I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 608.

It was around 11 o'clock when I left from Takakura Ken's house.

Instead of eating at his house, he left directly and headed back to Tokyo.

Along the way, Shang Yuanai would occasionally look at Xu Xin...

Hesitant to speak.

But Xu Xin was destined not to reveal anything to her.

So even if he noticed her gaze, he didn't see it.

Then, he edited a text message and sent it to the old man about what he and Takakura Ken had talked about and how pleasant the atmosphere was.

The old man replied simply:
"Okay, got it."

Then, Xu Xin leaned back on the seat and closed his eyes to rest.

Opening his eyes again, he had already returned to the hotel.

The first thing he did when he returned to the hotel was to take off his clothes. After taking off the dress on his body again and handing it to Su Meng, he didn't go out. He ordered a meal at the hotel and after finishing eating, he sent a message to Chen He that he had already returned. information.

It was the awards ceremony in the evening, and the entire hotel was visibly busy at this moment.

Those Japanese local actors whose homes are in Tokyo, as well as domestic and foreign actors, directors, and all teams involved in this awards ceremony, all began to prepare for tonight's styling.

On the contrary, Xu Xin relaxed a lot.

The afternoon passed by in a hurry.

At around 6 p.m., he received a call from Chen He.

The car arranged by the Tokyo Film Festival has already arrived downstairs, and the crew assembled and waited in the lobby to get on the car.

So Xu Xin put on the well-pressed dress again and walked out the door.

Just in time, Liang Bingning, who was wearing a big red dress, also walked out of the room, and the first thing she said after seeing Xu Xin was:

"I can count on you. What have you been doing these days?"

"Cooperate to participate in the event."

Xu Xin looked innocent.

"Steel Piano" and "Guanyin Mountain" are not active together, they are busy with their own things, is it not normal to not socialize?

But upon hearing his words, Liang Bingning sighed speechlessly:

"Oh... I mean to introduce Li Yu to you."

"Oh~"

After understanding what she meant, Xu Xin nodded and said while waiting for the elevator:
"Can't you just talk to her?"

"That's not good for you to talk to."

"You have to support your own people."

Suddenly Xu Xin said something meaningful.

Liang Bingning was taken aback...

Looking at Xu Xin uncertainly:

"you……"

"It's like a tree branch, one branch has two flowers, each representing a branch."

"..."

Hearing this, Liang Bingning's mind moved.

At this time...

With a "ding", the elevator arrived.

Xu Xin made a gesture of "please".

Several people walked in.

In the elevator, Liang Bingning didn't say anything, but fell into deep thought.

Then the elevator stopped on the next floor, and some people came up, so the matter was completely abandoned.

After reaching the first floor, the two came out, and she said:
"Li Yu is right there, let's go, I'll introduce you to him."

Xu Xin nodded:
"it is good."

So, he followed Liang Bingning to the corner, and soon came to Li Yu.

In all honesty, Li Yu is pretty.

At any rate, he was born as a host of a local TV station, so his physical condition is naturally not bad.

Full of flavor.

but……

I don't know if it's because of getting along with Xiwei for a long time, Xu Xin always feels that the eyes of these sisters looking at Sister Bingbing are not normal.

Especially looking at how she looks dressed up today.

It's really too hot.

Delusion?
probably……

However, he didn't observe for long. After getting acquainted with Li Yu, the pleasantries were almost over. The producer who lined up next to Li Yu and waited to meet Xu Xin finally got the right opportunity.

"Hi Director Xu, I'm Lin Yu, Manager of the Investment Department of Laurel Films. Nice to meet you."

"Director Xu, I'm Yu Nianheng from Shengshi Xinying, the publisher of "Guanyin Mountain"..."

"Hello Director Xu, I have been waiting for you for a long time..."

Compared with "The Piano of Steel", which was single-handedly, many people came to the producer of "Guanyin Mountain".

In the eyes of other directors, these bosses of various companies who are equivalent to "God of Wealth", "General Lu" and so on, although they are not humble when facing Xu Xin, their tone and posture are respectful look.

No way, not respectful.

Director Xu...

Can't figure it out.

Although the relationship on the surface has been shown.

The newcomers supported by the West Film Studio, who have a good cooperation with the Shanghai Film Studio, the disciples of director Zhang Yimou, etc...

It looks "simple".

But he's always been able to show an energy that doesn't match.

Not to mention, how can a newcomer supported by Xiying Studio bring Xiying, Yindu, and Shanghai Film together?

The three state-owned factories sold his face...

Ordinary directors can't do this.

Therefore, people who don't know how deep Xu Xin's background is, no one dares to make a decision in front of him.

What's more...they are really talented.

Be respectful and polite.

And he exchanged greetings with the crew of "Guanyin Mountain". In the crew of "The Piano of Steel", Wang Qianyuan was next to Zhang Meng.

Looking at the appearance of a group of Gods of Wealth nodding and bowing to Xu Xin, and seeing the other actors of "Guanyin Mountain" who could only laugh with them there, waiting for the Gods of Wealth to finish their greetings, it was his turn... He couldn't help but turn his head He glanced at Zhang Meng.

After noticing his gaze, Zhang Meng turned his head and shrugged at him:

"Look what am I doing?"

"……fine."

Wang Qianyuan smiled and shook his head.

……

The red carpet of the crew of "The Piano of Steel" is in the middle, neither front nor back.

In the ranking of the main competition unit, the position is equivalent to neither good nor bad.Soon when it was the turn of the crew, Xu Xin returned to the crew following the notice of the staff.

The car used to pick up the crew was a Lexus, and Xu Xin and Chen He shared a car.

Just follow the director and actor's vehicles.

As the car was driving on the bustling road, Chen He suddenly asked:
"Is Director Xu nervous?"

"Don't be nervous, it's not my movie."

Xu Xin smiled and shook his head:
"If it was "The Hawthorn Tree", I might still have some expectations in my heart. But this is not my movie. As an outsider... To be more official, I came here for the purpose of enjoying it."

With that said, he asked back:
"Director Chen is nervous?"

"A little……"

Chen He bluntly admitted his feelings:
"The main reason is that if we can win the prize, it will mean a lot to us."

"That's for sure."

Not to mention the small probability event that both films won awards.

The best film, best director, and best actor and actress awards, as long as two films can win one, it can be said that the factory has made a lot of money.

It's not about money, it's about influence.

For a private company, winning this kind of award is nothing more than increasing the gold content of the film, allowing the audience to buy tickets, earning more money, and increasing the company's prize honor.

But for Xiying Film Studio, the meanings of these two...or if "The Piano of Steel" wins the award are very different.

The "Guanyin Mountain" factory didn't even consider it.

After all, if this drama really has anything to do with the factory, it is nothing more than the heroine Sister Bingbing.

Unless Sister Bingbing can win the Best Actress, what awards it won... It's not the turn of the factory for the time being.

Of course, it's not impossible to take it.For example, something like ""Guanyin Mountain" starring Liang Bingning, an excellent actor in our factory, won XX honors" and so on.

But that is empty and has its appearance, it is just good-looking on the surface.

If Sister Bingbing gets it, then forget it.

As for "The Piano of Steel" as the main direction... although this play was picked up by Xu Xin halfway.

At the beginning, everyone just thought that the quality was very good, in line with the tone of the factory.

No one expected it to be selected as the main competition unit of the Tokyo Film Festival.

Yes, Tokyo is not comparable to the three major European countries...

But it is also one of the nine big ones.

As long as the Chinese films produced by our own factory can win awards at this kind of international film festival... then it is equivalent to the Chinese entertainment industry making a small appearance in the world.

This is grades.

With achievements, no mention of rewards for meritorious deeds...

Even the army has the distinction of regular army and miscellaneous army.

These achievements and accumulation are particularly easy to become another upward channel.

It is a work that honors the country with the eight classics.

The meaning is too great.

Therefore, it is normal for Chen He to be nervous.

Xu Xin can also understand, but this place is not owned by his family, and whether he can win the prize can only wait for the final result to be announced.

"Director Chen, just stay calm and don't be impatient."

He comforted in a slow voice.

Chen He nodded slightly, and loosened his bow tie slightly.

let out a long breath.

……

After getting off the car at the end of the red carpet, Xu Xin and Chen He, as producers, stood obediently behind the three people in front, waiting to enter.

The popularity of "The Piano" at the Tokyo Film Festival has been great, so many reporters have paid attention.

At this moment, the flash is like a flash of A1 flashing one after another, and there is not enough Qiuli cream.

And just when he politely waved hello to the left and right, he was suddenly taken aback...

Blinked subconsciously.

good guy...

A group of people were holding up posters of "Secret" and yelling at him.

Xu Xin identified it carefully, and the approximate pronunciation is...

Sicklet...

Good guy.

He hadn't seen this movie poster in years.

Looking at the group of fans who shouted at him, he waved his hand specially and smiled.

Got bigger cheers.

Immediately afterwards, after the filming of "The Piano of Steel" crew finished, Xu Xin, Chen He, and Zhang Meng took the lead to move forward.

Leave the rest of the time to Wang Qianyuan and Qin Hailu.

After walking a few steps, seeing the group of movie fans waiting for him with pens, he walked over.

I took the signature pen and signed it for everyone.

Unfortunately, he couldn't understand what these people were saying.

Just looking at these familiar posters, my eyes are full of emotion.

In a flash...it's been a long time.

After giving a bunch of signatures, he politely said thank you to everyone, and then returned to the team.

After a very stylized red carpet process, he finally entered the new Toho Cinema in Roppongi.

The Tokyo Film Festival continues the European style. The selection of the venue still focuses on the "pure film" and chose the inside of the cinema.

When the time comes, no matter where the award is won, the name will appear directly on the screen.

And Xu Xin finally saw Li Pingdong.

"Director Li."

"Director Xu."

Li Pingdong walked over with a smile, shook hands with Xu Xin and said:
"How are you doing in Tokyo these days?"

"It's okay, just wander around...By the way, Director Li, are you free next year?"

"In the first half of the year, we will collaborate with director Chen Jiashang on a play called "Painted Wall". It is estimated that it will end before June."

"Then leave the second half of the year to me?"

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Li Pingdong nodded first:
"Okay."

After agreeing, he asked curiously:
"What is Director Xu planning to make this time? Or a romance movie?"

"No, I've had enough romance movies."

Xu Xin shook his head, then directly turned on the iPhone and logged into the email system:
"Director Li, I'll send you the script. For novels... I'll ask Jay to send you a copy called "Sunspot". It's a crime suspense book. I've already finished the adaptation."

crime suspense...

Li Pingdong is interested:
"No problem. I'll go back and have a look."

"Um……"

After doing some manipulations and sending the script to Li Pingdong's mailbox, Xu Xin suddenly rolled his eyes:
"Director Li, can you give me a spoiler..."

"……Ha ha ha ha."

Li Pingdong suddenly let out a hearty laugh, then shook his head, and said:
"Knowing in advance, how can it be called a surprise?"

"...?"

Xu Xin was taken aback.

And then... the bearded photographer patted Xu Xin on the shoulder with a smile:

"I'll go first. See you at the dinner later."

"..."

After watching him leave, Xu Xin rubbed his chin.

Hey……

Director Li's words... are interesting.

……

Looks like it won't be returning empty-handed.

When Xu Xin quietly told Chen He the news, it was obvious that the other party's breathing became a little heavier.

But fortunately, he was able to hold his breath and didn't tell the crew.

It's just that I have more or less a bottom line in my heart.

Next, is the long waiting time.

While waiting for the guests to enter, Xu Xin saw many famous people in the world.

Like Takeshi Kitano.

The notoriously upright old man seems to have a really high status in the Japanese film industry. From entering to the present, the people who used to chat with each other have never stopped.

Time passed so quickly, and finally, the movie theater was almost full.

The cameras set up around also turned on red lights.

With the appearance of two hosts whom Xu Xin doesn't know, a man and a woman, this "Tokyo Film Festival" awards ceremony officially began.

……

"Oh? The picture is ready. Good evening everyone, fans and friends are welcome to come to our Sina live broadcast and watch the live broadcast of the No.20 [-]rd Tokyo Film Festival Awards Ceremony. Hello everyone, I am your old friend Martin. And today The co-host with me is our elder sister Jingwei..."

Martin's voice reappeared in the picture.

"Hello, audience friends, I am the host Jingwei."

After Jingwei said hello, I heard Martin say:

"Speaking of...this year is really a year for our Chinese-language films to shine."

"Yes. Whether it's "Di Renjie", "Sword Rain", "Chen Zhen" or "Sunshine Chongqing", "Legend of the Sea", "The Thief of Time", "Reunion"..."

After finishing talking about "Reunion", Jingwei paused before adding:
""Three Shots"... to "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" directed by Xu Xin and the two shortlisted "The Piano of the Piano" and "Guanyin Mountain" at the Tokyo Film Festival... so many excellent Chinese-language films have appeared around the world On the stage. And also received many honors, it is indeed a brilliant year."

After retelling the Chinese-language films that appeared in the three major European films throughout the year like a few treasures, Jingwei said with some emotion:
"Our Chinese movies are really getting better and better."

"I think it will be better in the future."

What Martin said was categorical.

Then the conversation changed:
"Speaking of which, Director Wang Quan'an's "Reunion" won the Silver Bear Award for Best Screenplay in Berlin, Director Xu Xin won his first Silver Lion in Venice, and this "The Piano of Steel" and Liang Bingning's "Sunshine Chongqing "was shortlisted in Cannes, and "Guanyin Mountain" was shortlisted in Tokyo... Xiying Film Studio has really produced a lot of excellent works this year. Sometimes it even gives me an illusion... It seems that they win awards just like buying goods, casually I got it..."

"This is the foundation of Xiying Film Studio."

Jingwei added with emotion:
"Since the last century, they have been winning awards and getting soft hands. It is like the fifth and sixth generations we are talking about now... Many of these two generations of directors are from Xiying Studio. Directors such as Zhang Yimou, Director Chen Kaige, Director Jiang Wen, etc... People in our country pay attention to inheritance, and this spirit is passed down from generation to generation..."

"Now it's in Director Xu's hands."

"Haha... yes."

Compared with the formality of Venice, the hosting style of the two this time is much more relaxed.

Soon, along with the broadcast of the screen, this year's host Ken Watanabe and Mie Nakayama appeared on the stage.

"Oh? We saw that the two hosts have already appeared on the stage, and the No.20 [-]rd Tokyo Film Festival Awards Ceremony has officially started. Hello everyone, I am the host Martin."

"I am Jingwei."

"You are now watching the awards ceremony of the world's nine major international A-category film festivals, the Tokyo International Film Festival, live on Sina. This Chinese-language film has been shortlisted for two outstanding works, which are directed by Zhang Meng, starring Wang Qianyuan and Qin Hailu. "The Piano of Steel", and "Guanyin Mountain" starring Li Yu's director Liang Bingning and Chen Bolin... Then who will win the various awards at this year's film festival, let us wait and see..."

……

"Audience Award winner is ... Gilles Baggett-Buchner for Sarah's Key. Congratulations."

Whoa, whoa, whoa...

Amidst the thunderous applause, a handsome foreign guy walked onto the stage while waving.

Xu Xin was also applauding. When the other party delivered his acceptance speech, he looked down at his phone.

Just now, the Japan Viewpoint Award, two awards from Asia Style, and the Earth Contribution Award sponsored by Toyota have been awarded.

The next award is the Best Artistic Contribution Award.

Similar to the "Special Golden Lion Award" in Venice.

That said, the movie isn't that good, and it's not that bad either.

Consolation prize means.

On top of the Best Artistic Contribution Award, there are actresses, followed by actors, directors, special awards and grand prizes.

After he directly deleted the audience award in the notepad, he suddenly heard Chen He whispering in his ear:

"Director Xu, what Director Li said...couldn't be the Art Contribution Award?"

"..."

Xu Xin didn't respond, but shook his head slightly.

Intuitively speaking, if it is really an art contribution award, it should not be so vaguely reminded by Director Li.

After all, this award is hardly a surprise.

But at this time, he didn't dare to continue poisoning himself, so he could only wait patiently.

Wait for the buddy on the stage to go down, and wait for the next award presenter to come out.

Soon, after the buddy who won the Audience Award stepped down, the next award presenter appeared.

A middle-aged woman of Southeast Asian descent can be seen at a glance.

Yasmin Amo, a Malaysian director, was the winner of the Artistic Contribution Award last year with "The Love of Jasmine".

Not to mention greetings, she quickly took out the envelope, glanced at it, and read out a name:
"Buddha Mountain. OMEDETO."

The latter sentence means "congratulations" in Japanese.

After Xu Xin reacted for a while, he immediately looked in the direction of his right hand.

"Guanyin Mountain" won an award.

Amidst the applause, Li Yu's expression ranged from astonishment to bewilderment...

When habitually looking to the left and right, Xu Xin also noticed a little "lonely".

Obviously, she is also ambitious.

But I didn't expect... This work still fell on the eve of dawn.

However, the sisters adjusted quickly, stood up amid applause, and went to the stage to accept the award.

The award was received in fluent English, which was quickly interpreted to the guests at the scene by Japanese simultaneous interpretation.

Xu Xin is so envious...

KKRJ, ZKKN.

After Li Yu finished speaking in English, he switched to Chinese:
"I would like to thank Bingbing for her passionate interpretation of this drama, and also thank the investors and producers for trusting me..."

After a pause, she continued:
"In the next work, I will bring you a better film!"

Anyone could hear her dissatisfaction...

At least in the Chinese context.

But... there is nothing to do.

Finally, amid applause, she accepted the award and stepped down.

Then, almost at the moment she stepped down, Chen He and Xu Xin, including Liang Bingning and Qin Hailu sat up straight.

Chen He and Xu Xin hope that Liang Bingning will win the award.

Qin Hailu hoped that she would take it.

Anyway, now is the time to see the outcome.

Soon, Julie Goyer, who won the Best Actress at the Tokyo Film Festival with "Limit to Eight Times" in the 22nd session, also wore a red dress and walked gracefully on the stage.

After another round of pleasantries that Xu Xin couldn't understand, he took out the envelope in his hand.

Glancing at it, he said:

"Buddha Mountain, RANG, BIN, NING!"

Although the pronunciation was not standard, Li Yu, who had just won the award, jumped up when he heard the name of the previous movie.

Then, amidst the applause of the audience, Liang Bingning was hugged.

Because it was too noisy, Xu Xin couldn't hear what the two of them were talking about.

Moreover, his focus is actually not here.

Instead, he looked around, subconsciously looking for Li Pingdong's location.

Because he thought of a possibility...

A very outrageous possibility.

Can't you?
It shouldn't be that exaggerated, right?
The "surprise" that Director Li said...if it was Sister Bingbing, it would be reasonable.

But the problem is, he also knows himself.

I have a distinct imprint of Xiying Studio on my body.

To surprise yourself is to surprise Xiying Studio.

Sister Bingbing's film...except for herself, has almost nothing to do with the factory.

Could it be that……

Surprise more than that?
After thinking of this possibility, his mind suddenly became hot.

Is it...

……

"I would like to especially thank Director Li Yu for your trust in me. I would also like to thank other friends who have given me support inside and outside the crew...I hope to bring more excellent works to meet you in the future..."

"Liang Bingning is so beautiful...the same red dress, the two are simply incomparable."

Martin said this with an obsessed tone.

Jingwei in the studio I heard was full of weirdness.

But she also had to admit...

Indeed, she is really beautiful and there is nothing wrong with it.

Julie Geyer is not an unknown person, but they are also wearing red dresses, and Liang Bingning killed the other so quickly that she could hardly see her.

But it's live broadcast right now, big brother, can you restrain your nympho tone?
So Jingwei corrected it:
"That's right, while she is beautiful, her acting skills have also been recognized. Here we would like to congratulate her and Director Li Yu for adding another brilliance to our Chinese-language film."

After speaking, she gestured to Martin.

I mean hurry up and restrain your nympho look.

The award ceremony is not over yet.

……

The No.20 winner of the [-]nd Tokyo Film Festival is the Bulgarian actor Kristo Christopher.

This guy's beard is quite individual.

The pace of getting on stage is also very easy.

But Xu Xin, who was sitting on the seat, turned his head and glanced at Chen He beside him.

The other party's lips were slightly pale.

Obviously nervous.

He wanted to say something...

Remind him that there are best director and film festival awards behind.

But it was estimated that it would be useless to say it, so I simply kept silent.

Sitting in the chair, he continued to maintain that he couldn't understand the whole scene, but he had to show a look of concentration.

Until the other party took out the envelope and read out the name:
"《The Piano in a Factory》, WON QAN YUAN~"

"what!!!"

Chen He jumped up from the stool, cheered with his hands up, expressing his excitement!

Win, win big!
The people from Xiying Studio have taken over the best actor and queen!
Although it is not yet possible to sort out what kind of "shock wave" will be generated later.

But at this moment, he knew that this time... the factory won the big prize!
It's not just him cheering, Zhang Meng and Qin Hailu are also cheering.

Wang Qianyuan was shaken violently by Zhang Meng's shoulders.

He clasped his hands and covered his nose with an unbelievable look, while being pushed out by Zhang Meng, which meant that he hurried to the stage to receive the award.

Everyone is cheering.

Only Xu Xin.

He seemed out of tune with the noise of the crowd, sitting on a chair, neither applauding nor cheering, just looking at the big screen without knowing what he was thinking.

And at this moment, he noticed a gaze.

Subconsciously turned his head and took a look.

Across the crowd, he saw Liang Bingning, who was still clutching the trophy, looking at him with a curious look of "what's the matter with you".

Seeing this, Xu Xin just smiled slightly.

He continued to sit on the chair and, together with the audience, applauded Wang Qianyuan, who was at a loss when he walked onto the stage.

He looked unusually calm.

And according to Martin:
"Director Xu looks really calm. Just like those masters in martial arts novels, he has the demeanor of a master."

But in fact, Xu Xin just didn't react.

Because at the moment Wang Qianyuan won the award, an idea popped into his mind.

Quite a greedy idea.

Director Li's surprise...should be more than that, right?
Although he also knew that his thoughts were not realistic, he still couldn't restrain himself... What if?
What if there is a bigger surprise?
It's a pity... there is no chance.

In the end, the director award went to "Sarah's Key" directed by Gilles Baggett-Buchner, the jury award went to Kaneto Shindo's "A Postcard", and the final Tokyo Film Festival award went to Neil Bergman's "Intimate Grammar" in the bag.

With the acceptance speech delivered by Neil Bergman, the entire Tokyo Film Festival came to an end.

Xu Xin didn't know what others thought of this film festival.

He only saw one thing from Chen He's swollen and red face.

This time, the West Film Studio...is Qin Shihuang's cramp in the true sense.

Won hemp.

　This chapter has just been written and posted relatively late.To be honest, I had a hard time writing the entire Tokyo Film Festival, because these plots were originally kind of small sidelines...but because the main plot was cut off, I had to grab it and focus on the description.

At the same time, I also wanted to end it as soon as possible, which caused me to write in a hurry...

But I really can't help it, because to be reasonable, before I didn't change the article at the beginning of this month, this kind of plot didn't even cross the line in my opinion.But after changing the article once, I have to be more careful in handling it, and I have to ask the editor in advance for some controversial plots.

There is no time to plan these branch plots in detail.

I'm here to say sorry to everyone, I'm sorry.

　
(End of this chapter)