Chronicles of Chinese presence at Cannes Film Festival

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Lou Ye's "Summer Palace" in 2006 [File photo]

Wong Kar-wai became the first Chinese President of Jury for the Cannes Film Festival in 2006. [File photo]

"Luxury Car" by Wang Chao in 2006 [File photo]

2006

Lou Ye's "Summer Palace" entered competition for the Palme d'Or. Wong Kar-wai became the first Chinese President of Jury for the Cannes Film Festival. "Luxury Car" by Wang Chao won the side competition for the Prix Un Certain Regard.

2007

Wong Kar-wai's English film "My Blueberry Nights" was nominated for the Palme d'Or and opened the Cannes Film Festival. It was the first time in Cannes history that a film by Chinese director kicked off the festival.

2008

Jia Zhangke's "24 City" debuted at the festival, shown in competition for the Palme d'Or.