press conference.

Xie Fei sat in the middle, while several other judges lined up on both sides with him as the dividing line.

The press conference has not officially started yet, and we have to wait for the host to arrive.

The reporters obviously wanted to ask a lot.

The most critical thing is that only two films won awards at this film festival.

Indeed, both films are very good. But the question is... is such a "one-family" film festival really suitable?

The first session was still divided into three parts.

What if the main competition units do this in the future?

Although the press conference has not started yet, reporters are using their cameras to capture the expressions of these people.

Trying to see some potential information from it.

pity.

Nothing at all.

Especially Xie Fei, the expression on his face is normal.

It seems that these scenes have long been commonplace, and they don't seem to matter.

The wind is light and the clouds are light, showing the majesty of a master.

But then again.

They do have this qualification.

"Xiao Xiao from Hunan", "Fragrant Soul Girl", "Black Horse", "Yixi Dolma"...

Berlin Golden Bear, Berlin Lifetime Award for Artistic Achievement, Montreal Film Festival Best Director Award, San Sebastian International Film Festival Don Quixote Award, known as the best among the three, etc...

At that time, the fifth generation had not yet emerged, and the international reputation of Chinese films was still dim.

For the first time, this fourth-generation director has given Chinese films their own voice internationally.

Talk about qualifications, talk about achievements, talk about status in the world.

Xie Fei himself is a true grandmaster.

There is no doubt about this.

And the 9 judges did not keep everyone waiting for too long.

After the host trotted over with a microphone, the press conference began.

The reporters' opinions on the question were almost surprisingly unanimous, that is, they wanted Xie Fei to explain why among the 13 films shortlisted this time, only two films, "Heart of the Burning Sun" and "Thousands of Arrows Pierce the Heart," were off the list.

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Is this unfair to other movies?

Is this award really fair?

This is what everyone wanted to ask, and after these questions were asked by the reporter who asked the first question, almost all reporters opened their recorders in unison and started taking notes.

After Xie Fei listened to the question, he nodded slightly and answered with the microphone:

"This question is actually easy to answer. Because the fact that these two films won awards is the answer in itself. To be honest, I can understand everyone's thoughts. After all, these two films are one produced by me, the chairman of the jury.

The other one was filmed by our judge Xu Xin. And today’s results, in everyone’s opinion, must be some petty and shady things we did behind closed doors.”

"..."

"..."

"..."

No one expected that this old man would express what everyone was thinking so directly.

Good guy.

It's quite straightforward.

Xie Fei looked around. After saying this, he paused for a moment and suddenly said:

"Actually, I would like to ask you a question here. If we allocate some awards to other films today, will we be able to convince the public?"

After he asked this question, he actually didn't intend to wait for anyone to respond, but continued on his own:

"Let me give you an example, such as "One Flew Over the Home", which I personally love very much. It has a very good story and a very clear theme. However, if I award the best screenplay award to this movie, everyone will

Are you wondering why "Thousands of Arrows Pierce the Heart" or "The Sun Burns the Heart" with more profound themes didn't win the award?"

"..."

In the silence of the reporters, Xie Fei's voice did not have any emotional ups and downs.

As if calmly speaking the established facts.

"This time, Xi Film Studio came to me, a retired old guy, and told me that I could serve as the chairman of the jury. I agreed without any hesitation. Because... I saw a new Chinese film market rising.

I have seen hope. And I am not afraid to tell everyone now, and I even feel very lucky."

Having said this, he paused again.

His eyes became serious:

"I'm glad that I can be the chairman of this review. Because, except for this old guy like me, if there were other directors sitting here, they would probably have made the decision from the moment the results were selected.

You have to be prepared to face many people’s inquiries and doubts at any time.”

"But, I'm not afraid."

The old man held the microphone and chuckled:

"You see, this is the benefit of seniority. I have cherished feathers all my life. When others question me, for the sake of my old face, I can think more about it. Are we just playing behind closed doors?

Or should I say, these two movies...or in other words, Xiao Xu's movie is much higher than many other works including "A Thousand Arrows Pierce the Heart"."

Xu Xin quickly shook his head modestly.

But Xie Fei didn't look at him, but continued:

""Thousand Arrows Pierce the Heart" is actually very ordinary in terms of shooting techniques and concepts. It just tells a story that happens in everyone's lives. Even if you think about it now, its story narrative line is actually very neat.

There is no special highlight. It is based on the story.

And a good story is the basis of a movie. On this basis, Xiaoyan brought a touching performance. The award for best screenwriter is given to the story. And if Xiaoxu does not abstain in this award selection, then

In the end, this award still goes to "Heart of the Burning Sun"."

"As for "Heart of the Burning Sun"... after I watched it for the first time, I told everyone: This is the most impressive Chinese-language film that impressed me in the past ten years. From the director's technique, theme, spiritual core, and storytelling

. It has raised the upper limit of the entire film festival. I believe that every audience who has watched this movie will understand what I am saying.

It has the tension of the picture, and the director's scheduling is perfect. In fact, the director is still in the movie, allowing the audience to get involved themselves and play a "game" together.

As for the film, it has almost no shortcomings in all aspects. It is a level ahead of all the films selected this time.

Even some of the actors showed no shortcomings.

This kind of movie has been rare in the past ten years. I even think this movie surpasses "The Hawthorn Tree" by more than one level."

Don't be stingy with your words of praise.

He didn't even care about Xu Xin's "embarrassed" expression.

As if this question was useful, Xie Fei, who expressed all his thoughts, continued to hold the microphone and said:

"So, this kind of excellent film deserves all the honors it can get. The purpose of the Silk Road Film Festival is to bring better and more good Chinese-language films to everyone. These young people, these children

Works are not just for winning awards.

Winning an award is a kind of affirmation and an honor for them. It is a recognition of their work results. However, if the premise of receiving an award is based on ignoring better works, it is out of empathy and sympathy.

The compassion the heart gives to "the defeated generals". That is also an insult to these excellent works.

Therefore, as the jury chairman of the main competition unit of the 2nd Silk Road Film Festival, I am responsible for all the awards voted by the jury."

After saying these words, the old man finally put down the microphone.

It also completely settled the matter.

If you have doubts, just question my decision.

I'll take full responsibility.

…

The old man with a high status in the world finalized the matter, while several other judges also had no objections to this award.

Because this is the result of everyone's vote.

After the matter was finalized, the old man stopped speaking.

Xu Xin became the main target of the media.

After all, as the client, you always have to come and say something, right?
To be continued...