Chapter 83 Winning the Prize
The presenter of the Best Director award was Julia Roberts, who was also a very charming actress when she was young.

“The nominees for Best Director are:
Clint Eastwood, Million Dollar Baby;
Martin Scorsese, The Aviator;
Taylor Hackford, "Soul"
Alexander Payne, Sideways;
Mike Leigh, "Vera Drake";
Gu Wei, "When Happiness Knocks on the Door";

As Julia Roberts read out the list of nominations, not only Gu Wei, but other directors also had serious expressions on their faces.

The big prize is right in front of us, and no one can remain calm.

Gu Wei felt his heart beating faster and his palms were full of sweat.

This was also his first time to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, so it was inevitable that he was nervous.

Everyone in the audience looked at Julia Roberts on the stage. She tore open the envelope and opened the card with the winner's name on it.

After seeing the name of the winner, Julia Roberts showed a surprised expression on her face. These are common tricks used by award ceremony guests, and there is nothing to tell from them.

"The winner of the Best Director Award is Gu Wei for "The Pursuit of Happyness". Congratulations."

As Julia Roberts pronounced the name.

The Best Director award has been decided.

Thunderous applause suddenly broke out in the venue, and the entire venue suddenly became boiling.

"Gu, we succeeded."

Will Smith next to him shouted loudly.

Gu Wei was stunned for a moment, then stood up and hugged Will Smith and others.

The audience burst into applause and cheers.

Gu Wei straightened his suit and walked towards the podium.

Instead of choosing the American etiquette of kissing on the cheek, Gu Wei and Julia Roberts hugged each other gently.

Then he took the little golden man from her hand.

Gu Wei glanced at the trophy in his hand and slowly said:
“Thanks to everyone who supported us, it has been an unforgettable journey.

I would like to thank the Oscar jury for giving me this honor.

This movie is the result of the joint efforts of our entire team and is also everyone's recognition of us.

Thank you, I will bring more works in the future." Gu Wei looked at the crew with a smile on his face.

When the audience heard this, they cheered and whistled from time to time.

"At this moment, it's like happiness knocking on the door."

Finally, Gu Wei said this to all the guests.

"Clap clap clap."

Many people stood up and applauded, their eyes fixed on the young director.

...

At this time, on the other side of the ocean, people watching in front of the TV also shouted loudly.

Best Director, this also represents the greatest recognition of Gu Wei by the Oscars.

In the auditorium of Beijing Film Academy, many students cheered to celebrate this moment.

"Hurry up and hang up the banner."

Leaders gave instructions from time to time.

"Good boy, he really did it."

In the China Film Group Corporation's office, Han Sanping watched this scene with a smile on his face.

When the results were announced, the same thing happened to other people in the "The Return of the Condor Heroes" crew.

"Let's have an extra meal tonight, and celebrate together."

The bearded man looked at everyone in the crew and shouted.

"Thank you, director."

"Gu Dao Niu 13."

"Mom, my senior won the Oscar for Best Director. He succeeded."

Liu Yifei's face turned red, and her smile was so bright that her teeth were showing.

Director Zhang Yimou watched this scene and murmured to himself, "Okay, as long as it succeeds."

However, he then fell into deep thought. After so many years of hard work, he didn't know when he would succeed.

Chen Kaige and his wife also stared at the screen for a long time without saying anything, and then looked at the Palme d'Or trophy on the cabinet next to them, their eyes full of determination. "After the filming of The Promise is completed, we will also have a chance to go to the Oscars."

Chen Hong looked at her husband and said comfortingly.

"Oscar for Best Director." Feng Xiaogang's tone was a little sour. Among several big domestic directors, he was the weakest in the award.

The award ceremony was broadcast live around the world, and as soon as the list of winners was announced, domestic media began frantically writing press releases.

The first domestic Oscar winner for Best Director really deserves it.

Huayi Company Office.

"Let the company send a congratulatory message. You know what to do."

Wang Zhongjun was also watching the award ceremony. When he saw this scene, he immediately spoke up.

"Brother, I understand."

Wang Zhonglei responded.

In the artist's office, Wang Jinghua also saw this scene. Unlike her artists who were cheering and celebrating, there was something else in her eyes, as if she had made some kind of determination.

...

Many netizens online are also discussing it and posting comments continuously.

"Oscar-winning director, Director Gu is awesome."

"Now, Director Gu's status in China has surpassed Director Zhang and Director Chen."

"The Oscars are an award for Americans to entertain themselves. How can Gu Wei surpass Director Zhang and Director Chen?"

Some netizens were dissatisfied with the comments and refuted them.

"That's right, the Oscars are not as good as the three major European awards. Director Chen's Palme d'Or is the highest award."

"Director Gu didn't just win the Oscar for Best Director. Did you guys take the Berlin Golden Bear?"

"That's right, I can't stand people like you who talk nonsense."

There are all kinds of comments online, and from time to time people list the awards won by other directors to compare with Gu Wei.

Many people who don’t pay attention to the entertainment industry have gradually learned something through these reports.

...

"Gu, congratulations."

Leonardo looked at Gu Wei and said sincerely.

"Thank you, Leon."

After Gu Wei finished speaking, he continued to look at the stage. Next, the Best Film award was presented.

This award also represents the most outstanding film work today. Gu Wei is a little bit looking forward to it, but winning the Best Director award is enough for him.

The atmosphere in the venue reached a climax. Both the guests inside the venue and the audience outside the venue were looking forward to this climax moment.

As Hollywood actor Dustin Hoffman and legendary singer Barbra Joan Streisand appeared on the stage, everyone looked towards the podium.

"The nominees for this year's Oscars Best Picture are:
Million Dollar Baby;
The Aviator;
"Soul Singer";
"Life Wine Cup";
"The Pursuit of Happyness";"

Everyone's eyes were focused on the two award presenters.

Barbara Joan Streisand opened the envelope and took a look under the gaze of everyone.

Then he handed the card to Dustin Hoffman, and the two looked at each other.

"Million Dollar Baby wins this year's Oscar for Best Picture. Congratulations."

The two said at the same time.

At this point, all the awards for this year's Oscars have been presented.

The crew of "Million Dollar Baby" gathered together and hugged each one.

Eastwood, 74, went on stage to accept the award on behalf of the crew and then gave a acceptance speech.

He is not only the oldest winner of the Academy Award, but also one of Hollywood's most renowned talents and extraordinary filmmakers.

“Thank you, my wife, my mother, and all the staff.”

East Wood's acceptance speech was very short, but the audience still gave him the warmest applause.

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