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After Matilda May gave an emotional speech like a speech, the guests came to the stage, and the "Technical Grand Prize" was first awarded. Yes, the name of the award is the Technical Grand Prize, which is one of the few Cannes Film Festivals. One of the technical awards.

This kind of fringe technical award has no result envelope and trophy, only a certificate. While waiting for the actress named Jane Birkin to announce the result, Simon couldn't help but mention some things in his heart.

If "Pulp Fiction" won such an award, the joke would be a little too big.This kind of technical award is actually equivalent to a consolation prize. Tell the creator in advance that nothing will happen to you next.

Fortunately.

Jane Birkin quickly announced the results, and Clint Eastwood's "Rookie Parker" was lucky to win the award, which was actually expected by many people.Watching the old cowboy come onto the stage with a forced smile, Simon applauded vigorously with everyone without hesitation.

After continuing to present several awards such as the Golden Camera and the best short film, after a song and dance performance, Matilda May began to introduce the judges of the main competition unit to the stage, and many people in the hall also raised their spirits, because the next will be The most important main competition unit six awards.

The judges sat on the stage, and the best actress was announced first. This time, the best actress award was the rare "three yolk eggs". Leading actresses shared the honor.

The best actor award goes to the black star Forest Whitaker in "Rookie Parker". Simon remembers that the other party is still one of the few black Oscar winners for best actor.It's just that Forest Whitaker's presence in Hollywood has never been strong. Although his acting skills are very good, he can only play some inconspicuous supporting roles in most cases.

The organizers of Cannes obviously did not have the idea of ​​arranging and combining the awards to control the rhythm. After awarding the best actor and actress, the best director came immediately.After the Argentine director Fernando Solanas won this award with "The South", there are only three key awards left in this ceremony: the Palme d'Or, the Jury Prize and the Jury Prize.

Among the five retained works in the main competition unit, "Rookie Parker" and "The South" have both been PASSed, and the last three awards are destined to only go to "Pulp Fiction", "Murder Short Film" and "The Quarantined World" Three movies.

The guest of honor for the jury award is the well-known French director Louis Malle.

Watching the old man on the stage introduce the award slowly, Simon felt a small hand stretched out and pressed on the back of his hand, so he grabbed the woman's small hand and shook it, and asked Janet next to him in a low voice: "Isn't it?" This one?"

Janet blinked suspiciously, then shook her head: "I really don't know, Natasha didn't tell me."

In terms of seniority among the three films, Kieslowski and Chris Menges have been famous for a long time, "Murder Shorts" and "Isolated World" are also good enough, "Pulp Fiction" fell to the last jury Award, totally reasonable.

On the stage, Louis Malle finally opened the envelope, glanced down, and read out the result under the expectant eyes of everyone: "The winner of the Jury Prize is "Murder Short Film", congratulations!"

wow wow wow-

Amidst the applause from the audience, Simon clearly felt that many eyes around him were looking at him.

From the very beginning, Kieslowski's "Murder Short Film" has always been the most popular work of this Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or. Competition Unit FIPRESCI Award.

just now.

Cannes awarded the Jury Award, the last of the three major awards, to "Short Film of Killing", and Kieslowski obviously missed the final Palme d'Or.

As for "A World of Segregation", this film about South Africa's apartheid struggle has been able to make it to the present, and it is more of an aura of absolute political correctness in the subject matter.

Although the director of the film, Chris Menges, is a two-time Oscar winner for Best Cinematography, "Segregated World" is only his first directed film. Except for the concept, this film is completely incompatible with "Pulp Fiction". compared to.

however.

Compared to Berlin and Venice, the Cannes Film Festival is precisely the least focused on conception.

After Kieslowski delivered his acceptance speech, the French Cesar Award actress Sandrina Bernaire stepped onto the stage to present the jury award. When everyone in the Rubière Hall heard the name of "The World of Quarantine" , there is no suspense in the ending.

Chris Menges was still on the stage, and from the corner of Simon's eyes, he had already noticed some figures around the hall quietly leaving their seats and walking out in a hurry.

Beside Simon, Janet's face became flushed, and the faces of several other people were also obviously happy.After all, being able to leave their mark on a Palme d'Or film at the Cannes Film Festival will definitely help their future careers a lot.

Even John Travolta, the first-line actor who quickly rose to fame with "Grease", can finally get rid of his embarrassing position as a youth film actor after ten years of fame. The title of 'King of the Dance' is no longer appropriate for an actor who is already 34 years old and approaching middle age.

The last moment came.

This time the award was presented by Ito Scola and Natasha Kinski, presidents of the jury.

The double yolk egg incident that made Simon a little worried did not happen. After the two guests exchanged a few words, Ito Scola opened the envelope, and Natasha Kinski read out the unsuspecting result: "Get The Palme d'Or goes to Pulp Fiction."

Even though this outcome had been expected, there was a very brief but noticeable lull in the scene.

then.

There was warm applause.

In the previous life, I could only be an obscure bystander, watching the glory of others and the cheers of others.At this time, feeling the applause around him, even with the state of mind of being a human being in two lifetimes, and having too many people's experiences in his mind, Simon couldn't help but feel some excitement overflowing from his body.

After standing up and hugging Janet tightly for a moment, and then hugging and shaking hands with Travolta and others and several main creators of "The Gathering", Simon walked quickly onto the stage amidst the unceasing applause in the hall.

He reached out and shook hands with Ito Scola, and thanked him softly. Seeing Natasha Kinski next to him approaching him with open arms, Simon hugged the woman cooperatively.

but.

However, Natasha Kinski took advantage of the occasion of the close-to-face gift to lean into Simon's ear and said directly: "Lend me the house."

Simon was also very straightforward, and smiled and replied in a low voice: "No borrowing."

Natasha Kinski hugged Simon a little tighter, then switched to the other side and continued to face to face: "Do you want to see me self-destruct now?"

Simon actually wanted to see it, but considering the consequences of this woman's madness, he decisively surrendered, nodded and said: "Borrow."

Natasha Kinski let go of Simon with a contented snort.The small movements between the two did not arouse the suspicion of others. Even if they noticed, they basically thought that Natasha Kinski was congratulating Simon.

After being pestered by Natasha Kinski for a while, Simon came to the microphone, pondered for a moment, and began to give an impromptu acceptance speech.

Chapter 171 Housekeeper (Revised)

When the news that "Pulp Fiction" won the Palme d'Or spread, the entire small town of Cannes was boiling, and media reporters scattered all over the city flocked to the Palace of Film.

Due to the time difference, it was still daytime on the east and west coasts of North America. When the news came back, it caused a commotion again. Many evening newspapers temporarily changed their pages to push the news of "Pulp Fiction"'s award-winning headlines.

After the ceremony ended, the judges rushed to attend the closing ceremony press conference, and as usual had to spend a lot of time explaining the reasons for the award results.Simon and other winners were also arranged to be interviewed by reporters in another press conference hall.

After taking pictures with the box containing the Palme d'Or, everyone sat down on the stage and began to ask questions. All the reporters in the hall immediately raised their hands.

The host chose a tall black-haired reporter, who asked directly without answering the microphone: "Simon, I am Mark Winster, a reporter from The Hollywood Reporter. As the youngest gold medalist in the history of the Cannes Film Festival, Palm winner, how do you feel now?"

With a smile on his face, Simon said: "I'm very excited and honored. This is the most memorable moment in my life."

After the warm-up question, Mark Winster continued: "I heard that you are preparing for "Batman", Simon, and you will also produce such distinctive reactions as "Run Lola Run" and "Pulp Fiction" in the future. Genre movie?"

Simon nodded without hesitation: "Of course, I still have a lot of very interesting ideas in my mind. It would be a pity if I couldn't put them on the big screen. However, I believe that the planned "Batman" will also be a big hit." A very good movie, as good as "Run Lola Run" and "Pulp Fiction."

Another reporter asked: "Simon, I'm Peter Richardson from "Screen". You just said that you have many other ideas. Can you name one?"

"That's not acceptable," Simon refused with a smile, and said, "I tell everyone in advance that there will be no novelties in the future."

Amidst the chuckles of the crowd, another reporter was targeted. The other reporter took the microphone and looked at the stage and said, "Simon, I am Arthur Brady, a reporter from the British "Guardian". "'s exploration of the meaning of life and "A Segregated World"'s focus on racial issues, do you think "Pulp Fiction" is really worth the Palme d'Or for a film full of foul language, violence and drugs?"

The Palme d'Or results at the Cannes Film Festival in most years are subject to all sorts of skepticism.

Simon knew very well that he could not escape this situation. He was not surprised at all when he heard the reporter's question from The Guardian, and he affirmed without hesitation: "I think my film deserves this award."

After saying this, Simon took the initiative to explain: "First of all, Arthur, you have to understand that the quality of a movie itself has nothing to do with its standpoint, and the criteria for judging it should include its quality as a movie in terms of script, photography, etc. , Lighting, editing and other aspects. I don’t deny the profound conception of "Murder Short Film" and "Isolated World", but in terms of the overall quality of a film itself, I am confident that "Pulp Fiction" is better than them."

Arthur Brady pressed: "In your opinion, Simon, should film festivals get rid of the idea of ​​a film altogether and judge a film entirely neutrally?"

Simon shook his head and said: "This is just an extreme argument of your own imagination. Movies are actually a kind of ideological carrier. Filmmakers use it to express what they want to express, and audiences can also freely choose what they want to see. As a promotion An important bridge of communication between the two, the film festival should be inclusive. Without touching the bottom line, it needs to allow films of various types, themes, and ideas to enter its platform and affirm them accordingly. As for " Pulp Fiction, I'm not trying to promote blood and violence, this movie is essentially a grotesque and absurd black comedy."

Following Simon's words, the reporters in the audience showed expressions of thought.

Seeing this situation, the host stopped giving the "Guardian" reporter any chance to find fault, and quickly chose the next questioner.

After all, there are only a few media that can enter the movie palace for interviews. After the brief press conference ended, Simon and his party were surrounded by reporters swarming up just after they left the movie palace.In the dense flashing lights, media reporters with various accents and accents raised questions one after another.

This will be followed by an official gala dinner.

Simon didn't bother to deal with the reporters around him any more, he squeezed through the crowd with Janet beside him, got into the car on the side of the road and left quickly.

It was already late at night after the celebration dinner, and the next day, more media reactions about "Pulp Fiction" winning the Palme d'Or spread further. Simon, who won the Palme d'Or at the age of 20, may have a hard time in the future. The youngest winner who broke the record again, the discussions and controversies aroused can be imagined.

History always belongs to the victors.

Just like the 1999 Oscar in the original time and space, "Shakespeare in Love", which won the best picture, best director and other awards, carried too much controversy, but it was the one that was remembered after all. The other four nominated films , except for Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan", it is difficult to impress the audience too much.

As for the award for "Pulp Fiction", Simon can be sure of two things. The quality of the film itself is enough to qualify for this award, and there will be no scandals such as buying awards and bribery behind the scenes. Then, the Palme d'Or in his hand There is no doubt about it.

that's enough.

Because of various trivial matters, they continued to stay in Cannes for a day. In the early morning of May 5, when everyone was packing their luggage and preparing to leave, a business car drove into the mansion and stopped at the entrance of the villa.Natasha Kinski, still looking careless, got out of the car lazily, and the driver unloaded three oversized suitcases from the car and drove away.

As a judge of the main competition unit, the film festival originally arranged a hotel for Natasha Kinski.

Now, this treatment is obviously over, which is actually the reason why the woman forcibly borrowed a house from Simon on the stage of the awards ceremony.

Simon and Janet came out to greet her. Seeing Janet, Natasha Kinski cheered up a little and hugged the woman, then glanced at Simon, and then glanced at her several large suitcases.

Unmoved, Simon pretended not to understand the woman's hints.

Janet smiled and took Natasha Kinski's arm and walked into the villa, saying, "Let's go, I'll ask Neil to move it for you later, and you can live in our master bedroom."

Simon followed the two women and entered the living room. Jennifer and the former real estate agent Sophia Fish also came to greet Natasha Kinski.Simon and Janet leave Cannes, and the house still needs to be entrusted to Sophia Fishy.

When Natasha Kinski heard Sofia Fish's self-introduction, she said bluntly, "Ms. Fish, can you please find a housekeeper for me? There are also cooks, maids and drivers."

Sofia Feixi didn't understand, but just nodded and said: "Of course, no problem, Ms. Kinski, I will send some shortlists over tomorrow, and you can interview them in person. Do you have any other needs?"

"Not for the time being," Natasha Kinski shook her head, motioned to Simon calmly, and added, "By the way, the bill is on Westeros."

Sophia Feixi was stunned for a moment, subconsciously glanced at Janet, and then at Simon.

Feeling the ambiguous eyes of Sophia Feixi, Simon leaned on the sofa with some self-abandonment, and said, "They must all be women."

Sofia Fish pursed her lips and smiled, "No problem."

Janet and Jennifer also smiled and continued to pack their things, and Natasha Kinski followed.

Simon had just picked up a copy of today's newspaper and noticed that Sofia Fish was still standing there, so he couldn't help but glanced at her.This feminine real estate agent in her 30s is wearing a white blouse and black tube skirt today, with short high heels on her feet, looking very eye-catching.

Noticing that Simon was looking at herself, Sophia Feixi stood still, and said after a while: "Mr. Westeros, is there any question?"

Simon put down the newspaper and asked directly, "Sophia, how much money have you made in the past three years?"

Sofia Feisi thought for a while and said, "It's about 120 million francs before tax."

"Are you married?"

Sophia Feixi didn't twitch, and said: "We got married and divorced again. I have a pair of children, and I have the right to custody."

"Then, are you willing to come and work for me? I'll pay you 120 million francs a year." Simon simply put down the newspaper, looked at the woman and said, "As for the date of employment, it will be until your next marriage."

Sofia Fish looked at Simon and said, "What do you want me to do?"

"The housekeeper," Simon said, "is mainly responsible for helping me manage the real estate in Europe."

Sophia Feixi said: "Mr. Westeros, you don't seem to have much real estate in Europe."

"So, another task of yours is to continue to help me buy real estate until the properties belonging to Westeros are all over all the big cities in Europe."

Sofia Feixi's eyes flashed with surprise, and said: "It will cost a lot of money."

Simon said: "Making money is my business."

Sofia Fish thought for a while, and said, "In this case, Mr. Westeros, 120 million francs a year is not enough,"

Simon shrugged and said, "If you want more, you need to prove it to me first."

Sofia Fish didn't hesitate too much, and said, "What should I do next?"

"Draw up an employment contract for me yourself," Simon took out his checkbook, quickly signed a check and handed it to Sofia Feisi, saying, "This is your salary for the first year. As for how much it will be next year, see Your performance. You know what I want. You give your loyalty and I'll give you everything you want, you lie to me and I'll give you nothing."

Sophia Fish took the check and carefully kept it, saying, "You will not be disappointed, Mr. Westeros."

Simon nodded, motioned upstairs, and said, "There's no need for the housekeeper. You will be the housekeeper from now on. Help me take care of this place and that woman."

Sophia Fish nodded and said, "I understand."

Simon leaned back on the sofa, picked up the newspaper, noticed that the woman still hadn't left, and asked, "Are there any questions?"

"Mr. Westeros, you just said." Sofia Feixi hesitated for a moment before saying, "The employment period is until my next marriage."

Simon shrugged and said, "Yes, obviously, this is a man's possessiveness."

"Oh, Mr. Westeros, you are so straightforward."

"so?"

"I'm a normal woman, Mr. Westeros, and I already have a good date, he is..."

"Cohabitation also counts."

"Ok?"

"I mean, you plan to live with him for a long time, and you're married. Then you'll lose your job."

Sophia Feixi pursed her lips and said, "You are such a bossy boss."

Simon said: "Obviously, an annual salary of 120 million francs is not so easy to get, and you can lie to me."

"What if it is discovered?"

"I just said that I might spend 1200 million francs to let you know that you shouldn't lie to me." Simon looked up again, glanced at the woman and said, "So, do you still want this job?"