A widower's entertainment

Chapter 201 [Children’s Ambition] (Please subscribe)
Beijing, Xinghua Hutong.

The news from Zheng Xiaolong that the movie "The Devotion of Suspect X" was shortlisted for the main competition of the Cannes Film Festival has spread in the domestic film circle. People in the film industry are discussing and paying attention to this news.

Although "The True Story of Ah Q" directed by mainland director Cen Fan in 1982 was shortlisted for the main competition of the 1959th Cannes Film Festival, it was the first time a Chinese-speaking mainland film participated in the Cannes Film Festival. And as early as , the first Chinese-language film to be shortlisted for the Cannes main competition was "The Slut and the Saint" directed by Baodao drama director Tian Chen. It was the first Chinese film to be shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival's main competition.

Immediately afterwards, in 1960, "A Chinese Ghost Story" directed by Li Hanxiang was shortlisted for the main competition of the th Cannes Film Festival. Later, "Yang Guifei" and "Wu Zetian" were also shortlisted for the main competition, and "Yang Guifei" was also shortlisted for the main competition. Winning the Special Award for Indoor Color Cinematography at the Cannes Film Festival, it was the first time a Chinese-language film won an award at the Cannes Film Festival, followed closely by "The Lady" at the Cannes Film Festival.

But even now, many people in China don't know about the Cannes Film Festival.

Just like back then, teacher Yan Shunkai who starred in "The True Story of Ah Q" didn't even know what Cannes was, so he just made two sets of suits. The key point was that it was difficult to find a place to make suits at that time, but he finally made two sets of suits at the Friendship Store. set.

Although the film directed by Hou Xiaoxian from Baodao was shortlisted for the main competition of the Cannes Film Festival and has little to do with the mainland, it is a Chinese film after all, and this film is also produced by the mainland writer Lin Youcheng's "Suspect X" "Devotion" adapted and filmed, how could this not surprise everyone.

You must know that since the first Cannes Film Festival in 1939, Chinese-language films have never won the Palme d'Or, and most of the earliest attention paid to Asian films at the Cannes International Film Festival was limited to island countries, such as "The Gates of Hell" in 1954. , "Shadow Warrior" in 1980, and "Narayama Festival" in 1983, etc. have all won Cannes' highest honor, the Palme d'Or.

However, the first Asian film to win the Palme d'Or was not an island film, but an Indian film. In 1946, at the first Cannes Film Festival, the Indian film "Slums" shared the award with ten other films. Shared top honors.

Mainland filmmakers are more curious and expectant. After all, this is the novel "The Devotion of Suspect X" by Lin Youcheng directed by Baodao Film. The original novel can be said to be quite a classic.

Because there were guests, Song's mother also specially asked the carrots to eat at another table so as not to disturb Lin Youcheng.

Lin Youcheng said with a smile: "I actually want to see this movie made by director Hou Xiaoxian, but I probably won't have the chance to see it in China."

Zheng Xiaolong and Zhang Wei have both met several of Lin Youcheng's children, but this is the first time for Yu Hua.

The carrot heads also happened to be back from school. They were all very polite and said hello to Zheng Xiaolong and others.

Yu Hua knew that Lin Youcheng had six children, but when he first came, the four children went to school, and there were only two younger ones at home, so he didn't think it was a problem. But now when all six children have When they were all together, Yu Hua couldn't help but admire Lin Youcheng's ability to take care of six children by himself.

"I wonder how director Hou Xiaoxian would adapt your movie "The Devotion of Suspect X"?"

Zheng Xiaolong and Lin Youcheng were chatting about literature, movies, and TV series adaptations. Lin Youcheng specially asked Mrs. Song to prepare a table of meals to entertain Zheng Xiaolong, Yu Hua, and Zhang Wei.

Although he is in the TV industry, Zheng Xiaolong also knows that movies should be taken more seriously. He personally also likes Lin Youcheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X". Naturally, he is also very curious about how director Hou Xiaoxian filmed "Suspect". The Devotion of Person X".

Yu Hua said: "No matter how it is shot, the plot of the movie "The Devotion of Suspect X" is exciting enough. I believe that Western audiences will be shocked after watching this story."

Zheng Xiaolong nodded and said: "Unless the movie deletes part of the plot, I'm afraid it will be difficult to be released in China."

Yu Hua and Zhang Wei naturally understood what Zheng Xiaolong meant. If the novel "The Devotion of Suspect X" had not had some plot controversies, it would have been made into a movie by a mainland film director. A film director from Baodao went to film the novel.

After all, the influence of this novel in China is quite large. Yu Hua said with some envy: "I wonder when I will be able to write a novel and be made into a movie?"

Hearing Yu Hua's words, Lin Youcheng couldn't help but smile and said, "Don't worry, you can definitely do it, and there will be more than one."

Yu Hua just smiled after listening to Lin Youcheng's words. Naturally, he had no idea that the movie adapted from his novel would later win a Cannes Best Actor.

Because Lin Youcheng was chatting with Zheng Xiaolong and others about the Cannes Film Festival.

Lin Zhaomei was very curious and also very puzzled. She asked curiously: "Dad, what is the Cannes Film Festival?"

"What's the Palme d'Or?"

"The Cannes Film Festival is a very powerful film award. It can be said to be the competition for the best films. The best film is the Palme d'Or, which means first place, just like you get first place in a school exam. "

Lin Zhaomei looked at Lin Youcheng with wide eyes and said, "Dad, do I have to win the Palme d'Or to be the first and most powerful director?"

Zheng Xiaolong laughed when he heard Lin Zhaomei's words. He didn't expect Lin Youcheng's second daughter, Lin Zhaomei, to have such big ideas, and even thought about winning the Palme d'Or and becoming the most powerful director.

"The most powerful director does not necessarily have to win the Palme d'Or, but the director who can win the Palme d'Or must be very powerful."

Lin Youcheng looked at Lin Zhaomei and replied with a smile.

Lin Zhaomei blinked in confusion, not quite understanding, but Zheng Xiaolong said: "Zhaomei, if you can win the Palme d'Or in the future, you will be the most powerful director."

You must know that so far, no female film director has won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

One can imagine how difficult this is.

Lin Youcheng knew very well that the first female director to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival was Jane Campion, the female director of "The Piano Lesson" who shared the Palme d'Or with "Farewell My Concubine" in 1993.

If Lin Zhaomei can really win the Palme d'Or in the future...

Lin Youcheng shook his head and looked at the child Lin Zhaomei in front of him. He felt that he still thought too far and said, "You should eat more and grow up sooner."

Lin Zhaomei nodded and said innocently, "Grow up early and win the Palme d'Or."

(End of this chapter)