My landlord is a big star

Chapter 166 166. Best Director Award
The Cannes Film Festival is different from other film festivals. After walking the red carpet, it is the awards ceremony for the competition films.

After the awards are presented, it's the dinner party.

The five-member group of "Train to Busan" walked along the red carpet towards the venue, and the staff of the film festival took the initiative to greet them, led Xu Lin into the awards ceremony venue, and sat on the seats in order.

The Palais Lumiere Hall is the central venue for the event.

The venue can accommodate more than [-] people.

After sitting down, Lin Yuner turned her head to look at Xu Lin, and asked in a calm voice, "Xu Lin, are you confident that you will win the award?"

"Winning..." Xu Lin said honestly: "It's a bit difficult. There are too many films participating in the competition this time. Who knows how the judges will select them. If it's pork, just pretend I didn't say anything."

There are many awards at the Cannes Film Festival, and each film can participate in the competition after being shortlisted, but the unit is different.

Except for the main competition unit, the rest are: A Concern Unit, Short Film Competition Unit, Film Cornerstone Unit, Director’s Fortnight Unit and International Film Critics Week Unit.

"Train to Busan" participated in the main competition unit, and it is also the award unit that determines the most important award of the Palme d'Or.

Lin Yuner shook her head and patted his arm:
"Be confident, in case you win the prize."

"What if?" Xu Lin tilted his head, grinned at Lin Yuner with great interest and smiled: "This is Cannes, not any other awards ceremony, not everyone can enjoy our Asian movies."

"How will you know if you don't try it? I think you have a high chance of winning the award. At least you are the best director with me."

"Ah, are you trying to comfort me?"

Regarding his girlfriend's remarks, Xu Lin smiled, he understood Lin Yuner's character, he was not afraid of losing, let alone admit defeat.

The Cannes Film Festival is very famous in the world. If he can win this film, it means that his director level is also one of the best in Asia, but he has only worked in the entertainment industry for three years.

Winning awards for three years... Xu Lin thinks it's better to think about it. Although the previous few films did well, they are only limited to Asia.

Don't even think about winning awards in Europe and America.

Maybe people don't like Asian movies at all.

But Lin Yuner didn't think so, her eyes flickered a little strangely, and after a long silence, she said to Xu Lin beside her:
"I believe in you."

"...Thank you so much."

Xu Lin responded to her with a smile.

Artists and directors entered the arena one after another, and soon the awards venue was full of people, almost all of them were faces from Europe and America.

Xu Lin was next to a foreigner on the left, Lin Yuner didn't know her, and Zheng Yumei and Kong Liu were on the other side, but even next to someone she knew, she still felt a little inexplicably nervous, her heart was beating wildly.

The originally excited expression turned into anxiety, so she wanted her boyfriend to comfort her.

But just turned around...

Eh?
Is this guy... shaking his legs?

"..."

"..."

Xu Lin's right thumb rested on his cheekbone, and the rest of his fingers clenched his fist to cover his mouth. His trembling legs seemed to cover up his uneasiness.

Perhaps Lin Yun'er's eyes were too intense, he immediately turned his head when he noticed that someone was looking at him...

"Uh……"

"Are you nervous?" Lin Yuner asked in a low voice.

"Don't be nervous." Xu Lin tried to speak stiffly: "I have participated in many award ceremonies of film festivals, so there is nothing to be nervous about."

Lin Yuner nodded slightly after hearing what he said: "I suddenly thought of my aunt, she said before that she would take me to eat roast duck."

"Huh?" Xu Lin looked puzzled.

"My aunt told me that the mouth of a duck cannot be eaten."

"..."

"Pfft haha..."

Jung Yumi and Kong Yoo, who were eavesdropping, laughed.

These words made Xu Lin's old face blush. He was really nervous. Chinese people are used to thinking that they are all here, and they are definitely looking forward to winning awards.

He looked at Lin Yun'er speechlessly, shook his head and sighed: "To be honest, I am quite looking forward to this award ceremony, just like what you said just now, what if we win the award."

"That's right, tell the truth earlier." Lin Yun'er smiled extremely darkly, and said, "Is your English good?"

"Uh, okay?"

Xu Lin doesn't have much confidence in his spoken English. He has learned it for a while, and he probably can't speak it now. The main reason is that he is studying in Korea and often doesn't use English, which is really powerless.

Of course, he can speak both Korean and English. Xu Lin doesn't mind showing himself if he really wins the prize.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun'er had a strange face, and asked:
"Well, what do you mean by okay?"

"It means I don't use it often, and I forget it..."

"Is that so?"

"Otherwise, I can't prepare with all my heart and soul. In the end, the gap between not winning the prize is too great, and I can't accept it."

What her boyfriend said made Lin Yuner nod her head, she could understand this kind of psychological gap, instead of preparing the manuscript with full of expectations, it would be better to show it on the spot.

The young couple then began to whisper to each other, and there was a lot of voices in the venue, as if they were all looking forward to the awards.

And just as everyone expected, the venue lights dimmed, and the stage lights at the front came on, and George Bryan with a beard and Sasha Lane in a blue dress walked on the stage.

The award ceremony officially began.

The awarding process of the Cannes Film Festival is different from other film festivals. The grand prize is reserved for the end like other film festivals. The first awards are the documentary unit and the director’s fortnight unit.

In addition to awarding awards to competing films, the Cannes Film Festival will also award awards such as Best Director and Best Screenplay.

Come one after another.

Time passed with the awards ceremony. It is worth mentioning that the horror movie "The Wailing" regrettably failed to be selected.

South Korean director Park Chan-wook's "Miss" and Chinese director Xu Lin's "Travel to Busan" were successfully selected for the main unit competition.

The next award is the Best Director Award for the main unit.

This award is one for each unit in the Cannes Film Festival, and the main unit has the highest gold content and the most attention.

Announced host is American actor Kirsten Dunst.

"Good evening, actors and directors."

Kirsten Dunst wore a slit dress, stood on the stage arched, politely covered her chest with her hands, and said:
"Oh~ It is the greatest honor in my life to stand here and present the award for the best director. I hope that everyone, like me, can give the warmest applause for the best director this time..."

clap clap clap...

Thunderous applause from the audience resounded throughout the venue.

"OK~Everyone is very enthusiastic. This is a glorious moment for us filmmakers, and it is also a dazzling moment for the big family of movies." Kirsten Dunst tried to heighten the atmosphere.

So, she straightened her back slightly, glanced at the card in her hand, and shrugged her shoulders to the audience:

"This best director award is crazy. I couldn't believe it when I saw his name. It's crazy."

Whoa, whoa, whoa...

There was another noise from the audience, but it disappeared quickly, and everyone in the audience looked at Kirsten Dunst again.

Seeing that everyone was curious, she didn't ink, and said directly:

"Maybe you haven't heard his name, but this is the fact that his directing level has been recognized by the judges."

"Ladies and gentlemen, without further delay, let us welcome the winners of this Best Director Award..."

Speaking of this, Kirsten Dunst glanced at the trophy in the golden box beside him, smiled again, and looked towards the auditorium:
"XULIN!"

"..."

"..."

The host's voice is extremely loud
"Boom boom boom~~~"

In the next second, applause and passionate music sounded at the scene.

At this time, Xu Lin was at a loss, and Lin Yuner and Zheng Yumei and Kong Liu beside him were also the same, as if they didn't hear what she said clearly.

Until the live camera pointed at Xu Lin.

Only then did he react...

This is... I won the best director award in the main unit?

Wang Defa? !

A feeling of excitement spread throughout Xu Lin's body in an instant, and he stared blankly at the red carpet in front of the stage.

Xu Lin's appearance is cool and cold, in the eyes of outsiders, he is calm now, but only Lin Yun'er knows, everyone else is stupid.

Therefore, Lin Yuner shouted a few words in a low voice:

"Xu Lin? Xu Lin! Go up to the stage to receive the award..."

"..."

The protagonist subconsciously looks at the big screen at this time.

When Kirsten Dunst on the stage saw his face, he repeated again with a smile: "Little director from China, congratulations on winning the Best Director Award in the main unit, congratulations."

"Oh!!!"

Clap la la la.

There was thunderous applause, and now Xu Lin finally came to his senses. He glanced sideways at Lin Yuner who was full of excitement, nodded and stood up.

do not know why.

He always feels that his mind is dizzy now.

To be honest, although I had expected it and had a sense of anticipation for winning the award, Xu Lin felt an incredible feeling when he actually won the award, and his mind went blank.

After leaving the auditorium and stepping onto the red carpet, Xu Lin walked towards the stage step by step, feeling that the red carpet is really long...

Best Director Award... Own?

Is this still Cannes? !
One of the world's three major film festivals!
It's that simple?
The moment Xu Lin stepped onto the stage, the applause rang out again. As the host, Kirsten Dunst stepped forward and opened his arms towards him. Seeing her, Xu Lin instinctively froze for a moment.

What is she going to do? !
Could it be that you want to hug yourself?
In just a second, Xu Lin ran his mind quickly, and then had a kiss with this Kirsten Dunst...

Lin Yuner who was sitting in the auditorium was also taken aback for a moment.

Western etiquette is quite different from Eastern etiquette. After completing the etiquette, she whispered to Xu Lin:
"Congratulations on winning the best director award."

"Thank you."

Xu Lin responded, and then walked to the center of the stage step by step. The award ceremony was presented by George Millchin himself.

He is a famous Australian director, screenwriter and producer. He has filmed the "Mad Max" series of films and was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 65th Academy Awards.

Overall, there's absolutely no problem getting this director to present an award.

After handing over the trophy to Xu Lin, George Miller smiled and congratulated him on winning the Best Director Award, and then said into the microphone:

"This is a very amazing award, the craziest thing is that XULIN has only directed the film for three years, oh~~~"

He looked up to the sky and screamed, and continued: "He is a genius."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Whoa, whoa, whoa...

The funny expressions made everyone laugh out loud, and there was warm applause at the same time. Seeing this, George Miller shrugged, stepped back, and handed over the stage to Xu Lin who had just won the award.

And Xu Lin held the heavy trophy in his hand, stepped forward to the microphone, and said in familiar Chinese:
"Well... it's really crazy..."

The Cannes Film Festival naturally has translators. After translating all his words into the earphones, the scene was full of applause and laughter.

In the next second, Xu Lin in a suit and leather shoes on the stage continued:
"Thank you to the Cannes judges for their recognition. I have been working hard since I was in the film industry. This is the first time I have won an award, but it will definitely not be the last. For us filmmakers, awards are not important, but everyone. Being able to gather here to experience the charm of movies and become a member of the big movie family.”

As he spoke, Xu Lin raised the corners of his lips. The joy is self-evident. The awards are not important, they are fake. They are here. Who doesn’t want to go back with a trophy, let alone the best director award .

Although he thought so in his heart, he definitely couldn't speak his mind, so Xu Lin chose to open up the situation and speak in a low-key manner:

"There is a saying that art comes from life and is higher than life. The best director is me, and everyone who works hard..."

On the stage, Xu Lin Balabala was speaking her testimonials, while Lin Yuner, who was sitting off the stage, had red eyes and looked at each other affectionately.

She was very happy to see Xu Lin winning the award.

This little man is not only good, but also hardworking.

For some reason, she suddenly remembered what Xu Lin had said to her before, and she seemed to be unable to hold back her tears.

Since you want to do business, I will focus on life.

This is what Xu Lin said to himself.

A sour feeling came to my heart immediately.

Zheng Yumei beside her handed over a pack of tissues, Lin Yuner took it and took out one, carefully wiped the corners of her eyes with the tissue.

Moved to be moved...

You can't spend your own makeup!

"At the same time, I would also like to thank the leading actors of "Train to Busan" and every behind-the-scenes staff, thank you everyone."

After speaking, Xu Lin nodded and smiled towards the audience.

clap clap clap...

Applause broke out again.
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"Oh, Xu Lin, show me, show me!"

"Tsk, don't break it for me."

In the presidential suite of the hotel, Lin Yuner carefully held up her boyfriend's trophy and observed it carefully.

The trophy is golden in shape, and on top of the cylindrical stele is an open and closed book, which is exquisitely crafted, and Lin Yuner can't put it down.

"Yeah, is this gold?"

"The top one is gold." Holding the beer in hand, Xu Lin pointed to the tray under the trophy: "The bottom one is made of iron, how can it be made of all gold, if it is all gold, I will earn it."

"oh, I see……"

Lin Yuner was a little disappointed.

This made Xu Lin almost hold back, and said bluntly: "Ah, what kind of tone are you talking about? I wouldn't sell it even if it was gold. This is my first trophy, which is of great significance!"

"I didn't say sell it." Lin Yuner grinned guiltily, and patted his arm: "Is this how I am in your heart?"

"That's not..."

Now it was Xu Lin's turn to be weak.

Never reason with a woman, because no matter whether it is reasonable or not, if she is angry, it will be you who will be unlucky in the end.

"Hey, go check out the news." Lin Yuner took the trophy and began to instruct her boyfriend: "Speaking of which, everyone should be shocked, right? I didn't expect you to be awarded the best director award."

"To be honest, I didn't expect that either."

Xu Lin shrugged helplessly, moved to Lin Yuner's side, took her slender arm, walked towards the bedroom and said with a smile:
"Most people must think that the best director is European and American."

"Mmm... indeed." Lin Yun'er nodded.

In film festivals held in the West, Europeans and Americans are generally more likely to win awards, which is the default of the public.

This award, not to mention whether South Korea will be shocked, I am afraid that when the news spreads to China, the people of the country will get to know him again.

The young couple went all the way back to the bedroom and lay down on the bed. Xu Lin and Lin Yun'er looked at the mobile phone together and checked the news on the trumpet.

as predicted.

It was on the news within ten minutes of winning the award.

[In the main section of the Cannes Film Festival, Xu Lin, the winner of the Best Director Award, is the first Asian to win the Best Director]

[Train to Busan director Xu Lin won the Best Director Award]

[The famous director George Miller said in an interview that Director Xu Lin has a genius-like brain and a deep understanding of human nature]

Compared with South Korea, domestic news is more hasty.

[Explosion]: Xu Lin won the Cannes Best Director Award.

[Explosion]: Who is Xu Lin?

Looking at the hot search list on the screen of his mobile phone, the corner of Xu Lin's mouth twitched, he really didn't expect his family to be so sincere.

But now it must be all about boasting.

So, he clicked in.

[Hurry up, hurry up, can someone explain to me about this best director award?Is the gold content big? 】

【Glory for the country, thumbs up.jpg】

[There is only one Best Director Award each year, and the competition for the main unit is even more intense, um...Let’s put it this way, this year’s Cannes, among all the films in the world, only Xu Lin won this Best Director Award]

[So the gold content is very high? 】

[Nonsense, there is only one class, do you think the gold content is high?It can only be said that this buddy is indeed NB]

[Hehe, you must have made a lot of money, right?Why don't you see him doing some charity? 】

[It's none of your business to do it or not? 】

Seeing this, Xu Lin immediately closed the interface. There are all kinds of species on the Internet. He was too lazy to continue looking down and asked:

"Do you have any comments over there?"

"Well, everyone seems to be very surprised."

The fluorescent light of the mobile phone shone on Lin Yuner's fair face, she stretched out her hand and placed the mobile phone in front of Xu Lin's lying face, and said:

"See for yourself."

"Um……"

[Wow, Dafa, "Miss" won the Vulcan Technology Award, and Director Xu Lin won the Best Director Award! 】

【come on!Let the world see our Great Cold Kingdom]

[Xu Lin...wow, what a big deal, who was slandering him before, he is really the best director]

[If it is not Chinese, I will recognize him]

[Yuner is Korean, and he is half Korean when dating Yuner!Strength certification! 】

[Suddenly looking forward to "Train to Busan", what kind of plot can win the best director award? ? 】

[I'm in Cannes, and there will be a preview screening tomorrow, but the rule is that spoilers are not allowed, so please wait KKKK]

[Axiba, the pure bastard upstairs]

【How do you feel that Yuner and Xu Lin are a good match? I'm looking forward to letting them appear on a variety show】

【Director Xu Lin Brittle KKKKKKFFFF】

Xu Lin was quite satisfied with the comments from Korean netizens. He put his arms around Lin Yuner's delicate waist and asked:
"Everyone wants to see me on the show with you~"

"Xi..." Lin Yun'er looked at him like a lunatic, with a little warning flashing in her eyes, and said, "Don't get carried away."

"How could..." Xu Lin pointed to the screen: "It's not me who said what the netizens said, and... uh, let's not say it."

There is no way, although Lin Yuner is usually like a kitten, but when she stares, she is really a little scary.

It's not that Xu Lin is afraid of her.

Hmm... that's pure respect, okay?

Participating in a variety show is impossible. South Korea does not currently have such a variety show for couples, unless the two get married, but it is too early to say this, and neither of them has considered this matter so far.

Lin Yun'er hooked Xu Lin's neck with her arms, suddenly grinned and smacked his face, and asked with some puzzlement:

"Are you afraid of me?"

"No..." Xu Lin said calmly, "What are you afraid of? Aren't you afraid of me at night?"

"Tch, it's not certain who is afraid of who in the future."

For her boyfriend's behavior of suddenly driving, Lin Yuner has long been used to it, and very cleverly changed the topic:
"When will our movie be released?"

"Jiang Min is communicating with CJ Entertainment. If there is no accident, it should be released in July. If there is an accident..."

"If there is an accident, will it be postponed?" Lin Yun'er asked.

"That's not true." Xu Lin smiled and shook his head: "If there is an accident, it may have to be released earlier, after all, everyone can't wait."

"Hey~~~~"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun'er showed a somewhat disgusted expression, but she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.

My boyfriend was right.

Nowadays, many netizens want to watch "Train to Busan" in advance.

The main thing is.

She liked how confident the guy was.

………………

The Cannes Film Festival is held for twelve days, and each film has a trial screening during these twelve days.

It can only be said that the film festival held in France this time was very successful, both in terms of passenger flow and hot topics.

Xu Lin even rushed to the world's popularity.

He is so hot.

But time is always limited. The Cannes Film Festival ended perfectly in mid-May, and the crew of "Train to Busan" is also preparing to return home.

It is also first class, and it also needs to transfer planes. After [-] hours of flight time, it finally arrived in South Korea.

Flying is very tiring, and everyone is not in the mood, so Xu Lin, Lim Yoona and Jung Yumi Kong Liu parted ways at the airport.

Kong Liu and Zheng Yumi were picked up by their managers.

But Xu Lin and Lin Yun'er walked towards the airport exit wearing hats and sunglasses after getting their luggage.

As soon as I walked out of the airport, cheers and flashing lights greeted me.

click, click, click...

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!!"

"Xu Lin! Xu Lin!"

"Look here, Xu Lin! I'm an old fan!"

He was already sleepy, but the sudden situation made Xu Lin subconsciously put his arms beside Lin Yun'er, and then he heard...

"Oh oh oh!!"

There was a sudden booing sound.

Lin Yuner wore a hat and looked left and right, surrounded by people and reporters shouting Xu Lin's name, cheering as much as an idol.

She blinked her bright eyes twice, cast aside the bewildered Xu Lin, slapped off the paws in front of her with a smile, and said in a low voice:
"Xu Lin, you are really hot now~"
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(End of this chapter)