Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

The film ended to thunderous applause.

"Director Wang, about this movie?"

Gao Yuanyuan couldn't help but ask Wang Xiaoshuai, who was standing next to her.

She has a certain level of appreciation, but compared to Wang Xiaoshuai, it is obviously far inferior.

After watching the movie, she felt a tightness in her chest, and the more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt.

"If I were a judge, I might give my vote to this movie."

Wang Xiaoshuai took a deep breath and gave a perfunctory reply.

This movie is a formidable competitor.

Everyone says that the Beijing Film Academy produced a genius?

Is this what you call genius?

This is a monster!

Wang Xiaoshuai couldn't help but glance at Jiang Wen, who was not far away.

No wonder such an arrogant guy would say, "I don't understand the world of geniuses."

I don't understand either.

Gao Yuanyuan was taken aback when she heard this.

Does voting for this film mean you won't vote for "Shanghai Dreams"?

Is this a veiled way of saying: Am I not as good as you?

"Director Wang, I see some allusions in the film," Qin Hao said. "Are they allusions to the criticism he faced for 'Buried'?"

"Many voices can melt metal, and accumulated slander can destroy bones!"

Wang Xiaoshuai simply nodded.

Which art film doesn't contain the director's subtle intentions?

However, Cheng Yuan's sarcasm wasn't meant to be hidden too deeply in this movie; it seemed he wanted people to see it for themselves.

He would never believe that this movie has nothing to do with the things that were questioned about him before.

"How was the movie?"

Chen Hong looked at the poet Chen beside her and couldn't help but ask a question.

She was still a little overwhelmed at this point.

This movie has a strong aftereffect.

"Not bad!" Chen Shiren was silent for a moment, then added, "Wang Jinsong's performance definitely has the ability to compete for the Best Actor award."

Chen Hong glanced at Poet Chen and smiled, but said nothing more.

As for Hong Kong and Taiwan, they remained silent and did not discuss the matter.

Perhaps they didn't know what to say, or perhaps they valued commercial films more and weren't very interested in art films like this.

"Are all young directors in mainland China this talented these days?"

Hou Hsiao-hsien couldn't help but sigh.

Shu Qi and Zhang Zhen didn't say anything.

They don't know if young directors in mainland China are talented, but this young director is definitely talented.

I'm still reeling from watching this movie; I feel terrible.

I don't know why I have this strange feeling of empathy.

Perhaps people in the entertainment industry are more moved by this movie.

Lies becoming reality is probably the most common occurrence in the entertainment industry.

The moviegoers gradually dispersed, but many media outlets remained.

"Director Cheng, the film just ended with thunderous applause. Congratulations on the successful premiere of your film. What do you think this film will achieve?"

"I don't think it's useful," Cheng Yuan said. "It's up to the judges to decide."

As he spoke, he tried to shift his attention to the others, but when he turned around, he saw that Jiang Wen and the others had already left.

Jiang Wenliu and Cheng Yuan didn't say anything, after all, he was just making a cameo appearance.

But Wang Jinsong, Jiang Wu, and others also joined in, which is going too far; you are the main actors.

Other celebrities are afraid of not having enough exposure, but you guys are afraid of having it.

"Director Cheng, does this film allude to the criticism you faced for 'Buried'?"

A reporter asked a question, causing the room to fall silent.

They shared this question.

"I wasn't alluding to anything," Cheng Yuan said. "However, the inspiration for this film did come from my own experience some time ago. Lies are like knives; even if you clear your name in the end, the scars remain."

The media remained silent for a moment.

Even after Cheng Yuan was questioned and clarified, the doubts have not subsided.

Even if I prove myself again with my work this time, aren't there still doubts online?

Lu Chuan said that his nomination this time was due to luck, didn't he?

"Director Cheng, Director Lu Chuan said that your film's nomination at Cannes was due to luck. Do you think luck played a part? If so, what percentage?"

"Three parts destiny, seven parts hard work; only those who dare to fight will win!"

Cheng Yuan replied with a smile, without mentioning whether luck played a role or how much of it.

However, the media reporters subconsciously assumed that Cheng Yuan meant luck accounted for 30%.

"Director Cheng, is there anything you'd like to say to Director Lu Chuan?"

Another reporter asked, "They naturally want to see the two young directors tear each other apart in the media."

That's what makes something trending.

What do you want me to say?

Cheng Yuan didn't answer, but instead asked a question in return.

What do I want you to say?

Of course I want you to scold Lu Chuan.

Unfortunately, I couldn't say that out loud; I could only give an awkward smile.

Cheng Yuan answered a few more questions, dismissed the media, and caught up with Wang Jinsong and the others.

"You actually left me to face the media alone. Don't you have any conscience?"

"Ha ha!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

"I'm not used to dealing with the media," Wang Jinsong said. "When I was interviewed before, I didn't know what to say."

Previously, Cheng Yuan had naturally encountered media interviews, but they were mostly for attending other movie premieres.

He certainly wouldn't steal the spotlight by talking about his own film in that situation.

The film "The Hunt" was a great success, receiving high praise from major media outlets.

The event program gave it a high score of 3.0.

Cheng Yuan was also somewhat surprised by this, as the original program had a rating of only 2.9.

"They're the frontrunners for the Palme d'Or!"

Han Sanping said somewhat excitedly.

Jiang Wen looked at Cheng Yuan with a complicated expression.

He knew it was a good movie, but he never expected it to become such a huge hit. Judging from the current public opinion, it's a strong contender for the Palme d'Or.

If this kid wins the Palme d'Or, wouldn't he be able to outshine me?

He also won the Jury Prize.

The others also looked at Cheng Yuan, their expressions still somewhat excited.

They clearly also paid attention to public opinion.

"A hot film is bound to fail; it's the same at every film festival," Cheng Yuan said, shaking his head. "How many films can escape this curse? Besides, do you really think they'll give the Palme d'Or to a 21-year-old director?"

"Why do you seem so indifferent?" Jiang Wen asked Cheng Yuan. "Or are you just trying to prepare yourself?"

"Who said I don't care?" Cheng Yuan shook his head and said, "I just think the chances are slim."

"We should still try to get it," Han Sanping said. "My idea is to sell the European rights to the film and television companies here ahead of time and let them handle the public relations. What do you think?"

Cheng Yuan is the biggest investor in this film.

Why is Han Sanping like this?

It largely borrowed from the plot of "Buried".

However, the three major European awards are not as ruthless in their public relations efforts as the Oscars.

Public relations efforts don't guarantee an award.

Not engaging in public relations doesn't necessarily mean you won't win an award.

"I have no objection."

Cheng Yuan shook his head, agreeing with this approach.

There's nothing wrong with increasing your chances of winning awards; once you win, you can recoup your losses from copyrights in North America and other regions.

What Cheng Yuan didn't expect was that even though "The Hunt" sold ahead of schedule, it still sold for more than he had anticipated.

"Two million three hundred thousand US dollars?"

Cheng Yuan looked at Han Sanping with some surprise.

The European rights to "The Hunt" sold for over two million US dollars.

This is being sold ahead of schedule.

If he were to sell it for such a price after winning the award, Cheng Yuan wouldn't be surprised.

How much was the budget for this movie?

This means you're making money directly.

Sure enough, these days you still have to make art films.

"The film has already garnered positive reviews and popularity, which attracts many film and television companies," Han Sanping said. "Besides, the content of your film has no geographical limitations."

Many Chinese-language films fail to take off in the West.

This movie obviously doesn't need that.

"Also, they want the adaptation rights to your film, and their offer isn't low," Han Sanping said. "Sell it?"

"Sell it," Cheng Yuan said. "Then I'll have to trouble Chairman Han."