Chapter 622 American literary and artistic circles


    The awards ceremony continues.


    Only the four most important awards are left, Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Actress.


    Chen Qi toyed with the two trophies. As far as he was concerned, the one he was most sure of was the Best Foreign Language Film, and he won it as expected. The best script was beyond my expectations and very unexpected.


    Since it won the Best Foreign Language Film, he felt there was little hope for the Best Picture.


    In the century-old history of the Oscars, only 11 non-English films have been nominated for Best Picture, and only one Korean film "Parasite" finally won the gold medal. That was purely due to political correctness and throwing money away, and that was all in 2020. Oscar is already a MILF and has started to engage in LGBT activities.


    "Life is Beautiful" is politically correct enough, but there is no money to spend on it.


    Even the original 1999 "Life is Beautiful", which tells the story of the persecution of Jews. At that time, Jews were already making an impact all over the world. Roots and Miaohong was also nominated for the best picture among non-English films. It did not win, but only won the best film. Foreign language films.


    So Chen Qi was happy for winning two awards, and at the same time he was very peaceful.


    The best actress award went to Shirley MacLean for "A Mother and a Daughter," the actor award went to Robert Duvall for "Tender Mercies," and the best director went to James Brooks for "A Mother and a Daughter."


    Finally, an 80-year-old white man named Frank Capra appeared on the stage tremblingly and presented the Best Picture Award.


    At first glance, he looks like a figure from the golden age of Hollywood. This old man''s masterpiece "It Happened One Night" has won three Oscar director awards. He is a highly respected old artist in the American literary and art circles. Chen Qi didn''t know him, but the audience burst into thunderous applause, forming a clear generation gap.


    "Best Picture Nominations: "Mother and Daughter," "Space Pioneers," "Big Chill," "Tender Mercies," and "Life Is Beautiful!"


    "The winner is - "Mother and Daughter"!"


    "Whoosh!"


    Someone went up to receive the award and gave a speech.


    Gong Xue was afraid that he would be sad, so she held his hand and comforted him: "Didn''t you say that winning awards depends on luck? It''s not that we are not strong enough, it''s just that we are a bit unlucky. "Life is Beautiful" is the best."


    "If you want to comfort me, you might as well act coquettishly, then I''ll be happier. Oh my, I''m fine. I''m mentally prepared for everything. I got two out of three nominations. We''re already successful."


    Chen Qi was overjoyed. He did not explain the reason behind the secret. He only said: "I didn''t take it this time. Come back next time!"


    "Yes, try harder next time!"


    Liu Zhigu and others didn''t know much about Oscar. Although they were disappointed, they were generally very happy and said one after another: "Xiao Chen, from now on you will be a famous screenwriter in the United States!"


    "You won the Golden Rooster and the Oscar. Oscar''s vision is pretty good too!"


    "Old Americans are still capable. This time we hit two out of three and brought glory to the country. This is the first of its kind!"


    Several people were shouting, and Chen Qi became more and more happy and nodded repeatedly.


    "Mother and Daughter" won five awards and was worthy of being a hit, "Life is Beautiful" won two, and "Fanny and Alexander" won several technical awards but none of the important awards.


    "Space Heroes" was the worst, with 8 nominations and only one editing award.


    Chen Qi could faintly smell the smell of pork. No matter what, the group was still very happy. It would be 17 years until "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in 2001 for a Chinese-language film to truly win the Oscar!


    …


    The award ceremony ended with the official dinner.


    The first thing most female celebrities do is to change clothes. They wear extremely thin and inconvenient dresses, which are not suitable for drinking and drinking at dinner parties, and are not suitable for various private parties afterwards. They need to change into something lighter.


    It doesn''t matter that Gong Xue is wearing a cheongsam, she still has two pieces of chocolate hidden in her little handbag.


    Because of Liu Zhigu, an orthodox official, the United States sent a person from the Film Association and an Academy member to accompany him. The United States does not have a Ministry of Culture! Gong Xue was very obedient and stayed by Liu Zhigu''s side.


    There were indeed many foreigners who came to propose a toast or strike up a conversation, but she pretended not to understand them all. Li Wenhua and Yan Shunkai are inseparable brothers. They really don''t understand English and can only eat.


    other side.


    Holding a glass of wine, Chen Qi walked around the venue under the guidance of 20th Century Fox staff, getting to know many filmmakers and even Brooke Shields.


    This girl is only 19 years old and is the most popular youth idol in Hollywood. She has a pure and pretty face and is 180cm tall.


    He had always wanted to meet this American star of the same generation as Zhao Lirong, but unfortunately the filter dried up immediately. The skin, pores and smell were unbearable, so he gave up the idea of ??taking a photo. This was definitely not because Sister Xue was watching from behind.


    Hollywood is now a big seven because United Artists was acquired by MGM.


    In the 1980s, Hollywood''s production value was far less exaggerated than in later generations. For example, Universal''s domestic profit in 1982 was only 4 million, of which 3 million was earned by "ET." The existence of the Soviet Union hindered Hollywood''s global expansion.


    The top executives of several big companies are all here, and Chen Qi''s status as a Chinese + investor + producer + screenwriter is enough for them to release their goodwill.


    He got to know a few, and then met another.


    "This is Mr. Price, the president of Columbia Pictures!"


    Price is an old white man in his 50s. He is meticulous in a black suit, white shirt and black tie. He also speaks with a very accent. He shook hands with Chen Qi and said with a smile: "What an outstanding young man. We are so far behind at your age." Can’t achieve your results.”


    “…”


    Chen Qi glanced at this guy who relied on his old age and said with a smile: "Indeed, after all, I will not be forced to make the protagonist of every movie hold a can of Coca-Cola."


    Price''s face darkened!


    Colombia has been acquired by Coca-Cola. Why does Mao want to buy a film company? The same idea as Pan Disheng, in order to promote the product.


    They forced Colombia to have scenes of Coca-Cola in the movie, and the protagonists and positive characters must drink Coca-Cola. As for the sinister and cruel villains, they were all arranged to drink Pepsi.


    Chen Qi refused to open any pot, but Price immediately regained his smile and raised his glass: "No wonder they say you don''t look like a Chinese. I like the movie "Life is Beautiful" very much. Congratulations!"


    "Thank you!"


    The two of them had a good time, and Price said: "I heard that you are making a movie in Hong Kong?"


    "We have business in both mainland China and Hong Kong, and we have companies on both sides."


    "Is China already so open? You can be so free... I mean, don''t you have to be restricted?"


    "In the context of overall reform, there are bound to be some risk-takers who do extraordinary things to provide experience for reform."


    "You are the adventurer!"


    Price became more and more curious: "What is your business scope?"


    "I produce cultural products on behalf of the country, promote them, and conduct some international exchanges and cooperation. In essence, my company is a state-owned enterprise. Do you understand state-owned enterprises?"


    "I understand! I understand! You and your company are very interesting. I hope we have the opportunity to cooperate."


    The two had another drink and exchanged business cards.


    Chen Qi went to look for his next target. He had already collected a bunch of business cards tonight, many of whom came to chat with him on their own initiative. This was the most direct effect of Oscar.


    He looked back at Price and couldn''t help but smile. Colombia was actually a good partner.


    Because it’s abstract and even makes the protagonist drink Coca-Cola, what else can’t he do?


    (No more today...)


    (End of chapter)