Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 62: Shining in Cannes
On the way back to the hotel, Han Sanping kept talking to Li Chen.

Apparently he drank a little too much today, and my words had touched his sore spot again.

"you are right."

"Wu Yusen just told me that the Thief Family has a high chance of winning the prize."

Han Sanping looked at Li Chen with sharp eyes.

"It's the same whether you said it or not." Li Chen said with a smile.

"No one can be sure without receiving any notification from the organizer!" Li Chen muttered with a smile.

"Mr. Han, we can trade in the next two days!" Li Chen put away his smile.

"What?" Han Sanping thought he had heard it wrong.

"I said, we can trade in the next two days, there is no need to wait until the award ceremony." Li Chen repeated.

Han Sanping was half sober and stared at Li Chen in confusion.

"You don't have to look at me like that, Mr. Han."

"What I said in front of the media that day were not just polite words, but what was in my heart."

"But the Thief Family has now been recognized by all parties, so there is no need to wait for the award results."

"Sell at high prices!" Li Chen smiled like a little fox.

Han Sanping understood.

Indeed, no one can guarantee winning the prize before the draw.

Instead of doing this, it is better to make a deal and maximize profits while the price is right now.

If you really hold on to the end, it doesn't matter if you don't get it, at most you will make a little less profit.

If you take it, someone might make malicious assumptions.

The newcomer Li Chen had a behind-the-scenes deal with the Cannes organizers and had the thief family selected.

Otherwise, why would he have to wait until the award ceremony was over before making the trade?

Han Sanping nodded and smiled: "I now believe that you are an entrepreneur."

Li Chen laughed and said, "That's right, but I'm also a filmmaker, and a Chinese filmmaker."

On the 20th, the Thief crew including Li Chen spent the whole day in anxiety.

There was a knock on the door. Li Chen opened it and saw Yang Siwei, who looked excited.

"Boss, the Thief Family is selling like crazy!"

Li Chen turned around and sat back on the sofa, and asked uninterestedly: "How much did you sell it for?"

"4900 million US dollars, and the number of countries that imported and bought out is ."

Li Chen nodded, this number is about right.

It is probably due to the fact that the producer is China Film and the foundation laid by New World.

"Boss Han asked me to inform you that this celebration banquet must be a grand one!"

"I just asked Mr. Han, how does it compare to Wuji's transaction price?"

"Boss, guess what Mr. Han said?" Yang Siwei said mysteriously.

Li Chen was not interested in listening and said perfunctorily: "Not interested, don't want to know."

Yang Siwei felt like a cat's paw and wanted to keep the secret, but the boss refused to cooperate.

"Director Han glared at me and said only one sentence: Chen Hong said it too early!" Yang Siwei couldn't help but laugh proudly.

Li Chen shook his head and said nothing more.

Chen Hong made this statement to domestic media a few days ago.

The Promise created a record for the price of domestic films exported overseas.

As a result, this record was broken by a family of thieves within ten days.

At this moment, Chen Kaige's face was as green as a cucumber.

My wife just called to ask about the transaction price of the Han Sanping thief family.

He was right next to them, and Han Sanping's laughter sounded a bit harsh to him.

I prepared hard for three years.

Wuji invested 300 million yuan, but the transaction price was just close to the cost.

Shoplifters, a movie with an investment of 20 million and less than a year of preparation, broke the record.

No matter how you look at it, it looks like a slap in his face.

"Okay, Lao Chen. Didn't you say that Li Chen is still a bit of a real deal?"

"Besides, at the end of the year, Painted Skin and The Promise will both be released during the Lunar New Year holiday. The audience will give the answer then."

Chen Hong gently comforted her husband who was too concerned about his reputation.

Yang Siwei started chattering non-stop.

Finally, I felt the boss's unhappiness and shut up.

Yes, the boss is not short of money, and what he is most concerned about now is probably the golden branch.

It’s already dark, is there really no harvest?

The room was so oppressive and uncomfortable that Yang Siwei couldn't stand it anymore and prepared to go out for some fresh air.

When the shrill phone ring sounded, Li Chen was shocked and picked up the phone immediately.

"Li Chen, Wu Yusen called me just now."

"The organizer notifies you to attend tomorrow's award ceremony!"

Han Sanping's voice was full of energy and joy!
"So, there must be a prize?"

Li Chen felt relieved, and immediately felt like he had returned from hell to the human world. "Nonsense! These are all unwritten rules!"

"Boss Han, this organizer is too unreliable. I'm planning to book a flight back home tomorrow!"

"Okay, don't be so ungrateful, kid!"

"I heard from Wu Yusen that there are many excellent films in this year's main competition unit, and the selection process is much longer!"

Li Chen suddenly realized. After Han Sanping said this, he understood.

The highest score is 3.2 points, and there are three films.

I'm afraid the Palme d'Or will be decided between "Shoplifters," "Children," and "Broken Flowers."

After hanging up the phone, Li Chen smiled and said, "Siwei, go inform Teacher Lu and the others."

"Be prepared to attend the closing ceremony and awards ceremony tomorrow."

"Great! Finally I don't have to face the boss's gloomy face anymore!"

Yang Siwei agreed readily and slipped out the door with a smile.

For the other three Chinese-language films that were shortlisted, if I didn’t receive any notification after 8 p.m., I knew they had no chance.

Qinghong is selling well and Wang Xiaoshuai is already very satisfied.

Regarding Black Pardon, Johnnie To was very open-minded and the result was also expected.

Only Hou Hsiao-hsien was in low spirits.

Yang Siwei informed all members of the thief family of the news.

Everyone's face was filled with joy, and Wan Qian was even more excited.

"Thinking, it's my first time attending a film festival awards ceremony."

"Tomorrow, what should I wear tomorrow?"

Yang Siwei smiled and said, "If you ask me, who should I ask?"

Notified everyone.

Yang Siwei expressed his feelings again on his blog.

"It's not easy for workers. After receiving the notice from the organizer, the boss finally smiled."

Then he added a photo of the sunset on the Cannes beach.

In less than five minutes, Yang Siwei's phone started ringing non-stop.

At the same time, Li Chen had just finished a phone call with Miss Liu.

Miss Liu saw Yang Siwei’s blog on the Internet.

Da da da, a few words were replied: How pitiful, Director Li really can’t keep his temper.
The next day, all members of the Thief Family appeared on the red carpet of the closing ceremony in the RV arranged by the organizer.

Sina's reporter has sharp eyes.

"Look, it's Director Li and the others."

"So, the Thief Family must have won a prize?"

"It seems that what Director Yang said in his blog is true."

"Hurry up and take the photo, stop talking nonsense."

"Director Li, look over here."

Li Chen and several leading actors turned their heads and smiled, cooperating in taking photos.

"Director Li, I wish you win the Palme d'Or."

"Thank you."

After the closing ceremony, the award ceremony will be held in the Lumiere Hall of the Film Palace.

The awards ceremony of the main competition unit was at the end, and Li Chen saw the Dardenne brothers and Jarmusch.

Several people nodded in greeting and took their seats.

The awards in other categories were uneventful, so Li Chen didn't pay much attention to them.

The most anticipated awards ceremony for the main competition unit has finally arrived.

Li Chen tried his best to slow down his breathing, but he still felt extremely nervous.

The first award to be presented is for Best Actor.

The award was presented by Spanish actress Penelope Cruz.

Li Chen glanced at Li Xuejian beside him, although there was nothing unusual.

But Li Chen clearly felt that his breathing had become a little rapid.

Li Chen whispered, "Teacher Xuejian, relax a little."

Li Xuejian let out a sigh and made a self-deprecating remark.

"I thought I had become indifferent to fame and fortune, but I didn't expect that I was still obsessed with it."

Li Chen was also touched: "Don't say that, Teacher Xue Jian."

"This is Cannes. No filmmaker can sit under the awards podium calmly."

Lu Ying also said: "Xue Jian, we are all mortals, don't put pressure on yourself."

On the podium, Penelope Cruz, wearing a red and white deep V dress, gave a simple opening speech in English.

The suspense was revealed directly, and Li Chen clenched his fists unconsciously.

The Best Actor winner is
Shoplifters
Li--Xue--Jian

Li Chen loosened his hands, all the strength in his body was gone, and he was the first to stand up and applaud Li Xuejian.
Even though he won the Best Actor award, there is a high probability that he will not be able to win the Palme d'Or.

Li Chen couldn't tell what he was feeling at the moment.

(End of this chapter)