Time flies in a flash.

In a blink of an eye, today is September 8, 2001.

Today is the closing day of the 58th Venice International Film Festival, and it is also the day when the awards for the films shortlisted for the main competition units will be announced.

In the afternoon.

The island of Lido in Venice has been noisy, and the red carpet was laid early outside the Venice Film Festival awards ceremony. Media journalists from all over the world set up cameras and cameras, ready to go.

"Have you finished the list of guests walking on the red carpet today?"

A reporter asked his companions around him.

"No."

The companion next to him immediately replied: "The confidentiality measures of this film festival organizing committee are very strict. We have no way to know which celebrity will appear on the red carpet, when will the movie director step on the red carpet, etc."

Upon hearing this, the reporter immediately said disdainfully: "No wonder the Venice Film Festival has been in more and more recession in recent years. Look at the Cannes Film Festival in France, you can get a guest list for only $200. Haha, Venice is not down-to-earth at all."

The companion next to him nodded and agreed.

The Berlin Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival are one and are known as the three major film festivals in Europe.

The time of establishment, the process of gloriousness, the star-studded red carpet...

The three major film festivals are basically the same.

However, as of now, the Cannes Film Festival is the most successful in commercial atmosphere. In contrast, the Venice Film Festival does have a bit of a slight scent.

A few months ago, the Cannes Film Festival successfully concluded!

During the holding period, it attracted a total of up to 29,000 tourists from home and abroad;

There are more than 1,400 films participating in the exhibition;

There are more than 500 film dealers from all countries and regions;

......

Over the past two weeks, the Cannes Film Festival in 2001 was crazily attracting money, earning more than 78 million US dollars in one fell swoop, with a total transaction volume of various films reaching 280 million US dollars, and the economic value it brought to the small city of Cannes is countless.

Let’s take a look at the 58th Venice Film Festival.

Whether it is the income of the film festival organizers or the transaction volume of various movies, the number of film merchants from various regions...

All kinds of data and benefits are far lower than the Cannes Film Festival several months ago.

"I don't think it will take long to go, the Cannes Film Festival will completely surpass the Venetian Film Festival." The reporter said in a deep voice.

"Um!"

The companion next to him echoed: "If the Venice Film Festival organizing committee does not make any changes, the situation may be even worse than we thought."

As expected...

With the arrival of red carpet time, movie celebrities, stars, directors and producers are constantly appearing...

The impression this Venice Film Festival left on media reporters can be described in four words.

——The stars are dim!

"Did you see it? I've told you everything."

"The Cannes Film Festival that has just passed? It has attracted many celebrities from all over the world, including Little Plum, Brad Pitt, Spielberg, Zhang Yimou, James Cameron, Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie..."

"But look at this Venice Film Festival again? These world-renowned directors and star actors? None of them were present, and the whole star was dim."

"There are also six major Hollywood companies!"

"When the Cannes Film Festival was held, they sent at least senior executives at the level of department directors, but it was the Venetian Film Festival's turn? At most, the people they sent were middle-level managers, which was very perfunctory."

The media interview area is silent.

How can they be happy with the star-drenched film festival?

Without big stars, how do they pursue exposure?

So? The media reporters at the scene were full of unhappy expressions on their faces.

But!

Suddenly at this moment? Someone in the crowd shouted: "Look, it's Mr. Juke Wald!"

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

In an instant, the media reporters became restless.

"Good afternoon everyone."

Zhuke led the film "Breaking Drummer" team to the red carpet.

James Wynn, Ray Wonal, Damien Chazerre, J.K. Simmons... closely followed.

For a time, various astigmatisms and films kept shining.

As for this Venice Film Festival? Zucker is undoubtedly the biggest one. Even looking at the Venice Film Festival in the past 10 years? Zucker is also the top three in terms of name and origin.

The boss of the top second-tier Hollywood films - the company Wald Pictures;

The boss of the American media giant Kingshuguang Entertainment Group;

"Run Lola", "Finding Nemo", "Spartan 300 Warriors", "Spian Man", "Harry Potter", "My Grand Greek Wedding"...

In recent years, Zhuke has created breathtaking masterpieces in his hands.

"Juke Wald alone? It's enough to top 10 big stars!" a reporter exclaimed.

As soon as these words were spoken, many media reporters around them expressed their deep agreement.

As for the profession of "director", the movie "Breaking Drummer" that participated in the main competition unit of this film festival is Zucker's third personal film; excluding the short film "Tunner"? It is also Zucker's second feature film.

"In the first half of 1996, a film "Running Lola" was released!"

"Its film production cost is only more than 800,000 US dollars, but it has harvested nearly 10 million US dollars in North America, especially in Europe, which directly swept over 100 million US dollars in box office."

"And "Run Lola" is just Mr. Juke Wald's first solo film!"

"The name of a genius director spreads like wildfire!"

Many famous media reporters recalled Zhuke's glorious past achievements and imagined Zhuke's gains at this film festival.

"Can Mr. Wald win the Golden Lion Award at this film festival?"

This issue instantly became a topic of discussion among many media reporters.

......

The Film Festival Awards Ceremony officially started.

The Best New Director Award, Best Photography Award, Special Award, Little Golden Lion Award and other awards have been announced one after another.

“The one who won the Volpi Cup at the 58th Venice Film Festival - Best Actor Award is…”

"Congratulations to "Love Through Your Eyes", and Congratulations to Luigilo Shaukka!"

The award presenter announced the results loudly.

Simmons, who was sitting in the crew of "Breaking Drummer", suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

Simmons is also one of the candidates for the Best Actor Award at this Film Festival, but now he has failed.

"You're okay, man."

James Wyn comforted her voice.

Simmons smiled and said, "I'm fine. I lost the Best Actor Award, which means that our "Breaking Drummer" movie has a higher chance of winning the Golden Lion Award for Best Picture or Silver Lion Award for Best Director."

James Win nodded.

Looking at the three major European film festivals, almost all of them are divided into cakes.

If you take away the best actor, you will almost lose the opportunity to be the best film and the best director.

"Boss, are you confident of winning the Golden Lion Award?"

At this moment, Ray Werner, one of the screenwriters, suddenly asked.

"Well?"

Zhu Ke was stunned and then smiled slightly: "Who knows? But I believe that even if I lose, I will still be the most beautiful baby in the audience."

Ray Wonal: "..."

I feel like you are showing off, but I have no evidence.

In fact, Zhuke really doesn't care much about whether he can win the big prize.

Please, Zucker never thought of moving forward on the director's path.

Compared to becoming a well-known director, Zhu Ke prefers green money and enjoys the feeling of being behind the scenes to control everything!

However... Luck often covets some people!

"The movie that won the Golden Lion Award at the 58th Venice Film Festival is... "Breaking Drummer"!"
To be continued...