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Chapter 401: Unexpected Old Man at the Film Academy Awards

Chapter 401 The Unexpected Old Man at the Film Academy Awards

"Whether it's "Nobody Knows" or "School", both are excellent movies that are very moving and shocking..."

"Oh, you don't think other movies aren't great, do you?"

"Haha... Of course not, any film nominated for this year's Film Academy Awards is extremely good..."

NTV started a campaign a long time ago, and two hours before the awards ceremony, they held a special program.

The award ceremony is usually held at 9 o'clock in the evening. It is rare to have a program so early in advance.

Of course, the 9 o'clock arrangement is quite good. The prime time of Japanese TV is around 9 o'clock, which is different from many countries.

No way, this is the case in Japan. According to the statistics of very authoritative institutions, Japanese sleep time is quite small.

In other words, this country is simply all the people in the book, and more time is reserved for work or other things.

About 9 o'clock, we can really go home and rest.

Therefore, many TV stations are like this, like Fuji TV's nine-month drama, or various nine-drama, this nine refers to 9 o'clock.

Sakai Quan Shui was also busy until 8 o'clock before returning home, and she immediately turned on the TV and fixed the NTV channel.

"Nobody Knows, I must win this time."

said that she shouldn't have done this, but this time the competition between the two films is too attractive.

Actually, there was a voice in her heart that was constantly admonishing her.

You can't do this!

Absolutely not!

Yes, Quan Shui also felt that she couldn't do this, but this time, her feeling was different from before.

It's not because of Iwata-san this time!

Yes, not because of him.

It should be said that the reason why Springs pays so much attention to the Academy Awards this time is because of this movie, "Nobody Knows".

She does not deny that "School" is a very good movie, but she still hopes that "Nobody Knows" can win the grand prize.

The mother and child in this movie, as well as the family, the story that no one knows here.

Really deserves an award.

Then, will it be what you want?

…

NTV, TV station building.

"Iwata-san, Sbarashi!"

"Nishida-san, your performance is also very good!"

"Haha... Let's stop touting each other."

"But, what I say is the truth."

"Iwata-san, you are too good at talking."

"Better than not being able to speak."

"Hahaha... that's true."

Nishida Toshiyuki, as the hero of "School", he took the initiative to chat with Iwata Takeshi this time.

This is also very normal. The two have cooperated before, and they have cooperated very happily.

Although this time the Film Academy Awards, all kinds of public opinions outside have turned people on both sides into enemies, but in fact, it is not so stiff at all.

Iwata Takeshi, from the beginning to the end, did not want to be the enemy of Yamada Yoji.

The two have nothing to do with each other at all. The types of movies they make are different, so what is there to compare?

All of this is due to the weird public opinion in Japan, a weird country.

But this is already the case, so…

After chatting with Iwata Takeshi for a while, Nishida Toshiyuki grabbed him and said in a very small voice, "Iwata-san, this time the situation doesn't seem to be as good as we thought."

"What do you mean?" Takeshi Iwata didn't understand.

Nishida Toshiyuki is already very fat now, and he has long since lost the heroic Xiong Jian in "Dunhuang". His current stomach is stronger than that of a pregnant woman who is about to die.

However, his words are still quite powerful.

"What I heard is that this time someone is going to make you a big fool."

Big ugly?

What does it mean?

Actually, Takeshi Iwata knew this for a long time.

The way of awarding the Japan Film Academy Awards is very, very special.

It must be said that if a film can be nominated for a film award, then it can already be said to be a success.

Therefore, many movies will be marked with these things when they are released or made into video products.

For example, the film was nominated for the Academy Award, the film was shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival and so on.

This is an honor, and it is also an honor if you do not win.

However, the academy award in Japan is very strange when it is presented.

All the shortlisted films, their main creators can come on stage.

Everyone will receive a certificate, and one of them is the recipient of the Grand Prize.

The original intention of this method is probably to let everyone enjoy the glory.

However, this is actually a public execution.

The one who received the award, of course, is very happy.

What about the rest?

That face had to work hard to squeeze out a smile, after all, this was live TV.

And it was already clear before that the right wing obviously wanted to get him Iwata Takeshi.

This NTV is also an important propaganda outlet for the right wing. Behind this TV station are the Yomiuri Shimbun and Shochiku.

So many factors combined, what will the result be?

By the way, there are some more special things.

Iwata Takeshi is a professional after all, and he knows a lot more about Japanese movies than the average person.

As for this Academy Award, there have been several times in the original history of a movie being ‘exclusive’.

The so-called exclusive, that is, a movie won almost all the awards.

Yes, that is the result that makes people seem unacceptable.

A very simple understanding is that no matter how good a movie is, it cannot be perfect.

Everything has certain flaws, and sometimes this flaw is a kind of beauty, isn't it?

is like the famous sculpture, the Muse of Beauty.

They are missing two arms.

However, the Japan Academy of Film Awards likes to do this kind of monopoly very much, and it seems that it is perfect to make a movie one by one.

So why is this happening?

is actually very simple. If it is really just a member vote, it will never produce such a result.

Obviously, NTV, or Shochiku and Yomiuri Shimbun are behind the scenes.

This time, there has been so much public opinion before, what they are going to do, Iwata Takeshi already has expectations in his heart.

Then, what is Director Iwata's response?

To put it simply... Actually, Takeshi Iwata didn't have a good idea.

The players and referees are all from other people, how can they fight with them?

So, Takeshi Iwata didn't bring Akina this time.

Although Mingcai said she was coming, she was not afraid of being embarrassed, or in other words, even if she wanted to be embarrassed, she had to be with her husband.

However, Takeshi Iwata finally decided that he would be executed alone.

Akina, you'll have a good baby.

And others... Anyway, Hisaishi is here, he is not afraid.

The other thing... well, it's actually all here.

Miyazawa Rie and those little guys, this time the Film Academy Awards mean more to them to brush their faces.

Well, of course, it's mainly those little guys, Rie doesn't need it.

But she still came.

This makes Takeshi Iwata a little relieved, but otherwise...

In short, Takeshi Iwata's plan can only be done after the award ceremony.

There is no way, after all, he is equivalent to entering the opponent's base camp.

So, in terms of awards, he already has certain preparations in mind. If you dare to play exclusive, then don’t blame me for playing other methods in the future.

Iwata Takeshi was the idea, and I am very grateful to Nishida Toshiyuki.

Right now, I haven't entered the venue yet, and the red carpet ceremony of the Film Academy Awards is rather weird.

But at this moment, an accident happened.

"Teacher, you..."

"Haha... What, can't I come?"

"No, but this..."

An old man appeared, he also wore a pair of sunglasses, it was Akira Kurosawa!

…

"actually…"

"You don't talk."

"that…"

"Said, you don't have to talk."

"I mean, teacher, you don't need to come at all."

"That can't be done!"

After going through a red carpet, the audience who watched the Film Academy Awards broadcast all over Japan saw that the main creative team of "Nobody Knows" has the most people, and there is an old man among them.

Akira Kurosawa.

At this moment, the old man was sitting next to Takeshi Iwata, which made the young and ferocious-faced Superintendent feel a little weird.

But the old man had a smile on his face, as if he had a feeling for this long-lost scene.

His appearance is actually quite good for Takeshi Iwata, but the most uncomfortable thing is the on-site director.

At this moment, the NTV backstage has become a mess.

"Kurosawa-sensei appeared, what should I do?"

"What else can we do? Continue?"

"But don't you give him any shots?"

"I shouldn't have given it just now!"

"How is that possible? That shot is for "Nobody Knows"!"

"What should we do now?"

"Then, at least you can't let this old man say something."

They thought very well, but unfortunately, it was still a bad move.

The emcee on the stage was already stupid.

Kurosawa Akira, the old man, stepped onto the podium very directly and boldly.

Does this show exist?

"Hello everyone." As soon as Akira Kurosawa came on stage, the emcee hurriedly handed over the microphone. After all, doing so would make it appear to outsiders that it was originally arranged.

And Akira Kurosawa is also honest.

"Today, no one invited me, an old man, to come over, but I think that I am so old and I don't have much time left. I don't participate in such events more often, and I won't have the chance in the future."

As soon as these words came out, the scene was full of laughter.

That's right, the old man was really joking, and he was driving pretty well.

But next…

"Japanese movies are very bad right now. I'm not that the movies themselves are bad, but the whole trend. The box office is less, even less than many years ago, and fewer people watch the movies.

Even, many people simply don't like watching a group of real people perform in front of the camera.

I feel really sad about this situation.

However, there are also some blessings. "

Is he still lucky?

Then, the old man said: "Fortunately, I have retired."

As soon as the voice fell, there was another burst of laughter.

Everyone understands, what he means is that he is lucky, and he escaped such a bad time.

But, is that what the old man wanted to say?

"Before, two films were brought out as if the two sides were enemies. I probably haven't seen such a situation before, after all, I'm old and there are many things I can't remember.

But, regardless of comparisons or enemies, at least something should be followed.

In other words, since it is a comparison of movies, it is better to just watch movies.

I am old, and I have heard a saying.

Probably, the older you get, the more naive you are.

Hey, just like my last movie. "

After saying that, the old man walked off the stage with a smile.

There was no sound in the audience, and he went straight to the table "Nobody Knows".

"Teacher, I will send it to you."

"it is good."

Iwata Takeshi directly supported Kurosawa Akira and just left.

Until this moment, I don't know who started it.

Clap...applause.