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Chapter 36 Awards
When Huang Ze heard that the other party only offered five thousand dollars, he wanted to refuse immediately.

You are Argentina!
And it’s Argentina these days.

The per capita GDP is over 2,000 US dollars and the population is nearly 30 million.

You offer this five thousand dollars, don't you think it's embarrassing?
But after seeing the gaze of the China Film representative, Huang Ze swallowed his words.

There's no way to say that.

I can't even persuade him.

How do you persuade?
They said that if they won an award, they would be able to sell more? And they kept the copyright and refused to sell it?

What if I don’t win the award? No one will buy the copyright. How much foreign exchange will I lose?

Nowadays, foreign exchange is in short supply in China. If I remember correctly, the foreign exchange reserves are only a few billion US dollars. Whoever can earn US dollars is the boss and has the confidence to speak. How much trouble will it cause if you make others earn less foreign exchange with just one word from you?

Isn't that making enemies with China Film?

The most terrifying thing is that when the time comes, someone will be accused of causing asset loss. Who can withstand it?
Besides, this is someone else's decision. Looking at their expression, do you think I can persuade them?

Moreover, I won't get any share of the extra foreign exchange earned, and I can't even get any advantage from the Shanghai Film Studio. There is no benefit at all, and it's extremely dangerous. Why should I say anything?

No need!
Therefore, Huang Ze deeply practiced the four-character mantra that silence is golden and did not say a word.

He just followed Director Xu's instructions, and after the China Film representative negotiated the deal, he secretly recorded in a small notebook who he sold it to and how much he received.

After completing the first order, it seemed to bring joy.

In the following period, the copyrights were sold to eleven countries one after another.

The most sold was from France, which sold for a full 30,000 US dollars!
All in all, the total amount earned was 150,000 US dollars.

The representatives sent by China Film Group were grinning so much that their mouths were almost stretched to their ears.

One hundred and fifty thousand US dollars!

Even if they only returned with such results, it would be enough to exaggerate them.

When has the film industry ever achieved such a big success?

However, on the day before the awards ceremony, no one came to buy.

"It's strange. We used to take orders every day, but why are there no business today?" a representative asked curiously.

"We're all waiting for the award ceremony." Huang Ze said, "If we win the award, the organizer should call us tonight, and then..."

Huang Ze looked at the copies and said, "The copyright price of our movie would be considered cheap even if it doubles."

"Of course, it depends on what award you get. The bigger the award, the better it sells!"

"Oh, then we have to wait patiently tonight, hoping for a call!"

"Yes, let's earn more foreign exchange."

……

With a nervous mood, the seven people divided into three groups and waited in front of their respective phones.

Although it is highly likely that the call was made to the representative of the China Film General Association, what if?
What if it’s not?
This is a serious matter and we cannot miss any possibility.

Just when Huang Zebai and Cheng Jiao Huang were pricking up their ears waiting for the phone to ring, there was a knock on the door.

"What's wrong?" Jiao Huang went to open the door.

A representative of China Film Group said with ecstasy, "The organizer called!"

"The organizer called."

"Really? Let's go!" Huang Ze and the other two immediately followed each other to a guest room.

The call has ended by now.

But the people in the room still couldn't get rid of the joy of the phone call.

Seeing Bai Cheng, Huang Ze and others, he couldn't help but said happily, "The organizer asked us to attend the award ceremony tomorrow!"

"That's great, there's a good chance I'll win a prize!"

"This time we have placed a satellite in the system!"

“Hundreds of thousands of dollars in foreign exchange!”

"When have we in the film industry ever earned foreign exchange?" "Hahaha." Everyone burst into laughter.

"Okay, okay, let's get dressed neatly tomorrow! Even though we're not wearing brand-name clothes, we can still make sure they're clean and tidy. Don't embarrass yourself in front of the foreign journalists!"

“We represent more than just ourselves.”

"clear."

"Do not worry."

……

The next day.

At the agreed time, the group took a boat to the outside of the theater.

Huang Ze took his first step onto the red carpet very slowly.

After all, in this life, this is the first time for me to walk on the red carpet of one of the three major hotels!
Just as he stepped on it, these words suddenly popped up in Huang Ze's mind.

"My small step is a big step for domestic films."

The first domestic film to win awards in the three major competition units.

Although it is not the highest award, it is a precedent, right?
Taking a deep breath, Huang Ze threw away all those random thoughts and walked the red carpet with full concentration.

All the way to the theater.

Huang Ze found his seat with everyone else and looked around subconsciously.

amount……

Huang Ze doesn't really know any foreign filmmakers of this era, except for some who are so famous that they cannot be omitted in film history.

After looking around, I saw almost all unfamiliar faces.

He simply retracted his gaze, looked at Director Bai Cheng next to him, and asked with a smile, "Uncle Bai, how do you feel?"

"It feels okay. This chair is quite nice." Bai Cheng had a calm expression on his face, without showing much emotion.

But the next sentence betrayed his mood.

"You said I'm going to give an acceptance speech later, but I can't speak English, let alone Italian. Do they have a translator?"

"Don't worry, there is."

"That's good!"

"But Uncle Bai, have you ever thought that this time it's the Best Actor award?" Huang Ze couldn't help but joked with him.

"Impossible!" Before Bai Cheng could say anything, Jiao Huang on his left immediately took over the conversation and shook his head, "I don't know how I acted. This role doesn't have much room for development. It must be the director or the award."

"Old Jiao! You are too modest."

Bai Cheng smiled and didn't talk any more. He just looked at the podium and couldn't help feeling nervous.

If I can win the award this time, I'll have something to brag about to my old friends when I go back.

As almost everyone is looking forward to it, this historic film festival, which was founded in 1932, suspended for a period of time during World War II, and then reopened, ushered in its st awards ceremony!
At the beginning, some small awards were given, or awards from other focus units, such as the International Catholic Organization Award, the International Film Press Association Award, etc.

I don’t know how long the award ceremony lasted, but finally the highlight came, the main competition unit award!

So people couldn't help but stretch their necks a little, not wanting to miss even a single word.

"The winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 41st Venice Film Festival is "La Luna's Favorite."

The person who walked onto the stage was a director who was about fifty years old.

Huang Ze had some impression of him. He was from Georgia and was currently a director in that country. If he remembered correctly, he had a movie released in 2015.

He is still strong despite his old age.

After he came down, the guest chatted for a while and took out the envelope.

"Let me see who got this award."

"The winner of the Venice Film Festival FIPRESCI Award for Best Film is..."

(End of this chapter)