999. Lost to Roma(2/3)
This interview is with a very hot host.
I have to admit...the quality of these Italian hosts and TV girls is really high.
It's a pity that the question asked is a bit stupid.
Even a bit sharp.
"Xu, do you think your movie is better than other movies?"
Xu Xinxin said that you are really embarrassed to ask this question.
So, I gave a very nonchalant answer, and after expressing that everyone was excellent, I ended the question session in a perfunctory manner.
Everyone in "Perfect" signed autographs and took photos in the photo area.
He smiled brightly at the camera.
When he walked into the venue and took his seat, Guiseppe Batistone, who played the fat gay PE teacher Pep, whispered to Xu Xin:
"Xu, if we win the prize tonight, you will have a big party."
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Xu Xin was fine, but the others were speechless.
"Guiseppe, man, what are you doing?... This is so unlucky!"
"Please, didn't we agree not to mention this! What if the award goes away!?"
"It's okay, Xu, he just drank too much red wine, don't take it to heart."
Looking at his friends who looked speechless and incredulous, Xu Xin shrugged indifferently:
"It doesn't matter. You have to celebrate if you win a prize, but it doesn't matter if you don't win a prize. Can't you just calm down?"
His words seemed to appease everyone.
But in fact, at this moment, he could really be said to be calm.
It really complied with what the old man said:
"If you win too many awards, you won't actually feel anything at all. Unless it's an award you particularly desire."
The first time he heard this was during "The Golden Armor".
At that time, I still felt that the old man was a bit "unworldly".
So how many years has it been?
He also lived like this.
After a small interlude, everyone became quiet.
Xu Xin took his mobile phone and sent the photo he just took to Twitter, and attached a text to express his gratitude to these fans.
In the photo, his smile is very bright.
After I finished tweeting, there were more people at the ceremony.
After attending more ceremonies, Xu Xin has become accustomed to this kind of scene where people come over to say hello from time to time.
The ceremony hasn't started yet, so it's social time.
Some Italian colleagues even came over to take photos.
It’s like he’s some super popular starlet…
But forget it, Liu Yifei didn't come, and Lin Li didn't come. As the only Asian at the entire ceremony, he really stood out from the crowd.
Soon, when almost everyone had come in, everyone took their seats, which meant that the award ceremony had officially begun.
This time, Valino, who plays Leler, and Marco, who plays Locke, are nominated for supporting actor. The only supporting actress is Jasmine.
"Perfect" is a group drama, and there is no absolute protagonist in the strict sense.
So all the characters are given are supporting roles.
And this time their competitors are not particularly strong, so their chances of winning are quite high.
Soon, as the lights dimmed, the 57th David Awards officially kicked off.
Because it is an Italian local award, all the awards must be in Italian.
Xu Xin's Italian is currently limited to daily expressions such as "CIAO", and to be honest, it is quite difficult to listen.
Basically I can understand one out of ten sentences.
Therefore, this award ceremony was not particularly friendly to him.
But luckily I'm used to it.
After going through repeated stages of applause and keeping smiling, I finally got the Best Supporting Actor award.
Then, when he heard that familiar name, he smiled sincerely for the first time.
Varino Mastandrea.
Valino, won the prize! (Note 1)
Xu Xin stood up, kissed the other person's cheek and patted his shoulder:
"Congratulations! Man! You are going to join me at the party tonight!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The best way to express his high spirits during happy events is to give him a big hug.
Then he walked onto the stage amidst applause.
After giving an emotional acceptance speech, he did not forget to point his hand in the direction of the crew...
Xu Xin heard the sentence "Xu, my friend, I salute you."
In short, the audience burst into applause once again.
Then after he stepped down, he missed out on the Best Supporting Actress award with "Perfect".
Acquired by Maya Sansa in "Sleeping Beauty".
Jasmine was quite calm.
Applause politely.
I also didn’t forget to tell Xu Xin that she didn’t need A to pay for tonight’s party.
Apparently, she was also in a relaxed mood.
Just relax.
No matter what you say, "Perfect" at least didn't leave empty-handed.
The next best actor or actress has nothing to do with "Perfect".
Xu Xin returned to the appearance of a tool man again.
Soon, the award came to the best director.
On the big screen, the crews of the four shortlisted films "Perfect Strangers", "The Beautiful City", "The Best Offer" and "Long Live Liberty" all appeared on the split screen.
And the final winner is...
"The Beautiful City".(Note 2)
"Hua la la la la..."
During the applause, Xu Xin felt the gazes of the friends around him.
To be honest, the applause at the scene was actually very enthusiastic, and there was not much doubt or confusion.
Xu Xin has never watched "The Best Offer" and "Long Live Freedom"... but seeing everyone's reactions, he can guess that the shortlisted films should all be well-deserved.
And he didn't really regret missing out on the best director.
Instead, a small amount of expectation began to stir inside me.
If Best Director is awarded to "Beautiful City"...does that mean "Best Picture" itself has a chance?
Have Chinese people...or should I say films made by Chinese people ever won the David Award for Best Picture?
Oh yes, Jia Zhangke's wife won the Best Actress award.
But... in terms of directing, no one should have won it, right?
Will you be the first?
With this fantasy, tonight the entire David Awards ushered in the final climax.
The movie that won Best Picture was...
On the stage, Victorio Taviani, the director of the last Best Picture winner "Caesar Must Die" looked down at the envelope and read out a name:
To be continued...