China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

There has never been such an awesome person in this world!
It goes against the rules, the system, and logic.

Guan Ling didn’t open Venice himself, so three yolk eggs are not enough?
Besides, it’s a restaurant run by one’s own family, so it might be more restrictive.

Stephen Fung sneered.

Although Stephen Fung is also very young, he couldn't help but give some advice when looking at Eddie Peng and Michael Yang.

"No chance. Unless Venice doesn't want to do it anymore.

The most important thing for the newly appointed film festival chairman is not a drastic revolution, but the three things a new official should do upon taking office. But at least these three things should not burn himself. After all, if there are too many controversies, it will be very troublesome.

And now..."

The technical awards and Best Director were given to Ning Hao, and the Best Actress award was given to Zhang Ziyi.

In the main competition in Venice, there are basically these three people. Let’s take a look now.

"Wild Tales" won three awards.

"Gone Girl" got two.

On the contrary, "Perfect Strangers" has only won the Best Screenplay award so far.

But even so, it's outrageous enough.

How many awards has a film won at all the Venice Film Festivals?
You can't divide pork like this.

Do you think it's so outrageous that Lu Zhijie cut the meat into sauce? !

Stephen Fung really doesn't believe it.

Although there are only two awards left, Stephen Fung firmly believes that there will not be another award involving Guan Ling.

The prize is not a woman,

Feng Delun had been struggling with Karen Mok, Vivian Hsu, Shu Qi and others for so many years, and he felt exhausted.

Why did Guan Ling win so many awards?

Who believes it?
To seduce a woman only requires personal force, but to win an award requires the evaluation of many judges.

Peng Yuyan thought about it and nodded. "What Director Feng said makes sense, but we only have to wait another ten minutes to find out if there are any awards."

Yang Tianbao's eyes were full of stars, and he whispered, "I think it's possible. I think Director Guan is still a possibility. In fact, I have always believed that the entire entertainment industry has never realized the seriousness of Director Guan's deterrent power."

"No matter how serious it is, he is just a big director. He is not the president of Italy."

Tony Leung also whispered something.

Sexual fantasies are a kind of beautiful dream, but don’t do it all the time.

Soon, the Silver Lion Award, the Special Jury Award, was awarded.

"The winner is... "Pieta", Kim Ki-duk."

When the person on the stage shouted out the Grand Jury Award, Guan Ling's pupils shrank slightly.

Of all the people present, perhaps only he knew that the original Grand Jury Prize was for "Heaven: Faith", while Kim Ki-duk secured the final Golden Lion Award with "Pietà".

But now, she has won the Silver Lion of the Jury...

Does that mean there is still a chance for the Golden Lion Award?
His expression suddenly became serious.

Like everyone and every director present, he certainly hopes to win the final Golden Lion Award.

However, after Ning Hao won the Silver Lion for Best Director, he actually believed that there were practical difficulties.

And now, this flame is burning again.

……

"How is it? Let me tell you. The remaining awards are unlikely to be related to Director Guan."

After Kim Ki-duk won the Jury Grand Prix.

Whether it was at the Movie Palace or at the commentary booth of the movie channel, simple explanations were given.

Stephen Fung raised his eyebrows, indicating that he knew a lot about movies.

The remaining few people did not refute, but just laughed along.

"This film festival is really a great harvest of East Asian films. Although the style of "Pietà" by Korean director Kim Ki-duk is not strongly authorial, it contains certain political metaphors. In fact, from our previous understanding, this film has always been a hot favorite for the Golden Lion Award.

Based on our on-site reports, media comments, and even director Chen Kexin's on-site evaluation of the film.

Everyone thinks this movie is a natural 'festival film'.

At least before today, more people might think that this movie would win the Best Picture award without any suspense.

Feedback from the audience: This movie received rave reviews from the media during its screening. The lively press conference, the Greek tragedy-like poster and name, and Kim Ki-duk's unique narrative style made everyone feel that this was a very good movie.

And Kim Ki-duk needs this award,
Starting from "The House That Never Died" in 2000, Kim Ki-duk has visited the water city four times.

In 2004, "Empty Room" unexpectedly won the Silver Lion Award for Best Director. Kim Ki-duk, wearing a baseball cap, opened his hand and showed the eyes painted on the palm of his hand.

However, this unique director who claimed to have a third eye fell into a trough after "The Dream" in 2008.

Fortunately, Kim Ki-duk not only won the Un Certain Regard Award at last year's Cannes Film Festival with his comeback film "Arirang",

And finally, 12 years later, he arrived at the award ceremony again in the water city of Venice.

To be honest, I think in my heart she might be able to complete her coronation ceremony."

Tu Jingwei paused and continued to explain: "But now that this play has won the Grand Jury Prize, I am still quite curious about the final choice of the Golden Lion Award."

Isa nodded.

"To be honest, the Silver Lion jury was quite unexpected. We could see the expressions of many people in the film palace, and everyone was very surprised. Venice has always emphasized political narratives, and Pietà didn't win this award. Could it be that Faith in Heaven did?"

Liu Zhenyun and Cui Jian didn't understand what the two were saying, so they just whispered in agreement.

Liu Zhenyun asked, "Do you think it's possible to win Director Guan's film?"

"No way?" Cui Jian also smiled and said, "Although I hope so, I think it's difficult."

"You still have to think about it."

Liu Zhenyun chuckled.

“In previous years, film festivals have been about dividing the pork. There were rules at previous festivals, saying that only acting awards could be won by multiple people, but this award has long been broken because of the pork division, so the best film award has been given to different films.

In fact, for the jury, they might want to give each of the 18 films a Golden Lion, but this is obviously impossible."

Tu Jingwei also spoke plain language.

"I just have one question. Is there any chance of getting Director Guan's "Perfect Strangers"?" Liu Zhenyun asked again.

There was total silence.

To say that there is is a bit of an exaggeration.

If I say no, it seems a bit offensive.

But since Liu Zhenyun has already made the request, Tu Jingwei has no choice but to continue with the live commentary process and can only speak carefully.

"Since it has entered the main competition, Perfect Strangers certainly has a chance to win the best award, but winning the best award is indeed unlikely under the current circumstances."

She bit the bullet and said the right nonsense.

The whole scene was completely confused.

The live broadcast room burst into laughter.

"Forget it, forget it. I won't make things difficult for you." Liu Zhenyun also laughed.

At this moment, the audience who were watching the live broadcast on the Internet were also refreshing their screens.

"The movie channel has created a new meme!"

"I can imagine that when Tu Jingwei was asked this question by Professor Liu Zhenyun, her head must have been buzzing, and her answer was also very impressive. As expected of a famous CCTV host, you asked me a question and I responded. But it was basically the same as you asking yourself a question."

"Teacher Tu is angry! Teacher Tu is angry!"

"This reaction not only allows the cue process to continue, but also maintains professionalism. These professional hosts at CCTV are all really smart."

"I highly doubt that the grooves in Tu Jingwei's brain just now were two inches deeper, and he became sober in an instant."

"Liu Zhenyun's reaction was also very quick. He immediately realized that his question was embarrassing. He even said that he would not ask it again."

"So what do you think, does Director Guan Lingguan have a chance to win the Golden Lion Award?"

"Then ask yourself."

……

Soon, the last award was presented on site.

The ultimate award of the Golden Lion Award.

At this moment, the eyes of the world are turning to the awards ceremony of the Venice Film Festival.

Guan Ling closed his eyes slightly.

Jingtian wanted to talk to Guan Ling, but Chen Daomin gently pulled his arm and shook his head.

Wan Qian supported her temple with one hand and turned to look at Guan Ling.

Zhang Ziyi was thinking back to how she had deliberately rubbed Guan Ling with the small pellets, but Guan Ling had no reaction at all, which made her feel itchy instead.

Now I can’t wait to have a romantic experience in the seats of the Cinema Palace.

But unfortunately Guan Ling closed his eyes.

As for the others, Hu Ge came here to learn and kept looking around.

Although Hu Ge is now somewhat famous in China, he only gained fame from ancient costume fantasy films, or even ancient costume idol dramas. He is at the bottom of the entertainment industry's contempt chain.

So no one would give him any face.

David Fincher narrowed his eyes slightly. It didn't really matter to him whether he won the award or not, because he still had to participate in the Oscar nomination later.

He believes that "Gone Girl" may achieve even greater success at the Oscars.

But of course it’s best if you can get it.

Ning Hao and Xing Na held the Silver Lion Award for Best Director trophy tightly in their hands.

At this moment, the two of them have not fully recovered yet.

Even Ning Hao's face was filled with excitement, and there were traces of tears in the wrinkles on his face.

When he went on stage to receive the award just now, he thanked Guan Ling.

But after coming down, he felt that he had not expressed enough gratitude, and the more he thought about it, the more regretful he became.

I didn’t thank my wife, I didn’t thank my parents, I didn’t thank the crew, and I didn’t thank the actors.

All thanks to Guan Ling.

As soon as he came down, Chen Daomin said to him, "Director Ning, it's great. You really are very grateful to Director Guan."

Based on this sentence, Ning Hao always felt that he was being sarcastic.

Say you have peerless licking skills?

Although there was nothing wrong with licking, Ning Hao regretted it. Thanks should be more comprehensive.

At least my wife didn’t lick it.

It's a bit of a pity.

Lick it at night. Yang Tianbao was also watching Guan Ling from a distance. She had already found out Director Guan's room number.

She decided to go there in the evening.

After that brief affair between the two a long time ago, Yang Tianbao never met Director Guan again.

But it has to be said that the drama "Detective Dee" really changed her destiny.

To her, she is just a vase who can't act but always thinks she is good at acting.

The fact that he has achieved such success now and can even star in a movie is all thanks to Director Guan’s support.

I don’t have any.

A dime?
At least if you support it for a while, it can be regarded as ticket money.

But Yang Tianbao still wants to make progress!
So she had made up her mind.

If Director Guan was sad because he didn't win the Golden Lion Award, she would go to comfort him and would be willing to do anything.

She could even make circles with her tongue around Director Guan to make him laugh.

If Director Guan is in a good mood and happy, she will go too.

When people are happy, shouldn’t they enjoy themselves?

Anyway, I have decided on this door today!
Yang Tianbao thought to himself.

Seeing the number in her phone, she decided not to call.

Just go and block the door.

Just go in as long as the other party opens the door!

Anyway, women are not breaking the law.

…………

The film palace became quiet as it handed out its last awards.

Movie channel.

It suddenly became a little quieter.

Liu Zhenyun, who had just been creating laughter with his straightforwardness, also shut his mouth.

Afterwards, the movie palace began to play VCRs and the nominations of various films.

The process was actually very short, but everyone still watched it with bated breath.

“A movie about directing.”

Cui Jian saw a clip of Guan Ling's "Perfect Stranger" and couldn't help but whispered.

But no one responded.

And in silence.

The award presenter was already standing in front of the stage, holding up the envelope.

At this time, the directors who were shortlisted for the final round.

They didn't even dare to breathe.

Everyone watched as the award presenter opened the winning envelope with smiles on his face.

Then, he moved very slowly, as if he had been acupunctured.

At that moment, it was as if the slow-motion button was pressed.

“The winner of the Best Film Award at the 69th Venice International Film Festival is…

Guan Ling, "Perfect Stranger", let us congratulate him!"

boom--

Zhou Xun's computer crashed on the spot.

Chen Kun became stiff.

Sun Li was speechless.

Deng Chao opened his mouth in shock.

Qin Hao immediately rushed to Guan Ling's side, "Director Guan, we won the award! We won the Golden Lion Award!"

Lam Chi Chung also jumped on Kwan Ling.

Guan Ling was almost scared to pee.

"You can't! You absolutely can't!"

Lam Chi Chung touched the back of his head, chuckled, and then jumped towards Brother Hu.

Brother Hu was almost frightened to jump up.

"Don't you know how much you weigh?! Spare my life!"

"Jingtian, we won the Golden Lion Award!"

Only then did Lam Chi Chung calm down and no longer wanted to jump.

Brother Hu rolled his eyes at Lam Chi Chung.

"What luck!"

These two people are very familiar with each other and are sitting in the corner of this group of people.

Brother Hu was extremely envious of Lam Chi Chung's film winning the Golden Lion Award.

And this moment.

There were boos throughout the entire film festival.

Many directors can’t stand it anymore.

"It's Guan Ling again?!"

The Venice Film Festival has never been so crazy.

Many directors at the scene were about to stand up and curse.

At the pork distribution meeting, why the hell did you give Guan Ling a pig!!!

At this moment, not only the people at the scene were speechless.

The smile on Stephen Fung's face just now completely froze.

The whole person is not well.

Guan Ling himself was stunned.

The most excited ones were the Chinese media present at the scene.

For an instant.

Almost every Chinese media outlet is running wildly.

“Quick, quick, we need to grab the front page!
Guan Ling won the Golden Lion Award!
This is another Golden Lion for China, and also Guan Ling’s first Golden Lion! "

No, Guan Ling won the three major European Grand Slams!

Another media outlet suddenly remembered something and was stunned.

So far, he is a director who has won all three major European Grand Slams.

Never appeared!
The faces of countless reporters at the scene changed drastically, and many of them were so excited that their faces turned red!

"Boo?! Boo! You are such a sour grape idiot!"

There was also a reporter who cursed at the people who were booing next to him, and then began to excitedly report the news to the country.

Although the Internet is broadcasting in real time, there are always people who don't stay up late and must grab the front page!
"Director Guan, it's a grand slam!"

All the media is going a little crazy at the moment.

It was a fatal blow to the directors on the scene.

After the booing, they felt like toys at the Venice International Film Festival.

Even after Guan Ling went on stage to receive the award, the noise continued.

Topical.

For the global film industry,

The award given by Venice this time is not only topical, but also an act that goes against the will of the world.

Because in history, no one has ever achieved the three major European Grand Slams!
How dare he?
The global film industry is stunned!
After overwhelming doubts.

Three minutes after the awards ceremony ended that day.

Venice released the reasons behind why "Perfect Strangers" won the Golden Lion Award.

The jury chairman stated in an interview:
“We’ve seen a lot of skepticism.

But this time the award was indeed chosen by voting, as the extreme emotions and violent aesthetics of "Pietà" were not accepted by some judges, while Guan Ling's huge influence in the European and American film scene in recent years and the ingenuity of "Perfect Stranger" impressed many judges.

For us, using a seemingly ordinary dinner as the stage, through a tension-filled "mobile game", peeling off the privacy, trust and hypocrisy in modern interpersonal relationships, and ultimately revealing the fragility and complexity deep in human nature is a very brilliant social issue.

At the same time, the director constructed a modern fable about interpersonal relationships in the digital age with minimalist scenes and a sophisticated script structure. It even caused many couples at the Venice Film Festival to fall out on the spot, which shows how huge the influence is.

The film's black humor and dramatic tension are shocking, and its subversive ending is a soul-searching question to the audience: Are we really willing to face the truth?
This work is not only a sharp critique of contemporary society, but also a sobering observation of the abyss of human nature.

It reminds us that as technology increasingly erodes the private sphere, trust and honesty between people are becoming increasingly precious.

With its excellent script, profound themes and superb directing skills, Perfect Strangers is a well-deserved winner of the Golden Lion Award at this year's Venice Film Festival."

But these answers cannot resolve the doubts.

But the trophy is in hand.

Guan Ling did nothing.

That night, Guan Ling decided to sleep with the trophy as his pillow.

At this time, Yang Tianbao knocked on Guan Ling's door.

In no time.

Guan Ling's dissatisfaction began to burst out on Yang Tianbao.

Guan Ling pinched Yang Tianbao's chin and asked her to turn her head and look into his eyes.

Guan Ling snorted.

"You know what? If loyalty is not absolute, it is equal to absolute disloyalty!"

"Do you still dare?"

"Do you still dare?!"

"Do you still dare?!"

Yang Tianbao panicked and felt a pain in her jaw. But she felt it was very exciting...

(End of this chapter)