Chapter 802 802 The Small Town of Cannes
In 1834, the British Lord Henry Peter Brougham (Henry. Peter. Brougham) passed the French Riviera in southern France to Italy for a holiday, but unfortunately encountered a cholera epidemic that led to a border blockade, and could only stay in Cannes, a small fishing village at the foot of the Alps ( Cannes). During his stay, Lord Brougham accidentally discovered that the climate here is pleasant and the sun is shining.
The sparkling sea is full of blue that is more thrilling than the sky. It hugs this small fishing village like a sapphire. The small village built on the mountain is surrounded by lush rolling mountains, with layers of emerald green and blue. The simple fishing village that opened up has a kind of coziness and leisure that is indisputable from the world.
So Lord Brougham decided to build his own villa here. His decision aroused widespread curiosity among the upper classes in Europe, Victor Hugo, Pablo Picasso, and even Queen Victoria of England came here. Since then, Cannes has become the first choice for European winter vacations because of its pleasant aftermath. High-class people from all over Europe compete with each other in Cannes and gradually develop this small fishing village into a holiday destination.
But what really makes Cannes famous in the world is the Cannes Film Festival founded in 1939. This film festival, together with the Venice Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival, is known as the three major international film festivals in Europe, and it is also the most authoritative in the world. The film festival, which complements the Oscars, has become one of the highest honors in the film industry.
The Palme d'Or in Cannes, the Golden Lion in Venice, and the Golden Bear in Berlin are also known as film grand slams. There are only a handful of directors who have been recognized by such supreme awards and grand slams in more than half a century of film history. Three, namely France's Henry - Georges - Clouzot (Henri. Georges. Clouzot), Italy's Michelangelo - Antonioni (Michelangelo. Antonioni), the United States Robert - Altman.
If it is strictly calculated, in fact, only the last two directors have completed the Grand Slam, because when Henry-George Clouzot won the highest award in Cannes, he won the Golden Duck Award, which was not called the Palme d’Or at that time, so In some lists, the French suspense master, who is regarded as Alfred Hitchcock's biggest rival, will also be excluded.
In addition to the grand slam of the highest award that the director can win, the acting grand slams of the three major film festivals in Cannes, Venice and Berlin also have a supreme status. There are only three acting grand slam winners in the long film history. Two winners and one queen, Jack Lemmon and Sean Penn from the United States, and Juliette Binoche from France.
Although it is said that the success and greatness of filmmakers cannot be measured by awards, it is indeed difficult to achieve the grand slam of the three major film festivals. The main reason is that the value orientations of the three major film festivals are very different. To be successful in different film festivals at the same time means to be able to perform brilliantly in different types of films, and also to have the luck to win awards. Only three actor grand slams and three top award grand slams were born.
It is worth mentioning that Jack Lemmon, Sean Penn and Juliet Binoche are also Oscar winners. Both actors are one of the most successful actors in Oscar history, while Juliet is one of the most successful actors in Oscar history. Relying on "The English Patient (The. English. Patient)" got a best supporting actress statuette. But the three grand slam winners, the top prize, have none at the Oscars.
This is also the reason why people habitually distinguish the three major European film festivals from the Oscars. The three major European film festivals are more literary, while the Oscars are more commercial; the three major European film festivals open their arms to films from all over the world, but the Oscars are only Film awards in the United States - films from other countries can often only compete for the best foreign language film; the three major European film festivals will recognize all kinds of actors, but above the Oscars, American actors often occupy some seemingly non-existent Advantage.
This can be seen from the Grand Slam winners. The three Grand Slam winners of the highest award are French, Italian and American. The only American is still a master who is not recognized by the Oscars; Two of the acting grand slam winners are American - so they also won at the Oscars, and one is French.
The pivotal position of the North American film market on a global scale also gives the Oscars such a strong confidence; on the contrary, the three major European film festivals, because of their insistence on art, have become less and less concerned. Entering the 21st century, they have to Bow down to business and compromise with the United States. In the field of film, the balance between art and business is often the latter prevails, and it has to be said that it is a kind of sadness.
Of course, no matter what, the status of the three major European film festivals is undeniable, and they have always occupied an unshakable position in the history book of film development, and European films have contributed countless humanities to this art. Legacy, admirable.
The Cannes Film Festival is the most business-minded among the three major film festivals in Europe, which also makes their international influence the most powerful. In terms of qualifications, Cannes is no better than Venice, the first official film festival in film history, and professional Cannes is no better than every year. Berlin opened in a solemn atmosphere in February, but Cannes played the title of "Sea, Beauty, Sun (Sea. Sex. Sun)" in its early years, won the reputation of "3S Film Festival", and Holding the film festival into a big carnival party will open the door to the American film market. The correct positioning also makes Cannes stand out among the three major film festivals in Europe and establish its own unique image.
Maybe it's not the most professional, maybe it's not the most authoritative, maybe it's not the most artistic, but it must be the most eye-catching, it must have the most noisy topic effect, and it must be the easiest and most enjoyable for the audience.
This also makes more and more top works flock to the Cannes Film Festival every year-because extensive influence means an increased chance of being favored by distributors, and it also means far-reaching social influence, and finally a The virtuous circle makes Cannes lively and wonderful every year.
The same is true this year.
The 47th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in early summer. After last year's "Farewell My Concubine" and "Farewell to the Piano" won the Palme d'Or, this year's Cannes ushered in another masterpiece. wave.
Giuseppe. Tornatore, the Italian director who shot the classic masterpiece "Nuobo. Cinema. Paradiso", is here with his new work "A. Pire. Formality". Cannes; "La. Reine. Margot", which has created countless topics during the preparation period, was led by the French goddess Isabelle. Adjani and also came to Cannes.
In addition, Krzysztof - Kieslowski (Krzysztof. Kieslowski) directed "Red (Trois. Couleurs: Rouge)", Yang. "The Age of Independence" directed by Dechang, Zhang. art. "Alive" directed by Mou, etc., also appeared on the list of works in the competition unit.
It can be said that the film festival has not yet been unveiled, but it has already caused countless discussions. Journalists from all over the world have also gathered in the small city of Cannes, and thousands of film lovers have flocked to this city like a tide. With less than 20 square kilometers of land, it is conceivable that in the next 12 days, Cannes will become a city that never sleeps.
On May 13, Hugo left Los Angeles by plane for Cannes, because "Pulp Fiction" was also shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival.
This is the second time that Hugo has left the United States after crossing the border. The first time was to go to Poland to film "Schindler's List", but this time the purpose of the trip was more relaxed. To participate in the Cannes Film Festival, in Hugo's view, It's vacation, it's carnival.
Cannes, with only 50,000 permanent residents, should be an uncontested paradise with sunrise and sunset, according to common sense, but in fact it is not the case. Cannes is different from the leisure and comfort of other Côte d'Azur regions. Although it also has a blue and charming coastline and palm trees scattered under the bright sun, Cannes is more like a social queen in its prime. The annual festivals last from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, such as the Acacia Festival, Film Festival, International Regatta Festival, International Music and Record Festival, Mimosa Festival... Arriving at this town at any time of the year, you can always smell the carnival under the golden sunshine on the streets.
The azure coastline, lush palm groves, bright sunshine, white and crystal-clear beaches, tree-lined olive groves... Cannes is the most moving gem on the blue Mediterranean coast, attracting countless tourists to come here to experience Have a lively vacation.
Therefore, even if there are only 50,000 permanent residents in the small town, the continuous flow of people can still make this small town full of vitality.
After flying from Los Angeles to Paris, Hugo didn't have time to see the most romantic city in the world. He immediately transferred to Nice, and finally took the airport bus from Nice to Cannes. All the way, Hugo handed over everything to Joseph and Samora who were accompanying him, and slept drowsily to his destination.
When I arrived in Cannes, it was already two in the morning on the 15th. The car walks along the intricate streets and alleys of Cannes. The messy streets make it almost impossible to tell the direction, but there will be scenery at every turn. The blue sea at the end of the alley is sparkling, reflecting the moonlight and the bright shore all the way. The elegant buildings and modern high-rise buildings are staggered, the green green belt cuts the town into different squares, and the palm trees that penetrate the street lights blockade seem like tall giants guarding the town tightly. .
The tranquility of the late night was mixed with sporadic noisy human voices, and the air of night as cool as water floated the carnival atmosphere left over from the daytime, which even more brought out the silence of the night. There are tents on the beach, young people with luggage on the side of the road, the sound of singing at the entrance of the hotel, the fanatical movie fans watching the midnight broadcast at the entrance of the cinema... In this town of only 50,000 people, even at two o'clock in the middle of the night, The atmosphere of the Cannes Film Festival can still be clearly felt, and the contrasted silence at night also allows people to see the pomp of the daytime through the hazy light.