

A perfect way to end the annual Cannes Film Festival.

You have to know that this is Cannes. They appreciate directors but rarely fall in love with actors. Even Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Leonardo Dicaprio cannot get any special treatment here and may even be treated coldly. Actors have no privileges in Cannes.

However, at this moment, right now, in front of his eyes, Anson is changing this.

Admiration and appreciation were revealed in Thierry's eyes, and he applauded Anson again, sincerely.

In front of the TV screen, the press conference room has gone completely crazy——

With an official score of 2.4, "Elephant" is clearly not people's best choice, and the controversy surrounding the film will not disappear; but compared with "Les Cortés" winning the Palme d'Or, this scene can be called a Hollywood finale.

Besides, who could refuse Anson?

Nicholas looked around and saw excitement and excitement on every face. After many twists and turns, Cannes finally came to a perfect end.

(End of this chapter)