The official lineup for the 65th Venice Film Festival was announced in
Rome on Tuesday and two Chinese movies, "Plastic City" and "Cry Me a River" have
been included.
"Plastic City" directed by Yu Lik-wai is in the race for the Gold Lion award,
while "Cry Me a River" by Jia Zhangke is in the Out of Competition session for
screening, sina.com.cn reported.
Starring Japanese actor Joe Odagiri, Hong Kong veteran Anthony Wong and
mainland actress Huang Yi, "Plastic City" is the third film from Hong Kong
director Yu Lik-wai. The movie tells the story of an immigrated Chinese father
and his son struggling with life in Brazil.
The 17 minute-short film "Cry Me A River" by up and coming director Jia
Zhangke will made its worldwide premier in Venice. Through the reunion of four
friends 10 years after they graduate from college, the films shows how time
changes people and love.
The two films are both presented by Xstream Pictures founded by Jia Zhangke.
"Burn After Reading," a U.S. product, will be the opening film.
The festival is set to begin Aug. 27 and run until Sept. 6.
