Chapter 183

The closing ceremony red carpet began.

The shouts from outside were deafening, enough to show the enthusiasm of the fans at the scene.

Crew after crew walked onto the red carpet, most of them here to promote films, not to compete.

Among the few Chinese-language films, besides 'Stars', 'Wu Xia' was the most valued by Cannes officials.

After all, the latter is a film selected for the "Midnight Screenings" section.

'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate', 'Life is Hot', 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan', a group of people stepped onto the red carpet one after another.

Chen Kexin led Starring Zhen Zidan, Tang Wei, and Teacher Hui Yinghong past Lin Nan's side.

Teacher Hui Yinghong and Tang Wei took the initiative to greet Lin Nan, while Chen Kexin and Starring Zhen Zidan had no choice but to nod in greeting.

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When the three of Lin Nan walked onto the red carpet, the media on both sides instantly became restless.

Everyone knows that this is the film crew of the competition section, and 'The Fault in Our Stars' most likely received a "hidden rule" invitation!

The domestic media waved their hands desperately to signal.

Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, and Liu Xiaoli paused for a few seconds, looked at them, and gave them shooting time.

CCTV-6 is still awesome; they weren't outside the isolation fence, but actually got inside, right on the edge of the red carpet!

"Lin Dao, Yifei, Ms. Liu, good luck tonight!"

"Thank you."

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On the closing ceremony red carpet, every competition section film crew that walked here would be stopped by the host for an interview.

'Stars' was no exception.

"Lin, you won the Golden Lion the first time you went to Venice. Tonight, do you have the confidence to win the Palme d'Or?"

Hearing this, Lin Nan smiled and shook his head.

"No matter what award I can win, it is Cannes Film Festival's recognition of me."

The female host was obviously surprised by this slick answer, but didn't pursue it further.

"Wish you good luck tonight."

"Thank you."

The three continued forward until they paused in front of the signature wall.

At this time, Liu Yifei was already a bit nervous; after all, this was her first chance to win an award, and a Cannes award at that.

Looking at Liu Xiaoli, she was completely relaxed, as if she didn't have many thoughts about that trophy; after all, when she played the mother role in 'Stars', it was also forced by her daughter.

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The awards ceremony scene in Cannes tonight was larger than what Lin Nan had seen in Venice and Berlin before; of course, the number of guests at the scene was also larger.

There were staff members guiding in front, leading the three of Lin Nan toward the middle front position, the fourth row.

Zhou Xun waved from far away, and Liu Yifei also responded.

Those few domestic crews were relatively far back. After all, the front rows were all exhibition film crews.

Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei sat inside, and Lin Nan sat in the position near the aisle.

Guests on the red carpet entered the venue one after another, and the time was getting closer to the official start.

Liu Yifei couldn't help but grab Lin Nan's hand.

"You said you weren't nervous, hehe."

Lin Nan teased, which earned him a fierce look from Liu.

On the other side, Liu Xiaoli also shook her head with a smile.

Before long, Jury President Robert De Niro walked up.

"Welcome filmmakers from all over the world to gather in Cannes today. Tonight, we will present the new Palme d'Or..."

For nearly an hour, the stage introduced all the films that made it to the end, such as "Cinefondation", "Un Certain Regard"... "Competition Section".

Finally, the main event arrived.

Non-competition section awards were presented first.

Lin Nan had to admit that he couldn't calm down either.

The big screen showed the awards introduction of the Cannes Film Festival, the trophies for different awards.

Lin Nan's attention fell on the competition section side.

The competition section trophies are all pure gold olive branches, just different sizes.

The Best Film Palme d'Or trophy is 13.5 cm long, 9 cm wide, weighs 118 grams, has 19 leaves, is crafted from 24k pure gold, and the base is a one-kilogram transparent crystal.

And the trophies for other awards are also 24k pure gold olive branches, but the size is only about one-third of the Palme d'Or trophy, and the crystal base is also much smaller.

Of course, besides the trophy, there is also a corresponding certificate.

At this time, the awards on stage had entered the "Un Certain Regard" section.

"Best Film, 'Arirang', Kim Ki-duk. Congratulations!"

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Liu Yifei grabbed Lin Nan's hand even tighter.

"Lin Nan, it's about to be the competition section."

"Why, is the heroine a bit nervous?"

"I'm not nervous at all, tell me, what award can we win?"

Liu Yifei asked in a low voice.

She knows that the main competition section awards get better the later they are.

Before Lin Nan could speak, the presentation of competition section awards had already begun.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei sat up straight instantly.

A jury member walked onto the stage, opened the envelope, and read aloud:

"The winner of the Best Supporting Actress award is: 'The Fault in Our Stars', Liu Yifei..."

As the words landed, Lin Nan's brain crashed!

Liu Yifei was stunned first, then looked fiercely at Liu Xiaoli; the latter's expression was very confused, her eyes full of being at a loss!

"Mom, you won the award..."

At this moment, Liu Yifei had no other thoughts in her mind, only excitement and thrill; it was her mother who won the award!

Among the guests, those who came from the country also looked at Lin Nan's side, at Liu Xiaoli, one by one, dumbfounded.

Good guy! Got a trophy in Cannes for his mother-in-law!

"Lin Dao is awesome now; even if there's only this one trophy, it's a good story if it gets out."

Zhou Xun couldn't help but say.

Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, including Jia Zhangke, Chen Kexin, and others, were all shocked.

The stage was still reading the awards commentary, saying that Liu Xiaoli performed a mother's selfless, sincere, and cautious maternal love for her daughter...

"Natural performance, how could it not be good!"

Lin Nan also came back to his senses at this time, hurriedly reminding Liu Xiaoli.

"Auntie, it's time to go on stage..."

Liu Xiaoli nodded subconsciously, stood up, walked past Liu Yifei and Lin Nan, and walked step by step toward the awards stage.

It can be seen that Liu Xiaoli didn't think about winning the award at all, but the result was that she won, so much so that she didn't even have any preparation.

"I, to be honest, didn't think I would win."

On stage, Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter full of excitement, and Lin Nan who was also smiling on the side; she felt a sense of fulfillment inexplicably...

"Xixi, Lin Nan, thank you both..."

Liu Xiaoli thought of the years of depending on each other with her daughter, and the real emotions brought into the plot, which made her feel a bit sad instantly.

"Thank you Liu Yifei, thank you Lin Nan, thank you Cannes..."

She raised the trophy and certificate in her hand, letting herself show a smile to cover up her emotions...

Lin Nan took the lead in giving applause, and then led the applause of the whole audience.

Liu Xiaoli walked down and returned to her seat.

"Mom, your eyes are a bit red." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

"Dead girl, are you looking for a beating..."

Liu Xiaoli retorted irritably, her voice a bit hoarse; being seen through by her daughter was too embarrassing.

"Lin Nan, thank you. Didn't expect that after so many years, winning an award again would be in Cannes..."

Liu Xiaoli said softly, and for a moment had many emotions.

"Auntie is too polite."

Lin Nan said with a smile.

He had heard Liu Yifei talk about the reason Liu Xiaoli left the stage back then: personality, family, pursuit, and more importantly, Liu Yifei...

Once, Liu Xiaoli also often won awards.

The awards ceremony continued.

"The winner of the Best Actor award is: Jean Dujardin..."

Lin Nan let out the breath he had been holding.

Liu Yifei held Lin Nan's hand tightly, comforting him and cheering herself up.

"The winner of the Best Actress award is: Kirsten Dunst..."

Lin Nan could feel Liu Yifei's hand loosen for a moment, soft and a bit powerless.

"Didn't I say it, if once doesn't work, then twice; I will take you to win Best Actress."

Liu Yifei looked up at Lin Nan, her eyes showing some disappointment and regret, but instantly hope burst forth again.

"Mm, if once doesn't succeed, then twice; didn't many seniors come through like this!"

Liu Yifei nodded, starting to comfort herself, feeling like she was drinking chicken soup.

"But there was a harvest today, at least Mom won an award."

Liu Yifei leaned on Liu Xiaoli's shoulder and laughed, the latter looking at her daughter dotingly.

The stage had already reached the Best Director award.

Everyone instantly perked up, because Lin Nan also had this hope.

Gu Changwei, Zhou Xun, and others also subconsciously scanned over.

"The winner of the Best Director award is: 'Drive', Nicolas..."

Alright, at this moment Lin Nan gave up.

He had absolutely no confidence in winning the Palme d'Or; the probability was too small, too small.

The sound of high heels came from the awards stage.

Including Lin Nan, everyone who came from the country looked over.

The jury member presenting the award had changed.

Teacher Shi Nansheng!

Lin Nan widened his eyes and looked at the awards stage, his breathing becoming a bit rapid.

He remembered back in Berlin, it was Teacher Shi Nansheng who presented him with the award, and it was also when it was his turn that she changed up.

"Lin Nan?" Liu Yifei called softly.

The Palme d'Or and the Grand Prix are film awards, not individual awards.

"The winner of the Grand Prix is: 'The Fault in Our Stars', congratulations."

"Lin Nan!" Liu Yifei shouted happily, a blush already on her face.

Lin Nan didn't answer, but stood up, looked at Liu Yifei with a smile, and then extended a hand; the latter smiled sweetly and took it.

"You guys go up, I won't go."

Liu Xiaoli said warmly; it was enough for her daughter and Lin Nan to go up; she wouldn't get involved in the shots.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both understood Liu Xiaoli's meaning.

"Xixi, let's go."

"Mm."

The two walked toward the awards stage.

"Lin Dao's film really won a second trophy!"

Zhou Xun, Fan Bingbing, and others were all smiles; they considered their relationship with Lin Nan to be quite good.

Chen Kexin was a bit speechless; when it comes to international film festival awards, Hong Kong talent is withering, and he himself couldn't compare...

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei stood in front of Teacher Shi Nansheng.

"Indeed a very beautiful girl."

Teacher Shi Nansheng smiled and said in a low voice.

"Thank you."

Lin Nan took the certificate, and Liu Yifei took the pure gold olive branch trophy.

The film award certificate is different from the individual award one.

This is issued to the film, containing specific film information, as well as the main creators.

For example, the certificate in Lin Nan's hand contained the director, lead actors, and producer.

Alright, there were only three names in total.

Lin Nan held two positions, director and male lead; Liu Yifei was producer and female lead, and there was also Liu Xiaoli.

As for Zhu Yawen, Cannes thought his screen time was a bit too little, not enough to be a supporting actor...

Just as the two were about to speak, Teacher Shi Nansheng stopped them, indicating she still had something to say.

She smiled and introduced to the people below: "They are the director and producer of 'Stars', also the male and female leads, and even more so, a couple..."

Gossip people don't distinguish nationality; as soon as Teacher Shi Nansheng's voice fell, the scene erupted in violent applause.

For beautiful things, there are always more people giving blessings.

At this moment, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were very satisfied; the Grand Prix was enough!

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When giving the acceptance speech, Lin Nan didn't know what he was thinking; his brain twitched, and he said he would come to Cannes again in the future, he wanted the Palme d'Or...

These words made everyone erupt in even louder applause, even Liu Yifei covered her mouth, laughing non-stop.

Returned to the seat.

Liu Yifei happily hugged the trophy and certificate, calling it, "In the future, I will keep them well."

Could Lin Nan not know Liu Yifei's thoughts?

Poor him, one Golden Lion, two Silver Bears, now all at Liu Yifei's place. Mm, they will soon have another friend!

Who the Palme d'Or was given to, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei didn't care anymore...

At this time, it was already 2:00 AM domestically.

"'The Fault in Our Stars' has won the Grand Prix!"

"Liu Yifei's mother won Best Supporting Actress?!"

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Employees on the night shift of major news websites and portals quickly started to get busy!

No matter if anyone was online reading news at 2:00 AM, they had to update these latest pieces of information from the Cannes Film Festival at the first opportunity.

This is big news!

The Cannes Film Festival does not distinguish between main and supporting actor awards. (Only a few times have they distinguished between main and supporting actor awards)

Both main and supporting actors can compete for the Best Actor award.

This chapter, I specifically made modifications...