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Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
SIFF opens with record-breaking premiere rate
SHANGHAI, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) raised the curtain on June 13, launching 10 days of cinematic celebration that will run through June 22. With a record-breaking lineup and a dynamic fusion of art and industry, this year's festival sets a new benchmark in scale, diversity, and ambition. The 27th SIFF received more than 3,900 submissions from 119 countries and regions, the highest total in its history. Among them, more than 2,800 films were submitted for competition in the five Golden Goblet Award categories. Notably, this year's festival includes more than 1,820 world premieres and over 520 international premieres. The combined premiere rate exceeds 80 percent, setting a new festival record. The Golden Goblet jury — comprising 21 members from 13 countries and regions —is chaired by Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore. The jury includes a younger-than-usual cohort of creatives, especially in the Asian New Talent category, with an average age of just 35. Their diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives are expected to bring bold insights to this year's selections. Film lovers can look forward to over 400 films screened across approximately 1,500 sessions, including around 100 in-person Q&A sessions with filmmakers. These screenings cover a wide range of genres, themes, and styles, reflecting SIFF's commitment to both artistic excellence and audience engagement. In addition to the film showcase, industry-focused events will shine a spotlight on the future of cinema. The SIFFORUM, SIFF Masterclass, and International Film & TV Market will gather top professionals for high-level discussions, trend forecasting, and cross-border collaboration. SIFF also continues to support emerging talent. This year's SIFF ING focuses on two cutting-edge creative tracks — AIGC and vertical video — to discover, encourage, and nurture the next generation of filmmakers. Related events will be held from June 20 to 21. Special events such as the Belt and Road Film Week, Sci-Fi Film Week, and SIFF XR will zero in on emerging sectors, new technologies, and cross-industry convergence — offering fresh perspectives and expanding the possibilities of global cinema. The Golden Goblet Award Ceremony will be held on June 21 at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, where the festival will honor outstanding artistic achievements from around the world. For more information: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shanghai Jury Chair Giuseppe Tornatore Says Picking Film Fest Winners 'Is Actually Very Simple'
Oscar-winner Giuseppe Tornatore, jury head of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), says he will be looking for films that touch his heart as he chairs selection of this year's Golden Goblet Award winners. 'When I enter a film screening and close my eyes, I always return to the feeling of being an audience member,' Tornatore said Friday during the Shanghai jury's meeting with the international media. 'I always hope that the film will bring me a pleasant surprise every time I go to the cinema.'The Italian filmmaker is best known for his Academy Award-winner Cinema Paradiso (1988), a film in which a young boy is swept away by the magic of the movies — and the 69-year-old Tornatore said that was the feeling he would be chasing throughout SIFF's 10-day run. More from The Hollywood Reporter Adult Swim Tackles Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones in Latest Series 'Thug Life' Review: Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's Long-Awaited Reunion Falls Frustratingly Short of Its Potential Cannes Lions CEO Complains: "Creatives Are Feeling Less Confident" 'Every time I go to the cinema to watch a movie, I don't want to have a preconceived idea or specific expectation of what I want to see,' said the filmmaker. 'For us judges, actually choosing who will eventually win should be a simple matter. The movie that wins an award must be able to touch the depths of each judge's heart. Looking at it this way, this selection process is actually very simple.' Tornatore is joined on Shanghai's main jury by a trio of Chinese talent — director Yang Lina, actor-director Huang Bo and actress Yong Mei — alongside Argentinean filmmaker Iván Fund, Greek producer Thanassis Karathanos and Indian director Kiran Rao. The group's task is to choose from 12 wildly diverse international productions, which were shortlisted from a record 3,900 submissions, according to festival organizers. On the local front, Chinese director Wang Tong's ambitious genre-bender Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts, which mixes noir-tinged drama with social realism, generated some of the most vocal buzz this week during SIFF's pre-festival media preview screenings. The other Chinese features in the main competition are fest-favorite Cao Baoping's high-voltage comedy One Wacky Summer and Qiu Sheng's domestic drama My Father's Son. SIFF is keen to hype its role as a window into talents and trends emerging in Chinese cinema. The event is screening around 60 Chinese-language movies across its five competitions, including several world premieres and restored classics. For their part, the Golden Goblet jury is keen to dig in. 'I very happy that three Chinese films have been nominated this time, but of course, there are many other excellent films from all over the world that have been nominated, too,' said Huang. 'This diversity actually ensures that the final outcome is very honest. It's like if we all drank the same drink. Some would like spicy, sweet, salty or slightly bitter flavors. This kind of balance is really important. It ensures a certain level of objectivity that makes everyone feel more rational.' There's also early buzz surrounding Swiss director Nicolas Steiner's hypnotic dive into magical realism, You Believe in Angels, Mr. Drowak? (Germany, Switzerland); Poland's tension-packed theater-based drama Loss of Balance (Korek Bojanowski); and Portuguese director António Ferreira's The Scent of Things Remembered (Portugal-Brazil), which stars the impressive José Martins as a former soldier forced to confront his demons. Rounding out the selection is the Chile/U.K./France co-production After the Fog from British-German filmmaker Miriam Heard, Black Red Yellow (Kyrgyzstan) from Aktan Arym Kubat, Flavia Castro's Cyclone (Brazil), Luisa from Germany's Julia Roesler, Japan's On Summer Sand by Shinya Tamada, and the Argentina/Spain/Chile co-production The Reborn from Santiago Esteves. 'I think the films that are on offer are clearly some of the best films made this year in the world,' added Rao at Friday's presser. 'So we really will have, I'm sure, a lot to discuss and a difficult choice to make — but there's a feast for us to watch and enjoy.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Monica Bellucci, 60, stuns in a dramatic black lace gown as she joins partner Tim Burton, 66, at the Taormina Film Festival
Monica Bellucci looked the picture of glamour in a black lace evening gown as she joined her partner, film director Tim Burton at the Taormina Film Festival. The Italian actress, 60, made sure she turned heads as she stood out in a black floor length gown which hugged her curvaceous figure. The stylish ensemble boasted lace detailing down the arms and sides plus some neat pleating on the hem of the skirt for added dramatic effect. She added inches to her frame with a pair of heels and toted her essentials in a mini black purse with a clasp. Meanwhile, her partner Tim, 66, cut a dapper figure in a smart blazer, which he wore over the top of a patterned shirt and tie. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Tim, 66, who is gearing up for the second series of Wednesday which drops on Netflix in a few months time cut a dapper figure in a smart blazer, which he wore over the top of a patterned shirt and tie He teamed it with some tailored trousers and a pair of smart black shoes as he and Monica posed up a storm on the red carpet. Monica was in attendance to close the Taormina Film Festival which launched in 1955 to a sold out ceremony on Saturday night. The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice actress was set to introduce a screening of Giuseppe Tornatore's 'Malena' in the Ancient Greek Theatre, which seats 4,500 people. The actress who suffers from stage fright, became famous for her roles in a variety of films including Malèna, Under Suspicion, The Passion of the Christ, and Spectre. Despite having a career as an actress that spans over 30 years, last year she starred in Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs in what marked her stage debut. Maria Callas: Letters And Memoirs is a documentary following Monica and cast's experiences performing the play of the same name from 2019 to 2023. Monica and her team took the Paris play on a European and American tour, visiting London, Spoleto in Italy, Athens, Monaco, Los Angeles, New York, and many more. The play tells the story of Maria Callas, an American-born Greek soprano who was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. The stylish ensemble boasted lace detailing down the arms and sides plus some neat pleating on the hem of the skirt for added dramatic effect Tim meanwhile is gearing up for the second series of Wednesday which is set to air on Netflix in the summer. The supernatural mystery comedy, which follows Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), first hit screens on the popular streaming platform back in November 2022. In January 2023, a second instalment was promised but fans have had to wait two more years to be told when they can expect the new season to air. The first will launch on August 6, while part two will hit screens on September 3, exclusively on Netflix. Joining Jenna Ortega is Joanna Lumley and Steve Buscemi for the new season, as well as returning cast member Catherine Zeta-Jones and others. In 2023, Jenna opened up about playing the iconic character on the Armchair Expert podcast. Jenna said: 'I grew very, very protective of her, but you can't lead a story and have no emotional arc because then it's boring and nobody likes you. And Wednesday is a teenager 'When you're little and you say morbid, offensive stuff, it's funny and endearing and, 'Aww, you don't know any better'. 'But then you become a teenager. 'It's 'Now you're being nasty and you know it'. There's less excuse.' Monica and Tim have been dating since October 2023, and he directed her in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - their first project together. Monica has been married twice before and has two children; Deva, 20, and Léonie Cassel, 14, who she shares with French actor Vincent Cassel, 58. The former model met Vincent in 1996 on the set of Gilles Mimouni's film The Apartment. They were together for three years before marrying in 1999 in a quiet ceremony in Monaco, on the French Riviera. They mutually agreed to separate in 2013. Tim also has two children but has been married once, although he enjoyed a long-term relationship with Helena Bonham Carter.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
27th Shanghai International Film Festival Kicks Off with a Wave of Chinese Cinema
SHANGHAI, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) officially opened today, reaffirming its status as a premier platform for Chinese-language cinema. This year, 43 cinemas across Shanghai and 5 cinemas throughout the Yangtze River Delta will showcase more than 400 films from 71 countries and regions, offering approximately 1,500 screenings. Notably, the Golden Goblet Awards will announce the winners on June 21. On June 13, SIFF brought together the full international jury of the Golden Goblet Awards Main Competition, representing 13 countries and regions across Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. They appeared together on stage and spoke to the press, reflecting the festival's global reach and cultural diversity. World-renowned Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore will chair the jury panel of the Main Competition section, he said: "Film is the love of everyone and I hope these selected movies can really surprise and enchant me. I think the best of these works are sure to touch the hearts of each jury member." The Red Carpet of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival Gala Night is scheduled for the evening of June 14. Tickets in High Demand, Red Carpet Dazzles The festival offers a symphonic poem of classics and contemporary works from both domestic and international cinema, featuring nearly 40 different sections for film enthusiasts. On the day tickets went on general sale, more than 1,500 screenings of over 400 films with approximately 30% presented in 4K resolution were made available to filmgoers. Among them, 92 films with over 600 showings sold out quickly. To meet overwhelming demand from filmgoers, SIFF opened ticket sales for additional screenings at noon on June 11, adding 7 new showings to the lineup. By that time, ticket sales had reached 459,600, achieving a record-breaking sell-out rate of 73%, with more than 30% of attendees traveling from outside Shanghai. The screening featuring the Golden Goblet Best Director winner sold out in just 26 seconds, with tickets available before the winner was announced. This left filmgoers in suspense about which film they would be watching until the reveal. This year's film festival dazzled on the red carpet, attracting over 200 distinguished guests from around the world along the Huangpu River, offering audiences a captivating visual feast where cinema meets charm. The film crew of the opening film, She's Got No Name, along with the creators of upcoming summer blockbusters such as Dongji Island, A Cool Fish, The Litchi Road, and The Shadow's Edge, will be joined by the nominees from the Golden Goblet main competition and the Asian New Talent Award. Over 200 international stars, including the judges of the Golden Goblet Awards, will gather by the Huangpu River on the evening of the 14th. On June 17, the 2025 Chinese Movie Blockbuster Showcase will highlight major domestic productions. The festival's international jury includes 21 members from around the globe. One of the participating directors, Miriam Heard, whose film After the Fog is a finalist, shared: "My father visited China in 1975 and always dreamed of returning. He passed away recently, and I had the chance to show him the final cut of this film. I dedicate this movie — and my journey to China — to his memory." A Truly Global Stage for Cinema This year's Golden Goblet Main Competition showcases three Latin American films—After the Fog, Cyclone, and The Reborn—a first for the festival. It also spotlights the UK and Turkey with dedicated national focuses. "I am truly gratified to see young creators infusing Chinese cinema with fresh perspectives and innovative expressions, bringing it vibrant new life. Through our diverse support mechanisms and platforms, these talented individuals not only find opportunities to showcase their work but also amplify their voices globally, promoting the international spread of contemporary China's multiculturalism and social transformations. I deeply value the mission of connecting Chinese cinema with the global film community, helping Chinese films gain an increasingly significant presence on the world stage." said Chen Guo, Managing Director of Shanghai International Film & TV Events Center. The International Film & TV Market will be held at the Shanghai Exhibition Center from June 21 to 25. It is expected to attract 200 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, showcasing cutting-edge technology and collaboration opportunities. For the first time, the newly launched International Film & TV Market area will be open to the public free of charge. For more information and the full festival schedule, please visit the official SIFF website at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SIFF Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Edinburgh Reporter
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Opening films at Filmhouse – and finally the programme
The very first film which will welcome audiences back to the newly renovated Filmhouse Edinburgh will be Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso (1988). Filmhouse has always shown different films from mainstream cinemas in town, and its new programme for the first weeks shows it will be no different. The long-awaited reopening is now only a couple of weeks away after the two and a half year closure – and cinema goers may now book tickets. Rod White, Programming Director of Filmhouse, said: 'Looking into the films that simply didn't make it on to Edinburgh cinema screens at all during Filmhouse's closure only hammered home the need for it in this great City of Culture. It's been tough – whilst Filmhouse was closed – to watch some brilliant films come and go from cinemas without being able to offer a venue to watch them in… The good news is, Filmhouse has never been a better place to watch a film (and talk about it afterward!) than it is today and we simply cannot wait to welcome everyone back, or, for the first time!' The hand-picked programme will include Filmhouse patron actor, Jack Lowden, in a film by Edinburgh based filmmaker Matt Palmer. This will be a free double-bill of the gutsy thriller Calibre(2018) starring Lowden and Tony Curran alongside Palmer's hit horror Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) which debuted at No.1 on Netflix on its release earlier in the year and will have its first ever public cinema screening at Filmhouse. Matt will also take part in a Q&A after the screening. Lotte Reiniger's classic feature length paper cut animation The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)will screen in a special event soundtracked with live music by Edinburgh based musical improvisers and innovators S!nk in a transportive performance filled with swirling, spiralling strings, saxophones, accordion, percussion and voices. Also screening at the cinema are a selection of recent acclaimed films from around the world from new and established filmmakers including Payal Kapadia's soulful All We Imagine As Light, Sébastien Marnier's thrilling Origin of Evil, Christian Petzold's riveting Afire, Gints Zilbalodis's enchantinganimation Flow, Hlynur Pálmason's nuanced drama Godland, Alice Rohrwacher's radically adventurous film La Chimera, Maryam Moghadam & Behtash Sanaeeha's joyous My Favourite Cake,Mario Martone's brilliantly shot Nostalgia, Rodrigo Sorogoyen's tense thriller The Beasts, Ilker Çatak's uncompromising The Teachers' Lounge, Alexandre de La Patellière & Matthieu Delaporte energetic take on Count of Monte Cristo, Manuela Martelli's compelling noir 1976, Víctor Erice's mysterious Close Your Eyes, Robert Zemeckis's Here and Celine Song's acclaimed Past Lives. 70mm engagements at the cinema will include Brady Corbet's award-winning The Brutalist and Christopher Nolan's epic Oppenheimer alongside Robert Egger's Nosferatu on 35mm. On opening weekend, audiences can also enjoy Martyn Robertson's acclaimed new film Make It To Munich, an inspiring documentary which follows 18-year-old Ethan Walker, who just months after nearly losing his life in an accident, embarks on a 1200km cycle ride to Munich for Scotland's Euros opening game against Germany. Ethan himself will attend a special Q&A screening on Filmhouse's opening day, alongside the film's director Martyn Robertson and former Motherwell, Chelsea, Everton and Scotland winger Pat Nevin. Tickets are on sale now via the Filmhouse website. In total once all four screens are open there will be 340 seats – all of which are new and have more legroom. The foyer has been reorganised to become a more welcoming space. The completely refurbished Filmhouse Bar will be able to seat 100 people for lunch and dinner, with drinks available throughout the day, catering for the many communities who enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere, and placing an emphasis on produce from Edinburgh and Scotland, offering great food and drink alongside environmental sustainability. Filmhouse fans will be pleased to know that the cinema's world-famous nachos are staying on the menu. Over the next few months, Filmhouse will once again partner with many of Scotland's film festivals offering a fabulous space in which to welcome their audiences, alongside technical and marketing packages French Film Festival UK, Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, Take One Action!, Edinburgh Short Film Festival and Iberodocs Film Festival amongst many others. Alongside this, the cinema will also screen events such as National Theatre Live for the first time, with more details to be confirmed in the coming months. Details of Filmhouse's involvement with this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival are yet to be announced. Like this: Like Related
