I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 499 "Are you ready?"

Wang Jiawei nodded slightly to Wen Muye.

That's the style of a great director, except... his eyes caught sight of a figure next to Wen Muye.

"Director Jiawei!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled slightly and patted Wen Muye on the shoulder: "My student!"

"Oh, haha, no wonder!"

Wang Jiawei's expression suddenly changed.

Although Hong Kong directors and mainland directors sometimes don't get along, they are at least outwardly united against outsiders when they are abroad, and they are both from the Chinese-speaking world. Wang Jiawei certainly knows Tian Zhuangzhuang's background.

Moreover, Lao Tian is quite famous in the industry. As a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy in 78, he, along with Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou, carried the banner of the fifth generation of Chinese directors.

Put all that aside.

Tian Zhuangzhuang's early works, such as "Hunting Ground Zhasa" and "Horse Thief", caused a huge sensation in the film industry.

Tian Zhuangzhuang has a pure and unadulterated attitude towards the art of film.

That's why.

When Wang Jiawei saw him, he couldn't wait to go up and say hello.

"..."

Wen Muye scratched his head, swallowing back the words he was about to say.

The atmosphere of the party had reached its climax.

The music mingled with the lively conversation of the crowd, and under the gentle influence of red wine, all the superstars and celebrities were quite relaxed and enthusiastic.

Chen Jin looked at everyone present.

His purpose in attending this welcome dinner was to pave the way for "Grandma's Grandson".

obviously.

Aside from jury chair Wang Jiawei, Susanna Bier from Denmark was also very interested in "Grandma's Grandson".

Chen Jin weaved through the crowd.

He brought his latest work, "Grandma's Grandson," into everyone's lives.

That's right.

Such welcome dinners are essentially glamorous public relations stages.

Whether it's connections or resources, as long as you invest them precisely, you'll definitely get the answers you want.

The welcome dinner was a great success.

This was truly an eye-opening experience for Wang Jingchun and his group.

Compared to Chen Jin's ease and competence, they still lacked experience.

but.

No matter what you do, no matter what you do.

Everyone was focused on getting "Grandma's Grandson" to win an award. The specific public relations efforts were one thing, but the quality of the work itself was another.

Fortunately, Chen Jin was very confident about this.

The dinner is over.

Under Dieter Kosslick's arrangement, Lucas took Chen Jin and the others back to their hotel.

The atmosphere remained lively throughout the journey, and Wang Jingchun took every opportunity to praise Chen Jin.

after all.

He witnessed Chen Jin's influence at tonight's banquet.

The fact that the chairman of the organizing committee took the initiative to greet him, and that so many celebrities and big names were eager to get to know him, speaks volumes.

"Brother Jin, the future of Chinese cinema will be in your hands from now on."

Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at Chen Jin.

This was said half-jokingly and half-seriously, mainly because Chen Jin does indeed have the ability in this area.

Among these new generation actors, he is the only one who quietly accomplishes great things.

From beginning to end.

Very purposeful.

Of course, this word is not meant to be derogatory; on the contrary, it expresses admiration for his hard work and dedication.

"Director Tian, ​​you can't accept that!"

"Please let me go!"

Upon hearing Chen Jin's words, everyone present couldn't help but laugh.

The distance is not far.

After exchanging only a few words, the car stopped in the underground parking lot of the Carlton Hotel.

In the next few days, they will have time to do their own things.

It's a great way to relax.

The moment Chen Jin opened the door, Zhu Yanmanz looked up.

"I'm home?"

Zhu Yanmanzi took the coat from Chen Jin and came over with a big smile.

"It's a good thing you didn't go."

"Today was truly a day of great celebration, with drums and gongs, firecrackers, red flags waving, and crowds of people."

Seeing that Chen Jin still had the energy to joke with her, Zhu Yanmanzi couldn't help but laugh out loud.

I met Wang Jiawei today.

Ok?
After hearing what her husband said, Zhu Yanmanzi perked up her ears.

They already knew before they arrived that Wang Jiawei would be the chairman of the judging panel.

have to say.

This is indeed more advantageous for them.

Chen Jin recounted everything she had seen and heard that day to Zhu Yanmanz, down to the smallest detail.

I originally planned to bring Zhu Yanmanzi along.

But thinking about it...

The welcome dinner wasn't very interesting; even if Zhu Yanmanzi had gone, it would probably have been quite boring.

In addition, she doesn't really like these kinds of occasions, so she tries to avoid them as much as possible.

Think about it.

In the end, I gave up on the idea.

Do you think "Grandma's Grandson" has a chance of winning an award this time?

In response to Zhu Yanmanz's inquiry.

Chen Jin did not answer immediately, as there are many factors to consider in such matters.

Furthermore.

The Berlin Film Festival has a different judging mechanism; often, the more popular a film is, the less likely it is to win a major award.

"this."

"Let's just leave it to fate."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jin picked up Zhu Yanmanzi.

The room temperature rose rapidly.

Even after being together for so long, their relationship has remained unaffected.

……

2013 2 Month 7 Day.

The 63th Berlin International Film Festival has officially begun.

Now comes the moment everyone has been waiting for.

"Am I dressed too formally?"

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at herself in the mirror.

When invited by Dieter Kosslick to attend the Berlin International Film Festival, Chen Jin had a haute couture gown custom-made for her.

Her financial standing isn't high enough for luxury brands to customize products for her.

Chen Jin did have it, but he didn't use his authority to grant it to his girlfriend.

The rose-pink dress made Zhu Yanmanzi's face look like a rosy peach blossom.

It struck her as somewhat exaggerated.

"Other female stars walk the red carpet to compete for attention and outshine each other, why do you insist on doing the opposite?"

Chen Jin reached out and gently brushed Zhu Yanmanz's nose.

This marks the first time the two have appeared together in front of the media.

Naturally, we want Zhu Yanmanzi to look her best.

Wen Muye and Tian Zhuangzhuang were already waiting downstairs early on.

As the opening ceremony of the Berlin Film Festival's red carpet, they naturally had to take it seriously.

Especially Wang Jingchun.

I specifically chose a rather eye-catching suit.

This is his first time attending an international film festival, and even though not many people may know him now, he still wants to show his utmost sincerity.

We must not bring shame to China, at least not abroad.

The group drove to the outside of the cinema palace.

The red carpet was already lined with countless movie fans and moviegoers.

In the very center of the cinema palace stands a huge golden bear statue.

This symbol of the Berlin Film Festival is a trophy that many people dream of winning.

The sounds, rising and falling, reached everyone's ears.

today.

The domestic and international media attending the Berlin Film Festival are all top-tier entities from their respective countries.

Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, and Xinhua News Agency.

In addition, countless domestic media outlets are on high alert.

after all--

As the chairman of the judging panel, Wang Jiawei created a home-field advantage atmosphere.

Not only foreign media, but also Chinese filmmakers naturally received a lot of attention.

Almost all portal websites, including Sina, Tencent, and NetEase, are eagerly awaiting this development.

Besides.

CCTV-6 broadcast the entire event.

Next, the entire internet will be watching this red carpet ceremony.

After all, not only was the jury president Chinese this time, but "Grandma's Grandson" also became the only Chinese film to be nominated at the Berlin Film Festival with thunderous force.

Its influence should not be underestimated.

"ladies and gentlemen!"

"Welcome to the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival."

"I am the host of the opening ceremony of the red carpet at this film festival."

"Anke Engelke".

His loud voice echoed throughout the venue, and everyone looked up. This famous German television presenter had a long-standing collaboration with the Berlin Film Festival.

They were all old acquaintances at this event.

Especially noteworthy is her composed stage presence and her interactions with guests and the audience.

This is enough to demonstrate how rich her knowledge is.

Enthusiastic applause erupted from both sides of the red carpet.

Screams echoed throughout the room.

Everyone was watching the beautiful and charming female host in front of them, eagerly anticipating the next part of the program.

"very good--"

"Today's Berlin Film Festival is star-studded, and on this stage we will see characters that are already deeply engraved in our collective memory."

"Now."

"Let's wait and see. Next to enter is our jury chair, Kar-wai Wong, along with the jury members."

As soon as these words came out.

The atmosphere on the field was instantly ignited.

It's worth noting that the members of this year's jury are all renowned directors.

The movies he has made are all well-known.

The person did not show up.

The atmosphere on both sides of the red carpet had already been heightened to its peak.

Wang Jiawei appeared at the starting point of the red carpet, and behind him were the members of this year's judging panel.

Tim Robbins, from the United States, rose to fame with his film "The Shawshank Redemption".

This film is much more than just a movie.

It's a complete legend.

Besides.

Andreas Derison, Alan Kuras, and Athena Rachel Tesanari.

The members of this jury all possess unparalleled works.

The group stood at the end of the red carpet.

It has to be said that if it weren't for the film festival, it would be difficult to gather these top stars here.

Wang Jiawei took the microphone from the host.

He was still wearing sunglasses, making him look extremely pretentious.

"It's an honour."

"I am meeting with everyone today as the president of the jury for the Berlin Film Festival."

Wang Jiawei has served as the jury president for several film festivals, so this task was not difficult for him.

"We are able to stand here not as judges from a high place."

"It's not about serving the film."

"I will lead the members of the judging panel to discover the good works with an appreciative eye."

When Wang Jiawei spoke, applause rang out from both sides of the red carpet.

The media reporters in the audience finally seized this opportunity.

At this moment, long guns and short cannons flashed incessantly.

"Director Wang Jiawei, what is your opinion on the phenomenon that only one Chinese-language film was nominated?"

The group had already arrived at the Q&A area for media reporters.

When faced with the question from the person in front of him, Wang Jiawei did not try to hide anything.

Everything has its cycles; things go well and badly at times.

"I believe this year's decline is just a temporary setback, and more excellent Chinese-language films will return to Berlin in the future."

"certainly--"

"This Chinese film, which was shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival this year, allows everyone to understand the subtle and understated way of expression in Chinese culture."

OMG.

Upon hearing Wang Jiawei's words, Wen Muye and Chen Jin exchanged a glance.

To know.

No matter which film festival it is, the red carpet ceremony is always the most anticipated moment.

To be able to mention their work on the red carpet.

This is undoubtedly the greatest support they can offer.

However, this time Chen Jin's private deal with Wang Jiawei involved investing in several of his films.

Of course, if we can actually win the award, investing some money wouldn't be a big problem.

Wen Muye, who was standing next to him, was clearly unaware of this.

Therefore, in response to Wang Jiawei's response, the crowd present once again erupted in a frenzied exclamation.

There are many fans and moviegoers of Chen Jin here.

Everyone was already incredibly excited.

Even just being mentioned in the works they've acted in fills them with immense joy.

The media reporters on both sides of the red carpet were ready to continue asking questions.

As for Wang Jiawei, he had already raised the microphone in his hand.

"I hereby declare—"

"The 63rd Berlin International Film Festival has officially opened."

It must be said that this was absolutely a historic moment.

At the Berlin International Film Festival, delivering the opening address in Chinese added a touch of Chinese flair to the festival, making it a truly special occasion in Berlin.

As Wang Jiawei and his group disappeared from everyone's sight.

Film crews and sponsors from non-competitive segments walked onto the red carpet.

At this time, media attention is relatively low.

The atmosphere on the red carpet was relatively relaxed.

"Chan!!!"

Chen Jin and the others were sitting in the car when they heard the shouts of the fans outside. They then looked out the car window.

now.

The cast and crew of "Side Effects" appeared at the starting point of the red carpet.

Steven Soderbergh walked confidently at the front.

Meanwhile, the fans on both sides of the red carpet erupted in excited shouts.

The starlight has gradually intensified.

The area for media reporters also became relatively busy.

The next film crews to come up are basically those that have entered the main competition area.

To get firsthand information, they definitely need to be on their toes.

"Jude Law!"

It has to be said that Jude Law's popularity ignited the entire audience.

"Everyone, get ready."

"It will be our turn to go on stage soon."

Wen Muye's tone was somewhat excited. As the director of "Grandma's Grandson," his emotions were undoubtedly the most surging at this moment.

As a new director, he was able to walk the red carpet at the Berlin Film Festival with his very first film.

Chen Jin's status played a crucial role in this.

He turned to look at Chen Jin beside him, who appeared calm and collected. Perhaps because he was already used to the film festival's procedures, he didn't seem nervous at all.

Wang Jingchun rubbed his hands together.

Seeing Yongmei beside him fiddling with her dress, he could tell she was just as at a loss as he was.

Wu Yanshu was the calmest of the three.

In reality, no matter how calm one appears on the surface, there is already a turbulent undercurrent in one's heart.

It is indeed a fortunate thing for her to have such an opportunity to appear in the public eye during her lifetime.

Of the entire cast and crew of "Grandma's Grandson," only Tian Zhuangzhuang, Chen Jin, and Zhu Yanmanzi, who were not part of the official cast, seemed to have an easier time.

Zhu Yanmanzi looked at Chen Jin.

I casually straightened his tie for him.

It has to be said that this face is so striking that it's hard to look away.

"Are you ready?"

(End of this chapter)