The red carpet on the last day was equally spectacular, with even more celebrities in attendance. However, Xiao He, who had already stolen the spotlight on the first day, was much more low-key this time, wearing a white modern Chinese-style suit and entering the lobby with the film crew.
The atmosphere at the scene was much more lively and also more restless than on the first day.
After all, today is undoubtedly the most important day for many people present.
All the film crews attending the Cannes Film Festival eagerly awaited to see who would win the final awards.
Even tonight's online live stream had twice as many viewers as usual.
Since the news broke that Ding Wanyu, the actress who played Ding Wanyu in "No Bait," had secretly married and had a child, many people have become aware of "No Bait" while discussing gossip and have started to pay attention to its situation overseas.
The nationwide boycott that some people wanted to see did not occur.
On the contrary, Sun Gong and the male lead of his new movie are currently embroiled in scandals, and their company has also suffered retaliation from Zhuang Hongyi, making their situation extremely difficult.
As for the black dog that sparked everything, it is now like a stray dog, caught and investigated by the police, and can no longer cause any trouble.
Director Ning wasn't a stingy person. He would have someone slip a wig under Sun Gong's door every day, and when he was in a good mood, he would deliberately pull Sun Gong aside to talk about "No Bait" and invite Sun Gong to watch "No Bait" with him. He was a very kind-hearted person.
Knowing he was in the wrong, Sun Gong could only blame the black dog for not being efficient enough, which allowed Director Ning to find a handle and clue. Otherwise, when the incident occurred, they would have disappeared without a trace and would never have been caught by Ning Jiaqi...
At the scene, Xiao He and the others naturally saw Sun Gong and his group.
Sun Gong's latest work is called "Nowhere to Escape," an art film about love.
However, the premiere's reception was rather mediocre, though it did seem to suit the tastes of the judges.
"Grandson, you're here too."
Ning Jiaqi greeted him with a smile, but for some reason, his use of "Sun" didn't sound like he was calling him by his surname; it sounded more like he was calling him his grandson.
"I hope your crew can achieve something this time."
"Hehe, you guys too."
Sun Gong forced a smile.
Soon, the awards ceremony officially began.
Tonight's main event is the awards ceremony for the Cannes main competition. Prior to this, the awards for parallel sections such as Un Certain Regard and Critics' Week had already been announced. The grand prize tonight is undoubtedly the Palme d'Or.
This is also the final result that many people have been eagerly awaiting tonight.
However, before that, Xiao He and his group had already given up hope.
Although the premiere of "No Bait" was indeed well received, it seems that director Ning's bad luck was at play again. They not only ran into two Oscar winners, but also the chairman of the jury who loved art and preferred a light taste.
This chairman has always liked to "celebrate emotions" and "explore the greatness of human nature," but there is no doubt that the male protagonist in "No Bait" is deceiving emotions, and the plot satirizes human nature.
Isn't this just blatantly bullying the Chairman in his own minefield?
Sure enough, when the host on stage opened the Best Actor card and slowly read out the name, it wasn't Xiao He.
—It's that Oscar-winning actor who participated this time.
Xiao He was not surprised. Seeing that senior, he had to admit that the title was well-deserved.
Just as everyone had grown bored and was preparing to sit there and wait for the final curtain to fall, the host slowly scanned the surroundings, finally lowered his head, and read out the name he was holding—
The winner of the Best Director award in the main competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival is—
"Ning Jiaqi of 'No Bait'!"
Immediately, everyone in the crew turned their attention to Director Ning.
Ning Jiaqi was also momentarily stunned.
What I longed for in my youth but could not obtain, after many twists and turns, has finally come true.
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