Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

"Old Jiang, what's going on?"

Zhao Benshan asked softly.

The next second, he sprang to his feet.

"Da da da".

Rapidly tap the keyboard with your palm.

After typing for a long time, I still couldn't find the information I wanted using the one-finger typing method.

I'm getting old.

I forgot I'm a computer illiterate.

"What are you still sitting there for? Hurry up and come over here." Zhao Benshan called out to his apprentice, who was eating sunflower seeds, "Quickly log on to the Cannes Film Festival website."

"oh."

Chen Mo came running over excitedly.

My fingers danced on the keyboard, as smooth as Dove chocolate.

"Master, how about I teach you how to use a computer?"

"Get lost, or I'll have to resort to family discipline!"

Zhao Benshan had no time to deal with unfilial people.

Eyes glued to the screen.

The short film competition entry is titled "Goodbye".

The Un Certain Regard section includes the Chinese-language film "Cow".

Next up is the main competition.

Manufacturing Woodstock

Director: Li An.

Region: United States.

Broken Embrace

Director: Pedro Almodóvar.

Region: Spain.

White Ribbon

Director: Michael Haneke.

Regions: Germany, Austria, France.

"revenge"

Director: Johnnie To.

Regions: Hong Kong, France.

"Face"

Director: Tsai Ming-liang.

Regions: Taiwan, France.

A Spring Night's Intoxication

Director: Lou Ye.

Regions: China and France.

This year, three Chinese-language films were nominated for the main competition, and with the addition of Chinese director Li An, the momentum can be said to be even stronger than in 2000.

Unfortunately, they were all co-productions.

In other words, being shortlisted for the main competition is not due to the film's high quality, but rather the effort put in by the French investors.

Taking such a shortcut to win an award is really degrading.

Zhao Benshan continued to slide the mouse.

My heart was pounding wildly.

I see!

I finally saw it!

Black Fireworks in the Day

Director: Chen Mo.

Region: China.

"Black Coal, Thin Ice" has been confirmed for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, and it's a pure Chinese-language film, unlike the others mentioned above, which are all mixed-race.

"Old Jiang, I saw it, thank you so much."

Zhao Benshan's voice trembled with excitement.

"No need to thank me, brother. I didn't put in much effort. I just had to swallow my pride, treat the Chairman to a few meals, and use my words to explain the message of 'Black Coal, Thin Ice'... Brother, let Xiao Mo work for me, I..."

"Beep beep beep".

Zhao Benshan promptly hung up the phone.

Old Jiang, huh.

The way you try to be clever is so naive.

Old Zhao isn't stupid.

The quality of "Black Coal, Thin Ice" speaks for itself.

He kicked open the door and walked in; no one dared to stop him.

"Master, I just took a random shot and it got into the main competition? The Cannes Film Festival isn't that prestigious."

Chen Mo pursed his lips.

That was a classic case of getting a good deal and then acting innocent.

"Where's my medicine?"

Zhao Benshan clutched his chest.

Quickly swallow a few nitroglycerin pills.

Listen to this, listen to this, is this even human language?

Many directors and actors work their whole lives but can't even get close to the Cannes Film Festival.

Demon!

"Phew...Get the hell out of here." Zhao Benshan exhaled a breath of stale air, silently telling himself not to get angry, because getting angry will only make him sick and no one can take his place. "I'm going to make a few phone calls, so don't say a word."

"oh."

Chen Mo nodded.

Turning to look at his master's wife, he saw her flicking something with her finger.

"Honey, look at the Cannes Film Festival website! Xiao Mo's 'Black Coal, Thin Ice' has been nominated for the main competition. Is this film festival really that prestigious? Auntie doesn't know much about it."

Three seconds later.

"Ding!"

"Auntie, I've seen it! Director Chen is amazing! His first film was nominated for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, the birthplace of cinema and the most sacred temple in the hearts of filmmakers. That's incredible!!!"

at this time.

Teacher Ma's smile is harder to suppress than an AK.

"You found out so quickly? Were you staring at the website the whole time?"

Half a minute later.

"No, no, I just happened to see it when I scrolled through it."

"Ohhhhhh"

One minute later.

"Oh, Auntie, my mom's calling me for dinner."

Here.

Teacher Ma teases the little girl.

there.

Teacher Zhao's laughter was extremely unrestrained.

"Haha, yeah, the Cannes Film Festival. I didn't really teach him much; the kids did all the work themselves. Lao Fan, let's have a good drink together next month when we go to Beijing."

"Hey, Director Yi Mou, hahaha... Look at this, we're about to go to Cannes without even realizing it. Yes, the main competition. We've never been before, so we're just taking advantage of our apprentice. You guys keep filming 'A Simple Noodle Story' while I come back from Cannes and join the crew."

"Cego, what are you busy with? I was just wondering how to prepare for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival?"

"Xiaogang..."

A full hour.

Zhao Benshan's phone seemed glued to his ear; he laughed until his throat was hoarse and his thighs were swollen from slapping.

The 50-year-old man was happier than during the Chinese New Year.

"Master, that's enough. We can be happy when we win the award."

Chen Mo offered a word of advice.

Being too excited is also a bad thing; it's bad for your health.

"Make one last call."

"Cough cough..."

Zhao Benshan cleared his throat and then stretched his facial muscles.

My smile was a little stiff just now.

This call requires me to be at my best!

Find Mr. Zhang's number in your phone's contacts and press the call button.

"beep…"

"Beep beep beep..."

"Sorry, the number you dialed is busy. Please try again later."

Zhao Benshan typed it again.

"beep…"

"Beep beep beep..."

"Sorry, the number you dialed is currently switched off."

A new picture emerges in Beijing.

"Snapped!"

The brand-new N96 was smashed to pieces.

"Damn it! How could he go to Cannes? What gives him the right to go to Cannes? It's a complete rip-off, an absolute conspiracy!"

Zhang Weiping roared loudly.

They had just criticized Chen Mo in front of the media, and then Chen Mo was shortlisted for the main competition.

This is similar to slapping Zhang Weiping in the face in public.

What's the difference?

"I've made some inquiries, and the competition at Cannes this year is extremely fierce, it's like a battle of gods. 'Black Coal, Thin Ice' is probably just there to make up the numbers."

In 1999, Zhang Yimou entered Cannes.

He immediately released two films: "Not One Less" and "My Father and Mother".

Chairman Jacob said that the film "Not One Less" includes scenes of raising the national flag and singing the national anthem.

This is clearly propaganda for the Chinese government.

The decision was made to cut "Not One Less" and keep only "My Father and Mother" in the competition.

The imperial advisor at that time still possessed great integrity.

Both films were withdrawn, and a letter was sent to Jacob promising never to enter Cannes again.

The two sides completely broke ties.

Even so, Zhang Yimou is still an internationally renowned director.

There are many channels for obtaining information.

"Antichrist," directed by Lars von Trier, was nominated for Cannes eight times and won three times, earning him the title of "Danish Mad Master."

"The White Ribbon," directed by Michael Haneke, has been nominated for Cannes five times and won three awards, making it a recognized darling of the Cannes Film Festival.

"Broken Embraces," directed by Pedro Almodóvar, a Spanish national treasure director who has been nominated for Cannes four times and won twice.

And Quentin Tarantino, the Hollywood maverick director who won the Palme d'Or for "Pulp Fiction".

French film masters such as Jacques Audiard, a Cannes film director and his protégé.

These old monsters fought each other to the death.

Where is there even the slightest chance for aspiring directors?

"No way! How can I allow a scoundrel who only knows how to perform Errenzhuan (a traditional Chinese folk art form) to humiliate me like this?"

"What are you planning to do now?"

"Snipe him! Snipe him! Yi Mou, 'A Simple Noodle Story' must be filmed quickly. I'll make him lose everything!"

Zhang Weiping's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was extremely distorted.

Like a vicious dog whose bones have been stolen, its bark is filled with the ferocity of grinding teeth.