Chapter 1979 1981 [Best Foreign Language Film Award]

  Xiang Nan also remembered the beauty of Naomi Watts after seeing the movie "Mulholland Drive".

  She once played the role of Annie, a beautiful woman who captivates King Kong by turning all living beings upside down in "King Kong" released in 2005. Of course, not only King Kong was fascinated, but also Xiang Nan.

  Xiang Nan hopes that she can star in "Mission: Impossible 3" with him, playing Ethan Hunt's fiancée Julia. He believes that with Naomi's appearance and acting skills, she can definitely support this role.

   After Naomi Watts received Xiang Nan's invitation, she was naturally very excited.

   In good conscience, the box office of the movie "Mulholland Drive" has already collapsed. The investment of 15 million US dollars was exchanged for 20 million US dollars at the box office, causing the company to lose at least 9 million US dollars.

   Such a failed work, it would be great if she didn't show badness, she didn't even dare to hope that she could make a comeback. But she didn't expect that because of this movie, she actually received Xiang Nan's cooperation invitation, and she would also play his fiancée, the most important heroine in the movie.

  After hearing the news, Naomi Watts couldn't believe her ears.

   "If you are going to be popular, you will definitely be popular. Charles, this is simply luck~" her manager hugged her and shouted excitedly.

  Naomi was naturally even more excited. When she walked on the red carpet, her excitement was still not calmed down.

   "Charles, thank you." She excitedly said to Xiang Nan.

"You have thanked me countless times." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "you don't have to. I invited you because you are suitable for this role. So if you want to thank me, thank yourself. If you really want to thank me, then Work hard and don't disappoint me."

   "Don't worry, I will work hard." Naomi said firmly.

   This is her best chance, if she can't seize it, then there will be no place for her in Hollywood.

  …

  Subsequently, the awards ceremony was officially held.

  Xiang Nan didn't pay much attention to the awards.

  Because he announced his permanent withdrawal from the best screenplay selection, although "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was qualified enough to enter the selection of the best adapted screenplay, he was not shortlisted in the end.

   Therefore, there is only one award for best foreign language film that he may win.

  So, he didn't pay attention to the awards ceremony, but chatted with Naomi Watts, Zhang Ziyi, Li An and others beside him.

   "Director Li, have you thought about what to shoot for your next work?" Xiang Nan asked with a smile.

   "I don't have a clue yet." Li An waved his hand and smiled.

  After "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" became a hit at the box office, Li An received many invitations, including both commercial films and literary films, with a variety of themes, which made Li An dazzled.

   And the pay is also very impressive. It can be said that as long as he agrees to direct, he can make a lot of money in a short time.

  However, in the face of temptation, Li An was still able to hold back. He knew that his status was hard-won. If he made random movies, he would probably be abandoned by Hollywood after making two or three bad movies, losing both box office and word-of-mouth.

  This kind of case is not uncommon in Hollywood.

  He must control his greed, maintain his original intention, and continue to make good movies, so that he can maintain his status.

  Just like Xiang Nan, with his popularity and status, it doesn't matter if he makes a few more bad movies. However, he still does not relax his requirements. He strives to produce new works and ensure the quality of each work, which is why he has been popular since the 1980s.

  So he is very picky about the next movie, if there is no good script, he would rather not make it.

   "I have an idea, you can consider it." Xiang Nan smiled, and then told him the story of Frank Abagnale.

Frank Abagnale is a well-known fraud master in the United States. He has been a fraudster since he was sixteen years old. He has pretended to be a teacher, doctor, lawyer, pilot, etc., and defrauded millions of dollars by forging checks. The country's most wanted criminals.

  Although he could not escape the French Open in the end, his legendary experience is still interesting to talk about.

  Especially after he was released from prison, he not only turned a mouse into a cat, cooperated with the police to arrest fraudsters, but also participated in the design of anti-counterfeiting checks, and collected millions of dollars in patent fees every year.

  It is even more enviable to jump from a prisoner to a winner in life. So in America, he's kind of a legend.

   "I think his experience is very suitable for making a movie, what do you think?" Xiang Nan asked with a smile.

   Li An nodded after listening.

  Frank Abagnale's experience is indeed legendary. But if it's just about his tricks, it's just an old trick movie, and it won't be surprising.

  But if you dig deep into the mental journey behind his fraud, it will be different. Why a talented and talented young man embarked on a dangerous criminal path is naturally a matter worth pondering.

   "Mr. Ning, I think so too." He smiled and said to Xiang Nan.

   "Then it's settled, I'll give you the script later." Xiang Nan smiled and said.

  …

  Not long after the two finished their conversation, it was time to present the best foreign language film award.

  The guest of honor was the Spanish beauty Penelope Cruz, who also won the Best Foreign Language Film Award for the movie "All About My Mother" she starred in last year.

   "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won the best foreign language film award, congratulations to Charles~" Penelope Cruz announced loudly.

   Immediately amid thunderous applause, Xiang Nan stood up gracefully, and after hugging Naomi Watts and Zhang Ziyi beside him, he took Li An to the podium together.

Xiang Nan took the trophy from Penelope, and then handed it to Li An, "Thank you all the judges, all fans for your support of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and thanks to all the cast and crew in front of and behind the scenes. Thanks to Director Li An by my side, without him there would be no such a good movie, thank you~”

   After speaking, he stepped aside and gave the stage to Li An.

"Mr. Ning's words make me very afraid. The reason why "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can win everyone's favor depends on Mr. Ning's script and the hard work of all the cast and crew in front of and behind the stage. I am very honored to be able to share with you This kind of teamwork." Li An also said emotionally, "I also hope that through this movie, everyone can learn more about oriental culture, and hope to become a messenger of cultural communication between the two places, thank you~"

   After delivering their acceptance speeches, the two returned to the audience with the trophy.

   "Director Li, you can take this trophy home." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "I already have several in my house."

   "Mr. Ning, thank you very much." Li An said happily after hearing this.

  He has been nominated for several Academy Awards before, but this time he really won the award. For him, it is really precious and commemorative.

  It's really great that Xiang Nan can give it to him and let him take it home.

  (end of this chapter)