A Russian filmmaker’s directorial debut has scored the top prize at the 11th Shanghai International Film Festival.
Led by acclaimed Chinese director Wong Kar-wai, the jury named Vladimir Kott‘s “Mukha” the festival’s best feature film at a late Sunday awards ceremony.
Several films scored multiple trophies, including Chinese director Gao Qunshu‘s film “Old Fish“, about a bomb dismantling expert in northeastern China.
Set in Ireland and Lithuania, the drama “Loss” won the best director prize for Latvian Maris Martinsons and took the trophy for best film music.
Czech actress Emilia Vasaryova was named best actress for her role in “Vaclav“, which follows the story of a village outcast. The movie also won best screenplay.
The 11th annual Shanghai festival featured more than 300 films from around the world, screened for moviegoers and film industry members over nine days.
Cool news, gotta watch ‘Mukha’ ASAP!