Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 781 Gold Award
After expressing her opinion, Lin Yoona pursed her lips.

She really wasn't as sharp as the other two, and couldn't see so many things at once.

"I did a lot of homework, didn't I?"

"Don't think there's a problem. It does take time to develop a sense of film, especially when it's an art film. Just take your time."

Zhou Mo smiled and comforted her, then looked at Da Tiantian.

Da Tiantian hasn't spoken since just now.

Noticing Zhou Mo's gaze, he slowly said, "I think the movie itself is pretty good, but there's something I'm not used to."

She analyzed her feelings and tried to describe her thoughts in words.

“Hmm… How should I put it? It seems that the plot of Rome doesn’t quite match my perception.”

She thought her feeling was not right, so she spoke hesitantly, but unexpectedly Zhou Mo nodded.

"It's normal, because the perspective of this movie is the reaction and state of a middle-class family, or a petty-bourgeois family, in the special era of Mexico at that time. What's more, the director presents the story from the perspective of a child, so there is nothing wrong with the whole story not being consistent with your cognition."

Da Tiantian suddenly realized.

Zhou Mo's words made her understand what was strange in her heart.

"Roma" is a film with elements of "social revolution".

Benefited from the compulsory education and cultural environment in the country.

In recent years, whether it is domestic movies or other literary and artistic works that involve the element of "revolution", the perspective is basically from the perspective of "Ma", from top to bottom, with a temperament of breaking everything.

It is indeed very different from the middle-class perspective of "Roma".

It is normal that Da Tiantian is not used to it at first.

As for why Jeon Do-yeon and the others didn’t feel uncomfortable.

Ok……

You know everything.

After discussing the movie, Zhou Mo turned the topic to the awards for this film.

"Okay, there are still a few days until the awards ceremony. Our film is currently nominated for not only the best film, but also the best actor and actress awards.

As agreed beforehand, my main goal will be to win the Best Picture or two Silver Lions. If you want the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, the company and the crew will support you to a certain extent, but you will have to pay for more expenses yourself."

Upon hearing this, Lee Jung-jae and Jeon Do-yeon looked at each other and could see the intention in each other's eyes.

Of course they want the Best Actor and Best Actress awards.

This is one of the highest achievements for an actor.

However, after a moment, Jeon Do-yeon was the first to shake her head.

"I'll forget it."

Venice is not the Oscars, there is no such award that can be offered to a crew.

Normally, it is good enough for a movie to win one award.

While "The Blue House" is aiming for the Golden Lion and Silver Lion awards and has a high chance of winning them, it would be too difficult to win another award.

On the surface, she was nominated and seemed to be only one step away from winning the award.

But this step away is a cliff, which cannot be crossed at all.

"Don't fight for it."

"No, after all, I have already won the gold medal and received an honor once, so I am not very eager for it." Jeon Do-yeon said with a smile.

After Jeon Do-yeon, Lee Jung-jae also shook his head.

"I've given up. I won't fight for this award anymore."

Zhou Mo joked: "Jung Jae, why not give it a try? If you are willing to spend your entire fortune, you might still be able to get it. After all, your role is very special... You know what I mean."

This “wealth” is, of course, not just money.

Lee Jung-jae shook his head repeatedly.

"Forget it. There's no need. The Lion Award is also an honor and can also prove my level."

Jeon Do-yeon also joked along.

“Are you really not going to give it a try? Jung Jae, you haven’t won the European Gold Award yet, right? If you can win this, you will truly become a world-class superstar in the future.”

Lee Jung-jae sighed helplessly.

"Okay, stop teasing me. I really don't have that idea. At my age now, there will be many opportunities in the future."

After hearing this, everyone stopped trying to persuade him.

Soon, it was time for the awards ceremony.

During this period, all the shortlisted films were also played on site.

As expected, the two strongest contenders for this year's Golden Lion Award, "The Blue House" and "Roma", received the highest ratings.

4.4. The former, with its extremely straightforward and almost cruel way, fully reveals the details of the bribery case of the top leaders of Kimchi, involving many forces such as the Blue House, the Sour Stars, the Lee family, and America.

It is thrilling and exciting to watch.

The latter, with its unique shooting technique and style, and rich and delicate emotional description, drew loud applause from many audiences.

Soon, the award ceremony officially began.

As always, the awards start with small prizes.

Da Tiantian sat next to Zhou Mo and pointed to one side.

“Is that the crew of Roma over there?”

Zhou Mo looked in the direction where the finger was pointing.

"um, yes."

Da Tiantian’s mouth moved closer and closer to Zhou Mo’s ear.

"I found out some time ago that Guillermo, Cuarón and González have a very good relationship. When Cuarón was filming a movie, he would often consult with Guillermo and González about the plot, including this one, Roma."

Zhou Mo nodded again.

"This is also the reason why I must cooperate with Guillermo. Anyway, I have done everything I should do. Now it depends on Dao Le's fighting ability."

When Da Tiantian heard this, she was even more nervous than the last time she competed for the Palme d'Or in Cannes.

The reason is that, when competing for the award in Cannes, Zhou Mo had basically obtained all the resources he could find and all the connections he could make.

Those resources are the intangible assets accumulated by Zhou Mo in previous years.

But this time, it is far inferior to the last time.

"I'm nervous." Da Tiantian suddenly said.

"Yeah, I'm nervous too." Zhou Mo replied.

Da Tiantian was stunned when she heard this. She looked up, looked at Zhou Mo's calm face, silently reached out and held Zhou Mo's hand.

"You've done a great job, don't be nervous."

"Ah."

At the same time, the awards ceremony has come to the male and female protagonists in the main competition unit.

"Best Actress: Olivia Colman, The Favourite."

"Best Actor: Willem Dafoe, At Eternity's Gate."

The awards on the stage were announced one by one, and Jeon Do-yeon and Lee Jung-jae sighed in turn.

The two smiled at each other, and could see the complicated emotions in each other's eyes.

There are regrets and there is relaxation.

But soon, the two became nervous again.

Sometimes time passes very slowly, and sometimes time passes very quickly.

Just like now, it felt like only a few minutes had passed, but the Best Screenplay and Best Director awards had already been presented on stage.

There is no doubt that "Zongheng" is not among these two.

"Next, it's the turn of the Grand Jury Prize, the Silver Lion."

Lin Yuna suddenly said something, and everyone immediately looked towards the podium.

Under the gaze of the crowd, the presenter opened the list of winners in his hand.

"The jury... Roma!"

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Zhou Mo's eyes suddenly widened, and at this moment, he could hear the sound of his intense heartbeat.

Looking at Da Tiantian beside him, Da Tiantian also looked at him as if he had the same idea.

"Then what happens next..."

"Don't worry, nothing can be said until the dust settles."

"Ah."

After the Silver Lion, finally, the Golden Lion will be announced.

Gaze, lens, sight...

Everything is focused on the podium.

"Golden Lion Award for Best Film, "The Blue House"!"

(End of this chapter)