New Age Artists

Chapter 680 Inhuman

"Ning! Look here!"

The photographer from The Hollywood Reporter suddenly shouted in stiff Chinese and pointed the camera at Ning Hao.

Some reporters from the University of Tokyo who were feeling disappointed because they couldn't get a good seat suddenly had their eyes light up and were extremely excited!
Ning Hao was so proud when foreigners greeted him in Chinese!

In recent years, Chinese-language films have collectively lost their voice in the competition unit.

At this Berlin Film Festival, Wang Jiawei served as the chairman of the jury, "The Grandmaster" was the opening film, and Ning Hao's "No Man's Land" was very popular, allowing reporters to finally see hope for the revival of Chinese-language films.

However, seeing Ning Hao's reserved attitude when talking about "Incense" and "Green Grassland" in Chinese again, the originally excited reporters couldn't help but frown.

It would be fine if I didn’t speak German, I also didn’t speak English, so I had to rely on a translator to communicate.

Shame!

Only by communicating confidently in English can we keep pace with the international community and better showcase the charm of Chinese culture.

Some reporters wished they could take his place, thinking of becoming Ning Hao, speaking with a London accent, and not letting foreign reporters look down on the cultural quality of the University of Tokyo.

Ning Hao answered the questions without any mistakes.

Always remember not to cross the line.

In fact, he took a intensive course in English and German, but apart from greeting people, he never used them publicly during the film festival.

I would rather use a translator than a foreign language.

It’s not that learning a foreign language is bad, but it depends on the occasion.

There is an Indian story.

One day, Rama, the incarnation of Vishnu, was sleeping on the lap of his disciple, who was a Kshatriya pretending to be a Brahmin.

A poisonous insect bit the disciple's leg. In order not to wake up Rama who was sleeping, he endured the pain. Rama woke up and saw the disciple's bloody thigh. He said, "You are definitely not a Brahmin. A true Brahmin would never endure such pain."

This disciple was neither a Vaisya of the third class nor a Shudra of the fourth class, but a Kshatriya of the second class.

But Rama drove him away and cursed him, making him forget everything he had taught him.

If this is the case with the second class, then the Dalits simply don’t deserve to appear in the story.

This story vividly displays the characteristics of the Japanese barbarians, and we cannot be nice to it.

If a slap is given to Vishnu on the face, he cannot fight back, or if he fights back he will be defeated, so he will tame himself and place the person who hit him above a higher caste.

On the contrary, if you treat others in a friendly way, the other party will not only be ungrateful, but also not take it for granted.

This idea is too low-level and still Chinese thinking.

Being nice to the Japanese will only give them legitimacy to commit crimes against you.

Being nice to others is actually wrong.

By putting oneself in a low caste position, the other party gains the power to do anything bad to oneself.

At the festival of the Japanese barbarian culture, if you are not careful, you will end up handing over a knife.

Therefore, no matter which country the reporters came to ask, Ning Hao's answers were all about expressing his hope to win the award and his pursuit of film art.

Always neither humble nor arrogant, and never show any flattery.

There is no way, the caste story is constantly being verified in reality.

Shen Santong slapped Ri'erman Xiyu hard several times, which led to Ning Hao's popularity at this moment.

There was a sudden noise from the back of the red carpet, and Zhang Ziyi walked out from the aisle.

Zhang Ziyi, wearing a brocade cheongsam, is radiant with star power, which contrasts beautifully with Yu Nan's previous dress.

This is also the arrangement of the film festival.

This Berlin International Expo has strong oriental elements.

"Let's wait." Li Ming thought that they were all Chinese teams.

Zhang Ziyi frowned slightly when she saw Ning Hao and his group waiting for her.

I stayed in the interview area for a while longer.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Ziyi felt a little helpless when she saw that Ning Hao and his group still didn't leave. But she couldn't delay too much either. Nowadays, many of her domestic colleagues are walking around on the red carpet of film festivals in order to get on the headlines.

The two Chinese teams briefly met on a snowy night in a foreign country.

Zhang Ziyi greeted him, "Congratulations, your film has a high chance of winning an award."

You're welcome.

A few years ago, someone talked to her about the international film festival, and Zhang Ziyi didn't quite believe it at the time.

As domestic films faced increasingly difficult situations overseas, Zhang Ziyi gradually came to believe it.

Words can deceive, but facts cannot.

Ning Hao's performance was well received at international film festivals.

For a director like this, ten or more years ago, Zhang Ziyi would definitely have established a good relationship with Ning Hao. Even if they could not cooperate, she would not offend a new director.

But nowadays, winning an award is just winning an award.

A popular practice in China, whether it is directors or actors, is to use foreign countries as a ladder to become famous in China.

It is hard for Zhang Ziyi to describe Ning Hao, a director who has achieved success in business but offended Shen Santong and then developed into art films.

He is clearly the second director of the new generation after Shen Santong to have a box office of over 100 million yuan. He has a bright future. It would have been fine if he didn't follow Shen Santong.

Recently, he almost broke up with Shen Santong, and accused Shen Santong of plagiarism.

Not to mention that Shen Santong helped her, even if he didn't, Zhang Ziyi didn't want to get too close to such a stupid person.

Li Ming said modestly: "If Director Wang wasn't the chairman of the jury, you would definitely have a better chance."

Yu Nan envied: "Your Gong Er is also very wonderful."

"The Grandmaster" was filmed into "The Biography of Gong Er", and combined with the previous biography of Meng Xiaodong, Zhang Ziyi is really going to make a comeback.

Unlike her previous life, Zhang Ziyi's comeback was due to the biographical film about Meng Xiaodong, which had both box office success and good reputation. "The Grandmaster" was certainly important, but in this life it was just icing on the cake.

Faced with the enthusiasm of the "No Man's Land" team, Zhang Ziyi reacted coldly.

He even kept his distance from Ning Hao, simply saying hello and not staying any longer.

Seeing Zhang Ziyi so arrogant, Yu Nan's expression changed slightly: "Do you really think you are an international star?"

"never mind."

Ning Hao certainly knew why.

Similar things have happened many times in the past two years, and recently many people have regarded him as a plague god.

Ning Hao's gaze swept across the huge poster of "No Man's Land" hanging behind the media area. Xu Zheng's bloodshot eyes filled the entire screen, and the circling vultures were reflected in his pupils.

It’s a pity that the script has been written, but the person who wrote it was not Shen Santong.

What is being done now is not even Shen Santong's will. It's just that after he revealed his inclinations and hobbies, Xu Zheng kept putting pressure on him to push forward in order to please him.

Suddenly I remembered that he was also full of vigor and vitality that year.

At that time, with snow falling outside the window of BJ's studio, he would not feel desolate.

Back then, Ning Hao had a higher status than Xu Zheng and Huang Bo.

The scene of being bewitched by some people and moved by Xiao Ma Pentium's conditions, and having a showdown with Shen Santong at the celebration banquet flashed through his mind.

The performance of "The Golden Heist" did not meet expectations, and "No Man's Land" has been going around in circles for many years.

Whatever.

We will drink from the golden cup together, and never spare each other with the sword. This film festival will put an end to the cause and effect.

Enter the Movie Palace.

Ning Hao stared at the nebula projection on the dome of the Movie Palace, and deep down he still hoped that Shen Santong would lose once.

Give the movie some basic dignity.

"Director Ning, go on!"

Wang Xiaoshuai came over to say hello to him: "No Man's Land will surely be able to complete a gorgeous transformation in this art palace and showcase the thinking and breakthroughs of Chinese filmmakers on the international stage."

Ning Hao's mouth twitched slightly: "In terms of art, I'm still a little bit behind."

"You can learn it." Wang Quanan also came over to cheer him on.

They all know that the Berlin Film Festival and the three major European film festivals are very optimistic about Ning Hao. The key is that international film producers are also very optimistic that Ning Hao will shine internationally in the future.

Yu Nan and Isabelle Huppert, standing nearby, discussed the animal qualities in their performances.

Wang Quanan is also very open in socializing, he is a person who likes to be present but not to cause trouble.

“This statement.”

Dieter Kosslick, artistic director of the Berlin Film Festival, frowned when he received Ning Hao's interview.

Ning Hao always had reservations.

As the core planner of the Berlin Film Festival, how to ensure that the awards are given to the right people is a basic ability.

Prize attribution is not specified.

Direct intervention is too low-level.

As a long-standing film festival, the organization process has its own system, including the formation of jury members and the selection of the main competition unit list.
After a few steps, you will basically know who to give the award to.

However, Dieter Kosslick has great authority, and as long as the prize has not been drawn, he can intervene to a certain extent until this moment.

Art films are particularly dependent on finance and channels. Art theaters rely on financial grants, and distribution rights are only in the hands of a few channels. Art film makers who don't listen to their financiers will not be able to move forward.

Ning Hao is obviously not an artistic director without choices, which is what Dieter Kosslick doesn't like.

"Give it a chance."

Dieter Kosslick's eyes flashed.

Ning Hao is not important, and the United States is not important either.

It is most important to take this opportunity and use Ning Hao to attract more film directors from Dongda, as well as funds from Dongda.

The United States has always liked to act recklessly, not just once or twice, but when it comes to Europe, especially Western Europe, they have their own logic.

In the eyes of Western Europe, especially Germany, the United Kingdom, they are mature adults and the United States is just a reckless child.

They can influence the United States through deeper norms and historical habits, both in diplomacy and culture.

Europa specifies the direction, and the United States is responsible for the execution. Of course, sometimes the United States likes to force it, and Europa will slowly enjoy it after being angry.

To put it simply: Although Europe is invincible, choose cultural victory.

The award ceremony begins.

The dome of the Palace of Cinemas darkened.

The sixteen crystal chandeliers dimmed their light, leaving only the cold light of the big screen flowing over the auditorium.

The format of film festivals is similar both at home and abroad, and the award ceremonies are usually held in the order of "minor to major".

The Golden Bear Award is the finale award of the awards ceremony. As the highest honor of the film festival, it is awarded at the last stage of the ceremony to maintain suspense and highlight its importance, ending the event with a climax.

In order to highlight the jury, the core awards of the main competition unit, such as the Golden Bear Award and the Silver Bear Award, are announced by the jury to demonstrate the jury's authority and independence.

Only some minor awards or special awards are announced directly by the guests.

Well-known filmmakers, previous award winners or special guests are invited as award presenters. They are responsible for presenting trophies or making introductions. They play more of a ceremonial role and are mainly responsible for warming up the audience.

soon.

The minor awards for the small units have been awarded.

To the main competition unit.

Jury Chairman Wang Jiawei and other jury members jointly presented the awards.

"Silver Bear for Best Actress, Paulina García, Gloria."

When the Best Actress award was announced, Yu Nan involuntarily clenched her fists and her body tensed. When she heard that it wasn't her, she leaned back disappointedly, then glanced at the camera lens, smiled and applauded.

Best Actor Award.

Huang Bo stared closely at the envelope in the award presenter's hand.

"Silver Bear for Best Actor, Nazif Mujic, A Page in My Life."

Huang Bo and Yu Nan were both very disappointed after losing the award.

"Silver Bear for Best Screenplay, "Closed Curtain", Jafar Panahi."

As awards were announced one after another.

Huang Bo muttered, "You're not going to play a trick on us, are you?"

Ning Hao said nothing, his index finger unconsciously stroking the armrest of the chair.

His mind seemed to transcend his body, standing above him, looking at himself and others.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of perfume, and the body odor of a hairy Chinese actress in the front row made his temples throb.

Wang Jiawei announced: "Silver Bear for Best Director, director Klin Peter Netze, Romania's "Child's Pose"."

Cheers came from the crew of "Child's Pose" and Ning Hao stood up to congratulate.

The director felt a little excited and a little disappointed. After hugging each other, he went on stage.

According to film festival convention, they won the Best Director award and that was the end of their crew.

The Berlin Film Festival has six Silver Bears and one Golden Bear, with the Golden Bear being the highest award given out last.

Among the Silver Bear Awards, the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize is the most valuable, followed by Best Director. Among all the awards, it can only be ranked third.

The big screen began to rotate clips from the five films shortlisted for the Grand Jury Prize.

In the clip, the broken truck driven by Huang Bo breaks through the morning fog in the Gobi Desert.

The lights gradually dimmed.

Ning Hao felt Xu Zheng looking at him, and his thoughts, which had been hanging in the air, suddenly returned to his body. He couldn't help but become nervous and subconsciously loosened his tie.

"Grand Jury Prize, United States, Prince Avalanche."

David Gordon Green, the director of "Prince Avalanche", jumped up, and Huang Bo and Xu Zheng could not hide their disappointment.

The two were disappointed for different reasons. Huang Bo was disappointed because he didn't win any awards, while Xu Zheng felt that his plan was doomed because "No Man's Land" was not the most likely winner of the Best Director and Jury Grand Prix awards.

Ning Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing him relax, Yu Nan congratulated him and said, "Director, our main competitors have all won awards. We have a high chance of winning."

She has attended many film festivals with Wang Quanan and has a good eye.

Hearing this, Ning Hao's breath caught in his throat, and his heart, which had been at ease, began to hang in the balance again.

I just felt that the lights above my head were extremely dazzling, and the sound of the camera turning was even more harsh.

He couldn't help but recall that after the premiere of the main competition unit, an old lady in a camel coat shook his hand and said that his movie reminded her of Herzog's eyes when he was filming "Aguirre".

That was a movie from the 1970s.

Ning Hao was lost in thoughts.

The big screen flashed a long shot of Huang Bo chasing a car under the sunset in the Gobi Desert, and the gravel turned into flying golden powder in the backlight.

The chairman of the jury, Wang Jiawei, straightened his suit and stood up again.

Ning Hao subconsciously lowered his head and saw his reflection on the metal edging of the seat.

I looked up and saw Wang Jiawei holding an envelope and smiling at me.

Ning Hao's head was buzzing and his ominous premonition became stronger. It seemed as if the sound of his own heartbeat and the engine of the broken truck in the movie produced a strange resonance.

"It can't be me, it can't be the Golden Bear, there's no need to make a big deal about it."

Ning Hao's palms were full of sweat.

"The Golden Bear for No Man's Land!"

Wang Jiawei's English pronunciation rose slightly at the end of "Land", like a silver needle piercing the stagnant air.

He said it again in Chinese with a Cantonese accent.

"Wow!"

Huang Bo's reaction was more dramatic than Ning Hao's and he jumped up suddenly.

"Wow!"

Xu Zheng also said "Wow" from behind and looked excited.

Ning Hao stood up subconsciously, the blue light of the big screen still lingering in his retina, and his vision was filled with exploding waves of snow.

"Congratulations."

Seeing Ning Hao in a daze, Yu Nan gave Ning Hao a big hug.

Xu Zheng also came over and patted Ning Hao on the shoulder: "Congratulations!"

Ning Hao came back to his senses and forced a smile.

Dieter Kosslick, the artistic director hidden behind the scenes, saw Ning Hao's dazed expression and smiled reservedly.

now it's right!

He could guess what Ning Hao was thinking.

I thought I was in a dream, recalling every step of my journey to the art stage, the struggles and long accumulation.
And with the certification of the Berlin Film Festival, the past pain has become meaningful and valuable!
The Golden Bear trophy will absorb all the noise, leaving only the rustling sound of the film turning.

This is what an oriental director should be like!

At this moment, Ning Hao finally stood at the pinnacle of film art.

When Ning Hao tasted the flavor.
Dieter Kosslick smiled even more brightly.

clap clap clap!
The applause began to spread from the judges' seats, like wildfire across the dry yellow grassland.

Accompanied by thunderous applause, Ning Hao walked up to the podium in a trance.

He saw an arc of light flash across the lenses of King Sunglasses, and saw Zhang Ziyi's pearl necklace in the audience drawing a galaxy-like trajectory in his peripheral vision.

The wooden edge of the steps hurt his leather shoes. Ning Hao looked up subconsciously. The nebula map on the dome seemed to be slowly rotating.

The stars simulated by optical fiber were exactly the same as those he saw seven years ago when he brought "Green Grassland" to the exhibition.

On the second-floor circular stand of the Film Palace, huge photos of 20 previous Golden Bear Award winners are faintly visible in the darkness.

My palms were cold and wet, that was the cold sweat.

Seeing Ning Hao coming on stage, the King of Sunglasses felt a little complicated. He took two steps back and nodded slightly.

From then on, Ning Hao became Berlin’s spokesperson at the University of Tokyo.

Ning Hao on the stage had a clearer view. He saw a tall figure suddenly stand up from the fourth row of the audience. It was Gus Van Sant, who raised his hands above his head and applauded.

Seeing Xu Zheng also clapping, his eyes were complicated and incomprehensible.

Ning Hao understood what was in Xu Guangtou's eyes.

That being said, when they really did this, both of them were actually a little confused.

Huang Bo’s suit pocket square was also seen being thrown into the air, and Yu Nan pressed the red corners of his eyes with his fingertips.

Ning Hao tightly grasped the trophy and turned to the audience.

I saw the veteran film critics in the German-speaking area taking off their glasses and wiping them, the Japanese director in the front row bowing slightly, and the actress in the Argentine crew holding up her mobile phone.

The lights on the screen formed a small, trembling galaxy.

The applause lasted for exactly two minutes and seventeen seconds.

But in Ning Hao's eyes, the people on and off the stage, the controllers of the film festival are sacrifices, waiting to see him go down the path of self-enslavement, and other directors and practitioners in the non-white world are just welcoming another Dalit foreman to join.

As for his colleagues and journalists from the University of the East, they were resonating with him about to become a Dalit foreman.

The audience was witnessing their altar successfully conquering another oriental director.
Ning Hao suddenly felt that this was not a palace of art, but a place where demons reside.

Inhuman.

"Damn it, Shen Santong won again!"

Ning Hao thought viciously in his heart.

After calming down, Ning Hao said something that shocked everyone present.

Use German first, then English considerately to prevent anyone from not understanding.

"I reject!"

(End of this chapter)