Chapter 208: Golden Lion and Silver Lion (Thanks to Wandering Memory for the reward)

Although Tang Wei contributed an extremely wonderful and passionate performance.

But the fact that his acting skills are immature cannot be ignored.

Domestic media are hyping that Tang Wei has a chance to win the title in Venice.

But industry professionals know it clearly.

I'm afraid even Tang Wei himself knows his own worth.

It is possible that she can compete with Hafsia Herzi, the leading actress of the film "Millet and Mullet" for the Best Newcomer Award.

It's wishful thinking to compete with Maggie Cheung and Cate Blanchett for the Best Actress award.

The competition for Best Actor is quite fierce.

In addition to Tony Leung Chiu-wai, there are also Brad Pitt and Carol Frank.

But among these three people, only Liang Chaowei was present.

Lao Mouzi led several judges of the jury to the stage to deliver speeches.

Dressed in a black Zhongshan suit, Zhang Yimou looks like someone who is giving orders.

The praise for the Venice Film Festival made the re-elected president, Macor, smile from ear to ear.

The awards for the short film and Horizon units got off to a good start for Chinese films.

Jia Zhangke's "Useless" won the Horizon Documentary Award.

The intimate gesture of putting aside grudges with Zhang Yimou and laughing it off almost made people forget the verbal battle between Jia Zhangke and Zhang Weiping.

Finally we have arrived at the main competition unit.

"Lust, Caution" took the lead and won the Best Technical Contribution Photography Award!

He truly deserves the title; only Li An can make hand-to-hand combat into an art form that is so realistic that it is hard to tell the difference.

The award ceremony gradually entered its climax.

The first award that touches the hearts of Chinese people is about to be announced.

"The winner of Best Actress is - Maggie Cheung!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the Chinese media and filmmakers at the scene stood up and applauded Zhang Manyu.

The two Infernal Affairs heroes, Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, stood up first and hugged and kissed Maggie Cheung.

"Congratulations, Maggie!" Liu Dehua's voice was full of joy and envy.

"Thank you." Zhang Manyu adjusted her dress, her heart also filled with emotion.

The atmosphere at the scene was like a catalyst, causing her, who had long been calm about the award, to feel emotional.

Liang Chaowei stood on the left of Zhang Manyu, silently opened his arms, and waited for Zhang Manyu with a smile.

Man became a saint and was crowned one of the three major European film queens.

Outside the Film Palace, Chinese movie fans and media watching the live broadcast on the big screen were completely excited.

At this moment, "Thieves" has already started to be released in China, and will be released in various parts of Asia due to time differences.

The news that Zhang Manyu was crowned the best actress in Venice was immediately reported back to China.

It’s a pity that there is no Weibo nowadays, otherwise it would have definitely exploded.

Zhang Manyu stepped onto the stage gracefully.

The acceptance speech has a special flavor.

"I have no regrets getting this lion. Thank you to the director. He is not only a very talented person, but also a special person."

Li Chen also received Liu Dehua's text message as soon as possible.

Zhang Manyu slowly stepped down from the stage.

What she was most concerned about next was whether "Sacred Sacrifice" could suppress it in one piece and capture the Golden Lion.

For the Best Actor award, Tony Leung Chiu-wai lost to Brad Pitt who did not attend.

But there was no sign of disappointment on Mr. Liang's face.

The media and reporters speculated that "Lust, Caution" would either win the Grand Jury Prize or the Gold or Silver Lion.

It's not possible to just win the Best Technology Award.

Then tomorrow, Li An and Zhang Yimou will definitely be on the headlines.

Li An sat in the audience with a calm expression.

The camera was turned to Liang Chaowei and Tang Wei, and there was nothing unusual about the two of them.

"The winners of the Grand Jury Prize are: "I'm Not There" and "Millet and Mullet"

As the award presenter finished his words.

The guests and media at the scene all applauded with different thoughts. The Grand Jury had two winners, Lust, Caution and Pietà, which left two for Best Director and Best Picture.

There should be a "Lust, Caution" at least.

This is the consensus of everyone present.

As usual, the two winning films came up to receive their awards and give their acceptance speeches.

It’s time for the penultimate Best Director award.

The live camera was turned to Li An, and the expression on Li An's face remained unchanged.

He had won the Golden Lion, but Liang Chaowei did not win the award, and he felt a little regretful.

This best director award has become a waste.

"The winner of the Silver Lion Award for Best Director is Ang Lee from Lust, Caution!"

At this point, the domestic media breathed a sigh of relief.

Li An won the Silver Lion for Director and Zhang Manyu won the Silver Lion for Best Actress.

The Grand Jury Prize went unnoticed.

There is only one golden lion left.

But the current situation is even more confusing.

For "Pietà" and "Lust, Caution", anyone could win the Golden Lion.

Because neither of these two films won the Grand Jury Prize.

If either Pietà or Lust, Caution had won the Grand Jury Prize, they would definitely not have won the Golden Lion.

No film has ever won both the Golden Lion and the Grand Jury Prize.

"Brother Hua, I'm a little nervous." Deng Chao whispered.

Liu Dehua laughed and said, "Don't talk about you. As a producer, I am also nervous."

"Yifei asked me to keep the phone on speaker. She and Li Chen must be nervous right now."

Liu Yifei's clear voice came from the phone: "Brother Hua, I don't look nervous at all."

"I was holding the phone and talking to Richard, but it seems to be silent now."

Liu Yifei was on speakerphone and moved closer to Li Chen: "The Golden Lion Award is coming soon, why are you acting like nothing happened?"

Li Chen hugged Miss Liu and walked into the living room and said with a smile: "The golden lion is most likely Li An's."

Miss Liu was puzzled: "Why?"

Li Chen scratched her nose and said, "You also watched Lust, Caution, although you didn't like it."

“But Lust, Caution coincides with the aesthetic tastes of the “lecherous” judges.”

"Among these judges, there are several directors who are determined to uphold the taboos of pornography to the end!"

"Li An can be said to have catered to his needs."

Miss Liu was stunned: "Really?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "It couldn't be more true, but there is still a chance."

"To paraphrase Jiang Wen: Planning is up to me, and success is up to planning."

"It's up to Lao Mouzi!"

Liu Yifei understood and muttered, "People of Director Zhang's generation should be quite conservative."

Li Chen laughed and pinched Miss Liu's cheek: "Well, that makes sense. I'll borrow your good words."

At the Lido Island Cinema Palace, the heart-wrenching moment is finally here.

Lao Mouzi walked onto the stage step by step, with his back slightly hunched.

Lao Mouzi first said a few words: "This lion has been keeping me restless recently. Now I am finally going to send it away. After that, I can finally sleep well."

The Chinese people in the audience did not expect Zhang Yimou to be so humorous.

"The winner of this year's Best Film is - Pietà!"

Deng Chao was stunned, and said in a daze: "Really, really got it."

Inside the movie palace, there were both applause and boos.

But outside the Cinema Palace, there was jubilation.

Compared to Li An, Li Chen, who has the vast mainland market as his backing, is the dream of countless movie fans and media.

Crystal Docks, Los Angeles.

The excited Liu Yifei hung directly on Li Chen and kissed her boyfriend hard several times.

It's like she won an Oscar.
(End of this chapter)