Chapter 933 929 Awards Ceremony

Chapter 933 929.Award Ceremony Part 1

“What’s written on it (30S) is...the time for the acceptance speech?”

In the Mercedes-Benz business car, Liu Zhishi looked at the card that the staff just handed to Xu Xin and asked.

Xu Xin shrugged and spread his hands, indicating that he didn't know either.

Zhong Changyou quickly explained:

"Yes, the guests' acceptance speeches are required to end in 30 seconds as much as possible. After all, it is a live broadcast. The longest award ceremony at the Berlin Film Festival in history is only 1 hour, 34 minutes and less than 35 minutes. So all guests are required to do the same, If someone is delayed, the host will speed up to make up for it.”

"...It's really rigorous."

Liu Zhishi sighed and looked at his "brothers":

"Then you have to think carefully about what you said in your acceptance speech."

As she said that, she turned to look at Xu Xin:

"Are you going to read poetry?"

"Miss you?"

Xu Xin rolled his eyes.

He could actually tell that Shishi's mood was very stable at the moment.

In other words...she already knew that she had no hope of winning. Therefore, the mood is quite indifferent, and he has even begun to "point out the country" from the perspective of a bystander.

But...she should say it or not, but her question actually hit the point.

"Heart of the Sun" received a lot of hits in Berlin.

Although he still maintains a calmness and restraint in his heart, similar to the mentality of "if I win my life, if I lose my life, the film festival will never come again next time", it is inevitable that Xu Xin himself is thinking about it.

Who is the best director?

Or Best Picture?

It can’t be the Jury Prize, right? ...Then this bear is not very convincing.

That award was a consolation prize for second place.

It’s okay not to.

Expansion? The answer is yes.

But, I know my own child well. There were also many audiences and critics at the Berlin Film Festival.

It has withstood the test of the market.

Even if the awards may be over long before the film festival begins...

Therefore, his mentality at the moment is actually similar to everyone else. On the one hand, I am very excited because I have never won this award. There is some fear on the other side...

I don’t know what I’m afraid of…

At this moment, the mobile phone in his arms vibrated.

"Director Wang is here, we are getting ready to leave... Do you want me to help you? We have reached this juncture, and there is nothing to hide."

Seeing this message, Xu Xin thought about it and replied:

"Did you ask?"

"No, I don't dare."

"I dare you if you don't dare?"

"Then...okay. Let nature take its course."

"Um."

After putting away his mobile phone, he held his chin with one hand and looked at the cars lining up in front of him waiting to enter the venue and walk on the red carpet. He said nothing and his eyes were somewhat straight.

…

Xu Xin has also walked a lot of red carpets in recent years.

There is nothing new anymore.

What's more, this is not his "second hometown".

What's more, it's still freezing cold...

After getting off the bus first, Xu Xin raised his arm, put his arm around Liu Zhishi, and helped her walk down.

He ignored Zhang Yi and Duan Yihong in the back, and Zhang Songwen and Xu Xin in the second car didn't look at them either. Instead, they focused their attention on the red carpet.

His wife talked to him about the so-called "falling" of female celebrities. In fact, some people really want to use the fall to make hype, but some people are also because of the carpet problem. Many red carpets in China are actually a bit sloppy outside of the camera. Those carpets that are not fixed will develop wrinkles if people walk on them too much.

Those kind of pleats are the reason why people fall easily.

Regardless of whether Shishi wanted to hype it up or not, if she really fell down, it would be a shame to be sent abroad.

After sweeping around and finding that there was nothing wrong with the carpet, he said to Liu Zhishi:

"You can hold me while I walk, so I don't fall."

What she was wearing today was a pair of stiletto high heels. Although they were not as high as Hentian, they were still not as low.

After hearing this, Liu Zhishi nodded slightly and pouted at him:

"Who's in front of you?"

"have no idea."

Xu Xin, who was busy promoting things this time and hadn't watched a single movie at all, shook his head.

"I haven't watched a single movie, so I might as well be you two."

"Hey~"

Liu Zhishi chuckled:

"I was chatting with Mimi today, and I said that if you don't watch this movie, it means that all the movies are not as good as you. A proper way to win mentally!"

"..."

Xu Xin glanced at her and thought, "You are getting more and more naughty."

Sooner or later, one day I will let you see the majesty of our Director Xu!

After waiting for a while, Zhong Changyou got a prompt:

"Director Xu, it's our turn."

"Well, let's go."

He pouted at the others and walked towards the star-studded red carpet.

And when he appeared on the red carpet, he heard a German voice coming from the loudspeaker, and soon switched to English:

“The crew of ‘The End of the Road’.”

"Oh~~~~~~"

In an instant, cheers sounded from both sides of the red carpet.

It's not particularly loud, but...

enough.

Because Xu Xin heard:

"Hey! Xu Gou! Here, here!"

Almost like a repertoire, Xu Xin glanced at the group of Asian faces holding mobile phones facing this direction, and sighed helplessly in his heart.

What can be done?

Just say hello.

Everyone called "Xu Gou".

What does it mean?

It means they are one of us.

It's a pity that his wife is not with him, otherwise he would like to hear how these people praised his wife and stepped on him.

He waved his hand first, and then walked forward step by step with Liu Zhishi in the flashing lights. After passing the area where the reporters were most concentrated, he walked towards those people.

The autograph board was stretched out, and he had to give it to a few people.

The director took the lead, and the others naturally followed.

Several actors came over.

"Xu Gou, Xu Gou, sign one! My girlfriend likes you very much!"

This guy is from Northeast China.

And...

"Good taste!"

Xu Xin responded and quickly signed for this guy.

Then he heard another sentence:

"Director Xu, you will definitely win the award! I am very good at talking! I have been blessed!"

"..."

"..."

"..."

Everyone was stunned and looked at the girl with glasses.

The girl was not stage-frightened, but nodded vigorously:

"Yeah! Really! Believe me!"

After she finished speaking, the others seemed to react, and all of a sudden, blessings came out:

"This year's film is unbeatable! It will definitely win an award!"

"The movie is so good!"

"That's right! I dragged my classmates to watch it, and everyone said it was great!"

"You are the best director! Mimi is the best actress! Duan Yihong is the best actor! You will definitely be able to do it!"

"And Zhang Yi!"

"Uh... everyone can win the best actor!"

Perhaps because they felt that it would be a bit unreasonable not to congratulate everyone else, these people quickly made up for it.

Xu Xin smiled and nodded:

"Okay, thank you for your blessings! If I really win the award, I will definitely thank you in my acceptance speech, okay?"

"Okay!!!!"

With everyone's unanimous response, Xu Xin smiled and waved his hand:

"Then it's a deal!"

Returning to the red carpet with everyone's full blessings, Liu Zhishi said as she walked:

"I'm actually quite good at talking..."

"No, you're not."

Xu Xin quickly stopped her unrealistic idea.

Why are you putting up a flag for no reason...

Then he came to the autograph wall, found an empty space and signed his name casually, and was pulled by the host.

"Xu, &%￥ # "

Xu Xin subconsciously asked for help from the translator next to him.

The translator asked in English:

"Xu, what awards do you want to get tonight?"

"No, this is my first time in Berlin. Every movie has the opportunity to win an award, and our opportunities are equal."

Xu Xin replied very carelessly.

After the translation was given to the host, the host mumbled something.

"He said he hopes you can get the award you want. Although this is your first time in Berlin, this can be your lucky place."

"Okay, thank you, friend."

Xu Xin smiled and shook hands with the host. After a hug, the host did not intend to interview other people and motioned everyone to go directly to the photo area.

Standing in front of the photo area, smiling.

In fact, Xu Xin could not see anything clearly.

The flash was so bright that his eyes were dazzled.

After the last part of the red carpet, they went directly to the backstage.

It was warmer immediately.

I found my seat according to the map.

Berlinale Palast is the award ceremony venue, and the color of the entire award ceremony is quite festive, all bright red.

After sitting in his seat, he took out his mobile phone to confirm that the phone was set to silent, and sent a message to his wife:

"We are already in."

Yang Mi replied quickly:

"We are queuing."

"Okay."

A moment.

"Haha, there is a group of cute international students. One girl told me that she had been blessed and just gave you her blessing. She also said that you promised that if you really won the award, you would mention them in your acceptance speech."

Hearing this, Xu Xin knew that she must have finished the photo session.

Subconsciously turned his head to look back.

Although the staff in Berlin were very strict, for some reason, "The Grandmaster" was not next to "The Burning Sun" this time.

The couple was destined not to be together.

After waiting for less than a minute, Xu Xin saw the sunglasses king leading the way into the backstage.

He was followed by his wife.

The two sat in the middle area closer to the stage, while "The Burning Sun" was on the left side of the stage. However, everyone was not there yet, so there was no need to sit so straight.

Xu Xin stood up to greet him, and seeing him stand up, others also stood up.

But Wang Jiawei's treatment was obviously higher than theirs, and the staff personally led him to the crew of "The Grandmaster".

After knowing her seat, Yang Mi went straight here.

Xu Xin and the others also came to the aisle from their seats.

Liang Chaowei, Zhang Zhen, and Zhang Jin also came over.

But Wong Kar-wai didn't come.

Because he was stopped by several other foreigners.

He seemed very familiar.

"Director Xu."

Hearing Liang Chaowei's words, Xu Xin smiled and responded:

"Teacher Liang."

"The movie is great~"

"Haha, thank you~"

After a few pleasantries, Wang Jiawei also came over.

"Director Xu."

"Director Wang."

"When we walked the red carpet just now, Mimi told you, didn't she? Did she tell you what those foreign students said?"

Xu Xin didn't react at first, and said with a smile:

"She told me, and I said that if I really won the award, I would thank them in my acceptance speech."

Hearing this, Wang Jiawei smiled and said:

"Then you have to prepare well, 30 seconds is still quite tight."

"..."

"..."

"..."

Now, don't talk about Xu Xin or the crew of "The Sun Shines on the Heart".

Including Liang Chaowei and others were stunned.

This...

After Xu Xin reacted, the smile on his face became three points brighter.

"Haha, it seems that the girl's mouth is really smart, and I have to prepare well later."

"Yeah. I heard from Mimi that you plan to go back tomorrow?"

Wang Jiawei directly revealed the topic.

"Yes, the child is still at home. These days, he cries every day when he video chats with him..."

After chatting with him for a few words, someone came over to greet Wang Jiawei.

Just at this critical moment, Xu Xin said:

"Then Director Wang, you go ahead and do your work."

"Okay, OK. We'll talk after the ceremony."

"Okay."

After taking the people from "The Burning Sun" back to their seats and sitting down, everyone, including Zhong Changyou, fell silent.

In fact, Wang Jiawei didn't really say anything.

After all, the award ceremony had already reached this critical moment.

It can almost be said that the overall situation has been decided.

What's more, they didn't mention names, or directly tell you "You won the XX award this time, get ready" and so on.

But the art of language is sometimes like this.

A simple chat revealed enough information.

Everyone realized one thing.

That is...

"The Burning Sun" really won an award.

But what award it won, no one knows.

Best actor? Best actress? Best director? Best film?

None of them are clear.

But... everyone is unconsciously thinking about it.

Director Wang... said that specifically to Director Xu. Does it mean... Director Xu can at least win an award?

Then... what about us?

Xu Xin was also thinking.

What award did he win?

What about others?

Did they win awards?

Doubts arose from the bottom of his heart, making him suddenly a little anxious.

But soon, with a deep breath, the anxiety disappeared.

He looked at the time...

Anyway, it was about to start, and the fragrance was already smelled... But what was stewed in the pot, so he would wait until the lid was opened... and then he would see.

He took out his mobile phone and took a look.

There was no message.

He subconsciously looked in the direction of his wife.

His wife sat as steady as a mountain.

Obviously, she knew it best.

At this time, any words of communication were pale.

Just wait quietly, that's all.

...

In the "long" wait, finally, at 8 pm Berlin time, 4 am China time.

The 63rd Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear Award Ceremony was held grandly.

The host was the famous German actress Alexandra Maria Lana. Many people may not be familiar with this name, but when Xu Xin saw this actress, he knew who she was.

Coincidentally, Yang Mi, who has been particularly fond of making jokes about hell since coming to Berlin, dragged him to watch the 2005 Oscar-winning foreign language film "Downfall" last night. She played Hitler's secretary in the film.

But Xu Xin was still unfamiliar with her other resume.

But from the moment she took the stage, it meant that the award ceremony had begun.

At this time, he felt the somewhat uneasy breathing of Zhang Yi next to him.

A normal person's deep breath is: Hu~~~~~~

But for him, it became: Hu~~.~~.~

Very shaking.

It was like being very nervous.

Xu Xin glanced at him, looked at his straight-up appearance, and whispered:

"Relax, it's more than an hour."

"Uh..."

After reacting, Zhang Yi nodded slightly, but his sitting posture did not change much.

Actually, it is understandable.

Because he is also one of the candidates for the Best Actor selected by film critics.

Many film critics favor him and think that he is also one of the most favorable competitors for this year's Berlin Best Actor.

The start of the ceremony means that he is one step closer to the "verdict".

He is naturally nervous.

But Wang Qianyuan on his right is much calmer.

This guy has a Tokyo Best Actor in his hand, which is also 9A. It may not be as good as the three major ones, but at least in Asia, the Tokyo Film Festival Best Actor has a lot of gold content.

So his expression is indifferent at this moment... or he can't understand German and English at all.

As for Duan Yihong next to him... Old Duan is similar.

There is no expression on his face, staring at the stage, and I don't know what he is thinking.

After taking in the eyes of these people, Xu Xin turned his head and glanced at Shishi.

I found that this sister was covering her mouth with her hand and yawning.

The corner of his mouth twitched...

Okay.

The old saying goes that if you don't have desires, you will be strong, and it really doesn't lie at all.

He remained silent, his eyes fixed on the "Hitler's secretary" on the stage.

From the simultaneous interpretation on the scene, she was reviewing the history of the Berlin Film Festival. However...Xu Xin only heard the English from 1950, as if that period of history did not exist.

After reviewing the history, the simultaneous interpretation said:

"Next, please enjoy the piano music brought to us by the great piano artist Lang Lang."

Xu Xin did not understand who that person was, but knew that it was time to applaud.

So, the whole audience applauded.

The lights gradually dimmed.

A beautiful piano melody sounded.

Lang Lang, who was a bitch in front of people but worse than pigs and dogs behind people, appeared in front of Xu Xin, who was particularly jealous.

…

After Lang Lang finished a piano solo, accompanied by applause, his departure also heralded the official start of the film festival awards ceremony.

There is no award in the Panorama Unit of the Berlin Film Festival. Most of all awards come from the main competition unit, except for a Golden Bear and a Silver Bear in the Short Film Unit, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Debut Award.

The first award was the Lifetime Achievement Award, which was given to a director named Claude Lanzmann in English.

A very old man.

Xu Xin applauded politely, but unfortunately he didn't know anything about this director who won the Lifetime Achievement Award.

However, it can be seen that the entire film festival attaches great importance to this director. The audience gave a total of 5 applause to this old man who looked quite old.

Then came the short film award.

But there was only an award, no speech.

Just like Cannes.

You are told that you won the award, but the short film cannot go on stage to give a speech.

It just received a round of applause.

After the short film unit ended, the two awards that belonged to the main competition unit but were selected from the films that met the first film qualification were also awarded quickly.

The atmosphere on the scene was a mixture of German and English, which made him a little confused.

Moreover, the three major European awards have the same rhythm... or the "6A" award ceremony follows the process of the European 3A. Except for the opening piano music, there was no pause in the middle. There were no interludes, singing and dancing performances. Every winner of the previous session appeared, presented the award, went on stage to give a speech, left the stage, and applauded... It was the same rhythm.

Relatively speaking... To put it in a good way, it was for the purity of the film. But to put it in a bad way, it really didn't make much sense.

The people in the audience only had one function, which was to applaud.

There was even no audience at this show. There were only filmmakers and the media.

And the reason why he was so worried was that the guy who was doing the simultaneous interpretation today... I don't know if he had a cold or the sound effects on his side were not good. He couldn't hear clearly. It was troublesome to convert English to Chinese, so he had to pay special attention to listen.

However, soon the first award related to him appeared.

Silver Bear Award for Outstanding Artistic Contribution (Photography).

Although it was not yet time to show the editing clips and give the list of winners, Xu Xin clearly saw the names of several photographers on the screen behind.

There were Aziz Zhambabiyev, the photographer of "Harmony Course", and Lias Sandlin, the photographer of "Promised Land".

And... Philippe Lesue, the photographer of "The Grandmaster".

The final winner was… Philippe Le Sue.

The bald guy walked onto the stage with a smile on his face and began to give his acceptance speech.

At this time, Xu Xin heard Liu Zhishi’s words:

“What’s the next award?”

Before Liu Zhishi finished speaking, he saw Zhong Changyou half-leaning out and said to this side:

“It’s the Best Actor award.”

Instantly, several people, including Zhou Yiwei, sat up subconsciously.

After giving his acceptance speech, Philippe Le Sue held up the silver bear and walked off the stage.

Then, the winner of the Best Actor award in the previous session, Mikkel Falsgaard, the Best Actor of “A Royal Affair”, walked onto the stage with a card in his hand.

Look at it, I don’t know whether to complain or think he’s pragmatic.

He even saved the envelope.

This guy is quite legendary.

“A Royal Affair” is his first movie in his life.

And with this debut work, he was directly awarded the Best Actor award in Berlin.

It’s also a myth.

After the guy came on stage, he said something briefly. Several people didn't understand him. But when they saw him pick up the envelope, they all subconsciously became nervous.

Then, the shortlisted trailers of several actors began to appear on the big screen.

Nazif Mujichi, the male lead of "A Page of Life", and Paul Rudd, the male lead of "Prince Avalanche".

And...

When Xin Xiaofeng, played by Zhang Yi, and Yi Guchun, played by Duan Yihong, appeared in the trailer at the same time, Xu Xin's heart suddenly sank...

He thought... at least Wang Qianyuan should be added.

Zhou Yiwei can be ignored.

But...

Are these two people the only ones?

He subconsciously looked at Zhang Yi next to him.

But he found... this guy's cheeks were almost stiff.

He stared at the stage without blinking.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and heard Mikkel Falsgaard look down at the card in his hand and read in a not-so-standard pronunciation:

"Dead End - Zaan Yi, Duan, Yi ONG."

"Hua La La..."

The other three clips shrank instantly, revealing clips of Xin Xiaofeng and Yi Guchun.

Applause broke out immediately.

Zhong Changyou stood up first, just like in Venice, he raised his hands high, as if he had "won".

Then came Liu Zhishi and Zhang Songwen.

Then, there is Wang Qianyuan.

And Monday Wei, who got up last.

But then Xu Xin stood up belatedly, applauded Zhang Yi and Duan Yihong, and pulled Zhang Yi up.

"Stop being stunned, you won the prize!"

He patted Zhang Yi's back hard twice and watched as the buddy's eyes gradually changed from hazy to clear.

at last……

Suddenly, he hugged Xu Xin directly.

Under the gaze of the entire audience, the man who was usually associated with being low-key and restrained was looking at Xu Xin's face with a "bah" sound at this moment.

Liu Zhishi's eyes widened when he saw it.

"!"

Xu Xin was also confused.

Then I saw this guy’s lips trembling...

He was stunned for a moment...and then reacted.

This time, he patted his shoulder very gently:

"Congratulations. Go ahead and remember, 30 seconds."

"..."

Zhang Yi's mouth was still trembling.

It seemed like I couldn't even speak.

He could only nod vigorously and walked out of his seat.

However, he did not go directly, but waited for Duan Yihong.

Duan Yihong looked much calmer.

Just now, Zhang Yi hugged Xu Xin, and he was ravaged by Wang Qianyuan.

When he came to Xu Xin, he was still smiling, and after giving Xu Xin a big hug, he at least knew how to talk.

He said in Xu Xin's ear:

"Director Xu...thank you!"

"No, it's me who should thank you. Go ahead, Lao Duan, and enjoy the moment that belongs to both of you!"

Xu Xin sent his own blessings from the bottom of his heart.

In Berlin, eggs with double yolks are not unusual.

Moreover, the reputation of "Heart of the Burning Sun" is here.

Regarding the interpretations of these two people in the movie, they are both peers, and everyone knows it.

them……

Deserved!

Just like that, amid applause, the two stepped onto the stage step by step.

After sitting down, Xu Xin was about to applaud when Liu Zhishi suddenly grabbed his hand.

I have to admit, Shishi’s hands are very soft.

Still a little cold.

But her words were much warmer:

"Xu Xin! Really! You are so damn great!"

After saying that, she grabbed Xu Xin's hand and shook it.

Very hard.

It's a tight squeeze.

Even his joints hurt from the shaking.

But looking at her bulging red bloodshot eyes...

After Xu Xin was stunned for a moment, he smiled slightly and held her hand.

“This is a joint effort by all of us.”

"Um!"

Liu Zhishi nodded vigorously and then let go of Xu Xin's hand, but did not forget to add:

"Then you are the best too! It's really... awesome!!!"

"...ha~"

Xu Xin smiled and turned to look at Wang Qianyuan.

There were two empty seats in between, and he stretched out his hand.

But instead of shaking hands, he raised his palms.

Seeing this, Wang Qianyuan laughed and greeted him with a slap.

"Snapped!"

After a crisp sound, he turned around and reached out to Zhou Yiwei.

Zhou Weiwei also smiled and clapped his hands.

Passed one to another, finally reaching Zhong Changyou.

Compared with Liu Zhishi's exposed emotions, men's emotions don't require so many words.

A high five.

it is more than words.

Xu Xin, who was sitting next to the two empty chairs, watched Zhang Yi and Duan Yihong take over the two silver bears respectively as the applause died down...

Deep down in his heart, he suddenly sighed for no reason.

"well……"

He really thought... Wang Qianyuan could also get one.

Pity.

What a shame.

However, this regret did not last long.

Because he heard Shishi’s words:

"Isn't it... that Mimi will be next?"

"..."

Xu Xin's mouth twitched.

Fine.

The blow that I thought blocked the flag-planting on the red carpet just now turned out to be a boomerang.

Subconsciously, he looked in the direction of his wife.

Unfortunately, due to the angle, only the back of my wife can be seen.

Ask on your cell phone?

As soon as the idea came up, he killed it.

How is the performance of "Gong Er"?

He knew what was going on.

Just wait for the results.

Let’s see whether we will continue to regret it or whether we will... complete our merits.

After thinking about it, the two chapters were put together. Otherwise it will feel incoherent. Forgive me. Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long. In addition, I recommend a book, Huayu Wen, which you can read~