Chapter 25: Sensation in the Film Circle
Chapter 25: Sensation in the Film Circle
“I’m shortlisted!”
Zhou Qing felt his whole body stiffen, and his fists clenched subconsciously.
But it loosened in an instant.
He stood up from his seat suddenly, paced back and forth quickly, and then sat back down.
It’s nothing, I’m just excited.
Even though Zhou Qing has always been confident in his own abilities and in "127 Hours".
But when I saw the answer revealed, I couldn't remain calm.
Anyway, this is Berlin, one of the top three in Europe.
"127 Hours" was shortlisted for the most important and prestigious main competition unit.
The first film made by a newcomer was shortlisted for the main competition unit of Berlin. It can be said that even if "127 Hours" ultimately failed to win any awards, Zhou Qing still achieved great success.
Of course, then again.
Zhou Qing is also confident that "127 Hours" will be successful.
No matter how you look at this movie, it's not a complete waste.
“This year’s Berlin is really lively.”
After calming down, Zhou Qing couldn't help but sigh with a smile.
In addition to his own "127 Hours", Zhang Guoshi's "Hero" and Li Yang's "Blind Well" were also shortlisted for the main competition unit.
This means that a total of three Chinese-language films were shortlisted for this year's Berlin Film Festival, which is a great harvest.
A real bumper harvest.
“I’m shortlisted, I’m really shortlisted!”
Like Zhou Qing, the class teacher Wang Jinsong found out the results immediately.
He looked at "127 Hours" on the list and was a little stunned.
After several seconds, he murmured excitedly.
Even though he was full of confidence before, Wang Jinsong never expected that "127 Hours" would actually be shortlisted.
This is Zhou Qing’s first movie, and he’s just a freshman.
It's really amazing.
After being excited, Wang Jinsong took out his mobile phone immediately and planned to report the good news to the school leaders.
"About Berlin? I already know that."
However, the moment the call was connected, the leader's voice was heard in the receiver.
Even though he was trying to suppress it, Wang Jinsong could still hear his leader's great excitement and excitement.
The leader and Wang Jinsong were both very upset.
Wang Jinsong can also understand it.
"127 Hours" is different from other movies. It is a pure Beijing Film Academy movie.
If this film wins the Berlin Film Festival, Beijing Film Academy will undoubtedly be the biggest beneficiary.
The news spread quickly and Nortel was in an uproar.
Even though it was already winter vacation, the news of "127 Hours" being shortlisted quickly spread throughout the leadership.
It caused a huge stir within the leadership.
That Zhou Qing is just a freshman!
The first film was actually shortlisted for Berlin, this is amazing.
"My Beijing Film Academy student's film was shortlisted for the main competition unit. Great, very good!"
Dean Zhang Huijun couldn't help but say "good" twice, and her face looked flushed.
You have to know that he just took office this year and hasn't even gotten comfortable in the top seat at Beijing Film Academy.
I didn't expect such a surprise to come to me.
In my first year as dean, Beijing Film Academy produced a film that was shortlisted for Berlin. This is a definite achievement!
Zhang Huijun was in a very good mood and called Zhou Qing to express her congratulations in person.
"Thank you for your concern, Dean. I will do my best and not let the school down."
Zhou Qing naturally responded carefully and politely.
Zhang Huijun then encouraged Zhou Qing a few more times, saying that the school would continue to strongly support outstanding students and "127 Hours". The two sides then ended the call.
After the dean, other leaders including the head of the acting department and the head of the directing department also called Zhou Qing one after another.
The meaning is the same.
In addition to congratulations, they expressed their support, and even the words they said were similar to Zhang Huijun's.
By the time I finished dealing with those leaders, half an hour had passed.
"Gudong."
Zhou Qing took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.
I couldn't help but secretly complain that my throat was dry.
But you can’t refuse to answer your boss’s call, right?
After taking a few sips of water and taking a deep breath, Zhou Qing called the actors of "127 Hours" one by one.
That’s right, Zhou Qing has kept the registration for Berlin secret.
No one knew about it except the school teachers and leaders.
Even Huang Bo, Zhu Yawen and the others.
But now that the movies have been shortlisted, it is natural to make an official announcement.
The first call was made to Huang Bo.
"Aoko, you're kidding, right? Berlin? We don't do things that are so stimulating."
Huang Bo’s first reaction was disbelief.
A freshman’s first film can be shortlisted for Berlin?
Isn't this nonsense?
But when he thought about the quality of his movie, Huang Bo suddenly found that his heart was beating a little faster.
The breathing was also slightly rapid.
"I'll call you again."
After quickly hanging up the phone, Huang Bo logged into Berlin's official website as quickly as possible and conducted some inquiries.
then……
boom!
Huang Bo felt like his brain was about to split apart.
it is true!
"127" hours was really shortlisted!
The huge surprise hit Huang Bo’s brain nerves and the top of his head hard.
Even the leading actor Huang Bo couldn't believe it for a moment.
The first movie I starred in was actually shortlisted for Berlin?
It was like a dream.
What followed was sadness and the urge to cry.
Thinking about the suffering and confusion I have experienced over the years, I finally made it through this moment.
Even if "127 Hours" is only a runner-up in the end, the bonus Huang Bo received as the lead actor is huge.
In the end, all these complex emotions converged into just one thought: Qingzi is awesome!
Who would believe it if I told you that a freshman’s first film was nominated for Berlin?
Following Huang Bo were Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin, whose reactions were not much better than Huang Bo's.
At first everyone thought Zhou Qing was joking, but after confirming it with their own eyes, they all felt as if they had been struck by lightning.
"The 53rd Berlin Film Festival shortlist has been announced, with three Chinese-language films shortlisted for the main competition unit."
"Master Zhang will return to Berlin with 'Hero'. Can he win the Golden Bear again like 'Red Sorghum'?"
"Filmmaker Li Yang's debut film Blind Shaft made a splash and was shortlisted for the Berlin Main Competition."
Media reports came out quickly, and several shortlisted Chinese-language films received huge attention.
But one movie stands out as particularly special.
"The director of the Berlin Main Competition finalist "127 Hours" is a freshman at Beijing Film Academy."
"The freshman's work was shortlisted for the Berlin Main Competition Unit, and will help you uncover the mystery of "127 Hours."
"A freshman's first directorial debut was shortlisted for Berlin. What kind of movie is 127 Hours?"
I don’t know how many people in the circle were dumbfounded.
Can a freshman’s film be shortlisted for Berlin?
What a joke!
(End of this chapter)