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The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival launched Saturday at the city’s Grand Theatre, featuring a star-studded opening ceremony and a Lifetime Achievement Award for centenarian Lisa Lu.

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Shanghai, China

Who
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michelle Yeoh, Lisa Lu, Zhang Yimou, Joan Chen, Lu Shan
What
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival launched Saturday at the city’s Grand Theatre, featuring a star-studded opening ceremony and a Lifetime Achievement Award for centenarian Lisa Lu.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:42:00 GMT · 5h 49m ago
Where
Shanghai, China ·
Why
The festival aims to celebrate cinema's human core and address the evolving role of technology, like AI, in filmmaking.
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The Shanghai International Film Festival, a major cultural event in China, is honoring cinema veterans and exploring new technologies like AI, which could influence future global film industry trends and artistic practices.

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    The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opened on Saturday, featuring appearances by Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh, and presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award to centenarian Lisa Lu.
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