The exterior and interior of the event venue were like two different worlds.
Outside, the red carpet was brightly lit and bustling with people, but inside, the venue was dimly lit and the atmosphere was rather quiet.
Apart from the central stage, the surrounding audience seats were relatively dimly lit. The large screen displayed the words "XXth Cannes Film Festival," and most of the people coming and going were dressed in elegant attire and had outstanding demeanor. Even those sitting in the audience communicated in hushed tones. Apart from the rustling sounds of guests walking around, there was no other noise.
As soon as Xiao He and his group entered, they attracted subtle glances from those around them, and then followed the staff to their seats.
Their location wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst either; it was somewhere in the middle, or in a sense, the very center of the venue.
Not long after they sat down, other people began to sit down around them.
Here, they also encountered another group of Chinese film crews who came to participate in the event.
"Director Ning, it's been a long time."
An old man with thick, black hair smiled and shook hands with Ning Jiaqi. Ning Jiaqi smiled and shook hands with him in return. "Director Sun, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Xiao He glanced at the person and immediately found the corresponding person in his memory.
Sun Gong is a well-known director of art films. Like Ning Jiaqi, he belongs to the group of directors with high visibility and ability in the industry. I heard that he has been aiming for international awards in recent years and has achieved some success.
Xiao He heard from Liu Rulan that this person had been traveling around recently, frequently dealing with the capital of the organizers. He wondered if she would be able to win the favor of the judges and successfully get what she wanted.
Ning Jiaqi had naturally heard about what Xiao He had heard, but he didn't show it on his face. He just exchanged a few words with Sun Gong in a lukewarm manner, and then they both returned to their seats.
"Director Ning and that person don't get along well; they've been bitter enemies for years."
Someone whispered in Xiao He's ear.
Xiao He paused for a moment, then turned to look at the person beside him.
Ding Wanyu, the female lead of "No Bait," was wearing a beautiful purple dress at this moment. She covered her mouth with her gloved hand and looked at Xiao He.
Xiao He asked, somewhat puzzled, "How did you know about this?"
After all, from the outside perspective, Ning Jiaqi and Sun Gong's relationship wasn't too bad.
However, it seemed that Xiao He's question touched on some unpleasant memories, and Ding Wanyu's face showed some worry. In the end, she shook her head and said, "The opening ceremony is about to begin."
Faced with Ding Wanyu's attempt to change the subject, Xiao He did not expose her, but turned to look at the stage.
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The main attraction on the first day of the Cannes Film Festival is actually the Cannes red carpet.
The opening ceremony at the gala was actually not that interesting. It usually consisted of introducing the organizers and the judging panel, briefly explaining the awards, playing an opening video, and then it was over.
Like countless other parties Xiao He had attended before, there was nothing new about it.
By the time the event ended, it was only around 10 p.m. local time.
There will also be an opening dinner and a small party later on, which are not mandatory and guests can choose to attend.
The crew of "No Bait" naturally decided to participate.
After all, their purpose in coming to Cannes this time was not just to win awards, but more importantly, to discuss the sale of the overseas rights to "No Bait".
Such social occasions allow them to meet more big bosses and get in touch with potential investors in advance.
As the lead actor, Xiao He naturally followed Director Ning.
Ding Wanyu received a phone call midway through the event and then politely indicated that she needed to go back first and would not be attending the banquet with them.
Xiao He and Director Ning didn't mind. After a brief greeting, they led the rest of the crew to another hall.
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