That was the message from the China Film Directors' Guild, which declined to hand out its two top prizes — best picture and best director — for 2013, citing a lack of high-quality contenders.

这是中国电影导演协会(China Film Directors ' Guild) 2013年度表彰大会所传递出来的信息。此次大会年度影片和年度导演空缺，原因是缺乏高质量的参选者。

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In an open letter to shareholders, Sir Stelios said the sale was intended as "a clear message to our directors".

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When a European investor said she would contribute to the project, then withdrew her support in a text message, the directors were desperate.

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His message was clear: Directors need to restore trust and reset their goals.

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