new kung fu king

Chapter 650 Chinese Movie Morale Boost
Ordinarily, this is the first time a Chinese won the Palme d'Or, which symbolizes the highest film honor, at such a grand film festival in Cannes. Wang Xiaohu should be very excited.

But he didn't do that, neither the ecstatic, teary faces of other guests, nor the incoherent speeches some of the winners took to the stage.

Wang Xiaohu just won the Palme d'Or with a very peaceful mind, and encouraged his compatriots with fluent English and an inspirational tone.

This kind of acceptance speech was the first time since the opening of the Cannes Film Festival, and it made many people, including the award presenters Pierre Viot and Jill Jacob, dumbfounded.

This is the acceptance speech of the Oriental, isn't it too crude?
The super psychological quality shown by Wang Xiaohu made Cannes officials doubt whether it was Wang himself who came up to receive the Palme d'Or.

All the information in their hands shows that he is indeed the director Wang Xiaohu from Hong Kong, China, at least the official Cannes Film Festival will not make such a big oolong.

But why isn't Wang Xiaohu excited at all after winning the Palme d'Or, the most valuable film in the world?

Is the Palme d'Or worthless in Wang Xiaohu's eyes? !
Many directors who were shortlisted for the main competition unit but missed out on the Palme d'Or were furious. They thought Wang Xiaohu was too arrogant to even look down on the most important award in Cannes.

How can you embarrass this group of people who can't get the award!

In fact, they misunderstood Wang Xiaohu. Can Wang Xiaohu be unhappy about winning the prize?
He originally planned to play soy sauce, and never thought about what awards "Mulan" would win from the beginning. As an actor, he also won the Palme d'Or, which is the envy of filmmakers all over the world. He is very happy.

It’s just that in these years, he has cultivated a very good psychological quality, especially after passing the "hundred-man team" in Japan, his spiritual world has been fully tempered. Even if he is happy in his heart, he will not show too much on the outside. exposed.

Maybe this thing is called Chengfu.

Just imagine that Wang Xiaohu has been reborn almost 11 years ago, what kind of storms and waves have he not experienced?

From the original little dragon and tiger martial artist to the director, and then from the director to the best director of the Oscar, the president of Concorde International Film Company, the KBC knight conferred by the Queen of England, the most important advocate of Chinese cultural propaganda. There are so many things in him at a young age The halo of the icing on the cake, people become numb after there are too many icing on the cake.

Wang Xiaohu now feels that apart from showing off the Palme d'Or, he might become a toy for his son like the four statuettes. The problem is that his son is five years old now, and the tree leaf embedded in the glass has been taken away. It may not be able to attract him.

The 35th Cannes Film Festival finally came to a successful conclusion. Some people are happy and some are worried.

As the biggest winner in the audience, Wang Xiaohu not only took home the trophy on the podium, but was also told to bear the cost of the closing dinner, which he readily agreed to.

At the end of the show, the gambling king Kerkorian came over, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Tiger, you impress me. Not only have you swept the world at the box office, you are even a master of prizes! How about those high-ranking heroes just now?" Did the chickens talk to you about the cost of the dinner?"

Wang Xiaohu nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, about 40 francs."

"Hey, this is a small amount. Generally speaking, a beach dinner for 500-1000 people will cost at least 20 francs, including catering services, environment decoration and bands. At a banquet that was held, the guests smashed wine glasses while dancing Greek dances, and those bastards dropped 1960 of them! That would cost even more, I heard they spent 5000 million francs."

After Kerkorian finished speaking, he smiled strangely and said, "Do you want me to help you share some expenses?"

"No, I don't think so, I can afford the money." Wang Xiaohu shook his head.

"Don't reject me, okay?" Kerkorian spread his hands and said, "It's a joint event between Xiehe and MGM, adding a free advertising time for MGM."

"Uh." Wang Xiaohu was stunned. Unexpectedly, Mr. Gambling Wang would spend more than 20 francs on an advertisement, and his attitude was very sincere.

"Okay, I hope I can help you." Wang Xiaohu shrugged. It would be great to have someone to help bear the expenses. He doesn't want to be taken advantage of, does he?

Even though Wang Xiaohu hates socializing, tonight he has to be strong enough to cope with the dinner that ended in Cannes. Who made "Mulan" the biggest winner tonight, who made him the first Chinese to win the trophy in Cannes, who Who made the two beauties beside him so attractive to the guests?
Too many reasons made Wang Xiaohu, Zhao Yazhi, Brigitte Lin, and Chow Yun-fat the focus of the dinner. Female stars of various skin colors came up to toast, hoping to win Wang Xiaohu's favor. Many directors, producers, and managers also came to join in the fun. They wanted to Become Lin Qingxia's agent.

Every time at this time, Brigitte Lin took Zhao Yazhi's arm and politely refused with a charming smile: "I'm sorry, I'm an employee of Xiehe Company, and she is my manager. If she asks me to make a movie, I will do it." What kind of play will you take?"

Seeing foreigners come here happily and return disappointed, Zhao Yazhi felt very honored, patted Brigitte Lin's little hand and said, "Qingxia, what you just said is great."

Brigitte Lin pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Azhi, what I said on the awards stage, without you and Ahu supporting me, I might not be able to achieve what I am today. Everything is given to me by you. I will never jump ship again in this life.”

"You are really my good sister." Zhao Yazhi smiled and raised her glass: "Come on, let's have a drink for our sisterhood."

"Dry."

After the dinner, Wang Xiaohu and his party did not stay in Cannes for long. Before the local media reporters could react, they had already set off for Paris, France. In addition to trophies, they also bought a lot of clothing, jewelry, bags and so on, and they returned with a full load.

When the French reporters prepared to interview Wang Xiaohu the next day, they were already on the return flight.

In Hong Kong, it was Run Run Shaw who first learned that Wang Xiaohu and others won the Palme d'Or and Best Actress awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Don't look at Shao Liushu who is no longer in the film industry. Shaw Brothers' "Xia Nv" was in Cannes As soon as the winner of the special technology award heard that Concorde had caused a huge sensation in Cannes, Uncle Liu couldn't sit still at home immediately, and came to watch the Palme d'Or with great interest.

"Tsk tsk, this is such a close encounter with the Palme d'Or in this life, alas." Holding the Palme d'Or in his hand, Run Run Shaw couldn't put it down, and was filled with emotion.

"Little Tiger, you have brought glory to us Chinese. Not only did you win the Oscars back then, but now you are showing your face in Cannes. If I can win such an honor, I will not regret it in my life."

Wang Xiaohu chuckled: "Look at what you said, Uncle Six, this thing can't be eaten or worn, and it's just a decoration when it's stretched to death. It's not worth fighting for a lifetime."

"You don't understand!" Run Run Shaw shook his head with a wry smile, and said rather sadly: "Whether it's the Oscars or the world's four major film festivals, it's like the ancient imperial examination system. Not to mention the top three."

"And our Chinese-language films have always lagged behind the Western film world. If you fall behind, you will be beaten. Before you, except for Kung Fu films, they knew little about Chinese and Eastern culture. Hey, they have no right to speak!"

Run Run Shaw immediately opened up the conversation. Just as he stated just now, Chinese-language films did not have any status in the field of world films a few years ago. Although Hong Kong films have developed steadily, they have never been able to win awards in international film festivals. Over time, filmmakers such as Run Run Shaw set their sights on countries with similar cultures such as Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea.

Because in these countries, Hong Kong movies will have stable fans and audiences, but in developed countries such as Europe and the United States, Hong Kong movies have no way out except for kung fu movies. Bruce Lee's bumping into walls in Hollywood is the most vivid example.

But after 1973, this situation began to change quietly. First, Wang Xiaohu became a blockbuster at the Oscars, letting Americans know that Chinese directors are extraordinary. The sweeping situation further accelerated Americans' understanding of the East.

But that kind of understanding is still at a superficial stage. Wang Xiaohu made movies that catered to American tastes. At that time, they only knew that there was a very powerful director in Hong Kong, and he became the box office hegemony in Hollywood.

It was not until Wang Xiaohu released the two films "Mythology" and "Shaolin Temple" that foreigners really saw the unique charm of Chinese-language films. In addition, this time "Mulan" made its debut in Cannes, and Chinese-language films have already become popular in the field of world films. Stand out.

"Xiao Hu, you should have stayed in France for a while longer." Run Run Shaw sighed and said, "Even if it is to promote Hong Kong movies and mainland movies, you should stay a few more days, not to go back to Hong Kong because of trouble."

Wang Xiaohu was silent. Yes, he admitted that Run Run Shaw was right. He returned to Hong Kong only for a moment of peace, but he forgot that those entertainments can also bring immeasurable effects to the promotion of Chinese-language films.

"Hey!" Wang Xiaohu sighed helplessly, who made him not like socializing by nature. "Uncle Six, it's not that you don't know my temper. Anyway, I will try to think about it in the future."

"It's better not to, you have done a good job now, at least you have set a good example for Hong Kong filmmakers, especially this Palme d'Or, which can completely shake the morale of Chinese-language films."

(End of this chapter)