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Chapter 180 Opening Ceremony, [The Hunt] Premiere Reviews!
On the 16th, the opening ceremony finally arrived.

The red carpet is always the most anticipated and coveted moment for female celebrities, a time to compete and outshine each other.

They will all be on their toes, giving their best performance to the world through the media.

Chen Hong only made a cameo appearance in a few scenes, and Tian Xiaole also reported to the organizers that she would walk the red carpet as an important supporting actress.

The main purpose is to avoid media misrepresentation, such as misunderstandings that the person is trying to gain attention by appearing on the red carpet.

There are essentially two types of people who can walk the red carpet at a film festival.

The entry was shortlisted, or the filmmaker was invited by the organizer.

Every year, a large number of minor celebrities try to sneak onto the red carpet without an invitation, but they are usually kicked out of the venue.

At this moment, Chen Hong had long hair draped over her shoulders, wore an off-the-shoulder dress, an emerald necklace around her neck, and gray high heels with red soles.

Her overall demeanor was elegant and noble.

With every frown and smile, one can vaguely see the image of the former number one beauty in mainland China.

For a moment, Tian Xiaole was stunned.

"Does this look good?"

Chen Hong was very satisfied with Tian Xiaole's expression, but she was afraid that Tian Xiaole would think she was too old, that her skin was loose, not firm, and not attractive anymore.

"I really envy Uncle Chen for finding such a beautiful wife like Sister Hong."

Tian Xiaole smiled and praised him sincerely.

"You got off easy."

Chen Hong's eyebrows and eyes were delicate and her skin was fair and supple after being nourished for the past few days. Her affected poses exuded a unique charm.

"And this outfit for tonight..."

Tian Xiaole wanted to say a few more flirty words, but Arthur interrupted him, coming out of the room and tugging at the bow tie around his neck.

"Mom, this is too tight."

"Xiao Le, could you do this for me? I'm not available right now."

Chen Hong was wearing a fitted dress and high heels, making it difficult for her to squat down, so she felt perfectly justified in ordering Tian Xiaole around.

"Arthur, come here, I'll help you redo it."

Tian Xiaole patted Arthur's watermelon head, loosened his bow tie, and straightened his tailored suit.

He said to Chen Hong, who was admiring herself in the mirror:

"Let's go, let's meet up with Teacher Wang and the others."

After saying that, she naturally took Arthur's hand, and Chen Hong followed behind, holding up her skirt.

In the next room, Wang Jinsong was already dressed in a black Zhongshan suit, while Guan Xiaotong was wearing a pink princess dress, looking quite cute when she wasn't speaking.

The group arrived at the hotel lobby.

Celebrities and actors are everywhere, dressed in carefully chosen gowns or sexy dresses.

At this moment, everyone was dressed in beautiful clothes, their faces filled with confident smiles.

As arranged by the organizers, the film crews were picked up in limousines as a unit.

This wasn't Tian Xiaole's first time at the Cannes Film Festival; she was quite familiar with the place.

As the black Mercedes slowly drove up and stopped at the designated location in the hotel, the crew of the film "The Hunt" got into the car at the direction indicated by the staff.

Tian Xiaole helped Chen Hong into the car, and then carried the two little ones in.

I knocked on the car window to signal the driver that we could leave.

He then walked to the car behind and sat down with Wang Jinsong.

"Xiao Le, you're such a great director, yet you're always running around doing the work of an assistant. You've worked so hard."

In the back seat of the car, Wang Jinsong remarked that he couldn't help because he was afraid the gossip media would write nonsense.

But Tian Xiaole is different; after all, they are aunt and nephew, so no one would think much of it.

"Hehe, they're all real relatives, it's only right."

Tian Xiaole smiled.

The hotel is not far from the venue, only about a ten-minute drive away.

Large numbers of movie fans and fans of certain celebrities gathered on both sides of the road, holding up signs of support.

The closer you get to the venue, the more fans there are, all there to witness this grand film art event.

Vehicles lined up to enter the venue, and cars parked in designated areas.

Media reporters from all over the world have already pointed their cameras at the car, not wanting to miss a single moment.

The car door opened, and Tian Xiaole got out first, then quickly walked a few steps to the car in front.

They first helped Arthur and Guan Xiaotong out of the car, and then helped Chen Hong out of the car.

Media outlets worldwide captured Tian Xiaole's gentlemanly moment.

Domestic media were even more excited, as this was the only Chinese-language film crew to walk the red carpet at this year's festival.

Guided by staff, I was led to the waiting area, where a constellation of stars gathered.

Tian Xiaole glanced around and saw world-renowned celebrities and famous directors.

The group's entry did not attract much attention.

Wang Jiawei, who was not far away, nodded in acknowledgment. Several foreign actors were sitting at the same table; they must be the lead actors in "My Blueberry Nights".

Tian Xiaole nodded in response.

Film crews continued to arrive at the waiting area and walked the red carpet.

Shouts could be heard intermittently as fans on both sides of the red carpet cheered for their favorite actors and stars.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside.

A unified shout rang out: "Poor bastards under the screen!" (in French)

Tian Xiaole couldn't understand French, and neither could her classmates, so they could only look at each other blankly.

Wang Jinsong loves to join in the fun, and as a teacher he's not introverted either. He went out and inquired around, and soon found out what was going on.

"Haha, guess what happened? The film festival staff are on strike."

Wang Jinsong answered his own question.

"No wonder that staff member looked so impatient last time; it was all because of money."

Tian Xiaole shook her head helplessly.

The noise outside was quickly drowned out by the shouts of the movie fans.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt walked the red carpet hand in hand.

This was the first time the latter had appeared in public with the rumored mistress since his divorce from his ex-wife.

The two instantly became the focus of the red carpet, a hot topic that the media loved to see.

Wang Jiawei led the film's main creators onto the red carpet.

"..."

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It wasn't until halfway through the red carpet event that a staff member came over to remind Tian Xiaole that the "Hunting" crew should walk the red carpet.

"Let's go."

Tian Xiaole held Arthur's hand, Chen Hong stood in the middle, holding Arthur's hand with one hand and Guan Xiaotong's hand with the other, and Wang Jinsong held Guan Xiaotong's other hand.

And so, the five of them walked hand in hand down the red carpet.

The host is already introducing it.

"Now walking the red carpet are the creators of the main competition piece, 'The Hunt,' director Tian Xiaole and actor Wang Jinsong..."

The former is the winner of the 57th Cannes Jury Prize, holds a Silver Bear for Best Director, and is the youngest director to have won both awards...

As the host introduced the topic, the media on both sides became excited, especially the reporters from China, who straightened their backs with great pride.

But that didn't stop me from taking photos; I kept pressing the shutter button.

The opening ceremony was just a formality; the host asked a few simple questions, then the interview ended, and the audience was directed to continue.

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Walking into the Palais des Festivals again, Tian Xiaole couldn't help but feel emotional. Last time she was just a little unlucky, and she hoped for a better result this time.

The seats in the third row, near the middle, were for the cast and crew of the film "The Hunt".

According to the opening ceremony schedule, after walking the red carpet, you are usually free to move around.

However, since Tian Xiaole agreed to attend the premiere of "Blueberry Nights," the opening ceremony video will only be played after everyone has walked the red carpet.

After waiting for a while, feeling bored, the group chatted idly.

Film crews kept arriving, while others left because they weren't going to attend the opening ceremony.

“Sister Hong, Teacher Wang, why don’t you take Arthur and Xiaotong back first? We don’t know when it will start.”

Seeing that the two little ones were getting restless, Tian Xiaole spoke to Chen Hong and Wang Jinsong.

“Okay, we’ll be going then.” Chen Hong nodded.

"be careful."

Tian Xiaole gave instructions and waited a while longer before seeing Wang Jiawei lead several lead actors onto the stage.

After a brief speech, the film began.

A film full of Wang Jiawei's personal style, with slow motion, neon colors, and philosophical dialogue.

For example: Leaving is for a better return!

Those who enjoy art-house films will immerse themselves in the atmosphere they create and savor the film. Those who have little interest in art-house films will find the pacing too slow, the plot somewhat loose, making it drowsy and lacking narrative tension.

The film ended, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Next up is the cocktail party.

Once Tian Xiaole had shown her face, she prepared to leave. She placed the champagne in her hand on the waiter's tray and walked out of the venue.

Zhang Manyu walked in wearing a designer gown, the hem of which seemed a bit too long.

She wasn't paying attention, and stepped on her floor-length dress, stumbled, and was about to fall flat on her face.

Tian Xiaole reacted quickly, taking two steps at a time to support the person around the waist.

Concerned, he asked:

"Is everything okay?"

"Thank you, Director Tian. I almost embarrassed myself."

Zhang Manyu patted her chest, still somewhat shaken.

The two didn't talk much, as they wanted to avoid suspicion.

Not many people noticed this, so it won't make the front page tomorrow.

Once it was confirmed that everyone was alright, Tian Xiaole left the venue; it was just a minor incident.

A violent storm raged overnight.

Chen Hong's red carpet dress had long been torn to shreds and carelessly discarded in various corners of the room.

The next day, when Tian Xiaole woke up, although she was still somewhat unsatisfied, she quickly put it out of her mind.

After glancing at yesterday's opening ceremony news, the only word to describe it is "eclectic".

Just when everyone thought Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's relationship would make headlines, a woman who rushed onto the red carpet and poured fake blood on herself stole the spotlight.

Protests against the Goose Dock conflict.

News reports outside the venue also indicated that film festival staff threatened to strike yesterday in protest against low wages.

The film review of "My Blueberry Nights" has also been published.

Overall, the reviews were not high; dull and empty were the two words that were repeatedly mentioned.

Domestically, news about the "Hunting" production team was overwhelmingly positive.

The next ten days or so will be the time for the judging panel to review the films, which will also be a tense and exciting waiting period for the shortlisted film crews.

The Hunt premiered in Cannes.

Tian Xiaole plans to screen the film for five days, with each screening room seating more than a hundred people.

After five days of release, it will be enough for film critics, movie lovers, and interested distributors from various regions to watch "The Hunt".

Only then will it be easier to do marketing.

To win an award, not only must the film be of high quality and appeal to the jury, but it also needs to have a solid reputation.

A premiere alone is not enough; it also needs to be combined with marketing and promotion.

For the premiere of "The Hunt," many Chinese directors who had worked in Cannes came to show their support.

Regardless of what they really thought, they still put on a good show.

Directors from mainland China, including Feng Xiaogang, Wang Xiaoshuai, and Jiang Wen.

Directors such as Hou Xiaoxian, Xu Ke, and Johnnie To were nominated for other categories.

As the youngest director to ever win an award at Cannes and the Silver Bear winner at Berlin, he has attracted many peers, film critics, and news media.

The screening room, which can seat more than a hundred people, was packed to capacity.

Tian Xiaole didn't waste any time with words of thanks before starting the movie.

Within ten minutes of the start, many domestic directors frowned.

I feel that Tian Xiaole is following the path of Zhang Yimou and Jia Zhangke, focusing his stories on the hardships of ordinary people.
But the film takes its first turn when Guan Xiaotong confesses her feelings.

The sudden accusations, and the town's residents' journey from suspicion to confirmation, revealed a profound sense of moral superiority.

Despite lacking concrete evidence, they still believed the male protagonist was the culprit and instantly became the enemy of the entire town.

"So that's how the title 'The Hunt' came about."

When a group needs a scapegoat, the truth no longer matters, and violence is legitimized in the name of 'justice'.

What everyone expected to be a plot twist turned into a nightmare, only for them to realize, by the very end of the film, that those who remained silent were also accomplices.

The open ending kept the audience immersed in the film.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted in the screening room.

Only then did these unsuccessful candidates in China realize how vast the gap was between them.

"This film is a formidable competitor, and we need to be prepared."

"It's truly remarkable that such a young director has such profound insights."

Given Tian Xiaole's status as a jury member and Silver Bear director, other nominated directors came over to observe their competitors, and they were whispering among themselves.

Tian Xiaole thanked the director who came to support her. There was a cocktail party prepared nearby, where people could rest and have something to eat if they were tired.

"Xiao Le, your film is well made, but mine is just as good, so why wasn't it nominated?"

Jiang Wen patted Tian Xiaole on the shoulder, saying somewhat unwillingly, "He was quite lonely one moment, but he's being silly the next."

"I can play this male lead role too. Just come to me next time."

"You said you were busy, so it's just bad luck." Tian Xiaole smiled helplessly.

Regardless of their relationship, Tian Xiaole thanked each of the directors who came to support her, and the premiere was considered over.

Next, the screening will begin.

There is one screening in the morning and two screenings in the afternoon, three screenings a day for five days.

By the afternoon, local media had already published reports about the film, and without exception, all of them were overwhelmingly positive.

A report from 'The Guardian':

Title: "A breathtaking psychological thriller."

"—The Hunt is not just a suspense film, but a scalpel that dissects the hypocrisy of human nature—when you are accused, the whole world becomes your hunter."

From 'Empire' magazine:
Title: "A Brutal Prophecy About Humanity and Collective Violence"

—The film explores the psychology of "witch hunts," suggesting that when society needs a scapegoat, the truth becomes irrelevant.

The film critics' praise was even more exaggerated:

"The film 'The Hunt' evokes images of historical lynching and modern cyberbullying—are we more civilized than the Middle Ages?"

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The word-of-mouth surrounding the premiere of "The Hunt" has spread back to China, with several film reviews being reprinted by the media.

Related introductions and promotional brochures were also reported.

"【The Hunt】 premiered in Cannes and received rave reviews, garnering unanimous praise from local media."

"..."

Netizens were delighted.

The only Chinese-language film that has survived is truly remarkable.

Tian Xiaole has really made a splash this time, and more and more people are paying attention to this movie.

"Go, Xiao Le! Bring back another trophy!"

"Tian Tian, ​​there's a drama series that's looking for actors. Get ready, and I'll take you to an audition in a few days."

Seeing Lu Zhen walk in, Jing Tian quickly put her phone away and asked curiously:
"Uncle Lu, shouldn't I be studying acting at school? Why are you making me audition again?"

"Practice is the only truth. Only by working on multiple productions can your acting skills be tested. Moreover, the male leads in this drama are all big names, which will greatly help boost your fame."

Lu Zhen said with a smile that it took a lot of effort to get this role, and that going to the audition was just a formality.

"Who are the main actors?" Jing Tian asked curiously.

"The male lead is the movie star Liu Ye, and the female lead is... Zhao Yanzi."

Lu Zhen hesitated for a moment. Zhao Yanzi's reputation wasn't very good these days, but it was precisely because of this that she was able to get this second female lead role.

Otherwise, two big-name actors wouldn't be paired with a newcomer like you.

“I won’t act. Brother Xiao Le said she has no professional ethics, and I don’t want to act with her.” Jing Tian shook her head and refused.

“Tian Tian, ​​don’t just listen to one side of the story. You have to find out the reasons behind it yourself,” Lu Zhen patiently advised.

"I trust Brother Xiao Le. He won't criticize an actress for no reason unless she keeps repeating the same mistake. I don't want to act with Zhao Yanzi."

Jing Tian's attitude was firm, and what she said was reasonable and well-founded.

"Hey~"

Lu Zhen had no choice but to try to persuade him slowly. Fortunately, there was still some time before the filming started.

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Tian Xiaole saw the email Chen Zhixi sent: "The Eight Hundred" has started filming, not long after Lu Chuan's film.

She replied to the past, instructing her to tell Gao Qunshu to focus on filming Huang Bo and Tang Yan's scenes first, giving the two ample time to prepare for joining the [Museum] crew.

Looking at the domestic news, the art film "Apple" has performed very well in terms of data, achieving a box office of 200 million yuan on its opening day.

This achievement was made despite being sandwiched between several Hollywood blockbusters.
Fan Binbin's box office appeal is evident from this.

Even more impressive was James's report on the box office performance of "The Purge".

In its second week of release in North America, it grossed $2300 million. Lionsgate has already been released in other countries and regions around the world, and its box office performance is consistently strong.

(End of this chapter)