Shanghai Film Festival Director Discusses Tony Leung's Jury Role and the Power of Storytelling
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Naman Ramachandran
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Summary
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is underway, with Hong Kong screen icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai serving as jury president of the Golden Goblet Awards. SIFF managing director Chen Guo discusses the festival's eclectic lineup, 12 world premieres in the Main Competition, and SIFF's status as mainland China's sole FIAPF-recognized A-list festival. Chen emphasizes the enduring power of storytelling over technology in cinema.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledWe have long admired Tony Leung Chiu-wai for both his artistic achievements and his international influence.
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