On July 28th, the 13th FIRST Youth Film Festival came to an end in Xining. Xie Fei, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Diao Yinan, Qin Hao, Chen Zheyi, Zhang Jialu, Zeng Guoxiang, Song Jia, Wan Ma Caidan, Zhang Songwen, Hu Ge, Zhu Yawen, Wang Chuanjun, Haiqing, Liang Jing, Zhou Dongyu, Yao Chen, Li Zhiting, Chen Bailin, Zheng Renshuo, Guo Qilin and other well-known filmmakers all attended the meeting.
The jury, represented by Diao Yinan, announced 10 important awards that night after a tense and exciting debate. Among them, "Spring River Plumbing" has won two awards for best director and best feature film, becoming the biggest winner. The Grand Jury Prize was won by "Mu Ling, YiMing, Wei Ming", the best actor was won by Liu Deji, who starred in "Leaving Autumn", "Sherlock on the Plain" won the Best Film Text Award, "Mosaic Girl" won the Best Art Exploration Award, "Fish Paradise" won a Position Award, and the first annual face award was won by Lou Ye.
Hu Ge threw away the hand card and improvised the opening, shouting at the young director: "I am cheap and easy to use"
At the closing ceremony of the FIRST Youth Film Festival every year, the most interesting moment is often not the award ceremony, but the improvisation of the major filmmakers on stage. This year, Hu Ge, Zhu Yawen and Wang Chuanjun were invited to the award ceremony by the film festival in the name of "No. 1 person" and performed 3 solos with different styles.
At the scene, Hu Ge appeared first and decided to throw away the hand card and improvise. Seeing that many young directors were seated in the audience, Hu Ge laughed and said that in order to look young, he shaved his beard. Speaking of the significance of the FIRST Youth Film Festival, Hu Ge believes that the film festival is sending fresh blood to the film circle every year, and some directors have become mainstream directors, "It is good that Chinese films have you, you are the future of Chinese films." ”
Hu Ge recalled on the spot that when he participated in the Cannes Film Festival with the crew of "The Party at the South Station", laughingly said that the Cannes Film Festival was not much different from the FIRST Youth Film Festival, "From the organizing committee to the volunteers, everyone's ability is similar to that of the French, and Cannes has more seas than us." ”
However, the FIRST Youth Film Festival, which has always been known for its "wildness", still made Hu Ge feel a little different, for example, "I heard that FIRST specially cut the door, all the media paid for their own wine, and the meal was also self-funded, which is how strong self-confidence it is." But it is also a good thing to have no money, free from the shackles of capital, we can freely create breaths. Speaking of emotions, Hu Ge did not forget to shout to the young director on the stage: "I am cheap and easy to use." ”
Haiqing Yao Chenliang Jing Song Jia "sprinkled wild" on the spot, speaking out for the professional plight of mesozoic actresses
At the closing ceremony, after Haiqing finished presenting the award, he stopped Zhou Dongyu and temporarily called Yao Chen, Liang Jing, song Jia to the stage, and even remotely called out to Ma Yili, who had just announced his divorce. Just to tell the plight of middle-aged actresses, I call on directors and producers to give more opportunities to middle-aged actresses.
At the scene, Haiqing plucked up enough courage to say, "We are a group of actresses who work very hard and are keen on acting, we have always insisted in the industry, basically there is no big money, nor rely on parents, we have been relying on our own efforts, step by step from small to large." And like you, we love movies. But to tell the truth, most of us are passive, and the limitations of the market and the subject matter often keep us away from some excellent works, and even isolate us from the beginning of creativity. ”
Yao Chen also said: "I really don't want to be a producer, I don't want to be a producer, I just want to be a quiet actress, please give the directors a chance!" Thank you! Liang Jing added: "After I transformed into a producer, I was actually very torn, the whole person was almost nervous, I was giving myself a curve to save the country." Because then you can have the opportunity to find a good role for yourself. Therefore, actresses reach a certain age and need the support of young directors! ”
That night, the speeches of several actresses also quickly gained widespread attention on the Internet. Many netizens have called for the industry to give actresses more opportunities to perform more better and more classic works.
Lou Ye won the honor of "Face of the Year" and embraced Tian Zhuangzhuang as the most moving moment of the night
THE FIRST YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL, THIS YEAR' NEW "FACE OF THE YEAR" HONOR, IS INTENDED TO REWARD FILMMAKERS WHO ARE KEEN-EYED, UNCOMPROMISING, AND INSIST ON THE SPIRIT OF FREE CREATIVITY.
When the award guests Tian Zhuangzhuang and Xie Fei read out the names of the winners "Lou Ye", the guests stood up and cheered. On the stage, Tian Zhuangzhuang also warmly embraced Lou Ye, and both of their faces were filled with indescribable joy, which became the most moving moment of the night.
Lou Ye then said, "Li Ziwei called me back and said there was an award. Actually, I'm not particularly aware of the award, only that they (FIRST) want to expand their work a little bit. From helping directors make their debuts, to helping them network with the industry and involving influential A-list actors, these are all very important for a youth film festival. So, I think this award is their new idea. I was a little surprised, and deserved it. ”
Diao Yinan explained the reason for the award for "Spring River Plumbing", "The aesthetic appeal is very clear"
During the film festival, several works with a relatively high degree of discussion were basically won at the award ceremony. "Sherlock on the Plains" won the Best Film Text Award, "Curtain, One Ming, Wei Ming" won the Grand Jury Prize, "Mosaic Girl" won the Best Art Exploration Award, and "Fish Paradise" won a Position Award.
The most interesting thing is that "Spring River Plumbing" has won two awards for best director and best feature film. Directed by Gu Xiaogang and starring Du Hongjun, Qian Youfa and Wang Fengjuan, the film tells the story of four brothers who take turns to take care of their mother who lost her mind after stroke in four seasons on the banks of the Fuchun River in Hangzhou, and in the process, the four families face the test of family affection and life. The film was selected as the closing film of the 58th Film Critics Week at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
For why the film can win two awards in a row, the chairman of the jury, Diao Yinan, also gave his own views, "The aesthetic appeal of the film is very clear, the degree of completion is very stable, the narrative is very complete, and in all the participating films, it is indeed thriving." So put two awards and give it at the same time. ”
Full list of winners:
Best Picture: "Spring River Plumbing" Gu Xiaogang
Grand Prize of the Jury: "Mu Ling, Yi Ming, Wei Ming" Huang Zi
Best Director: Gu Xiaogang, "Spring River Plumbing"
Best Actor: Liu Deji, "Leaving Autumn"
Best Artistic Exploration: Wang Weihua, "Mosaic Girl" (photography)
Best Film Text: "Sherlock on the Plains" Xu Lei
One position: "Fish Paradise" Chai Xiaoyu
Best Documentary: "Xanadu" Zhou Mingying
Best Short Film: "Three Feet" Qu Youjia
Best Experimental Short Film: "Song Sigong's Forbidden Soul Zhang" Ma Lanhua
MOO Pioneer Music Breakthrough Award: Yoshihiro Hanno, "Spring Tide"
Face of the Year: Lou Ye