Chapter 574: The Night of the Conferred God, He is the Chosen One

Chapter 574: The Night of the Conferred God, He is the Chosen One

Generally speaking.

Women with inadequate figure and temperament will only look shy when wearing cheongsam.

But Zeng Li is obviously not one of them.

A beautiful woman in green at this age is at the peak of her charm.

In addition, she usually pays special attention to maintenance and has the habit of fitness. Regardless of her figure and temperament, she is the best choice.

This time, Irene also came to Cannes with her team and was responsible for makeup.

"How is it?"

When Zeng Li stood in front of Zhou Yutang, he was indeed dazzled, and he suddenly felt a little surprised when he first saw her.

"It looks good."

Zhou Yutang said frankly without any hesitation: "The main thing is that Sister Li has a good temperament. I think we can collect this dress."

"Virtue!"

Zeng Li was naturally happy to be praised and affirmed by her lover in the most original and direct way. Then she made eye contact, but glared at him.

After so many years of being siblings, how could she not know what Zhou Yutang's eyes conveyed?

Zhou Yutang remained calm and composed: "Sister Li, don't get me wrong, I mean, keep it as a souvenir."

The red carpet of the closing ceremony of Cannes was more grand than the opening ceremony.

It was star-studded and full of superstars.

The number of journalists and guests on the scene was still higher than that of Berlin and Venice.

However, the stars had already decided on their positions, order of appearance and seating.

Even the journalists on the red carpet had a strict class system, and the way to distinguish them was the badges on their chests.

The media journalists with yellow badges were at the bottom, and the blue, pink and white badges were above them.

Having experienced the opening ceremony, Zeng Li was much more relaxed, and the two chatted in the waiting area.

Zhou Yutang was surprised.

The unobtrusive Chun Ge was actually the award presenter tonight, responsible for presenting the Best Short Film Award.

The national teacher and Gong Li of the crew of "Coming Home" were both familiar to him. After a while of greeting, the internationally renowned Lang Lang also came over to say hello: "Director Zhou, I wish you win the award tonight."

"Thank you."

Zhou Yutang hugged him cordially.

He was the piano stand-in for Chen Daoming in "Coming Home", and the affectionate "Fisherman's Song" moved countless people.

Bona Fatty Yu brought Mrs. Jin and said some polite words with a fake smile at this time.

Usually, everyone is a competitor, but now the old leader Han Sanping is right next to him. Zhou Yutang is the only hope for Chinese-language films tonight.

Wu Baige, who led the crew of "The Crossing", was a little embarrassed.

He stood there without moving, and all his actors ran to Zhou Yutang.

Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Ziyi, Nagasawa Masami, Song Hye Kyo, all sent their blessings one by one.

"Red Ling" has a good influence and was arranged in the first half.

Li Xuejian was filming on the set and was unable to attend the closing ceremony, but Han Sanping flew over to attend the closing ceremony.

In just a few dozen seconds, the cheers and noises in my ears seemed to drown me.

"Zhou Yutang, turn back!"

Hearing someone shouting, Zhou Yutang turned around and waved and smiled.

Through this red carpet paved with glitz, you can see the movie hall carrying honors.

Walking up the stairs of the Lumière Film Palace, there is an old man with sparse white hair waiting there.

Like the big boss in the game level, Gilles Jacob, dressed in a well-fitting Agnès custom suit, saw Zhou Yutang and smiled.

"Zhou, welcome."

The Cannes Film Festival attendee took the initiative to shake hands and hug: "Cannes needs talented young directors like you, I wish you good luck."

"Thank you, Mr. Attendant, it's my honor."

Zhou Yutang felt the goodwill released by Lao Deng, and then the crew took photos together.

This is a fixed process. Under the guidance of the staff, we entered and sat in the front row. Zhang Yimou's "Coming Home" was not exhibited, so the seat was arranged later.

The guests entered one after another, and after sitting down, they were whispering with people they knew.

Not long after, the award ceremony finally began.

Several judges came on stage and took their seats, and Jill Jacob came on stage to open the ceremony.

Zhou Yutang saw nostalgia and emotion in Lao Deng's eyes.

Looking back on the past, affirming the present, and looking forward to the future.

This year is Jacob's last term as a speaker, and his era has come to an end.

He spoke with great emotion for half an hour. Before Lao Deng left the stage, he also presented a bouquet of flowers to the jury member Jane Camping.

The whole audience stood up and burst into applause for five minutes.

Jane Camping introduced the films in the non-competitive and competitive units.

It seemed that everyone was very focused and moved, but in fact everyone wanted to press the fast forward button.

Zeng Li did the same, clapping her hands, leaning sideways and exhaling sweetly: "After the evening, will there be a cocktail party?"

"Yes."

"That's not a place to eat, let's book a restaurant later."

"Sister Li, are you hungry?" Zhou Yutang looked a little strange.

"I started putting on makeup and styling since this morning."

Zeng Li's tone was somewhat helpless: "I only ate half an apple."

These female stars are really trying hard. In order to show their best state on the red carpet, they basically don't eat.

Zhou Yutang reached into his pocket and covered Zeng Li's palm. It turned out to be a piece of candy.

This thoughtful move made the beautiful woman in green smile.

At any award ceremony, the highlight is always at the end.

The first award was the Golden Camera Award, which was considered a scrap and was given to the French film "Party Girls".

Awards for various non-competitive units were then presented.

This was the appetizer for tonight's feast. Zhou Yutang was bored and playing with Zeng Li's slender hands.

Suddenly, Zeng Li touched his arm: "Li Yuchun is up."

He looked up and saw that it was the turn to present the Best Short Film Award. Chun Ge was really not afraid of the stage.

Wearing a Chanel haute couture white feather dress, she went on stage gracefully and confidently greeted the audience in French and English, and then said in Chinese: "As a girl from China, I feel very honored to be able to stand on such a grand stage."

The audience also gave applause.

"The winner of the Best Screenplay Award is Leviathan, Andrei Zvyagintsev, congratulations."

As the competition unit awards session began, the audience couldn't help but sit up straight. The big one was finally coming, and the applause was even more enthusiastic than before.

Zeng Li's shoulders were slender and she sat upright.

Zhou Yutang could almost hear the sound of her heart beating.

This emotion seemed to be transmitted to Zhou Yutang through the fingers tightly clasped together below. The original calm and steady state of mind was gone, and a slight ripple appeared.

The award ceremony continued, and finally it was the best actor of the night, that is, the Cannes Film Festival winner.

"The presenter is your favorite Monica Bellucci."

Zeng Li glanced at him and gently touched the man next to her with her arm.

Zhou Yutang is both a director and an actor. With her amazing performance in "Red Ling", she also has the hope of winning this award.

"Sister Li, correct me."

Zhou Yutang adjusted her sitting posture, leaned forward and said seriously: "I like you the most."

Zeng Li rolled her eyes with a smile.

The two of them had talked about movies before, and Zhou Yutang had mentioned that he admired the charming Malena in "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily".

Monica did not keep the secret and revealed the answer with a smile: "The winner of the Best Actor Award is Timothy Spall from Mr. Turner. Congratulations."

"It turned out to be him."

It would be a lie to say that he had no expectations for the Best Actor. Zhou Yutang was a little disappointed.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

The applause broke out.

Compared with the Earth Flower who conquered the world with her charm, the new Cannes Best Actor Timothy Spall is not good-looking and has been working diligently in the supporting role position before.

The most well-known role is Pettigrew in Harry Potter.

Before going on stage this time, he was very surprised and even did a whole thing on the spot.

After going on stage, Timothy Spall first took out his mobile phone, and then used the radiation of the mobile phone to interfere with the microphone on the scene, pretending that he could do magic, and the interfered sound immediately made a buzzing sound.

Zhou Yutang's laugh point is a bit high.

However, the audience was very respectful and laughed.

In order to observe his opponent, he watched this movie and recognized the actor's acting skills.

In order to grasp Turner's spiritual world, he studied painting for four years. His performance in the film was impeccable, and he deserved the title of Best Actor.

Julianne Moore won the Best Actress Award at Cannes.

She played a neurotic and outdated actress in David Cronenberg's new film "Maps to the Stars", defeating the favorite Marion Cotillard and was unexpectedly elected Best Actress.

There was an uproar at the scene.

This is another actress who has won the Grand Slam of the three major international film festivals, Cannes, Venice and Berlin, after Juliette Binoche.

Another director younger than Zhou Yutang, Xavier Dolan, shared the Special Jury Award for his work "Mummy" with the 3D work "Goodbye Language" by Godard, the master of the New Wave.

This also means that they missed the final grand prize.

The Best Director Award was awarded to Bennett Miller of "Foxcatcher", and the audience paid tribute to the director with extremely warm applause.

Then, judge Jeon Do-yeon announced another important award, "Jury Grand Prix, Miracle."

Another upset.

Alice Rohrwacher, the director of Miracle, covered her mouth. She probably didn't even expect to win the award. She burst into tears in excitement.

Yu Dong and Fatty Yu looked out and saw that Zhou Yutang seemed a little restless, and the corners of their mouths couldn't help but curl up.

This young man, who is outstanding in both scheming and means, always looks calm in various occasions, and rarely loses his composure like this.

Seeing him lose face, Fatty Yu felt a kind of almost perverted pleasure in his heart.

Next is the Palme d'Or, but Fatty Yu's team estimates that the probability is not high.

Zeng Li, who was beside him, paid attention to Zhou Yutang's expression, tightened her slender hands, and comforted him gently.

No matter what, she will always be with Zhou Yutang.

"You are still young, there will be opportunities in the future."

Han Sanping, who was beside him, also comforted him from the perspective of an experienced person.

Zhou Yutang forced a smile and watched Quentin and Uma Thurman take the stage. The former then said in a tone that was neither slow nor hurried:

"The winner of the 67th Cannes Palme d'Or is..."

Leaving the audience in suspense, Quentin gestured to Uma Thurman to continue, and Uma Thurman continued: "Hibernation and Red Dead Redemption, these two equally wonderful and unique films are impressive. Congratulations."

The audience was in an uproar.

"Huh?"

Yu Dong Yu Pangzi stared with his eyes wide open in astonishment.

His expression went from dazed to gradually stiff, then to shocked, and finally fixed on sluggishness.

After the upset, there was another upset!

Huang Xiaoming was slightly stunned, then he showed a leader-like smile and clapped vigorously.

He was happy for Zhou Yutang from the bottom of his heart.

Lao Mouzi was shocked and excitedly communicated with Gong Li.

Nagasawa Masami covered her lips lightly, full of surprise.

No one expected that it was a double yolk egg! ?

Zhou Yutang originally thought that he was very stable.

Even facing the flashing lights in the sky, he could maintain perfect expression management.

At this moment, he was still out of control.

Time seemed to have pressed the stop button, and the surrounding sounds from near to far became almost inaudible, leaving only a buzzing tinnitus, and a feeling of being short of oxygen.

The applause was thunderous.

The audience and the camera were all focused on the two directors, one old and one young.

Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan's face was flushed, but he celebrated with the people around him in a very graceful manner.

Previously, he won the Cannes Jury Award twice with "Far Away" and "Once Upon a Time in Asia Minor".

Having missed the Best Film Award twice, it has always been believed that Cannes owed him a Palme d'Or.

Now, before Jacob, the film festival director, stepped down, he finally got his wish and won the Palme d'Or.

But compared to this master, Zhou Yutang, who is a little too young, is undoubtedly more attractive.

It was as if his soul suddenly left his body and wandered, and then he was pulled back to reality by Zeng Li's slightly trembling surprise voice.

"Yutang!"

"Yeah."

"You won the award!"

After a very long reaction arc.

Zhou Yutang stood up from his seat.

He first hugged Zeng Li next to him, then Han Sanping and the main creators of the crew.

After the hug, Zhou Yutang made a gesture to invite Han Sanping and Zeng Li to go on stage together amid thunderous applause.

The Palme d'Or is a film award, a recognition of the entire film.

"Awesome."

Quentin handed the trophy and certificate to Zhou Yutang, and the sudden and clear Chinese quintessence made Zhou Yutang's expression twitch slightly.

Who taught him this?

"Thank you."

After Zhou Yutang hugged Quentin and Uma Thurman, he stared at the heavy Palme d'Or trophy in his hand with burning eyes.

It was like Ah Le looking at the dragon head stick.

The crystal base weighed a full kilogram, and it was inlaid with a golden olive branch that was 13.5 cm high and 9 cm wide, consisting of 19 24K gold leaves.

In Zhou Yutang's eyes, an unparalleled brilliance was blooming at this time.

After Director Ceylon spoke, Zhou Yutang became the center of attention.

He took a few deep breaths, calmed down a little, and said: "There has never been such a wonderful night."

"Thank you for the jury's affirmation of me, which means a lot to me, and thank you for the hard work and dedication of the crew members."

"As a young director from China, I have not been making movies for a long time, but I have never lacked the passion and desire to express myself."

"In the future, I will keep my original intention unchanged and continue to make progress. Thank you, thank you everyone!"

Han Sanping then prepared a brief speech, his face was red as if he had drunk two kilograms of white wine, and his smile could not be hidden at all.

He never thought that he would have such a day, standing on such a high stage.

And all this glory.

was brought to him by Zhou Yutang.