International Panorama Overview

Thematic Curation & Contemporary World Film Presentation

As one of the largest and most influential film festivals in Asia, SIFF has always been a signature cultural event in the city and a carnival for cinephile in China. In 2021, SIFF is going to show over 400 films from all over the world in about 40 cinemas covering every district of Shanghai. The programme not only includes thematic curation, but also selects the best of today's world cinema.

Thematic Curation

The SIFF curatorial team presents special programmes such as [TRIBUTE TO MASTERS] showing films of crucial figures from history of cinema; [SIFF CLASSICS] aims to screen the classics around the world and films of latest restorations; [SIFF SPECIALS] responds to the crucial themes and moments of human history.

Contemporary World Film Presentation

SIFF calls and selects the best of today's world cinema, and presents them from the perspectives of theme, region and etc.

[REFRESHING CHINESE CINEMA] covers the best recent Chinese films

[GALA SCREENINGS] hosts glamorous film premiere events

[VIVA LA FESTIVAL] collects iconic pieces of the year

[GLOBAL VILLAGE] shows the latest films around the world and more…