According to Variety, acclaimed actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai is chairing the international jury for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival's main competition. At the jury's opening press conference, he promised to judge with an open mind while making clear he'll advocate passionately for his picks—aiming to persuade fellow jurors when he feels strongly about a film.

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