Shanghai int'l filmfest to present 300 films
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Over 300 domestic and foreign-produced films will be screened at 33 cinemas during the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival, which will run from June 16 to 24.
They include oscar-crowned The Artist, Midnight in Paris and 3-D versions of classic animations The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast strongly demanded by the audience, according to the screening list revealed by the organizers on May 28.
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Shanghai int'l filmfest to present 300 films Over 300 domestic and foreign-produced films will be screened at 33 cinemas during the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival, which will run from June 16 to 24. |
| Shanghai's turn at film The 15th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), one of the biggest film festivals in Asia, will run from June 16 to June 24. |
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| SIFF ticket sales open Tickets to the approaching 15th Shanghai International Film Festival will be up for grabs at 28 movie theaters in the city from June 9, offering access to over 300 film screenings from June 16 to 24. |
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Chinese actress Chiling Lin Japanese actress Takako Tokiwa Chinese actress Zhang Yuqi
Chinese actor Hu Ge(right) Actress Zhao Wei (left) and actor Chen Kun Yang Mi (right) and Liu Kaiwei
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Chairperson of the Golden Goblet Award: Jean Jacques Annaud Jean Jacques Annaud, influential Director, Playwright, Producer, and winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, has been named the Chairperson of the jury that will hand out the Golden Goblet Award at the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival scheduled to run from June 16 to 24. |
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Post for the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival Centering around the Golden Goblet Award trophy and featuring a touch of Chinese red, the poster boasts a profound artistic conception, suggesting "Blending and Rebirth". It also demonstrates how the Shanghai International Film Festival, with the Golden Goblet Award as its core in its 19-year history, has been voluntarily shouldering the duty of promoting multi-culture and the overall development of the industry. With its perseverance and dedication, the festival gradually "blends" into the best form and embraces a unique complete "rebirth". |
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About SIFF
The Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), founded in 1993, is China’s only A-category international film festival accredited by the FIAPF.
SIFF devotes itself to building up an international platform with four main programs including Competition, SIFF Mart, SIFFORUM, and International Film Panorama, in an effort to promote the industry development and enhance cooperation with the rest of the world.
Supported by the booming economy and rising international status, Chinese film has drawn attention from all over the world for its role in lifting the country’s soft power. Every June, the Shanghai International Film Festival is a must-see event for filmmakers and has established its reputation for its influence to present a multicultural film fair.
Competition
The competition section includes Golden Goblet Award and Asian New Talent Award. Film veterans are invited to serve on the jury panel. The Golden Goblet Award, as the main competition section, demonstrates SIFF’s authority and influence. The jury of the Golden Goblet Award consists of seven film celebrities from around the world. The Asian New Talent Award aims at identifying the new bright lights and encouraging their creativity.
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