Chapter 144: Golden Lion Awards ignites the domestic entertainment industry, ranking of several majo
Chapter 144: Golden Lion Awards ignites the domestic entertainment industry, ranking of several major directors in the mainland
"The 62nd Venice Film Festival has come to an end. Director Zhou Qing's "Hearing Girl" won the Golden Lion Award and became the biggest winner."
"After winning the Silver Lion for Best Director for La La Land last time, Director Zhou Qing won the Golden Lion for The Hearing Girl again."
"The rise of a talented director, The Hearing Girl lived up to expectations and won the Golden Lion Award, adding another highlight to Director Zhou Qing's resume."
The situation at the Venice Film Festival was reported back to China as soon as possible, which immediately caused an uproar in the circle.
Regarding this result, it can be said that everyone was both surprised and not surprised.
It's said to be unexpected because after all, this is the Golden Lion Award, the highest award of the Venice Film Festival.
Looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, only a handful of top bosses have ever received it.
Although Director Zhou's record has always been impressive, even dazzling, "The Hearing Girl" is also a hot favorite to win an award.
But there were also many people who were skeptical about Zhou Qing, after all, it was a golden lion.
Not surprising, it's actually the same reason.
Although Director Zhou has not made many films so far, at least three of them have participated in the three major European films.
But never failed.
It even won a huge victory at the Berlin Film Festival, taking home the highest honor, the Golden Bear.
So what’s so strange about winning the Golden Lion this time?
They are really strong indeed!
But whether it was unexpected or not, after learning the news that Zhou Qing had obtained the Golden Bear, everyone's reactions quickly became highly unified.
It turned into an exclamation: Isn’t Director Zhou so fucking fierce?
After Berlin was killed and cleared, Wisney was also killed and cleared?
In other words, Director Zhou’s current awards include the Silver Bear, the Golden Bear, the Silver Lion, and the Golden Lion, two golds and two silvers, which is simply amazing.
Looking at the entire domestic entertainment industry, no, it should be said that looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, who else can be compared with it?
Counting with my fingers, there is really only one Master Zhang.
With a golden bear and two golden lions in his hands, Master Zhang indeed overshadowed Zhou Qing.
But apart from Master Zhang, no one else can compare to him.
Including another great director standing at the top of the pyramid, the great poet Chen.
In fact, as early as when Zhou Qing's "La La Land" won the Silver Lion Award, many people believed that Zhou Qing had surpassed the great poet Chen.
And now?
Zhou Qing added another golden lion on top of the original one!
This dazzling record of two golds and two silvers is indeed much better than the one Palme d'Or won by the great poet Chen.
Even the most loyal supporter of the great poet Chen has to admit this.
So now the ranking of several big directors in mainland China is very clear.
Ranked first is still Master Zhang, whose status cannot be shaken even by Zhou Qing at present.
Not only has it won many awards, but it has also been the domestic box office champion. It's truly incredibly strong.
And who comes in second?
There may have been controversy before as to whether it was Zhou Qing or the great poet Chen.
But now there is no dispute, it is definitely Zhou Qing.
After all, Zhou Qing is much more successful than the great poet Chen in terms of awards and box office.
As for Feng Xiaogang, there is no controversy.
This guy can indeed carry the box office, but his shortcomings are too obvious and he doesn't even have a decent award.
It's definitely not going to be up to par.
"He really won the Golden Lion. Zhou Qing is a guy who never fails."
The head teacher, Wang Jinsong, uttered such a long sigh and was shocked by Zhou Qing's performance.
This student of mine really won't stop until he scares me to death.
I'm only a junior now and haven't graduated yet.
Not only did he win the Golden Bear in Berlin, but now he has won the Golden Lion in Venice.
Both the Golden Bear and the Golden Lion are the highest honors for a director.
This is true all over the world.
Being able to achieve any one of them is an achievement that most people would never dare to think about in their lifetime.
As a result, Zhou Qing took something back home just like "taking something out of a bag"!
It really stimulates everyone's heart.
This kind of incredible achievement is rare not only in China's entertainment industry, but also in the world.
"Director Zhou won another Golden Lion? Great, that's great, Brother Hu!"
Cai Yinong didn’t know how many times she had shouted. Even with her identity as the founder of Sugar Man, she couldn’t remain calm.
The movie in which Hu Ge played the leading role for the first time won the Golden Lion in Venice. Isn’t this a really explosive start?
With this record released, who would dare to say that Sugar Man’s movies are bad in the future?
This record is already the best in the entire Chinese entertainment industry!
Even for a film and television giant like Huayi, are there any actors under their banner who have achieved the same success as Brother Hu?
With Brother Hu's resume as a foundation, Tangren will definitely be able to operate film projects much more smoothly in the future.
Director Zhou is really a pervert.
He is not even older than Brother Hu, but winning awards in places like the Big Three is like a piece of cake.
Every trip there is a big prize, and it never fails.
Cai Yinong had never seen such a freak in his entire career.
Not to mention seeing it, I've never even heard of it.
It is really a blessing for Brother Hu to be chosen by such a monster to make a movie.
"Yes, Sister K, Director Zhou's strength is really a bit scary."
Brother Hu nodded and smiled proudly.
When he was chosen as the male lead in "The Hearing Girl", he had already attracted the envy, jealousy and hatred of countless people.
The entire Shanghai Theatre Academy, the entire Sugar Man, the jealous eyes almost swallowed Brother Hu.
And now you have just come back from a trip to Venice?
Brother Hu felt that he was a little afraid to go out. He was really afraid that he would be beaten to death by others.
There is no way, the movie "The Hearing Girl" really brought him to the peak, and no one of his generation can match him.
I can only say that Director Zhou’s ability to support people is truly terrifying.
It’s no wonder that Director Zhou is so popular and so many big stars are begging to act with him.
They are really strong.
"Xixi, Zhou Qing brought back another golden lion. Isn't this too exaggerated?"
Liu Xiaoli felt like she really couldn't hold it anymore.
This guy Zhou Qing is as tough as ever, so tough that it's jaw-dropping.
It was amazing enough that he won a Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival last time.
As a result of this comprehensive upgrade, we even won the highest honor, the Golden Lion.
It's so powerful that it's exaggerated.
The more this happened, the more uncomfortable Liu Xiaoli felt.
Xixi never got into Zhou Qing's car once.
Although the opponent is strong, it is really difficult to get on the car.
"What's so surprising about him getting the Golden Lion back?"
Liu Yifei said it as a matter of course.
It’s just a Golden Lion. Is it that difficult to get?
Well, for others it is indeed difficult, or even impossible in their entire life.
But for Zhou Qing, it doesn’t matter whether it’s good or not!
"Xixi, you are eighteen years old now. You are an adult. Mom doesn't object to you having a relationship."
Liu Yifei was looking at him with admiration, but Liu Xiaoli next to her suddenly said this.
"Mom, what did you say?"
Liu Yifei's face suddenly turned red.
"Oh, are you still shy? You want to call Zhou Qing every day. Do you really think that mom is blind and can't see it?"
"Tell me the truth, what is your relationship with Zhou Qing? Don't tell me that you are good classmates and good friends. I'm not stupid!"
Liu Xiaoli's eyes started to become sharp, and she asked Liu Yifei seriously, "Mom, what are you doing? Why are you talking about this all of a sudden?"
Liu Yifei felt increasingly embarrassed.
"Director Zhou!"
"Director Zhou!"
The country was in a frenzy because of Zhou Qing, and he was equally busy in Venice.
There is no other way. Every day there are too many film producers from all over the world who want to meet with me. It is really impossible to meet them all.
This is the result of Zhou Qing excluding small and medium-sized film producers and only meeting with large film producers.
The current market situation of "Hearing Girl" can really be described as "hot".
It can even be said to be extremely hot.
If everyone knew the offer that every international film producer made to Zhou Qing, it would definitely be jaw-dropping.
This is the current situation of "Hearing Girl".
If you don’t have that ability, you really can’t even drink a sip of soup.
Even so, Zhou Qing was still reluctant to sell it.
We need to make more comparisons, right?
Since he was selling a film, Zhou Qing was of course after the money. He had only one principle: the highest bidder wins.
"Director Zhou, it's a pleasure working with you!"
"Director Zhou, I hope we can continue to cooperate next time."
After nearly a week of hard work, Zhou Qing finally sold all the copyrights of "The Hearing Girl".
Just as he had expected, a new record was set.
Ten million dollars!
“It’s just a money grab.”
Zhou Qing himself couldn't help but be amazed.
Because the return on investment of "Hearing Girl" is really too high.
Do you know how much this movie cost?
Less than 10 million.
That’s right, the investment is not as high as that of “La La Land” and “Departures”.
After all, this movie doesn’t have any big names, and the scenes are relatively simple and single, it’s definitely a small-scale movie.
However, it was sold in Venice for 80 million RMB!
To be honest, it is indeed a bit scary.
If this news gets out, it will surely make many people jealous and unable to sleep.
If this is not robbery, then what is robbery?
"A plane ticket back to Beijing."
Zhou Qing was in a good mood and returned to the capital happily with his Golden Lion trophy.
"Director Zhou!"
"Director Zhou!"
A large number of reporters who had been waiting there swarmed over and surrounded Zhou Qing, making it impossible for him to get out.
As usual, Zhou Qing accepted a wave of interviews and also did some publicity for "The Hearing Girl".
"Director Zhou, there are so many masterpieces by famous directors at this year's Venice Film Festival, and the internationally renowned director Li An is also here. Have you ever thought that you could win the Golden Lion under such circumstances?"
"To be honest, this award is a surprise to me. Although I had hoped to win the Golden Lion before I went, no one is so sure. It is not surprising for any work to win the Golden Lion. I am very happy that I got this award in the end."
"First of all, congratulations to Director Zhou for winning the Golden Lion in Venice. Then Director Zhou, who do you think is the biggest contributor to the award for "Hearing Girl"? "
In fact, Zhou Qing really wanted to say it was himself.
He wrote the script, directed the play, and paid the bulk of the money for the filming.
If I am not the biggest contributor, who is?
But now it's an interview, Zhou Qing definitely can't say that.
"No one person is the biggest contributor. If a piece of equipment is missing a screw, it won't work and there will be problems. The fact that The Hearing Girl won the Golden Lion is the result of the efforts of all the crew members on and off the stage."
"Director Zhou has now won the Silver Bear, the Golden Bear, the Silver Lion, and the Golden Lion. As far as awards are concerned, few people can match him. Someone ranked the great directors in mainland China, and Director Zhou ranked you second, only after Master Zhang. What do you think of this?"
Ranking of the top directors in mainland China?
This matter has been discussed before, but I didn’t expect that someone has come up with a ranking now.
Zhou Qing thought that ranking himself behind Master Zhang was very fair and objective, and there was nothing wrong with it.
But he certainly couldn't answer like that.
"Film is a place where a hundred schools of thought contend and a hundred flowers bloom. Every director is unique. I am like this, and so are every other director."
"Director Zhou."
……
After returning to the studio, Zhou Qing immediately placed the Golden Lion Trophy into the Wall of Honor.
When placed side by side with the Golden Bear that was won previously, they complement each other and are pleasing to the eye no matter how you look at them.
Add to that a silver bear and a silver lion as a backdrop, and the reflected light can only be described in two words: awesome.
"good."
Zhou Qing took a look at it and nodded with satisfaction.
"Director Zhou, this golden lion is so beautiful."
Wang Baoqiang raised his head, his face full of amazement, and was blinded by the golden lion.
He had never seen such a big piece of gold before.
"Of course, this is a golden lion!"
Huang Bo spoke up and agreed.
Venice’s highest honor, it would be strange if it wasn’t beautiful.
"Is this pure gold? How much does one this big cost?"
Wang Baoqiang's face was full of curiosity, and he really wanted to know the specific answer.
"This is the Golden Lion Award, Baoqiang. How can you measure it with money? You are too vulgar!"
Huang Bo was speechless.
"That's not what I meant. I just don't see a lion made of gold."
Wang Baoqiang also realized that what he had just said was inappropriate and immediately started to explain.
However, Zhou Qing didn't take this matter to heart at all. He just shook his head and smiled.
"Director Zhou, congratulations on winning a Golden Lion in Venice!"
Director Chen came to Zhou Qing and expressed his heartfelt congratulations to him.
The look he gave his boss was filled with admiration.
There's nothing I can do. My boss is indeed too fierce. He's simply an idol.
"Director Chen."
Zhou Qing simply greeted Director Chen and took him to his office.
It's nothing more than a work connection. After all, I stayed in Venice for nearly twenty days this time.
The two sides communicated for almost half an hour.
Zhou Qing knew everything about the situation, so he waved his hand and sent Director Chen away.
As for Zhou Qing himself, he was indeed a little tired, so he went back to the lounge to rest.
(End of this chapter)