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2015 Shanghai International Film Festival
The 2015 Shanghai International Film Festival was the 18th such festival devoted to international cinema held in Shanghai, China. The opening film was '' I Am Somebody'', written and directed by Derek Yee. International Jury The members of the jury for the Golden Goblet Award were: * Andrey Zvyagintsev (Russian film director and actor; president of the jury) Winners Golden Goblet Awards * Best Feature Film: '' The Night Watchman'' * Jury Grand Prix: ''Carte Blanche'' * Best Director: Cao Baoping for '' The Dead End'' * Best Actor: Deng Chao, Duan Yihong and Guo Tao for '' The Dead End'' * Best Actress: Krista Kosonen for ''Wildeye'' * Best Screenplay: ''Cake'' * Best Cinematography: ''Sunstroke'' * Best Music: * Best Documentary: ''The Verse of Us'' * Best Animated Film: ''Song of the Sea'' * Outstanding Film Artistic Contribution: Oh Seung-wook for ''The Shameless'' Asian New Talent Award * Best Film: ''13'' * Best Director: Momoko Andō for '' 0.5 mm'' * Best Scri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am Somebody (2015 Film)
''I Am Somebody'' () is a 2015 drama film written and directed by Derek Yee about extras working at the Hengdian World Studios. A Chinese-Hong Kong co-production, the film was released in China on July 3, 2015. Cast *Wan Guopeng as Peng *Wang Ting as Ting *Lin Chen *Xu Xiaoqin as Xiaoqin *Shen Kai as Kai *Hao Yifan *Hao Yifei *Tan Peijun *Zhang Xilai *Wang Zhao as Zhao *Wei Xing as Wei Xing *Geng Lishu *Lin Jian *Derek Yee *Anita Yuen *Fang Ping * Alex Fong *Daniel Wu *Stephen Fung *Felix Chong * Alan Mak *Ann Hui Release The film opened the 2015 Shanghai International Film Festival on June 12, 2015 and was released in China on July 3, 2015. Reception Box office The film earned at the Chinese box office. Critical response Maggie Lee of ''Variety Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krista Kosonen
Krista Erika Kosonen (born 28 May 1983) is a Finnish actress. She is known for her appearances in movies such as '' Jade Warrior'' (2006), ''Princess'' (2010), and the Norwegian HBO series ''Beforeigners'' (2019, 2021). She has also appeared in the sketch comedy television show ''Putous'' (2010–2014). Kosonen was selected Best Actress at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in ''Wildeye'' (2015). She has also won two Jussi Awards for Best Leading Actress, in 2016 for ''Wildeye'' and in 2018 for ''Miami Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a coastal metropolis and the county seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida, United States. With a population of 442,241 at ...''. Personal life Krista Kosonen is married to movie director Antti J. Jokinen. They have one daughter. Selected filmography Film Television References External links * 1983 births 21st-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nezha (2014 Film)
''Nezha'' (), stylized on some posters as NeZha or '''Ne Zha, is a 2014 Chinese period drama film directed by Li Xiaofeng, in his directorial debut. The film is based on a novella by Lü Yao, and it was released in China on July 11, 2015. Its title refers to the Chinese folk deity of the same name. Cast * Li Jiaqi as Wang Xiaobing * Li Haofei as Li Xiaolu * Chen Jin as Xu Wanqing * Wang Yong as Wang Yinghua * Xin Peng as Xu Jie * Li Huan as Li Danyang * Chen Yongjian as Lin * Ding Pei Release The film had its world premiere on October 5, 2014, in the New Currents section of the 19th Busan International Film Festival, and was then played in several other festivals, including, on November 16, 2014, in the Golden Horse Film Festival in Taiwan. It went on general release in China on July 11, 2015. Reception Box office The film earned at the Chinese box office. Critical response Derek Elley of ''Film Business Asia ''Film Business Asia'' was a film trade magazine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen Jin (actress)
Chen Jin (; born 1 march 1990) is a Chinese actress. Chen is noted for her roles as Wang Ruhui in the film ''Roaring Across the Horizon''. Early life Chen was born into a military family in Jinan, Shandong, the daughter of Chen Kemin (), a professor at PLA National Defence University. Her elder brother Chen Zhun () is a fashion photographer. Chen graduated from Shandong University of Arts in 1987, majoring in drama. After graduation, she was assigned to the People's Liberation Army Air Force Drama Group as an actress. Acting career Chen's first film role was uncredited appearance in the film ''Woman Criminal'' (1992). In 1997, Chen acted with Li Yapeng, Pan Yueming, and Jiang Chao in the television series ''Student Hero'' and won the Outstanding Actress Award at the Flying Apsaras Award. For her role as Wang Ruhui in ''Roaring Across the Horizon'', Chen won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actress, Huabiao Award for Outstanding Actress, and Best Supporting Actre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
20 Once Again
''20 Once Again'' (Chinese: 重返20岁 ''Chóng fǎn èrshí suì'') is the 2015 Chinese comedy film directed by Leste Chen and starring Yang Zishan, Gua Ah-leh, Bolin Chen and Lu Han. The film is a remake of the South Korean movie ''Miss Granny''. It was released on January 8, 2015. Plot Shen Meng Jun (Gua Ah-leh) is a crotchety prideful 70-year-old widow who frequently finds fault with everyone around her. She takes pride in her ability to raise her son single-handedly, despite the poverty during the Cultural Revolution, to become a professor of a prestigious university. She shows her bias towards her grandson Xiang Qian Jin (Lu Han) because he aspires to become a musician and he represents a dream that Meng Jun cannot achieve herself. However, she had no opportunity to be a singer. Although kind to her grandson, she is very critical towards both her daughter-in-law, Yang Qin (Yijuan Li), and granddaughter, Xin Ran (Yin Hang), who openly treats Meng Jun with contempt for the wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Zishan
Yang Zishan (, born 6 November 1986) is a Chinese actress. She is known for her breakout role in the film '' So Young'', which won her the Huabiao Award for Outstanding New Actress and the Best Actress awards at the 5th China Image Film Festival and the 5th International Chinese Film Festival. Her outstanding performance in '' So Young'' also earned her nominations for best actress for the Golden Rooster Award, the Hundred Flowers Award, and at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival. In 2015, she won the Best Actress Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in ''20 Once Again''. In 2017, She starred in '' Walking Past the Future'', the only Chinese film to be nominated for the Un Certain Regard at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and the science fiction thriller ''Battle of Memories''. In 2018, she starred in ''Till the End of the World'', the first film in history to shoot in Antarctica. In 2020, her film ''Wuhai'' premiered at the 68th San Sebastian Film Festiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12 Citizens
''12 Citizens'' () is a 2014 Chinese suspense crime drama film directed by Xu Ang. It was shown at the 2014 Rome Film Festival on October 19, 2014 and was released in China on May 15, 2015. The plot is based on and heavily references the plot of the 1954 teleplay ''Twelve Angry Men'' by Reginald Rose. The major changes in the plot are changes brought forward and made more appropriate for a Chinese audience. Plot On a hot summer's day, 12 male "citizens" undergo a mock jury for a law school's Western law subject. The mock jury need to decide whether a boy is guilty or not of a murder of his father with a knife based on the evidence. The evidence prepared by the students of the course seems airtight and therefore it seems as if the jury will render him guilty of the crime. However, one juror does not follow the consensus and appreciates the nuances and seriousness of the verdict. His motives are unclear but he wants to entertain the thought that there is reasonable doubt about the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River (2015 Tibetan Film)
''River'' is a 2015 drama film directed Sonthar Gyal. The film was shown to a great fanfare during 19th Shanghai International Film Festival The Shanghai International Film Festival (, French: ''Festival international du film de Shanghai''), abbreviated SIFF, is one of the largest film festivals in East Asia. "China's biggest film festival" according to the Hollywood Reporter. Nex ... in China. References External links * 2015 films Films about Tibet Tibetan-language films Films directed by Sonthar Gyal {{2010s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(Sex) Appeal
''(Sex) Appeal'' (Taiwan: , China: ) is a 2014 Taiwanese-Chinese youth romance drama film directed by Wang Wei-ming. It was released in Taiwan and China on October 24, 2014. Cast *Vivian Hsu as Fang An-yu *Alyssa Chia as Lin An-ni *Amber Kuo as Pai Hui-hua *Leon Dai as Li Jen-fang *Jade Chou as Wang Wen-hui * Sean Huang *Lene Lai as Li Ya *Fion Fu as Fu Hsiao-ling Reception Critical response On Film Business Asia, Derek Elley gave it a 7 out of 10, calling it a "notable, if over-dense, drama centred on a teacher-student "rape" hat A hat is a head covering which is worn for various reasons, including protection against weather conditions, ceremonial reasons such as university graduation, religious reasons, safety, or as a fashion accessory. Hats which incorporate mecha ...raises the Taiwan bar." Accolades References External links * 2014 romantic drama films Taiwanese romantic drama films Chinese romantic drama films 2010s Mandarin-language films {{2010s- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shameless
''The Shameless'' (; lit. "A Thug" or "A Rogue") is a 2015 South Korean film starring Kim Nam-gil and Jeon Do-yeon. It is written and directed by Oh Seung-uk, who described it as a "hardboiled romantic noir thriller. ''The Shameless'' made its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Plot The police are staking out Park Joon-gil for the murder of Hwang Choong-nam, and jaded detective Jung Jae-gon is being pressured to close the case, particularly by his former superior Moon Ki-beom, who lost his badge for corruption. Joon-gil was once the mob enforcer for Jay Investment, but had fallen out of favor when he embezzled and stole the heart of Kim Hye-kyung, the girlfriend of the company's vice president Park Jong-ho. Jay Investment representative Min Young-ki approaches Jae-gon and offers him to ensure that Joon-gil is maimed during the arrest as payback. Jae-gon reluctantly agrees, but a botched arrest sends Joon-gil on the run, and Jae-go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Of The Sea (2014 Film)
''Song of the Sea'' ( ga, Amhrán na Mara) is a 2014 animated fantasy film directed and co-produced by Tomm Moore, co-produced by Ross Murray, Paul Young, Stephen Roelants, Serge and Marc Ume, Isabelle Truc, Clement Calvet, Jeremie Fajner, Frederik Villumsen, and Claus Toksvig Kjaer, and written by Will Collins from Moore's story. An international co-production between the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, France and Luxembourg, it is the second feature film by Cartoon Saloon. The film is the second installment in Moore's "Irish Folklore Trilogy", following his previous film ''The Secret of Kells'' (2009) and preceding the film ''Wolfwalkers'' (2020). It is also the only one to be set in contemporary times, as the previously mentioned two movies take place during the Middle Ages and the 17th century respectively. ''Song of the Sea'' follows the story of a 10-year-old Irish boy named Ben (David Rawle) who discovers that his mute sister Saoirse, whom he blames for the apparent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Verse Of Us
''The Verse of Us'', also known as ''Chinese Verses'', is a 2015 Chinese feature documentary film directed by Xiaoyu Qin and Feiyue Wu. The documentary follows working class poets in China. The film was released in China by China Film Group Corporation China Film Group Corporation (CFGC), is the largest, most influential film enterprise in the People's Republic of China, owned by the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party. According to ''Forbes'', it is a state monopoly that al ... on November 1, 2015. It was also released internationally and has won multiple awards. Reception The film grossed at the Chinese box office. Awards References External links * 2015 films Chinese documentary films 2015 documentary films China Film Group Corporation films Chinese-language films {{2010s-China-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
