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(“how can you talk about misogyny while attacking the woman producing the award winning movies and the prominent female scriptwriter, hinting at her favoritism as the jury member"), and of course, some netizens said they were tired of the rich people and couldn’t care less about their awards.

"Looking back, some people and choices weren't worth it - sometimes, saying no is the smart move.” Chinese social media reactions were varied. Many supported Bai Baihe, while others defended Wen Yan and the female producer +

and accused director Zhang of "playing the victim" to lure her, citing his need to "earn money for his wife's treatment" and complaints about another actress "ditching" him. Despite her agent's objections, she prioritized these projects, reflecting that:

which was nearly denied entry due to poor coordination, she was absent from press photos (only director Zhang Lü and producer Peng Jin featured). She questioned: "Was I self-funding to applaud you? To witness your unprofessional mishaps?"

we should celebrate together and receive notifications equally." Bai also recounts funding her own trip to the Busan Film Festival (September 2025) for another project with the same team, Gloaming in Luomu (罗目的黄昏),

which was nearly denied entry due to poor coordination—she was absent from press photos (only director Zhang Lü and producer Peng Jin featured). She questioned: "Was I self-funding to applaud you? To witness your unprofessional mishaps?" +

skipping the November 5 closing ceremony. Director Zhang remained "radio silent," leaving her "completely excluded" from the award wins (Best Director for Zhang, Best Actor for Wang Chuanjun). She emphasizes: "Participation in TIFF was a shared joy, regardless of who or what won, +

and no one called her. Bai Baihe later offered a detailed response posted on November 6, 2025, following her initial cryptic post on November 3. She stated that producer Peng informed her on November 3 that Chun Shu "hadn't won" and she could return home early, +

criticizing "mob mentality" and "misogynistic pile-ons' that ironically harm women in the industry. Following the accusations, Wen Yan replied that awards are never won through cheating, and no one or no company can control them, that she doesn't know what the "Shanghai Circle" is, +

Hashtags like # FemaleLeadDeservesTheAward trended, with some comparing past snubs (such as her Golden Rooster losses). Amid the backlash against Wen Yan, some defended her, emphasizing her professionalism, the opaque jury decision process, and the baseless rumors, +