Cover News Reporter Yang Fan
On July 26, local time in Italy, the 78th Venice International Film Festival announced the list of films for each unit. , director of Almodova and starring Penelop Cruz, the new work "Parallel Mother" was shortlisted for this year's main competition unit and served as the opening film. Although Chinese-language films have not been shortlisted for the main competition unit this year, they have been shortlisted for other units. This Venice International Film Festival will be held in Venice, Italy from September 1 to 11.
"Parallel Mother"
In addition to "Parallel Mother", there are also 21 movies from various countries including "The Power of Dogs", "The Hand of God", " Card Counter ", "Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon", and "Another World". One of the movies that attracted much attention is the British Princess Diana biopic "Spencer" starring Christine Stewart.
Unfortunately, Chinese-language films that used to win the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival were absent. Popular movies shortlisted for the non-contest unit include: Villeneuve's " Dune ", Edgar Wright "Soho Night", Ridley Scott "The Last Duel", etc., and there are no Chinese-language films.
"Flowers" stills
However, Chinese Taiwanese director Zhong Menghong 's new work "Flowers" was shortlisted for the Horizon Competition Unit of this Venice Film Festival. The film is his first female-themed film, starring Alyssa Chia, Wang Jing, Wei Ruxuan, Li Liren, , Chen Yiwen and others. Zhong Menghong has previously filmed films such as " Lost Soul ", " All the Ways ", and "Big Buddha Plas" and other films that are well-known in the film industry.
In addition, the Cambodian movie "White Building" produced by Jia Zhangke and jointly produced by Xihe Xinghui Film and iQiyi was also shortlisted for the Horizon Competition Unit. The film is the first feature film of Cambodian director Kavich Nion, and it also became the first Cambodian film to be selected into the official unit of the Venice Film Festival.
The chairman of the jury of this year's Venice International Film Festival's main competition unit is Bong Joon-ho . The director who became famous for " Parasite " said: "The Venice International Film Festival has a long history and I am honored to be able to integrate into its film tradition. Although I am the chairman of the jury, one of my more important identities is a film lover. I am ready to enjoy all the great movies selected by this year's film festival. At this time, I am full of real hope and excitement."
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