I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

If the film is heavily edited and cut according to the censorship standards, its core story and artistic essence will be completely destroyed.

Films that lose their soul will struggle to even secure a spot in the main competition, let alone compete for major awards at Venice.

In addition, the review process for this type of special subject matter is cumbersome and complicated, and the approval cycle is very long. Even if Chen Kai asks people everywhere to pull strings, he still can't meet the film festival's scheduled competition period.

In desperation, he took a risk and bypassed the domestic review process to send the finished film overseas to compete.

After this incident, the entire film and television industry held its breath, quietly awaiting the State Administration of Radio and Television's final decision.

Chen Kaige is a well-known and influential figure in the international film industry. If he is severely banned from directing films, it will inevitably have a huge impact on the entire domestic film industry.

It will also affect him personally, severely damaging his creative enthusiasm.

At the same time, the development of Chinese films has also been significantly affected.

As a representative figure of the Chinese film industry, if Chen Kaige were to really get into trouble, it would leave a very deep impression on people.

The film industry serves as a reminder that we must protect filmmakers' freedom of speech, respect their views and creations, and allow them the freedom to create more and better films.

Chen Kaige has excellent interpersonal relationships.

Surprisingly, many people pleaded for leniency.

This also illustrates that interpersonal relationships in the entertainment industry are essentially about resources.

While acting skills and talent are important, interpersonal relationships and industry resources are equally crucial.

In addition, the script for "Blue Is the Warmest Color" was provided by Cheng Sheng.

It's worth noting that Cheng Sheng is a very important figure in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Although he is young, the honors he has brought to the Chinese film industry are not to be underestimated.

Cheng Sheng also has connections with the Central Academy of Drama and has a good relationship with Han Sanye of China Film Group.

Even if we don't care about the monk's feelings, we should at least consider the Buddha's feelings. Cheng Sheng has finally provided a good script, and if the consequences are severe because of this, it will dampen Cheng Sheng's creative enthusiasm.

So, in the end, we handled it with care.

This result quickly sparked heated discussions among netizens and caused some people to lose their composure.

Congratulations to Director Chen on your safe landing.

People these days are so carefree, they all love taking risks. If Director Chen had just waited for the normal review process, this wouldn't have happened.

[What are you waiting for! They're submitting their work to the Venice Film Festival.]

[Next year is fine too; there's no need to make such a big deal out of it.]

Is it big? I don't think so. I'm just an ordinary person; I can just watch the drama unfold.

I'm really looking forward to this movie being released.

[It definitely wouldn't pass censorship in China; if you want to watch it, you'll have to go abroad.]

Even if it passes inspection, it will be an edited version, completely different from the original.

I heard that Twins put in a lot of effort in the movie, so those scenes definitely won't be in the edited version.

[Can I watch pirated versions? Anyway, as long as a movie is released overseas, pirated versions will appear in China very quickly.]

[Hijacking copies is pointless; the picture quality is often blurry, and you might even have to blur out what you want to see.] [Anyone want to marry the Venice Film Festival? I've already booked my flight.]

[I'm going, no matter what, I'm going this time. Not for sightseeing, but just to see my idol.]

[An idol? The serious kind?]

Let's not make any dirty jokes. I'm starting a betting pool; how about we place a bet on whether Director Chen will win an award?

[With Cheng Sheng's script and Chen's directorial talent, it would be an injustice if this didn't win an award!]

I bet the best director award a spicy snack.

[Best film: Two spicy strips.]

[With just three spicy snacks, Director Chen won Best Director and Best Film.]

[Damn it, don't they know that film festival awards are never given to the same person twice...]

Besides the online discussions, Jiang Wen, known for his straightforward and fiery personality, made no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction and posted on social media. Although he didn't name names, everyone knew who he was criticizing.

This topic quickly swept across the internet, with netizens arguing heatedly and holding differing opinions.

But what's done is done, and the matter is settled. No matter how much public opinion clamors, it can no longer be changed.

During the period before the results were announced, Chen Kai was filled with anxiety, worrying day and night that he would be completely banned from the entertainment industry. He asked a group of his father's old friends to plead for him.

Now that the storm has passed, the heavy weight on my heart has finally been lifted.

Acting decisively, he immediately complied with the request and began writing. In just one day, an 800-word letter of sincere repentance was published, bringing this scandal that shocked the entire film and television industry to a close.

Unfortunately, his film "Blue Is the Warmest Color" failed to pass the censorship in mainland China and was completely unable to be screened in domestic theaters, so it could only be released and broadcast overseas.

Located on the west side of the Olympic Village in northern Kyoto, a quiet and secluded courtyard stands isolated from the world. Inside, a four-story building stands quietly. This is the exclusive operational office base for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Kyoto Olympics. All the staff involved in program planning and process coordination worked here. Zhang Yimou, the chief planner of the opening and closing ceremonies, even had his own private office here.

That day in his office, Zhang Guoshi was gathering a group of staff to meticulously finalize the planning processes and execution details for the Olympic Games.

After a half-hour work discussion, he dismissed all staff members to return to their duties. Then, he picked up his phone, looked at the several messages sent by his friend Zhang Weiping, frowned slightly, and took the initiative to call him.

As soon as the call connected, Zhang Guoshi spoke first, asking, "Old Zhang, what's wrong with sending so many messages in a row?"

"You haven't checked the industry news yet, have you? The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has officially finalized its decision regarding Chen Kaige's case." Zhang Weiping's tone was full of indignation.

Zhang Guoshi said calmly, "These days I've been completely focused on the preparations for the Olympics, and I simply haven't had time to pay attention to the trivial matters of the entertainment industry. What will the final result be?"

"What else could it be? Nothing happened." Zhang Weiping said, full of resentment.

Zhang Guoshi's expression remained very calm, because this was roughly what he had expected.

Thinking of this, Zhang Guoshi couldn't help but feel a little envious and sentimental.

"By the way, Lao Zhang, aren't you going to the Venice Film Festival to be the jury president in a while? If Chen Kaige wins, you might have to present him with the award," Zhang Weiping said.

"I'm the one who awards Best Film. Unless he wins Best Film, I don't have the opportunity to present him with the award," said Zhang Guoshi.

"Hehe, I'm hoping Chen Kaige will win Best Film. I wonder what his expression will be when he sees you presenting the award to him?" Zhang Weiping said with a smile.

Zhang Guoshi smiled slightly; in truth, he was quite looking forward to presenting the award to Chen Kaige. (End of Chapter)