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Shanghai Film Festival is one of the most important cultural events which is organized every year during the month of June. The Film Festival is a much looked after and popular event amongst the people of Shanghai who attend the festival in large numbers. A number of world class international films are staged at the Shanghai Film Festival. Apart from the world cinema, the festival also showcases a number of Chinese films which are well appreciated by the audience. Some of the Chinese Films that have been screened during the previous editions of the Film Festival include “The Music Box,” and “The Forest Ranger”. The Jin Jue Award is the most prestigious award given out at the Shanghai Film Festival. The Film festival in Shanghai is usually held for eight days. During these eight days cine buffs of the city get to watch some 300 films from 40 countries that are screened across 19 cinemas all over the city. Some of the other events that are held during the festival are the Asian New Talent Award, the Jin Jue International Film Forum, and, getting down to business, a forum on the International Film and TV Market. A number of leading international actors, actresses and directors have graced the Shanghai Film Festival over the years.
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