Full-time actor

"Congratulations to our Nikita Mikhalkov for winning the Special Golden Lion Award. Let us give him the warmest applause and invite him to the stage to receive the award."

There was applause from the audience.

Nikita Mikhalkov is in high spirits at the moment. This time he brought his work "12 Angry Men". He is a Russian.

……

"Which award do you think we will win?"

As the awards were handed out one after another, Liu Yifei couldn't help but take a deep breath, and her hands, which were clasped with Chen Yu's, were already soaked with cold sweat.

Her expression was slightly nervous.

The relaxation of the past few days was clearly the calm after the storm.

Chen Yu looked towards the stage.

As for the remaining awards on the stage, there are only a few awards from the jury, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress... These are the final few major awards to be competed for.

At this time, Jiang Wen also looked towards where Chen Yu was and shook his head.

I haven’t gotten The Sun yet either.

He was actually a little anxious. Although he knew that the awards would become more important as time went on, the pressure of expectation and anticipation followed him closely.

But Chen Yu's mentality was obviously much better than he thought.

There was no sign of nervousness on his face, as if he was oblivious to what was happening outside.

This sense of déjà vu of being in control of the situation made Jiang Wen feel a little dazed.

As for domestic and foreign media reporters, they could no longer contain their excitement. The award ceremony was already halfway through and the next awards were all major ones.

No matter which award you receive, it must be the supreme honor.

Chen Yu sat upright in his seat, but he was thinking about another thing in his mind.

After the movie!

He will present this award later, and he has not told anyone around him.

He tilted his head to look at Liu Yifei on the side.

The lights on the podium made the person's eyes look bright and energetic. Her fingertips occasionally brushed across Chen Yu's fingertips, showing her excitement at the moment.

This look made Chen Yu laugh secretly, and his mood became excited.

“Ohhhh~~~”

The sound was heard again on the stage, which attracted everyone's attention.

Next up is the Special Jury Award.

This is not a consolation prize in name only. To be precise, the Venice Film Festival's Special Jury Prize is one of the important awards in the main competition unit.

It is generally regarded as the third most important honor after the Golden Lion and the Grand Jury Prize.

The award is flexibly presented by the jury based on the particularities of the participating films.

To recognize films that have outstanding artistic innovation, thematic depth, or directorial style but have not won higher awards.

The awards are hereby presented.

Jury member Tim Roth unfolded the cards in his hand with a smile of understanding on his face.

He was not in a hurry to announce the result, which made everyone present very curious.

To be precise, all the crews present have the opportunity to win this award.

“Who do you think will win this award?”

Chen Yu turned his head and looked at Jiang Wen beside him. It would be easier for the two creative teams to communicate when they were sitting together.

Jiang Wen shook his head.

There are only a handful of people on the field who have not won the award, and this award will probably be among them.

Both "The Sun Also Rises" and "Better Days" are possible.

However, after hearing Chen Yu's question, Jiang Wen became a little more hesitant.

In a fundamental sense, "Better Days" is more acceptable than "The Sun Also Rises".

Just when I didn't know how to answer, I heard Tim Roth's excited voice.

“The Sun Also Rises!!”

"Jiang——"

"The Sun Also Rises", Jiang Wen!

"..."

Jiang Wen instantly looked towards the stage, and the expression on his face was clearly visible on the big screen.

As if afraid that Jiang Wen didn't hear it, Tim Roth's voice sounded again.

"The winner of the 64th Venice International Film Festival Special Jury Award is——"

"The Sun Also Rises, Jiang Wen."

All the guests cheered. Chen Yu turned his head to look at Jiang Wen beside him and gave him a slight push: "Old Jiang!"

The expression of the person in front of me seemed somewhat expected.

"Hey~~~"

Jiang Wen sighed softly. He knew very well that winning the Special Jury Award actually meant that he had no chance of winning the Golden Lion or Silver Lion.

His inner ambition is actually the jury and the final Golden Lion.

Unfortunately, he also knew that the biggest problem with this movie was the plot.

Foreigners may not understand it, but Zhang Yimou has done his best to help to this extent, because another movie won the award at the same time - "Millet and Mullet" by Abdel Fattah Kechiche.

But this may be the best arrangement.

Even though they were unable to understand his films, it was the highest honor for these foreigners to give him this award.

"Congratulations, Jiang Ge!"

When Chen Yu's voice sounded, Jiang Wen came back to his senses and straightened his clothes. After a passionate kiss and hug with his wife Zhou Yun, he patted Chen Yu's shoulder and walked towards his seat on the stage.

The best result for his comeback work would be to make a name for himself at the Venice Film Festival.

Although there are some regrets, I am actually quite satisfied.

Chen Yu looked at Jiang Wen's back and felt sincerely happy for him.

Compared to the nothing won in the previous life, the Special Jury Award is already considered a big prize.

This is also a recognition of Jiang Wen's work as a director.

After all, the judging criteria for this award are only slightly different from those for the Golden Lion and the Grand Jury Prize. Whether it is in narrative, visuals, concepts or real-life issues, one must have one's own insights.

"Thank you!"

Jiang Wen received the Special Jury Award from Tim Roth.

Standing on the stage, he looked like a victorious general.

The first thing he said was an arrogant joke.

"I heard that the Venice Film Festival likes movies that are difficult to understand. It seems that I have come to the right place with "The Sun Also Rises"."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone laughed, but Jiang Wen was obviously not finished yet.

"The water ghosts of Venice really do know better!"

"Ha ha!"

This sentence made everyone in the audience laugh so hard that they couldn't stop. It was obvious that Jiang Wen's self-mockery won the attention of many people present.

Old Europeans still have a sense of humor.

"I would like to thank all the senior film industry judges for giving an award to such an 'unfair' film."

“Standing here today, I realized that this place is indeed suitable for gamblers.”

"I took this award for my crazy mom."

Jiang Wen blew a kiss to his wife, then laughed and said, "The sun will rise as usual tomorrow, but——"

"The moon in Venice tonight belongs to me!"

Clap clap clap!

There was immediate applause from the stage, as well as cheers from countless ladies.

Jiang Wen's charm has indeed attracted countless women around the world, including Zhou Yun at this moment, whose eyes are also full of energy.

As arrogant and domineering as ever.

After speaking, he turned around and left. Jiang Wen is a man of chivalrous spirit.

It has to be said that Jiang Wen is probably the only one who can make such lofty statements in such a grand occasion.

Chen Yu was in the audience, feeling a bit amused and helpless.

The whole audience burst into warm applause. All the major directors on the Internet knew Jiang Wen and did not think there was anything wrong with what he said.

As for Jiang Wen——

He also returned to his seat with the award that belonged to him.

He was in high spirits. He was naturally keen on the Golden Lion Award, but he was also aware that foreign contestants would naturally not be able to understand the metaphors in his films.

After the regret, there is actually satisfaction.

Winning the award proves that his ability has been noticed by others.

The whole place was boiling again.

The upcoming awards have become more and more anticipated. With Cucinotta taking the stage again, the awards to be presented have already appeared on the big screen.

Best screenplay!
This is also one of the trophies in the Venice Silver Lion. Several works jumped out on the big screen, and the screams of the crowd filled the entire venue.

However, this award did not attract the attention of netizens in the live broadcast room of Fanqie.com.

No Chinese film has ever won the Venice Screenwriting Award, but in Cannes and Berlin, Jia Kechang's "A Touch of Sin", Wang Quan'an's "Reunion", and Wang Xiaoshuai's "Left and Right" have won it several times.

Venice really got nothing.

In addition to the barriers of cultural translation, the censorship system also imposes certain restrictions on script innovation.

Therefore, people have never had much hope for this award, and as a result, they don’t have much interest in it.

"I am more looking forward to the upcoming Best Actress Award. The actresses nominated this time are more talented than the others. I hope Xixi can get what she wants."

"That's Cate Blanchett, Liu Yifei has no chance!"

“Yes, don’t think about it anymore, just look forward to “Better Days” winning the Grand Jury or Golden Lion Award, there is still hope!”

"I still believe in Brother Yu's ability!"

"Mao, this is his first time directing a movie, and he's not starring in one. I feel... the screenwriter award is more suitable for him. Maybe the next award will be 'Better Days'!"

"Don't be such a pessimist, I was expecting to win a big prize or something..."

“Besides, foreign countries pay more attention to autobiographical art films, and I’m Not There completely fits their point of view!”

"..."

Netizens who watched the live broadcast on Fanqie.com discussed the matter extensively, and they did not doubt the abilities of Liu Yifei and Chen Yu.

The opponent is simply too strong.

This was Chen Yu’s first time directing, and Liu Yifei was only 20 years old… At this moment, most people in the audience stared with bated breath. The award for Best Screenwriter was actually very valuable.

The reason why it is ranked ahead of the best director is to prove that no matter how strong the director's style is, the soul of the movie is ultimately the script.

Only the screenwriter can affirm the charm of the story itself.

Jiang Wen rubbed his hands. If possible, he would naturally hope to win the Best Screenwriter Award.

The Suns can also look forward to this award, but of course the probability of winning it is very small.

But... there is precedent in history that the same movie won both the Jury Prize and the Screenplay Award.

Since there have been such examples, it is normal for Jiang Wen to look forward to it.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!"

Jury member Yelena Liadova took the card handed over by the host.

The already bewitching eyes lit up even brighter when he saw the name on the card.

"Wow, this person is... amazing!"

This is bullshit. Who can win an award without being amazing?!
"I was surprised that he actually won the original screenplay award!"

"Ok?"

"Hmmmm?"

"???"

As soon as these words were spoken, not only many people present at the scene, but in fact some smarter Chinese people in the live broadcast room also reacted.

What does this mean?
Is it that he is not a screenwriter? Or what?
Even many of Chen Yu's fans have already put him in the story.

"All right……"

Liadova shrugged and decided not to keep the secret. She smiled and said, "The winner of the Best Screenplay at the 64th Venice International Film Festival is—"

Liadova's steady voice reached everyone's ears, and the whole place became solemn in an instant.

Everyone's mood was affected to some extent.

If I can win this award, it will be worth the trip.

Several foreign screenwriters have already been gearing up for a while, and this time the competition will definitely be one of them.

Although Liadova's words just now were somewhat ambiguous, maybe she meant something else.

You have to always have some fantasies, right?

But at this time, the live broadcast room of Fanqie.com was filled with Chen Yu’s comments.

There’s no other reason. Even if it’s not him, the fans will still post it.

Besides, it seems that what Liadova said meant something else!
“adolescent!”

Liadova held the award card in one hand and clapped and shouted with the other.

Before the people in China could react, whoosh——

A beam of light has already hit the heads of Chen Yu, Liu Yifei and several others.

Adolescent is the overseas name of "Better Days", which means teenagers. It can also be translated as "young boys and girls", which is the foreign name of "Better Days".

"Whoa oh oh!"

Many people in the audience stood up and began to applaud Chen Yu.

"Congratulations to the Adolescent crew!"

"Congratulations heal-chan!"

“You are truly amazing!”

Yelena Liadova has some favorable impression on Chen Yu. This hard-working man has given her a very strong shock in his previous films.

He plays a variety of roles, but never has a repetitive feel. Even each character is hard to recognize at first glance, as it is played by him.

But this time, he actually won the Best Screenplay award?
This is dreamlike enough.

"Ahhh-"

Tang Yan was already shouting excitedly in his seat, and Luo Jin was also shaking Chen Yu's body violently: "Brother Yu, Brother Yu, you got the award!"

“We won a prize!”

The two were really excited.

An absolute surprise.

When this award was presented, neither of them thought at all that "Better Days" could win it.

To be precise, not only the audience, but even the netizens who were watching the live broadcast on Fanqie.com were equally dumbfounded.

By the time people realized that the award was won by Better Days, the entire internet was already in an uproar.

"Fuck, that's awesome!"

"The first best Chinese play in Venice history, right?"

"Yes, for the first time ever!"

"Damn, damn, it's full of gold!"

"The key point is that Chen Yu is an actor, and he won the Best Screenwriter award?"

"Hahaha, I told you, he probably won't win the Best Director Award. After all, this is Chen Yu's first time as a director, so he's still a little immature!"

"But winning the best screenplay is already pretty impressive!"

“Indeed, the first work to win the Best Screenplay award shows that it is of high quality. The ratings in the program book can actually say it all. Better Days has the highest rating among all the nominated films!”

"This isn't the first time that Brother Yu has been a screenwriter. He wrote the scripts for several of the previous blockbusters, "Operation Bourne!"

"It's just that his performance is so great that everyone ignores his creative talent!"

"Yes, Chen Yu is really a very comprehensive guy. He knows a lot of things. He studies movies every day, and he is also a martial arts director and editor..."

"He is so immersed in movies that he can't help himself. He was born for movies!"

“There aren’t many film careers left for him!”

"Hahaha!"

"..."

The comments were all full of praise, reflecting his incredibly high popularity in China; and everyone present, except Chen Yu, was actually in a state of shock and cheering.

Best Screenplay?
It was actually obtained by Chen Yu.

Many foreigners are actually confused because they don’t know the other party’s screenwriting ability.

All they knew was his acting skills.

But now, they know... a director and actor with screenwriting skills, which is very comprehensive in the film industry.

"husband!"

Liu Yifei seemed calm, but her eyes were already filled with tears due to excitement.

“You won a prize!”

“We won a prize!”

Liu Yifei shook Chen Yu's hands tightly and rubbed them; they also had no expectations for this award. After all, most of the best screenplay awards in previous years were won by foreign screenwriters.

"Don't pretend, hurry up!"

At this time, Jiang Wen looked at Chen Yu who was sitting there calmly.

It is undeniable that the script of "Better Days" is indeed very powerful.

They couldn't help but admit this situation.

"Whoo~~~"

"I didn't expect that..."

Chen Yu smiled at Liu Yifei and Jiang Wen, stood up, kissed Liu Yifei, hugged her tightly, then straightened his suit and walked calmly to the podium of the Venice Film Palace that he had been to many times!
He... really didn't expect that "Better Days" could win this award.

I wasn't prepared at all! (End of this chapter)