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Chapter 183 The Cannes 60th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Begins!
With the closing ceremony and awards presentation approaching, the atmosphere surrounding Cannes' 60th anniversary reached its climax.

The high reputation of [Hunting] has led many people to subtly inquire whether they have received any calls related to unspoken rules or sexual harassment.

Mr. Lai, who came from China Film Group to buy the copyright, is one of them.

He is now in charge of import and export of films, wielding considerable power, and we will likely deal with him frequently in the future.

Tian Xiaole didn't hide anything and told him directly.

"Good, good, young people are full of energy. I wish you a big win at Cannes."

"Thank you, Mr. Lai."

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The Cannes Film Festival is coming to a close.

Zeng Li, the female lead, arrived a day early, and it was clear that she was very excited and looking forward to it.

Very few Chinese actresses have ever walked the Cannes red carpet, and this time there were even fewer.

Female celebrities all over the world are the same; they take the upcoming red carpet very seriously.

Chen Hong started controlling her diet a few days in advance, hoping to appear in the best possible condition.

Zeng Li was not to be outdone; she only drank fruit juice to stave off hunger.

Tian Xiaole was really afraid that the two of them would faint from hunger halfway down the red carpet.

Seeing how fearless the two men were, I didn't say much.

Morning of the 27th.

Female celebrities have a complicated makeup routine, getting up very early to prepare, and needing to create very exquisite makeup and styling looks.

Even the clothes had been chosen long ago.

Chen Hong and Zeng Li both wanted to showcase Eastern beauty and chose cheongsams.

More than an hour later, the styling was completed.

Chen Hong wore a cheongsam that was predominantly blue with red accents, exuding both elegance and grace, a perfect blend of two qualities.

Wearing a cheongsam, her every smile and gesture was like a gentle breeze, befitting her background as a dancer.

As a leading lady, Zeng Li wore a well-fitting red cheongsam, and her every move exuded elegance and grace.

Her prominent body curves further accentuate her intellectual and gentle temperament.

"The two women's outfits can be described as stunningly beautiful in their own way, perfectly showcasing the noble temperament of Eastern women."

Tian Xiaole's eyes lit up, her gaze fixed on the two women's graceful figures.

"Hehe, Xiao Le, you really know how to compliment people. You've said that to quite a few women, haven't you?"

Faced with Tian Xiaole's praise, Chen Hong's words were meaningful, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

She glanced at Zeng Li, who was younger and had a similar air about her, and her eyes began to reminisce about her own youth.

"Director Tian, ​​it's not as exaggerated as you say."

Zeng Li modestly replied, but smiled happily, showing that her carefully dressed-up appearance had been appreciated.

Guan Xiaotong was dressed in her usual princess-style tutu, while Arthur was also wearing a black blazer.

Wang Jinsong and Tian Xiaole haven't changed; they're still wearing simple Zhongshan suits, making them stand out in this setting.

"Let's go, let's set off."

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The moment that filmmakers around the world have been waiting for is tonight.

The new Palme d'Or winner will be announced in just a few hours.

The scale of the closing ceremony's red carpet, the quality of the filmmakers, directors, actors, and stars, and the level of attention it garnered far surpassed that of the opening ceremony.

Media reporters and film fans from all over the world packed the small town of Cannes to capacity.

You've multiplied your winnings several times over, and you're all eagerly awaiting who will win the grand prize.

When Tian Xiaole arrived with the "Hunting" crew, he was also surprised by the scale of the scene.

With such a massive crowd, Cannes truly deserves its reputation as the highest award for cinematic art.

There weren't many familiar faces in the waiting area, but I did see several Asian teams.

Tian Xiaole has observed the Japanese and Korean films competing this year and believes they should not be underestimated; they are strong competitors for the awards.

The red carpet has begun.

Whenever a film crew walked the red carpet, deafening cheers could be heard from outside, demonstrating the enthusiasm of the fans and the atmosphere of the film festival.

[The Hunt] The main actors sat at the waiting table chatting, enjoying the peace and quiet without being disturbed.

When the cast of "Blueberry Nights" entered the waiting area, Wang Jiawei was visibly taken aback when he saw Tian Xiaole.

He didn't receive the so-called "unspoken rules" call; attending the closing ceremony was just to save face.

After all, the film was the opening ceremony film.

Tian Xiaole saw Wang Jiawei, who always wore sunglasses, and nodded from afar as a greeting.

Following the organizer's notification, Tian Xiaole and his group of six walked onto the red carpet, instantly causing a stir among the media on both sides.

As it was a very popular film crew, countless flashes were pointed at the group, and they were snapped away.

They had some suspicions that the "Hunting" production team had received an invitation to participate in unspoken rules, which included an award.

Domestic media outlets were on drugs, their expressions contorted with excitement. As the only Chinese-language film contender, they felt a sense of pride and honor.

Tian Xiaole heard the familiar local accent and frantically called out his name.

Turning my head, I saw that it was the Sixth Princess's people, waving frantically.

Tian Xiaole led the group over and gave them plenty of time to take photos.

Red carpet events have strict time limits, but this doesn't apply to popular film crews.

They get more time than other film crews, and there are even staff members responsible for clearing the set.

As the sixth princess directly under the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, she is a rather special presence wherever she goes, and unlike other media outlets, she is not located outside the quarantine area.

"Go, Director Tian! Win a big prize!"

"Thank you."

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In China, where there is a 7-hour time difference, it is already late at night, but many people in the industry and film fans are still watching the Cannes live text and photo broadcast on Leyu.com.

The appearance of the [Hunting] crew brought the live stream to its peak, with comments flooding the screen.

Especially when Chen Hong and Zeng Li appeared in their fitted cheongsams, countless female celebrities in the industry watched with envy.

In a newly updated photo.

The crew of "The Hunt" was under the spotlight, and the actors seemed to be shining on a red carpet, becoming the center of global entertainment media attention.

Many people wish they could!
Standing there, how can I not feel like myself?

They asked themselves why they hadn't managed to get on Tian Xiaole's good side.

Actresses like Tang Yan, Fan Binbin, and Wang Luodan, who are frequently favored by the emperor, are all quietly honing their special skills.

They wanted to conquer the man's kidneys and also wanted to become the focus of media attention.

A serious film like "The Hunt" doesn't rely on suggestive content or damage the national image; it wins solely through its plot.

Among the many award-winning works in the country, it is extremely rare.

Who wouldn't want to act in this kind of movie?

Fan Binbin was able to walk the red carpet in Berlin by selling her body.
People like Zhang Yimou and Jia Zhangke are simply exploiting the suffering of the Chinese people. Domestic media coverage is remarkably consistent, overwhelmingly praising them.

Many media outlets that were looking for trouble quickly went into hiding when they realized things weren't going well.

Chen Hong only had a few scenes in the movie, but she managed to get on the red carpet by virtue of being Arthur's guardian.

Zeng Li is a true leading lady. Despite being perceived by outsiders as an actress lacking ambition and indifferent to fame and fortune, she broke through the fierce competition in China and made a name for herself.

With a film nominated for Cannes, as long as they don't do anything reckless, they won't lack popularity for the next few years.

Tang Yan is a perfect example. She graduated just a few years ago and is already a top-tier actress.

She is the most outstanding graduate of the Central Academy of Drama in recent years.

In a luxuriously decorated villa, Jing Tian looked at the photos and text from the live broadcast with eyes full of admiration.

Tian Xiaole was dressed in a well-fitting Zhongshan suit, with a confident smile on her face, her youthful and restless heart pounding.

"Although Xiao Le is not handsome and is not 1.8 meters tall, he is so charming. I wish he could hold my hand and walk me down the red carpet."

In the latest photos, Tian Xiaole is holding hands with Chen Hong and Zeng Li, two elegant beauties, which makes Jing Tian feel jealous of women for the first time.

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On the red carpet at the closing ceremony, every film crew from the main competition unit who walked there was stopped and interviewed by the host.

[Hunting] is the most popular topic and the one that gets asked the most questions.

"Tian, ​​you were only 24 years old when you first came to Cannes, and you won the Jury Prize. This time, your work is the biggest favorite. Are you confident that you can take home the Palme d'Or?"

Hearing such blunt words, Tian Xiaole smiled and said modestly:
"Whatever award I receive, it is a recognition from the Cannes Film Festival. I will be grateful and make more good films."

As they approached the final stage, Tian Xiaole needed to be even more humble and low-key.
To the self-proclaimed romantic French, this only adds to the elegance and romance.

Cannes loves this kind of style.

These are all experiences summarized by Chen Maozi. He also said that this strategy is very suitable for Tian Xiaole, so that he can try to appear humble and elegant.

The female host was clearly a little surprised by this very gentlemanly answer, but took it as a Chinese person's modesty and didn't ask any further questions.

"Good luck to you tonight."

"Thank you."

The crew continued forward and, guided by staff, arrived at the autograph wall.

Chen Hong is alright; after all, she's the wife of a famous director and has attended many film festivals. She doesn't have anything to do tonight.

In contrast, Zeng Li's hand was shaking as she signed autographs. As an actress with a somewhat artistic temperament, walking the Cannes red carpet was something she had always dreamed of, and she never expected it to come true.

Wang Jinsong wasn't much better off. His breakdown scenes in the drama revealed his complex inner world, with countless attempts to resolve things through violence, but violence only brought more violence.

Film critics have given his performance high praise, and he is one of the strong contenders for Best Actor.

This is the closest he has ever come to an award, and it may be the only time he has a chance to win, especially an award from Cannes.

Back at the familiar Cannes awards ceremony venue, under the guidance of the staff, the "Hunting" crew was led to a prominent position, next to the "April 3 Weeks 2 Days" crew.

Wang Jinsong sat at the very back, the two child actors sat in the middle, and Chen Hong and Zeng Li sat on either side.

Zeng Li sat next to Tian Xiaole, who was sitting near the aisle.

"That damned Easterner, he must have written those articles. He killed me so he could benefit himself."

Christian Monsieur's eyes were gloomy. He had forgotten that he had struck first, and his eyes, filled with resentment, kept glancing over.

Tian Xiaole felt a little itchy, as if a pair of resentful eyes were staring at him. He turned to the side and saw an old white man staring at him menacingly.

He didn't take it seriously, assuming it was just that jealous director again, and waved to him politely with a friendly smile on his face.

"How rude."

Seeing that the person turned away and did not respond to his friendly greeting, Tian Xiaole said with dissatisfaction.

Guests walked onto the red carpet and entered the venue one after another, as the official awards ceremony drew closer.

"Brother Le, I'm a little nervous."

Zeng Li grabbed Tian Xiaole's hand and said involuntarily.

Chen Hong glanced over casually and saw the two being so intimate. She immediately guessed what was going on, and muttered in a voice she could only hear:

"Ha, all directors are the same."

"Aunt Zeng Li, I want to hold hands too."

Upon hearing Guan Xiaotong's words, Zeng Liqiang pretended to be calm and quickly withdrew her hand to avoid setting a bad example for the child.

Wang Jinsong, who was standing at the very back, gave a meaningful look.

Chen Hong stared straight ahead, completely indifferent.

Shortly after, Jane Campion, a director from New Zealand and the chair of this year's jury, took to the stage.

"Welcome filmmakers from all over the world. Let's gather in Cannes to enjoy this grand event from the temple of art. Tonight, we will present the Palme d'Or, which marks the 60th anniversary of Cannes..."

After a passionate oath was delivered, the award ceremony began.

The films presented first were from other sections.

Film Foundation Section, Un Certain Regard Section, Non-Competitive Section...

An hour had passed after these small awards were given out.

Meanwhile, it was already past midnight in China.

Before the main competition awards were presented, a short film co-directed by 35 previous Palme d'Or winners was shown.

Everyone's Cinema!
Each director used a 3-minute short film to express the significance of cinemas.

Among them was Uncle Chen, nicknamed "Chen the Hat".

Chen Hong's feelings were complicated at this moment; she felt a sense of pride, but also a sense of guilt.

On stage, the awards for the featured category have begun.

"Best Picture, California Dream, congratulations!"

[Blind Mountain], which was shortlisted for this category, unfortunately lost.

Tian Xiaole adjusted her posture, sat up straight, and then it was time for the main competition.

Best Short Film Jury Prize, Best Short Film Palme d'Or, Best Cinematographer, Best Screenplay...

All the smaller awards in these competition categories have been given out in succession.

Everyone knows that the closer to the end, the better. No crew member who receives a call about being sexually harassed doesn't want to hear their name called.

The following awards started to have more prestige.

A member of the judging panel walked onto the stage, opened the envelope, and read aloud:
"The Best Actress award goes to Anna Maria Marinka for [April 3 Weeks 2 Days]..."

As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the hall.

On the award-winning film crew's side, the director wasn't as overjoyed as expected, but the actress was ecstatic, her eyes brimming with tears.

Even if you win the biggest award, that's an honor for the director; the Best Actress award is a true recognition for an actor.

The other teams, including Tian Xiaole, breathed a sigh of relief.
Films that win two major awards at the same time are generally less than 20%.

Clearly, "April 3 Weeks 2 Days" does not fall into this category, and a certain group is boycotting this film.

She won Best Actress, which was largely due to the fact that most of the judges were women.

PR: (I've been so engrossed in reading "Xuanjian Immortal Clan" lately that I've neglected my writing. I'll update more after I finish reading it!)

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