Full-time actor

The whole crowd cheered.

Applause swept through the cinema like a tidal wave.

Amidst the eager gazes of the crowd, Chen Yu slowly walked down from the stage, his steps firm, each one leading him toward his happiness.

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu.

She threw herself into his arms as her lover was about to arrive.

The atmosphere on the field boiled over once again.

No one could help but be moved by the romantic scene before them.

The media reporters behind him were already poised to pounce.

They certainly won't forget their job responsibilities. Whether it's Chen Yu winning the Best Director award or his sweet interaction with Liu Yifei on stage, it will be the most eye-catching headline today.

now.

News of Chen Yu winning the award is already flying everywhere.

What we want is a real-time effect.

This time, domestic and international media have clearly formed a united front.

Foreign media have taken notice of Chen Yu's popularity and influence; any news about him causes a huge uproar.

As for domestic.

A feeling of pride and honor welled up within me when Chen Yu won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Chen Yu is undoubtedly a hero in the entire Chinese film industry.

[A Historic Moment at Cannes: Chinese Filmmaker Chen Yu Wins Best Director Award for the First Time!]

Chen Yu wins Best Director at Cannes; "The Grand Budapest Hotel" captivates the Cannes jury with its unique aesthetics!

[Well deserved! Chen Yu's perfect transition from actor to director!]

[The Night of Investiture of the Gods: Chen Yu's Unique Moment of Glory!]

Hear thunder in a silent place.

The news of Chen Yu's award spread instantly both at home and abroad.

"too strong!"

"Our Brother Yu has made a perfect crossover from actor to director."

"He truly deserves the title; Chen Yu is worthy of it."

"The name Chen Yu will be a benchmark for world cinema."

"Looking forward to The Grand Budapest Hotel!"

Netizens were discussing it wildly in the live stream, and everyone felt excited at that moment.

As for domestic.

Naturally, some people are happy while others are sad.

Compared to most people.

Chen Yu must be very proud of winning the award.

Especially Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen, who admired Chen Yu's talent. Although they hadn't seen "The Grand Budapest Hotel," they had a premonition that Chen Yu would win the grand prize.

Villa area.

Screams echoed through the living room; Liu Xiaoli, usually so reserved, could no longer contain her excitement.

"Xiao Chen is amazing."

It's true that you have to be good at whatever you do; this is definitely Chen Yu's most successful crossover.

Do not!
He has achieved top results every time he crosses over into a new field.

Whether it was the magic show or the martial arts performance on the Spring Festival Gala at that time.

Or he can excel at songwriting, composing, and scriptwriting.

Any work of his is bound to create a sensation in the entertainment industry.

Looking at the two people happily embracing on the screen, Liu Xiaoli felt reassured that her daughter had Chen Yu by her side.

"Our Xiao Yu is capable."

"Having won a Grand Slam before, he is now venturing into the world of directing."

Chen Peidong clapped.

His son's success has made him radiant with joy.

The family members present were overjoyed. They had witnessed Chen Yu's hard work over the years, and were grateful that God would give every outstanding person a good outcome.

As for Chen Yu...

That's it.

Shen Xiaoqin sniffed, her eyes already brimming with tears.

Compared to the cheers and jubilation of the crowd, the mother felt more heartache.

Chen Yu's success is the result of his continuous challenges to his physical capabilities.

The few movies she had seen in the cinema before were enough to terrify Shen Xiaoqin.

She naturally knew that some things were necessary for the performance and could not be avoided.

But I'm still full of worries.

"Don't cry."

"We should be happy for Xiao Chen, he won the big prize."

Liu Xiaoli brought tissues to wipe away Shen Xiaoqin's tears.

That being said, when Liu Yifei won the award, she was unable to control her emotions.

She naturally understood Shen Xiaoqin's feelings.

The person in front of him nodded.

Naturally, no one wants to let their emotions spoil the joyful atmosphere.

……

At this time, at the same time.

Huayi is clearly also watching Cannes tonight.

Wang Zhonglei looked at the news online.

This time, he didn't fly into a rage like before.

On the contrary, I am feeling increasingly calm right now.

"How exactly did he do it?"

"Can such a great undertaking be accomplished with just passion?"

Wang Zhonglei rubbed the mouse in his hand, then slumped back against the chair behind him.

Wang Zhongjun noticed his younger brother's frustrated expression but didn't say anything more.

Perhaps they made a mistake from the very beginning.

There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

They had already witnessed Chen Yu's strength.

No matter which film it is, as long as he appears, the box office success is guaranteed.

Take, for example, the recent film "Black Coal, Thin Ice," which, despite being widely ridiculed for its poor box office performance, is still a standout among art films.

That's right.

Even with limitations, it still surpasses most works.

Why would they want to oppose someone like that?

Unfortunately, once the arrow is released, there's no turning back.

Unless they develop common interests in the future, the relationship between the two companies will likely remain one of competition.

Think so.

Wang Zhongjun couldn't help but sigh.

Let’s not talk about anything else for now.

If they had cooperated with Chen Yu, they would have made a fortune by now.

……

The awards ceremony is still ongoing.

After what just happened, the atmosphere on the field became noticeably more heated.

Even the various live streaming rooms are already packed with people.

The show's popularity and viewership ratings skyrocketed thanks to Chen Yu's appearance and award.

The Jury Grand Prize winner has been announced.

White Ribbon

They won this honor.

Chen Yu's eyes flickered; in his previous life, "The White Ribbon" was the ultimate winner of the Palme d'Or.

Clearly, the situation has changed.

When Edward Barr returned to the stage, the joy on his face was even more evident than that of the award winner.

"It was a pleasure to have spent such a pleasant evening with everyone."

"After watching the wonderful performance, I felt the joy of everyone winning the award, and I also felt the tension and excitement before the draw."

"As for now—"

"We are about to announce the final grand prize in the main competition."

"The Palme d'Or, Best Film!"

As soon as these words came out.

The atmosphere of tension and excitement was palpable throughout the venue.

This is one of the most prestigious honors in the global film arts field, and its value goes without saying.

Ralph Fiennes looked at Chen Yu beside him.

He already had an idea when Chen Yu had just won the Best Director award.

The strength of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is definitely not limited to just one best director.

With the Jury Prize already announced, does that mean there's a chance to win the Palme d'Or?
From now on, we can only leave it to fate.

“I think you should prepare your acceptance speech.” Ralph Fiennes’ voice drew the attention of Liu Yifei and Tilda Swinton.

They are all waiting for the final result.

We naturally look forward to this.

"If that's the case, then we really need to think about it carefully."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

They each had their own thoughts on it.

Just then, Isabelle Huppert appeared in everyone's sight with the award letter in hand.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

The award was presented personally by the chairman of the jury, which shows how highly it is regarded.

Actually.

Most major film festivals include this procedure.

The final, most prestigious award will be presented by the most respected person.

The winner of the Palme d'Or at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival is—

Everyone held their breath and stared intently.

Everyone harbors expectations.

After all, anyone could be a potential winner before the award is announced.

As for Chen Yu...

Even though Ralph Fiennes just said those things, he still wasn't entirely certain.

The previous life.

The Grand Budapest Hotel was nominated for the Berlin International Film Festival and the Academy Awards.

Most Oscar winners are in the technical category.

As for the Berlin Film Festival.

They won the Jury Prize.

Who knows what changes will occur in this life?
The story must be exciting, otherwise Chen Yu wouldn't have won the Best Director award.

Now let's see how the judging panel decides.

Time passed by minute by minute.

All eyes were fixed on Isabelle Huppert.

This actress, who is known for her decisive and efficient style, exudes seriousness simply by standing there.

"The Grand Budapest Hotel!"

Ahhhhh——

The whole audience!

After a brief silence, a startling scream erupted.

"OMG! Chan!"

"Am I right? Do you already have your acceptance speech in mind?"

Ralph Fiennes shrugged.

His pale eyebrows were raised, clearly indicating that he was quite pleased with the news.

Chen Yu smiled.

The entire cast and crew of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" appeared on the big screen.

They were all celebrating excitedly; this was absolutely the perfect news for them.

“Crystl”.

"Did you hear that? The Grand Budapest Hotel won the Palme d'Or."

Tilda Swinton had to look at Chen Yu with new respect.

"of course."

A deafening roar of cheers and applause erupted from the audience, and some even gave Chen Yu a thumbs-up.

Overnight.

Chen Yu won the award with ease, an award that others could never achieve in their entire lives.

All the key members of the "Grand Budapest Hotel" team stood up and hugged each other.

This is the result of the efforts of all of them.

It is also etched into the glorious moments of his career.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go up on stage and receive our awards now."

In Chen Yu's view, this award does not belong to him alone, but to all members of the crew.

Everyone has worked so hard for so long.

This is the moment we've been waiting for.

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Ralph Fiennes straightened his suit and tie.

"OK, I'd love to."

The applause continued unabated.

Everyone applauded and cheered for Chen Yu and the creators of "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

"Hey! Chan."

"You are a true superman."

Cheers erupted from the corner, which made Chen Yu laugh out loud.

Faced with everyone's praise, Chen Yu was genuinely excited.

Just seconds before, he was wondering if he had a chance to win the big prize.

As for now.

He has clearly fulfilled his dream.

Amid a full minute of applause, Chen Yu led everyone onto the stage.

Looking down at the filmmakers, directors, and media reporters in the audience.

The excitement was beyond words.

"You have shown us superb aesthetic art, and the story of Budapest is equally wonderful."

Congratulations on winning the Palme d'Or.

Isabelle Huppert nodded to Chen Yu.

The appreciation in one's eyes is particularly evident.

"Thank you."

Thank you for your recognition.

At this moment, only the members of the "Grand Budapest Hotel" crew remained on the stage.

At a glance, almost all of them are award winners of Best Actor and Best Actress awards.

This film crew.

It practically includes the world's top actors.

"Just now backstage, Ralph was asking me if I had prepared an acceptance speech."

"Actually, I didn't expect to receive this award."

"So I didn't prepare an acceptance speech."

Chen Yu's words drew laughter from the audience, a situation that probably everyone present had experienced before.

Ralph Fiennes is holding the trophy in his hand.

Although they were somewhat disappointed not to win Best Actor for "The Grand Budapest Hotel," they still felt the award was worthwhile.

"now."

"I am very excited."

"First of all, I would like to thank the Cannes Film Festival and the jury, as well as all the actors and crew members who worked hard for this film."

Tilda Swinton applauded.

As for the media reporters in the audience, they had already lost all sense of urgency and passion.

I doubt there will ever be another work that can bring together so many top figures in the industry.

“And Ralph Fiennes.”

As soon as Chen Yu spoke, Ralph Fiennes immediately stopped fiddling with the trophy.

He doesn't have many opportunities to attend the Cannes Film Festival, but this time he saw the Palme d'Or trophy so vividly.

"You gave Mr. Gustav his soul."

"Even in that barbaric era, they still upheld elegance and kindness."

"Also dedicated to our actors' families: Tilda, Edward, Adrian, William..."

"Many people see this film as an allegorical fairy tale, and I also received a lot of criticism when I was preparing to make it."

"I want to say——"

"The reason I created this work is to pay tribute to those who maintain kindness and uphold civilization even in turbulent times."

The people below the stage looked at Chen Yu.

Compared to most people today who make movies solely for huge box office returns, Chen Yu's feelings were undoubtedly the purest.

"Finally, I would like to say that it is a great honor to award this prize to 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' at such a prestigious Cannes Film Festival."

"This is enough to prove that the world of film is indeed vast."

"Art knows no borders."

"It can accommodate all sounds, colors and stories."

"Thank you again to the Cannes Film Festival and the jury. You are the bridge connecting the Eastern and Western art worlds."

"grateful!"

This speech can be described as coming from the bottom of his heart.

The applause from the audience came in waves, reflecting the shift in public opinion towards Chen Yu from initial optimism to later appreciation and now admiration.

He is always resolute and unwavering in his pursuit of his dreams! (End of Chapter)