Chapter 386: Don't Let the Movie Die
David Jiang walked onto the stage and came to Catherine Deneuve, still with a dream-like sense of unreality. This is not the actor of the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, but the actor of the Cannes Film Festival! Don't say that no one in Xiangjiang has won it, Dongying films are so strong, they have won so many awards in the three major film festivals, and no one has won the best actor in Cannes, but I really got it!
David Jiang felt that there were magpies singing in his ears, and everything in front of him was plated with a layer of dreamy color. It was a feeling that was hard to describe in words, and he couldn't help but think of an old poem. In the past, it was not enough to boast, but now there is no end to debauchery. The spring breeze is proud, and you can see all the Chang'an flowers in one day.
Catherine Deneuve gave David Jiang a hug and handed him the award certificate. Now at the Cannes Film Festival, only the Palme d'Or has a trophy, and the other awards have no trophies, only certificates. The award certificate is rolled into a cylinder and tied with a red ribbon, which has a bit of a Chinese style.
Catherine Deneuve smiled and complimented: "I like "Cold" very much, you performed so well in the movie, I hope to have the opportunity to work with you." ”
Although David Jiang is famous for acting in martial arts films and belongs to kung fu stars in the hearts of the public, his heart is more literary and artistic, he prefers European art films, and he also admires Catherine Deneuve very much. He said very politely, "Thank you, Lady Deneuve. I'm a fan of yours. I would also like to be able to work with you if possible. ”
Catherine Deneuve smiled and gave up her position, this time the stage belongs to David Jiang at this moment.
David Jiang stood in front of the microphone, looking at the black head at the scene, feeling his heart fluctuating and indescribably excited. He took a deep breath, calmed his fluctuating heart, and said in a slightly trembling voice: "I can't believe it, I feel like I'm in a dream." My mind is blank right now, and I don't know what to say. First of all, I would like to thank the jury for awarding this award to me. Secondly, I would like to thank Ms. Xia Meng, Miss Wang Mingquan, and all the staff of the crew. Thanks to my family, without their support, I wouldn't have been able to put on a show. ”
Xu Wangqiu complained with a smile below: "You don't even thank me! It's too much!"
Jiang Dawei continued: "Director Xu Wangqiu has said just now that our film did not pass the review of the Electrical Inspection Department and was banned from being released. Today we won two awards, which is enough to prove that our film is very good. I hope that the Electrical Inspection Department can re-examine it, so that "Cold" can meet the audience in Hong Kong as soon as possible. ”
David Jiang paused, looked at Xu Wangqiu below, and said sincerely: "Finally, I would like to thank Director Xu Wangqiu, thank him for handing over this role to me, and thank Director Xu Wangqiu for his guidance to me, without him I would not have been able to play to this extent." For me, you are the best director, and I really see what the perfect combination of art and business is, and I hope to continue to work with you, thank you very much. Thank you!"
Xu Wangqiu in the audience said triumphantly: "It's almost the same!"
Xia Meng and Wang Ming all laughed, when Xu Wangqiu came to the stage to accept the award for Zhang Yimou, he said two words to praise himself, and Jiang David complained below, saying that Xu Wangqiu was thick-skinned. When he came to the stage to accept the award, he said that it was even more exaggerated than Xu Wangqiu's coming to power, which made people feel numb.
Although Jiang David's words sounded a little numb, they were indeed his heartfelt words. cooperating with Xu Wangqiu not only gave him a good role and won him the Cannes Best Actor, but more importantly, under Xu Wangqiu's high standards and strict requirements, his performance broke through the bottleneck and entered a new realm. In the past, there were many roles that he couldn't play or control, but now he is confident that he can complete them. For Xu Wangqiu, he is grateful from the bottom of his heart.
David Jiang bowed deeply to the guests and the audience, and walked to the stage with full joy. In the past few years, his development has not been smooth, and he has become a little outdated in Xiangjiang, so he has to start acting in TV series. Holding the award certificate of the Cannes actor at the scene, he had the confidence to tell the Xiangjiang film industry that I, Jiang David, are back and back with the honor of the Cannes actor!
Next up was the Jury Prize, which was presented to the President of the Jury, Dirk Bogard.
Dirk Bogard said a few words and then announced: "The winner of the Grand Jury Prize is "Paris, Texas"!"
Hearing that his film won the Grand Jury Prize, the crew of "Paris, Texas" cheered in unison, and then hugged each other tightly, looking very excited. This year's Cannes Film Festival is a big year, and there are so many good movies. To be able to win the Grand Jury Prize, in their opinion, is already a huge affirmation.
Xu Wangqiu looked at Wimvandes and Natasha Kinski who hugged and celebrated, and felt a little sorry for them, originally this Palme d'Or was theirs, but his own butterfly instigated their Palme d'Or away. But the thought flashed through me and vanished in an instant. The loss of the Palme d'Or may have been a misfortune for Wimwenders, but it was a blessing for the film, which has added the masterpiece "Psycho" to the cinematic world.
Xu Wangqiu smiled and stretched out his right hand to Wimwenders: "Congratulations on winning the Grand Jury Prize!"
Wimvanders shook Xu Wangqiu's hand with a smile: "Thank you!"
After Wimvanders took the stage to accept the award, the festival's president, Favre Lebret, took to the stage. Normally, he would not present the award in person, but this year is a special situation, as it is the last time he will serve as the president of the festival. It is undoubtedly the most appropriate for him to personally present the Palme d'Or.
Favre Lebret came to the stage and briefly talked about the selection of the Palme d'Or, there are a lot of good films at this Cannes Film Festival, and there are many films that are eligible to win awards.
Favre Le Brey did not open the envelope and announced directly: "The winner of the Palme d'Or is 'Psycho'!"
Although this result was expected by everyone, the whole Lumière Room was still boiling when I heard that it was really Truffaut's film "The Psycho" that won the Palme d'Or.
All the guests and the audience stood up and clapped their hands vigorously. The applause, from small to large, quickly gathered together. In a very short period of time, the applause of the scene was like a tsunami, engulfing the entire movie palace.
Xu Wangqiu also stood up and applauded vigorously at Truffaut not far away. Last year Godard won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and this year Truffaut won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. The two standard-bearers of the New Wave have been affirmed by the film festival one after another, which is a blessing for the film. It's just that Godard can continue to shoot and shoot for more than 40 years, and Tru is leaving, which is really a pity.
Fanny Ardan's eyes turned red when she heard that "Psycho" had won the Palme d'Or. She said, "Honey, you've won a prize," and hugged Truffaut hard. Truffaut was undoubtedly happy to win the Palme d'Or, but she was not happy at all. She loved this man so much, and she was about to say goodbye to this man forever.
Truffaut smiled and patted Fanny Aldan and said softly, "Fanny, please push me onto the stage." ”
Fanny Ardan wiped her eyes, stood up, and pushed Truffaut onto the stage.
The audience standing in both parts of the aisle applauded and shouted Truffaut's name, and some people kept sending blessings. Truffaut smiled and waved softly to the guests and spectators around him, like a general reviewing his troops. After receiving the response, the spectators on both sides of the aisle applauded even harder and shouted Truffaut's name even harder: "François, François!"
Fanny Ardan thrust Truffaut to the center of the stage and in front of Favre Lebre. Favre Lebret bent down with a smile on his face, gave Truffaut a hug, and then handed Truffaut the Palme d'Or: "This Palme d'Or is what you deserve, and when 'Four Hundred Blows' arrived in Cannes, it should have been given to you." Before I retire, I was lucky to be able to present the Palme d'Or to you in person. ”
Truffaut laughed: "I don't have any regrets about getting the Palme d'Or before I leave." ”
Favre-Lebre took a step back and gave up his position for Truffaut to deliver his acceptance speech. Truffaut was in a wheelchair and couldn't reach the microphone. Fanny Ardan took the microphone off and propped it up in front of him, waiting for him to give his acceptance speech.
Truffaut was the standard-bearer of the New Wave, a god in the film industry. He has long been down-toned about awards, and he doesn't care at all. He came to Cannes this time and stepped on this stage because he had something to say to everyone.
He looked at the black and oppressive audience in the audience, a faint flush appeared on his dry and pale face, and said with a smile: "I believe everyone knows that I have terminal cancer and I can't live long." Before I die, I am very happy to be here. I hope the judges give the award because they really think my film is good and really like my movie, not because I'm dying.
I've loved movies since I was a kid and started a film club in Paris at the age of 15. At the age of 20, he joined the film department of the French Ministry of Agriculture, mainly filming some scientific and educational documentaries about French agriculture. After that, several short films were filmed. In 1959, I finally finished my first feature film, Four Hundred Blows. After that, I made quite a few films, some of which were good and some of which were not. In the process, I felt the power of cinema, which really has the power to connect people who are opposed in a certain way, and the worlds that are separated from each other. Because of the movie, we from different countries and different races can meet here. The movie is really wonderful and very powerful. ”
Many people in the audience wanted to applaud, but they all suppressed the impulse in their hearts, they knew that Truffaut was not done yet.
Truffaut smiled and continued: "Now films from all over the world are experiencing difficulties to varying degrees, and the number of moviegoers is decreasing year by year, which is the biggest challenge facing the entire film industry, and some people are even shouting that movies are dead.
Fortunately, not everyone is so pessimistic, and there are still many people who are exploring for the revitalization of the film and trying to find a way out for the future development of the film. The New Hollywood Cinema Movement in the United States, the New Cinema Movement in Germany, and the People's Cinema Movement in China. I also hope that I can do more for the struggling film industry and make movies better. Unfortunately, my body didn't allow me to fight anymore, and it was time to quit.
As a veteran of the film industry, before I leave, I can only ask you, all the directors who are present and those who are not there, to cheer! Don't let the movie die! Farewell! Friends!"
As soon as these words came out, countless people at the scene wet their eyes. Truffaut is terminally ill of cancer and will soon die, but at this time, he is still thinking about cinema and the future of cinema. This man loves movies so much, he really treats movies as his life!
After a brief silence, the entire audience stood up again, and the applause rang out again.