SHANGHAI BLUES (1984) Screening at Cannes Film Festival

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Director Tsui Hark's 1984 film SHANGHAI BLUES has been selected to be screened at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival out of competition. The film marks its 40th anniversary this year and was selected to be shown at the festival. The Cannes Film Festival is one of the oldest and largest film festivals and also part of the 'Big Three' European film festivals.

THE STORY

One fateful night in 1937, amidst the bombings of Shanghai, Tung, a young soldier, and Shu find solace under the bridge. Though unable to see each other clearly, the young couple experience an immediate attraction towards each other and plan to meet again when the war is over.

Ten years have passed. Tung is an aspring songwriter, while Shu fends for herself as a showgirl in a nightclub. Enter Stool, a young girl in search of her relatives, whose endeavors prove fruitless until she crosses paths with Shu, who takes Stool into her own home. The two soon form a close, sisterly relationship.

By a twist of fate, Tung settles in the same building above the two women. Stool finds herself falling for Tung. Meanwhile, Shu and Tung are drawn to each other, unaware that they have met before.

Shanghai Blues was the first film Director Tsui Hark produced under his own studio and after its release became a hit in Hong Kong and around Asia. A newly restored 4K version has been released and also re-dubbed for better sound quality, and this restored version is shown at the Cannes Film Festival this year.

View the Official Notification and more information on the website of Cannes Film Festival

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