Author: Glowing Wind

Paris France.

Ernest Dick is a member of the organizing committee of the Paris Film Festival. He is in his forties and has a certain reputation in the French director circle. He has two works that are very influential around the world.

After washing, my wife has prepared breakfast.

There are bread, jam, milk and coffee on the dining table.

Ernest Dick sat down, took the bread, spread some jam on it, and ate it.

Different from domestic breakfast habits, French breakfast is also called "little lunch" and its main focus is simple. French breakfast is almost bread and pastries, with various jams spread on the monotonous bread.

Ernest Dick picked up the brewed coffee and paired it with the bread. The milk on the side was not for drinking, but for dipping with bread crumbs or croissants.

The French's favorite drink on the breakfast table is coffee, especially concentrated instant black coffee. Because instant black coffee is very convenient, it only requires a cup of hot water, and coffee has a refreshing function, so it has become a must-have breakfast for the French.

Prepared drinks.

After breakfast, Ernest Dick arranged his hair. Since he was not worried about baldness, he styled his hair into a slicked back and put on a neat suit.

Standing in front of the mirror, Ernest Dick smoothed the wrinkles on his clothes to make his appearance the most perfect, because he had an important event to participate in.

Ernest Dick drove the car to a hotel and was led by the waiter to a large conference room.

I saw people who had arrived at the conference room dressed as grandly as he was, because today they were discussing the nomination list of films selected for the Paris Film Festival.

Those who can be selected as members of the organizing committee are relatively prestigious in the industry, which can make the selection results more convincing and reduce online disputes.

As soon as Ernest Dick walked in, several people came up to say hello.

"haven't seen you for a long time!"

"Long time no see!" Ernest Dick asked: "How is the filming of your new movie going?"

This is a young man who looks to be in his thirties and is a relatively well-known actor in France.

The two have collaborated several times, and one of Ernest Dick's two internationally famous films starred the actor.

"The shooting is now in the post-production stage, and it is estimated that it will be completed in another three months."

"I'm really looking forward to your performance in the movie."

The actor said with a smile: "You haven't made a movie in five years. When are you going to make a new movie? I'm still waiting for your invitation."

As an actor, no matter what the occasion, as long as there is an opportunity to meet a big director, he will recommend himself, and maybe he will be successfully invited.

Ernest Dick waved his hand and said: "I don't have any plans in the near future. Let's see about it later."

He wants to spend more time with his family at home, but he doesn't have many plans for movies yet.

When such a circle of people gathered together, they mainly discussed film and television content. Ernest Dick chatted with a few people for a while, glanced at the time on his watch, and thought it was almost done.

At this time, the conference room suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes focused on the door.

The chief director of the Paris Film Festival came to the conference room, accompanied by Pansy Curtis, who was being groomed as the next director.

For a time, everyone in the conference room went to say hello.

The person in charge nodded and waved in response to the person greeting him.

The person in charge of the Paris Film Festival is Hicks Walter. He is over seventy years old and has white hair. He is the most prestigious person in the French entertainment circle. Everyone in the conference room can be said to be watching.

I grew up watching his movies.

Organizing a film festival is extremely time-consuming. As he grew older, Hicks Walter felt that he was somewhat incapable of doing what he wanted, so he came up with the idea of ​​​​training a new person in charge.

"Everyone, please take a seat." Hicks Walter took the main seat, and the others sat on both sides of the long table.

The long table is covered with white gauze curtains, and bouquets of flowers are placed at regular intervals.

"Since the Paris Film Festival announced the theme of inspirational films, many good works have emerged, inspiring the audience. This is what a film and television work should do, and it is the goal of our film festival.

Purpose. Taking inspiration as the theme this time is a very successful case. It can be held more in the future. There is no need to follow the rules."

Hicks Walter said a lot, and ended his speech with a burst of applause. Finally, he said: "Let Pansy Curtis introduce to you the rules of this ballot."

Pansy Curtis stood up and said: "Because of the changes in this film festival, there have been some changes in the rules. Everyone can choose the three movies you think are the best from the inspirational movies, and the votes will be tallied at the end.

Select ten films to be nominated for this Paris Film Festival."

The staff has distributed paper and pens to everyone in the conference room.

"I hope you will be responsible when choosing movies. They all have to participate in the final competition. Okay, I won't say more, let's get started now."

After he finished speaking, Ernest Dick picked up the pen and wrote the names of the movies directly on the paper. The first one on the list was "Forrest Gump".

During this period, whenever an inspirational movie is released, he will rush to the cinema immediately. All inspirational movies have been rated in his mind. The one that impressed him the most is the Chinese movie "Forrest Gump". Watch

More than once.

Ernest Dick still remembers that when he saw this movie for the first time, he didn't have much expectations for "Forrest Gump" in his heart, mainly because it was made by a Chinese director.

But in order not to miss every inspirational movie, I finally chose to go to the cinema.

I was immediately shocked. The story design in the play was very exciting, and my whole viewing state changed from not taking it seriously at the beginning to being completely immersed in the movie later on.

If he could only choose one movie, he would choose "Forrest Gump" without hesitation.

After Ernest Dick finished writing, he handed the note in his hand to the staff and waited for the result.

Some write as fast as he does, and of course there are others who write slower. They touch their foreheads and think about which movie is their favorite.

Judges are also human beings. They have their own favorite movies. No matter how good the box office is, as long as the movie does not meet the taste of the judges, it is normal that it will not win the award.

Therefore, Ernest Dick could not judge whether "Forrest Gump", which was currently popular in the film market, could be selected?

There are only three movie names, and people who have thought about it for a long time will have the answer within a few minutes.

The staff put all the votes in front of the person in charge, Hicks Walter. For the sake of fairness, they and Pansy Curtis started counting the votes directly in the conference room. There were only more than twenty people, so there was no time to waste.

Too much time.

While waiting for the results to be announced, everyone had expressions of anticipation on their faces. They hoped that the film they selected would be shortlisted for the film festival. This is a very meaningful thing. If they win the award in the future, it will also reflect on their own vision.

A recognition.

The conference room was very quiet. No one started chatting because there was nothing to do. Everyone's eyes fell on the two people who were counting the votes.

Since the Paris Film Festival took inspirational films as its theme, many films with this theme have appeared in the film market, and there are many excellent works, all of which are aimed at the film festival.

Not long after, Hicks Walter picked up the list and coughed lightly. The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became tense, as everyone was looking forward to the final result.

"The voting is out. Pansy Curtis, please tell everyone which ten films have been nominated for this Paris Film Festival."

Pansy Curtis still stood up, started to look at the list, and read: "The first one is "The Boy in the Storm", the second one is "Never Give Up", the third one is "Witness the Legend", the third one is "Witness the Legend",

The fifth of the four "Wanderings in the World" is "The Storm Comes"."

At this time, Ernest Dick felt like he could hear his own heartbeat. He especially hoped that "Forrest Gump" could be nominated. If he didn't even have a chance to be nominated, he wouldn't want to win.

There were also people in the conference room who clenched their fists excitedly. Such people knew at a glance that the movie they wrote had been shortlisted.

Ernest Dick swallowed nervously, because he had already reached the ninth place and still hadn't heard the name "Forrest Gump".

Pansy Curtis put down the paper in her hand, looked at everyone, and said: "The tenth "Forrest Gump"."

Ernest Dick took a deep breath, with a smile on his face, and his mood was like a roller coaster.

He felt there was still a glimmer of hope until he got the last spot because the movie left such a deep impression on him.

Winning a movie award does not have much impact on him, but he sincerely hopes that "Forrest Gump" can show off at the Paris Film Festival. Such an excellent film and television work cannot be buried.

Ernest Dick was also very lucky that "Forrest Gump" could be chosen by so many people.

"The above are the ten films nominated for this film festival." Hicks Walter took over and continued: "For me personally, whether it is a nominated film or a film that is not nominated, as long as it is on the air

If it resonates with the audience after it is released, it can be called a good work. As for which of the ten selected films will win the award, let us wait and see."

"Everyone is a member of the entertainment industry, and there are still many things to be busy with. Let's end today's meeting. I want to tell you one last thing before I leave. There is still some time before the film festival starts. The above-mentioned nominees

The ten films will be kept secret for the time being and shall not be announced to the public.”

Some people spoke in response, while others nodded in response.

In fact, keeping things confidential has been a common practice in the past.

But most of them will be revealed in advance.

Secrecy is bullshit.

This time it was still the same result.

Not long after the meeting ended, a user on Twitter suddenly revealed the ten films nominated for the Paris Film Festival, which aroused great popularity.

"Can't what this person said be true? Looking at the ten movies on the list, they are indeed quite good."

"If nothing else, these ten movies look pretty reliable."

"I knew that the jury group of the Paris Film Festival was meeting in the past few days, but I didn't expect that it would be to discuss this matter."

"'Forrest Gump' is my favorite among these ten movies, and it is also the highest-grossing movie. I don't know if it will win the award in the end."

"We can't tell what the judges are thinking. Before the results come out, anyone may win."
To be continued...