Chapter 327 Getting what you want

"Congratulations…"

On the stage, the non-competitive awards were presented first.

When it came to the award ceremony, the place suddenly became quiet. No one was whispering anymore, and everyone focused their attention on the stage.

The Berlin Film Festival awards introduction and trophies for different awards appeared on the big screen.

Gu Wei's eyes were on the competition unit, where "Golden Bear" and "Silver Bear" trophies were placed on one side of the stage.

A testing agency has conducted a "physical examination" on the Berlin "Golden Bear" and "Silver Bear": The "Bear" weighs 2650 grams and is made of alloy, with a gold content of 12% and a silver content of 32%.

Of course, in addition to the trophy, there is also a corresponding certificate.

The first non-competitive unit, forum and other awards have been awarded and were won by several foreign directors, whose names Gu Wei had never even heard of.

Next was the children's unit, where the best short films were awarded.

Finally, with the appearance of the chairman of the jury, it was time for the highlight of the night, the presentation of the main competition unit grand prize.

“Once again, I welcome everyone to Berlin to attend the awards ceremony of this year’s film festival. Over the past ten days, the jury has voted on each work in the most fair and just manner. Now we will present the final awards to everyone.”

At this time, the award ceremony on the stage is about to enter the award ceremony of the main competition unit.

"Ahhh, come on Yifei, you must win the Silver Bear Award for Best Actress."

"Come on, no matter what award it is, as long as you can get it."

Online, the few fans who were still staying up late to watch the live broadcast were even more nervous than Gu Wei and Liu Yifei who were at the scene.

At first, the European Best Film Award was won by the German director Andreas Fayer for "Who But Us?". This is also a convention. Every time the European Best Film Award is won by a European country.

Shortly thereafter, Polish and Mexican directors won the Best Film Music and Best Screenplay awards respectively.

Awards for Best Photography and Fine Arts followed.

As the awards were presented one by one, Gu Wei felt the people around him breathing faster and staring at the podium with shining eyes.

"The Silver Bear Award of this year's film festival is won by the Hungarian film "The Turin Horse". Congratulations to director Bela Tarr."

There was warm applause from the audience. A middle-aged man stood up, hugged the people around him, and walked towards the podium.

After the jury's Silver Bear Award, only the major awards such as Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor and Actress were left.

"Oh, I can't take it anymore. I'm getting more and more nervous." Off the stage, Liu Yifei held Gu Wei's hand tightly and said unconsciously.

"So far, we haven't won any award. Believe me, there will definitely be big prizes in the future." Gu Wei encouraged her.

As soon as the two finished speaking, the next award, the Silver Bear Award for Best Actress, was presented on the stage.

Without being reminded by others, Liu Yifei immediately sat up straight, looked towards the stage with a serious expression, and stared at the award judges.

A member of the jury walked up to the stage, opened the envelope, and read aloud:
"The winner of the Silver Bear Award for Best Actress at this year's Berlin Film Festival is: the Chinese film "On the Beach at Night Alone", actress YiFeiLiu, congratulations!"

After the words fell, Liu Yifei was stunned at first, then looked at Gu Wei suddenly, her eyes full of disbelief.

"Yifei, you won the award, haha."

"Yifei, the best actress."

Tong Liya, Qin Hao and others all spoke loudly, they were even more excited than if they had won the award themselves.

At this moment, Liu Yifei had no other thoughts in her mind except excitement and excitement, while others around her were shouting loudly.

As Liu Yifei stood up, the film crew members from other countries also turned their eyes to her, with smiles on their faces, and kept clapping at this girl from China.

"Congratulations, Xixi. You finally got what you wanted. Best Actress. I'm so jealous."

No one knows better than Su Chang how much Liu Yifei has contributed to this movie. Su Chang stood up with tears in his eyes and hugged her.

Gu Wei also came back to his senses at this time and hurriedly reminded Liu Yifei.

"Sissi, it's time to go on stage."

The young lady nodded subconsciously, turned around and walked past Gu Wei, Qin Hao and others, and walked towards the podium step by step. Along the way, people kept looking at this beautiful girl and applauding.

At this moment, Liu Yifei did not feel how she walked onto the podium. She only heard the words "Silver Bear for Best Actress, winner Liu Yifei", and her brain went into a daze. Then she was reminded by Gu Wei and immediately went on stage.

After arriving on the stage, Liu Yifei took the trophy with both hands. Then the presenter handed her the microphone, took a step back, and gave the stage to Liu Yifei.

"I really can't believe it. I'm still a little confused."

Liu Yifei said this in English on the podium and paused.

There was immediate warm applause from the audience, and many people smiled kindly.

"I am Liu Yifei, an actress from China. This is my first time to be on the award stage of the Berlin Film Festival. I am very grateful to the jury for giving me the Best Actress award. Thank you.

Here I would also like to thank my crew, my senior director Gu Wei, my alma mater Beijing Film Academy for their training and support, and my parents for nurturing me.

Thanks again to the jury, to the chairman of the jury, and to everyone.”

On the stage, Liu Yifei glanced at Su Chang, whose face was filled with excitement, and Gu Wei, who was also smiling beside her, and she felt an inexplicable sense of fulfillment in her heart.

After the young lady finished speaking, she bowed to the audience to express her gratitude.

The applause rang out like a tide, and the audience stood up and applauded.

Holding the trophy in her hand, Liu Yifei returned to her seat full of happiness.

"Xixi, your eyes are a little red." Su Chang teased with a smile.

"Hey, if you say that again, you want to get beaten, right?" Liu Yifei, who had adjusted herself, retorted unhappily, her voice a little hoarse. She felt a little embarrassed that her bestie had seen through her condition.

"Senior, I..."

Liu Yifei said softly as she sat down, feeling a lot of emotion at the same time.

"Haha, if I cry, I'll turn into a big cat."

Gu Wei said with a smile, and sure enough, Liu Yifei burst out laughing after hearing it and rolled her eyes at him.

Looking at the exquisite girl in front of him, Gu Wei felt a little emotional. From the beginning of her career, she started acting in TV dramas. In the middle, she was attacked by internet trolls and accused of having no acting skills. Until today, when she won the Silver Bear Award for Best Actress, her efforts were invisible to ordinary people, and she deserved this trophy.

After all, the girl in front of him is still a little girl, and the pressure she bears in the circle is no less than that of others.

At the same time, fans and netizens watching the live broadcast in China were excited.

"Congratulations, Yifei, you got what you wanted."

"Congratulations to Yifei for proving herself."

"Director Gu is awesome. He has produced a top actress."

"You're kidding. Even Director Gu can bring out an Oscar-winning actor, let alone an Oscar-winning actress."

...

On the stage, the award ceremony continued.

"The Silver Bear for Best Actor goes to Ali-Assaha Sahabazi from Iran for the film Nader and Simin: A Separation. Congratulations!"

"Huh." Qin Hao next to him was obviously a little disappointed, but he quickly adjusted himself.

"Don't worry, there will be opportunities in the future." Gu Wei comforted, and Chen Minghao also patted Qin Hao's arm.

"It's okay. Yifei won the grand prize. We at least have a guaranteed prize."

The stage has already been opened for the presentation of the Silver Bear Award for Best Director.

Everyone instantly perked up because Gu Wei also had this hope.

Immediately afterwards, a jury member came to the stage and announced that the Silver Bear Award for Best Director was won by Ulrich Korey for "Sleepless", a co-production between Germany and France.

"Director, it's okay. There will be opportunities in the future." Qin Hao suddenly said, making everyone else laugh.

"Haha, do I look disappointed to you?"

Unlike others, Gu Wei has no shortage of Silver Bear Awards for Best Director. He has even won the Golden Bear Award. Unless it is the Palme d'Or in Cannes, it will not have any impact on him.

"That's right. Our director has even won an Oscar. It's only a matter of time before he wins all three major European awards." Chen Minghao flattered him at the right time. After hearing this, Gu Wei smiled and pointed at him.

At the end of the award ceremony, the chairman of the jury presented the Golden Bear Award for Best Film at this year's Berlin Film Festival.

"Senior, there is still a chance. Maybe I can win the Golden Bear Award again." Liu Yifei said sweetly, holding the Silver Bear trophy tightly in her hand.

"To be honest, the chances are slim. I've seen the Iranian film Nader and Simin: A Separation, and it's really well made, not worse than our film..."

Before he finished speaking, the voice of the chairman of the jury was heard on the stage.

"The winner of the Golden Bear Award for Best Film at this year's Berlin Film Festival is the Iranian film "Nader and Simin: A Separation". Congratulations to director Asghar Farhadi."

There was a sudden burst of loud applause from the audience, and many people stood up and applauded. Gu Wei was not stingy with his applause either.

The Iranian director Asghar Farhadi was extremely excited and gave his acceptance speech with tears in his eyes. The audience applauded from time to time.

At this moment, movies know no national boundaries, and beautiful things are always expressed in the most simple way.

At this time, it is almost four o'clock in the morning in the country. Except for some night owls, others can only see the news when they wake up the next day.

"On the Beach Alone at Night won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival."

"Liu Yifei gave a speech accepting the award, thanking those who have silently contributed to her behind the scenes."

...

At the same time, employees on night shift at major domestic news websites and portals quickly became busy.

Regardless of whether anyone is online to read the news in the early morning, they have to update the latest information from the Berlin Film Festival as soon as possible.

This is big news as the only domestic film participating in the competition won the grand prize.

The award ceremony dinner ended, it was almost dawn and the sky in China was also bright.

Netizens and fans who had just woken up suddenly found that a lot of news about the film festival was transmitted back to China from Berlin, on the other side of the earth.

The headlines in the film and television circles today are all about the news of the Berlin Awards Ceremony, which has attracted the attention of countless filmmakers in the industry.

"Actress Liu Yifei won the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for her performance in On the Beach at Night Alone."

This news made countless actresses feel envious, jealous and envious.

A film award of this level is a bit too far away for many actresses in the industry.

Immediately afterwards, many people posted on Weibo to celebrate.

For a time, the circle was full of news about Liu Yifei's award, and another powerful actor was born.

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(End of this chapter)