Chapter 670： The harshest condemnation

Three days after the film festival, most of the films that participated in the competition have appeared. Every evening, Ryan and other members of the jury will meet in the conference room provided by the organizer, and with the assistance of translators, exchange opinions about the participating films. Unlike the typical commercial Hollywood movies, the special theme and slow pace of "Brokeback Mountain" have won the favor of many European judges.

Of course, European judges are more inclined to European films.

"It's a very shocking movie. I participated in the screening of director von Trier."

A member of the jury, the female director from France, Agnès Varda, strongly recommended to Ryan and other judges, “The shooting method seems to be acting in a stage play. The whole process seems to have a bright future, and the dark truth in the end makes People can hardly face it, feeling that it not only reflects the problem of black people, but is actually suitable for every kind of politics."

Ryan did not comment, and others have lobbied him for this movie.

Agnès Varda is talking about the entry "Mandalay" by the Danish Jewish director Lars von Trier. This film is the sequel to "Dogtown" and also by Lars von Trier. The second part of the American trilogy.

Of course, these two movies have nothing to do with Nicole in this world, and the heroine of the second movie is replaced by Kirsten Dunst.

In fact, in the European film industry, there are many people who support Lars von Trier, and many people have spoken nice things to the Jewish director in front of Ryan these days.

Although the public relations activities of the Cannes Film Festival are not as active as the Oscars, they are not much better. The yachts on the beach and the parties in various hotels are more than just reception parties.

"What do you think?" Hilary Swank, who was sitting next to him, asked in a low voice.

Ryan shrugged and also whispered, "Do you think someone who has never been to the United States can make a film that reflects American social problems?"

"You can see the movie tomorrow." Ryan gestured to her with a gesture of discussing later, "We will discuss it after watching."

The premiere of "Mandalay" is second only to the opening film "Brokeback Mountain". Not only did Lars von Trier ask someone to lobby the judges, he also sent a formal invitation to the jury. Of course, watching the participating films is also the duty and responsibility of the judges.

The next day, when Ryan arrived at the Palais des Festivals, he happened to meet Lars von Teer and Kirsten Dunst. Although he was not interested in his movies, he also smiled and shook hands. They also responded with a smile, the circles of the two are very different, and there will not be much overlap in the future.

"Hello. Ryan."

"Hello, Caroline."

Kirsten Dunst, wearing a bright yellow dress, is different. Even if she is not a familiar friend, strictly speaking, the two met more than ten years ago. She became popular because of her role as Ryan. The "Spider-Man" series under the company's name.

There are also more common topics between the two.

"I took a week off with Director Remy." She waved to both sides while whispering to Ryan, "After the awards ceremony is over, I will rush back to New York to continue the filming of Spider-Man 3."

"Is there any interest in appearing in Mary Jane in the future?" Ryan joked casually, "You should have heard the surprising people say, I plan to restart this series in a few years."

Kirsten Dunst knew that Ryan was joking. She shrugged gracefully, "You know, Ryan, everyone is calling me Mary Jane now. Not Kirsten Caroline Dunst."

"This shows that they all like you."

The red carpet in front of the Palais des Festivals was not long, and the two were about twenty feet behind Lars von Trier, and soon walked into the interview area.

Generally speaking. On most occasions when Ryan appeared, it was easy to steal the limelight from others, but after they walked into the interview area, all the reporters not only closely surrounded Lars von Trier, who was advancing for half a minute, but also rarely maintained good results. The order, without making any messy noises.

Except for the less loud fan noise on both sides of the red carpet, the interview area was quite quiet at this time, and Ryan could clearly hear what Lars von Trier was saying in English.

When a reporter asked about his self-proclaimed German ancestry, the Jewish director blurted out, "I have always been proud of my Jewish identity, but after all these years of thinking, I am no longer concerned about this. I am happy about my identity. I found out that I am actually a Nazi believer. My family is from Germany. This excites me. What can I say? I understand Adolf Hitler very well, and I even sympathize with him a little bit. "

"Oh, God!"

Kirsten Dunst next to him covered his mouth and whispered, as if he couldn't believe that these words were from the Jewish director.

Ryan's brows frowned tightly, but he didn't do anything, and the other party's words were obviously not over yet.

Faced with the recorders and cameras of more than a dozen reporters, Lars von Trier still speaks loudly, “I’m not saying that I support World War II, nor do I dislike the Jews; in fact, I support them—all Jews, of course. Israel is a different story."

Perhaps realizing that there is still a problem with his statement, he stopped at this point, thinking about how to continue, and finally said what excited the reporter, "Well, I am a Nazi!"

When these words were finished, Kirsten Dunst next to Ryan was almost stunned, as if he didn't even know the director standing in front of him.

She is not a fool, knowing that this is likely to bring serious consequences, and this work she starred in may be expelled from the film festival.

"Mr. Jenkins!"

Immediately a reporter discovered a more exciting news point. The next one is one of the most famous Jewish people in the world. Two quick-reaction reporters have already rushed over, "Director Von Trier claims to be a Nazi, do you have any? What do you think."

"In this world of freedom and democracy, I can't believe what I hear, but my ears tell me that what I hear is the truth."

Pulling the microphone beside him, Ryan turned his head and left, "Sorry, I don't think I'm suitable for the premiere of this film."

After that, he ignored the reporters and strode out of the Festival Palace.

After not going very far, there was a subtle sound of footsteps behind him. Kirsten Dunst chased him, and when he walked to Ryan, he whispered, "I will withdraw from all the promotion of this movie. ."

Nodded, the two of them didn't care about the reporters' camera shots and questions. They quickly walked to the end of the red carpet. Ryan's car was already waiting here. After he opened the car door, he said to Kirsten Dunst. With a please gesture, Mary Jane got into the car immediately.

"What can I do?" Kersten is a smart man, "Do I need to make a statement?"

Ryan shook his head, "I'll take care of it."

If Lars von Trier just talked in private, it wouldn’t be a big deal. Even if he publicly said that he was a Nazi, Ryan would not bother to pay attention to him as long as he was not in front of him, but now so many cameras circle him here. In the matter, he is also the chairman of the jury, so he must take an open attitude.

"John." Ryan said to the co-pilot's bodyguard and assistant. "Go back and draw up a statement of condemnation, be more strict, and help me contact the official of the Cannes Film Festival when I get back."

Today is the age of information. News spreads through the Internet at an unimaginably fast speed. When it was sent to Kirsten Dunst and returned to the hotel where he was staying, Ryan received the head of the Cannes Film Festival’s board of directors, Pierre? Let's call.

After he learned the news, he had already contacted Lars von Trier, and the other party said it was just a joke, and then he would issue a public apology.

"Sorry, Mr. Jean." Ryan's voice was very calm and his attitude was very determined. "The incident involved my ethnicity and the participating films. It is difficult for me to judge the entries in a fair manner. I think I am no longer suitable for the role. The chairman and judges of this jury..."

If you don't take a tough attitude, what will the North American public think of him? Nazis are a topic that all Jewish organizations cannot tolerate.

Since the end of World War II, the National Jewish Association has been funding operations to hunt down the remnants of the Nazis.

After hanging up the phone, Ryan asked John to forward several severely worded statements to several familiar European media, and then waited for the French side to deal with it.

This is definitely the biggest scandal in the history of the Cannes Film Festival. It is definitely not a joke that can explain the past. If the French side continues to tolerate this behavior, even if he is not present at the time, he will resign from all posts on the jury.

Although Lars von Trier issued an apology before noon, after a special meeting of the Cannes Film Festival’s board of directors, it quickly made a decision and held a press conference in the afternoon.

"The Cannes Film Festival aims to provide a special platform for film workers around the world to present their works and defend their rights to artistic innovation and expression. The Board of Directors of the Festival held a special meeting today. Director Er’s unacceptable and intolerable remarks expressed regret. He also violated the humanitarian and benevolent ideas advocated by the film festival."

"The festival board strongly condemned Lars von Trier's remarks and announced that Lars von Trier and his films were'unpopular' at the Cannes Film Festival. This decision will take effect immediately."

Watching the news conference on TV, Ryan shrugged, "Brokeback Mountain" was missing a strong competitor.

In the Western world, any public declaration of oneself as a Nazi is absolutely something that mainstream society cannot tolerate.

In the French statement, the Latin word “unpopular” was even used. This is a legal order used in diplomatic acts to prohibit people from entering the country. It is the best thing a country can do for foreigners. Sternly condemned. (To be continued...) ()