Global stars and record submissions light up SIFF's grand opening

2025/06/17

Lights, camera, action— Shanghai is rolling out the red carpet for the 27th edition of the Shanghai International Film Festival! Kicking off with a star-studded opening ceremony, this year's festival celebrates cinematic milestones: 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese cinema. With a record-breaking 3,900 film submissions from 119 countries, SIFF is shining a global spotlight on storytelling. My colleague Julian Waghann takes us to the opening ceremony