Three Chinese directors shortlisted for 69th Berlinale main competition

Chinese directors Wang Quan'an and Wang Xiaoshuai have been shortlisted for the main competition at the 69th Berlin Film Festival. According to an industry insider, the director Zhang Yimou will also take part in the competition.

The posters for (from left to right) Di Jiu Tian Chang, One Life, and Öndög. [Photo: The Paper]

The website for the Berlin International Film Festival released the second list of candidates on Thursday.

Wang Xiaoshuai was nominated for "Di Jiu Tian Chang", Wang Quan'an was put forward for "Öndög", and Zhang Yimou was put forward for "One Life".

The film festival will take place from February 7 to 17. French actress Juliette Binoche will be the Jury President.