Why Yantai? Inside the Hidden Host of Chinese Film Directors’ Night
Yantai in Shandong Province quietly hosted the 2nd Chinese Film Directors’ Night, revealing why this seaside city on the Chinese mainland deserves global attention.
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Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Black Red Yellow’ Tops Golden Goblet Awards at SIFF 2025
Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Black Red Yellow’ won best feature at the 27th Shanghai Int’l Film Festival Golden Goblet Awards. Discover this year’s top honors in global cinema.
Kyrgyz Filmmaker Fulfills Dream at Shanghai Film Festival
Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat returns to Shanghai IFF with ‘Black, Red, Yellow’, competing for the Golden Goblet and sharing his dream to film in the Chinese mainland amid a booming box office scene.
SIFF Doc Jury President Kim Longinotto on Genuine Stories and Superhero Fatigue
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How to Snag a Golden Goblet Award Plush at SIFF
SIFF is offering official Golden Goblet Award plushies to fans for the first time. Film buffs and travelers can now own a piece of festival magic.
Polish Student Finds Hope in Chinese Cinema at Shanghai Film Fest
At the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, a Polish student praises Chinese cinema’s moral power and hope as the festival celebrates 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese cinema.
Retro Designs Spark New Life at Shanghai Caoyang Cinema
Retro designs and anime murals are breathing fresh energy into the six-decade-old Shanghai Caoyang Cinema during this year’s film festival.
SIFF 2024 Grand Opening: 3,900 Films, Global Stars Shine in Shanghai
Kicking off in Shanghai, SIFF 2024’s star-studded opening celebrates 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese mainland cinema, with a record 3,900 films from 119 countries.
SIFF 2024 Kicks Off with Star-Studded Opening and Record 3,900 Films
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival kicks off with global stars and a record 3,900 film submissions from 119 countries, celebrating cinema’s rich heritage.
Shanghai’s Golden Goblet Gala Shines at SIFF’s Historic Opening
SIFF’s Golden Goblet Gala in Shanghai celebrated 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese film, as 200+ global guests hit the red carpet for the opening film She’s Got No Name.