Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan (right) attends the opening ceremony of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) in Shanghai on June 13, 2015. - AFP
Action star Jackie Chan slapped hands with journalists while former boxer Mike Tyson, who is guest starring in an upcoming Hong Kong film, made a surprise appearance in a tuxedo, shouting “Hello” in Chinese.
“The Shanghai International Film Festival in not in competition with the Beijing International Film Festival, or any other film festival worldwide,” she said by email.
“February is Berlin’s moment, April is Beijing’s moment, May is Cannes’ moment, and June belongs to Shanghai.”
Shanghai is offering some selections in line with the country’s political aims, including movies under the theme “On the Silk Road” as China pushes to build on the ancient trade routes on land and sea.
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