There is no shortage of journalists from all over the world and all five continents, and from this point of view, the Cannes Film Festival deserves its name as an "international film festival". Of course, this has to do with the fact that it sometimes awards prizes to third world countries. As Christine said in the discussion, Cannes is not inclined to make a good film, but more concerned with the meaning and meaning of the film - at least on the surface. Being good at dividing pork is also a major disadvantage of Cannes, but at least the Palme d'Or is one of the best in the competition, and a relative fairness is enough to guarantee Cannes' reputation.

Austin, a reporter from Belgium, was chatting with Lean, a reporter from NBC next door, who was bored waiting for the results.

"You're waiting for news of Daniel's award, right?"

"Olivier?"

Both laughed.

"When Martin Scorsese showed 'Gangs of New York,' oh yes, they only showed 20 minutes of footage, which wasn't enjoyable enough. There are also George Lucas's new films, which are all in the American media, and then they all seem to have returned to China, and today there are more of them. Austin, who works for a major Belgian newspaper, fiddled with the camera. Unlike Lean, who also needs a cameraman to cooperate, because Lean has to get the video material and hand it over to the TV station for editing and playing.

"Do you think Daniel has a good chance of winning the prize?" Austin doesn't seem to be too keen on his country's candidate and has been discussing Daniel with Lean, "I think it's not a small possibility, Cannes has been criticised lately, people think it's going to be a retirement home." And this year, a lot of people have come, which has given Cannes enough face. ”

Lean disagreed, although he also had the pride of an American in his heart, but he also had the rigor of a journalist.

"Whether it's Martin or George, they're just here to promote their new film, and as for the face of Cannes, Gibbs Jacob certainly doesn't think so. It's just a win-win option, Cannes is now much better off than Venice and Berlin, and there are more filmmakers who come to attend, so it's a good thing to take advantage of the opportunity to open up new films around the world. Hollywood's quick-nosed people aren't going to pass up that opportunity. If anyone really came to Cannes, there was basically no one else but Daniel. From this point of view, Daniel's award is really reasonable. Oh, by the way, even Daniel is promoting "The Pianist", which hasn't been released yet. ”

Austin was amused by Lean's disdain for Hollywood personalities.

"It sounds like you don't have a good idea of Hollywood."

"The relationship between the media and celebrities is like that." Lean won't continue to say anything, NBC is one of the top three television networks in the United States, even though CBS and ABC are both doing better. But if NBC reporters are told about Hollywood, it won't be a pleasant experience anyway.

There were few awards in Cannes, and soon "The Man Without a Past" won the jury prize and actress.

This will obviously be an important point in the story.

But at this time, whether it is Austin or Lean, and even hundreds of other media, in addition to sending a message back to their own country, the most important thing is the next award.

Daniel Sandler!

"The Pianist"!

"Oh my God, he won the Cannes Best Actor again." Lean exclaimed in a low voice, and hurriedly called the cameraman, ready to wait for Daniel to come out, and then became a member of the locust swarm that pounced on him.

The gossipy questions drowned out Daniel who had just come out, and the winners behind him were not much better, but the market was not as hot as him.

Andy and Triver follow him to Cannes and have to step up to keep order.

Eventually, from Daniel's hometown, NBC's Lean got the first opportunity to ask questions, and in any case, it is understandable that the first question should be attributed to the domestic media.

"Daniel, do you think you can win next year's Oscar for the role of Spearman?"

This is the obnoxious Americans.

This is Cannes, not the United States, and you can go back to your home country and talk about the Oscars.

"With more than half a year to go, it's hard for me to answer that question. What I can tell you now is that I am really very honored and excited to be able to win Best Actor in Cannes, I feel that it is a super gift from France and the jury, thank you to all. ”

"Daniel, what can you tell me about you and Collins Ball?"

This is a French journalist -- a mouthful of gossip.

"We are fine, a qiē normal. Thank you. ”

Coincidentally, Austin, who had just talked to Lean, also got the opportunity to ask questions, but his questions were quite hilarious.

"Daniel, European girl or American girl, which do you like?"

Wow!

Everyone exclaimed, this is a terrible question, even if everyone is laughing, it is not fake to look at Daniel with burning eyes.

Daniel froze for a moment, he didn't expect to encounter such a sharp question, but it couldn't help him.

"How do you know I only like girls? I think Leonardo is quite handsome. ”

Hit Leonardo back in the air.

"Yes, are you still in touch with Heath Ledger?"

Austin seized the opportunity to ask questions continuously.

Daniel didn't think it had anything to do with Heath, but he had a good memory after all. He was taken by Gandalf Ian McKellen to Wellington's famous Vienna Laurel Bar, a semi-gay bar, where he met Heath Ledger and was photographed. The other party failed to blackmail him, and later sold the photos to a tabloid newspaper -- no one wanted a big newspaper to ask for it. Because Daniel and Jessica's relationship had just been exposed, the lethality of that photo was greatly reduced. Unexpectedly, in Cannes, this old incident was mentioned by a Belgian reporter.

"Of course, he'll call me later, maybe sooner than Collins."

Daniel couldn't always be interviewed at the door, and after asking five or six questions, the reporter of the French newspaper Le Figaro was given the final question to reward the host, which was also customary.

"Do you like France? How is the cinematic atmosphere in Cannes different from Hollywood? ”

"Of course, I like ...... very much"

Breaking away from the crowd, Daniel returned to the Calleton Hotel, and of course there was a celebration dinner in the evening, and tomorrow was the time to go their separate ways.

"The Chinese media that you interviewed wants to interview you again."

Daniel knew that Andy was talking about the NEW wave, but not this time, he didn't give the American journalist an exclusive interview, nor did he give the local French media, of course, he couldn't treat the NEW wave in particular.

"If you help me reply, I just say that I am very grateful to the fans and audiences in China for their attention to me, and I hope that I will have the opportunity to meet them. That's it, Andy, I'm still playing tricks with jet lag. Daniel rubbed his temples.

Andy handed over a hot towel.

"It's unbelievable, Daniel, you're now the winner of Cannes."

Daniel was stunned.

"yes—"

Universal was inexplicably excited, and Hesai, who had opposed Daniel's entry into the crew of "Spy", had long since forgotten what had happened. He is now extremely glad that he was able to pull down his leg in the first place, otherwise he would have been kicked out by Schneider, and he would definitely become a laughing stock within Universal.

How much can a Cannes actor add to the box office of "Spy"? Reliable estimates are 800 to 10 million.

The film publicity department was originally in the post-screening planning stage, and when it was released, the evaluations given by all parties and the continuous topic stimulation were all things they had to arrange now. But now, an unexpected mission has cut the queue.

They need to do their best in the next time to popularize science for the American people, the most authoritative national film festival - the Cannes International Film Festival! and then publicized the gold content of this actor, of course, there is only one purpose, that is, to make people feel how good, successful, and desirable Daniel is.

"Universal is pushing you to the top of the legend, and they're trying to tout as much as possible how a former hot dog chef who's been in the business for three years and only 23 years old has a mansion, a million cars, tens of millions of investments, and the youngest Oscar and an amazing Cannes actor. Come to think of it, it's quite legendary indeed. ”

Triver communicated the recent moves from the Globe to Daniel.

"Now you really don't have much to do." Triver looked at Daniel, "Your ability to accumulate wealth for which you are known, the sheer popularity of your press and work, especially The Fellowship of the Ring, and now the Wonder Boy Golden Body that Universal has created for you. Can you imagine the consequences of your failure? ”

The image of Daniel, created by the joint efforts of all parties, can indeed not withstand failure now. The higher you hold it, the worse it will fall in the future, and at this height now, once you fall, it may be the result of not being able to get up again.

"Then don't fail."

The sparkle in Daniel's eyes at this moment was full of confidence, ambition and determination - don't fail, then there is no problem.

Universal's final publicity focused on the Cannes Best Actor, and Daniel's work pressure increased a lot, until June 9, when the premiere in New York began, and he was busy. The whole team, especially Andy, was too busy to get on the ground, and Fred complained that Daniel should find another assistant.

However, the newly recruited people may not be able to be trusted, so Daniel can only promise to continue to give Andy a salary increase.

When he walked on the red carpet of the premiere, the almost frantic screams on both sides had already surprised him, and as "The Fellowship of the Ring" gradually lost its popularity, the number of fans around him had dropped slightly, and this time it was all back, and the expressions on the faces of these young people were like seeing God.

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