Cannes and Hollywood are the sanctuaries in the hearts of actors worldwide. The Oscars have a greater influence but are more focused on America. Meanwhile, Cannes is the leader among the top three in Europe and is more artistic.
Usually, Cannes is held in mid to late May, but due to the pandemic, it's been slightly postponed.
Bo Yan has been to Cannes before. His first film followed director Yu Fenfei to Cannes, although he didn't win an award there, upon returning to China, he won the Gold Oscar for Best Newcomer, paving the way for his bright future. The previous film he shot with Shang Feifei, "Moonlight," also premiered at Cannes. Xia Siyu has been here too, but every time she came, it wasn't because of a work — it was due to endorsements.
