Chapter 1022: Chapter 1022: Another One Comes
The entire awards ceremony lasted for three hours.
In the beginning, less significant technical awards were given out.
The Golden Lion Awards for Best Actor and Actress were scheduled at the end, second only to the Golden Lion for Best Film; it’s a globally watched award.
Except for Hollywood, which is indifferent, other countries and regions take pride in this award.
Halfway through, "Little Tower" received a Silver Lion Award for Best Editing.
This was a consolation prize.
It’s also the reason Ding Ruifan’s team was invited.
The Silver Lion Award doesn’t weigh nearly as much as the Golden Lion, and Best Editing is a trivial award in the film industry.
Such an award, taken back to the country to boast about, might be mocked by the media.
Everyone knows these are the small awards given just for being invited to attend.
Ding Ruifan was very nervous.
"Tangtang, we won’t only get this award, will we?" he whispered to Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang remembered "Little Tower" in her previous timeline won the Golden Lion for Best Cinematography and Best Actor.
Every time the movie succeeded in the previous timeline, it also achieved excellent results in this timeline; there’s no reason it won’t work now.
"I think you can win Best Actor," Sheng Tang said softly.
Ding Ruifan froze completely.
When Sheng Tang picked this script for him, she said maybe this film could win a major award at one of the three major European film festivals.
She didn’t specify what kind of award.
Ding Ruifan’s expectation for this film was to win a Golden Lion, any type would do.
As for Best Actor, it wasn’t even in his thoughts.
No actor from China has ever won Best Actor at an international film festival.
Especially one as prestigious as the Venice Film Festival.
"You must be joking," Ding Ruifan’s breath grew rapid again.
He was quite superstitious about Sheng Tang.
"I’m not joking, senior brother, I suddenly have this feeling," Sheng Tang continued.
She shouldn’t have said it out loud.
After all, the two timelines are different, and Ding Ruifan might not win Best Actor.
But Ding Ruifan was extraordinarily nervous.
Given that, she might as well let him retain a bit of hope; it makes the tension worthwhile.
Besides, here were only the two of them; even if Sheng Tang’s prediction was wrong, could Ding Ruifan tell everyone about it?
If Sheng Tang’s prediction was correct, Ding Ruifan would trust her even more.
She also needs more connections and support.
"A feeling?" Ding Ruifan gently pressed his chest, trying to slow his breathing, otherwise his heart might jump out through his throat.
Could he really become Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival?
If so, in the entire Chinese film industry, he would definitely be considered top-notch.
His films have reached the top ten in box office; with such a major award in hand, he could definitely leave a mark in film history.
Isn’t this his ideal?
Ding Ruifan became stiff all over.
When it came to the Golden Lion Awards, "Little Tower" indeed won the Golden Lion for Best Cinematography.
Many Chinese directors and actors in attendance applauded enthusiastically, and were incredulous: "’Little Tower’ won the Golden Lion?"
The opportunities for Chinese films to win a Golden Lion at the three major European film festivals are limited.
Without a renowned director nor internationally famous stars, winning the Golden Lion for Best Cinematography is quite remarkable.
"It’s Ding Ruifan’s work," the Chinese directors whispered, "Unexpectedly, he can take the Golden Lion home; this time, he’ll have his moment."
Sheng Tang’s heart was also beating a little faster.
Winning the Golden Lion for Best Cinematography, just like in the previous timeline.
So, the Best Actor?
Is it also assured?
Ding Ruifan froze again: "Another one?"
His heart started racing again.
He was familiar with the pattern of awards at film festivals.
If a film wins Best Actor or Actress, or Best Film, it will definitely have other awards alongside it.
A good film is excellent in all aspects.
"Little Tower" already won Silver Lion for Best Editing and Golden Lion for Best Cinematography, so...
Can one hope for the Golden Lion for Best Actor?
Ding Ruifan felt his throat was dry.
The director went on stage to receive the award and was quite excited too.
