Shanghai Film Festival Opens with Star-Studded Ceremony
Originally published Jun 13, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
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Key points
- The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opened at the Grand Theatre with a star-studded red carpet.
- The ceremony focused on cinema's human core, avoiding geopolitical tensions seen at other festivals.
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai, serving as jury president, was a key figure at the event.
- The festival aims to celebrate film as an art form rather than a political platform.
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival began Saturday at the Grand Theatre, featuring a red carpet appearance by prominent Chinese-language stars. The opening ceremony emphasized the human essence of cinema, avoiding the geopolitical tensions that have influenced other film festivals this year. Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who is serving as the jury president for the Golden [truncated in source], was among the notable attendees. The event highlighted the festival's commitment to celebrating film as an art form rather than a political stage.
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