Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 485 Best Actor

 “Hi, Link!”

At the Berlin Film Palace, when Link was chatting with Jamie Jones about the films to be exhibited at the film festival, Jake Gyllenhaal walked over, wearing a down jacket, jeans, and big leather boots, similar to Link's outfit.

Jake Gyllenhaal is a famous American actor, with representative works such as "Brokeback Mountain", "Death Illusion", "The Day After Tomorrow", "Love and Elixirs", etc. Last year, he starred in "Source Code", which had good box office and reputation. He is one of the most famous actors in the entertainment industry. A-list actors.

His uncle is Anderson Gyllenhaal of the Miami Herald, and he is also an old acquaintance with Link.

In addition, Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the eight members of the Berlin Film Festival jury.

 “Jack, how’s the selection going?”

Link shook hands with the other party.

“It went very well, Link, your performance in “Buried Alive” was great. All our judges were impressed by your performance.”

 Jake Gyllenhaal laughed.

"Yeah?"

Link glanced at him and smiled, "Listening to what you said, it seems that I can prepare an acceptance speech in advance."

 “Haha, yes, I recommend you do that.”

Jake Gyllenhaal winked and smiled, said "see you later", turned around and walked to the coffee shop next to him.

 “Is he kidding?”

Link asked suspiciously.

"Boss, it's probably not the case. The three major film festivals all have a tradition. The jury members will notify the winners before the award ceremony, asking them to prepare in advance and try to attend the award ceremony in person. Jake Gyllenhaal is a member of the jury. "The only American here is the one who should inform you."

 Jamie Jones said.

Link raised his eyebrows, "You mean the best actor this year is me?"

 “That’s right, boss, congratulations on becoming the Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival.”

  Jamie Jones laughed.

"Link, you did a great job in "Buried Alive". I think it's appropriate for you to receive this award."

Director Rodrigo Cortez also smiled and congratulated him.

Link waved his hands, feeling that he should not be happy too early. Maybe Jake Gyllenhaal was joking, but in order to avoid surprises, he still prepared an acceptance speech in advance.

On the afternoon of the 26th, the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held in the Berlin Film Palace Hall next to Potsdamer Platz. All films and crews shortlisted for the main competition unit were invited to participate.

Link also put on a thick and warm suit and came to the award ceremony.

The scene was very lively, with more than 5,000 seats packed to capacity. He and director Rodrigo Kertesz were in the front row, next to them sat the crew of "Royal Romance" and "Caesar Must Die", directly behind Sitting there is the crew of "White Deer Plain".

 After he arrived, the filmmakers around him came over to say hello.

Link dealt with it for a while before sitting down and waiting for the lottery draw.

Berlin Film Festival Awards Ceremony awarded a total of fifteen awards, including the Golden Bear Award for Best Film, the Silver Bear Jury Award, the Silver Bear Award for Best Director, the Silver Bear Award for Best Screenplay, and the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor and Actor.

 The first award was the Lifetime Achievement Award. The winner was the famous American actor Meryl Streep in recognition of her contribution to film. In addition, her "The Iron Lady" was also exhibited at this film festival.

After the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Alfred Award, the Golden Bear Award for Best Short Film, the Silver Bear Award for Best Short Film, the Special Honor Award for Best Short Film, and the Children’s Jury Special Recognition Award will continue to be awarded.

 Several major awards were awarded next.

 The Silver Bear Award for Best Screenplay was won by the screenwriter of the Danish/Czech/German film "Royal Romance".

 The Best Actress Award was won by Rachel Malvazan, the heroine of the Canadian film "The Witcher". Zhang Yuqi, the heroine of "White Deer", was also nominated for this award, but failed to win. The third Best Photography Award was awarded to Lutz, the photographer of "White Deer Plain".

The Best Actor Award was only awarded for the fourth time. There were five nominees in total, including Link in "Buried Alive", Salvatore Striano in "Caesar Must Die", Mads Mikkelsen in "Royal Romance", "Just the Wind" by Attila Ejed, "Barbara" by Ronald Zellfeld.

  “The winner of the Best Actor Award at the 62nd Berlin Film Festival is.”

German actor Diane Kruger opened the card, took a look at it, and handed it to her companion Léa Seydoux.

"Farewell, My Queen" starring the two is the opening film of this year's Berlin Film Festival, and "Children of the Mountain" starring Léa Seydoux has also been shortlisted for the main competition.

 “Buried Alive, Mr. Linkbacker!”

Lea Seydoux looked at Link in the audience and smiled.

 “Whoa!”

Before Link could show any surprise, there were bursts of exclamations from around him, and several cast members congratulated him.



There was a burst of warm applause from the audience, and the main clips of "Buried Alive" began to be shown on the big screen.

Link was lying in a dim wooden box, wearing a dirty T-shirt and holding a lighter in his hand. He was trying to make a phone call. His expression ranged from excitement to loss to despair. Link only relied on simple facial expressions. It fully reveals the inner emotions and is full of contagion.

“Link is so awesome. He can do well no matter what he does. Men like him are truly good men.”

Zhang Yuqi clapped her hands, looked at Link and praised.

 “Yes, he does a good job picking up girls too.”

Wang Ping'an said sourly.

In the aisle, Link shook hands with a group of congratulators, strode onto the podium, hugged Diane Kruger and Léa Seydoux, and accepted their congratulations.

 Léa Seydoux worked with him in "Midnight in Paris" and asked him to buy him a drink when they hugged her.

Link smiled, agreed, took a shining Silver Bear trophy from Diane Kruger, walked to the microphone and gave an acceptance speech, took a breath and said with a smile:

“Thank you! I am very happy, and I would like to thank the Berlin Film Festival and the jury members for allowing me to receive this heavy trophy.

In the past few years, I have received many awards, including sports, music, and performances, but no award has surprised me as much as the Silver Bear Award. This is the most meaningful award I have received. one of the awards.

I would like to share this award with director Rodrigo Cortez, whose guidance made my performance in the box more powerful. I would also like to thank my wife Eva, my children, and the lovely fans. Guys, thank you for your continued support, I love you. "

Link shouted, holding up the Silver Bear.

 Pap, pah, pah!

There were bursts of neat and powerful applause from the audience. It took more than two minutes from the time Link finished his acceptance speech to when he walked off the stage, and the applause gradually subsided.

 “Mr. Baker, congratulations on winning the award.”

After he stepped down, the actors around him once again congratulated him, including Zhang Yuqi, Isabelle Huppert, Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman, Robert Pattinson, Keanu Reeves, Michael Law Spender, Antonio Banglas et al.

Link responded politely.

 After the Best Actor, the remaining awards will continue to be awarded.

In the end, the Italian film "Caesar Must Die" won the Golden Bear Award for Best Film, the Hungarian/German/French film "The Wind" won the Jury Silver Bear Award, and the German film "Barbara" won the Silver Bear Award for Best Director.

 After the awards ceremony, the organizer once again screened "Caesar Must Die" as the closing ceremony film.

Link's schedule was tight and he didn't have time to watch a movie here. He only watched it for half an hour before leaving early.

When Link left the Movie Palace, Nini caught up with him from behind, blushed and congratulated him, and finally asked him hesitantly if he wanted coffee. It was snowing outside, and drinking some coffee would be warmer.

Link saw the girl's rosy and shy face and twinkling eyes, and nodded in agreement.

 (End of this chapter)