Chinese actress Ni Ni poses for photos on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
SHANGHAI, June 9 (Xinhua) -- The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards.
Nearly 450 films from home and abroad will be screened in 41 cinemas across Shanghai during the nine-day event, with 53 world premieres, 41 international premieres, 80 Asian premieres and 76 Chinese premieres, according to the organizers.
The 25th SIFF's Golden Goblet Awards have five competition sections: feature-length films, new Asian talent, documentaries, animated films and short films.
A series of events, including a Belt and Road film week, will be held during the film festival.
Founded in 1993, SIFF is a competitive global event driven by Shanghai's efforts to become an international cultural hub. It has been attracting increasing international attention thanks to China's booming movie market.
China's 2023 box office hit the 20-billion-yuan (about 2.8 billion U.S. dollars) milestone in early May, earlier than last year, according to film data platforms Maoyan and Beacon. ■
TV host Ju Ping greets the audience on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
Chinese actor Chow Yun-Fat (R) poses for photos on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
Cast members of the film "Customs Frontline" are seen on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
Cast members of the film "The Chapel" are seen on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
Cast members of the film "Dust to Dust" are seen on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
Actress Shu Qi (L) and actor Shen Teng introduce the opening film of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
Chen Kaige, Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-Fat (L to R) pose at the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
Cast members of the film "All Ears" are seen on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
Actress Shu Qi poses for photos on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
Actor Yi Yangqianxi greets the audience on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
Cast members of the film "All Ears" are seen on the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival in east China's Shanghai, June 9, 2023. The 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) opened in eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai on Friday, with 53 works shortlisted for this year's Golden Goblet Awards. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)