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Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's award-giving proposal can be said to have ignited the atmosphere of this year's Venice Film Festival's award ceremony.

But the awards are not over yet, there are still several big prizes to be announced.

Everyone was still enjoying the romance of Liu Yifei's proposal to Chen Yu, but host Cucinotta had already walked onto the stage again, because there were still several awards to be presented, including Best Actor and Best Director.

"Tonight, Venice is destined to be romantic and beautiful because of the dazzling performance of the new actress Crystal Liu. She has won the heart of director Chan and also won the award she wanted..."

Cucinotta teased Liu Yifei's behavior just now and tried to shift the atmosphere back to the award.

The camera gave a close-up of Liu Yifei and Chen Yu again, and Liu Yifei made a "yeah" gesture with great joy.

This random tidbit of a proposal ended perfectly; and with renewed applause from the audience, the jury members began to award the Best Actor prize.

"Brother Yu, is it true that... we don't have any awards next time?"

Luo Jin suddenly asked Chen Yu in a low voice.

While the two were being affectionate, Tang Yan just pouted helplessly.

This expression caught Liu Yifei's attention, and she turned to look at her: "What's wrong? Is our happiness too dazzling?"

Tang Yan: “…”

As expected of Liu Yifei, her words are truly heart-wrenching.

"What you said, Tangtang will be here soon, okay!"

Perhaps because he was too excited, Chen Yu's words were somewhat glib.

And the lethality of these words was obviously greater. Liu Yifei stood up in Chen Yu's arms, laughing so hard that she was shaking. She shyly stretched out her pink fist and punched his chest.

Because no matter how Tang Yan and Luo Jin put it, it seemed like there was a layer of sticky paper that needed to be pierced.

Besides, I am the only one who can talk to my bestie!
Liu Yifei domineeringly transformed herself into a celestial fairy, which earned her the cold stares from Tang Yanchao and the other man.

Finally, after Liu Yifei tickled her, she sighed and said, "We have won two awards now, Best Screenwriter and Best Actress. Does that mean we will not win the grand prize anymore?"

That was her main concern.

Tang Yan's words also made Liu Yifei stunned, but after a moment she realized the meaning of these words.

It's not just Tang Yan.

The other directors and audiences present, and even all the netizens, had the same intuition.

"Better Days" has won two major awards.

You should know that it is very difficult to win three awards in a single session at the three major European film festivals.

As for now——

"Better Days"...I'm afraid it will have no chance of winning the Golden Lion Award!
"Is it this way?"

Liu Yifei looked up at Chen Yu in front of her, the melancholy in her eyes was beyond words.

Of course, she hopes that "Better Days" can win the Golden Lion.

After all, this is the hope of the entire crew, not just her or Chen Yu.

Initially, Chen Yu put all of his public relations efforts into the Best Actress award, and now the two awards have definitely exceeded their initial expectations.

Meeting Liu Yifei's gaze, Chen Yu chuckled and said, "Two awards are not enough?"

"This Venice Film Festival was originally meant for you to win the Best Actress award. Now that your wish has come true, I am already very satisfied!"

The Golden Lion is still very difficult.

"Besides, we have one more best screenwriter!"

Chen Yu said it lightly, but that was what he really meant. Deep down, he really... didn't have any extravagant expectations for the Golden Lion.

I've already won two big awards, what else do I need a bicycle for?!

"This doesn't seem like your brother's style, does it?"

When Jiang Wen's rough voice came, everyone's eyes fell on where he was, including Chen Yu.

“In my opinion, ‘Youth’ still has a good chance of winning the Golden Lion!”

"Leaving aside the scoring, although it is very difficult to win three awards in a single session, it is indeed rare in history!"

"But this doesn't mean there is no precedent!"

Jiang Wen squinted his eyes and looked at the stage. The Best Actor award was being presented. The host Cucinotta had already handed the red velvet and gold-plated Best Actor award card to the judge Paul Welch.

Everyone's eyes were once again focused on the stage.

As for Jiang Wen's voice, it slowly reached everyone's ears.

"Just like-"

"Barton Fink, the film directed by the Coen brothers in 1991, won the Palme d'Or, Best Director and Best Actor at the 44th Cannes Film Festival!"

"Oh?"

When the people present heard these words, hope suddenly ignited in them.

Chen Yu naturally agreed. It is indeed extremely rare for a film to win three major awards at the same time.

But it is not unprecedented.

This situation has happened again in later generations. At the 2011 Berlin Film Festival, "A Separation" directed by Asghar Farhadi also won three awards.

Golden Bear, Best Actor and Best Actress, and 3 Best Actor and 2 Best Actress were born.

The male and female actors of the movie won a total of five trophies, sharing the double-yolk Best Actress award and the triple-yolk Best Actor award, which caused a sensation.

This is also the only film in history to win both the highest award and the acting award, with the male and female actors even winning at the same time.

So it is indeed extremely difficult to win three major awards in a single session, but it is not impossible.

The news of Liu Yifei proposing on the spot is still talked about, but everyone is also paying attention to the winner of the Best Actor award.

Chen Yu, of course you are qualified to get it.

Fanqie.com netizens had already started a discussion while watching the live broadcast.

"Brother Yu, will you take another one this time?"

"Double Best Actor Award!"

"It's a bit difficult. I've already won two awards. I'm sure I'll miss the Best Actor award this time. Besides, for Better Days, it's mainly for Sissi to win the Best Actress award."

"If that's the case, then does that mean we won't be able to win the Golden Lion Award?"

"Although I have achieved what I wanted, I still feel like something is missing!"

"It's already amazing to be able to make it this far, okay? Stop putting more pressure on me!"

"The more the better, although I don't think it's possible!"

"..."

At this time, Paul Welch had already unveiled the card, and several nominated popular male actors began to appear on the big screen.

Chen Yu was among them.

Liu Yifei looked at him, and in her heart she certainly hoped that Chen Yu would win another one. This way, this Venice Film Festival would definitely go down in history, with the male and female leading actors winning the Best Actor and Best Actress awards at the same time, and they were a husband and wife duo.

This was obviously more sensational than the proposal.

However, the most popular candidate for this year's Best Actor is Hoffman, who once worked with Chen Yu in "Mission Impossible 3", in which he played the villain.

At this moment, he waved at the big screen, and the expression on his face was naturally a little excited.

Philip, known as the "actor of a thousand faces", won the Oscar for Best Actor last year for his role in "Capote".

Unfortunately.

The legend did not continue, Chen Yu already knew who would win the Best Actor award this year.

Even someone like him doesn't have many illusions.

Precisely because he knew the ending, he didn’t think much about this Best Actor award. Of course he had some thoughts, but "Better Days" would definitely not win so many awards.

The starring role in "Better Days" is Chen Nian. Although Xiao Bei is the male lead, in fact, in terms of screen time, the female lead is definitely more important.

and so--

"The winner of the Best Actor Award at the 64th Venice Film Festival is——"

"Brad Pitt!"

“Ohhhhh~~~” The whole audience cheered instantly. It has to be said that this year's Best Actor competition was quite exciting.

Those who can be nominated are all Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragons.

Needless to say, Chen Yu, Liu Yifei and Tang Yan beside him also sighed slightly.

Sure enough, it is really difficult to win the Best Actor award again.

Especially after winning two major awards.

As one of the most influential superstars in Hollywood, Brad Pitt is still very popular and has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor several times.

In the future, after winning the Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award, his career will be smooth sailing.

"Twelve Monkeys", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Inglourious Basterds" have all become his representative works.

In addition, 2013's "World War Z" has become a benchmark for zombie movies with a global box office of over million.

"I don't feel anything, why are you sadder than me?"

Chen Yu watched Brad Pitt walk onto the stage. Liu Yifei looked a little wilted at this time. It was obvious that Chen Yu did not win the Venice Film Festival Best Actor trophy, and she was still full of regret.

However, as Chen Yu said, "Better Days" has already won two awards, and he has won so many international actor awards. It is really rare for Venice to give him a second award than the first time.

Everyone in the audience applauded Pitt and was sincerely happy for him winning the Best Actor award; his girlfriend Angelina Jolie also cheered and cried for him in the audience.

They are also a couple in the film industry, even more famous than Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

……

After that, major awards followed one after another.

Best Director, Grand Jury Prize.

Chen Yujun missed the opportunity.

The winner of the Best Director award is Brian De Palma, the director of the equally popular "Revised"!

The film that came second only to the Grand Jury Prize was Todd Haynes's "I'm Not There," which originally also won the Best Actress award to Cate Blanchett.

There were no so-called upsets at this year's Venice Film Festival. The winners were all films that were favored by the program brochure before the awards ceremony.

So everyone is already looking forward to the next and most important award.

Venice Golden Lion!
As the highest award in Venice, it represents the highest honor.

As for what comes next, it is the moment to reveal the final answer.

Everyone present was feeling uneasy. After all, winning the Golden Lion would mean the ultimate recognition of one's artistic status.

Similarly, cultural influence and value will double.

Not only that, the team that wins the Golden Lion Award can also receive a bonus from the organizer.

The specific amount is 50 euros, which will be used as production funds for the next film.

especially--

New and emerging directors can even become top-tier directors thanks to the Golden Lion Award.

The careers of the leading actors in the film will also experience a qualitative leap.

Moreover, there is actually an underlying convention behind the three major awards.

In other words, it is a default criterion analyzed by many film critics.

If a new director makes a good work, the probability of winning the highest award is much greater than that of a senior director; the reason is of course very simple.

New directors represent new hope for the cinema.

The film festival is a grand event that carries the future of film, and developing outstanding new directors is one of the original intentions of holding the film festival.

Only when there are more and more talented people in the film industry can the film industry flourish.

If the awards are given to old directors who have won many major awards, the significance is actually not as great as that of new directors, unless their own excellent works are too dazzling.

Otherwise, new directors have a huge advantage.

That is why Chen Yu is so popular and receives so much attention.

“Of course I can!!”

Liu Yifei fell into desperation again. Jiang Wen's words gave them hope, but they had to accept the reality.

Chen Yu's hand fell on Liu Yifei's hand.

The hand wearing the grass ring gave Liu Yifei great comfort at this moment.

Not only the audience, but also the netizens watching the live broadcast were equally impatient.

Maria Grazia Cucinotta was already swaying in the center of the stage.

Under the spotlight.

Her beauty has long been beyond description, but in the current situation, no one has the desire to appreciate her beauty.

Who will win the highest award, the Golden Lion Award?
The etiquette officer presented the gold-stamped card and walked straight to Zhang Yimou.

Today's final grand prize will definitely be announced by the chairman of the jury.

Everyone stared with bated breath.

This was a supreme moment.

At this point, reports about this year's Venice Film Festival are already flying all over the place.

Many reporters secretly uploaded the news before the award ceremony even ended!
"Liu Yifei was listed as the best actress at the Venice Film Festival and proposed to Chen Yu on the spot!"

"Lovers finally get married, two powerful forces join forces!"

"Chen Yu missed out on the Best Actor award, and the crown went to Brad Pitt!"

"Who will win the Golden Lion Award?"

……

Mainland reports, of course, are more inclined towards Liu Yifei and Chen Yu. After all, the two of them are more interesting and popular; they have even surpassed the influence of the Venice Film Festival itself.

Moreover, in the future Venice International Film Festival, Liu Yifei's proposal to Chen Yu will be mentioned again and again.

This session is destined to go down in history.

"Now, the final list of Golden Lion Award winners is in my hands!"

"Next, I will announce it to everyone!"

Zhang Yimou's voice resounded throughout the entire venue and also captured everyone's hearts.

It can be seen that Zhang Yimou was also extremely nervous.

Zhang Yimou slowly opened the card in front of him, and the candidates for major films appeared on the big screen at the awards ceremony at the right time!
"Better Days", "The Darjeeling Limited", "God of War"... a total of 23 films were shown on the big screen to compete for the final Golden Lion Award!
But in fact, everyone knows that many movies have no chance of winning the final grand prize.

Only those few are available.

Many of the previous favorites have already won awards, especially "Better Days," "Selected Works" and "I'm Not There."

Except for "I'm Not There", which was destined to miss the Golden Lion because it won the Jury Prize, which is the second prize; "Better Days" and "Excerpts and Revised" only won individual awards, and in principle... it is possible to win the Golden Lion.

Therefore, many people present actually knew that unless there was an upset, the Golden Lion would definitely come from one of these two films.

One of them has won the Best Screenplay and Best Actress awards; the other has won the Best Director award.

Absolutely a worthy match!
No matter which film is awarded, it is well-deserved.

Of course, if the upset happened to other movies, that would obviously be possible.

However, Jiang Wen glanced at the many filmmakers present and came to a conclusion.

There won't be an upset.

Because there was no crew here that had not won awards, all of them had already won awards.

In other words, the Golden Lion Award is destined to be won by a film that has already won an award. As for "The Sun", because it has already won the Special Jury Award, which is the third prize, it has actually lost hope of competing for the Golden Lion Award.

Only "Better Days" and "Revised Excerpts"!
Jiang Wen whispered his opinions in the ears of Chen Yu and Liu Yifei. Chen Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, while Liu Yifei was obviously a little excited.

There is a play!

The Golden Lion Award can still be won.

Is this the first film in Venice history to win three awards in a single session? (End of this chapter)