[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr":3,"chapter-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-102":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Academic Director: Reborn in the Film Industry",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2297102,4493,"Chapter 102: Emergency Brake","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-102",102,"\u003Cp>It was as he had wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Cao Yang’s true thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't come aiming for the Palme d'Or this time; to win the Palme d'Or, one not only needs to choose a film that appeals to the jury, but also needs to arrive early to lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one cannot get the strong backing of influential figures within the official circle, wanting to win the highest award of the \"Big Three\" is simply a delusion; there is no such thing as that much fairness and justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One can figure it out just by thinking about it: whether it is Berlin, Venice, or Cannes, they invite seven to nine people to be jurors every year, and their identities range from actors and directors to producers, so how could their tastes possibly be the same?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different tastes are just the excuse on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In secret, all kinds of interest relationships are mixed in, and the officials must also ensure that \"their own people\" win awards, so every year when awards are given, there are only so many, and these jury members must surely rely on \"arguing\" to ensure the interests of the people behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang walked onto the stage with a face full of smiles, first shaking hands with the presenter; the other party spoke in English with a light accent, and Cao Yang could understand him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he wants to go to Hollywood to boost his status, he definitely has to learn English.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presenter was quite enthusiastic, continuously praising the brilliance of *Secret Sunshine* and offering congratulations; Cao Yang listened with a smile and said thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presenter then gave the award to the other recipient of the tie, the American director Paul Thomas Anderson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This presenter seemed to dislike Americans, saying only a word of congratulations before handing over the trophy and certificate, without much of a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paul Thomas Anderson took the initiative to come over and shake hands with Cao Dao, saying, \"I really like your film *3-Iron*; the use of lens language in it is simply art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang felt a bit awkward, as he didn't immediately recall who this American director was; if it were a slightly more famous European arthouse director, he would have known most of them, having met them in Berlin and Venice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for American directors, he didn't know many; they didn't run in the same circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he certainly couldn't lose his manners, so he smiled and said, \"Your film is also very brilliant, especially the lead actor's performance; I think it's excellent. I didn't expect him to be able to pull off such an effect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Cao Yang’s own *Secret Sunshine*, there were no other films with a \"big\" female lead among the winners this time, so praising his film and his male lead was definitely safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paul Thomas Anderson was very happy; although the other party was young, he was a great director who had already won a Golden Lion, so being praised by him was a form of recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I also think Adam Sandler gave a breakthrough performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he gestured with his hand, signaling for Cao Yang to speak first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang demurred slightly before walking to the microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is a great honor to receive the Best Director award. Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival, thank you to the jury for your recognition, thank you to our lead actor Wu Qihua for his brilliant performance, and thank you to Cannes Best Actress Ms. Gao Yuanyuan for your wonderful performance—you are the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you to all the staff and actors of *Secret Sunshine*, and a special thanks to my alma mater, the Beijing Film Academy, for your support and cultivation. Thank you to my teacher, Mr. Situ, thank you to my parents, thank you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't let the fact that Cannes is the most famous of the three major European film festivals and seems the most authoritative fool you; in recent years, Cannes has actually been most fond of giving multiple awards to a single film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention others, let's just talk about the top awards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it is Berlin or Venice, they are very cautious when awarding the Golden Bear and the Golden Lion; it is common to win other awards after winning the top prize, but it is not as frequent as at Cannes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's just look at the last ten years or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1991, *Barton Fink* won the Cannes Palme d'Or and Best Actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1992, *The Best Intentions* won the Cannes Palme d'Or and Best Actress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1993, *The Piano* won the Cannes Palme d'Or and Best Actress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1996, *Secrets & Lies* won the Cannes Palme d'Or and Best Actress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1999, *Rosetta* won the Cannes Palme d'Or and Best Actress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2000, *Dancer in the Dark* won the Cannes Palme d'Or and Best Actress. In 2001, they gave the Grand Prix, Best Actress, and Best Actor to *The Piano Teacher* all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many permanent awards does Cannes have in total? Six permanent awards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that Cannes does the best promotion, which is why it has a bigger reputation and appears more \"authoritative.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the reason the three major European festivals have stood tall all these years and received worldwide recognition is that they still retain a bottom line—awards can be lobbied for, but the quality must at least pass muster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each film festival's selection committee can at least serve as a filter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year's Cannes didn't have many upsets either; before the closing ceremony, many people knew the Palme d'Or had already been reserved after seeing *The Pianist*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A film about World War II reflecting the cruelty of the Nazis—this is France, and knowing that much is enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the Palme d'Or went to *The Pianist* without any surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that many people had predicted that the lead actor of *The Pianist*, Adrien Brody, would win the Cannes Best Actor award, but he didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang also felt it was a pity; the plot of *The Pianist* wasn't actually that outstanding, and one could say Adrien Brody carried the entire story by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly immersed himself in that history, switching freely between elegance and destitution without any sense of dissonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is a good actor; it is said that for this film, he practiced the piano for several hours every day, and to better fit the image of a refugee, he lost thirty kilograms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awards ceremony ended, followed by a brief interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang’s *Secret Sunshine* won Best Director and Best Actress, making it one of the big winners of this film festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The routine interviews didn't yield anything new, for example:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Dao, this is your first time attending the Cannes Film Festival, and you've won two major awards at once. Can you talk about how you feel right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How do I feel? How could I feel? Of course, I'm happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Dao, is it a pity that you didn't win the Palme d'Or this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pity my foot; I didn't come aiming for the Palme d'Or, don't you go spouting nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Dao, will you come to participate in the Cannes Film Festival again next year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How would I know? It certainly depends on the progress of the film and whether it's suitable for Cannes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, these internal monologues were only thought in his heart; he wouldn't dare say them out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing a series of tasks, it was already past 11 PM when he returned to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuanyuan had barely eaten anything since lunch and hadn't drunk much water either, because the clothes she was wearing were not only hard to put on but also hard to take off; to reduce unnecessary trouble, almost all actresses choose to endure hunger and thirst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, being a female star isn't easy either; of course, once you see their income, you will immediately feel that these little difficulties are nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang felt a bit tired, but Gao Yuanyuan was clearly very excited and insisted on dragging Cao Yang to discuss acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were a few positions they hadn't discussed before... that is, acting positions, and she discussed them all with Cao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were about to reach an agreement, Gao Yuanyuan mumbled, \"Honey, let's have a daughter; I miss her so much...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Cao Yang, it was like a train moving at high speed that suddenly slammed on the emergency brakes with a *clack*, and he nearly threw out his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1436,"2026-06-20T05:36:32.009Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","bf94f9dd4f4a2c4e33fdb373a567dd125d404ac195cd4d21642ff4d5035bc6b3","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-103","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-101",411,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-cover.jpg"]