Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

When it was time for the jury award, Jiang Wen came up with a grin on his face.

Chen Yan and Lou Ye clenched their hands. Many competitions like to use familiar faces to present awards. Although Lou Ye and Jiang Wen weren't exactly close, they were both Chinese.

Even if Lou Ye didn't dare to dream of winning the Palme d'Or for Best Film, he still wanted to win the Jury Prize and the Best Director Award.

Chen Yan was even more nervous. He figured that in Jiang Wen's eyes, as long as they had cursed Lu Chuan together, they were practically brothers.

Chen Yan was afraid that he would deliberately try to win the award.

"Bonsoirà tous (Good evening, everyone), the Jury Prize winner is..."

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's "The Distant Place!"

The moment he finished speaking, Chen Yan and Lou Ye both breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness.

But Nuri Bilge Ceylan was left bewildered. He only received a third-place jury prize? Not even the grand jury prize?

But he still hugged the people around him, adjusted his expression, and went on stage to give his acceptance speech for the grand prize.

As he stepped off the stage, he was still wondering if he would win another Best Director award.

The awards ceremony didn't stop, and soon after, Patrice Schauer walked gracefully onto the stage.

Xiahou himself is rather thin but very energetic, and his movements are slow but artistic: "It is a great honor to present the Best Director award on behalf of Cannes. I have been to Cannes many times, but this time it feels different."

"Film is a language without borders. It transcends geographical boundaries and cultures, revealing the human soul. This year, we heard a voice from the East..."

The audience quickly narrowed it down to two candidates: Chen Yan or Lou Ye.

Lou Ye had already started swallowing unconsciously. Was this incredible opportunity finally going to fall into his lap?

But the next second, he lost his nerve.

"He used the most ordinary language to narrate the greatest and most moving story of family affection."

Lou Ye's "Purple Butterfly" is an anti-Japanese spy drama, and he is not the best director.

Zhang Ziyi's body was trembling slightly at this moment. Best Director... I should have been braver yesterday.

Xiahou was already bursting with excitement, his voice rising higher and higher: "This year's Best Director goes to the great director from China, Chen Yan! 'Love'!"

The entire audience was shocked. It was this mysterious film crew again. Many people had no idea where this handsome young man had come from.

So far, the production team has already won the Best Actress and Best Director awards, making them the biggest winner of the night.

Congratulations, Chen Yan!

"That's amazing!"

Chen Yan hugged each member of the main creative team around him, straightened his clothes, and then got up and walked towards the Conferred God Platform.

From today onwards, Chen Yan's name will resound throughout the world. He can make commercial films with high box office returns and art films with major awards. Such an all-around director will make people drool!

Chen Yan shook hands and hugged Xiahou. Holding the gleaming Palme d'Or trophy, all his emotions were condensed into a single sentence: "Thank you very much."

In fluent English, Chen Yan expressed his gratitude: "I am incredibly excited and overjoyed to receive this trophy. I thank the Cannes jury for being willing to listen to the voice from the East. I thank my homeland for giving me birth and nurturing me, which has provided me with the foundation and courage for my creative work."

Thank you to everyone in my production team. Together, we poured our love and sweat into creating this profound work, "Love." I also want to thank the little girl who has consistently inspired me; thank you for always being by my side.

Finally, I would like to appeal to everyone to show more care and concern for the elderly in their later years. Thank you!

The media below started frantically pressing the photo button. After all, they wouldn't be so surprised if any director they knew won this award.

The world wouldn't be particularly surprised, but if the winner were a mere 19-year-old, the world would tremble after tonight.

Chen Yan took a picture holding the Best Director award trophy and sent it to Liu Yifei, who was waiting and refusing to sleep.

"I've lived up to your expectations and won the gold leaf! Go back and throw me a celebration! I've also saved a little surprise for you."

Sisi: "Aaaaaaah!!! Chen Yan, you're amazing!!"

"It should be almost 4 a.m. in China. Get some rest. I'll let you touch me when we get back."

Sisi: "It's a raffle trophy! Make sure you say it all!"

Free as the Wind: "Anything's fine, anything's fine. Hahaha!"

Chen Yan was exceptionally spirited tonight, even feeling an urge to confess his feelings. However, after considering the girl's age and his imposing mother-in-law, he decided against it; it was too much of a challenge.

Chen Yan wasn't interested in listening to the jury's grand prize, knowing full well that he wouldn't be awarded two grand prizes in a row.

However, Chen Yan was still taken aback when he heard that the Grand Jury Prize was for "Elephant".

What about Best Picture...?

There were so many unexpected surprises and surprises tonight!

When Lou Ye heard that the Grand Jury Prize wasn't for "Purple Butterfly," he was so excited he wanted to stand up and walk around, but he managed to suppress his excitement.

Zhang Ziyi was also sweating nervously. If "Purple Butterfly" won Best Film in the end, it would definitely be on par with Chen Yan.

The most prestigious award at the entire event was the Palme d'Or, which is why director Chen Kaige received such recognition in the Chinese entertainment industry.

"It's me, it's me!" Lou Ye murmured.

Zhang Ziyi also prayed silently in her heart that even if she didn't win the Best Actress award, it would still be a great honor for the movie she starred in to win the Palme d'Or.

During the Best Film award ceremony, Patrice Schauer and festival president Gilles Jacob went on stage together.

The two joked around on stage in a humorous way, making harmless little jokes.

Then Chairman Gil Jacob suddenly exclaimed, "Luckily, we didn't miss it this time!"

Patrice Scherhout nodded in agreement: "Yes, this film is destined to leave a significant mark on film history."

Patrice Scherhout pulled out a letter and read aloud with Gil Jacob: "Best Picture: Love, Chen Yan."

The moment Chen Yan heard "Love," he froze. He had actually won a double prize: Best Director and Best Film!

Lou Ye was also stunned. Why did he get nothing? This was bullying!

In the past, I wasn't so upset when I only received a nomination, so why am I feeling so bad this time?

Zhang Ziyi stood to the side, not daring to say a word, for fear that she might ignite the powder keg with the wrong words.

Director Lou would definitely explode at the slightest provocation.

Chen Yan went back on stage and hugged Xiahou and Jacob. This time he was obviously much more relaxed than when he won the Best Director award.

He could even crack a couple of jokes: "Am I still sleeping in the hotel right now? Otherwise, why would such a pleasant surprise happen to me three times in a row?"

After Chen Yan finished speaking, the whole audience burst into laughter, and there were even a few cheers and whistles.

At this moment, the atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival truly reached its climax.

Meanwhile, the domestic media stationed in Cannes, France, went crazy. Chen Yan won three Palme d'Or awards, including two top prizes: Best Director and Best Film.

Tonight, media professionals will be up all night because they need to rush to get their stories back home.