Chapter 142 Polemic Golden Lion Award

The Venice Film Festival unveiled its mystery in the midst of a long period of call, and for a time the island of Lido shone brightly, with many movie stars from all over the world gathered together, and the participating films from various countries appeared in the various exhibition halls.

In the film exhibition area, films that did not enter the official competition have been screened one after another, and have been tested by filmmakers, film audiences and media from all over the world!

The Venice Film Festival has officially kicked off its two-week film carnival, during which the rich and famous, entertainment stars will come here one after another, and thousands of star awards will compete here under the spotlight.

The Venice Film Festival is the world's first international film festival and is known as the "father of international film festivals". It was founded on August 6, 1932 in Venice, Italy, with the main purpose of improving the level of film art. After the second edition was held in 1934, it was held every year from the end of August to the beginning of September for two weeks.

The awards are for Best Feature Film, Documentary, Short Film, Italian Film, Foreign Film, and Best Director, Screenplay, Actor, Cinematography, Music, etc. In addition, there are special awards, general awards, "Mussolini Cup", "Biennale Cup", etc. In 1946-1948, the Mussolini Cup was canceled. In 1949, the "St. Mark's Golden Lion", "St. Mark's Silver Lion", "St. Mark's Bronze Lion" and so on were added.

The Venice Film Festival was ill-fated, after two major disasters, it was suspended in 1943~1945 due to the Second World War, and resumed in 1946 after the end of the war. At the end of the 60s of the 20th century, the Venice Film Festival suffered another setback, and political factors led to the abolition of the original film award system, and it was not until 1980 that the awards were resumed. Despite this, there are still many excellent works from all over the world participating in the exhibition every year during this period.

In the film exhibition area, fans cheered for their favorite movies. And within the judging committee, there is also a 'lot of war' for the attribution of the award.

"Guys! I feel that this film is definitely new and innovative, and he should be the winner of this year's Golden Lion Award. Kritov Zanussi placed the tape on the table, and as the president of the jury, he had the right to recommend films first.

"What kind of film can make your old guy excited, I must watch it!" Frank Capra, who won the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, said casually that he was disappointed to watch so many films, and none of them could give him a special feeling.

As a photographer, Elem Klimov picked up the videotape on the table and saw that it was a Hong Kong movie, and his face was incredulous, "Movies from the East, old man, you are sure you are not mistaken, you must know that there are good movies there." ”

"How so? I swear by my honor that this film is definitely the most creative film I have ever seen. Kritov Zanussi said with emotion.

Everyone was shocked to hear the eloquent voice of Kritov Zanussi, and as the president of the jury, it is impossible to make a comment lightly, unless the film is good enough to make him lose his principles.

Frank Capra took a deep breath and smiled at the crowd, "Old guys, let's see this movie!" ”

When more than a dozen judges watched "Chainsaw", there was silence in the screening room, and many movie masters and big stars were silent for a while. After a long time, everyone with a shocked face woke up, you look at me, I look at you, all of them are killing the shock in their hearts.

"Let's discuss it, I think this film, the shooting uses new techniques, embodies the artistic surname of the film, and meets the requirements of the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival." Kerrytov Zanussi said triumphantly.

Elem Klimov lit a cigarette and said slowly from his professional perspective: "It's incredible, this photographer is an absolute genius, what a shocking film, innovative techniques, innovative consciousness, pioneering the camera shooting method surnamed Experiment!" This is an experimental work, and the director of this film is a genius! ”

"That's right, this film has made me fall into it, the suspenseful setting is linked one by one, the horror is with rigorous thinking, and this film seems to be exploring a kind of thinking about people's surnames, why we live, we should cherish life!" John Schlesinger touched his bald forehead and frowned as he tried to analyze it.

"I want to meet this director, and I can't wait to see what kind of head came up with the idea to make a movie in this way! Maybe this film is not good enough and has many obvious shortcomings, but it cannot be denied that this film is definitely in line with the innovation in the purpose of Venetian cinema, and it is an innovation that is very beneficial to the development of cinema! The great director John Schlesinger muttered to the judges in the room with a cigarette in his mouth, and his words made the room fall silent.

"Yihua. Plum? John Schlesinger looked at the English spelling on the final director, and couldn't help but be stunned, and this awkward name couldn't help but make him frown.

"Old guys, how about making this movie the Golden Lion this year?" Kritov Zanussi pondered for a while, asking for everyone's thoughts.

The Golden Lion is the highest award at the Venice Film Festival, awarded to Best Feature Film, and in most years only one outstanding film wins the award, but in some years the award is shared between two films.

"Old man, I basically agree, but this one is from Hong Kong, which is not in line with political wishes, and I am afraid that it will annoy the authorities, then it will not be good, I still think it is for "No Home", you must know that this movie also has a lot of innovation" Elem Klimov sighed and said helplessly.

Kritov Zanussi's face suddenly became gloomy, and he shouted excitedly: "Let those politicians have seen ghosts, do they know what a movie is?" Do you know what art is, a group of point-pointing politicians, cinema is for serious art, not for those politicians! ”

Johann Schlesinger touched his bald head and agreed: "I agree that it is the Golden Lion, art makes politics go away!" ”

For a while, there was a lot of discussion in the screening room, some agreed with it, and some refuted it.

Seeing that it was difficult to decide for a while, Kritov Zanussi made a gesture, and when everyone was quiet, he frowned and said, "Mygod! Since you can't decide, let's watch the film and decide. ”