383. Healing Smile
A healing smile enveloped Cannes.
Since the premiere of "Spring No War," smiles like these have gradually filled the streets and alleys of Cannes.
This smile is both warm and sunny, yet tinged with bitterness; it's both sad and gentle. When you see such a smile on the street, you'd think that this person must have suffered some kind of sadness or hardship, but they've overcome it and are now facing life with a more positive attitude.
These people with mysterious smiles are active in the streets and alleys of Cannes. Some help sanitation workers clean the streets, some help old ladies cross the road, and some bravely catch thieves. When they see you on the street, they will greet you with great enthusiasm. They are kind and polite to people. They come from all walks of life, including tourists, citizens, people from the film industry, and journalists.
The air in Cannes became much better because of them.
Bai Qiquan had just gotten up when he felt boundless energy and a longing for life. Life was so wonderful, and he felt he should be more proactive.
He came to the cinema, and for the past two days, apart from sightseeing around Cannes, he has been helping new audiences here.
"Two tickets to ' Spring No War ', thank you very much for coming."
Bai Qiquan even taught himself some basic French in the past few days. He felt full of boundless motivation, believing that he could learn anything if he wanted to.
He watched as wave after wave of people entered the cinema. The audience members, who had been filled with anticipation and expectation, were somewhat puzzled by Bai Qiquan's smile. But when the movie ended and the audience members left, the same smile would return to their faces.
Through eye contact, Bai Qiquan understood that these people had become his comrades.
Newspapers in Cannes were filled with reports about "Spring No War," with film critics praising it as "one of the most heartwarming films ever made," and viewers saying that seeing the film was "the luckiest thing they've done this year." More than 5,000 people ranked "Spring No War" as the number one film they would most recommend to others.
Of course, this state of affairs did not last long.
Some people, after experiencing a huge emotional shock, unconsciously transmit their thoughts outwards through their bodies, and as more and more people watch the film, the number of such people is also increasing.
Relevant comments quickly appeared on film review websites both domestically and internationally.
[Liars, you're all liars! I watched "Spring No War," the beginning was great, and the plot developed well, but I can't accept the ending. Why did such a good girl have to be treated like that? Amber, sob sob sob, my Amber!]
[Lu Ban is such a jerk. He lied to us, saying this was a heartwarming movie. Heartwarming my foot! All the good women die in the end, and in such tragic ways. Did Lu Ban offend someone in his past life?]
[Upstairs, did you just say "nigo"?]
Believe me, everyone, this is definitely not a movie you can watch with a smile. The ending is extremely tragic, so please be mentally prepared when you watch it.
How the hell could I have imagined that the movie ticket I paid so much for would turn into such a terrible tragedy? Can I ask for a refund?
[Has Lu Ban experienced some kind of trauma lately? Oh, no, did he experience some kind of trauma when he was born? The praying mantis can trigger the "Isolation and Helplessness" effect in his house, right?]
[This guy is right, he really does seem to have come from an orphanage.]
[Grass!]
With these comments, there are naturally other comments refuting them.
[Are you all just haters and paid trolls? This movie is so heartwarming. Look, after the film's release, the crime rate in Cannes dropped by 50%, and the city's environment improved significantly. Now, if you walk down the street in Cannes and drop your wallet, five people will rush to pick it up for you. It changed Cannes.]
As a moviegoer who has watched films for over a decade, I believe "Spring No War" is an excellent film. Any film enthusiast can find something in it, and the current criticisms of its quality are undoubtedly irrational.
[Although I haven't seen this movie yet, aren't you guys being a bit ridiculous? If Lu Ban really had this kind of trashy ending, wouldn't the movie be a disaster? Would the film festival critics still praise it? Have some common sense! So many people are giving it rave reviews, this movie must be quite excellent. I'm planning to see it tonight and then come back to share my thoughts.]
I believe a truly healing film is one that fills viewers with hope and longing for life. This film, clearly, has helped most viewers rediscover their zest for life. If this isn't a healing film, then what is?
[I'm disgusted. Anyone who was there in Cannes knows that the people there became much more positive and uplifted because of this film. You haters, did you even buy tickets and are just spouting nonsense? Can you show me your ticket stubs?]
The two sides remained deadlocked, and as the film festival continued and more and more people watched the film, the debate intensified until the last day of the Cannes Film Festival.
On the final evening, a red carpet ceremony and awards ceremony will be held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, where several awards, including the Palme d'Or, will be announced. The red carpet appearances of film directors and stars are also a major focus for reporters.
Since the opening of the film festival, "Spring No War" has dominated the discussions at the Cannes Film Festival. Many film critics and industry insiders believe that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, "Spring No War" will definitely win the Palme d'Or this year. Some have even predicted that Lu Ban might sweep several major film festival awards, including the Palme d'Or.
Many reporters are also eagerly anticipating the red carpet show.
Because of Amber's brilliant performance in the film, people are very curious about this actress who seems to have never acted in other films. She is also a strong contender for the Palme d'Or for Best Actress this year. On such an important occasion, they believe that Lu Ban will definitely bring Amber's actors to attend the awards ceremony.
As evening approached, crowds thronged outside the Palais des Festivals, with countless reporters waiting for the Palme d'Or to be awarded.
Meanwhile, a message began circulating among journalists.
That means Lu Ban will be attending the awards ceremony with the actors from Amber.
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