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Juliette Binoche breathed a sigh of relief.

She turned to Sofia with a smile and said, "Congratulations, Director Coppola."

Juliette Binoche has two films nominated for this year's film festival.

Hidden Camera and Life Is Beautiful.

She favored "Life Is Beautiful," especially after Liu Jin's assassination, and she inadvertently moved closer to the "Life Is Beautiful" production team.

At the closing ceremony, she could have walked the red carpet with the cast and crew of "Hidden Camera".

But in the end, I chose "Life Is Beautiful".

Liu Jinchong smiled and said to Chairman Ren, "Photographer Zhao isn't here, so Chairman Ren can take his place."

Chairman Ren was all smiles, and he stood up and walked to the awards stage amidst applause.

……

"Old Ren, he really got lucky."

In Director Jiang's villa, Han Shanping couldn't help but slap his thigh and curse loudly.

"If Xiao Jin hadn't been filming in Shanghai and this guy hadn't gotten the first shot, this movie would never have ended up in his hands."

A $60 million investment? Holy crap!

This is a movie with a bigger budget than Hero, and there are awards to be won.

Tianxian held a bottle of AD calcium milk and looked at Han Shanping with a puzzled expression.

Jiang Wen laughed and scolded, "There are children here..."

"Oh, sorry, sorry... honey, just pretend you didn't hear that."

The celestial being nodded repeatedly, like a quail.

She originally planned to watch it at home, but her mother said she couldn't stay up late, so she came up with other ideas.

She first called Jiang Wen, and then she called Zhou Yun.

By the way, Sandrine has already come to China and divorced Jiang Wen, so Zhou Yun took the opportunity to enter the Jiang family mansion.

Old Jiang is feeling uneasy about losing custody of Ichiro.

Tianxian took the initiative to contact him, saying she wanted to go to his house to watch the Cannes awards ceremony live, and Lao Jiang agreed without hesitation.

However, Tianxian asked Lao Jiang and Aunt Liu to tell this story.

She has no human rights whatsoever at home.

Aunt Liu received Jiang Wen's call, and after thinking about it, she agreed.

But after all, the fairy was just a little girl...

So, Aunt Liu asked Tianxian's best friend, Granny Shu, the Child Granny of Tianshan, to accompany her.

Unexpectedly, it was almost midnight when Zuo Shandiao arrived...

The two little girls were trembling with fear.

……

The awards ceremony continued.

After the Palme d'Or for Best Short Film was announced, the winner of the Best Original Screenplay award was Guillermo Arrigo, a Mexican-American screenwriter, for his work "Three Funerals in Esqueda".

This film is a co-production of EuropaCorp and Sony Pictures Classics.

The director is Tommy Lee Jones, yes, the same Tommy Lee Jones from Men in Black.

This film is also one of the most popular films at this year's film festival, with its rating in the festival's daily publication matching that of "Life Is Beautiful".

Liu Jin asked Juliette Binoche with a puzzled look, "When did Cannes start having this Best Original Screenplay award? I remember it used to be the Best Screenplay award, didn't it?"

Juliet looked equally confused.

He said softly, "It's probably a last-minute change."

"Since there's an award for original screenplay, shouldn't there also be an award for best adapted screenplay?"

Juliette Binoche paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded, saying, "That's possible!"

At this moment, Cissell took to the stage again.

The next award, just as Liu Jin had predicted, was Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Winner: Life Is Beautiful, Sofia Coppola"

Sofia cheered and leaped into the air.

The surrounding film crews responded with applause.

This also includes Luc Besson, the producer of "The Three Funerals of Esquelda," and director Tommy Lee Jones.

Luc Besson swore he had no intention of applauding Life Is Beautiful.

The fact that Luc Besson had failed to acquire the adaptation rights to Liu Jin's novels several times before had become a thorn in his side.

For the filming of "The Three Funerals," Luc Besson specifically brought in investment from Sony Classics.

Their purpose was simply to annoy Liu Jin.

The whole world knows about the conflict between Liu Jin and Xiao Rizi.

However, the Coppola family's little princess couldn't be ignored.

Not to mention that behind Sofia are DreamWorks, Industrial Light & Magic, and...

"Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival organizing committee, thank you to all the members of the festival jury, thank you to DreamWorks and China Magic Film Group for their investment. Thank you Uncle Steven and Uncle Glazer."

I also want to thank Amos, a great writer, and a generous investor and producer... I am grateful for the maximum trust he gave me and the creative freedom he granted during the filming of the movie.

Unfortunately, he's not my type.

Otherwise, I would definitely confess my feelings to him… (laughs)
The filmmakers and audience members below the stage couldn't help but whistle, laugh, and applaud.

Ryoji Nakabachi, the producer of "Three Funerals" and a high-ranking executive at Sony Classics, turned pale at this moment...

Sony Classics is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

It is located in America, but its investment focus is mainly on Asian films.

They have invested in many excellent Hong Kong films, such as "Ashes of Time" and "2046"...

This investment in "Three Funerals" was partly motivated by a desire to strengthen cooperation with the European film industry, and partly by a desire to undermine Liu Jin.

As a result, before they could make a move, an assassination attempt occurred.

This rendered their subsequent methods ineffective.

In his heart, Ryoji Nakabachi couldn't help but curse those overseas offices.

Go ahead and do it, it's good if you succeed!

Both operations and both assassinations failed...

This also caused all of Sony's previous plans for classic games to go to waste.

……

After Best Adapted Screenplay, the next award is Best Director.

To everyone's surprise, the Best Director award was split between two teams.

Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne, directors of "The Child," and Mike Haneke, director of "Hidden Camera" (also known as "The Hideout"), were awarded the prize together.

The Dardenne brothers and Haneke walked onto the stage looking completely bewildered.

Liu Jin put his arm around Sophia and gently comforted her, "It's okay, it's still a nomination, which is a victory, right?"

"I'm fine, and I know this kind of thing requires experience. There are so many elements in this movie, plus Uncle Steven was involved, it's inevitable that it makes me, the director, a little..."

Amos, for my next movie, I want to direct it myself.

"Get me a novel right now..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jin opened his mouth.

I'll go to all this trouble to comfort you!
With this, she received three nominations for Life Is Beautiful and won two awards.

Mr. Ren looked somewhat worried and said softly, "If they're giving out prizes like this now, won't it be dangerous when it comes to the real grand prize later on?"

Liu Jin scratched his head and said with a wry smile, "I don't know either. The French have always had a peculiar way of thinking."

He was speaking Chinese, and the crew members of "Shanghai Dreams" sitting next to him and in the row behind him couldn't help but laugh.

The next award is Best Actor, also known as the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award.

The nominated works include Daniel Otey, who played the male lead in "Hidden Camera"; Tommy Lee Jones, who played the male lead in "Three Funerals"; Bill Murray, who played the male lead in "Broken Flower"; and Leslie Cheung, who played the male lead in "Life Is Beautiful".

Bill Murray is a veteran actress from America.

She has appeared in Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, and Lost in Shanghai.

That's right, he's the male lead in "Lost in Shanghai," the middle-aged man who falls in love with Scarlett!
A very nice American.

Scarlett's assessment of him: A very gentle older man!
Was the award presenter Zhang Ziyi?
Liu Jin was stunned for a moment.

However, thinking about it, it seems quite normal. She's currently enjoying great success and has a constant stream of resources.

But letting her present the award...

Liu Jin realized what was happening and turned to look at Leslie Cheung, who looked tense.

"Leslie, get ready to receive your award!"

"what?"

Before she could finish speaking, Zhang Ziyi had already announced the list of Best Actor winners.

"The winners are... Tommy Lee Jones for 'The Three Funerals of Escalade' and Leslie Cheung for 'Life Is Beautiful,' Leslie, our forever brother!"

When Zhang Ziyi called out Leslie Cheung's name, Leslie Cheung was stunned!
An indescribable surge of emotion welled up within me, and tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.

Although he hasn't expressed anything since missing out on the Best Actor award for "Farewell My Concubine," it remains his biggest regret.

Now, that regret is gone!

Liu Jin hugged him and laughed loudly, "Congratulations, brother, you truly deserve it!"

"Leslie, congratulations!"

"Brother, congratulations!" This is a congratulatory message from the Qinghong Film Crew.

Mei Ting also stepped forward and hugged Leslie Cheung tightly.

She had worked with Leslie Cheung and was a very good friend of his, so of course she knew about his regrets.

Chairman Ren, Guo Jingfei, and Da Tou stood to the side, clapping enthusiastically.

Worth it!

With this Cannes Best Actor award alone, Ren Dong can easily give his superiors a satisfactory answer!

"Go, brother, this is the most dazzling moment of your life."

Liu Jin patted Leslie Cheung and urged him to go on stage to accept the award.

Leslie Cheung wiped away his tears and strode towards the podium.

……

"That stern-faced Ren Zhonglun!"

Han Shanping couldn't help but swear again.

His current mood is a typical one of 'fearing that his brother is suffering, but even more fearing that his brother is driving a Land Rover'.

In just one year since taking office, Ren Zhonglun has not only invested in "Life Is Beautiful," but also won the Camera d'Or and the Cannes Best Actor award...

The Best Adapted Screenplay award went to Sofia, which has little to do with China.

But this Camera d'Or and the Cannes Best Actor award...

I'm so worried!
Han Shanping couldn't resist taking a big gulp of Moutai.

Tianxian and Shuchang, on the other hand, beamed with joy and clapped their hands enthusiastically, as if they were cheering on Leslie Cheung.

"Damn it, when Xiao Jin comes back, I'm going to treat him to drinks."

"What, you want a project?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

"Then let me give you an idea: have someone go abroad and find a copy of the novel 'Night at the Museum'."

That was a novel my brother prepared for Eva. The male protagonist is Chinese, and he'll most likely be the one to do it himself.

"Eva Green? His French girlfriend? That guy's quite the ladies' man."

"Hmph, he has so many girlfriends."

Tianxian couldn't help but interject, then said, "Third Uncle, I have the book that Uncle Jiang mentioned."

"Oh?"

"It's the English version, though. I'll get it for you later."

"Okay, Sisi is such a good girl."

Han Shanping immediately beamed and praised him.

The celestial being couldn't help but raise her head proudly.

"Third Master, let me be clear from the start: it won't be easy for you to get this book."

Amos definitely wants to control things himself, and Nintendo is right next to him. What's that saying again?

"Those who are near the water get the moonlight first!"

Shu Chang couldn't help but add another comment.

Han Shanping's face immediately turned gloomy.

How are the sales of his book?

"What do you think of the America's Recommended Books for Young People Series?"

I reckon quite a few Hollywood companies are already eyeing the rights to this book. If you want a piece of the pie, you'd better start pulling strings now and figure out a deal, otherwise you'll miss out completely.

"You have a point!"

Han Shanping thought for a moment, then grabbed his phone and went out.

"Sister Xiaotang? I'm so sorry, I know it's late, I hope I didn't disturb your rest."

I'm watching the Cannes Film Festival awards ceremony here with Xiao Jiang... What? You're watching it too? Of course, you're my nephew.

So, Xiao Jin published a book last year called "Night at the Museum".

Xiao Jiang said it was great, and it was very likely that Xiao Jin himself was investing and operating it... I thought to myself, no matter what, Xiao Jin is still our own child. It's already very difficult for him to be out there on his own, so we should help him out.

Yes, yes, that's what I meant...

If you have some free time, could you please introduce me to the old man? I'm willing to visit him in Zhongzhou. Let's get this settled as soon as possible.

……

Wait, wait, it seems they won another award!

(End of this chapter)