Core Insights - The Shanghai International Film Festival serves as a significant platform for showcasing Chinese cinema, celebrating its 120-year history since its inception in 1905 [1] - The festival aims to enhance international influence and foster cultural exchange through film, with a focus on building differentiated competitiveness in the global market [1][2] Group 1: Festival Highlights - Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore is the jury chair for the Golden Goblet Award competition, emphasizing the festival as a gathering for filmmakers to exchange ideas and appreciate outstanding films [1] - The festival features a special unit titled "Harmony and Coexistence: A Century of Resonance between Chinese and Foreign Cinema," showcasing classic films that highlight mutual learning and progress between different film cultures [1] Group 2: International Collaboration - The festival has established strong interactive relationships with renowned global film festivals, presenting 13 new films from Cannes, including award-winning titles [2] - The "Belt and Road" Film Festival Alliance, initiated by the Shanghai International Film Festival, has expanded to include 55 members from 48 countries and regions, promoting multilateral cooperation in film production and distribution [2] Group 3: Development Initiatives - The festival will host 8 forums and 3 masterclasses covering various topics such as technological innovation and international collaboration, aimed at fostering high-quality development in Chinese cinema [3] - The Shanghai International Film Market has been upgraded to integrate with the Shanghai Television Festival, enhancing its role as a major platform for showcasing and promoting Chinese films [3]