sbdcsierra Chapter 292 Cannes Film Festival
Chapter 292 Cannes Film Festival
[Yang Qing Zhou] is the only Chinese film shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival this year. It has been nominated for multiple awards including Best Foreign Language Film, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.
It has been ten years since the last time Chinese films had such a grand occasion. At that time, the Internet was not well developed. Although magazines and newspapers also reported it extensively, its influence and dissemination were far less than they are now. Because foreign films have always occupied the mainland market, very few domestic films have made an impact abroad. This makes it particularly valuable and has greatly aroused the Chinese people's confidence in domestic films.
Art has no borders. China's high-quality films have been recognized by many foreign audiences, which has aroused the patriotic feelings of many Chinese people. Even several marketing accounts that have been blacking Qin Xi for many years have changed their nature and started to defend Qin Xi. It is said that many people who have been blacking out have become fans, and even black marketing accounts can become fans. This shows how deeply [漾轻舟] has penetrated into people's hearts.
But the most excited person is Director Xu Lai. He has predicted that [The Boat] will be successful countless times, but he never thought it would reach such a height! The director who won this honor ten years ago has become one of the top hall-of-fame directors in China. Director Xu actively communicated with the organizers, and did not miss any of the main features, and brought the entire team to attend the Cannes Film Festival!
Although Han Ku was the number one contributor to the great victory of [Yang Qingzhou], he had always been low-key and introverted, and almost never participated in such occasions, but this time was an exception. [Yang Qingzhou] was his posthumous work in his previous life, and with the careful polishing since his rebirth, it was his most beloved work in the past two lives. Although Qin Xi had told him about the impressive achievements of [Yang Qingzhou] a long time ago, how could rumors be as shocking as experiencing it in person? In his previous life, he had never appeared in the public eye, and in the end he could only appear in the special thanks. In this life, he also wanted to experience the feeling of being in the spotlight.
Qin Xi never thought that she would be nominated for the Cannes Best Actress for a role that did not exist in her previous life. Although it was just a nomination, its value was self-evident. Coupled with Qin Xi's own popularity and influence, almost all blue-blooded and red-blooded high-end luxury brands came to her and were willing to provide haute couture dresses of the season or even the last season. They all keenly realized that Qin Xi plus the Cannes red carpet would be the best key to open the Chinese market!
But none of the brands expected that even though they promised her the status of spokesperson and very generous treatment, Qin Xi still rejected them all and chose a little-known Chinese brand instead, because Qin Xi knew what she was best suited for as an oriental face. High-end brands wanted to open up the Chinese market through her, and she also wanted to promote pure oriental aesthetics to the world!
Qin Xi's decision shocked the mainland fashion circle and also inspired a number of top clothing brands and costume designers. They stepped up their efforts and united as never before, devoting themselves to creating the most beautiful dress with Chinese style that belongs only to Qin Xi. Chen Qingdai personally accompanied her as a makeup artist. Such resources and treatment were not to mention reaching the top, but were not inferior to others.
"Are you nervous?"
On the plane to Cannes, Chen Qingdai, who was sitting next to Qin Xi, asked with a smile.
Qin Xi nodded embarrassedly. Although her acting career has been flourishing since her rebirth, based on Qin Xi's understanding of her career level in her previous life, she thought that winning the mainstream domestic film actress title was the end of it. She never expected that she would have the opportunity to be nominated for the world's most influential international film actress. Even though she was fully prepared, Qin Xi still felt as if she was in a dream.
"I remember the first time I did your makeup was at the Swan Awards ceremony. You were still young at the time, and it was your first time walking the red carpet for a mainstream award show. But you were calm and composed. Not only did you not lose your composure, but you showed your charm. I knew you were extraordinary. Looking at you today, I can see that I have a good eye~"
Qin Xi shook his head and sighed, "You flatter me too much. How can the situation back then be compared with now?"
"But you are no longer the same person you were back then..."
Qin Xi looked up in surprise, only to see Chen Qingdai staring into her eyes. "You have always been a steady person, so there is no need to belittle yourself. You are the only young actress in China who has both real achievements and popularity, and is a strong actress in both movies and TV series. You represent the highest standard of acting skills for young actresses in China. I will make you look your most beautiful, and you just need to show yourself to the fullest, OK?"
Chen Qingdai's words pulled Qin Xi's wandering heart back to her stomach. Yes, she has come to where she is today step by step by herself. Although there is an element of luck, she can rely on her own efforts and live up to every opportunity. This is her strength! All these years of ups and downs have not knocked her down, but made her stronger. What is there for her, Qin Xi, to fear?
Qin Xi was very grateful for Chen Qingdai's earnest advice and encouragement, "Thank you Chen..."
Thinking of the relationship between Chen Qingdai and Gu Chenxing, the teacher couldn't say this. Qin Xi paused and continued, "Thank you, I understand."
Chen Qingdai nodded, indicating that the young man was teachable. Her thoughts drifted away, and she couldn't help but sigh, "I remember the first time I went to Cannes, I accompanied my sister Chen Qinglan. She won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in [Singer Robbery]. I thought she would shine in the entertainment industry, but I didn't expect... More than 20 years have passed, and I didn't expect that my nephew would go through so many twists and turns and walk the same path she had walked before."
Chen Qingdai looked at Qin Xi with a smile, "Come to think of it, it's all thanks to you~"
Qin Xi was stunned. Don’t say it, it’s true!
"Young people are very concerned about gains and losses. I think my nephew is even more nervous than you. I guess my words won't work on him. It's up to you..."
Qin Xi was speechless for a while. If you want to have a close relationship, just say so~
Qin Xi sat down next to Gu Chenxing, looking at him holding an English dictionary in his hand, but not having any interest in reading it. It was uncomfortable to move back and forth, so she couldn't help asking.
"Didn't you study abroad? Why are you still holding a dictionary?"
"I'm fine with daily communication, but how would I know those professional terms? I should be prepared to avoid embarrassing myself..."
Qin Xi couldn't help but burst out laughing. Gu Chenxing had never been able to deal with Qin Xi. "You're making fun of me again!"
"No way." Qin Xi held back her laughter, "I just remembered something..."
"What?" Gu Chenxing expressed his disbelief.
"Do you still remember that time when Fang Xianyu framed me for tax evasion, and you thought I was devastated, so you came to my house to see me and saw me reading an English book. What did you say at that time?"
When Qin Xi said this, Gu Chenxing immediately recalled, "I said... are you going to enter Hollywood?"
Gu Chenxing looked at the dictionary in his hand, raised his head and met Qin Xi's eyes, and they couldn't help but laugh at the same time. The nervousness just disappeared.
As soon as the plane landed, there was no time to rest and preparations had already begun. Lili suddenly handed over her phone, her tone unable to conceal her excitement, "Sister Xi, look!"