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Leung Leads Jury, Promises Open Mind & Fierce Debate
12 Jun
Summary
- Tony Leung chairs jury, vowing open mind and persuasive arguments.
- Diverse jury members share insights on film's global impact.
- Shanghai International Film Festival runs June 12-22.
Actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai is leading the international jury for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival's main competition. He expressed his commitment to approaching the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind, while also being prepared to advocate for his views. Leung, participating in his first Chinese film festival jury, highlighted the value of diverse artistic perspectives.
The jury comprises notable figures including Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha, Chinese director Guan Hu, Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat, Georgian filmmaker Déa Kulumbegashvili, Mexican filmmaker Fernanda Valadez, and Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. They shared their expectations, with Bouchoucha stressing talent over resources and Guan anticipating films with strong sensory impact.
Kubat, a previous Golden Goblet winner, humorously shifted from competitor to juror. Kulumbegashvili expressed a desire to experience Shanghai's daily life, while Valadez noted the exciting evolution of Latin American cinema. Xin Zhilei acknowledged the honor and responsibility of her first jury duty. The festival is scheduled from June 12 to June 22, with the awards ceremony on June 20.
