The 77th Cannes International Film Festival opened in Cannes, France on the evening of May 14th local time. The film "The Romantic Generation" from China was shortlisted for the main competition unit. This year’s Palme d’Or will be announced on May 25.
A total of 22 films were shortlisted for the Palme d'Or this year, including 85-year-old Francis Ford Coppola's new film "Metropolis". American female director Greta Gerwig, who has directed " Barbie ", " Little Women " and "Lady Bird", serves as the chairperson of the jury for the main competition unit. Other judges include Hirokazu Kore-eda and other 8 people from all over the world. Director, screenwriter and actor. Before the opening of the
Film Festival, George Lucas, the "Father of Star Wars", has been awarded the "Honorary Palme d'Or" Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be officially awarded at the closing ceremony.
Many Chinese films have been shortlisted for this year's Cannes International Film Festival. Among them, Jia Zhangke's new work "The Romantic Generation" entered the main competition. Starring Zhao Tao, the film tells the story of how a Chinese woman experienced the hustle and bustle of life in silence. This is the sixth time that Jia Zhangke has competed for the "Palme d'Or". Previously, his works such as "" and "" were shortlisted for the main competition of the Cannes International Film Festival.
Guan Hu's new film "Dogs" has been shortlisted for the "Un Certain Regard" category. This is also Guan Hu's first association with the Cannes International Film Festival. This competition element is famous for the unique aesthetic and unique style of the film, focusing on the works of new international filmmakers. "Dog Town" stars Peng Yuyan, Tong Liya, Jia Zhangke, , Zhang Yi and others. It tells the story of Erlang, who has been wandering for ten years in a small town in northwest China more than ten years ago, returns to his hometown and joins a folk dog-fighting team to make a living. A stray dog named Ma Sheng broke into his life. Its courage to fight for survival moved Erlang and inspired his compassion for life.
Cheng Baorui's work "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City ", which is currently being screened in China, has been shortlisted for the "Midnight Screening" section of the Cannes International Film Festival. The film stars Louis Koo, Sammo Hung, Yan Xianqi, Lin Feng, Liu Junqian and others. It tells the story of the troubled young man Chen Luojun who broke into the Kowloon Walled City in the "Three No Matters" zone in the 1980s and started a campaign to defend the city with the passionate young people there. Battle of the Walled City.
In addition, " Jiang Yuan Nong " directed by Chen Kexin and starring Zhang Ziyi and Lei Jiayin will be screened at this year's Cannes International Film Festival. The 4k restored version of Jackie Chan's classic film "Eagle Plan " will be unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival Beach Cinema.
Text | Reporter Li Li
Pictures | Stills
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