Zhong Kaifeng's 'Atlantic Rhapsody' Wins Golden Goblet at Shanghai International Film Festival
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Mathew Scott
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Chinese first-time director Zhong Kaifeng won the Golden Goblet top prize at the Shanghai International Film Festival for his debut feature 'Atlantic Rhapsody.' The jury, led by Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, was captivated by the director's bold approach to filmmaking. The festival ran from June 12-21 and the jury included directors Guan Hu, Aktan Arym Kubat, Déa Kulumbegashvili, Fernanda Valadez, producer Dora Bouchoucha, and actress Xin Zhilei.
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· 3 pulledThe main jury wore its heart on its collective sleeve Saturday night, giving the top Golden Goblet prize to first-timer Zhong Kaifeng's Atlantic Rhapsody
They had all been 'captivated and impressed' by the director's bold approach to moviemaking
Jury head and Hong Kong legend Tony Leung Chiu-wai had revealed that early conversations among his group... had set out in search of 'surprises'
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