2012-05-19
JCVD unveils the 6th French Film Panorama in Shanghai
The 6th French Film Panorama is unveiled in Shanghai Film Art Center today (April 14). Attending the opening ceremony to meet audience on-site are Wang Wei, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture, Radio, Film and TV, Guo Dakang, Vice President of Shanghai Film Group, Thierry Mathou, French Consul General in Shanghai and the whole film delegation.
In addition to PARIS, the competition film for 11th SIFF 2008, other 11 features including I\'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG and SAGAN together with 12 shorts are selected for this year\'s French Film Panorama.
"The French Film Panorama is a way for Chinese audience to know about the real French film and to feel the passion of the nation. It also serves as a bridge for the culture exchange between China and France", said Wang Wei in the opening.
As the opening film, JCVD was selected as Best film 2008 in Time Magazine and listed as the MUST-SEEN film by several other press companies. JCVD is an autobiographical film with the presence of Jean-Claude Van Damme his own, recording the legendary life of this Hollywood\'s great martial artist and actor.
The French Film Panorama is favored by local audience, as after 5 consecutive successful years it once again presents a good selection of French new films. By the opening day, tickets of some screens such as JCVD, MAGIC! and I\'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG, have been sold out.
In the coming two days, filmmakers will visit Shanghai Film Art Center, Yong Hua Cinema City, Cathay Theatre and Stellar Cinema City for Q&A sessions.
The French Film Panorama is a traditional warm-up event for the annual Shanghai International Film Festival, which is held in every June. It is also an effort made by SIFF to bring the film audience and fanatics chances to enjoy films from places of different cultures with different backgrounds.
The 12th Shanghai International Film Festival will be held June 13-21, 2009.
In addition to PARIS, the competition film for 11th SIFF 2008, other 11 features including I\'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG and SAGAN together with 12 shorts are selected for this year\'s French Film Panorama.
"The French Film Panorama is a way for Chinese audience to know about the real French film and to feel the passion of the nation. It also serves as a bridge for the culture exchange between China and France", said Wang Wei in the opening.
As the opening film, JCVD was selected as Best film 2008 in Time Magazine and listed as the MUST-SEEN film by several other press companies. JCVD is an autobiographical film with the presence of Jean-Claude Van Damme his own, recording the legendary life of this Hollywood\'s great martial artist and actor.
The French Film Panorama is favored by local audience, as after 5 consecutive successful years it once again presents a good selection of French new films. By the opening day, tickets of some screens such as JCVD, MAGIC! and I\'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG, have been sold out.
In the coming two days, filmmakers will visit Shanghai Film Art Center, Yong Hua Cinema City, Cathay Theatre and Stellar Cinema City for Q&A sessions.
The French Film Panorama is a traditional warm-up event for the annual Shanghai International Film Festival, which is held in every June. It is also an effort made by SIFF to bring the film audience and fanatics chances to enjoy films from places of different cultures with different backgrounds.
The 12th Shanghai International Film Festival will be held June 13-21, 2009.
Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism
