Chapter 649: Chapter 442: Cannes Best Actor

Old Matthew is truly an artist.

He’s blunt when criticizing, and doesn’t hold back on praise either. Even long ago on the “Star Agency” show, he bluntly said Lin Qingyue was just a director of scenic films.

Old Matthew finished announcing the results and sat down.

The award presenter gave Lin Qingyue the Golden Camera Award.

A roll of award certificate wrapped in red silk, and a gold camera embedded in a crystal base.

Though the award is named the Golden Camera, it’s actually for a director’s first feature film, the Best Debut Award.

The first short film won the Venice Short Film Golden Bear, followed by winning the Cannes Golden Camera for the debut feature film.

Such a smooth path could be called the dream of countless new directors, and even renowned ones find it hard to achieve this honor.

When this Cannes Film Festival started, not many might have known Lin Qingyue, but after today, few professionals in the film world will have no impression by the next festival.

Lin Qingyue stood on the award stage with the small Golden Camera trophy, feeling the eyes of countless global filmmakers below, and savoring this glorious moment for filmmakers.

The renowned filmmakers from around the world below are quietly waiting for her acceptance speech.

But after several seconds, Lin Qingyue did not speak, just looked below.

As everyone was starting to become a bit puzzled.

Lin Qingyue on stage made a move.

She smiled and waved to a certain direction below.

Hmm?

At first, the audience didn’t quite understand and seemed a bit dazed.

But soon, those quick on their feet figured out what it meant.

Immediately, there was a buzz of discussion below.

And in the direction Lin Qingyue was waving, Wu Mu was slightly stunned, standing up a bit bewildered and amused.

Lin Qingyue on stage continued to smile and beckon him, gesturing for him to come up.

It couldn’t be clearer, instantly prompting a wave of excitement below.

Wu Mu naturally wouldn’t let Lin Qingyue be embarrassed, and without much hesitation, he walked towards the stage.

When Wu Mu reached the edge of the award stage, Lin Qingyue took the Golden Camera trophy in her hand and handed it to Wu Mu, smilingly saying: “The Best Debut Award is for the best actor in our film.”

“Oh~”

The atmosphere below immediately got a bit explosive.

The storyline of a golden couple finally becoming an official couple is naturally not just a domestic thing; it’s the same abroad.

This act of giving such an important life honor to a loved one is really too romantic!

And it also reveals a strong determination, confirming the other person!

Otherwise, in such a famous setting with such an important award, if you’re not planning to go all the way, it would be incredibly awkward being mentioned often in the future.

The domestic viewers watching live through YouTube were also blown away at this moment.

“Damn, Director Lin really did it, directly gives the Cannes Golden Award, who can handle this!”

“No wonder Wu Gou’s girlfriend is Director Lin, if a girl did this for me, I’d give her my life!”

“It’s just Wu Gou this time, otherwise anyone would be scolded like a dog!”

“I used to not really ship Wu Gou and Director Lin, felt they weren’t as pure and shy as Mo Mo, nor as brotherly familiar and banterish as Sun Yueqing, nor as silly and interesting as Lu Yao… but now my heart suddenly feels soft, they understand each other, are independent, yet a bit lovestruck, in all sorts of details showing that she is full of you…”

The bullet screen was filled up.

Wu Mu at the scene also felt a bit warm inside.

He exchanged a cheerful gaze with Lin Qingyue for two seconds, without hesitation took the trophy.

“Oh~”

The audience below cheered and clapped as if seeing a successful proposal.

Even the presenter jokingly put the microphone to Wu Mu’s mouth, asking: “So does our Best Debut Award recipient have anything to say?”

Wu Mu also coughed politely, “Thank you very much to everyone and the festival jury for the recognition. As Chairman Matthew said earlier, before this award, many might have thought I was just a director of scenic films, though I’m not really concerned about such a reputation, this award somewhat counters that view.”

“Actually, regarding what Chairman Matthew just said, I don’t quite agree. What is the core essence of film? Must it be a meaningful story or a topic with social significance? Everyone may have their own interpretation. I think the core of film is very simple, it’s just filmmakers’ love for cinema.”

“I love making films, I want to express the world I see and the feelings in my heart. Audience recognition is important, Cannes awards are important, but these are definitely not what has kept me making films. The reason I direct is simple, because of love.”

“Winning the Cannes Golden Camera doesn’t mean I’ve achieved something essential, or something of so-called significance. This film to me is not much higher than my short film, the weight of love in my heart is the same, just maybe this time I was luckier that my love resonated with more people. For this, I’m very happy, and again I thank the audience and jury for their recognition and encouragement.”

Lin Qingyue initially just bent over smiling, but as she listened, the smile on her face gradually faded, watching Wu Mu with pursed lips.