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Chapter 1358 Lifetime Achievement Award - Palme d'Or!

"What's going on? Two Palme d'Or trophies?"

"Who's this old man? What does he do? How come he also has a Palme d'Or trophy? Is it a replica?"

“Look at you guys, you only ever look at female celebrities, don’t you? You don’t even recognize this one? This is Pierre Lescourt, the president of the Cannes Film Festival organizing committee.”

"Holy crap! That sounds pretty impressive? So what's he doing out here?"

"Could tonight's Palme d'Or be a tie? That can't be! Last time Chen Kaige won a tie, both awards were announced at once!"

The bullet screen area on the Youku live streaming platform is now completely filled with a flood of bullet comments.

According to the award ceremony procedures of previous Cannes International Film Festivals, after the Palme d'Or is awarded, there should be two segments: the closing program and the jury president's thank-you speech.

But now, Pierre Lescourt suddenly walked out carrying a trophy, which is really puzzling.

However, quite a few people at the scene actually guessed it!

"It's the Cannes Honorary Palme d'Or!"

Chen Kaige suddenly spoke up, his eyes gleaming as he stared at the trophy in Pierre Lescourt's hand, wishing he could snatch it away.

"The Honorary Palme d'Or?" Chen Hong asked, somewhat puzzled. "What kind of award is that? Is it newly established?"

Chen Kaige took a deep breath and explained, "You can think of it as a lifetime achievement award similar to the Oscars. Before that, the Honorary Palme d'Or was also known as the Golden Coach Award."

Starting last year, it was officially renamed the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the previous recipient was Jodie Foster.

Chen Hong was slightly taken aback, her pupils dilating slightly in surprise.

She had certainly heard of Jodie Foster.

She is the female lead in films such as "Taxi Driver", "The Silence of the Lambs", and "Panic Room".

She started shooting commercials at the age of 3, starred in her first TV series at the age of 6, and two years later starred in her film debut, "The Villain in the Mountains".

In 1989, at the 61st Academy Awards, she won the Best Actress award at the age of 27.

In 1992, at the 64th Academy Awards, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress again at the age of 30.

Subsequently, she won numerous awards for her roles in films and television series such as "Daughter of the Earth," "Contact," "The Brave," "Carnage," "Orange Is the New Black," "House of Cards," and "Prisoner 760."

At this point, Jodie Foster was hailed as a "Hollywood genius actress!"

In recognition of her contributions to the film industry, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 70th Golden Globe Awards in 2013.

In 2016, she received her name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the 2580th star on the street.

At the 74th Cannes Film Festival last year, Jodie Foster was awarded the Honorary Palme d'Or, a lifetime achievement award!
This person has always been Chen Hong's idol, but unfortunately, she is not qualified to catch up with him at all.

After snapping out of her daze, she suddenly realized!
"So, will another honorary Palme d'Or be awarded this year?"

Chen Kai heard her question, but did not answer.

At that moment, he clenched his fists, staring intently at the trophy, his eyes filled with longing.

Even if I can't win the Palme d'Or, winning an honorary Palme d'Or would still be a significant achievement in my directing career!
However, as he listened to Pierre Lescourt's acceptance speech, the fervor in his heart quickly subsided...

"Tonight, I want to introduce you to a unique cinematic master in the history of global cinema. His name has long been synonymous with the perfect fusion of art and commerce!"

With two decades in the film industry, he has redefined the boundaries of cinema through his lens!

In blockbuster commercial films, he can transform special effects into a breathtaking epic, with a single film grossing over $30 billion worldwide, creating a miracle that is hard to surpass in film history!
In the hallowed halls of art, he could weave the subtleties of humanity into poetry, earning three nominations for the Cannes Palme d'Or and winning this trophy—the highest honor in cinematic art—three times!

The lights suddenly dimmed, and a montage of clips began playing on the big screen:
The grand and magnificent war scenes, the delicate and moving emotional entanglements, and the philosophically insightful cinematic language... different styles of visuals flash by like a revolving lantern, each scene eliciting quiet gasps from the audience.

At that moment, almost everyone in the room looked towards the front row.

"His work is the ultimate exploration of cinematic language!" Pierre's voice was filled with undisguised admiration. "While other directors are still struggling with the balance between art and the market, he has already broken Oscar records and conquered the Cannes Film Festival."

He proved with his undeniable achievements that true masters are never bound by any labels!

As the final shot focused on the winner's iconic profile, the entire audience erupted in applause!
Pierre raised the honorary Palme d'Or trophy, his gaze sweeping across the breathless audience: "He is not only a director, but also an innovator in the film industry and a trendsetter in art."

Tonight, this prestigious Palme d'Or is dedicated to this undisputed legend of film history—Chen Fei!

Before he finished speaking, the entire venue had already turned into a sea of ​​excitement.

The thunderous applause lasted for a long time, and the judges in the front row stood up and applauded for several minutes to pay tribute to Chen Fei.

Flashes of light created a galaxy-like spectacle as reporters frantically pressed their shutters.

Amidst the continuous clicking sounds, someone shouted the name "Chen Fei".

Fans in the back rows stood on their seats, raised their phones, and tried to capture this historic moment.

Although Chen Kaige could not hide his regret, he was still clapping vigorously, his face full of admiration.

Although his relationship with Chen Fei had always been rather cold, with almost no cooperation or interaction between them, this did not prevent him from envying Chen Fei.

Winning a Palme d'Or can be related to factors such as the subject matter, luck, and public relations.

But being able to win it a second or third time... is definitely a symbol of strength.

Without a doubt!

Inside the theater, exclamations of praise in different languages ​​mingled together, including English, French, Korean, Chinese, German...

But at this moment, all these words are speaking the same name: Chen Fei!

Han Jianu suddenly stood up, grabbed Chen Fei's arm, her voice trembling with excitement: "Senior brother! You won an award! The highest honor for lifetime achievement!"

In the front row, Liu Yifei held Chen Fei's hand tightly, and tears finally welled up in her eyes.

Looking at her beloved beside her, she recalled the countless nights they spent discussing the script and the hardships they endured working side by side on set...

But at this moment, all the memories have transformed into a surge of pride!

She raised her hand to cover her mouth, letting the tears slide down her cheeks, but she kept smiling.

"Don't cry, why are you crying after winning an award? Your makeup is all ruined."

Chen Fei looked up and wiped away her tears, then gave her a deep kiss on the lips.

"boom--"

The camera was pointed at him at that moment, and when he kissed Liu Yifei, the scene erupted in an even more enthusiastic commotion.

Meanwhile, in the Youku live stream room in China, the barrage of comments surged like a tidal wave.

"Kill Chen Fei! Seize Xixi!"

"Damn it! Let go of my goddess, let me have her!"

"I knew it! I guessed it right away! This award was definitely for Director Chen... Damn it, they're showing off their love again! I'm so angry!"

"Haha, I didn't expect Director Chen to win a trophy tonight, that's amazing."

"I would absolutely disagree if anyone else received this award, but if it's Chen Fei, I'm completely convinced!"

At the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, under the watchful eyes of Pierre Lescourt on stage and everyone in the audience, Chen Fei finally stepped onto the stairs. Approaching Pierre Lescourt, he smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lescourt."

"Fei, this is the honor you deserve."

Pierre handed the trophy and certificate to Chen Fei, then stepped back slightly, giving him the spotlight.

Chen Fei turned to face the audience, with his decades-long trajectory of light and shadow on the big screen behind him, and the whole world looking up at him in front of him!

He raised the trophy high.

The sharp edges of the metal refracted tiny sparkles under the light, like starlight condensed from countless late nights spent on set.

He took a deep breath, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, and when he spoke, his voice was surprisingly steady: "Standing here now, I suddenly remembered myself at eighteen, clutching my film academy acceptance letter."

At that time, I couldn't have imagined that one day I would be communicating with the world in this way.

Thanks to movies, every ordinary soul can become a dream weaver.

Thanks to my team, those days of arguing until dawn over a single shot eventually became the light on the silver screen.

I especially want to thank my loved one. When I was so exhausted on set that I could hardly keep going, it was your patient encouragement and support that gave me the courage to keep going.

As he spoke, his gaze met Liu Yifei's tearful eyes, and his heart skipped a beat.

"And you, the audience, sitting in the audience right now!" Chen Fei suddenly smiled, with a touch of youthful spirit. "Some people ask me how to balance art and commerce. My answer is: sincerity is always the sharpest sword!"

When we dare to dissect the fabric of life, when we dare to light a lamp in the darkness, the audience will naturally cross mountains and seas to resonate with us!

The audience erupted in applause once again, mixed with cheers.

Chen Fei pressed the trophy to his heart, gazing one last time at the dazzling lights of the dome: "This trophy belongs to everyone who keeps moving forward on the path of filmmaking. May we always be young! May we always believe that the next shot can change the world!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and tossed the trophy high into the air.

The Palme d'Or drew a dazzling arc, landing steadily back in the palm of the hand in a breathtaking moment for the entire stadium.

The next second, he was overwhelmed by a wave of applause!

"So handsome! He's so handsome!"

Chen Feiyu finally couldn't help but sigh.

However, the next second, after Liu Haoran reminded him, he saw his father with a gloomy face.

Both are directors who have won the Palme d'Or, but Chen Fei won the Palme d'Or, the highest honor at Cannes.

Then look at my own father.

Having finally secured a nomination and traveled all the way to Cannes, they ended up leaving empty-handed.

It's so frustrating just thinking about it.

He quickly shut his mouth and dared not utter another sound, fearing that he would anger his father and be made to copy the family rules again when they got back.

At this moment, Chen Fei, who had received the award, had already stepped down from the stage.

"Let me see what the difference is between your trophy and mine?" Han Jianu leaned over curiously and compared it with the Palme d'Or in Chen Fei's hand.

"No difference," Chen Fei said casually. "They look the same, only the names and their prestige are different."

"Gold content?" Han Jianu muttered subconsciously, "Which is higher?"

"What do you think?" Chen Fei glanced at her.

"Okay, I was just being nosy."

She obediently sat back down.

Isn't she just asking for trouble? That's the highest achievement and honor, the Palme d'Or, while hers is just an ordinary Palme d'Or.

Can the gold content be the same?

To win this award, one must first win a major award at Cannes and then have a significant influence in the European and American film industry.

"Pfft." Liu Yifei covered her mouth and giggled beside her.

With this, the Cannes International Film Festival awards ceremony officially came to an end.

However, to everyone's surprise, tonight will also mark a new chapter in Cannes' history.

Pierre Lescourt returned to the stage and announced loudly that he would officially step down as chairman of the organizing committee.

His successor was Alice Nobloch.

"Cannes will welcome its first female president!"

He announced loudly on the stage, but at that moment, while many people in the audience were applauding, even more people were frowning.

From 1947 to the present, Cannes has experienced 75 glorious editions.

However, the chairman of its organizing committee has always been male.

But now a female chairperson of the organizing committee has suddenly appeared, which will inevitably affect the subsequent award selection.

If this happened in China, probably no one would take it seriously.

But now, during a period of great upheaval in women's rights, a female president has suddenly emerged, and the Palme d'Or has been won by female directors for two consecutive years, while the highest achievement award last year was also given to a female actress...

All these signals suggest that the Cannes Film Festival is likely to undergo a dramatic transformation!
However, this has nothing to do with Chen Fei.

Anyway, Parasite is definitely the winner tonight!
The Palme d'Or, the Cannes Best Actor award, and a highest achievement honor—what a great harvest!

"By the way, senior, I've had a lot of foreign film companies contacting me lately, wanting to buy distribution and adaptation rights. Should we sell them?"

On the way back to the hotel after leaving the venue, Han Jianu suddenly brought up the matter of film copyright.

Chen Fei nodded: "Of course we'll sell."

"Who are you selling it to?"

"Walton Pictures! Let them license the rights, let them distribute it, and we'll take a cut."

"Oh! Right! I almost forgot, you also have a film company in Hollywood." Han Jianu tapped her head and smiled sheepishly.

"But there's no rush now."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because I'm preparing to submit this film for the Oscars."

Upon hearing this, everyone on the bus turned to look at them, their surprise evident.

Hollywood?
Oscars!
"Can I still win an award if I go there?" Han Jianu asked expectantly.

"Who knows?" Chen Fei shrugged, but then a mysterious smile suddenly appeared on his face. "You'll find out when you get there."

(End of this chapter)