That year Huayu

To be honest, Lin Nan hasn't paid attention to the news about the Hong Kong Film Awards for several years.

Suddenly he heard the announcement of the nomination list at the Berlin International Film Festival. For a moment, he really felt a little fresh.

Taking a closer look at the nomination list, well, as expected, it is still the same old flavor, unchanged for more than ten years.

It's just that this year there are many more powerful mainland actors, such as Huang Bo, Zhou Xun, Zhao Yanzi, Tang Wei and others.

But to put it bluntly, it is basically a helpless move for these filmmakers with mainland backgrounds to be shortlisted, because there is really no one in the Hong Kong circle to make up the number.

Lin Nan, who is in Berlin, pays attention to the news there because a few Hong Kong filmmakers put forward a "deviant" suggestion.

“To save the Hong Kong Island Film Awards, but also to save Hong Kong films and Hong Kong filmmakers.

The time has come when the Academy Awards are imminent and it is time to revise the award rules.

That is to say, the registration channel will be opened to the entire mainland and Chinese-speaking film circles, the restriction threshold will be removed, and the film will no longer be limited to Hong Kong Island and the small circle of Hong Kong films. "

As soon as this proposal came out, it instantly won the support and solidarity of most of the Chinese film industry.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that once this is done, the Hong Kong Film Awards will definitely be reborn from the ashes, instead of continuing to struggle like dead bones in a grave.

But as the old saying goes, who doesn’t have a group of selfish old stubborns and old and young children?

reform? That is absolutely impossible!

Just one day later, the Hong Kong Film Awards Committee jumped out and spoke sharply.

They criticize this idea as "forgetting one's ancestors", which completely subverts the original intention of establishing the Hong Kong Film Awards. It is a betrayal of Hong Kong's local films, and they will definitely not adopt it.

Everything was like a farce. The "uprising" had just begun, but it was ruthlessly "suppressed" and turned into a joke and a source of conversation in the circle.

"It won't take long. In another two or three years, no one will pay attention to the Hong Kong Academy Awards, and they will quietly die of old age."

At the dinner table, Lin Nan vowed to make a guarantee.

To put it bluntly, the Golden Rooster Awards and the Hong Kong Island Film Awards are almost the same thing, a bit disgusting.

But the former has an advantage that the latter cannot match, that is, it has the huge film market in the mainland, and it has official endorsement to a certain extent!

That's why the men of the Golden Rooster Awards are more arbitrary and aloof.

"Damn it, I had 13 nominations for "Let the Bullets Fly", but in the end, I was only given one for Best Costume Design! It's obvious that you are kidding me..."

Jiang Wen cursed while holding a beer, saying that he had also been used as a stepping stone by Hong Kong Island.

"Lin Nan, Tom sent a message saying that Matt and Jessica have arrived." Liu Yifei took Lin Nan's mobile phone and suddenly reminded.

"Then let's stop here today, shall we break up?"

Looking at the slightly messy cups and plates on the dining table, Lin Nan said.

"Okay, let's talk again the day after tomorrow when your movie premieres."

Jiang Wen stood up staggeringly and took the coat handed by Zhou Yun.

Five minutes later, several people separated at the door of the restaurant.

"Director Jiang doesn't seem to be in a good mood?"

Liu Yifei put her left hand into Lin Nan's down jacket pocket and asked with some confusion.

"He made appointments with many film producers to watch the movie after the opening ceremony. But he hasn't watched the movie yet, so those people are using the domestic reviews of the movie to talk about it and start lowering the price in advance."

"Oh. That's really bad. Our movie is still popular, hehe..."

Speaking of this matter, Liu Yifei couldn't help but smile with joy.

Because as of this morning, "Manchester by the Sea" has received more than thirty film producers' viewing intentions.

But in order not to affect the opening ceremony premiere, these people will be arranged to watch the film at other times after the opening ceremony.

After not seeing each other for more than 20 days, Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain are still excited.

The results of the Golden Globe Awards gave them great confidence. They are looking forward to replicating that honor at this Berlin International Film Festival.

"Lin, the crew of "The Great Wall" will return to China one after another at the end of this month. Maybe we can go together after the Oscars."

Matt Damon's words reminded Lin Nan that it has been three months since the casting of "The Great Wall" was finalized, and more than two months of training.

"Well, let's hope that we can take the same flight by then."

…

The two days passed very quickly, and by the afternoon of the 4th, the Berlin International Film Festival had already entered a state of huge crowds of people.

News about the arrival of various film crews, actors and stars in Berlin is constantly being updated, and invitations are being widely distributed for various events, press conferences and cocktail parties.

The large army of Chinese-speaking filmmakers is a force that cannot be ignored and is quite conspicuous.

Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Zhang Ziyi... Xu Jinglei, Jackie Chan and others are all the focus in front of the camera.

In addition, several domestic giants such as China Film, Shanghai Film, Huayi, Bona, and LeTV also made their appearances.

On the evening of the 4th, Lin Nan received a call from La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun. They will all attend the opening ceremony premiere of "Manchester by the Sea" the next morning, which is also the world premiere.

La Peikang acted very quickly. Only five days after arriving in Berlin, he finalized an imported blockbuster movie, Disney's "Cinderella", which will be released simultaneously in China and North America in March.

On the morning of the 5th, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei got up very early.

The two will not attend the red carpet of the opening ceremony at nine o'clock, but will go directly to the largest screening hall of the Berlin Film Festival.

There is also a large media presence there, and some top filmmakers from all over the world will also be present.

At about 9:30, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, wearing simple down jackets, sat in the car and set off.

Tom, Matt, and Jessica had already arrived there in advance. Leonardo was still on the plane and was not expected to arrive until the afternoon.

When we arrived at the scene, there were already many people outside, mostly foreigners.

"Lin Nan."

Following the sound, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei saw La Peikang, who was surrounded by people from China.

"Director Lin, Yifei."

"Director Lin, are you dressed a little casually today? Haha..."

…

Li Bingbing, Jackie Chan and others greeted Lin Nan, and many foreign filmmakers smiled and nodded at Lin Nan.

"Sissi, let's go there."

"Um."

When he walked up to him, Lin Nan couldn't help but smile. Zhang Ziyi really knew how to play. He actually brought Wang Feng to the film festival? To travel?

Everything was ready in the screening room, and time was stuck before a group of people filed in.

This is the first time that "Manchester by the Sea" has been officially released to the outside world. Many media people have relevant certificates on their chests and are watching the movie attentively.

And today's "Manchester by the Sea", how to describe it?

People who can understand and see into things are often easily carried away by emotions, just like nearly 80% of the people present at the scene.

Their expressions are all depressed, restrained and negative, and one can even see struggle and pain in their expressions, and even more sadness and frustration.

"Lin Nan, you never told me that you made such a movie? It's so miserable, it's so painful to watch... If this is released in China, the box office may not be optimistic..."

Liu Yifei tugged on Lin Nan's sleeve, her eye circles a little red.

That's right, a father watches his three children being engulfed in fire, all because of his own "fault". Who can sustain his spirit? In the days and nights, months and years that followed, I lived under torture and sinking of my spirit and soul... It was very touching.

"Because of this, I never showed you the finished film. I only told you the synopsis. Did Leon do a good job?"

Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand and asked softly. As for the box office? Lin Nan would never expect a high box office for this kind of movie.

"Well, he acted really well. Especially the scene where he saw Matt's body, there are simply no words to describe it..."

"This subject is very advantageous." Lin Nan pointed out.

"Um?"

"Look at everyone, almost all of them have taken it in. A few old men over there are still wiping away tears..."

Seeing this scene, Lin Nan became more confident.

Most professional filmmakers are emotional, or easily empathetic.

The biggest advantage of "Manchester by the Sea" is its emotional resonance. Tragedy is always more direct to the heart and more profound than comedy.

The movie, which lasted just over two hours, ended in deathly silence in the screening room.

For the first time, Lin Nan did not hear applause immediately after the premiere of his movie. Instead, he heard sobbing.

After a long time, I don't know who clapped first, and then the applause slowly piled up and became a wave of sound.

"Lin, this movie is great."

"Leon has contributed top-notch acting skills, but he obviously doesn't have children?"

"This movie is very touching and makes people a little depressed..."

…

"The filming was good, but brother, I still firmly believe that "One Step Away" is even better!"

"Director Lin, it's unjustifiable for your film not to win an award." Fan Bingbing came over to say hello, wiping his tears.

…

"Manchester by the Sea", as the opening film of the Berlin International Film Festival, amazed all the filmmakers and media people present.

The media reporters have already taken the time to go back and catch up on the manuscript. It is expected that their reports on "Manchester by the Sea" will be seen in the Berlin International Film Festival's internal magazine in the next few days.

Lin Nan believes that in the next ten days, the plot of this movie and the extremely suppressed sadness will be lingering in many people's minds.

"Is there time later? There will be a dinner for the crew, directors and actors from China."

Standing outside the screening room, La Peikang asked Lin Nan.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei smiled at each other and shook their heads helplessly.

"Why, are you so disrespectful? Are you already holding it?" La Peikang teased.

"La Dong, we have booked a flight to Paris. We really can't spare the time." Liu Yifei took the initiative to explain.

"La Dong, I have to go see my father-in-law, and I'll go with Sissi."

Lin Nan spread his hands and said playfully. Liu Yifei had a smile on her face and kept nodding.

At this moment, La Peikang, Ren Zhonglun and others on the side understood everything. Isn't it? Lin Nan and Liu Yifei are getting married soon...

"Okay, when you come back from Paris, we'll get together here again. We're still waiting for the closing ceremony to give everyone a big surprise."

"La Dong, what are you saying, where should I put my movie?" Jiang Wen, whose temper was written on his face, retorted with a smile.

"Then you two get a share? After all, we are all our own people." Ren Zhonglun joked.

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