Chapter 25: Quiet BeachAlthough we rejected a number of them, there was still an endless stream of manufacturers coming to us. Chen Andu was rejected by Lin Dajiang and chose to talk about it later. The screening of "Run Lola Run" is becoming more and more popular. If it were not against the rules, Cannes would like to add another theater for "Run Lola Run". Nowadays, when the crew members walk on the street, many people greet them, especially Ning Jing. Whenever she went out, many people would shout "Lola" and ask her for her autograph. Its popularity is evident. As the film festival was screening, the jury members also gathered together. Discussing the arrangement of awards, this was the most intense moment of communication, with the blonde beauty Greta Scacchi speaking passionately: "I absolutely do not agree to give the Best Director award to Fargo, nor do I agree to reject Run Lola Run because of age!" On the other side, photographer Michael Bauhaus, who has shot many Hollywood classics, also insisted on his decision:
"I don't deny the excellence of Run Lola Run, but its director is too young. He is only 20 years old. If it weren't absolutely true, I wouldn't believe that such a young director shot the film. He still has more opportunities. Fargo is also very good!" "Although Fargo is excellent, it is far inferior to Run Lola Run in terms of its innovative filming! I absolutely do not agree with denying the excellence of a movie because of one's age." The blonde beauty will never back down on this issue. She likes this film, which symbolizes feminism, very much and she must stand up to defend it and gain more publicity through the Cannes Film Festival. Michael Bauhaus insisted on his choice. This serious German man argued: “Although Run Lola Run is excellent, its dramatic conflict performance is not as good as Fargo. Giving this award to such a young director will make others question the credibility of Cannes!” "So I support the Best Director award, which belongs to directors. The performance of Run Lola Run is an epoch-making breakthrough. If it is really rejected because of age, then the 42nd Cannes Film Festival would not give the highest award, the Palme d'Or, to 26-year-old Steven Soderbergh. Your actions are affecting the credibility of the Cannes Film Festival and all the juries of this Cannes Film Festival!" The blonde beauty used her ultimate move to pull everyone into the battlefield. Seeing the situation, the people behind also spoke up and expressed their opinions. After all, it involves them, and they are really afraid that if they continue, the two of them will just start arguing, which would be fine, but if they end up cursing at each other, it would be a big problem. In the end, the two sides could not reach an agreement and chose to let everyone vote. All three female members of the jury chose to support, and Chen Yingxiong, who had met him once before in Venice, also raised his hand in support. However, there were only four members opposing the decision. Henri Chapier, a French journalist, film critic, TV host and feature film director, chose to abstain. In fact, he still likes the shooting style of "Run Lola Run", but "Fargo" is also very good. It was difficult to choose either side, so I had to abstain in the end. The final and most important vote was given to Francis Ford Coppola, who had never spoken. The chairman of this year's jury is the famous director who once shocked the world film industry with "The Godfather" trilogy. The blonde beauty Greta Scacchi was also desperate and had no hope for this scene. After all, this great director was from Hollywood. At this time, Chen An was still reading film reviews in the hotel. It’s not easy to go out now, unlike at the beginning when I could walk around without attracting attention.
As the director of "Run Lola Run", the most anticipated film at this year's Cannes Film Festival, many people know Chen An. Who told him to add a photo of himself on the promotional poster at the venue to promote his youth in order to promote the movie? He wanted to attract more people to watch his movies, which led to many viewers recognizing him when they went out to watch the movies. They ran over and started chatting with Chen An, but Chen An couldn't understand what they were saying. He could only understand words like "like" and "Lola". I guess I've messed up myself, and now I rarely go out of the hotel. Ning Jing is even worse. As the protagonist, he is known by everyone wherever he goes, not just by the audience but also in various interviews. Now I am hiding in the hotel and not going out. The crew members gathered in a room, playing cards and chatting. "I've been to Venice with your brother's movie before, but it wasn't this impressive. Now, wherever I go on the street, people recognize me. I'm so annoyed that I can't even go out for a walk." Ning Jing was sitting in his seat feeling rather annoyed and spoke to Jiang Wu who was sitting next to him. After finally getting the chance to go abroad, she now has to stay in a hotel and she wants to go around and travel. Now, the people who know her here are more enthusiastic than those in China. People recognize her everywhere and ask for her autograph. "It's not good that you're popular. It means that other people like our movies. Besides, there are only a few days left. The film festival is almost over. The closing ceremony and awards ceremony will be held in two days." "Just bear with it and it will pass." Jiang Wu was helpless. His situation was only slightly better than Ning Jing's. After all, he was the male lead. There are many people I know, and my rough face is quite recognizable here. There were many people holding his hand when walking on the street. Although this was the first time he was so popular, it was okay once or twice. If he wanted to buy some wine in the evening, he would be pulled aside and talked for a long time. He couldn't stand it anymore and was hiding in the hotel. "If I can win the Best Actress award, it will make up for my loss." Ning Jing lay in the chair and felt that all her hard work would not be in vain if she could win the Best Actress award. Not counting now, she was the one who suffered the most during the initial filming, often running until she was exhausted. Chen An didn't care about so many things. He had to meet the standards in his mind, so he clicked over and over again. The film was finally polished, but it was a tough job for Ning Jing. "I think so, but I'm afraid I don't stand a chance of winning the Best Actor award. This movie is mainly about your performance. I, the leading actor, am just a supporting role." Jiang Wu also knew that his performance was still a long way from the best actor, both in terms of acting skills and performance in the film. It originally had nothing to do with the male protagonist. The main body of the film is still the brand new expression method and heroine. "Let's stop talking. The more we talk, the more upset we become. It's getting dark. Let's go find a restaurant to eat."
Ning Jing became more and more annoyed the more he thought about it, so he called everyone to rush to the restaurant. After we got ourselves covered up late at night, we set off together. We found a restaurant that was well hidden and had a separate balcony facing the sea. We still ordered some seafood and everyone sat together to eat. Chen An also emptied his mind and focused only on eating. Ning Jing couldn't help but joke: "Look, this young man is in good health and can eat a lot." "That's right. It's only these two days. If you don't eat more, you don't know when the next time will be. This French food is okay, but not as good as the one in my hometown." Chen An didn't care and stuffed the pasta and seafood into his mouth. Fortunately, there is no British film festival among the three major film festivals, otherwise Chen An felt that he would starve to death there. The seaside scenery is pretty good as night falls. After finishing his meal, Chen An sits on a chair. I lit a cigarette and felt the warm sea breeze blowing over my body, which was quite comfortable. The sound of waves hitting the rocks came rhythmically. The sound of piano continued to be heard in the restaurant, and Chen An looked at the scenery in front of him. I couldn't help but think of a movie. The Pianist on the Sea A classic movie. As the moonlight spread, Chen An felt as if he was sitting on a boat. Looking at the sea in front of him, he unconsciously felt a sense of tranquility. Soon after digesting some of their meal, everyone left the restaurant together. Two days later, Chen An stayed in the hotel and chatted with Han Sanping. Han Sanping keeps tempting Chen An to shoot the next movie, preferably one that can be released in China. After all, among the current group of domestic directors, all of them, except for the older generation, are the fifth generation. They only see art and everything else is bullshit. As they were chatting, Chen An successfully received a call from the closing ceremony, and he felt relieved! ask for everything
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