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Many people think that only English-language films can be nominated for the Best Picture Award, while non-English films can only be nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Award.
Actually not.
The Oscars do not have a strict rule. For example, "Grand Phantasm" in 1938, "News" in 1969, "The Great Migration" in 1972, "Cries and Whispers" in 1973, etc., were all nominated for non-English films.
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The original versions of "Life is Beautiful" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were also nominated for Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film. This does not conflict.
Of course they didn't get it.
The only non-English film to win the Best Picture Award was South Korea's "Parasite". Of course, this is the same as Michelle Yeoh's Best Actress Award.
At this moment, Chen Qi's version of "Life is Beautiful" has received three nominations, Best Original Screenplay, Best Picture, and Best Foreign Language Film. This news is neither big nor small, but it is enough to surprise everyone.
After the list was announced, reporters asked questions one after another.
People from the film company left quickly. They had to hold a meeting immediately to study and carry out necessary public relations activities for the nomination. 20th Century Fox could only place one bet on the best picture and best foreign language film for "Life is Beautiful".
The next day, the news was released.
Xinhua News Agency, China News Service, the embassy, ​​and the consulates all noticed it and sent the news back to China. Hong Kong was faster and sent it directly, and Taiwan naturally also knew about it.
Domestic newspapers began to report it, but the noise was not loud.
It's just a nomination, but no award. Moreover, 99% of the people nowadays don't know what an Oscar is. They still have to explain that it is the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers of American movies. How awesome it is.
The industry is paying more attention to it.
At the time when Chinese films are going global, "Life Is Beautiful" won the Golden Bear and was nominated for an Oscar. It was so bright. There was news of another blockade in Taiwan, and the Hong Kong media was still sour because Hong Kong films have never won.
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At the end of the year, all units have to write reports. Just when the news came back, it was placed on the desk of the Ministry of Culture together with Dongfang Company's year-end report. The Ministry of Culture compiled it into the report of the department and gave it to the top.
And during this season, meetings are held every day.
Early that morning, Zhu Muzhi went into Haizi and attended a meeting at the Qinzheng Palace. The meeting was of such high level that Ding Qiao was not qualified to attend.
The venue only provided boiled water, and Longjing tea was packed in small bags for 50 cents each. If you wanted to drink tea, you had to pay for it yourself. Zhu Muzhi bought some tea and drank it.
After a while, Wu Lengxi also came, touching his pockets and looking embarrassed.
"Forgot your money? Come, come, I'll treat you to tea!"
Zhu Muzhi took out another fifty cents, and Wu Lengxi snorted, borrowed fifty cents from others, and also bought a bag of tea. The fact that he paid for tea by himself was revealed by Wang Meng, who was the Minister of Culture at that time.
The two of them were sitting next to each other, but they still didn't deal with it.
Old comrades have experienced the baptism of revolution, which does not mean that they have no selfish desires. At least they have to fight for the interests of their own departments.
The relationship between the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television and the Ministry of Culture has been very bad in the past two years. On the surface, it seems to be Chen Qi. The fundamental reason is that the rapid development of television sets and TV series threatens the film industry.
Naturally, the two of them wouldn't quarrel here and just drank tea happily.
Not long after, the leader came and presided over the meeting.
There was nothing much to say during the meeting, but it was going on without knowing who started it. Suddenly it turned to the Spring Festival evening. The senior leader was obviously also very interested and asked: "Comrade Mu Zhi, I heard Comrade xx (leader of the Ministry of Truth) say that this year
Isn’t the party wonderful?”
"Everyone has come up with some new ideas, but I can't say whether they are brilliant or not. We all serve the people."
"New Year's Eve is coming soon. We must organize a good party for the people... I just said that we should emancipate the mind and persist in reform. The Ministry of Culture has done a good job in the past two years. It has boldly opened experimental fields, earned foreign exchange for the country, and won international awards.
honor……"
The senior leader praised me a few times and continued the meeting.
Zhu Muzhi was very happy. Xiao Chen was really a treasure of the Ministry of Culture. Without him, the department was doing routine work. With him, it was easy to overtake in corners.
"..."
Wu Lengxi was expressionless and depressed inside.
The current development directions of radio and television are: first, to strengthen infrastructure and expand TV coverage; second, to support the TV drama industry. But TV dramas are not like movies, which can earn foreign exchange and win honors.
"Why should movies and television be separated? It is convenient to have overall management. If movies are included in the radio and television system, then all problems will be solved."
This idea popped into his head and he got out of hand.
This kind of big thing cannot be done just by thinking about it, nor can it be done by submitting a report and being approved by the superiors. It must have sufficient theoretical basis and factual evidence to invalidate the objections of the Ministry of Culture and support from the central government...
Can the central government support it?
He thought about it and realized that it was not impossible, because the Ministry of Culture had too much power and just split up the film.
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Chen Qi was also surprised when he received the news.
He didn't expect it to be nominated for Best Picture, but he didn't have much hope. The original version of "Life is Beautiful" was about real-life Jews. It couldn't be more correct. It didn't even win Best Picture.
So "Parasite" is really fantasy!
He doesn't know about the intrigues of the top leaders, and it doesn't matter if he does. All the major historical events are in his mind. It's enough for him to do his job well, continue to earn foreign exchange, win awards, and bring glory to the country.
As New Year's Eve approaches, he and Gong Xue are very busy.
I go out early every day and come back every night. At this time, I find that having a car is so convenient.
In the blink of an eye, it’s the twenty-ninth day of the lunar calendar.
People were coming and going in the CCTV building, a quarter of the people were serving the Spring Festival Gala, and all relevant leaders were present to watch the last overall rehearsal.
This month, Chen Qi has been working on the details, adding some little thoughts to make the party more interesting. Of course, he thinks it is a little thought, but in the eyes of others, it is Jiang Boyue's angry attack on Cai Xukun - Jiang Wei's chicken attack (dimensionality reduction attack)
!
Inside the studio.
Groups of performances were being performed, teams were rushing, and the leaders were sometimes laughing and sometimes discussing seriously. When the athletes appeared, one sentence caused disagreements.
This year's Olympic Committee, China sent 225 athletes to participate in 16 major events.
Chinese Taipei also sent 67 athletes to participate in the competition. This was the first time the two sides of the Taiwan Strait met at the Olympic Games. So I wanted to show off, say a few words, and express that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family.
"Xiao Chen, I still think it's inappropriate. Letting athletes stand on the Spring Festival Gala stage and say such things may have the opposite effect. It's better to delete it."
"Yes, "Clouds of My Hometown" has already expressed enough."
"Then delete it!"
"No other comments."
Zhu Muzhi stood up and, like last year, held Chen Qi's hand and encouraged him: "You have already had a successful experience. Although the big leaders took the initiative to show concern this year and will definitely watch it tomorrow night, you should remain normal and follow the rehearsal standards."
Just give it your best."
"Are you making me feel stressed or not?"
"You have motivation only when you are under pressure. It's okay for you kid."
Later, Wu Lengxi came over to shake hands uncharacteristically. He was lukewarm towards Chen Qi before, but now he was very enthusiastic: "Xiao Chen, I have absolute confidence in you and look forward to you bringing a wonderful event to the people of the country.
Party!”
"Thank you for your encouragement, I will try my best!"
"Come on, if you have any difficulties, you must talk about it."
"well!"
Chen Qi was a little confused and glanced at Wu Lengxi's back. What do you mean? You suddenly showed kindness to me?
Chapter completed!