15th Shanghai International Film Festival (2012)

The 15th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) took place in Shanghai, China, from June 16 to June 24, 2012. As one of the most significant film events in East Asia, the festival showcased a wide array of international and regional cinema, including competitive sections and thematic retrospectives.

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Competition and Awards

The festival featured two primary competitive categories: the Golden Goblet Awards and the Asian New Talent Awards.

Golden Goblet Award Winners

Best Director: Qunshu Gao for Detective Hunter Zhang
Best Screenplay: Kenji Uchida for Key of Life
Best Cinematography: Shi Luan for Falling Flowers

Asian New Talent Award Winners

Best Director: Peng Lei for Follow Follow
Jury Prix: Big Blue Lake (directed by Jessey Tsang)

Festival Highlights

The festival opened with the screening of Painted Skin: The Resurrection, directed by Kuo-fu Chen. The program was divided into several segments, including official selections, new Chinese films, and specific spotlights such as the "Global Village: Japan Film Week" and "The Miracle of Thai Film." Additionally, the festival honored the work of director Yigong Wu with a dedicated retrospective, screening films such as My Memories of Old Beijing and Evening Rain.