Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 81 Can we win the Golden Bear Award?

"The list of nominees for the main competition unit of the 54th Berlin Film Festival has been announced, and Director Zhou Qing's "Departures" has been shortlisted again."

“After ‘127 Hours’, director Zhou Qing was shortlisted for the Berlin Main Competition for the second time with ‘Departures’.”

“Can Departures win a big prize in Berlin like 127 Hours did?”

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The nomination of "Departures" attracted a lot of attention, and there was a lot of calls in the industry for "Departures" to win an award.

After all, the impressive record of "127 Hours" is indeed there.

Not only did he win the Best Director award at the Berlin Film Festival, he also won the Best Director award at the Golden Horse Awards.

Of course, there were also a lot of doubts, and quite a few people were waiting to see Zhou Qing make a fool of himself.

Anyway, this is one of the top three in Europe. How can it be so easy to win an award?
You were lucky enough to get it once, and you still want to get it a second time?
Do you really think you are Master Zhang?
However, just like the doubts when "127 Hours" was shortlisted, Zhou Qing didn't care at all.

He took Qin Hao, Li Bingbing and other main creators and boarded a plane to Berlin as if no one was around.

Liu Dehua, who plays a supporting role, also came.

Although there is no Best Supporting Actor award in Berlin, how could Andy Lau, one of the main actors, be absent?

What's more, if "Departures" wins the Golden Bear, you will regret it for the rest of your life if you miss it.

Yan Danchen also behaved quite actively and joined the crew as soon as possible.

Even if there are no awards, for female stars, the red carpet is a place to make their presence felt.

Not to mention that it is one of the three major red carpets in Europe.

"This is my first time going to the Berlin Film Festival, thanks to Director Zhou."

On the plane, Yan Danchen was all smiles and sighing with emotion.

"It's my first time too."

Qin Hao nodded in agreement. He looked even more excited than Yan Danchen.

The first movie I starred in was released in Berlin, so the feeling was naturally completely different.

Not to mention, Qin Hao still has a chance to win the Best Actor trophy.

Li Bingbing on the side just smiled but said nothing.

She actually went to Venice in the millennium with the movie "Going Home for the New Year".

However, "Going Home for the New Year" was a complete failure and was even banned in China, without making any splash at all.

So Li Bingbing still has high expectations for "Departures" this time.

Zhou Qing was also in a good mood, chatting with a few people, and the atmosphere was very good.

"Director Zhou!"

"It's Director Zhou Qing!"

Unlike "127 Hours" which received no attention, this time Zhou Qing was surrounded by international media as soon as he arrived at the venue.

To be honest, considering the performance of "127 Hours", "Departures" is indeed the favorite to win this award.

"Director Zhou's last film 127 Hours was a huge success. Is he confident that he can win another award with Funeral Director?"

"Departures is a film that I have put more effort into polishing. I believe it will not disappoint everyone."

"'127 Hours' missed the Golden Bear last time. Does Director Zhou think 'Departures' can win the Golden Bear this time?"

"Of course, Departures hopes to win the Golden Bear, but whether or not it wins, I want to thank the organizing committee for providing this platform, allowing more people to know Departures."

Zhou Qing also cooperated and accepted some interviews to promote "Departures".

Even Qin Hao, Li Bingbing and others have received attention from the international media.

This made several people feel deeply moved. It is really different to follow a great director.

Generally speaking, Chinese filmmakers are always met with a cold reception when they come to the three major European film studios.

"Director Zhou, we meet again."

"Zhou, we need to discuss the copyright of "Departures" this time."

Some international film producers also heard the news and approached Zhou Qing, wanting to buy the copyright of "Departures". However, Zhou Qing just talked with a smile and had no intention of selling it.

He must be crazy to sell it before the awards ceremony. Even "127 Hours" didn't do that, let alone "Departures"?
"Director Zhou, what are our plans for the next few days in Berlin?"

When they returned to the hotel in the afternoon, Qin Hao, Li Bingbing and others came forward to ask Zhou Qing for his opinion.

Their visit to Berlin this time, apart from winning awards, is naturally to promote "Departures".

"There's nothing planned, just relax."

Zhou Qing smiled.

The last time he came to Berlin, he was just an unknown person, so naturally he had to work harder.

But now?
Zhou Qing's reputation has already been made known, so he really doesn't care about the kind of publicity that adds icing on the cake.

Otherwise, Zhou Qing would not have come just when the film festival opened.

Li Bingbing and the others were a little helpless. Isn't Director Zhou too calm?

But on second thought, this is a good thing.

At least it shows that Director Zhou is full of confidence, right?

"Does Director Zhou have the confidence to win the Golden Bear this time?"

Han Sanping came to Berlin again and took time to meet with Zhou Qing.

"I try my best."

In front of a close partner like Han Sanping, Zhou Qing did not use those clichés to please others, but just smiled.

The laughter was full of confidence.

When filming "Departures", his directing skills were at their peak.

Not to mention, Zhou Qing had already received a call from the organizing committee in the morning.

The other party politely told Zhou Qing that he must attend the closing ceremony and awards ceremony.

What does this mean?
"Departures" has already reserved a trophy in advance anyway.

"Then I wish Director Zhou to win the Golden Bear."

Han Sanping also smiled. He liked young people like Zhou Qing who were enterprising and energetic.

"Then I'll borrow Mr. Han's good words."

Zhou Qing raised the wine glass in his hand and clinked it with Han Sanping.

On February 2, the much-anticipated closing ceremony of the Berlin Film Festival finally began.

After walking the red carpet, many filmmakers from all over the world gathered together, all waiting for the exciting moment to arrive.

"I now declare that the 54th Berlin Film Festival Awards Ceremony will begin now!"

After enduring the long and useless nonsense, the announcement from the film festival chairman boosted everyone's spirits.

The award ceremony finally began.

It’s still the old routine of the film festival, and the first awards given out are some unimportant ones.

In particular, this year's Berlin International Film Festival has many more awards in other screening units than the previous one.

For example, the Peace Film Award, the International Alliance Art Film Forum Award, the Best Director Award for the Young Generation and so on.

It took more than an hour to present these side dishes alone.

After that, the heavyweight awards in the main competition unit finally came out after much anticipation.

After the Silver Bear for Alfred Bauer, the Silver Bear for Best Film Music and the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, the first truly important award has arrived.

Li Bingbing immediately lost his composure.

Because the award to be presented next is the Best Actress Award.

Although Li Bingbing is also aware of this, the portrayal of the female character in "Departures" is not outstanding and is more like a tool.

But it's still hard not to get excited.

(End of this chapter)