The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 50: The First S-Class Talent

……

There was thunderous applause and endless cheers at the scene.

Lu Zhiyuan’s first reaction was that it seemed a little unreal.

Although, he made a lot of efforts behind the scenes and even discredited his two biggest rivals.

However, when he actually won the Palme d'Or, Lu Zhiyuan was still a little dazed.

"Ayuan, don't fall asleep. This is the Cannes Awards Ceremony."

Xin Yukun, who was standing next to him, gently nudged Lu Zhiyuan with his arm and whispered a joke.

"Brother Kun, after winning the award, take it easy tonight."

Lu Zhiyuan stood up and gave Xin Yukun a big hug.

If it weren't for Brother Kun who has always been by his side, supporting him, and working hard to help him deal with all the messy chores.

How could he have made this movie by himself?

The person he should thank most is Xin Yukun.

"Sister Shanshan, even though you never said it, I know that without your help, I wouldn't be standing here."

"Wait and see how I perform."

Next, Lu Zhiyuan went over and hugged Zhao Shanshan again.

This is the sponsor.

If it weren’t for Zhao Shanshan’s support, the publicity cooperation of Starry Sky Company, and the help of the connections and forces behind it.

For him, let alone coming to Cannes, it would be extremely difficult for him to participate in any ordinary film festival abroad.

"Ayuan, this is what you deserve. I just helped a little."

Zhao Shanshan wanted to send someone else to Cannes to receive the award, but she had to find someone as talented as Lu Zhiyuan!

Besides, she didn't lose anything.

Canon paid the bulk of the PR expenses for "The Heart", and it was Focus Features that took the initiative to pay for the subsequent collaboration with James to compete for the Palme d'Or.

James, on his part, worked very hard to get the cooperation for the project "Upgrade", and actually sent Lu Zhiyuan to win the Palme d'Or.

And now, it is time to reap the fruits of victory!
It is conceivable that after winning the Palme d'Or, the copyright fee of "Labyrinth of the Heart" will increase significantly.

According to preliminary estimates, the total copyright revenue of this movie should be around 1000 million US dollars!
The cost of this movie was only 300 million RMB!

What a huge profit!

Of course, the copyright fee is the same as the previous cooperation method for the song "Maybe". After deducting the costs, Xingguang Canlan and Yuankun Media will share the profits equally.

Even so, this is still dozens of times the profit!

"Master, Teacher Li Jianyi, thank you for your efforts."

After a polite hug with the two, Lu Zhiyuan went on stage to receive the award.

After delivering a routine acceptance speech, Lu Zhiyuan suddenly changed the subject and said, "My original dream was to be a painter."

Haha!

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience burst into laughter.

After "Maze of the Heart" became popular, the situation of director Lu Zhiyuan was also dug out. He was a poor art student who failed the college entrance examination.

Now, the hottest topic on the Internet is how he failed the exam?
After learning the news, the Paris Academy of Fine Arts even extended an invitation to Lu Zhiyuan, allowing him to be admitted without taking an entrance exam if he was willing.

After the laughter died down, Lu Zhiyuan continued, "I once hoped to be like [Morimoto Kusanagi], to meet a girl and draw her from every angle and every detail."

"But now, I've discovered that being a director is even better... In the remaining 2 days of my life, I can film her spring, summer, autumn, and winter until the end of time!"

"at last……"

Lu Zhiyuan hesitated, turned to look at the jury chairperson [Isabelle Huppert] not far away, and asked a question: "Dear Ms. Huppert, our award ceremony should have a high ratings, right?"

what?
Isabelle Huppert was completely bewildered. After coming to her senses, she smiled and nodded: "I think it should be pretty good."

Haha!

At this moment, the whole audience burst into laughter again!

The Cannes Awards Ceremony has been held for so many years, but I have never encountered such an interesting winner of the Palme d'Or!
What an interesting young man.

"OK."

Lu Zhiyuan pretended to be happy and said into the microphone: "After the award ceremony, I'm going to go to the Xi'an city wall, wait for the rain, and wait for a girl to meet me!"

"See you there or not!"

Wow!

Compared to traditional acceptance speeches or the clichéd artistic tone, people certainly prefer this unconventional and alternative speech.

Not to mention, what he said was quite romantic.

It's a tune the French love. "This is the funniest acceptance speech I've ever heard!"

"I like this guy!"

"Xi'an City Wall, where is this? It sounds like a great place. If I don't have any plans next, I'd like to go and see the excitement!"

After the usual award ceremony, everyone would go their separate ways.

But this year, because of Lu Zhiyuan's words, the Xi'an City Wall has unsurprisingly become a hot topic.

……

After the award ceremony.

Zhao Shanshan finally understood what Lu Zhiyuan meant by "Wait and see how I perform later."

After successfully winning the Palme d'Or, he completely let go and even made jokes on stage.

The most important thing is that on this occasion, with the live broadcast of dozens of national television stations around the world, he gave a super advertisement for the Xi'an City Wall.

"Ayuan, you are thoughtful."

As a native of Xi'an, at this moment, Zhao Shanshan's favorability towards Lu Zhiyuan was almost at its peak.

As for the girl on the Xi'an city wall, does she really exist?

Is it important?
"Ayuan, go to bed early."

"After returning home, I will arrange a grand celebration party for you!"

"When the time comes, I will invite all the big stars and directors in the Chinese film and television industry to come and witness your coronation ceremony!"

After winning the Palme d'Or, Lu Zhiyuan has basically passed the level in the art film industry.

Regardless of whether his next movie will flop or not?
At least at this moment, he made history and became the pride of the Chinese people!
"I am indeed a little tired. I'll go back to my room first."

I lived in Cannes for almost a month, and had social engagements every day. It felt quite fresh at first, but in the later stages, it became a real torture.

Not to mention, Lu Zhiyuan is now in a hurry to return to his room to check the system rewards!

"Sister Shanshan, where is Ayuan?"

As soon as the two separated in the corridor, Miss Jing Tian appeared with great excitement.

Seeing Zhao Shanshan at the door, she hurried over and looked around for Lu Zhiyuan, but couldn't find him.

"He went back to his room to sleep. Don't you see what time it is? And what are you doing out here so late at night?"

Zhao Shanshan looked at Jing Tian lovingly.

After the award ceremony, it was already late, not to mention that everyone was very tired these days and had to return home tomorrow, so of course they had to rest early.

Jing Tian chuckled, her face filled with happiness. "Sister Shanshan, he confessed his love to me in front of the whole world... What do you think, should I give him a chance?"

"Oh, this is so annoying... I originally wanted to be a star, not fall in love. But he's pursuing me so hard, he even confessed his love to me at an awards ceremony. If I don't agree, won't I hurt his feelings?"

I think you have lost your mind!
Is he confessing to you?

They are repaying my favor and deliberately promoting tourism for our hometown!
Zhao Shanshan poked Jing Tian's forehead with her finger in annoyance. "You make the decision on this matter yourself. Don't blame me for not reminding you that your family may not agree."

right.

Hearing this, Jing Tian's expression became a little gloomy.

Sometimes having a good family background is not a good thing.

……

In the top-floor deluxe sea view room.

Lu Zhiyuan closed the door and quickly listened to the system's beautiful prompt tone.

——[Congratulations on completing the impossible challenge. Your film, "The Heart," unexpectedly won the Cannes Palme d'Or, making you the youngest winner of the award and setting a historical record.]

[Get reward, S-level talent——]

At this moment, the system suddenly jammed, which made Lu Zhiyuan very anxious.

After a while.

The system shook and gave two options.

[Option A: S-level talent, Quentin's strongest visual symbol - foot fetish! ]

——Close-ups of feet frequently appear in Quentin's films.

——Such as Mia’s bare feet in “Pulp Fiction” and Sharon Tate’s feet in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, they are his very unique visual labels.

Depend on!
Is there such a talent?

He just finished filming a suspenseful art film and then became a foot fetishist. This is too abstract.

"I choose B!"

——[Congratulations! You've earned the reward, S-rank talent - Quentin's Ritual of Violence!]

(End of this chapter)