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Chapter 1028 Cannes Film Festival Opens

Li Mu turned around and saw the person coming was British actress Rebecca Hall, who had just made a feature film "Skin Imposter" focusing on racial issues last year and was in the process of transforming herself into a director.

“It’s a pleasure to be a judge with you.”

Rebecca Hall shook hands with Li Mu and seemed a little excited.

"Me too!" Li Mu replied with a smile.

"Li, I can discuss with you about directing later." Rebecca Hall was interrupted by a newcomer before she could finish her words.

The person who came was another member of the jury, Indian actor Deepika Padukone.

Then Noomi Rapace, Jasmine Trica, Asghar Farhadi and others who had already arrived came over one after another. Everyone introduced themselves one by one, and the jury members naturally gathered around Li Mu.

For this reason, Li Mu could only look at Rebecca Hall apologetically. Obviously, the other party wanted to discuss the director's issue with him, but now was obviously not a good time.

Li Mu was not the first judge to arrive. Several judges had already arrived.

Because the judges are the first group of people on the red carpet in Cannes, everyone has to arrive early, otherwise the red carpet will be delayed because of the judges.

After everyone gathered together, although they were a little unfamiliar with each other, they soon started chatting about movies.

Not far away, the nominated Chinese-language filmmakers were apparently gathered together.

It was the crew of Chen Jianying's "A Cliff Rising from the Seashore" and Bi Gan's "Broken Heart of the Sun" that were shortlisted for the short film competition unit.

"Director Li is over there, should we go over and say hello?"

At this time, Chen Jianying saw Li Mu chatting with the judges not far away, and couldn't help but ask.

In a film event of this level, they were still too inconspicuous. Even the media were unwilling to come and film, and all went to Li Mu and the Hollywood stars.

"Go for a while, now that you're here."

Bi Gan thought about it and decided to go.

In the end, only two directors went over because the rest were more transparent.

The media are filming frantically at the moment because the interview has not started yet, and this is the rule.

Li Mu also noticed Chen Jianying and Bi Gan who were walking towards him, and immediately apologized to the other judges.

At this moment, Li Mu noticed that there seemed to be a few people walking towards him from the other side.

At a closer look, it seems to be the director of "Decision to Separate" Park Chan-wook and the leading actor Tang Wei.

In terms of fame, Park Chan-wook is of course more famous. After all, he won the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize in 2003 with "Oldboy". He later directed the finale of the "Revenge Trilogy" "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance", and won the Little Golden Lion Award, the Future Film Award, and the Best Film Award at the Venice Film Festival.

He has won many international awards.

But Li Mu didn’t need to watch out for anything, so of course he greeted his own people first.

"Director Li!"

"Director Li!"

Chen Jianying and Bi Gan said in succession.

Chen Jianying is really young, being born in the 90s, but Bi Gan is not old either, being born in 89, he caught the last train of the post-80s generation.

"So young!" Li Mu said with a smile, "I wish you good results!"

"Thank you, Director Li!"

Both of them were a little reserved, which made Li Mu suddenly feel as if he had grown old.

"Director Li, we won't bother you for now." Bi Gan looked at the increasing number of people coming over. After all, the red carpet for the opening ceremony had not yet begun, so it was time to greet and get to know each other. "Let's talk later at China Night."

Li Mu responded with a faint smile.

After Bi Gan and Chen Jianying left, Park Chan-wook and Tang Wei and others came forward.

Of course, the first person to speak was Tang Wei, who then introduced Park Chan-wook and others.

Li Mu smiled and nodded. He naturally knew the purpose of Park Chan-wook and others' visit. Generally speaking, after the opening ceremony, the jury members would not contact the crew to avoid gossip.

Therefore, many crew members will take advantage of the opportunity before the opening ceremony to get to know each other, which is actually to deepen the impression, just in case this impression is useful.

Therefore, when Li Mu first received Chen Jianying and Bi Gan, Park Chan-wook was extremely patient and not at all impatient.

On the one hand, Li Mu's international status is far higher than his. After all, Koreans have always admired the strong. Even several of Li Mu's films are still on the box office rankings in South Korea.

Of course, the most important thing now is that Li Mu is the chairman of this year's jury.

At this time, not only Li Mu, but other members of the jury were not spared. All major crews and those who had some connections would come forward to say hello. In fact, the world film circle is not that big.

Li Mu was also very busy.

Tang Wei followed Park Chan-wook back to her seat. During the conversation, Park Chan-wook became a little more friendly. Perhaps because he had helped her, she was a little grateful.

If Li Mu hadn't been here, she would have taken advantage of his connections with fellow Chinese people to strike up a conversation. To be honest, she felt a little awkward in this crew.

While Tang Wei was still feeling emotional, the opening ceremony officially began.

On both sides of the red carpet, flash lights flashed one after another, like countless bright stars, making the early summer night in Cannes even more dazzling.

At this time, the red carpet spread in front of the Film Palace was like a flowing red river, connecting filmmakers from all over the world.

The audience's cheers and reporters' questions were intertwined, enthusiastic yet elegant.

"Let's go."

Li Mu stood in the middle, looked at his fellow judges for the next two weeks on both sides, and said with a faint smile.

Li Mu walked onto the red carpet from one side. He was wearing a burgundy custom-made suit, which was well-cut and had smooth lines. It was paired with a dark-patterned bow tie, which was low-key yet full of texture.

The left and right sides are composed of two male and two female judges.

The enthusiasm of the opening ceremony was immediately ignited. There were also beautiful women among the judges this time, and the spotlights were flashing non-stop.

On the red carpet, even Li Mu, the chairman of the jury, had to be slightly inferior to the beauties. After all, it was not an interview or a speech.

Reporters on both sides of the red carpet pointed their cameras at the crowd.

"plum!"

"Noomi Rapace, this way!"

"Jasmine Trica, please look here!"

The media rushed to shout, hoping to capture the best picture.

The female judge was also very cooperative. She stopped to cooperate with the filming and posed in what she thought was the most beautiful pose.

At this time, some international media reporters asked loudly in English: "Li, what are your expectations for this film festival?"

"See you during the interview."

Li Mu waved his hand upon hearing this and had no intention of responding to questions on the red carpet.

As Li Mu and the judges approached the entrance to the Film Palace at the end of the red carpet, the cheers at the scene reached a climax, and the flash lights seemed to form a sea of ​​white light.
(End of this chapter)