Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 478 This is called the Jury Prize

"Next up is the award for Best Foreign Film!"

"The nomination list includes: The True Story of Ah Q! The Disappearance! The Road to Freedom! The Passion of the Passion! Time Stands Still! And, Sailor Suit and Machine Gun!"

Shortly after Gu Ming took his seat, new awards began to be presented on stage.

The lighting created a certain atmosphere, while the host simply flipped open his cue cards.

"The winning film is 'Time Standing Still'!"

Gu Ming clenched his fists involuntarily.

"It looks like we won't be winning this award."

"On the contrary, this is a good thing!" Kadokawa Haruki slapped Gu Ming's thigh: "Think about it, there's a limit to how many awards we can get. If we don't get this award, it means we can get other awards!"

Gu Ming chuckled, but still grabbed his hand.

"Why do you keep patting other people's thighs? You even come over and pat me when there's someone in between. Where did you learn that from?"

Kadokawa Haruki looked at Gu Ming with a strange expression.

Who do you think I learned from?
The minor conflict offstage did not affect the performance onstage.

Soon, the film began to enter the ranks of major awards.

Palme d'Or for Short Film, Best Actor...

These awards were subsequently won by other individuals and other films.

Gu Ming was not surprised by this.

"Next up is the Best Actress award..."

As the host announced her name, Gu Ming could clearly sense that Yakushimaru Hiroko was a little nervous.

The host didn't keep them in suspense and quickly announced a name.

"Yadwiga Jankovska-Cheslak, Another Paradise".

Hiroko Yakushimaru relaxed for a moment, but quickly composed herself.

"I knew it wouldn't be that easy."

"Don't worry," Gu Ming comforted her.

This movie is a very special movie.

It's a lesbian film.

From this perspective, winning the award is not surprising.

Then came the more important awards.

Best screenplay and best director are completely irrelevant to this.

until.

"After dozens of days of selection and commentary, the jury finally made a difficult decision and selected this year's Jury Grand Prize!"

"Winning this award is no easy feat. Since its inception, it has been the second most prestigious award at the Cannes Film Festival. Any film that wins this award signifies that it has gained popularity among many film enthusiasts!"

"The films nominated for this award include 'The Great Disappearance,' 'The Road to Freedom,' 'The Night of San Lorenzo,' and 'Sailor Suit and Machine Gun!'"

For some reason, Gu Ming noticed that Kadokawa Haruki's lips were slightly upturned, revealing a mocking smile.

"I won't tell you what I did yesterday, but I can tell you that there's a film that's destined not to receive the awards it deserves. After all, nobody votes for a movie they haven't seen, right?"

Gu Ming couldn't help but ask.

"So what did you do?"

"Oh, I had someone put up a 'Under Maintenance' sign outside their theater because they're an independent film studio and short-staffed, so it wasn't noticed all morning."

Gu Ming: ...

That's really something.

If it weren't for the fact that there were more of them, Gu Ming thought he would be in big trouble!

Before you know it, the host has already flipped over the second cue card.

Gu Ming sat up straight, and his legs tensed up considerably.

After nearly two weeks of promotion and speeches, I've been so busy that I haven't even had time to visit the natural scenery of France.

Beyond the Alps lies Italy, across the Pyrenees lies Spain, and at the very end of the Alps, you can see Switzerland.

At that moment, Gu Ming seemed to see the tricolor flag fluttering on the Mediterranean Sea, and every fish in the sea saying, "Vive la France!"
He could almost see a vast country stretching from Alsace to Brittany.

The Iron Cross banners came from the other side of the horizon, tearing through every inch of the Ardennes Forest.

However, all of this was just a hallucination. The sound of the stage speakers quickly brought Gu Ming back to his senses.

The host read out the names on the cue cards.

"It is well-deserved, and I believe no one will object. After all, the film has proven its popularity during its screenings in the past period."

"The film that won the Jury Grand Prize this year is 'Sailor Suit and Machine Gun'!"

Gu Ming's eyes suddenly brightened.

Long live France!
Gu Ming thought, "France, oh France, damn it, that's really great. What others can have, I can have too. France, we love you!"

"call……"

Kadokawa Haruki, who was standing to the side, sighed and then gave Tani Akira a push.

"Hurry up and go claim your prize, don't keep everyone waiting too long."

"Alright."

Gu Ming had just stood up, but then turned around, looked at Yakushimaru Hiroko, and reached out his hand to her.

"As the leading actress, don't you want to go on stage to accept the award?"

"I?"

She paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically.

Ah!
Two people, one big and one small, stepped onto the stage.

Even the Best Jury Prize doesn't come with a trophy; it's just a certificate tied with red silk, which can then be framed.

However, it still feels great to hold in your hand.

"Winning an award is harder than celebrating the Chinese New Year."

Gu Ming muttered a slight complaint to himself, then handed the microphone to Yakushimaru Hiroko.

"Say something. I wonder who secretly memorized French for so long last night."

Hiroko Yakushimaru blushed slightly on her round face, then took the microphone and stammered out her thoughts.

I wonder how many people can understand this mix of Japanese and French in their remarks.

Gu Mingfang had just shown a satisfied expression when his gaze shifted and he suddenly noticed an audience member in the third row emerging from his seat in the dim light. The guy was wearing a long trench coat, giving off a suspicious vibe.

Gu Ming's gaze shifted. He hadn't paid much attention at first, thinking that the guy was probably just an ordinary audience member going to the restroom. But the guy had already quickened his pace and stepped onto the stage.

"Holy crap, no way!"

Gu Ming took a few steps and stood in front of Yakushimaru Hiroko.

Almost simultaneously, the man in the trench coat climbed onto the stage and, in full view of everyone, took off his trench coat.

—She wasn't wearing any clothes underneath.

With a whoosh, the crowd erupted in uproar.

He spoke rapidly, rattling off a long string of French.

Anyone who understands French can understand that he is saying things like expressing affection or confession.

Hiroko Yakushimaru looked up in confusion, only to see Tani Akira's back.

Gu Ming reacted extremely quickly, and just as the man was about to continue forward, he immediately delivered a powerful swing punch.

pound.

The audience in the first and second rows only saw something fly back at rocket speed and then land among a large group of tables and chairs.

"Dezut!!!"

What followed was a string of surprised shouts and curses in French.

Gu Ming shook his hand.

I don't know when this madman started planning this.

Only then did Hiroko Yakushimaru belatedly realize what had happened, clutching the certificate with a lingering sense of fear.

hateful.

It almost got contaminated by the French!

Gu Ming turned to look at her, but simply shook his head slightly.

The original "Léon: The Professional" actually contained a subtle love story. Luc Besson himself is that kind of person.

The young actress Natalie Portman also suffered considerable harassment after that incident.

Therefore, Gu Ming significantly reduced the romance scenes in the revised version of Sailor Suit and Machine Gun. Rather than romance, it's more like two comrades fighting side by side.

Even so, it still attracts some perverted older white men.

"It seems I can't come to France anymore."

Gu Ming gave a self-deprecating laugh and took the microphone.

He doesn't speak French, but he knows some English.

"I didn't expect this to happen, but I hope this little incident didn't dampen everyone's spirits."

He bowed slightly, then led Hiroko Yakushimaru, who had already finished her acceptance speech, off the stage.

Only then did the judges, who had come to their senses, estimate the distance.

so.

What exactly just flew by?!
(End of this chapter)