Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 731 - 530: Three Women_2

"If he and Jennifer enter a hotel at the same time and get photographed, the media's suspicion of him winning awards by unfair means will be even louder, possibly even tarnishing Jennifer's reputation."

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After returning to the hotel, he took a bath, changed into a cool beach shirt and shorts, and joined Marion, Monica and others, having a French dinner by the sea with little Cassel.

At the dinner table, everyone resumed discussing how Link and Marion were both crowned Film Emperor and Empress at the Cannes Film Festival.

Such an occasion has never happened in the history of the Cannes Film Festival, so it was a particularly hot topic.

"Hmph, what's there to talk about? Spielberg, Ang Lee, Nicole Kidman, Christoph Waltz, and that Jennifer Lawrence you're very close to all work in Hollywood, and you are the boss of Lionsgate Films. It's very normal for them to present the Best Actor award to you," Guillaume Canet said with a curl of his lip.

His film "Blood Ties" was also registered for this edition of the Cannes Film Festival, but it received a mediocre response.

This was quite displeasing for him.

What was more displeasing was that Link, that bastard, became the Cannes Film Emperor. Knowing that he started acting twenty years ago, played over sixty roles, yet never won any awards at Cannes.

And here was Link, a guy who had been in the industry for less than five years, a part-time actor, a vulgar billionaire, and he became Cannes Film Emperor.

It was infuriating.

What frustrated him even more was that Link and Marion were both awarded Best Actor and Actress at the same edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Their names would be written in the history of the Cannes Film Festival, closely next to each other, like a King and a Queen, perfectly matched.

And he felt superfluous.

"It's absolutely not for the reasons you mentioned. I've met with Director Spielberg but we're not close. Same with Director Ang Lee, Nicole Kidman, and Christoph, they are all extremely professional and ethical filmmakers. They wouldn't give me the Best Actor award just because of my status. You thinking that is unreasonable."

Link retorted.

"If it's not that reason, then what? Don't tell me your acting is better than Bruce Dunn and Mathieu Amalric, that's just impossible."

Guillaume scoffed.

"Why not? Have you seen 'Rust and Bone' and the other nominated films? Are they more deserving of the award just because of your bias?"

Link said.

"I know your acting isn't as good as theirs without seeing them. You, a boxer who spends his days in training gyms, how can your acting be better than those who've acted their entire lives?"

"That's illogical. If age signifies better acting, then there's no need for juries in film festivals, just hand the acting awards to the oldest actors."

"That's not what I'm saying, I just think your acting isn't that great."

Guillaume argued forcefully.

"I've won once at Berlin, once at Cannes, and been nominated for two Golden Globes. You say my acting is bad?"

"Last Berlin Film Festival, your win was also very controversial."

"That's because I'm too excellent, many people are jealous of me."

"Hmph! You really know how to compliment yourself."

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Listening to their conversation, Marion Cotillard and Monica Bellucci couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Little Cassel sat in a child's chair in the middle, eating fruit desserts and watching everyone with sparkly curious eyes.

"They are really funny, Marion, you are so lucky."

Monica said laughing while covering her chest.

"You two stop fighting."

Marion intervened, "There shouldn't be any problem with Link winning."

"Dear, are you really going to take sides?"

Guillaume asked despondently.

"Don't speak yet, listen to my analysis first. This year, among the five nominated actors, Link, Bruce Dunn, and Matthew Amalric had the best performances, with the highest probabilities of winning.

However, Link and I are from the same movie so, his probability reduces by one. Amalric is also a French actor; if both of us win, it would make the Cannes Film Festival seem less international. Also, the director Polanski is quite controversial, so his probability also reduces by one."

"So the person who should win is Bruce Dunn, why would they give it to Link?"

Guillaume asked.

"Bruce Dunn is a veteran actor, and indeed his acting is good, but you haven't considered one thing - actors need Cannes to become famous, and Cannes also needs actors to draw crowds. Compared to Link, Mr. Dunn is not very famous in the entertainment industry and wouldn't bring much popularity to Cannes. It makes more sense to give the award to someone like Link who is a major figure.

Also, Link just mentioned his winning was the result of the jury's votes, Cannes just needs to respect the jury's decision, not interfere, and then Link can take the award, which is very reasonable."

Marion, wearing a white dress and holding a wine glass, said with a smile.

"But here comes the question, why would the jury members give more votes to Link? Is it because Link's acting was good, or are there other factors influencing the jury members' votes?"

Guillaume glanced at Link and said.

"I think it's because of the acting reasons. The performance of Link and Marion in 'Rust and Bone' was really great, especially the emotional scenes, very interesting, and very harmonious. There were also several very explicit passionate scenes, filmed like they were real, very explosive and thrilling, Guillaume, you should watch it when you have time, I've watched this movie at least three times."

Monica gestured as she spoke.

"I wouldn't watch their movie."

Guillaume turned his head away, displeased.

Link shrugged and under the table, he reached to hold Marion's hand.

Monica smiled slightly, "French films are generally quite avant-garde and open, Cannes Film Festival during the selection tends to favor such films, like this year's 'Blue is the Warmest Color' which also has such scenes.

Bruce Dunn's 'Nebraska' is about a group of elderly people close to death, the narrative is quite depressing and melancholic, and this year's jury members are generally not very old, compared to 'Nebraska', I think they would prefer something more to their taste like 'Rust and Bone' with Link and Marion."

"That's quite possible."

Marion laughed.

Link nodded too, Cannes Film Festival is the most liberal film festival, especially in terms of male-female relationships.

Each year at Cannes' midnight screenings, there are films with large-scale and violent scenes.

Such as Monica starring in 'Irreversible', Nicole Kidman's 'X Scent', Cate Blanchett's 'Carol', major director Gaspar Noé's 'Amor', and 'The Songs', 'Collision', 'Youth Gone By', 'Marguerite and Julien', 'Tales of the World's Women Tribes', etc.

Such films, after being screened at Cannes, receive a lot of pursuit, some even winning the Palme d'Or. freewebnoveℓ.com

Like this year's 'Blue is the Warmest Color', which was immediately praised by director Ang Lee after its screening.

Although 'Rust and Bone' starring Link and Marion wasn't fully explicit.

What needed to be shown was shown, it was also quite bold.

It makes sense for such films to be pursued after being shown at Cannes.

"Monica, Marion, saying this is useless, even if we think it's reasonable, the media won't find it reasonable, nor will they be easily convinced.

I bet right now all major social platforms are certainly discussing Link winning, and tomorrow the world's media will talk about it, questioning the fairness of the Cannes Film Festival, accusing Lincoln of winning by unfair means, by then the honor Link gains from this award will be less than the criticism received.

Link, I hope you can still be in a good mood tomorrow."

Guillaume swirled his wine glass, schadenfreude in his laughter.

"Thanks for the heads-up, but what of it? Since my debut, what I've encountered most isn't flattery, but criticism, in '09, '10, '11, almost every year, but so what? I am still who I am, the most dazzling star in the world."

Link said lightly with a smile.

"Darling, you look too charming."

Marion looked at his face, couldn't help stretching out her hands to embrace him tightly, delivering a kiss fragrant with wine.

Monica Bellucci also looked at the vibrant, masculine charm of Link, her reddened lips slightly curving upwards.

Guillaume Canet seeing Link securing success and receiving Marion's kiss, glared at him displeased, and sulkily gulped down his drink from the glass.