Film Awards 20.06.2026, 20:10

Chinese Fantasy Drama "Atlantic Rhapsody" Wins Best Film at Shanghai International Film Festival

Zhong Kaifeng's fantasy drama "Atlantic Rhapsody" took home the prestigious Best Film award at the Shanghai International Film Festival's Golden Goblet Awards on June 20. The Chinese production also won Best Cinematography for Hao Jiayue's stunning visual work, marking a major triumph for domestic fantasy filmmaking.

Zhong Kaifeng's Atlantic Rhapsody was named best film at Shanghai International Film Festival's Golden Goblet Awards on Saturday (June 20). The Chinese fantasy drama also picked up the best cinematography prize for the work of Hao Jiayue. The double win marks a major triumph for domestic fantasy filmmaking at one of Asia's most prestigious film events. While much of the film's plot has been kept under wraps, it is expected to showcase imaginative storytelling with striking visual aesthetics that captivated audiences and critics alike. The Golden Goblet Awards are among the most sought-after accolades in Asian cinema, and this victory solidifies Zhong Kaifeng's reputation as a visionary director while elevating Hao Jiayue's profile as a master cinematographer. With this double victory, Atlantic Rhapsody is now poised for wider distribution and potential international festival runs. Industry watchers will be keen to see how the film performs on the global stage following its Shanghai triumph.