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Paolo Genovese Brings ‘Madly’ to China via Italian Screens Initiative at Shanghai Film Festival
The Italian Screens showcase made its Shanghai debut at the Shanghai International Film Festival, bringing seven Italian ...
Giuseppe Tornatore Reflects on Chinese Audience Love, Shelved Sci-Fi Project at Shanghai Film Festival
Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore talks his films' success in China, his role as Shanghai Film Festival jury president, and his ...
Shanghai Hidden Gem: ‘The Guardian of Stories’ Brings Laotian Folktales to Life (With Puppetry)
The Golden Goblet-nominated film tells ancient tales through semi-modern means while following one man's quest to preserve ...
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Shanghai Film Festival launches AI-driven restoration of 100 kung fu classics
Unveiled at the festival, Cyber Border is the world’s first fully AI-made animated film—created by just 30 people using ...
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2025 Shanghai Int’l Film Fest Sees Record Premieres and Bigger Crowds
The festival, now in its 27th year, features 400 movies as well as numerous promotions geared toward attracting out-of-town ...
‘Ne Zha’ Voice Actor, International Filmmakers Talk Women’s Cinema at Shanghai’s Inaugural Kering Women In Motion Forum
The voice behind China’s beloved animated character Ne Zha took center stage alongside global cinema luminaries as the ...
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International film festival commences in Shanghai
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) commenced on Saturday in Shanghai, with 49 works shortlisted for this ...
Peter Chan Opens Up About Career Struggles and Artistic Evolution at Shanghai Film Festival Masterclass: ‘I Had to Find My Own Mode of Expression'
Filmmaker Peter Chan Ho-sun delivered a remarkably candid and deeply personal masterclass at the Shanghai International Film ...
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Luminaries shine at gala night of 27th Shanghai International Film Festival
The crew of many highly anticipated films, such as SIFF's opening film "She's Got No Name," summer releases "Dongji Island", ...
27th Shanghai International Film Festival: A City-Wide Celebration of Cinema
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) has officially kicked off, transforming the city into a vibrant celebration of cinema. With the theme ...
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27th Shanghai International Film Festival Kicks Off with a Wave of Chinese Cinema
SHANGHAI, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) officially opened today, reaffirming its status as a premier platform for Chinese-language cinema.