Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore Embraces Heartfelt Cinema as Head of Shanghai Film Festival Jury
Shanghai, China — Esteemed filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore, best known for his Academy Award-winning film Cinema Paradiso, is taking the helm as jury president for the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). Tornatore emphasizes the emotional resonance of films as he prepares to lead the selection process for this year’s Golden Goblet Awards. During a recent media briefing, Tornatore expressed his approach to film judging, stating that he seeks a spontaneous emotional connection when watching a film. "Every time I enter a screening, I hope for a surprise that rekindles the wonder of cinema," he said. … Read more