Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 394: On Stage Again, Best Foreign Language Film
In the Kodak Theater, Chen Linfeng stood in front of the microphone.

"This is a surprise. I didn't expect to win an Oscar for editing. The two editors were very modest in their remarks. As we all know, Chinese people often have this characteristic."

At this point, he paused.

“I’m different, I’m thick-skinned, so I came to praise them, actually they have very good skills, they are very patient and serious.

During the time when Director Zhang and I had disputes, they did not get discouraged and kept looking for better solutions.

With their help, the movie "Sunset" would have become what it is today.

Thank you Chen Xinzhi, thank you Lin Qier. "

Chen Linfeng spoke very seriously.

Chen Xinzhi instantly broke down in tears. It was really easy for people to have emotional fluctuations in this kind of occasion.

Lin Qi'er was also a little moved and gently wiped the corners of her eyes.

There was applause from the audience, and it was obvious that this scene had touched them.

The program crew was very experienced. When Chen Linfeng spoke to the second half, they used close-ups of the expressions of the three people.

This atmosphere of mutual encouragement, support and praise is very much to the liking of Americans.

Countless viewers who watched the program on TV felt somewhat touched.

It is really a blessing to meet such a boss.

Invisibly, my impression of Chen has also become better.

"The boss helps his subordinates to put on airs in this kind of situation. Xiao Chen is really good at winning people's hearts."

Wang Shuo is an old hand and can tell at a glance.

Zhang Guoli nodded in agreement. "Yes, any normal person would be confused when faced with this. Xiao Chen's method is really..."

He couldn't think of how to praise for a moment.

Zhang Mo immediately said, "He is really cunning, using such tricks. Xiao Chen is still not good enough."

The others immediately looked at Zhang Mo with a puzzled look.

Zhang Guoli scolded, "Do you think you are the only one who can do this? Is it that others don't want to use it, or that they can't use it? It's just that many people don't even think of helping their employees to put on airs in such situations.

Besides, the two men were humble first, and Xiao Chen came to their defense later. There is a logic behind it, and they didn’t just say it casually.”

As Zhang Guoli was talking, he became angry and slapped Zhang Mo on the back of the head.

"How dare you speak ill of Director Chen? Besides, I am on equal terms with Xiao Chen. How dare you call him that?"

Zhang Mo was not convinced, "I am older than him, how can I call you other than that? I can't call you uncle."

Jiang Wenle said, "I think it's okay. Xiao Chen and I are also brothers. You call me uncle, so according to seniority, you should also call Xiao Chen uncle."

Zhang Mo was autistic. He had realized that although some people in this group didn't seem to like little, cough, Chen Linfeng, they actually thought he was a somebody.

He doesn't like people belittling him.

Seeing that his son was silent, Zhang Guoli thought that he would tell him later.

He turned to Jiang Wen and smiled bitterly, "This kid doesn't know what's going on. I'll have to talk about him when I get back. That's it..."

Jiang Wen waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I won't say bad things about people behind their backs. Although Xiao Chen is a little narrow-minded, he should have been used to rumors a long time ago, and he can't retaliate."

After hearing this, Zhang Mo was immediately shocked.

Oh no, I forgot that Director Chen is narrow-minded.

He instantly remembered some stories circulating in the circle.

Zhang Guoli was also upset. He felt like his son was a waste. After so many years in the circle, he still spoke regardless of the occasion and didn't know what to say or what not to say.

Look at Chen Xiao, who was able to say such beautiful words at such a grand occasion as the Oscars.

Hey ~
Chen Linfeng naturally had no idea that there were still people in the country saying bad things about him, so he threw the little golden man into Liu Qianqian's arms.

"I'll leave it to you for safekeeping."

"Hey, be careful." Liu Qianqian took it quickly, then rolled her eyes at him, "Really, now that you have this, you don't care about it, right?"

"You know what, after getting this, I instantly felt a sense of emptiness, and everything I saw became boring."

"Go away," Liu Qianqian's eyes widened, "Don't think I don't know that this is a dirty joke."

"Haha."

The guests on the stage also introduced the best movies of this year's Oscars.

This year's Oscars are different from previous ones. The number of nominations for Best Picture has been changed from 5 to 10.

Therefore, since the first awards were given out, there has been one almost every one or two awards.

Now this time, it is Keanu Reeves who is the guest narrating:

“The next nominated film tells a profound story about the choices made by an elderly couple.

"Sunset" is a rare film that allows us to understand the true meaning of love..."

Next, there is a brief clip of "Sunset".

After the screening, it was time for the nominations for the Best Foreign Language Film Award.

Chen Linfeng started to feel a little nervous when he watched the short film.

No matter how many technical awards you win, it is useless; the big prize is the key.

The Best Foreign Language Film is a guaranteed win, and for Chen Linfeng, it is more like the Best Picture Award.

It is a reward and proof for his hard work over the past year.

You can imagine how disappointed you would be if you end up empty-handed.

Chen Linfeng felt that if he encountered such a situation, he would inevitably be depressed for a period of time.

Steve Martin, the host of the ceremony, began to introduce the next award presenters on stage.

Quentin and Pedro Almodóvar appear together.

The two of them started to praise each other's business right away.

Quentin said, "Nice to meet you. I have always been a fan of yours."

Pedro responded, “Quentin, I love your movies, too.”

Quentin nodded in approval.

Then Pedro continued, "Even though I don't understand a word of it."

Quentin spread his hands and smiled, "Then we are the perfect candidate to present the Best Foreign Language Film Award. Here are the nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film Award."

Chen Linfeng no longer had the heart to analyze what was funny about the two people's beautiful joke.

His expression suddenly became serious. The big screen began to play short films of the five films nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.

The German film The White Ribbon;
The Argentine film "Mysterious Eyes";
Peruvian film "The Milk of Sadness";
The French film "The Prophet";
And the Chinese film "Sunset".

Zhang Yimou tightly grasped the handrail beside him and stared at the two people on the stage with bated breath.

Liu Qianqian held Chen Linfeng's hand, as if to encourage him, and also as if to relieve her own tension.

The other nominated candidates all sat upright.

Haneke kept looking forward to it in his heart.

"I lost to Sunset at the Cannes Film Festival. I hope I won't lose at the Oscars again. I hope I won't lose again."

He was muttering to himself.

"The winner is..." Pedro took the letter out of the envelope.

"'Sunset' from China!"

Haneke suddenly felt like he had lost his parents and felt that everything had gone wrong since Cannes.

He didn't know yet that his luck had been taken away.

The person who took away his luck almost jumped for joy.

Fortunately, Chen Linfeng had experienced a lot after all, and he tried his best to control himself.

But he still hugged Xixi excitedly and kissed her hard on the face.

"Xixi, you are really my lucky star. With you, I always get the prize."

A big question mark slowly rose in Liu Qianqian's heart.

Ok?
What do you mean by saying this?

Afterwards, Chen Linfeng pulled Zhang Yimou onto the stage together.

In fact, the Best Foreign Language Film award is given to movies, that is to say, the person who goes on stage is usually the representative of the movie, the director or producer can go on stage.

However, another producer of the film, Han Shanping, was unable to go on stage because he was not suitable to appear in such occasions.

Chen Linfeng had no choice but to pull Zhang Yimou along.

However, he was the only one who gave a speech. After all, he was both the director and the producer, and was the most suitable representative of the film.

When Chen Linfeng walked onto the stage, Quentin handed him the trophy and joked in a low voice.

"Chen, you took a trophy from me, you have to give it back to me in the future."

"Sure, as long as you make a great enough movie."

"Then it's settled."

After a brief exchange, he hugged Pedro politely.

It's your turn to give a speech.

This time, Chen Linfeng was more formal and followed the normal process of acceptance speeches.

I would like to thank the organizing committee, my colleagues in the crew, my family, and the supportive fans and audiences.

Of course, we did not forget to praise the Oscars' inclusive policy, which gives foreign films more opportunities.

This is actually the acceptance speech he prepared.

When I won the editing award before, I was completely free to express myself.

After receiving the award, the two went backstage.

Chen Linfeng handed the trophy to Zhang Yimou so that he could also have a taste of it.

Zhang Yimou was filled with emotion, "So this is what it feels like to have a little golden man. After so many years of pursuit, I finally got the result."

"Now that you have it, do you think it's nothing special?"

"Haha, not as fast as you say."

Zhang Yimou grinned twice, then said seriously, "I am grateful to you for helping me fulfill this wish this time. If you have any questions in the future, just let me know."

"It's a bit strange, let's not talk about this between us." Chen Linfeng waved his hand.

Then keep the favor in mind secretly.

There were actually reporters interviewing them backstage, but the award ceremony was going on in front, so the two didn't say much, just briefly answered a few questions and then quietly returned to their seats.

"Where are we?" Chen Linfeng asked.

"Best Supporting Actress just passed, now it's Best Supporting Actor."

Liu Qianqian replied and then looked at him with dissatisfaction.

"what happened?"

"Where's the trophy?" She always complained that he threw the trophy to her, but now that he didn't give it to her, she was unhappy again.

"Oh, it's in Director Zhang's hands. It's okay. It will be ours in the end."

This means that it will eventually be displayed at Qilin Company.

"OK then."

The Best Supporting Actor Award was won by Christoph Waltz for his role in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds."

Quentin's trip was not without gain.

To some extent, supporting actors is the reason why directors have a higher status.

Next, it was time for the key award - the Best Actress Award.

From here on, the format of the show starts to change.

It also shows that the program team attaches great importance to the awards.

First, five past Best Actor winners will make a joint appearance, and then the nominated actors will be solemnly introduced and praised one by one.

This form of praise sometimes takes the form of humor.

For example, when talking about Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci suggested that he hoped the Oscars would introduce a policy that each actor could not receive a maximum of 16 nominations.

It's actually referring to Meryl, praising her past achievements in a humorous way.

But apart from that, it's mostly awkward praise.

For example, "You are excellent in all aspects, especially your acting skills."

"What is not known is your kindness and good working relationship with others."

"..."

(End of this chapter)