Huayu: Starting with mentoring female stars

Chapter 64 won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Director

Then, the staff presented Zhu Yilong with the trophy.

Zhu Yilong held the trophy in his hand and raised it high above his head.

Just as I was about to give my acceptance speech.

He was so emotional that his eyes suddenly welled up with tears, and he started wiping them away.

Upon seeing this, the audience applauded again.

Such situations are not uncommon; crying tears of joy is a perfectly normal thing.

After all, many actors need many years to have the opportunity to receive an award.

"First of all, I would like to thank the Shanghai International Film Festival for presenting me with this award."

"Thank you for recognizing my role."

"Then I also want to thank my family for their continued trust in me."

"I also want to thank the Beijing Film Academy for nurturing me."

"I also want to thank all the staff of the 'The Unknown' crew."

"And the benefactor in my life is undoubtedly Director Chen."

"I started as an unknown student at Beijing Film Academy."

"One day, Director Chen suddenly approached me and asked me to play a role in his graduation project. That was my first real role."

"Then something even more unbelievable happened: Director Chen actually asked me to play the male lead in 'The Nameless'."

"When I heard the news, my head just exploded."

"Because I couldn't imagine that Director Chen would entrust me with such a heavy responsibility."

"Ultimately, under Director Chen's guidance, I successfully completed the role of Hu Guangsheng."

"Therefore, I would like to express my highest respect to Director Chen here."

"Thank you for mentoring me."

"Thank you," Zhu Yilong said sincerely.

As Zhu Yilong finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.

Both Liu Yifei and Zhu Yilong expressed their special gratitude to Chen Zhou.

This made it clear to everyone present.

What kind of anchor was Chen Zhou to the crew of "The Nameless"?

The only person in the room who looked unhappy.

There was only Lu Chuan.

He felt genuinely disgusted when he heard Liu Yifei and Zhu Yilong praising Chen Zhou.

This is clearly an act of flattery using a public stage.

However, there was one thing that made Lu Chuan very happy.

Because the awards for Best New Director and Best New Film that were subsequently presented were not given to Chen Zhou and the unknown.

This directly means that Chen Zhou was just there to make up the numbers.

It's impossible for Chen Zhou to skip the Newcomer Award and go straight to receive the Golden Goblet Award, which represents the highest honor, right?

He didn't think Chen Zhou was qualified.

I don't think the judging panel would make such a special move because of Chen Zhou.

A moment later, the awards ceremony officially moved into the most important main competition section.

The Best Music award went to the South Korean film "Rough Cut".

The Best Cinematography award went to the French film "No Blessed Land".

The best screenplay went to the Italian film, "Yes, We Can".

The Best Actress award went to the actress in the Danish film "Love Scars".

"The next award we will be presenting is the Golden Goblet Award for Best Actor."

"The actor who receives this honor is Chen Minghao, who gave an outstanding performance in 'The Unknown'," the female host announced.

Upon hearing this, Chen Minghao was completely dumbfounded.

He said, "What's going on? Did I hear that right?"

"I was just here to make a brief appearance, and now this is supposed to be my Best Actor award?"

"Teacher Chen, this is an award you deserve," Chen Zhou said.

"Congratulations, Teacher Chen Minghao," Liu Yifei said.

"Congratulations, teacher," Zhu Yilong echoed.

"Good actors deserve good awards, why don't you go up there?" Wang Jingchun, who was standing next to him, also offered applause.

Completely bewildered, Chen Minghao calmly walked onto the awards stage.

He won his own Best Actor award.

Then, Chen Minghao said:

"Honestly, I never expected to win this award."

"Thank you to all the judges, and thank you to the Nobody's Crew."

"I am especially grateful to Director Chen for his contributions to our crew."

"Without him, there would be no unknown person, and I wouldn't have this award today."

"Thank you, Director Chen, for not only letting me play an unknown character in the film, but also letting me play an unknown character in real life."

"Even ordinary people can shine."

After speaking, Chen Minghao bowed at a ninety-degree angle.

Such a sincere speech naturally drew thunderous applause from the audience.

The awards ceremony continued.

Next up was the Jury Prize, which went to "Empire of Silver".

In addition, there was the Jury Grand Prize, which was awarded to "Searching for the Intelligent and Beautiful Gengdeng".

They are all relatively niche topics.

"Ladies and gentlemen, viewers at home."

"Next, we will present the two most important awards of this film festival: Best Film and Best Director Golden Goblet Award."

"First, let the chairman of the Shanghai Film and Television Association announce the winner of the Golden Goblet Award for Best Director."

A man walked onto the stage, holding up a card, and announced, "The winner is Chen Zhou, director of 'The Unknown'!"

"Clap clap clap!"

The audience erupted in the loudest applause.

"Director Chen, did you hear that? You won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Director!" Liu Yifei was extremely excited.

I was even happier than if I had won the award myself.

Because from beginning to end, what she really hoped for was not for herself to win an award, but that Chen Zhou would definitely win an award.

More than anyone else, she wanted Chen Zhou to shine, not to be buried.

"I knew Director Chen would win the award." Zhu Yilong's voice trembled slightly.

He was also one of the most excited people.

In contrast, Chen Zhou calmly buttoned up his suit jacket.

Then he slowly got up.

At first glance, it seemed as if the name being read out wasn't his.

The matter seemed to have nothing to do with him.

As Chen Zhou stood up.

Liu Yifei, Zhu Yilong, Chen Minghao, and Wang Jingchun successively gave each other hugs.

They watched Chen Zhou walk onto the stage.

Lu Chuan, who witnessed this scene, widened her eyes in astonishment.

He looked completely incredulous.

He truly couldn't believe it.

Chen Zhou was able to skip the Best Newcomer Award and win the Golden Goblet Award for Best Director.

Moreover, this was achieved by surpassing many other well-known directors.

Its gold content is definitely not low.

A moment later, Chen Zhou stood on the stage and accepted his award.

Open your mouth to preach:

First of all, thank you to all the judges for liking my work.

"I also want to thank everyone in front of and behind the camera for the film 'The Unknown'."

"It is because of working with you all that I was able to make this film perfectly."

"Actually, I had a feeling throughout the filming process."

"I don't believe this movie is fictional."

"Instead, I feel that it's right here in my life."

"We, a group of nobodies, really made a great film called 'The Nameless'."

"I didn't prepare much for my acceptance speech."

In conclusion, thank you all for enjoying this movie.

"I will repay everyone's love with better works in the future."

Thank you everyone.

Chen Zhou read his acceptance speech in a very formal manner.

Then he walked off the stage.

Chen Zhou had just taken his seat.

The female host continued speaking:

"The next award to be presented will also be the last award of this film festival."

"It also represents one of the most important awards at the film festival, namely the Golden Goblet Award for Best Film."

"Let's welcome Director Wang Jiawei, the chairman of the jury, to the stage to announce and present the awards!"