Chapter 39: The Palme d'Or

The organizers should have hinted at giving French films a little preferential treatment when they invited the Coen brothers.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the Coen brothers are stunned and don't care about any hints at all, but this possibility is extremely unlikely.

The Coen brothers' films must always enter the French market, offending Cannes is equivalent to chilling the hearts of the three major French film companies.

The reason why Cannes can be noticed by the whole France and even the world, in addition to because it represents the supreme artistic standard, is also an important position for the export and introduction of French culture, as long as the slightly famous film companies in France maintain close contact with Cannes, the most famous of which are undoubtedly the three major film companies!

Many Hollywood studios and directors, including the Coen brothers, have close ties to these companies.

Under the pressure of money, the Coen brothers should know what to choose!

Thinking of this, Sophie Marceau looked in the direction where Jacques Odia was.

She has eight layers of certainty that the Palme d'Or will fall on the head of "Wandering Pandey"!

The Palme d'Or is the most important award at the Cannes Film Festival!

On the stage, Joel Cohen took the envelope handed by Ethan Cohen, opened it directly, looked ahead, without any nonsense, and directly announced, "The film that won the Palme d'Or is..."

The reality of the scene was very strange and silent for a few seconds, and then there was an uproar, and the atmosphere was very burning!

It's so rare that the media's prediction has come true!

The Hollywood Reporter and The Screen have made predictions about this year's Cannes, and although they know that it is certainly inaccurate, it does not prevent some filmmakers from pointing fingers at the awards.

In their opinion, the most deserving of the Palme d'Or is undoubtedly "Son of Saul", followed by "Carol"

According to the urine nature of Cannes in the past, it is not in line with the meaning of its existence at all not to be an upset, and sure enough, "Son of Saul" stopped at the Grand Jury Prize.

Now that "Carol" has won the double film, it's enough!

I really didn't expect the Coen brothers to be so peeing!

The applause rang out instantly, and it was rare that there was no sound of coaxing at the award ceremony, which was full of boos.

"Congratulations!"

Gong Li covered his mouth and hugged Shen Lin tightly, and Shen Lin gently patted her back.

"We... Did we win the Palme d'Or?"

Zhao Liying looked incredulous, Shen Lin smiled slightly, pulled her directly in his arms, kissed her on the cheek twice, turned around and walked to the crew of "Assassin Nie Yinniang" and hugged Hou Xiaoxian, of course, he did not forget Jia Zhangke of "The Old Man of Mountains and Rivers".

Sophie Marceau looked at Shen Lin who was striding towards the podium, and the resentment in her eyes couldn't be hidden.

But she always remembered who she was, and soon forced herself to accept this reality.

What if you don't accept it?

Shen Lin is already the winner of the Cannes Palme d'Or!

Only after Chen Kaige's "Farewell My Concubine" in 1993, the Chinese director once again won the Palme d'Or!

Shen Lin first hugged the Coen brothers, and then took the Palme d'Or from Ethan Cohen.

Feel free to check it.

"Wow! This is the Palme d'Or!"

"I'm very grateful to the organizing committee for giving me this award, especially "Carol" is still a big favorite, I guess the judges also have a headache, right?"

"In fact, filming Carol was a complete accident for me. Many people know me because I am a commercial film director, in such a pompous era, if I don't make commercial films, I am afraid that I will be forgotten, thanks to this Cannes, you have made me understand that literature, art, and love are always accepted! You have made me understand that there is a group of filmmakers outside of Hollywood who love movies from the bottom of their hearts!"

Damn, I almost believed it.

"In short, thank you Cannes, thank you France, thank you Carol crew, thank you Gong Li, thank you my wife Zhao Liying, I love her so much!

A flurry of French came out of Shen Lin's mouth, and then he spoke it again in Mandarin.

The media at the scene were stunned!

Shen Lin has been in Hollywood, it is normal to speak English, and he is even so fluent in French?

What a mesmerizing director!

The applause was thunderous, and even Sophie Marceau, who had been watching coldly, had to applaud, this acceptance speech was so beautiful!

There is no doubt that "Carol", which won two awards, is definitely the biggest winner of the 68th Cannes Film Festival.

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After winning the award, there will definitely be a series of media interviews.

The lobby on the first floor of the Matinez Hotel is crowded with all kinds of media, both domestic and foreign.

Shen Lin is in the central position, and Gong Li and Zhao Liying are on both sides.

There is also a position next to it, and Hou Xiaoxian, who won the best director, is also sought after by many media.

"Director Shen, can you talk about your feelings first, are you surprised by this result?"

The first question must be asked by the domestic media, after all, Shen Lin's winning of the Palme d'Or definitely belongs to the series of winning glory for the country.

"Quite happy, after all, it has been hard work for many months, as for you saying that you are not surprised by the result, I tell you the truth, since you came to Cannes, you must be here for the Palme d'Or, winning the Palme d'Or is a planned thing, not an accident!"

"But just now Director Hou said, 'If a creator wants to win an award, it's over'..."

Damn, I've been slapped in the face again!

"I may not be able to reach the realm of my predecessors, I have a strong purpose in making movies, either commercialization, or literature and art to the end!"

"Then do you have anything to say about Assassin Nie Yinniang's loss to Carol?"

You're just stirring up trouble!

"Well, it's not about winning or losing, the media reputation is that our two films are on par, and as for "Carol" winning the Palme d'Or, I think it may be because it is more in line with the tastes of the judges!"

Well, I guess I can't dig the truth out of your mouth anymore!

"Director Shen, did you mean anything in your acceptance speech just now?"

"Mean?"

"Did you just mean that you will make more literary films in your future directorial career?"

"Oh... That's used to bluff people, as long as we know it ourselves, I started with commercial films, how could I give up commercial films!"

Shen Lin's answer was extremely smooth.

The reporter who left the question was dumbfounded.

"Director Shen, do you think you are now officially surpassing your predecessors?"

"What do you mean?"

"You're the Oscar winner for Best Picture, and this time you won the Palme d'Or..."

"Don't talk nonsense, I know how many pounds and taels I have, compared with my predecessors, I am too far behind, anyway, I can't shoot "Farewell My Concubine" with my temporary skills, let alone "Alive"!"

Shen Lin was sober, but he was not invaded by the honor that came.

"Director Shen, do you know the 'Yang Mi drunk' video that has gone viral on the Internet recently? Do you think the victim is herself?"