‘The Divorce’ Wins Golden Goblet
A jury headed by French Vietnamese director Tranh Anh Hung awarded its Golden Goblet (Jin Jue) prizes for the Shanghai International Film Festival’s main competition. The top prize for best …
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‘Cold Water’ is Hot Pick at Shanghai Market
The 17th edition of the SIFF Project Market, held on the margins of the Shanghai International Film Festival, wrapped this week with the awarding of various prizes and an early …
Zhang Yimou to Direct ‘Three Body Problem’ Movie
Zhang Yimou, director of many of China’s most spectacular and successful movies, is to try his hand at sci-fi. He will direct a film adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem.” The …
Manohara’s Journey From Child Actor to Shanghai Albinism Film Director
Indian actor and filmmaker Manohara has had an inspirational journey. Hailing from humble circumstances in Bengaluru, southern India, Manohara was picked out of school and cast by filmmaker Prithvi Konanur …
Opening Night Red Carpet Event
Foreign visitors were in short supply at Saturday’s opening ceremony of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival, but that did little to diminish the festive atmosphere. The ceremony was held …
Emerging Chinese Directors Lead New Talents Section
Six first or second-time directors from China take up the majority of the 11 slots in the Shanghai International Film Festival’s Asian New Talents section. While family drama is the …
Jury Weighs in on Moviemaking
Along with a red-carpet opening ceremony, a press conference with the members of the main competition jury is a staple event of major film festivals and the 26th edition of …
BBC Launching Kids Subscription Service in Korea
BBC KOREA LAUNCH BBC Studios is launching ‘BBC Kids’ in Korea as a monthly subscription service on Genie TV Kids Land, a dedicated IPTV service for young children, in collaboration …