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Shanghai International Film Festival Bows Amid Logistical and Programming Challenges

10:13 AM PDT 6/11/2011 by Jonathan Landreth

Susan Sarandon, jury president Barry Levinson and "Aftershock" director Feng Xiaogang were among those attending Saturday's opening gala.

SHANGHAI – Rain drenched the red carpet at the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday, amplifying general disarray on opening day, but SIFF jury president Barry Levinson's forecast was one of hope for the industry from Hollywood to China.

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