I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 24 Domestic Reaction
The movie started shortly afterward.

Cheng Sheng didn't know whether the movie was good or bad, but according to another memory, the movie didn't seem to have won any awards.

The only films that are truly likely to win awards this time are "Vera Drake", "3-Iron", and "The Sea Inside".

These three films include Best Picture, Special Jury Prize, Best Director, and Best Actor and Actress.

Most of the other films received consolation prizes.

I wonder if my unexpected appearance this time will affect my chances of winning the award.

Halfway through the screening of the film "The World," Cheng Sheng watched it intently with the eyes of a professional director.

This is a typical art film, slow-paced and silent, with nothing particularly noteworthy.

The characters' dialogue is probably only understandable to Chinese people, and their values ​​are different from those of Europeans and Americans.

The film mainly tells the story of young people from all over the world who explore the true meaning of life and depend on each other for survival in the World Park.

These young people include dancer Zhao Xiaotao and security guard Cheng Taisheng. They work and live in the park, facing the hustle and bustle of the city and the pressure of life, while also showing their aspirations for the future and their perseverance in life.

The film portrays the lives of these ordinary people, showcasing their living conditions in modern cities and their aspirations for the future.

The film not only depicts their daily lives, but also reflects broader social phenomena and changes of the times through their stories.

In terms of artistic style, Chia Chang-ko employed a documentary style in the film, using fictional stories to depict the living conditions of people on the margins of the city.

The film's tagline reads, "Give me a day, and I'll give you the world!"

This also reflects a deep concern and reflection on the lives of ordinary people.

The director's intention is also clear: through this film, he expresses sympathy for marginalized people in the city and examines society.

Through the stories of characters like Zhao Xiaotao, he portrays their struggles to survive in modern cities and their uncertainty and perseverance regarding the future.

At this point, Cheng Sheng understood why the film hadn't won an award at Venice.

First, there are differences in judging standards and culture. World film festivals such as Cannes and Berlin, although considered to be the temple of film art, still have Western characteristics in their judging standards and cultural background.

Although Chihko Kajitaka's films have a certain international influence, they may not fully meet the tastes and standards of Western critics.

Secondly, regarding film genres and market positioning, Chia Chang-ko's films are mostly art films. While these films have gained some international recognition, their commercial performance is not outstanding.

Art films have limited acceptance in Western markets, resulting in relatively weak competitiveness at international film festivals.

Third, this year's Venice Film Festival is highly competitive, with a large number of excellent films competing every year.

Even in the realm of art films, there are many excellent works competing, putting Chia Chang-ko's films at a disadvantage in the competition.

Finally, there is the subjectivity and uncertainty of the judging panel; the personal preferences and aesthetic standards of the panel members will also affect the final selection results.

This uncertainty means that even if Chihko Kaji's films are of high quality, they may fail to win awards due to the judges' subjective judgment.

After the movie ended, since I wasn't very familiar with Jia Zhangke, I greeted him, complimented the movie a few times, and left with Zeng Li.

……

"The Origins of the Tang Dynasty" has been circulated back to China since the scores for the program were released.

Initially, people were dismissive of director Cheng Sheng's film, which grossed over 100 million yuan, and even called it a terrible movie.

But it actually received a record-breaking score in the Venice Film Festival's program, which completely surprised those in China who were not optimistic about the film.

No, isn't Cheng Sheng a new director? It's already incredibly lucky that he was shortlisted for the main competition at Venice.

Now they are being told that Cheng Sheng's film program score has broken historical records.

How can this be!
Those who don't believe it still firmly hold onto their previous views.

Those who believed it felt they had been misled by the media and the actors in the industry.

Clearly, director Cheng Sheng isn't unreliable; he's far too reliable.

His first film was nominated for the main competition and received the highest score in the festival's daily publication.

This new director seems to be very talented!

I wonder what this movie, which grossed over 100 million, is like.

Suddenly, many people became curious about Cheng Sheng's movies.

Unfortunately, the movie still hasn't been scheduled for release, and there haven't been any trailers.

If you want to see this movie, you'll probably have to go to Venice now.

Li Yue is a reporter for Xinlang Entertainment. After receiving news from her friend in Venice about "The Great Tang Dynasty - Origins", she immediately contacted the editor-in-chief.

The editor-in-chief slapped his forehead and sighed, "We've really been tricked. If we had known that Cheng Sheng's film would get such a high score in the festival publication, we should have sent someone to Venice a long time ago. It's probably too late now."

Only two domestic films were shortlisted for this year's Venice Film Festival. One of them was "The World" by Kashoko, but this film had not yet passed censorship and was submitted to the competition privately. The media did not dare to report on this film extensively in China, so it would be of little use going there.

Another book is Cheng Sheng's "The Great Tang Dynasty - Origins".

However, from casting to filming, the movie was constantly criticized. Everyone said that Cheng Sheng was unreliable and that the movie would definitely be a terrible film. The actors who starred in the movie would probably also be implicated.

Unexpectedly, their film was submitted to the Venice Film Festival and even shortlisted for the main competition.

While domestic media and industry insiders found this unbelievable, they also didn't believe Cheng Sheng's film could win an award.

If a historical film could win an award, that would be a miracle.

Some media outlets even smeared Cheng Sheng, saying that his films were just a foil to highlight European and American films, making Europeans and Americans laugh at Chinese entertainment films.

It's practically saying that Li Fei is sucking up to Europeans and Americans.

What now!
They got the highest score in the event program.

This is unprecedented for a Chinese-language film.

While a high score in the festival program doesn't guarantee an award, it does show that foreigners like this film.

Cheng Sheng's film is definitely not meant to be a foil for European and American films.

Unfortunately, many people in China are influenced by those unscrupulous media outlets, leading to misunderstandings about Cheng Sheng's films.

Even some journalists didn't take the film too seriously, and no one went to Venice to cover it.

These journalists now regret it; if they had been in Venice, this firsthand entertainment news would have been a major part of their earnings.

Li Yue couldn't help but remind him, "Boss, Cheng Sheng's movie has a high probability of winning an award. Should we rewrite an article?"

The editor-in-chief thought for a moment, then picked up the phone and made the call.

(End of this chapter)