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‘Shanghai Daughter’ Director Agnis Shen Zhongmin on Blurring Fiction and Documentary in Berlin Panorama Debut

February 15, 2026

The 2026 Berlin Film Festival and European Film Market are showcasing a strong presence of Chinese cinema, highlighted by Jackie Chan's film 'Unexpected Family' and Anthony Chen's competition entry. Agnis Shen Zhongmin's debut feature 'Shanghai Daughter' explores China's Down to the Countryside Movement through a unique narrative lens, while veteran producer Bill Kong presents four titles, including the co-production 'Panda.'.

Shanghai Daughter

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Jackie Chan's 'Unexpected Family' leads the Chinese presence at Berlinale.
Agnis Shen Zhongmin's 'Shanghai Daughter' blurs the lines between fiction and documentary.
Bill Kong brings four titles to the European Film Market under Edko Films.
The festival features significant participation from Hong Kong and Greater China cinema.
'Panda' is a Singapore-Hong Kong-China co-production selected for the forum.

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‘Shanghai Daughter’ Director Agnis Shen Zhongmin on Blurring Fiction and Documentary in Berlin Panorama Debut

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