Chapter 397 Zhang Jingchu's Counterattack
There was almost no applause at the scene, and the audience couldn't believe it.
Almost all the audiences have seen big events. It is a very mediocre movie. Among all Johnnie To's works, it is probably not in the top ten. It is a bit unexpected that such a work won the Best Director Award.
There is a Tokyo Film Festival Jury Award in Kokoxili, and the Aviator is the winner of the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. The Dark Night in Mongkok has made breakthroughs in themes and expression techniques. No matter which of these three works wins, they are more reliable than major events!
Lu Chuan was a little stunned. Although he didn't read the pilot, it was a Golden Lion Award winning work after all, and the level was definitely not bad. Although the night in Mongkok was exposed, it was very profound and had new ideas in the subject matter and techniques. Unexpectedly, he lost to Johnnie To!
Zhang Jingchu shook her head gently. Apart from the long shot of more than 6 minutes, the whole movie was not very good, and she could actually get the Best Director Award. The Golden Horse Awards are really not very good. But thinking about it in 2046, it is understandable!
After a clear surprise, Johnnie To walked towards the podium. No matter what, it would be a good thing to win the award.
After Johnnie To received the award and stepped down, Zhang Ziyi sat upright, her eyes flashing with the light of expectation. Next was the Best Actress Award. The reason why she squeezed time to fly from the United States was for this award. Now she is famous enough that some people began to question her acting skills, and she needs to use the award to fight back these questions!
The award presenter of the Best Actress was Andy Lau. After he came on stage, he joked with the host Cai Kangyong, which made the whole scene full of laughter and joy.
"Jingchu, are you nervous if you have the chance to win the Golden Horse Awards? "Huang Lei joked with Zhang Jingchu next to him.
"I'm not nervous, I know I can't get it. I haven't seen other movies, but I've seen them in 2046. Ziyi's character has rich emotions and strong sense of layering. Her laughter and crying are not simple conceptual repetitions, three-dimensional, delicate and impactful performances. I may not win much!" Zhang Jingchu said calmly.
He is worthy of being Zhang Ran’s wife. This analysis! Huang Lei was stunned when he heard it.
As Zhang Jingchu said herself, the Best Actress Award was not the best actress award. Of course, this award did not fall into Zhang Ziyi's hands, but was taken away by Taiwan actress Yang Guimei.
Zhang Jingchu knew that she had no chance and was more relaxed. Zhang Ziyi next to her seemed a little annoyed. She came with great hope, but unexpectedly she failed!
Next, in the Best Actor Awards, Andy Lau defeated his old rival Tony Leung, and also defeated Zhang Ran, Jacky Cheung, and Dobuji, and grabbed the honor. Andy Lau, who has been in the film for many years, finally got his wish this time, and defeated Liang Chaowei, which made him feel very happy.
Now there is only the final grand prize, the best film award!
There was warm applause from the scene. Wu Yusen, who was responsible for presenting the Best Picture, walked out, said a few opening remarks, and whispered in the applause: "Let's take a look at the list of the Best Picture for this year's Golden Horse Awards!"
Amid the sound of music, the scenes of five nominated films appear one after another: "2046 Zetung Film Company, Aviator Youth Film Studio, Mongkok Night Black Universe Film Distribution Company, Galaxy Image of the Big Event, Keke Xili Huayi Brothers Pictures!"
This was the final showdown and the strongest showdown, and the atmosphere on the scene became tense.
Lu Chuan is full of desire for this award. If he missed this award, he would lose tonight. He would not be willing to lose to Zhang Ran, but he just didn't accept this tone.
Both his own Gun Hunting and Keke Xili are excellent, but the audience just doesn’t buy it, and the box office is not good. Zhang Ran’s movie is obviously average, but the box office is so high. Why? It’s so unfair!
The strong emotions hit Lu Chuan's heart, and his hands were unconsciously clenched and loosened, and then he subconsciously clenched. He really wanted to win!
Wang Jiawei, Er Dongsheng, and Johnnie To are all old people, and they are relatively calm and have a smile on their faces. Zhang Jingchu also kept smiling, but her expression was still a little expectant.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Wu Yusen, waiting for his final result.
"Who won the 41st Golden Horse Awards Best Picture" Under the gaze of countless eyes, Wu Yusen opened the envelope and said in Mandarin with Cantonese accent: "Congratulations to the Aviator!"
Zhang Jingchu's smile was like flowers blooming, and she hugged Huang Lei and other crew members to celebrate.
Lu Chuan was very disappointed and punched his fist hard on the handle of the chair. Because he used too much force, he grinned his teeth.
After accepting the blessings of friends around him, Zhang Jingchu lifted her skirt and stepped onto the podium.
"Congratulations!" Wu Yusen and Zhang Jingchu hugged and handed the Golden Horse Awards to her hands. He looked at Zhang Jingchu and felt that this girl was good-looking and had a good image and temperament. Recently, he received an invitation from China Film Academy to prepare for the movie Chibi. This is an epic blockbuster, and it is necessary for big stars to join. It may be a good choice to let Zhang Jingchu play Sun Xiang!
However, the script is still being revised, so Wu Yusen is not in a hurry to propose it.
"Thank you, Director Wu Yusen!" Zhang Jingchu nodded with a smile.
Wu Yusen clapped and stepped aside, letting the microphone out. Zhang Jingchu stood on the podium and looked at the guests and audience below: "Well, can I talk?"
Zhang Jingchu was timid and looked very nervous, like a frightened kitten: "Because I received a notice from Taiwan Sang before coming, I was not allowed to see fans, nor were I allowed to sign fans, nor were I allowed to accept media interviews, otherwise I would not be allowed to go to Taiwan for five years. I don't know if it would be illegal to make a speech on the award?"
The whole scene was in an uproar. It was too unreasonable that Taiwan would make such a weird rule! However, the old filmmakers present laughed but didn't say anything, especially Liang Jiahui, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, kept shaking his head.
Twenty years ago, Liang Jiahui went to the mainland to take action on the back of the curtain. At that time, the Taiwan Cultural Bureau had a rule that all actors who had filmed movies in the mainland would be banned in Taiwan. The Taiwan Cultural Bureau asked Liang Jiahui to write a letter of repentance, but he refused to regret it. What's wrong with returning to China to film? Why did I regret it? Because of refusing to regret it, Liang Jiahui was banned by Taiwan. He could not receive the show and could only make a living by setting up a street stall.
Liang Jiahui thought these people were ridiculous and still played this game now, but he was not worried about Zhang Ran and Zhang Jingchu at all. The center of Chinese-language movies is now shifting to the mainland. Ban Zhang Ran? Whoever bans it is not certain!
The officials of the Taiwan Cultural Bureau who attended the scene were all green. They never dreamed that Zhang Jingchu would dare to say it. And when she was receiving the best film, she told it out in front of hundreds of millions of viewers. Aren’t she afraid of banning? Our Taiwan is so attractive, isn’t she afraid that she won’t come to Taiwan for five years?
After a brief shock, Zhang Ziyi laughed out loud. This time she came here, she was often troubled by Taiwan's betrayal, and she almost couldn't think of it. Now she saw Zhang Jingchu slapped her in the face in front of her, and she was very happy!
Zhang Jingchu's words not only caused a stir in the guests and audiences, but also caused an uproar on the Internet. The four major domestic portals are broadcasting the Golden Horse Awards in various forms, and countless netizens are also paying attention to the Golden Horse Awards. After hearing Zhang Jingchu's words, netizens cannot believe their ears.
"I'm going, it's too much! I won't let movie fans meet, I won't sign them, nor can I accept media interviews. Are all the officials in Taiwan?"
"In June, Zhang Huimei was named an artist by netizens and was forced to cancel her performance in Hangzhou a few days ago. Taiwan said that in democratic countries, freedom of performance is a basic human right, and China is looking at artists from the perspective of political leadership. Now? Isn't speaking a basic human right?"
"Damn it, this is so bullying! What a bullshit Golden Horse Award, I think it's the Dead Horse Award!"
"Oh, I'm so worried about Jingchu! Nothing will happen, right?"
On stage, both hosts were a little stunned. This was the first time they encountered this situation. This was a slap in the face of the Cultural Bureau! However, Cai Kangyong was an old man after all, and he responded quickly: "Of course not. It is normal for the movie to release the award speech. Just tell me what you have!"
Zhang Jingchu looked at the audience in the stands, took a breath, and said in a calm tone: "Before coming to the Golden Horse Awards, Zhang Ran asked me to bring a few words. He said, thank the Golden Horse Awards and the judges for awarding this award to him. Now, whether it is Taiwan, Xiangjiang, or the mainland, they are facing huge pressure from Hollywood movies. Hollywood is our real enemy! But I always believe that Hollywood movies cannot really defeat us, because Hollywood movies are also American stories, they cannot reflect our lives, and they cannot reflect our joys, anger, sorrows, and happiness. If our filmmakers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the Three Places can put aside their prejudices and work together, they will definitely recreate the glory of Chinese movies and promote Chinese movies to the world! Thank you Golden Horse Awards, thank you everyone!"
After saying that, Zhang Jingchu bowed to the audience below and then stepped down.
Slap
Liang Jiahui was the first to applaud, and then the surrounding Hong Kong and Taiwan filmmakers quickly followed up. Deafening applause immediately sounded at the scene, which was louder than any previous guest received.
At the end of the award ceremony, all the winners were invited to the front of the blue-gray photography set board in the backstage, holding the trophy, cooperating with the reporters to take photos, and then being invited to the interview area for interviews by the reporters.
The reporters are all afraid that the world will not be in chaos. Without news, they can create news. Zhang Jingchu made a big news today. In their eyes, Zhang Jingchu was even more popular than Andy Lau. They couldn't help but raise problems like a gun.
"Jingchu, does the ban really exist?"
"How do you feel about the closure?"
"Is Zhang Ran's award ceremony for the Golden Horse Awards that has no prospects related to the closure order?"
Facing the reporters' questions, Zhang Jingchu pointed at her mouth, waved her hands at the reporters with a smile, indicating that there was a ban order and that she could not accept media interviews. Then she bowed and left the interview area.
After the award ceremony, the stars did not rush to go back to the hotel because after the award ceremony, there were cocktail parties held by the Golden Horse Awards, and celebration parties held by various film companies and film producers.
Zhang Jingchu was very dissatisfied with the ban, but it had nothing to do with the Golden Horse Awards, so she appeared at the Golden Horse Awards reception with the pilot crew.
Zhang Jingchu has fewer contacts with people in the Hong Kong and Taiwan circles, except for Liang Jiahui and Hou Hsiao-hsien, who are either strangers or familiar but have no intersections.
After chatting with Hou Hsiao-hsien for a few minutes, Liang Jiahui came over and took her to greet people in the Hong Kong film industry. Andy Lau and Liang Chaowei were very polite to Zhang Jingchu. After all, she is Zhang Ran’s girlfriend. Now Zhang Ran is known as one of the four major directors in the mainland. She can win awards and has a good box office. They all hope to cooperate with Zhang Ran. Ann Hui and Er Dongsheng are both trained directors, and they are relatively pro-Mainland, and they are also more polite to Zhang Jingchu. Johnnie To seems cold.
Just as he was chatting with Ann Hui, Emperor Ying's boss Yang Shoucheng came over with a wine glass. It's not to be continued
Chapter completed!