Chapter 1879 1881 [Son of the Chosen]

  After the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, Xiang Nan stayed in Los Angeles for three days and spent a good time with Cong Shan.

   In addition to being a housewife at home, she is also studying art at university. On the one hand to increase knowledge, on the other hand to pass the time.

   After all, she lived alone in such a big house, so it was too leisurely and boring. If you don't find something to do and just slack off every day, that person will soon be useless.

  So Xiang Nan suggested that she enroll in the university.

   "Ning Wei, let's raise a child." Cong Shan said to Xiang Nan.

  She and Xiang Nan were not married before, so it is not easy to raise children. But now that they've been married for a year, it's time to think about their children.

  Besides, the multiple children in the family are more lively, so she won't be alone at home. To be honest, at night, living alone in such an empty house, I still feel very scared.

   "Okay." Xiang Nan agreed, "After filming this movie, I'll take a good rest for a while to recharge my spirits."

   Cong Shan nodded.

  …

  Because the time in Hollywood was too short, Xiang Nan didn't have time to ask Winona for coffee, so we can only talk about it next time.

   Afterwards, Xiang Nan and Halle Berry returned to Mexico City to continue the filming of "Cosmic Dragon".

  In February, "The Love Is Unfinished" starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Demi Moore was officially released. The movie caused a great sensation as soon as it was released, and was hailed as the most touching movie on Valentine's Day.

  Especially the scene where the male and female protagonists knead clay sculptures together is highly praised by movie fans and regarded as the most classic scene of love movies.

  Because word of mouth is so good, it spread from word to mouth, which made the box office of "Human Love Unbroken" a hit.

   This move also made Demi Moore one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood. Although Brad Pitt played a villain, he still gained popularity with this film, which is also extremely beneficial to his future development.

  …

  In February, "Lie, Video" directed by Stephen Soderbergh was exhibited at the Berlin Film Festival. After the exhibition, it gained a very good reputation.

  Although this film is Soderbergh's debut, the filming is not jerky at all. On the contrary, Soderbergh's control of the film is very good.

  Ninety minutes long, there is almost no dull and boring time, the plot is compact, smooth and natural. Many film critics commented that this is a rare surprise this year, and even praised Soderbergh as the most surprising newcomer.

  In the end, "Lies, Videos" won the Golden Bear Award in one fell swoop. With his debut novel winning such a high award, Soderbergh's future can be expected.

  The copyright of this movie has also been favored by many filmmakers. In the end, the transaction volume of the Berlin Film Festival has already reached tens of millions of dollars.

   And its cost is only 1.2 million US dollars, so it can earn several times the profit. This also allowed Soderbergh to win the recognition of capital.

  Because capital does not recognize awards, only income. If Soderbergh can bring them benefits, he will naturally be favored by capital. Otherwise, if a film wins a hundred awards, and even the capital cannot be recovered in the end, the capital will not recognize it.

  …

   Xinshou voted for a movie and actually won the Golden Bear Award. Xiang Nan also admired his luck.

   Halle Berry was even more envious.

  In this month, Xiang Nan has gained both fame and fortune.

   "Human Love" was a big hit at the box office, and "Lies, Videos" won the Golden Bear Award. All the good things really happened to him.

   "Could it be that he's really the Chosen One?" Halle Berry couldn't help thinking, and became more determined to hug Xiang Nan's thick waist.

   Entering March, "Cosmic Dragon" is officially finished.

  Xiang Nan and the crew can finally return to the United States.

  To be honest, the city of Mexico is beautiful, prosperous and lively, but it is also very backward.

  The simplest example is that infrastructure such as water, electricity and transportation are not well done. For example, the water coming out of the water pipes contains too many germs to drink directly.

  Many people in the production crew got upset because of the unclean water quality, and even once affected the production crew to start work. But Xiang Nan and Xu Ke are fine. It's not because they have better physiques, but because they are used to boiling water for drinking.

  Boiling water eliminates 80% to 90% of bacteria, thus greatly reducing toxicity. Americans, on the other hand, are used to drinking unboiled water, so they are naturally caught.

  So later, the crew either switched to drinking mineral water, or drank hot water like Xiang Nan and Xu Ke. As a result, the incidence rate has dropped a lot.

  …

  At the end of March, the Academy Awards will be held.

  Xiang Nan happily attended the meeting again, and many of his films were shortlisted for Oscars.

  For example, "When Harry Met Sally" was shortlisted for the Best Actress Award, "Speed" was shortlisted for the Best Editing Award, and "Flying Childhood" was shortlisted for the Best Supporting Actor Award.

  Especially "Dead Poets Society" is full of firepower, nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, and it is also the film with the highest call for awards this year.

   It is worth mentioning that "Raise the Red Lantern", which was a big hit at the Venice Film Festival last year and won the award for the film about eating and drinking, was also shortlisted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film this time.

   This is also the first time a domestic film has been shortlisted for this award, so Zhang Yimou flew from the mainland to the United States to participate in this award ceremony.

  Xiang Nan and Cong Shan naturally treated him warmly.

   "Director Zhang, congratulations. Nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, you have made history again." Xiang Nan laughed.

   "Mr. Ning, you are too polite, it's all about your script writing." Zhang Yimou laughed.

   "It's you who directed it well. Otherwise, no matter how good the script is, it's useless." Xiang Nan also praised.

   "Okay, you two, don't give way." Cong Shan smiled, "In my opinion, you are all good."

  Xiang Nan and Zhang Yimou both laughed when they heard this.

  …

   March 29th, the day of the Oscars.

  Xiang Nan walked across the red carpet holding Cong Shan's hand.

  Although she has walked the red carpets of the Berlin Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival and Venice Film Festival before, Cong Shan is still a little nervous when she walks on the Oscar red carpet.

  Compared to the three major European film festivals, Oscar's influence, popularity, and gold content in the industry are much higher. It can be called an annual event for filmmakers all over the world, and it is also a carnival for movie fans.

  In North America alone, there are tens of millions of viewers watching. Naturally, we can't play games.

   "Ning Wei, is the zipper on the back of my dress not closed? Help me check." Before leaving the red carpet, she said nervously.

   "Don't worry, everything is tied properly." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "Don't be nervous, you are still the most beautiful in my eyes even if you wear a sack."

  Hearing what he said, Cong Shan was naturally happy.

  (end of this chapter)