The idea of "xenophobia" at the Academy Awards has been around for a long time, but there was not much market at the beginning, and it is also with the increasing number of co-productions between Hong Kong and the mainland in recent years, similar voices in the media have gradually increased, but those who are familiar with the history of the Academy Awards know that this award was only based on Hong Kong films at the beginning of its establishment, and Lin Youlun has also publicly stated in the media more than once: "The selection of all Chinese films is not the scope of the Academy Awards, the Academy Awards are for Hong Kong films, if there is no Hong Kong film, The Academy Awards are meaningless. ”

In this interview, I saw a similar discussion, which made Chen Qige think of when "Farewell My Concubine" was rejected by the Academy Awards, Lin Youlun also said similar things, looking forward to the Academy Awards being held as a Greater China Film Award covering the mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, which is still the wishful thinking and naïve thoughts of many mainland filmmakers in the short term.

Chen Jige's gaze moved down with his thoughts, and then he saw some explanations of Lin Youlun about the Golden Dragon Award.

"It is precisely because the Academy Awards have such and such drawbacks, but these drawbacks are unavoidable to a certain extent, so I thought of setting up the Golden Dragon Award, whether it is the pattern or its own positioning, the Golden Dragon Award is more suitable than the Academy Award to become a film award covering the Greater China region."

"First of all, in terms of the composition of the judges, because it is composed of filmmakers from various overseas countries and regions, this can minimize the impact of human favor on the judges and avoid the so-called 'sharing of the cake' situation; Of course, because the platform positioning of the Hong Kong International Film Festival is higher, the competition for the Golden Dragon Award will be more intense. So in my opinion, winning the Golden Dragon Award should be a more difficult thing than winning the Academy Award......"

It took Chen Jige more than ten minutes to read the entire interview. After putting down the magazine, there was still some doubt in his eyes.

Seeing Chen Qige looking at him, Xu Feng said unhurriedly: "Don't Director Chen think that some of what Mr. Lin said in this interview is actually to you?" ”

Chen Qige's eyebrows moved, and the wrinkles on his forehead deepened a little.

Lin Youlun said in an exclusive interview that the Golden Dragon Award can make up for the regret that non-Hong Kong films cannot participate in the Academy Awards, which easily reminds people of "Farewell My Concubine".

After the Academy Awards ceremony, Lin Youlun spoke out in front of the media, bluntly saying that all the winners of this year's Academy Awards should be glad that "Farewell My Concubine" was not selected, otherwise the trophies in many people's hands may change hands.

Lin Youlun's appreciation of "Farewell My Concubine". This remark has been fully revealed, and this time he specifically mentioned the issue of exclusion from the Academy Awards in an exclusive interview with "Ming Pao Weekly", which is already an obvious signal in Xu Feng's view.

This Golden Dragon Award, "Farewell My Concubine" is already nine out of ten.

Chen Qige was more cautious than Xu Feng, but he was also very happy in his heart, but Ge You on the side was confused.

On the way to the hotel before, Ge You already had a general understanding of Lin Youlun's status in the Hong Kong film industry from Zhang Fengyi's mouth, but the judges of the Golden Dragon Award are composed of filmmakers from different countries and regions, even if Lin Youlun has the heart to let "Farewell My Concubine" win. But those overseas judges may not all listen to him, right?

Taking the opportunity to go to the bathroom together, Ge You asked Zhang Fengyi about it.

"This is normal, although the Golden Dragon Award attracts many filmmakers from overseas as judges, the main members are still composed of filmmakers from Hong Kong and Taiwan. These people will more or less give Mr. Lin some face, and "Farewell My Concubine" itself has the strength to win awards, and Mr. Lin is just pushing the boat to promote this matter......"

Zhang Fengyi suddenly stopped in the middle of his words. Ge You turned his head to follow his gaze and saw a very temperamental young man in a suit and leather shoes pushing the door into the bathroom.

Ge You always felt that the other party was a little familiar. Zhang Fengyi went straight up.

A polite "Mr. Lin" shouted, and Ge You came back to his senses. Dare to come in, this is Lin Youlun, who he and Zhang Fengyi were discussing just now.

Zhang Fengyi and Lin Youlun exchanged two words, and then introduced Ge You to Lin Youlun.

"This is the ...... who is the boss of the acting class in "Farewell My Concubine"

"Mr. Goyu, huh?"

Lin Youlun took the first step to hand over Ge You's name, which surprised Zhang Fengyi and Ge You, but the two did not react differently.

Zhang Fengyi was just stunned for a moment, and then his expression returned to normal, Ge You is also a little famous in the mainland, and there are also many scenes in "Farewell My Concubine", Lin Youlun is not surprised to know him, but Ge You is quite flattered.

Seeing Lin Youlun stretching out his hand, Ge You hurriedly handed his hand over.

When shaking hands, Lin Youlun glanced at Ge You, and there was a bit of meaning in his eyes.

Ge You was worried about whether the conversation he had just had with Zhang Fengyi was known to Lin Youlun, and he was a little evasive when he looked at Lin Youlun, and naturally he didn't notice the strange expression in Lin Youlun's eyes when he looked at him.

Lin Youlun had such a reaction, not because he was so excited to see Ge You, but because he was already familiar with the shape of Ge You's bald head in his later life, and suddenly saw Ge You who still had some hair standing up, but only a little bowed, and felt a little weird.

"It's really an honor for me to be able to get into Mr. Lin's ears." Most of Ge You's words were sincere, and of course, there were some compliments and politeness in them when they met for the first time.

Lin Youlun shook his head and laughed.

"Mr. Ge doesn't need to be so modest, I've seen a lot of your works, I already knew about you long before Farewell My Concubine, I watched the movie "The Stubborn Master" you acted in earlier, and the TV series "The Story of the Editorial Department", which was broadcast in the mainland two years ago, I also watched it on the recommendation of a friend."

Listening to his masterpiece being said by Lin Youlun in one breath, Ge You's eyes widened, and Zhang Fengyi coughed next to him, and he reacted.

"I didn't expect Mr. Lin to know so much about mainland film and television, I thought it was ......"

"I think that Hong Kong's film and television industry is so developed, so Hong Kong people are standing on top of their heads, and they don't look down on their counterparts on the mainland at all?" Lin Youlun asked with a smile.

The thoughts in his heart were once again guessed by Lin Youlun, and Ge You really didn't know what to say.

Lin Youlun saw that Ge You was speechless, and took the initiative to help him break the siege.

"Hong Kong's film and television industry is indeed more developed than the mainland, but this does not mean that there are no excellent film and television works on the mainland, such as "The Story of the Editorial Department", which is witty and humorous and can pinpoint the disadvantages of the times, and it is rare to see such works in Hong Kong."

Lin Youlun helped to talk about this, and Ge You could only nod his head.

Zhang Fengyi did not forget the current occasion, although the opportunity to meet Lin Youlun was rare, but the bathroom was obviously not the place to talk, so he took the initiative to say goodbye.

"Mr. Lin, Director Chen and Ms. Xu are still waiting, so we won't bother."

Ge You quickly nodded yes on the side.

Lin Youlun nodded, since Ge You followed Chen Jige to Hong Kong, there is an indispensable opportunity to meet at the international film festival, and there will be an opportunity to chat.

Zhang Fengyi and Ge You pushed open the bathroom door and were about to leave, but Lin Youlun suddenly stopped them from behind.

"After the two of you go back, you can bring a message to Director Chen, if it is convenient for him later, you can come to my side and introduce him to two American friends."

Zhang Fengyi and Ge You nodded in agreement.

Coming out of the bathroom, Ge You let out a long sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, you should be timely and not let Mr. Lin hear us talking about him behind our backs."

Zhang Fengyi patted Ge You on the shoulder, "I see that Mr. Lin is quite interested in you, so just rush this, your trip to Hong Kong is not in vain." ”

"Okay, don't make fun of me, with my image, it's strange that Mr. Lin likes me!"

Ge You smiled bitterly and shook his head, he knows his own family affairs, his image really has nothing to do with handsome guys, there are so many actors in Hong Kong, even if Lin Youlun wants to praise people, he doesn't have to go far.

"It's too early for you to come to this conclusion now, maybe you will be the second Jiang Wen in the future!"

Jiang Wen became the first Chinese Cannes actor with "This Killer is Not Too Cold", and he became famous for a while, and those who really know the matter of Lu Dao know that in addition to Jiang Wen's own acting strength, the award is more due to Lin Youlun.

A single Jiang Wen may be considered accidental, but coupled with Gong Li, who was previously sent to the throne of Cannes by Lin Youlun, it is enough to explain a lot of problems.

So in the hearts of many mainland actors, as long as they can cooperate with Lin Youlun, no matter how bad they are, they can get a well-known international treatment, don't look at Zhang Fengyi's indifferent expression, in fact, I still have some envy of Ge Youlun's good luck, and he actually fell into Lin Youlun's eyes when they met for the first time.

As soon as the two went back and told them about meeting Lin Youlun in the bathroom, Chen Qige's gaze at Ge You became a little different, and even Xu Feng couldn't help but look at Ge You twice.

Chen Qige is okay, even Xu Feng looked at him differently when he heard about this, which gave Ge You a new understanding of Lin Youlun's influence, but he couldn't understand in his heart, how did he fall into Lin Youlun's eyes?

Is it really because some of the film and television works he acted in were seen by Lin Youlun? This seems to be the most reasonable explanation at the moment, but Ge You always wonders in his heart, he always feels that there is another reason for this. (To be continued......)