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The post-editing of the film "Family" took more than five months.During more than five months, He Xiuyi received two male third roles. As for Zuo Ran, he went to Iceland to shoot a science fiction film.He sent photos and reported his itinerary every day, and He Xiuyi once again read the very strange taste of "I have been filming well" and "I haven't been anywhere in the past few months".

It wasn't until May that He Xiuyi saw the sample.As soon as he opened it, he felt absurd again, because the title of the film actually read clearly and plainly: [Leading Stars: He Xiuyi, Zuo Ran. 】After the movie finished playing, the first line of the cast list was also: 【Song Zhi——He Xiuyi. 】The second line is: 【Shen Yan——Zuo Ran. 】

Zuo Ran's "competition for the position" succeeded.He Xiuyi became the male number one, and he himself became the second male number.In the past, no one would think that Zuo Ran was not the first male lead, but Zuo Ran even took the initiative to ask to be the second male lead and made trouble.He Xiuyi naturally understood why - Zuo Ran, willing to serve as his foil as the best actor, all had something to do with his strong feelings.

After the samples came out, the crew shot some promotional materials.In those pictures, He Xiuyi is also the focus, Zuo Ran is the second focus.The text of the promotional poster also read: [Leading actors: He Xiuyi, Zuo Ran. 】He Xiuyi once again realized that he was indeed the male lead of "Family", Zuo Ran was acting as a foil for himself.By the time the film gains traction, all viewers will discover this.

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The premiere of "Family" is scheduled for the Venice Film Festival in August-September.Zhou Lin originally wanted to participate in the Berlin Film Festival, because Berlin, which pays attention to "social significance" and "political correctness", may be more suitable for "Family". Venice.Earlier, the Venice Film Festival announced the list of films shortlisted for the main competition unit, and the word "family" was impressively listed.The festival's artistic director and chairman of the film selection committee said at a press conference in Paris that the organizing committee had received nearly 2000 applications for participation in the film, and finally selected 30 feature films from 60 countries, of which 20 were It will compete for the highest award, the Golden Lion.Among these 20 films, four are from Asia, directed by Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Iranian directors.In other words, "Family" is the only Chinese film.

It was He Xiuyi's first starring role, and he was about to compete for Best Actor in Venice.Unlike the Oscars, etc., the Venice Film Festival stipulates that all male and female protagonists of films shortlisted for the main competition unit will automatically become candidates for the best actor and actress, and the organizing committee will not nominate each award one by one.

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On the first day of the opening ceremony, Director Li Chaoyin walked the red carpet with Zuo Ran, He Xiuyi and others.

It's not like He Xiuyi hasn't walked the red carpet in the past, even though it was six years ago.However, unlike other people who lamented "it's so short", He Xiuyi muttered "it's so long", because the red carpet at the film festival where he won the award was only 10 meters long, while Venice was 15 meters long. It takes about 15 seconds for a normal person to walk. It will be able to finish.It was said that anyone who stayed for more than a few minutes would be kicked out, but He Xiuyi didn't see any conflict.

Zuo Ran and He Xiuyi followed Li Chaoyin from left to right.Zuo Ran's figure is very tall and straight, and the stylist even combed his hair back, so He Xiuyi knew again that Zuo Ran's face can really stand the test...the forehead is full, the bridge of the nose is high, and the male hormones are constantly overflowing .As for He Xiuyi, he also wore a well-tailored suit, which set off his slender figure reasonably.

None of the three had any appetite for taking pictures, so they walked over in half a minute.During this process, He Xiuyi heard reporters outside the railing shouting "Zuo Ran, left!" "Zuo Ran, right!" It felt a little awkward, but Zuo Ran was very considerate. , and gently pushed He Xiuyi's back, guiding him to look at the cameras of several well-known media, making He Xiuyi "get hotter".In the official broadcast, they also got a few shots.

There are a total of ten days in Venice.This is one of the most important days of the year in this small Italian city, full of art, stars and excitement.People shuttle in the fantasy space, and the small town seems to be at the junction of the human world and the non-human world.

He Xiuyi found that Zuo Ran was very strange—for more than ten days, he always followed Li Chaoyin to participate in "director" activities, such as some planning of "review unit" and "forum unit", and sometimes even went alone.

"Mr. Zuo," He Xiuyi asked the day before the curtain closed, "Are you planning...to be a director?"

"Ah."

He Xiuyi was surprised: "I've never heard of it."

Zuo Ran looked down at He Xiuyi, and said, "I want to write, direct, produce and participate in the show myself." His face was expressionless, as if he was talking about the weather, "In the past six years, I have thought a lot in my mind. The story is suitable for the two of us to perform. I want to write, direct, and produce by myself. Only I can show your best and outstanding side."

"..."

"Don't worry, the two protagonists are not lovers, they also have brothers, friends...everything." In Zuo Ran's mind, Xiu Yi was his lovers, brothers, friends, everything.

"You..." He Xiuyi wanted to refuse, but found that he couldn't refuse at all—Zuo Ran pushed him onto the red carpet in Venice. He couldn't feel at ease, leave gracefully, and disregard the other party's expectations for six years, so he had no choice but to say, "Take it easy."

"Understood." Zuo Ran twitched the corner of his always stiff mouth.

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The Closing Ceremony, held on the same day as the Awards Ceremony, is also the finale of the festival.In the previous ten days, all 20 main competition films had completed their premieres.Many media scores have been released, and most of them believe that "Family" has the appearance of capturing the golden lion. Moreover, the chairman of the jury also publicly expressed his appreciation for "Family" in an interview with the media. It tells the stories of some ordinary people, embodies the novelty of today's Chinese movies, and has a very unique photography style and editing method.It is very likely that the actress will be between an American actor and a British actor, and the ownership of the actor is confusing.

Before departing from the hotel where he was staying to the venue of the awards ceremony, many reporters asked He Xiuyi, "Do you want to win Best Actor?"

"Think." He Xiuyi replied generously.

However, in private, He Xiuyi said to Zuo Ran: "Actually, I don't want to."

"Ok?"

"Because I'm not good enough." He Xiuyi stared blankly at the sea in the distance from the hotel window, "During filming, I often have to rely on you to bring me into the scene. Even if I win the trophy by chance, I won't be able to lift it. Sooner or later It will be beaten back to its original shape, and then dropped from the sky to the ground. It’s like setting up a high platform with a few pieces of wood. I sit carefully on it, but the bottom is empty. If someone shakes the wood slightly, I will Hit the ground hard. In short, I don't deserve it. I hope I can get it one day, just not now."

Zuo Ran watched He Xiuyi quietly.

Who doesn't want to win the actor?It represents honor, status, money, fame... But He Xiuyi said that he didn't want to.

Zuo Ran's eyes seemed to be on fire, and he asked He Xiuyi, "Then just now, when facing the reporter, why did you say 'think' again?"

"That's not... can Director Li and Producer Zhou see it?" He didn't want to make Director Li and Producer Zhou feel uncomfortable.During the day, Zhou Lin kept walking up and down, as if he was nervous.Having been in the film industry for decades, he has a paranoid pursuit of "achievement".Although Li Chaoyin didn't show anything, there should be desire in his heart.

Zuo Ran smiled.

Most people, obviously want it, but say they don't want it, and He Xiuyi, who obviously don't want it, but say they really want it, has a feeling of being born and entering the world.

On the way to the venue, a small accident happened.He Xiuyi didn't know what he did—maybe it was because he was a little nervous about attending the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival. When he was going down the stairs, he missed his foot, sprained his right foot violently, and finally jumped into the the car.Zuo Ran said he wanted to take a look, but he refused.

At [-]:[-] p.m. local time, the judges of the main competition unit all appeared.The film creators also came one by one and walked into the auditorium on the red carpet.

At seven o'clock, the closing ceremony and awards ceremony officially began.

The jury successively awarded a series of awards such as the Best Director of the Horizon Unit, the Best Film of the Horizon Unit, the Emerging Actor Award, the Emerging Director Award, the Best Screenplay Award of the Main Competition Unit, etc., and finally came to the "Actor" and "Queen". A highly anticipated segment.

Best Actress is...the British actor.She walked up to the stage and kept saying "like a dream" repeatedly, her excitement palpable.

Then it was the turn of best actor.

A well-known actor served as the guest of honor.She walked up to the stage gracefully and gracefully, looking very glamorous in a dress.She opened the envelope in her hand, took out the card and looked at it, leaned closer to the microphone, and said with bright red lips: "The winner is... from Iran..."

This was a big surprise, even the film king himself didn't expect it - he had left by plane two days ago and was not there.

He Xiuyi watched and listened indifferently.

Zuo Ran has been paying attention to He Xiuyi.He found that everyone would be ecstatic when they won an award, and a little bit disappointed when they didn't win an award. However, He Xiuyi seemed to sit there quietly no matter what happened, and would not change.

Spotting Zuo Ran's gaze, He Xiuyi turned his head: "Zuo Ran. I really don't want to take it. This is the best."

Finally, following the main competition jury award and the main competition best director award, the judges began to announce the highest honor of this Venice Film Festival - the main competition best film, which is the Golden Lion Award.

The audience was so quiet that you could hear a needle being dropped.The air seemed to thicken, and everyone's breathing intensified.It's not easy to have no desires or needs. Everyone hopes that time and energy can be recognized.

The chairman of the judging committee walked up to the stage very gracefully, and a slightly hoarse voice came out: "The winner is——"

"..." He Xiuyi was listening, and so was Zuo Ran.

The chairman of the jury continued: ""Family" - from the Chinese director, Li Chaoyin."

Zhou Lin immediately screamed and jumped up, as if releasing his decades of longing, Li Chaoyin turned around and hugged him, and patted him.The two of them still have different ways and do not conspire with each other. After today, they will never work together again. However, at such a moment, there is no reason not to give each other a hug.

The audience screamed and cheered, and the surrounding competitors looked at the "Family" crew and gave the main creator a good cheer.

Li Chaoyin led Zuo Ran, He Xiuyi, Xie Xiaoxi and others onto the stage, leaned in front of the microphone, cleared his throat, and said directly in English: "I am honored to be recognized. Thank you, thank you Venice..." In Hollywood Li Chaoyin's English is very good after being around for many years.

The audience fell into silence again.

Li Chaoyin continued: "Thank you also to all the staff of the film crew." Then, he gestured with his right hand, palm up, pointing at He Xiuyi and the others with five fingers, "This is the top film production team. Unforgettable."

After a pause, Li Chaoyin continued: "As for "Family"... I don't want to simply classify it as a gay film. Some people think that it talks about the tragic situation of Eastern gays and Western gays who are very different from each other, but have the same goal—— One originates from the family, the other originates from religion. This is not entirely true. This film is about "family". Many traditional Chinese families have a bright and beautiful appearance, but only you know whether the individual is bitter or sweet. Not only gays Trapped by this, there are other groups who feel depressed. Song Zhi loves Shen Yan, and this theme can be expressed more simply, that's all. In this film, Song Zhi took the initiative to take the 'responsibility', because from From the beginning to the end, his family members did not know his feelings. He has indeed fulfilled the hope of his grandparents - full of children and grandchildren, all of whom are outstanding, but he also lost his personal happiness. In fact, many Chinese families are still like this today , I hope that "Family" can arouse some people's thinking."

As the leading man, He Xiuyi stood beside Li Chaoyin.Li Chaoyin said while handing the trophy to He Xiuyi.He Xiuyi took it and touched the lion's head, wings, tail, legs and feet curiously.

After the thanks, Director Li Chaoyin led the creators down the stage.

The stage is very large, and there are two rows of steps near the two sides directly connecting the stage and the stage. The positions are about 1/4 and 3/4 of the front of the stage respectively. Li Chaoyin walks in the row on his left, and everyone can see them.

Each step of the steps is not short, but since the stage is about one person high, there are still a dozen steps in total.

He Xiuyi got down to the fifth or sixth level, which was a bit awkward.Before he came to attend the awards ceremony, he sprained his ankle painfully. He was in a hurry and couldn't apply ice, but he never recovered. It hurts whenever he walks, and it hurts even more when he goes downstairs. It can't be ignored at all.Because of gravity and other reasons, it was okay to go on stage, but when I stepped off the stage at this time, I became very obviously limping.

He Xiuyi frowned, adjusted his posture, and walked down slowly, thinking that he could bear it.If it doesn't work, you can put your left foot down first, and then move your right foot to the same level, step by step.

Zuo Ran suddenly asked He Xiuyi: "Does it hurt?"

"Well, it's fine." He Xiuyi replied.

Zuo Ran suddenly accelerated, walked down the stairs in a few steps, and then walked around from the side of the stairs to He Xiuyi's side: "Come on."

"Huh?" He Xiuyi tilted his head, lowered his eyes and looked at Zuo Ran.

The steps are about one meter wide, and both sides are empty, and Zuo Ran can naturally go around from the ground below the stage to the side of the steps.

Zuo Ran didn't speak any more, stretched out his arms, hugged He Xiuyi, supported the bottom of He Xiuyi's buttocks, and with a little force, he hugged He Xiuyi directly from the stairs!

"Hey...!" The upper body was swaying, He Xiuyi was afraid of falling, so he hurriedly supported Zuo Ran's shoulder.

When his feet hit the ground, He Xiuyi still couldn't believe what happened just now - Zuo Ran, under the watchful eyes of everyone, in front of producers, directors, actors all over the world, in front of the cameras of reporters from various countries, the two were still the focus When it was time, carried him down from the steps of the Venice Film Festival stage? ? ?