Full-time actor

2009 2 Month 5 Day.

Berlin Film Palace.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei have already appeared here.

Diao Yinan had been waiting for a long time, and when she saw the two of them appear, she hurriedly went to greet them.

"It seems our efforts over the past two days have not been in vain."

This statement is clearly pointed.

Chen Yu looked over and saw a poster for "Black Coal, Thin Ice" hanging in the center of the Berlin Film Palace.

on the screen.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei stood out particularly.

Next, "Black Coal, Thin Ice" will have its premiere at the Cinematheque.

This was undoubtedly the most glorious moment.

The premiere of a film at the Berlin Film Festival is usually the most important and anticipated screening of the film during the festival.

Besides.

Films that are shortlisted for the main competition will also be screened.

Diao Yinan rubbed his hands together.

The situation before him was indeed a sacred moment.

The cinema palace really gave them a lot of face this time.

Place their posters in the most prominent position.

However, Diao Yinan naturally knew that all of this depended entirely on Chen Yu's popularity and fame.

Diao Yinan had already witnessed this at the welcome banquet just two days ago.

People came in droves to talk to Chen Yu.

Hollywood A-list stars showed Chen Yu unprecedented enthusiasm at the dinner party.

Normally, these people would be impossible to see.

"Hello, Chan."

Just as Diao Yinan was about to enter, a voice in his ear made him stop in his tracks.

Dieter Koslico happened to appear at the entrance of the cinema.

Behind him stood the judges.

Jury chair Tilda Swinton, with a friendly smile, walked over and greeted Chen Yu.

Everywhere you look.

Inside the cinema, countless familiar faces have already appeared.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu Reeves, Kate Winslet, Jude Law.

These are some of the top stars in Hollywood.

At this moment.

They all showed up at the premiere of "Black Coal, Thin Ice".

This scene left Diao Yinan speechless.

He had seen countless grand scenes, but he had never seen anything like this before.

"I can't wait to see the movie because I heard it's starring you."

Dieter Koslico smiled.

His words clearly showed his appreciation for Chen Yu.

It's worth noting that he wasn't usually interested in film premieres, but this one was for a box office genius being praised worldwide.

Perhaps only Chen Yu could catch his eye.

Seeing her husband chatting with the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival with ease, Liu Yifei felt a surge of pride.

"Let's go in then."

Compared to his initial awkwardness at the Berlin Film Festival, Chen Yu is now clearly much more at ease.

In the arena of fame and fortune.

He already had enough grounds to engage in conversation.

As a result, he went from being the one who enforced the rules to the one who wrote them.

this moment.

Chen Yu was already a figure of great public interest.

With Chen Yu and others entering the venue, the entire premiere was already packed.

Diao Yinan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

No one noticed his nervousness at that moment; even though he had already garnered attention from international film festivals, he was still moved by this moment.

He poured his heart and soul into making "Black Coal, Thin Ice".

The effort put into it was no less than that put into any film.

In fact, he is considered one of the luckiest directors.

Being able to collaborate with Chen Yu was truly a stroke of good fortune.

Just seeing the treatment he received at this year's Berlin Film Festival was enough to make him sigh.

Chen Yu helped Liu Yifei to her seat in the first row.

As the lead actors, they naturally sat in the center, while the other seat was reserved for Diao Yinan, the director of "Black Coal, Thin Ice".

Everyone takes their seats.

The lights in the theater went out instantly, and the bustling noise from just moments before vanished without a trace.

The entire scene was extremely quiet.

Liu Yifei was undoubtedly excited at this moment; she approached every job with enthusiasm and seriousness.

The audience in the theater were completely focused on the stage.

What surprises will this Grand Slam Best Actor, who just won two Golden Globe Awards, bring this time?
A melodious dance tune began to play.

The next second—

The main film begins.

Tilda Swinton looked at the screen in front of her; she was indeed very optimistic about this young Asian filmmaker.

Before Chen Yu, there were already quite a few Chinese filmmakers who had ventured into Hollywood.

They may have already achieved both fame and fortune.

But no one has reached the heights of this young man.

The mere mention of Chen Yu's name is enough to earn him a thumbs up.

A figure wearing a leather coat appeared before the crowd.

He was slovenly.

His beard made him look even more disheveled.

The limbs moved freely, carrying a hint of nonchalance and loneliness, making it inexplicably difficult to look away.

What?

At that moment, Dieter Koslico's eyes widened involuntarily.

He initially thought it was a homeless person who had appeared out of nowhere, but when he looked closer, he realized it was Chen Yu.

This is a free-flowing dance.

Looking at it now, it actually makes one feel a little melancholy.

That's right.

It wasn't a chaotic performance; the feeling was like something that had been suppressed to the extreme, about to explode, but was being held back by a sliver of reason.

It wasn't because I was happy or relieved.

Instead, the accumulated frustration, helplessness, and heartache felt like a helpless outpouring.

The whole image makes one look somewhat lonely.

have to say.

The impact of this scene is simply too strong.

Especially compared to the upright and politically connected young man beside him, he was almost completely different.

Tilda Swinton silently looked up.

Is this Chen Yu?

To be precise, even though Liu Yifei had already noticed Chen Yu's image on set, it would still shock her when projected onto the big screen.

Diao Yinan noticed the expressions of the people around her.

He made the right bet.

Chen Yu was indeed a genius actor.

This performance was entirely improvised by Chen Yu himself.

At the time, Diao Yinan had some doubts about whether it was necessary to preserve this clip.

It looks absolutely amazing now.

clap clap clap!
A round of enthusiastic applause erupted in the theater, with Tilda Swinton, sitting next to him, leading the applause.

She had to admire it.

This seemingly absurd scene is actually the most capable of portraying human nature.

I heard intermittent chatter behind me, which disappeared in an instant.

Most of them were marveling at Chen Yu's image.

but--

They were already used to Chen Yu's unpredictability.

Just look at the two recent movies, whether it's the righteous kung fu superstar Bruce Lee or the vicious Gotham City nightmare Joker.

Absolutely no problem.

Or rather, Chen Yu didn't seem to be acting; rather, he infused the soul of each character into his own body.

His strength is impossible to ignore.

“Don’t be like this—”

"Let go! Didn't we agree that today would be the last time?"

"Let me go." Chen Yu's extremely weathered face appeared before everyone.

Watching his ex-wife's departing figure, his eyes were filled with resentment and ruthlessness.

After a few breaths, his anger finally subsided.

The desire in his eyes vanished without a trace at that moment.

What remains instead is a sense of helplessness and turbidity towards the world.

The way he conveyed his emotions through his eyes at that moment caused everyone to gasp in amazement.

As for Ni Jingyang, who acted opposite Chen Yu, his emotions were more or less affected.

Actually.

She was really looking forward to interacting with Chen Yu, a young actor who had already made a name for himself internationally. It would be a real treat to work with him.

only.

They only acted together that one day.

If possible, she would like it to last longer.

The movie continues.

Everyone's attention remains focused on this plot.

I still highly appreciate Chen Yu's "improvisation" just now.

As for what’s next.

Chen Yu once again presented everyone with what a visual and auditory feast truly is.

After being demoted, Chen Yu's entire image was utterly dejected, especially when he collapsed to the ground unconscious, clutching a wine bottle.

This is in stark contrast to his current state.

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu.

No matter what role he is playing, he can portray it vividly and realistically.

Just thinking about those times when the two of them acted together makes Liu Yifei unconsciously shrug.

That's right.

Every time she faced Chen Yu, she always felt unworthy.

This also led her to want to become stronger and stronger.

"Look at that!"

When Liu Yifei heard Chen Yu's voice, her thoughts were interrupted. This scene was the one between her and Chen Yu on the Ferris wheel.

Regarding the lines here.

She already knew everything about it.

"Did you see anything?"

This obvious question caused Liu Yifei's body to tremble involuntarily.

Apart from Diao Yinan, all the other filmmakers present had to give a thumbs up.

When Liu Yifei first entered Hollywood, opinions about her were quite limited.

vase.

She has only beauty.

These words are completely intertwined with her; if it were anyone else, they might have already backed down.

But Liu Yifei was clearly more determined than ever to overcome setbacks.

So much so that even now, this clip clearly conveys her emotions.

"Daytime fireworks".

The hoarse voice echoed in everyone's ears.

Everyone present watched in silence; it must be said that every scene in this movie was a stroke of genius.

The filming technique is so impressive that one can't help but admire it just by looking at it.

"Now--"

"It's much better that you tell me proactively than that you tell someone else later."

Their faces were now completely close together.

In Chen Yu's eyes, there was more than just the breaking down of the truth.

Instead, it is intertwined with the complexities of human nature and the driving force of desire.

And the inner struggle.

This single shot was enough for everyone to witness his emotions at that moment.

Especially those fleeting daytime fireworks.

It perfectly echoes the theme from beginning to end.

The camera moved so fast that when the warm sunlight shone on Liu Yifei's face, everyone was surprised to realize that Chen Yu had finally made his choice.

Liu Yifei looked up at the sky.

A burst of fireworks burst forth from the high wall.

It then gradually dissipated.

Daytime fireworks are ultimately fleeting and dazzling; they not only represent evil and desire in broad daylight, but also hint at Chen Yu's struggle to whitewash the darkness.

Snapped--

The light in front of me dimmed in an instant.

Only then did everyone suddenly realize.

The story is over.

They couldn't help but marvel that both the script and the performances of the male and female leads pushed the film's themes to their extreme.

"OMG! This is the most profound movie I've seen all year."

Exclamations of admiration echoed through the screening room.

In full view.

Dieter Koslico had already stood up, and when he looked at Chen Yu beside him, there was an undeniable admiration in his eyes.

"Chan, you've given us another memorable moment."

He heard what the person in front of him said.

Chen Yu smiled and shook his head, while the rest of the people present stood up one after another.

Compared to Bruce Lee and The Dark Knight, this movie certainly doesn't have as many highlight moments.

but--

It's these kinds of moments that gradually erode a person's heart.

They simply cannot ignore it.

Amid cheers from the crowd, Chen Yu and the main cast and crew of "Black Coal, Thin Ice" appeared on stage.

Deafening applause erupted once again.

Wang Jingchun was in a better mood, but Ni Jingyang and the others seemed a bit reserved.

after all.

This is my first time attending such a large film festival.

Especially now, the audience is filled with prominent figures from Hollywood.

They definitely need to be mindful of their words and actions.

When they noticed Chen Yu appear on stage, the applause grew even louder.

Especially Liu Yifei and Chen Yu, this golden couple, are simply too pleasing to the eye.

Diao Yinan cleared her throat.

Hello everyone! I'm Diao Yinan.

"He is the director of the movie 'Black Coal, Thin Ice'."

Although Diao Yinan's fame cannot compare to that of Zhang Yimou and others, he is still a director who has truly made it onto the international stage.

It naturally possesses a certain degree of influence.

"Hello everyone--"

As soon as Chen Yu spoke, thunderous gasps and applause erupted from the audience.

Just look at Chen Yu's influence.

It's already astonishing.

"I am Chen Yu, the male lead in 'Black Coal, Thin Ice'."

All the cameras and microphones were already pointed at Chen Yu. As it was the premiere of "Black Coal, Thin Ice," the audience included the jury and other filmmakers.

Media reporters are indispensable.

They had been waiting with bated breath.

Especially after watching this movie, I had already planned out the questions I would ask next.

Not only domestic media reporters, but also authoritative foreign media outlets considered it an honor to be able to interview Chen Yu.

"Truly admirable!"

Dieter Koslic was the first to exclaim in surprise.

Did you all know?

"In the first scene where Chan appeared, I could clearly see that Swinton was stunned."

Tilda Swinton smiled helplessly at Dieter Koslico's teasing.

"Yes!"

"I really can't reconcile the weathered old man in the movie with the Chan in front of me."

"They didn't feel like they were on the same layer at all."

As soon as these words came out.

This elicited agreement and laughter from those present.

Even they didn't recognize Chen Yu immediately.

After all, the image is quite different.

This is the end.

They had to admit one thing: Chen Yu's potential was terrifyingly high! (End of Chapter)