I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 407, A Worthy Opponent?

Window on Asian Cinema

This award is traditionally awarded based on the national stance of the organizers.

It was inevitable.

This is a tradition that has remained unbroken since the award was first established.

Indeed, this tradition has not been broken.

But anyone with eyes can see who the judges really want to give the award to, who the uncrowned king is, and who truly deserves it.

It vividly portrays which person, which movie, and which work it is dedicated to.

at this time.

The backstage area of ​​the Busan International Film Festival was in complete chaos. Various phone calls were being made to Song Shina.

Should we hold them accountable?

Not necessarily.

It's really not that bad.

At the very least, everyone had some doubts about her choice.

Why did she make this choice?

"Film, art, they are tools for making money. Investors, producers, directors, actors, from top to bottom, isn't film art just that for everyone?"

At this moment, Song Shina said softly.

"Many things are understandable. Money is the driving force behind everything, which is normal. I, too, climbed up for fame, fortune, status, and money. But we seem to have forgotten another function of film."

"He can actually record a person's entire life, whether it's good or bad, fictional or real. We all get our senses by peeking into that person's condensed life."

"Silenced tells the story of a marginalized group in a small county town in China, a school, and a brave teacher. We need exciting fictional stories, but we also need reality."

"Our film needs it."

"Li Yun."

At this moment, Xie Qingya, who was in the venue, was no fool either.

I also understand the organizer's intention.

His meaning was actually quite clear.

It is already very clear that it is explaining something.

This film, "Silenced," is an uncrowned window into Asian cinema. Perhaps due to too many off-screen factors, it was unable to receive this award.

But not receiving the award doesn't mean it wasn't his.

This does not mean that the award does not belong to Li Yun.

This is probably what it feels like to be an uncrowned king.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for opening my eyes to the world."

"snort"

Wang Chen's face darkened, and he stormed off the table.

He seemed quite dissatisfied with the praise he received for domestically produced films.

They say it's for art.

In reality, they were just compradors.

At this moment, Xie Qingya gave a faint, mocking laugh.

But at the same time.

They were also looking at Li Yun.

"Director Li, I hope you can give me a little surprise."

At least in Asia.

They can make a name for themselves.

Hopefully, it won't just be Zhang Yimou alone.

Cloud Girl.

It's a strange name used on the Chinese internet.

The matter of Asian Cinema Window is definitely not something that can be easily concealed through internet channels.

Zhang Yimou is not the only filmmaker who can bring honor to the Chinese people and gain international recognition.

It seems there's one more now.

Rumors in the industry suggest he has some mental health issues, but he appears to be a very cheerful and outgoing newcomer director, a top-tier actor, and an excellent actor capable of acting alongside veteran actors.

Meanwhile, Liu Qianqian, who has collaborated with Li Yun many times, naturally became the so-called "Yun Girl".

but.

Many more people also oppose this term.

Liu Qianqian was not made famous by Li Yun; she has the talent to be that way on her own.

It's a mutually beneficial relationship.

Achievements that complement each other.

But no matter how you look at it.

The name "The Crucible" has once again appeared on the Chinese internet.

A good movie that earns foreign exchange.

Films that have gone global.

It became very popular on Douban and Hupu.

Regarding this matter...

It also had an impact on Li Yun.

"Hahaha! Li Zi, you can't imagine how ugly that guy Kim Moo-hyun looked when you won the uncrowned best film award at the Busan International Film Festival. In the end, he was still stubborn, and he still looked like he couldn't believe it."

Jiang Chenggang was extremely pleased with himself this time.

He genuinely felt comfortable and refreshed from the bottom of his heart.

Of course, there's also a degree of shock involved. Going international sounds like a very empty promise.

Jiang Chenggang had never thought about this before.

But now the box office is there too.

Foreign exchange actually earned from exports to other countries.

Moreover, they have also achieved success in winning awards.

In the past, he would never have dared to think of such a thing.

A dual recognition in both commerce and art.

He suddenly understood.

Why didn't Li Yun choose to go to Hollywood?

Perhaps if it were Li Yun.

He really could say that arrogant thing.

It would be a loss if Hollywood didn't see me.

It wasn't that I lost my chance in Hollywood.

Li Yun was the most arrogant person Jiang Chenggang had ever encountered.

He is also the most talented person.

That kind of bewitching, intoxicating talent.

That is the ability that Li Yun possesses.

"It's alright." Li Yun didn't seem to have much of a feeling about it.

No matter how enthusiastic the external reaction is.

How intense.

Li Yun's feeling.

Or perhaps...

This Busan International Film Festival is just one step in that process.

not enough.

That's not enough.

Li Yun felt deeply that this was not enough.

More is needed.

Simply watching Asian films can't satisfy my ultimate desires.

Or perhaps it's because they can't satisfy the ultimate desires of these aspects of their personality.

I need more complex resources to make higher-budget, more ambitious films.

The following October Siege.

There's also the second half of the new Three Kingdoms.

They also have their own original films and completely original screenplays.

However, the Asian Film Festival has one significant advantage: it boosted the popularity of the "Let the Bullets Fly" project.

The movie "Let the Bullets Fly" has a somewhat abstract title from various perspectives, making it seem less straightforward.

Even Jiang Wen, who was once very famous, only became popular in the commercial field after filming "Let the Bullets Fly".

Publicity and promotion are extremely important

The commercial success of "Let the Bullets Fly" wasn't actually that great back then; its value was only gradually discovered as time went on.

The quality is beyond question.

"Let the Bullets Fly" alone is enough to make it a classic for a decade.

Li Yun had no doubt about this.

But what if we couldn't get results at that time?

Then it's nothing at all.

The success of "Let the Bullets Fly" directly impacts the resources available for the film's next project.

Today's Asian Cinema Window is like a booster for the upcoming "Let the Bullets Fly".

Let the hype linger for a while.

at the same time.

Liu Lili also felt very conflicted.

She could never forget how she felt when she saw her daughter's face on that international stage.

It's a feeling of happiness.

A sense of loss.

A sense of pride and a sense of satisfaction.

In short, it is very complicated.

And just as he had hoped, his daughter was on the right path.

But the path they took was completely opposite to their own.

It was completely different from what I had expected.

She did not debut in Hollywood.

It did not rely on any Hollywood influence.

He relied entirely on himself and Li Yun in the country.

This feat has been accomplished.

This is a bit of a slap in the face for Liu Lili, who always says that only by relying on herself, only by having Hollywood and big companies as her backers, can she stand out from the crowd.

And what the two did at this moment.

That points out the error.

Who says people in China can't see this abroad?

Who says that films shot in China can't be shown all over the world?

Li Yun can do it.

That was achieved.

Relying entirely on oneself.

They've made a name for themselves in Asia.

Let them know that there is an insider in China named Li Yun.

A remarkable person in China.

The strange thing is that...

We still don't know which circle he's in.

It seems like he's involved in every circle.

This would have been absolutely impossible in the past.

The current state of affairs in China, with its separate factions in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, characterized by infighting and division, means that the country will forever remain a disorganized mess.

No one had ever been able to fully integrate their resources before.

Hollywood is a monolithic entity.

This is also one of the reasons why Liu Lili is so disillusioned with the current state of the domestic film industry.

Many things are as closed off as in the feudal era.

There is simply no way for them to develop their own art.

Until today, she saw someone.

He resembles Li Yun.

He was telling her.

This person doesn't play by the rules.

He doesn't seem to belong to any particular circle.

Extremely handsome.

If someone wins an international award.

For each circle.

It's a very happy occasion.

They would use his name to promote their own circles, claiming he was the pride of their film industry.

When Li Yun received this uncrowned award in Asia, many people were happy, and Lu Zhengguang was the first among them.

Li Yun is a legitimate member of the Aerospace Force.

It's not too much to ask, let's have a good time.

However, people in Hong Kong's entertainment circle were also happy, and celebrities like Andy Lau felt the same joy and delight.

As an actor.

Both Andy Lau and Tony Leung have won awards at Asian Film Festivals.

But as a director, it seems no one in the Hong Kong film industry has ever received this award.

No.

At most, he might win a New Wave Award.

This year's Asian Cinema Window is clearly meant for Li Yun.

It was only because of some traditional reasons that it could not be given to Li Yun.

This is actually an uncrowned glory.

Previously, the Beijing circle had always been closely connected with Li Yun.

This time, however, he remained silent.

He was unusually quiet.

In the past, when Zhang Yimou won one or two international awards, the outside world would be in an uproar. But this time, it is Li Yun, a newcomer in the film and television industry, who has received such an honor.

They remained so silent.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yimou's side was making a big fuss about it.

He wanted the whole world to know he had been nominated.

But clearly, it was Li Yun who received the greatest honor.

Lee Woon had a full minute of screen time during the Asian Cinema Window segment, and if it weren't for the fact that the organizers were from South Korea, the award would have already gone to him.

This is something every filmmaker knows.

The unspoken rule is that the organizers will prioritize rating works from their own country.

Prioritize rating your own country's score.

This is an unspoken rule that no one would refuse.

If anyone could defy fate...

That definitely needs to be made known to everyone.

As for why...

The Li family understood this perfectly.

"Because he's not in the industry, it's that simple," Li Yuxuan said casually, as he fiddled with the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand.

Give your own evaluation.

Because Li Yun never explicitly stated that he was part of the Beijing elite circle.

So these children of high-ranking officials in Beijing's elite circles...

Therefore, Li Yun was not included in the category of congratulations.

"It's really stupid. Such a promising new director is only involved in his own circle of activities. It's so ridiculous. Don't you think so, brother?"

Li Mo didn't take this seriously.

He just silently watched the Busan International Film Festival recordings over and over again by himself.

That proclaimed the existence of an uncrowned king.

Even the film that won the Asian Film Window award only used a 15-second silhouette, but Li Yun's Crucible was cut out for a full minute.

That was something the entire judging panel agreed on.

If this film, *The Crucible*, were from their own country.

Then the list of Asian Cinema Window would definitely be The Crucible.

Undeniable.

"Alright, brother, if you want to talk to him, I can go in your place." Li Yuxuan teased Li Mo, "After all, my relationship with my nephew should be pretty good, right?"

"No need."

Li Mo turned off the computer at this point.

He said it casually.

"My film promotion is about to begin. This time, his so-called Asian Film Window award will only add some publicity to his new work and won't affect the overall situation."

First-tier cities compete against second-tier cities; low-cost companies compete against high-cost companies.

By all accounts, the advantage is in my hands.

"You know I'm not talking about his achievements in this movie, but his potential. Think about how old he is, how many roles he has played, and how much support he has behind him, yet he has achieved such remarkable results at this time."

At this moment, Li Yuxuan said as if he were very proud.

"Compared to your past achievements, you are now the most talented director in the entire Beijing film circle. But now, your son, whom you abandoned, is showing even greater talent than you. He is no longer your junior."

"Instead, you need to face your opponent squarely and honestly, fight them seriously, and defeat them earnestly."

At this moment.

Li Yuxuan stared intently at his brother.

"Aren't you siding with him? What's in it for you if I get serious?"

"It's precisely because I'm helping him that I think you, brother, are so serious. A sharp sword is forged through tempering, and you're perfect to be your son's whetstone." Li Yuxuan smiled with narrowed eyes: "You being his stepping stone, I think, is just right."

Li Mo found this attitude very annoying.

That kind of open and aboveboard flirting with yourself.

But even Li Mo had to admit it.

Li Yun's strength is definitely not that of a junior, nor is he someone I need to defer to.

He is his own rival in the film market.

A worthy opponent.

His next film, "Let the Bullets Fly," was released in the same period as his movie.

(End of this chapter)