International film festival commences in Shanghai

Jury members of the main competition of the Golden Goblet Awards meet the audience during the gala night of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) in Shanghai, east China, June 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) commenced on Saturday in Shanghai, with 49 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards.

The festival, featuring over 400 domestic and international films screened across Shanghai, will run till June 22.

This year marks the 130th anniversary of world cinema and the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema. Film Panorama will initiate a special section titled "Resonance: A Brief Encounter of Chinese and World Cinema," emphasizing mutual learning and growth between Chinese and international film industries.

Twelve films from Asia, Europe, and Latin America headline the main competition. The Jury is led by renowned Italian film director and screenwriter Giuseppe Tornatore.

A series of events, including Belt and Road Film Week and Sci-fi Film Week, will also take place during the festival.

Founded in 1993, SIFF is a prestigious global event, driven by Shanghai's ambition to become an international cultural hub. The festival has garnered growing international attention thanks to China's flourishing film market. 

This photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows the opening show of the gala night of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)