Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 261 "Sissi's Battle Song"

Hu Xiaobei is very confident about the film "Become Yourself".

However, because they had already won one gold and two silver medals at the Berlin Film Festival.

Therefore, even though this film was nominated for the main competition and received four awards: the Palme d'Or, Best Director, Best Actress, and Original Film Score.

Hu Xiaobei still lacks sufficient confidence that he can win a major award at this film festival.

After all, the time interval was too short; it was really risky.

In the original timeline, the Palme d'Or winner in the main competition section of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival was "The Wind That Shakes the Barley".

The Best Director award went to Alejandro González Iñárritu, who directed "Babel".

There were six winners of the Best Actress award, all from the film "Volver".

They are Chus Lampreavi, Joana Kovo, Lola Duenas, Blanca Portillo, Penelope Cruz, and Carmen Maura.

Uh… there are also five Best Actor winners, all from the same movie, "Glorious Days".

In addition, Alberto Iglesias, the composer of the film score for "The Constant Gardener," won the award for original film score.

It's easy to imagine how many Best Actor and Best Actress awards this year's Cannes Film Festival has produced!

And this is precisely An Xiaoqian's opportunity.

To be honest, if given a choice, the Cannes Film Festival probably wouldn't be going to engage in wholesale business.

After all, doing that would be too low-class!
When the last frame of the movie ended, there was a brief silence in the theater.

Then came thunderous applause that lasted for several minutes.

The audience was deeply moved by the film, and many female viewers had tears of emotion in their eyes.

A veteran film critic from the United States could not hide his excitement after watching the film.

On Twitter, a newly emerging social media platform, she wrote: "Becoming Yourself is a groundbreaking work. With its delicate and realistic storyline, it depicts the struggles and growth of women on their path to self-realization, allowing every viewer to find resonance in it."

The Guardian commented: "The film has a unique narrative style, a dramatic plot, and the actors' performances are impeccable."

Especially the lead actress, An Xiaoqian, whose portrayal of the character's inner emotions was so vivid and nuanced that it was truly remarkable.

The Hollywood Reporter also lauded the film, calling it "a shining jewel at the film festival, injecting new vitality into the global film industry."

Female viewers showed great enthusiasm for the film and a strong sense of self-identification.

In the film, they seemed to see reflections of their own lives, and felt similar confusion, struggles, and perseverance.

After the movie ended, many female viewers spontaneously shared their viewing experience on social media platforms.

They all said, "This movie gave us courage and strength, making us more determined to pursue our own lives."

As the film festival continues, the word-of-mouth for "Becoming Yourself" is rapidly spreading among those following the Cannes Film Festival, and its popularity is soaring.

People are discussing this movie on social media, and the related topics remain very popular.

The number of viewers who want to see the movie in theaters as soon as possible is also increasing.

However, no one expected that what would truly ignite a global craze was the movie's theme song – "Sissi's Battle Song".

With its rousing melody and inspiring lyrics, this song swept across Europe and America like a whirlwind.

Within just a few days of its release, the song sparked a listening frenzy on major music platforms in Europe and America. On the iTunes Music Store, "Sissi's Battle Song" surpassed one million downloads in just a few days and quickly climbed to the top of various popular song charts.

At the time, "Sissi's Battle Song" quickly appeared on popular music platforms in some parts of Europe, such as moov.

On the daily MOOV chart updated daily by moov, the song has consistently ranked at the top, with its play count and streaming numbers soaring.

Most importantly... this song is actually free!
Many well-known singers and musicians also love "Sissi's Battle Song" very much and praise it highly.

Avril Lavigne, the pop-rock star at the peak of her career, admitted in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine.

"The rhythm and lyrics of 'Sissi's Battle Song' are full of the power to break free from constraints, reminding me of the passion I had when I was creating songs. It is a work that can ignite the soul of the listener."

Music legend Michael Jackson also loved this song and shared his thoughts with the media.

"When I first heard 'Sissi's Battle Song,' the vibrant melody and the touching lyrics seemed to infuse me with new strength."

The experiences I've had over the years have often left me feeling exhausted, but this song is like a ray of light, illuminating my path forward and giving me encouragement and courage.

Its storytelling through melody is amazing; it is not only highly musical but also contains a spiritual resonance that transcends national boundaries, which is the most moving essence of music.

I hope to see the movie "Be Yourself" released in the US soon. I believe it will, like this song, bring shock and emotion to countless viewers.

The unexpected recognition and recommendation from two superstars gave "Sissi's Battle Song" a huge boost in popularity, and its ranking on the charts began to rise steadily.

Of course, even disregarding unexpected surprises like Michael Jackson, the immense attention garnered by "Sissi's Battle Song" was the result of considerable effort.

Firstly, in terms of film production, a full 500 million RMB was spent, five times that of the previous film.

Secondly, the advertising and promotion costs amounted to a whopping 1300 million RMB.

It can be said that the advertising and promotion alone has exhausted the available funds of the two Qianbeifeng companies.

If the movie "Become Yourself" doesn't sell well and doesn't win any awards, both Qianbeifeng Film Company will really lose everything and go broke.

This is because Hu Xiaobei and An Xiaoqian are carefree and don't prioritize profits, and the quality of their movies and songs is truly outstanding.

Otherwise, would I dare to be so reckless in another company?
Even disregarding the creative aspects, the quality of the film "Become Yourself" alone is beyond what a mere five million RMB could produce. It would be normal and reasonable for the cost to be ten times higher.

And then there's the song "Sissi's Battle Song," which is of such high quality, yet it was created as a side effect specifically for the movie!
If they had switched to a more reliable music company, they could have foreseen the song becoming a huge hit.

But this song... is still free, with no consideration given to making a profit...

To be honest, this song clearly has the potential to become a global hit.

If a big-name star were to sing it, the album would definitely sell like hotcakes.

If it were handed over to a big company for promotion and management, it would almost certainly produce a best new singer or a pop diva.

In the eyes of professionals, simply throwing away "Sissi's Battle Song" is a real waste of talent.

Although the music is free, it doesn't bring any actual economic benefits to Hu Xiaobei and An Xiaoqian.

However, the fame and influence brought by this song are immeasurable.

It is foreseeable that after "Become Yourself" is officially released in Europe and America...

With the film's excellent quality and the popularity of "Sissi's Battle Song," An Xiaoxi's number of fans in Europe and America is bound to increase significantly.

Yeah... especially female fans and music lovers!

(End of this chapter)