Su Ze shrugged and didn't ask me. You go find Butler Kong!
I often come to the island country. I used to go shopping with my mother and arrange activities for others to do on their own. Xin Yukun said seriously: "This time we have a great chance of winning a prize!"
"The film festival starts the day after tomorrow. This festival lasts for ten days. The winners will be announced in the last two days. We are the only Chinese-language film this year."
“Here’s the shortlist, take a look.”
Su Ze quickly scanned the list of results and found no one I recognized. This is how international film festivals are. The more famous a commercial film is, the higher its box office will be. Sorry, you can leave now.
Just like Paris Fashion Week, it’s not okay to say it doesn’t exist, but how much does it have to do with the public?
Forget it!
However, if you are idle, you are idle. Instead of going to the so-called scenic spots and historic sites, it is better to watch film works from other countries. After all, it is one of the nine major international film festivals, especially in Asia. Those who can be shortlisted must be outstanding.
"Don't worry, you are still young and there are plenty of opportunities." Xin Yukun was afraid that Su Ze would be under pressure, so he took the initiative and said, "Being shortlisted is a sure thing. Once you are born, you will be familiar with twice."
Su Ze was stunned, these words sounded familiar!
Now, Comrade Director, before you say this, would you please look at yourself in the mirror?
I wish I had four big words written directly on my face:
I want to win a prize!
Xin Yukun chuckled. He had no choice. After so many years of his life, he was finally shortlisted for a top international film festival. What director wouldn't be excited?
What if we really win a prize in the end?
Be obedient,
Smoke is rising from the ancestral graves!
The next week will be very relaxing. I will shuttle between theaters every day and watch various shortlisted films from all over the world. I don’t even need to wear a mask?
This feeling is so comfortable!
As a real audience member, Su Ze has experienced a lot. Going abroad and looking at the works of other Asian countries, I have to say that the strength of the island country is still the first.
Akira Kurosawa and Ozu are both world-renowned masters, and later Imamura Shohei and Kore-eda Hirokazu are also masters who have won Cannes.
He is good at very delicate narratives, which can be understood with a calm heart, and can touch very private human nature. The actor's expressions are restrained and deep, and many themes touch the depths of human nature.
South Korea's film industry has developed rapidly in the past ten years. Parasite's Oscar win is a strong proof that it is very difficult for Asian culture to be recognized by Europe and the United States.
He has made bold attempts on various themes, whether imitating Hollywood or Europe, or trying to reveal social problems. He is very courageous and good at learning.
Especially the adaptation based on real events gives the movie a good theme and promotes social progress to a great extent. This is what Su Ze respects the most.
People dare to take pictures!
Indian movies themselves are not bad, otherwise there would be no Oriental Bollywood. For example, 3 Idiots vs. Bollywood and Dangal are all very good movies.
But Indian movies only like to show the bright side. They are mainly set in big cities like Mumbai and New Delhi. They can only show the lives of the upper castes and hide the lives of the remaining billion people.
As for other small countries, they occasionally produce high-quality films, but after all, their population is too small and it is difficult for the film industry to develop.
After actually watching it, Su Ze felt deeply that the biggest obstacle restricting the development of Chinese-language films turned out to be...
Censorship!
Forget it, everyone knows this kind of thing, but there is nothing you can do about it.
The time has quickly come to the last two days, which is also the busiest time of the Tokyo International Film Festival. All eyes in Asia are focused on this, because the 35th Tokyo Film Festival will finally announce the final list of winners.
At nine o'clock in the evening, Jiang Yiyan walked in the middle, holding Su Ze in her left hand and Xin Yukun in her right hand. The three of them walked on the red carpet of the Tokyo Film Festival.
"Su Ze is so handsome!"
"Come on Su Ze!"
"The blizzard is coming and you will definitely win a prize!"
"Brother Ze, I love you!"
The enthusiasm of the No. 100 person instantly shocked the entire audience and attracted the attention of various media. Soon, driven by the domestic media arranged in advance, they all raised their cameras and started filming wildly.
After all, it’s the favorite to win this year’s award!
"I'm not good at English, you guys accept the interview!" Xin Yukun looked at the host who was getting closer and closer, and said nervously: "Just say whatever you want, let's get in quickly."
Su Ze couldn't help but laugh, "Old Xin, you can't do it!"
"Are you good at English?" Jiang Yiyan was originally very confident, but she couldn't stand the director's crotch pull, and suddenly she became nervous.
"It's not bad." Su Ze's face was calm. After all, he had been practicing since he was a child, so he didn't have much trouble dealing with it.
As expected, it was worthy of being an international film festival. The host was very personable. He chatted briefly, signed autographs and let people go. Xin Yukun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's so lively!" When she came to her seat, Jiang Yiyan looked at the various colleagues around her and couldn't help but said excitedly: "This is my first time to participate in an international film festival!"
"Me too." Su Ze was also excited. He originally thought it was nothing, but when he was actually sitting here, he felt a sense of mission.
What you represent is not a person, but a Chinese film?
It has to be said that the environment has a huge impact on people's hearts. There is a huge difference between sitting in front of the TV and watching the game and buying a ticket to watch it live. Even Su Ze couldn't help but become nervous and excited.
At 9:30, the lights of the whole venue were shining, and the awards ceremony of the 35th Tokyo International Film Festival officially began!
Although he could understand, Su Ze still put on a translator. If he misunderstood and made a big mistake, he would be humiliated internationally.
As the process progressed, I became more and more nervous. I watched the host announce the shortlists one by one, watched the winners come on stage to receive their awards, and listened to the award speeches...
"The following nominees are the Best Artistic Contribution Award at this Tokyo Film Festival!"
"The winner is..."
"The blizzard from China is coming!"
As soon as these words came out, Su Ze was a little disappointed. It seemed that Xin Yukun's best director bid was basically out of the question. Unexpectedly, Lao Xin was the first to stand up, with a face full of excitement.
"Did you hear that?"
"We won a prize!"
“The Blizzard is Coming is really a prize!”
Su Ze quickly took advantage of the hug to calm down Lao Xin. Looking at his back as he walked up to the stage to accept the award, he suddenly had a realization:
Did he expect this result?
"It's already very good!" Jiang Yiyan whispered: "This is one of the nine major international film festivals. If it were me, I would definitely be able to brag for a lifetime!"
Su Ze smiled, this time Jiang Yiyan was just here to watch the fun. There is no best supporting actor or actress in the international film festival, at least not in Tokyo.
"The following is the much-anticipated Best Actor Award at the 35th Tokyo International Film Festival!"
“Please see the shortlisted works!”
Watching the shortlist played on the big screen, Su Ze suddenly felt his right hand tighten. It was Xin Yukun who grabbed him?
Caught to death!
You can feel that he wants to transfer all his strength to himself, which is heavy and warm.
"Congratulations on the coming blizzard from China!"