Chinese entertainment director: I can wholesale Best Actress awards.

Lu Chen and everyone else took their seats in the internal theater of China Film Group.

There weren't many spectators.

Liu Yifei and her daughter, Yang Mi.

Uncle Han Sanping, along with several managers from China Film Group.

Wang Chengtian and Liu Yan of Guangxian Media.

Tian Zhuangzhuang, head of the directing department, and several professors from the Beijing Film Academy.

Also included are the stars of "Shoplifters," including Fu Dalong, Yu Feihong, and Li Mingqi.

The film's lead actors all told director Lu Chen before filming wrapped that they wanted to come and watch the full movie.

I'm so eager to see what the film is like when the actors deliver outstanding performances. I can't wait for the official release; I want to attend an internal screening so I can see their acting as soon as possible.

Then everyone sat down in the middle, where the viewing experience would be the best.

"Xiao Chen, are they starting to release them?" Han Sanping asked.

Lu Chen nodded.

The theater lights went out.

The movie officially started playing.

There is no dragon emblem.

Because "Shoplifters" has not yet obtained a screening license.

The submissions will all be sent for review tomorrow.

The issuing company has not yet been determined.

The decision on which company to distribute and promote the film will be made only when the film is ready for release.

The movie is the original, unedited version.

Of course, the voice-over will be done, once all the post-production work is completed.

The camera focuses on the entrance of the small supermarket.

Zhang Ruoyun, who plays the son, walks into the frame.

Then, the father, played by Fu Dalong, walks into the frame.

The scene shifts.

Zhang Ruoyun and Fu Dalong strolled around the supermarket from the entrance; this was a single-shot scene lasting over a minute.

When the two parted ways.

The camera angles also changed.

Zhang Ruoyun plays the underage son, standing in front of a mirror in a supermarket.

His eyes clearly showed panic, which is also related to his young age; it's inevitable to feel a little nervous when stealing.

The father, played by Fu Dalong, appeared much calmer, as he was quite adept at stealing from supermarkets.

The movie begins.

They filmed the father and son stealing something.

In collaboration with the movie #Shoplifters#.

The professors from the Beijing Film Academy thought it was just a popular movie about a family stealing, about making a living by stealing, being caught in the end, and then having a touching ending.

Of course, this is a work by a newcomer.

The movie title is so straightforward.

That's how one would naturally think.

But as you watch further, you realize it's not that simple; the movie has a deeper meaning.

Seeing the second half of the movie left me speechless with awe.

The movie is about two hours long.

When the theater lights come on.

The movie has officially ended.

Except for Lu Chen.

Everyone's expression was one of shock; some were so shocked their mouths were agape. The word "unbelievable" seemed to be written all over their faces.

"Slap! Slap!"

Han Sanping snapped out of his daze and was the first to applaud.

Afterwards, enthusiastic applause rang out in the theater.

And now.

There were still people standing there, stunned.

The cast of "Shoplifters".

Everyone looked doubtful of themselves.

Is my performance really that good?

Is it really that high level?

His performance in the film was the most explosive acting he had ever done since he started working, and it was also the only time his acting was completely off the charts.

"I wasn't bragging, was I?" Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at the several professors from the Beijing Film Academy, his face full of pride.

Lu Chen is a freshman in the directing department.

One's own students.

And they are freshmen who are less than a year old.

To create works like this.

As the head of the directing department, I felt incredibly proud.

Lu Chen is here.

This further proves that the directors at Beijing Film Academy are always the best in China.

"I'm not exaggerating, not at all." He then began to comment, "The use of light in the film is absolutely brilliant. You could call him a master of lighting. I don't know if you've noticed, but many shots in this film could be used as teaching materials on lighting techniques. And that freeze-frame with Yu Feihong in front of the camera, the light coming down on her was simply amazing..."

He got more and more excited as he talked.

It was like watching a global classic.

"And the use of camera angles." Another mentor couldn't wait to speak up. "Although this is an art film, the use of camera angles is truly amazing. This is the language of cinema. It doesn't need words, it only uses the camera to show. For a few seconds, it felt like I was back in the silent film era, watching the camera language displayed by the top silent film masters."

"Don't get excited yet, let me say something too." Then they started talking about the movie's pacing. Although the pace was slow, there was no wasted time. The slow pace made it interesting to watch.

This puts the director to a very high level of control over the story's pacing.

A fast pace is simple; just pile up the climaxes.

It's difficult to make something slow-paced, engaging, and keep viewers watching.

Han Sanping glanced at the Beijing Film Academy professors next to him who were excitedly discussing "Shoplifters," and his smile widened. This proved that Xiao Chen's first work was extremely successful.

As an insider, Han Sanping also saw that "Shoplifters" was flawless in every aspect.

It's another art-house film.

Making it into the main competition at Cannes should be no problem at all.

As for winning an award, that's hard to say.

Now it's time for me to step up my game.

Xiao Chen has done a great job filming the movie.

Next, as his uncle, he would have to do his part to ensure that Lu Chen's works receive fair and just treatment at overseas film festivals.

"Sisi, did Xiaochen really direct this?" Liu Xiaoli asked softly. Although she wasn't a director, she could tell how excellent the film was.

The film contains many metaphors.

Laid-off workers.

A woman who is a victim of domestic violence.

An elderly person abandoned by their own children.

Girls who are forced into the sex industry to make money.

The youngest daughter who was abandoned due to the preference for sons over daughters.

The film satirizes many events, but its filming techniques differ from those of domestic art films. If it were directed by a domestic art film director, the entire film would definitely have a depressing atmosphere.

But Lu Chen changed his approach to filming happiness.

Beneath the surface of happiness lies misery, and this is still evident.

Not only is the story great, but the film is top-notch in every aspect.

Only a top-tier director in China could make this.

A new director.

How could they create such a classic?

And it also allows the lead actors to perform exceptionally well.

This director's ability to train and direct is unparalleled globally.

Liu Xiaoli had seen the works of Yu Feihong, Fu Dalong, and others who starred in "Shoplifters," and she even wondered if they had been cast differently. The performance of the complete newcomer Liu Yan was equally amazing.

"Mom, of course it was Lu Chen who directed it. Who else could it be? Lu Chen directed the whole movie, including the post-production work." Liu Yifei rolled her eyes. This mother was too distrustful of people.

Anyone who can make a film of such high quality as "Shoplifters"

Will it be handed over to someone else?

You are not allowed to take your work to international film festivals.

Such high quality will surely win an international trophy.

"Why are you so agitated?" Liu Xiaoli rolled her eyes. She had only asked one question, but Qianqian reacted as if she had exploded. She was being too protective of Xiaochen.

"The movie's over, everyone should have dinner now. I've already arranged a restaurant, everyone go." Han Sanping looked at everyone with a broad smile.

Xiao Chen.

This time I really made myself look good.

The quality of "Shoplifters" is such that it deserves to be screened at the three major international film festivals.

This year, Xiao Chen will make a name for himself.

Han Sanping only wants to say one thing: Haters, please speak up.

He claimed that he arranged for Lu Chen to illegally enter the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, but it was clearly him who cultivated top-notch talents for Chinese-language films.