I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 250 The Awards Ceremony Ends

Cheng Sheng's "Three Kingdoms" was also shortlisted for the Palme d'Or.

The Jury Prize is one of the awards in the main competition section of the Cannes Film Festival in France, and is used to recognize films with artistic value.

The award, selected by the main competition jury, was established in 1969 and is one of the three main competition awards at the Cannes Film Festival (after the Palme d'Or and the Grand Jury Prize).

As one of the core awards of the Cannes Film Festival, the Jury Prize, along with the Palme d'Or and the Grand Jury Prize, constitutes the three major honors of the main competition.

The Palme d'Or is the highest award, followed by the Grand Jury Prize, and then the Jury Award.

The award was originally called the "Grand Prix Spécial du Jury" (Special Jury Prize), but it was renamed the "Jury Prize" in 1995.

Its original purpose was to make up for the regret that some excellent films failed to win the Palme d'Or, but it has gradually evolved into a permanent award to recognize "near-best films".

This year's Jury Prize was awarded to the British film "Red Road".

Cheng Sheng also saw the film when it premiered in Cannes. The film tells the story of a monitor operator who monitors the Glasgow area. One day, she discovers a man on one of the screens who is closely related to her painful past. She compulsively watches the every move of this red-haired man who has just been released from prison and interferes in his miserable life...

The film is beautifully shot, but it feels too short after watching it.

At first, the story's pace seemed too slow, and some impatient viewers might not be able to keep up.

However, if you can be patient, the last 40 minutes will be surprisingly beautiful and eye-opening.

The film portrays a woman with a broken heart and shows her desire for revenge at all costs, which is a unique highlight of "Red Road".

Viewers won't get caught up in trying to figure out Jackie's motives; they'll just think that there must be a reason why she did what she did.

After the other party finished their acceptance speech, Cheng Sheng clapped along.

Then comes the Jury Prize.

The award went to the French film "Flanders".

Finally, there is the Palme d'Or.

Da Tiantian, Chen Daoming, and others all looked at Cheng Sheng.

If Cheng Sheng wins the Palme d'Or, his status in the industry will definitely be No. 1.

When Zhang Guoshi saw him, he would have to give up his seat.

It's worth noting that Chen Kaige is the only one to have won the Palme d'Or, which is why he's been touted as such for so many years.

Otherwise, how could he become one of the top three directors in China after making so many bad movies? And why would anyone invest in him?

at this time.

Chen Kai is at home.

Chen Kaige didn't care at all about Chen Hong leaving.

What he really cares about is whether Cheng Sheng can win the Palme d'Or.

"We can't get it, we can't get it..."

Chen Kaige seemed possessed, his eyes bloodshot, muttering to himself.

He's the only one in China to have won the Palme d'Or. If Cheng Sheng also won it, then his status as the 'only one' would be worthless.

Therefore, he is the last person who wants Cheng Sheng to win the Palme d'Or.

He didn't want to lose the title of 'the only one'.

"My God, this is unbelievable! I thought it would be... Let's congratulate 'The Wind Blows Through the Rice Fields' on its win!"

Upon hearing the voice coming from the radio, Chen Kai was taken aback.

"Haha, haha... It's not him, it's not him, he can't get it... Hahaha..."

Then, Chen Kai burst into wild laughter, tears and saliva streaming down his face, as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart. Cheng Sheng couldn't win the Palme d'Or; his "uniqueness" remained unchallenged.

Besides Chen Kaige, Wu Baige, Zhao Mou, and others also burst into laughter when they heard that Cheng Sheng hadn't won an award, and felt a little relieved.

After all, a Cheng Sheng who wins the Palme d'Or is not what they want to see.

Some people didn't want Cheng Sheng to win the prize, while others felt it was a pity that Cheng Sheng missed out on the big prize.

Han Sanye, Xu Xiaozhong, Su Chang, Liu Tianxian, Zeng Li, Li Xiaoran and others were all somewhat disappointed.

The prestigious Palme d'Or for Best Picture went to "Flanders".

Cheng Sheng, like everyone else, gave the film's creators a warm round of applause.

The awards ceremony marks the end of this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Many people approached Cheng Sheng to congratulate him on winning Best Director.

Cheng Sheng didn't know most of these people.

However, that doesn't matter. The moment he lifted the trophy, he became known to many people.

Of course, these people were not without ulterior motives in flattering Cheng Sheng.

Some people wanted the overseas distribution rights for "Three Kingdoms," while others wanted to collaborate with Cheng Sheng on a film or have him direct a movie.

"Hello, Cheng, congratulations on winning Best Director. 'Three Kingdoms' is the best movie I've ever seen. Are you interested in developing your career in Hollywood?"

Bruce, the acquisition manager at Lionsgate, extended an invitation to Cheng Sheng.

Lionsgate is the most commercially successful independent film company, but that's in the future.

Lionsgate is now considered a mid-sized company in Hollywood, but it's nothing compared to the Big Eight studios.

Every year, Lionsgate goes to the three major European film festivals to make money.

I hope to find some good films and distribute them in the United States.

Before coming to Cannes, Bruce had already learned about all the films that were competing in Cannes.

In particular, all the films that were shortlisted for the main competition were targets of Lionsgate.

Bruce went to see "Three Kingdoms" in person when it was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

After watching it, Bruce was very determined to take on the film and admired Cheng Sheng even more.

Last year, "The Great Tang Dynasty 1" was incredibly popular in the United States, sparking interest in Chinese history among many Americans, and Chinese history books sold out in the US.

In Bruce's opinion, the current "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is no worse than "The Great Tang Dynasty 1," and may even spark renewed interest in Chinese history among the American people, as well as a surge in the purchase of books on Chinese history.

Bruce didn't contact Cheng Sheng immediately because he knew that Cheng Sheng wouldn't agree to sell the film to anyone before the awards ceremony was over.

Because if a film wins an award, it will sell for a higher price.

Bruce also believed that Cheng Sheng could win the award, after all, "Three Kingdoms" was nominated for three major awards.

As Bruce expected, "Three Kingdoms" won Best Actor, and Cheng Sheng also won Best Director.

So, after the awards ceremony, Bruce approached Cheng Sheng.

This time, instead of immediately expressing his intention to buy the film, he invited Cheng Sheng to Hollywood.

Upon hearing Bruce's invitation to Cheng Sheng to go to Hollywood, Da Tian Tian, ​​Chen Daoming, Bao Guoan, Li Heiniu, and others around him all gasped, their expressions filled with excitement.

This is Hollywood!
In the domestic film and television industry, breaking into Hollywood is regarded as a status symbol.

(End of this chapter)